| 31st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20110186063 | Filter For A Smoking Article - The present invention relates to smoking articles incorporating an improved filter in which the amount of smoke filtration varies with increased strength of draw. In particular, the filter comprises a plurality of passageways, at least one primary passageway I comprising a section of material which extends from the rod of smokable material to the mouth end of the smoking article and which has a high capacity to filter smoke and a high capacity to resist the passage of smoke. Via a series of small holes in an otherwise non-porous interface between the different passageways, smoke may be drawn between the primary passageway I and one or more secondary passageways II which have a low capacity to filter and resist the passage of smoke. At lower strengths of draw, smoke may become drawn through the small holes between the primary and secondary passageways. At higher strengths of draw, however, the rate at which smoke may pass through the small holes is limited by the restricted orifice effect and in this way the level of filtration of the smoke at different strengths of draw may be controlled. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186064 | Multi stage smoke filtration device - A filtration apparatus and method used for the inhalation of smoke that is created from burning substances in a water pipe or similar, useful for reducing the harshness of smoke, removing toxins from smoke and flavoring smoke. A two stage filtration apparatus originates with a mouthpiece adapted to seal off the opening of the inhalation tube of a typical water pipe. A first stage tubular filter housing is attached to the bottom end of the mouthpiece located inside the inhalation tube. A second stage tubular filter housing is attached to the bottom of the first stage housing. Smoke passes into the second stage housing and through circular second stage then first stage disposable filter medium packets held into place by the filter housings. A method of pressing the lips against the mouthpiece portion seals off the inhalation tube opening and frees both of the user's hands so that one hand can support the water pipe while the other ignites and reignites the burned substance. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186065 | Frontal Hairpiece - A frontal hairpiece for providing a naturally-appearing augmented frontal hairline when applied to the wearer. A frontal foundation has a forward edge, a rearward edge, a first end and a second end. The frontal foundation is thin, flexible and made from a net-like construction which substantially blends with the skin color of the wearer. The forward edge traces a tortuous pathway from approximately the first end to approximately the second end. Embodiments may include an elastic band portion connected to the frontal foundation, with first and second rear strap portions disposed therebetween. Hair is attached to the frontal foundation in a first density pattern which mimics a natural transition of a wearer's forehead into a frontal hairline. The first density pattern of some embodiments may be characterized by a greater density of hair strands applied proximate the rearward edge of the frontal foundation compared to the density of hair strands applied proximate the forward edge. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186066 | WIG - A wig optimized to reduce sweating effects, itching and other discomforts, while maintaining a natural appearance and feel, comprises a front and top first wig region with welded lace. A second region provided below in relation to the front and top first region, comprises further lace material which is more amenable to trimming at edges without leaving the edges ragged and sharp to the touch. Hairs are knotted to the lace region and third region is located to rear of the first region and comprises soft, stretchable material made with holes for breathability. Lastly, a wicking material lining is located at various regions and comprises bamboo material which is located to contact a wearer's scalp and reduce sweating effects. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186067 | FLEXIBLE ARTIFICIAL NAILS AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - A preformed artificial nail, a nail kit including such a nail, and a method of forming such a nail, the nail including a nail bed portion formed of a first material and a free edge portion having an upper portion formed of the first material and lower portion formed of a second material disposed subjacent the first material, the free edge portion being adjacent to and distal the nail bed portion, and the first material being comparatively more flexible than the second material. The lower portion of the free edge portion may include a generally uniform thickness or a varied thickness such as a wedge shape, thickening toward the distal edge of the artificial nail. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186068 | Method and Apparatus for Pedicure Foot Health Protection - A system for carrying out a pedicure wherein a conventional pedicure is closely simulated while protecting the foot from microbial infection and harsh chemicals. The foot is encased in a waterproof sock containing appropriate liquid conditioners for softening the skin. The encased foot is placed in a warm, recirculating water bath for a period of time. The foot is then removed from the bath, the sock is removed from the foot and discarded, and a conventional pedicure trimming process is carried out. The skin of the foot is thus protected from any contact with the water bath, while the soothing, stimulative, and otherwise pleasurable effects of the recirculating warm water are provided as in a conventional pedicure process. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186069 | Dispensing Bottle with an Adjustable Mirror for Controllably Dispensing a Fluid to a Location Viewable with the Adjustable Mirror - Dispensing bottles with an attached adjustable mirror for controllably dispensing a fluid to a location viewable with the adjustable mirror are discussed and illustrated. The mirror may be attached to the dispensing bottle with a mirror support assembly that can allow the mirror to be adjusted so a person using the dispensing bottle can see where they otherwise could not see without having to hold the mirror separately from the dispensing bottle. The mirror support assembly can also be manipulated so as to retract the mirror into a position adjacent and substantially parallel to a sidewall surface of the dispensing bottle. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186070 | METHOD FOR STRENGTHENING KERATINOUS FIBERS - Provided is method of strengthening keratinous fibers that includes contacting the fibers with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a carrier, wherein the treated fibers exhibit an improvement in strength. Also provided are methods for improving strength of fibers that have been damaged, e.g., as a result of having been subjected to chemical and/or thermal treatment processes that diminish fiber strength, by contacting the fibers with the composition. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186071 | TWO-PART HAIR DYE - A two-part hair dye including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer vessel to discharge in the form of foam a liquid mixture of the first part and the second part, wherein the liquid mixture contains anionic surfactant(s) selected from the following components (A1) to (A3), or the following components (A4) and (A5):
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| 20110186072 | Heated eyelash groomer - An eyelash groomer having multiple functions on a function head portion of the groomer. The number of functions depend upon the number of function head pieces. Each function head pieces is recommended to have a plurality of small bridges protruding perpendicularly from its respective bases to cage a heating element accessible to each function head piece of the function head of the eyelash groomer. The bridges also prevent the skin from directly contacting the heating element but allow the eyelashes direct contact for optimum curling. The bridges also serve as a guide for the eyelashes because the eyelashes enter at the intervals or spaces between the bridges. The heating element run horizontally beneath each function head piece. A heating mechanism heats the heating element and a protection case houses the components of the heating mechanism and serves as a handle for the eyelash groomer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186073 | Hair Ornament - A hair ornament includes a first body having an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer includes a lump. The outer layer covers the lump and includes a bottom face and a top face. A first hook or loop fastener is provided on the top face, and a second hook or loop fastener is provided on the bottom face. The hair ornament is mounted in hair of a user and placed between upper and lower portions of the hair. The first hook or loop fastener engages with the upper portion of the hair, and the second hook or loop fastener engages with the lower portion of the hair. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186074 | DENTAL FLOSSER - An oral care device having a handle, a neck, and a pair of curved arms. The handle includes an enlarged distal end and a reduced proximal end, and a pair of downwardly-extending handle walls. The handle walls are spaced at their upper ends and converge with and join one another at their lower ends to define a substantially V-shaped cross-section and an upwardly-opening blind cavity. A neck extends distally from the handle and defines a tongue portion that is recessed relative to a top surface. A pair of curved arms extend distally and downwardly from the neck. When substantially identical oral care devices are stacked one upon the other, the upwardly-opening blind cavity of one oral care device nestingly receives the downwardly-extending handle walls of another oral care device. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186075 | Vacuum cleaners - An attachment for a vacuum cleaner includes a suction head which includes a suction chamber to create and contain a region of low pressure adjacent to a surface to be cleaned. The suction head includes a number of air bleeds and these may be arranged as a first array first air bleeds and a second row of second air bleeds. Each air bleed is arranged to induce cyclonic airflow as the atmospheric airflows into the suction chamber. This cyclonic airflow is directed towards the surface to be cleaned and, in particular, an apex of this cyclonic airflow is arranged to coincide or penetrate the surface to be cleaned. For example, the apex of the cyclonic airflow may locate within the carpet fibers of a carpet in order to disturb and disrupt dust and debris within the carpet. Accordingly, the cyclonic air bleeds agitate the surface to be cleaned whilst also performing the function of a conventional air bleed within a suction head of a vacuum cleaner. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186076 | CLEANING METHOD - A method of cleaning a skin-contacting surface associated with a hand-held device includes providing a substantially dry, porous, thermoplastic wipe, contacting the skin-contacting surface with the wipe, and moving the wipe relative to the surface while the wipe is in contact with the surface. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186077 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM AN ANTENNA - Debris removal systems and methods are operable to remove debris, such as snow, from a surface. An exemplary embodiment has a wiper blade configured to remove debris from a surface in response to a movement of the wiper blade; a spring coupled to the wiper blade, wherein the spring is configured to store potential energy as the spring is biased from a relaxed position to a biased position; and a motor coupled to the spring, wherein the motor is configured to convert received electrical power into mechanical power that biases the spring. The spring is released from the biased position to release the stored potential energy as the spring returns to the relaxed position. The released potential energy from the spring is converted to mechanical energy that moves the wiper blade. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186078 | Semiconductor Equipment - Semiconductor equipment is provided to include a reaction chamber, a movable frame, and at least one cleaning brush head. The cleaning brush head is configured to operate on at least one dirty portion to be cleaned within the reaction chamber. The movable frame is disposed within the reaction chamber. The movable frame is capable of carrying a susceptor. The cleaning brush head is capable of touching the dirty portion. The cleaning brush head is capable of moving relative to the dirty portion for removing the residue which is attached to the portion to be cleaned. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186079 | Method of Operation for a Recycler Assembly - A method of operating an assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution including a source for the contaminated solvent solution at a level and a recycling assembly including a reservoir module and a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a reservoir and the recycler module includes a controller and a distillation assembly including a distiller having a conduit and a pressure relief valve. The pressure relief valve includes a tube. The method includes connecting the conduit to the source below the level; connecting the pressure relief valve tube to the source; pumping solvent into the reservoir, distiller and conduit to an operational level; and selecting a duty cycle of the controller to regulate a rest period after the controller operation of a distillation cycle. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186080 | Method of Service for a Recycler Assembly - A method of servicing an assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution, the assembly includes a recycler module including a controller, a distillation assembly including a distiller, a condenser and a conduit, and an air handler assembly, and a reservoir module including a reservoir having a lid and a valve connected to the distiller. The method includes activating a service mode in the controller, actuating the valve from a recycle orientation to a service orientation, removing collected contaminants from the reservoir, and pumping solvent into the reservoir, distiller and conduit. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186081 | SUPPORT CLEANING SYSTEM - An automated support cleaning system comprising a tank disposed within a housing and configured to circulate an aqueous cleaning solution to remove a support structure from a three-dimensional model. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186082 | TRAPPING DEVICE THAT TRAPS PARTICLES IN VACUUM ATMOSPHERE - A trapping device that traps a particle in a vacuum atmosphere includes a plurality of grooves arrayed on a surface of the trapping device. Each of the plurality of grooves has a shape that is obtained by replacing a bottom part of a U-groove is replaced with a V-groove. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186083 | PHARMACEUTICAL CELL CLEANING PROCESS - A method of cleaning a pharmaceutical cell that can be carried out onsite in a pharmacy. In particular, the method can be used to clean a pharmaceutical super cell. The method includes placing the cell in a resealable container; adding a wash solution to the resealable container; sealing the resealable container; shaking the sealed container; pouring the wash solution out of the resealable container; and rinsing the cell by repeating the preceding steps using a rinse solution in place of the wash solution. The wash solution may include soap, alcohol, and/or a surfactant. The rinse solution may include deionized water and/or isopropyl alcohol, for example. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186084 | SANITIZING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR HOME BREWING EQUIPMENT - A system, apparatus, and method for home brewing equipment including a basin for holding a cleaning solution and a support assembly mountable in the basin, the support assembly sized and configured to support a container in an upside down position and above the cleaning solution. A plumbing assembly may be coupled to the basin to receive cleaning solution from the basin and the plumbing assembly may be coupled to at least one channel configured to extend into the body of the container. The plumbing assembly may include a pump so that when the pump is activated pressurized cleaning solution is released from the channel inside the container against the inner walls of the container so that the inside of the container is sanitized. The basin may have support elements defining footprints for supporting at least two different sizes of containers. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186085 | UPPER SPRAY ARM WATER DEFLECTOR - A dishwashing machine includes a washing chamber, a spray jet, and a spray arm positioned below the spray jet. The spray arm has a deflector fin extending upwardly there from. The spray arm is rotated when the fluid stream generated by the spray jet contacts the deflector fin. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186086 | OXIDIZING AQUEOUS CLEANER FOR THE REMOVAL OF POST-ETCH RESIDUES - An oxidizing aqueous cleaning composition and process for cleaning post-plasma etch residue and/or hardmask material from a microelectronic device having said residue thereon. The oxidizing aqueous cleaning composition includes at least one oxidizing agent, at least one oxidizing agent stabilizer comprising an amine species selected from the group consisting of primary amines, secondary amines, tertiary amines and amine-N-oxides, optionally at least one co-solvent, optionally at least one metal-chelating agent, optionally at least one buffering species, and water. The composition achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the residue material from the microelectronic device while simultaneously not damaging the interlevel dielectric and metal interconnect material also present thereon. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186087 | PROCESS FOR PURIFYING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - Polysilicon is freed of metallic impurities without the use of HCl or H | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186088 | SUBSTRATE NEST WITH DRIP REMOVER - An apparatus for supporting a work piece is provided. The apparatus includes outer support rails having support slots for supporting the work piece, the outer support rails disposed on opposing sides of the apparatus between opposing end members of the apparatus. Inner support rails extend between the opposing end members of the apparatus. An inner surface of each of the inner support rails has vertically disposed extensions extending therefrom. The vertically disposed extensions are aligned in pairs along a length of the inner support rails. A moveable device is disposed between the pairs of vertically disposed extensions. The moveable device is buoyantly moveable so that as the work piece is lifted, the moveable device follows. A method for cleaning a work piece is also included. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186089 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING STICTION OF MEMS MICROSTRUCTURE - An apparatus for preventing stiction of a three-dimensional MEMS (microelectromechanical system) microstructure, the apparatus including: a substrate; and a plurality of micro projections formed on a top surface of the substrate with a predetermined height in such a way that a cleaning solution flowing out from the microstructure disposed thereabove is discharged. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186090 | Odor Mitigation in a Recycler Assembly - A distillation assembly that reduces malodors resulting from a process of recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution that includes a distillation chamber defined by a top wall, a side wall and a bottom wall, a heating element disposed in the distillation chamber including an active portion and an inactive portion. The contaminated solvent solution disposed at a level within the distillation chamber such that the active portion always disposed below the level. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186091 | Recycler Module for a Recycler Assembly - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a recycler module including a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit that includes a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186092 | Reservoir Module for a Recycler Assembly - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a reservoir module including a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid. The lid including a portion that extends into the interior volume and an access port disposed in the portion. A back edge of a bottom wall of the reservoir is disposed above a front edge of the bottom wall of the reservoir and a front portion of a side wall of the reservoir is disposed non-vertical and substantially normal to the bottom wall of the reservoir adjacent the front edge of the bottom wall. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186093 | Parts Washer with Recycler Assembly - An assembly for removing contaminants from objects and recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a parts washer assembly including a container for a contaminated solvent solution and a recycling assembly that includes a reservoir module connected to a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid that reduces the interior volume and includes an access port. The recycler module includes a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit including a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186094 | Dishwasher - A dishwasher having a detachable dehumidifying material to remove moisture. The dishwasher includes a circulation duct communicating with the wash tub to allow air to be circulated through the wash tub and circulation duct, and a dehumidifying agent to remove moisture contained in the air. The dehumidifying material is detachably provided in the circulation duct. The circulation duct is mounted in a door of the dishwasher or between a wash tub and a case. The detached dehumidifying material is dried using sunlight or wind, or using a drying appliance, such as a microwave oven. In addition, if the dehumidifying material is contaminated by dirt, the dehumidifying material is washed using detergent, etc. Accordingly, the sanitation and drying performance of the dishwasher are enhanced. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186095 | DISH WASHING MACHINE - A dish washing machine capable of smoothly discharging dirt contained in wash water out of a sump so as to prevent the emission of bad smells from the dirt and prevent the propagation of bacteria. The dish washing machine includes a sump to receive and pump wash water, a sump housing forming an external appearance of the sump, a drainage pump coupled with the sump housing to discharge wash water and dirt, and a drainage channel disposed in the sump housing to guide wash water and dirt to the drainage pump. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186096 | AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT - The disclosure relates to a maintenance unit for servicing aircraft during stand-still, comprising electrically powered service and/or maintenance equipment. There is a power input for connecting the unit to an electrical power supply operating at 200/115VAC at 400 Hz. The unit further comprises a transformer and conversion unit (TCU) for transforming the 200/115 VAC/400 Hz power to standard grid voltage at 400/23OVAC at 50 Hz and at least one frequency converter enabling variable frequency of the output voltage, for powering said service and/or maintenance equipment. The maintenance equipment may be a gas turbine engine washing equipment and comprises a water delivery member for supplying water from a water source, a high pressure pump coupled to the water providing means for providing pressurized water, and a high pressure water outlet connection for connecting cleaning devices. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186097 | Recycler Assembly - An assembly for recycling a solvent from a contaminated solvent solution includes a reservoir module connected to a recycler module. The reservoir module includes a mounted reservoir including an interior volume and a removable lid that reduces the interior volume and includes an access port. The recycler module includes a distillation assembly and an air handler assembly. The distillation assembly includes a distiller and a conduit including a condenser and a sight glass. The air handler assembly includes a duct having an intake port, an exhaust port and a source of air flow. The condenser is disposed within the duct and the sight glass is disposed external to the duct. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186098 | WATER-CARRYING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE HAVING AN AUTOMATIC DOSING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DOSING - A water-carrying household appliance is provided that has a housing; a treatment chamber; and an automatic dosing system within the housing. The automatic dosing system has a reservoir for a liquid treatment agent and a delivery pump within the reservoir. The household appliance further includes a controller to control the automatic dosing system. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186099 | WEATHERPROOFING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A SLIDE-OUT COMPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - A recreational vehicle with weatherproofing for a slide-out compartment has a main body, a slide-out compartment having a side wall with an upper wall, a bottom wall and a pair of end walls extending inwardly from the side wall, and a first cover having one end affixed to the side wall of the main body and an opposite end affixed to the slide-out compartment. The first cover extends over top wall and a pair of end walls of the slide-out compartment. The first cover is formed of a flexible watertight material. The first cover is affixed by bracket to the side wall of the main body and to the slide-out compartment. A second cover is affixed to the first cover and extends through a slot formed between the upper wall of the slide-out compartment and the opening of the side wall of the main body. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186100 | Observation blind having decorative insulated panels and method for panel manufacture - A blind or shelter has a base structure with a framework mounted to the base structure and defines an access door opening. Composite wall and roof panels are mounted to the framework and have an intermediate structural core being embedded within a body of polymer foam material. At least some of the composite wall panels have window openings with window assemblies and define transparent moveable window panes for the window openings. An access door assembly is pivotally supported by the framework and is composed of a composite door panel formed of polymer foam material having a structural core panel embedded therein. The polymer foam is molded to have the appearance of faux tree bark or to have any other desired external appearance. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186101 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION USING METAL-ION SOLUTIONS - A thermoelectric conversion device may be made of a pair of dissimilar materials conductively joined at opposite sides, wherein at least one of said materials is a metal ion liquid solution. A thermal differential between the opposite sides creates an electric current flow and the liquid metal ion solution resists thermal equilibrium. The liquid metal ion solution may be contained by a substantially nonconductive material, such as vinyl tubing. A plurality of pairs of these dissimilar materials may be joined in series to increase the current output. The metal ion of the liquid solution may be selected, for example, from a group consisting of Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), and Potassium (K). | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186102 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD - A photoelectric conversion element includes a substrate with an insulation layer having a metallic substrate and an electrical insulation layer formed on a surface of the metallic substrate, a diffusion prevention layer made of nitride and formed on the electrical insulation layer, an alkali supply layer containing an alkali metal element and formed on the diffusion prevention layer, a lower electrode formed on the alkali supply layer, a photoelectric conversion layer including a compound semiconductor layer and formed on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode formed on the photoelectric conversion layer. The electrical insulation layer includes an anodized film of aluminum, and the diffusion prevention layer prevents at least diffusion of the alkali metal element from the alkali supply layer to the substrate with the insulation layer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186103 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD - A photoelectric conversion element includes a substrate with an insulation layer having a metallic substrate and an electrical insulation layer formed on a surface of the metallic substrate, a diffusion prevention layer formed on the electrical insulation layer, an alkali supply layer being electrically conductive and formed on the diffusion prevention layer, a lower electrode formed on the alkali supply layer, a photoelectric conversion layer comprising a compound semiconductor layer and formed on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode formed on the photoelectric conversion layer. The diffusion prevention layer prevents at least diffusion of alkali metal from the alkali supply layer to the substrate with the insulation layer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186104 | SOLAR MODULE WINDOW SHADE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A solar module system includes a first transparent substrate member, a second transparent substrate member, and a plurality of photovoltaic members configured in a spatial manner sandwiched between the first substrate member and the second substrate member to allow at least a first portion of light to be transmitted and a second portion of light to be blocked. The system also has one or more inverter devices coupled to the solar module and configured to convert direct current to alternating current. The system may have an electrical cord comprising a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the one or more inverter devices and the second end comprising at least a pair of electrodes. The system can be used for indoor use or other application. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186105 | SOLAR CELL ASSEMBLY WITH SOLDER LUG - A solar cell assembly with a carrier having formed thereon solder lugs. The solder lugs have a base portion that electrically connects to an electrical contact of a solar cell. The soldering lug defines a wire-receiving opening in which a heavy gauge electrical wire can be soldered or secured with electrically conductive epoxy. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186106 | HYBRID CONCENTRATOR SOLAR ENERGY DEVICE - An apparatus for generating electricity with the ability to distill a liquid and/or expand a working fluid and/or produce mechanical energy and/or produce thermal energy and/or produce chemical energy through separately utilizing light in the infrared (IR) region and light within the visible and ultraviolet (UV) regions. The apparatus uses polychromatic light concentration and multiplication, light collimation, spectral separation, photoelectric generation through conversion of visible light, and useful conversion of infrared light into applications to generate a distilled liquid, expand a working fluid, produce mechanical energy, produce thermal energy, produce chemical energy and/or generate electricity. Non-reflected radiant energy may be used to operate a suitable photovoltaic cell or stack of cells. In alternative embodiments, the spectral separator may reflect most radiant energy incident upon it to one or more photovoltaic cells and pass infrared to an accumulator for use as heat energy to generate mechanical or chemical energy or generate further electrical energy. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186107 | SYSTEM AND MODULE FOR SOLAR MODULE WITH INTEGRATED GLASS CONCENTRATOR - A solar module includes a photovoltaic region having an elongated shape. At least one bus bar pad overlies portions of the photovoltaic region. The solar module includes an electrically conductive region configured along a periphery region of the photovoltaic region to expose an interior surface region of the photovoltaic strip. A finger structure configured to conduct electrical current generated in the photovoltaic regions overlies the electrically conductive region. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186108 | Ring architecture for high efficiency solar cells - A high efficiency multiring solar cell (MRSC) system, including a number of single-junction solar cells and utilizing a novel multiring architecture is disclosed. Sunlight from the solar concentrator illuminates a double cone prism to create spatially separated spectral bands. Projection of the spectral bands on working surfaces of solar cells creates a sequence of spatially separated spectral rings, where rings corresponding to the spectral bands with longer wavelengths are enclosed by the rings corresponding to shorter wavelengths. The number of solar cells and their shape corresponds to the number and the shape of the respective spectral rings. Each solar cell is optimized for efficiently converting the sunlight from the corresponding spectral band. A corresponding method of forming solar cells and converting sunlight into electricity are also provided. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186109 | MULTI SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) PANEL AND THERMAL EFFICIENCY - A solar panel comprises an array of solar cells, a cooling arrangement, and thermal glue which thermally connects the solar cells to the cooling fins. The whole may be enclosed within a frame and backing. The thermal glue may be a silicon cream, or a mixture of silicon cream and metallic particles. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186110 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL - A method for manufacturing a thin-film solar cell includes providing a first conducting layer on a substrate that has an area at least 0.75 m2. The first conducting layer is located in a deposition portion of the area. An ultraviolet laser beam is applied through a lens to the first conducting layer. Portions of the first conducting layer are scribed form a trench through the layer. The lens focuses the beam and has a focal length at least 100 mm. The focused beam includes an effective portion effective for the scribing and an ineffective portion ineffective for the scribing. The substrate sags and the first conducting layer remains in the effective portion of the focused beam across the area during the step of applying. One or more active layers are provided on the first conducting layer. A second conducting layer is provided on the one or more active layers. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186111 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE INCLUDING INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A photovoltaic module and its manufacturing method. The module includes a sintered silicon support including several integrated photovoltaic cells. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186112 | MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND THE PROCESSING THEREOF - The present invention is related to a multi-junction photovoltaic module comprising a first photovoltaic sub-module and a second photovoltaic sub-module stacked on the first photovoltaic sub-module, wherein
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| 20110186113 | TERMINAL BOX FOR SOLAR CELL AND ATTACHING STRUCTURE - Provided are a terminal box, which protects a lead line of a frameless solar cell module from external moisture and the like and easily connects the solar cell modules to each other, and an attaching structure of a solar cell module having such a terminal box attached thereto. The terminal box is provided for a frameless solar cell having no frame for protecting a substrate glass and a cover glass from external forces. The terminal box is connected to an electrode for taking out power generated by receiving light, and a lead line for outputting the power to the outside is led out from an end portion of the solar cell module. The terminal box includes: a bonding section to be bonded to a side end portion of the solar cell module; an output terminal, which is electrically connected to the lead line to output the power obtained from the electrode of the solar cell module to the outside through the lead line; and a connecting section for connecting the terminal box to a prescribed external connector. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186114 | SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A solar battery module comprising: a transparent front surface board receiving an incidence of a light; a packed bed which allows a light, which passed through the front surface board, to pass through; a solar battery cell comprising a light receiving surface and is fixed by the packed bed, wherein a light which passed through the packed bed is received by the receiving light surface and is converted into electricity; and a light reusing sheet positioned at a back surface side of the light receiving surface of the solar battery cell, the light reusing sheet comprising a reflecting layer comprising a reflecting surface which reflects a light which was not received by the light receiving surface. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186115 | High Performance, High Bandgap, Lattice-Mismatched, GaInP Solar Cells - High performance, high bandgap, lattice-mismatched, photovoltaic cells ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186116 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SOLAR CELL HAVING A TWO-STAGE DOPING - Method for producing solar cells with a two-stage doping ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186117 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL WITH CERAMIC HANDLING LAYER - A method for fabricating a photovoltaic (PV) cell panel wherein all PV cells are formed simultaneously on a two-dimensional array of monocrystalline silicon mother wafers affixed to a susceptor is disclosed. Porous silicon separation layers are anodized in the surfaces of the mother wafers. The porous film is then smoothed to form a suitable surface for epitaxial film growth. An epitaxial reactor is used to grow n- and p-type films forming the PV cell structures. A glass/ceramic handling layer is then formed on the PV cell structures. The PV cell structures with handling layers are then exfoliated from the mother wafer. The array of mother wafers may be reused multiple times, thereby reducing materials costs for the completed solar panels. The glass/ceramic handling layers provide structural integrity to the thin epitaxial solar cells during the separation process and subsequent handling. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186118 | METHOD OF DOPING IMPURITIES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SOLAR CELL USING THE METHOD AND SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURED BY USING THE METHOD - There are provided a method of doping impurities, a method of manufacturing a solar cell, and a solar cell. In the doping method, a diffusion protective pattern having at least one opening is formed on a substrate that contains a first area and a second area. A first dopant is doped in the first area by using a first mask to form a first doped pattern. A second dopant is doped in the second area by using a second mask to form a second doped pattern. The first dopant and the second dopant may be doped in neighboring first and second areas, respectively, without creating a short circuit by using the first mask, the second mask, and the diffusion protective pattern. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186119 | Light-trapping plasmonic back reflector design for solar cells - A solar cell includes a nano-scale patterned back contact layer; a spacer layer on the nano-scale patterned back contact layer; a semiconductor layer on the spacer layer; and a light transmissive first electrode on the semiconductor layer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186120 | Textured coating with various feature sizes made by using multiple-agent etchant for thin-film solar cells and/or methods of making the same - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to solar cell devices, and/or methods of making the same. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to a front transparent conductive electrode for solar cell devices (e.g., micro-morph silicon thin-film solar cells), and/or methods of making the same. The electrode of certain example embodiments may include a textured transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer. The textured layer and/or coating may include at least two feature sizes, wherein at least one type of feature is comparable in size to the wavelength of solar light absorbed by the amorphous portion of the micro-morph silicon solar cell, and the other feature size being comparable to that of micro-crystalline portion. Double-agent etchants may be used to produce such different features sizes. Using a textured TCO-based layer having different feature sizes may improve the efficiency of the solar cell. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186121 | METAL-CONTAINING COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL CONTACT STRUCTURES ON ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND ALSO ELECTRICAL COMPONENT - The present invention relates to a metal-containing composition, a method for producing electrical contact structures on electronic components and also an electronic component provided with such a contacting. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186122 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell is discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate, a photoelectric transformation unit including at least one semiconductor layer, a transparent electrode positioned between the substrate and the photoelectric transformation unit, and a buffer layer positioned between the transparent electrode and the substrate. The photoelectric transformation unit includes at least one p-type semiconductor layer, at least one n-type semiconductor layer, and at least one i-type semiconductor layer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186123 | SUBSTRATE WITH INSULATION LAYER AND THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL - A substrate with an insulation layer has at least one metal base and an insulation layer. The insulation layer is laminated on a surface of the metal base. A linear thermal expansion coefficient of a material that constitutes the insulation layer is 8 ppm/K or less, and a linear thermal expansion coefficient of a material that constitutes the metal base is 17 ppm/K or more. The linear thermal expansion coefficient on the front surface of the insulation layer on a side opposite to the metal base is 6-15 ppm/K. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186124 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ZINC OXIDE LAYERED FILM AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME - An electrically conductive zinc oxide layered film having been formed on a substrate, at least a surface of the substrate being electrically non-conductive, comprises: (i) an electrically conductive zinc oxide fine particle layer, which is formed on the electrically non-conductive surface of the substrate, and which comprises at least one kind of a plurality of fine particles containing electrically conductive zinc oxide as a principal ingredient, and (ii) an electrically conductive zinc oxide thin film layer, which is formed on the electrically conductive zinc oxide fine particle layer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186125 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ZINC OXIDE LAYERED FILMS AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICES - For production of an electrically conductive zinc oxide layered film, a substrate, at least a surface of the substrate being electrically non-conductive, is prepared. An underlayer is formed with a coating technique on the electrically non-conductive surface of the substrate, the underlayer comprising at least one kind of a plurality of fine particles containing electrically conductive zinc oxide as a principal ingredient. An electrically conductive zinc oxide thin film layer is formed with a chemical bath deposition technique on the underlayer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186126 | REVERSED DYE-SENSITIZED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - The invention provides a solar cell or photovoltaic element | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186127 | METHOD FOR DEPOSITING AN AMORPHOUS SILICON FILM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH REDUCED LIGHT-INDUCED DEGRADATION FOR IMPROVED STABILIZED PERFORMANCE - A thin film photovoltaic device on a substrate is being realized by a method for manufacturing a p-i-n junction semiconductor layer stack with a p-type microcrystalline silicon layer, a p-type amorphous silicon layer, a buffer silicon layer comprising preferably intrinsic amorphous silicon, an intrinsic type amorphous silicon layer, and an n-type silicon layer over the intrinsic type amorphous silicon layer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186128 | SOLAR CELL ELEMENT HEAT DISSIPATION EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A solar cell element heat dissipation efficiency measurement system and method, such that the adverse influence on the accuracy and stability of heat dissipation efficiency measurement of a solar cell element due to outdoor environment variations and sunlight illumination differences can be avoided effectively. The solar cell element heat dissipation efficiency measurement system, comprising: a solar cell element, placed in a room of constant temperature and constant humidity, with its backside sprayed with a material of high emission coefficient; a power supply, that is used to applied a forward bias on the solar cell element, so as to make the solar cell element produce a forward bias current to become a stable heat source; and an infrared camera, used to detect the temperature variations and distributions of the solar cell element. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186129 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS FOR DIRECT CONVERSION OF SOLAR ENERGY TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY - A photovoltaic apparatus for directly converting solar energy into electrical energy. The apparatus can include a concentrator optics arrangement configured to reduce a transmission of the solar energy at wavelengths of less than or equal to about 350 nm by at least approximately 50%; at least one solar cell; and at least one heat sink. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186130 | REFLECTIVE SURFACE FOR SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - Concentrating solar collector systems that utilize a concentrating reflector to direct incident solar radiation to a solar receiver are described. In one aspect, the reflective surface is arranged to direct light to the receiver in a non-imaging manner in which the solar rays reflected from the opposing edges of the reflective surface are generally directed towards a central portion of the solar receiver. Rays reflected from selected central portions of the reflective surface are directed closer to the edges of the receiver than the solar rays reflected from the edges of the reflective surface. The described reflectors are generally intended for use in solar collector systems that track movements of the sun along at least one axis. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186131 | SUBSTRATE FOR SELENIUM COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS, PRODUCTION METHOD OF SUBSTRATE FOR SELENIUM COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTORS, AND THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL - A substrate for selenium compound semiconductor has at least a steel base and an aluminum base. The aluminum base is arranged on one end in a direction of lamination of the steel base and the aluminum base, the steel base is arranged on the other end in the direction. An alloy layer having a thickness of from 0.01 μm to 10 μm is formed between the steel base and the aluminum base. A thermal oxide film having a thickness of 6 nm or more is formed on a surface of the steel base opposite to the aluminum base. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186132 | Multi-Stage Flow Control Actuation - Concepts and technologies described herein provide for the creation of an actuating fluid flow utilizing a multi-stage actuator. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a fluid actuation system includes at least two stages, each stage having a plenum and one or two diaphragms acting on the plenum to create an actuating fluid flow. The diaphragms of each stage may be substantially aligned along an axis. The actuating flow is aggregated between stages and expelled into a fluid flow to be controlled. According to various aspects, the diaphragms may include piezoelectric discs. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186133 | Apparatus and method for preventing ice formation on the surface of water - An air pump is employed to inject an adjustable flow of air into the column of water within an ice fishing hole to create air bubbles that naturally rise to the surface of the water as the result of air being lighter than water. The rising air bubbles create an upward flow or circulation of water within the hole, replacing colder water at the surface of the hole with warmer water from near the bottom of the hole to thereby prevent formation of ice on the surface of the column of water. The present apparatus and method may be similarly employed to maintain livestock water tanks and other contained volumes of water free of ice. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186134 | Methods And Apparatus For Splitting Multi-Phase Flow - A multi-phase fluid is split in a flow splitting device that includes a feed pipe in which a flow redistribution element induces tangential motion in the phases such that the denser phase is forced to redistribute around the periphery of the feed pipe. The so redistributed flow is then split into two or more distribution conduits that are typically perpendicular to the flow direction of the feed flow. Most typically, the feed pipe is in a vertical position. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186135 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PROGRAMMABLE SHOWER INTERFACE - A shower generally includes a shower enclosure, various shower systems having output devices, and a control panel having an electronic display and configured for receiving user inputs. Shower control systems and methods are provided for receiving and processing user inputs, displaying a graphical user interface on the electronic display, and controlling outputs of the various output devices. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186136 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PROGRAMMABLE SHOWER INTERFACE - A shower generally includes a shower enclosure, various shower systems having output devices, and a control panel having an electronic display and configured for receiving user inputs. Shower control systems and methods are provided for receiving and processing user inputs, displaying a graphical user interface on the electronic display, and controlling outputs of the various output devices. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186137 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PROGRAMMABLE SHOWER INTERFACE - A shower generally includes a shower enclosure, various shower systems having output devices, and a control panel having an electronic display and configured for receiving user inputs. Shower control systems and methods are provided for receiving and processing user inputs, displaying a graphical user interface on the electronic display, and controlling outputs of the various output devices. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186138 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A PROGRAMMABLE SHOWER INTERFACE - A shower generally includes a shower enclosure, various shower systems having output devices, and a control panel having an electronic display and configured for receiving user inputs. Shower control systems and methods are provided for receiving and processing user inputs, displaying a graphical user interface on the electronic display, and controlling outputs of the various output devices. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186139 | ELECTRONICALLY ACTIVATED ACCESS VALVE - An electrically activated access valve arrangement having a male connector, a female connector, and a valve. In certain embodiments, the male connector includes a conductive element, and the female connector includes contacts. Insertion of the male into the female connector completes a circuit and sends an electrical signal to the valve. This transitions the valve from the normally closed position to the opened position. In certain embodiments, the male connector has a connection port that connects to a connection port of the female connector. A pump, such as an infusion pump, sends an electrical signal through the connection ports, which causes the valve to transition from the normally closed position to the opened position. The electrically activatable valve of the connectors is prevented from opening if mated with conventional male and female luers. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186140 | Gas Pressure Regulator - A gas pressure regulator comprises a central body having a first, gas inlet pipe and a second, gas outlet pipe; a shutter housed at least partially in the central body and mobile to adjust the opening of a section for the passage of the gas between a position (B) in which the section is fully open and a position (A) in which the section is closed; a silencing device located in the central body at the passage section, for reducing the noise created by the passage of the gas; and means for fastening the silencing device to the central body. The silencing device comprises a cylindrical perforated plate to allow the passage of the gas. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186141 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING TWO BAFFLES ASSOCIATED WITH WIPING OF A GALVANIZING PRODUCT - A device and a method for positioning two baffles in the vicinity of each of two edges of a moving steel strip exiting a continuous line for dip-galvanizing a strip in a liquid galvanizing product such as liquid zinc. The baffles control turbulence to the side of the two strip edges. Each of the wipers is supported by a beam that is also longer than the strip width. The baffles are arranged on an arm having a width greater than the strip width, the arm having two movable ends, wherein each movable end adjacent to a strip edge is coupled, via two synchronization devices, to each of the respective adjacent ends of the two beams so that the movable end is instantly centered between the two adjacent ends. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186142 | Universal water control trim - A method and apparatus for installing water control is disclosed in which a universal template is provided to permit installation in all water providing arrangements with minimal configuration modifications. Replacement begins with a rough plate through which the water pipe extends. The rough plate is adjustable to accommodate a plurality of sizes of pipes. The rough plate is secured in its position with respect to the wall and water pipe extending through the wall. A cover plate fits onto the rough plate to provide a visually appealing presentation. A cover tube fits in the trim plate and surrounds a stem housing which attaches to the water pipe extending from the wall. The cover tube includes a stop position for the stem housing to prevent hot water from being delivered that exceeds a predetermined temperature. An external handle fits over the cover tube and attaches to the stem housing to control water flow from the shower head or bath faucet. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186143 | FLUID TRANSPORTER - A fluid transporter which presses a tube made of elastic material by using a pressing member to close at least one position of the tube, and shifts the closed position to transport fluid within the tube, includes: a main body case on which a driving unit for driving the pressing member to shift the closed position is provided; and an attachment case which is so constructed as to be attachable to and detachable from the main body case and has a flow path through which the fluid to be transported passes, wherein the portion of the flow path pressed by the pressing member is formed by the tube, and the remaining portion of the flow path is formed integrally with the attachment case. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186144 | Pressurized Fluid Positioner Control System - The inventive technology, in embodiments, may include a controller configured to coordinate operation of valves and remotely controllable regulators that are fluidically communicative therewith, allowing the control of positioners of positioner zones that are in fluidically communicative with such remotely controllable regulators. Preferred embodiments may find application as, e.g., a pneumatic system to control positioners, whether such positioner find use in bottling applications or elsewhere. Additional aspects of the inventive technology may relate to methods for pressurized fluid positioner control. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186145 | YARD HYDRANT MADE EASY - A Yard Hydrant Made Easy has a riser with a slip connection, called a pitless adapter, attached directly to the side of the riser, below freeze level. The water supply is connected to the outside section of the pitless adapter and a yard hydrant is attached to the inside removable section of the pitless adapter. This hollow riser and slip connection allows for easy removal and replacement of a yard hydrant, without the need of any future excavation, busting of concrete, or tearing up of landscaped areas. A seepage section may be incorporated at the base of the riser to allow a yard hydrant to drain out without ever coming in contact with soil. This prevents any chance of the drain hole, at the base of the yard hydrant, becoming stopped up and causing the hydrant to freeze. A dual check valve backflow preventer may be installed at the base of the hydrant. An underground shut-off valve may be connected to the outside section of the pitless adapter to allow the individual hydrant to be isolated without interrupting water supply to an entire property. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186146 | Assemblable faucet - An assemblable faucet includes a body having a holder, at least one inlet, an outlet located at the holder, a channel communicating with the inlet and the outlet, and at least one valve seat communicating with the channel; the valve seat being used to receive and position a control valve set to control water from the inlet to flow toward the outlet; an outlet pipe including an inflow connector with an aperture, including a spray head with a spout, and including a tunnel communicating with the inflow connector and the spray head; the inflow connector being tightly connected to the holder of the body so that the aperture is in communication with the outlet of the holder, such that the water from the outlet of the body flows to the spout along the tunnel of the outlet pipe. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186147 | REGULATION VALVE - The present invention concerns a regulating valve ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186148 | ESCUTCHEON - An escutcheon is disclosed which comprises a generally circular structure having an outer diameter between 3 inches and 3-1/2 inches and having a centralized hole through which a plumbing pipe may be passed. Once an escutcheon in accordance with present invention is installed, in the amount of touch up work around the escutcheon is minimized if not eliminated. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186149 | FILL-UP CONTROL VALVE DEVICE - A casing has a vessel portion, in which a float valve unit is arranged. A fuel drain through-hole having a small diameter is formed at a closed end bottom of the vessel portion. A cross sectional area of the fuel drain through-hole is extremely smaller than an opening area of an inlet port, so that fuel discharging speed of the liquid fuel from the vessel portion through the fuel drain through-hole is suppressed to a small value. As a result, a fuel holding time of the liquid fuel in the vessel portion, which has entered into the vessel portion from the inlet port, is made longer. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186150 | AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, FLOW RESTRICTOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM - An air distribution system comprises at least one air conduit, at least one air outlet, at least one flow restrictor, at least one sensor for acquiring an air state and at least one control unit. The air outlet is connected to the air conduit, the flow restrictor is positioned on the air conduit, and the control unit is connected to the sensor. The control unit is designed, in the case of any deviation of a measured air state at the air outlet from a predetermined desired air-state, to cause the flow restrictor to vary its aperture cross section. In particular in the case of air distribution systems comprising a multitude of air outlets efficient and quick trimming can take place in this manner. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186151 | CHECK VALVE - A check valve which is positioned in the vacuum air line of an internal combustion engine. The check valve includes a single-piece valve body having an outlet port and two or more inlet ports, with one outlet port located substantially in line with the inlet port and connected by a venturi tube. The second inlet port is separated from the main air flow line by the valve stem and a diaphragm which allows communication there between and prevents back pressure. The second inlet port communicates with the outlet port through the valve stem and a second venturi tube which provides a vacuum boost to a device, usually vehicle brakes, connected to the inlet. The use of seal diaphragms having a non-constant radius allows for faster recovery time for replenishment than prior art devices. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186152 | Compact Flow-Through Fuel Pressure Regulator - A compact pressure regulator ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186153 | METERING SYSTEM FOR A LIQUID MEDIUM, PARTICULARLY A UREA-WATER SOLUTION - The invention relates to a dosing system for a liquid reduction medium enabling precise dosing of the reduction medium in the exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine. This is carried out particularly by using a quick and safe closing of a pressure-actuated dosing valve. Simultaneously, the dosing system according to the invention also enables the dissipation of the pressure impulses resulting due to the closing movement of the dosing valve. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186154 | Water Parameter Apparatus for Displaying, Monitoring and/or Controlling Kitchen, Bathroom, Bath or Other Sink Faucets - The present invention is a display apparatus for attaching to or incorporating within a kitchen, bathroom, bath or other sink faucet. The display apparatus includes a power generation, CPU or microprocessor, temperature sensor and/or water flow sensors and timing circuits with optional audio or verbal communication means. The present invention can position some components remotely from other components that communicate by wired or wireless means. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186155 | LIQUID CONDITION SENSING CIRCUIT AND METHOD - A liquid condition sensor configured to monitor the condition of a liquid in an ultrasonic cleaning system tank, the liquid condition sensor including a first circuit configured to detect a signal transmitted from an ultrasonic generator to one or more ultrasonic transducers located in the tank. The liquid condition sensor further includes a second circuit coupled to the first circuit, the second circuit configured to determine if the signal is indicative of one of a suboptimal liquid level, and an unacceptably high concentration of dissolved gases in the cleaning liquid, and a third circuit coupled to the second circuit, the third circuit configured to provide a warning if one of a suboptimal liquid level, and an unacceptably high concentration of dissolved gases in the cleaning liquid is indicated by the second circuit. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186156 | AIR FLOW ADJUSTMENT - A device for regulating the airflow in an air damper is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the device includes a twist sleeve of flexible material, the cross section of which substantially conforms to, an outer tube in which the flow takes place, one end of the twist sleeve being disposed on the inner side of the outer tube and the other end of the twist sleeve being disposed in a tube sleeve which can be rotated under an axial displacement controlled in relation to the rotation. In at least one embodiment, the outer diameter of the tube sleeve is somewhat smaller than the inner diameter of the outer tube, so that the tube sleeve slides easily in the outer tube, and in which the tube sleeve is provided with a helical slot, and in which the rotation of the tube sleeve is achieved by an operating apparatus configured in such a way that the operating apparatus pulls round the tube sleeve, at the same time as the tube sleeve moves axially. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186157 | Precision Flow Control System - A precision flow controller is capable of providing a flow rate less than 100 microliters/minute and varying the flow rate in a prescribed manner that is both predictable and reproducible where the accuracy and precision of the flowrate is less than 5% of the flow rate. A plurality of variable pressure fluid supplies pump fluid through a single outlet. Flowmeters measure the flow rates and a controller compares the flow rates to desired flowrates and, if necessary, adjusts the plurality of variable pressure fluid supplies so that the variable pressure fluid supplies pump fluid at the desired flow rate. The variable pressure fluid supplies can be pneumatically driven. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186158 | DELIVERY UNIT - Delivery units are already known which have a drive rotor and an output rotor driven by the drive rotor, which are supported in a housing, interact in a meshing manner through a spur toothing in each case and draw fluid through at least one inlet and push said fluid out through an outlet, wherein the inlet and the outlet are separated from each other by two separating webs. In order to control the flow rate through the delivery unit, a rotational speed control, a bypass control, or, for gases, a suction throttling, for example, can be carried out. A rotational speed control is energy efficient, but very expensive, because an electric motor must be used, the rotational speed of which can be controlled. In the bypass control, the fluid is delivered from the outlet through a bypass back to the inlet, which however is energetically unfavorable and connected to hydraulic losses. The delivery unit according to the invention is improved in such a way that on the inlet side the flow rate can be controlled very easily and with few hydraulic losses and on the outlet side the inner compression can be adjusted in the event of delivery of gases. According to the invention, at least one of the separating webs ( | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186159 | GAS DISTRIBUTION MODULE AND GAS DISTRIBUTION SCANNING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a gas distribution module, which is capable of directing a plurality of different gases and rendering the gases to be diffused evenly by the turning channels disposed within the module so that the gases can be distributed uniformly within the gas distribution module and thereby being delivered onto a substrate evenly. In addition, the present further provides a gas distribution scanning apparatus, which has a displacement driving unit coupled to the gas distribution module or a carrier supporting the substrate so that the gases can be delivered uniformly onto the substrate by means of the linear movement of the gas distribution module or the carrier. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186160 | REFRIGERATION VALVE BLOCK - A service valve assembly that is designed to minimize leakage by reducing the number of leakage paths from the valve assembly. In addition, the service valve assembly is designed to permit connection to many different refrigeration systems and has higher flow capacity. The valve assembly is engageable by current servicing tools so that purchase of new service tools is not required. In the valve assembly, the service connection is designed as part of the shut-off valve and communicates with the condenser side port. Therefore, initial processing through the condenser side port and subsequent processing through the evaporation side port occur through the combined service connection and shut-off valve structure. Once installed, the described valve assembly has one leak path versus two leak paths in known valve assemblies. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186161 | MIXING SYSTEM AND FAUCET SENSOR SYSTEM FOR A TOUCH FREE AUTOMATIC FAUCET - A water flow and temperature mixing system for touch free automatic faucets comprises motorized actuator mechanisms coupled to a water flow mechanism. The water flow mechanism comprises a housing, hot and cold water inlets, a solenoid valve, and a water outlet. The water is mixed in the water flow mechanism, and exits through the solenoid valve and the water outlet. A faucet sensor system for a touch free automatic faucet comprises a sensor housing, a plurality of sensor assemblies coupled to a sensor holding element and a securing nut to secure the plurality of sensor assemblies within the sensor housing, and a faucet stationary base. The plurality of sensor assemblies comprise a primary sensor assembly, a secondary sensor assembly, and a tertiary sensor assembly. The secondary sensor assembly and the tertiary sensor assembly can be interchangeably placed on either side of the sensor housing to control water flow and temperature. | 2011-08-04 |
| 20110186162 | Faucet with adjustable height spout - A faucet spout having an adjustable height relative to a stationary base or surface to which it may be mounted. A spout tube is slideably engaged within a spout body in which a support member is housed. The support member is received within the spout tube and provides a positive stop at a lowest position. A ratchet assembly within the support member engages the end of the spout tube at any one of a series of ratchet teeth providing a variety of additional stops/heights at which the spout tube may be retained for operation. A release button withdraws the ratchet arm and permits the spout tube to return to the first stop at its lowest point. | 2011-08-04 |
