32nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130199522 | INTUBATING STYLETTE DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS - Various embodiments of the invention include an intubating stylette device and related methods of using such a device. In some cases, the stylette includes: a handle member having a base and a tip extending from the base, the handle for engaging a hand of an operator; a control member coupled to the tip of the handle member, the control member including at least one actuation member sized to engage with a finger from the hand of the operator; and a tube member coupled to the control member, the tube member including a tip that is movable between at least two positions when the at least one actuation member is moved from a first position to a second position. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199523 | PORTABLE OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM - A portable oxygen supply system includes an oxygen supply device, a wireless transmission unit, an illumination device, a gas adjuster, a respiratory mask, and a wireless receiver unit. The oxygen supply device includes an oxygen storage space, a bottom portion, and a connecting portion. The bottom portion is provided underside the oxygen supply device and has an accommodating space for the wireless transmission unit. One end of the connecting portion is connected to the illumination device, and the other end is connected to the gas adjuster. The wireless transmission unit includes an operation control unit, a microprocessor, a wireless transmitter, and a positioning transmitter. The illumination device is connected in front of the connecting portion for illumination. The gas adjuster is connected between the oxygen supply device and the respiratory mask for adjusting the flow amount of the outputted oxygen. The oxygen supply device outputs oxygen to the respiratory mask. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199524 | HUMIDIFIER BYPASS VALVE | 2013-08-08 |
20130199525 | INHALER CAP STRAP - An inhaler for dispensing doses of medicament from a container under user activation said inhaling which comprises a body which includes a mouthpiece through which the medicament is dispensed and a cap which can be place in a position to substantially occlude the mouthpiece. The cap is attached to said body by a strap which pivots from said body, said cap being arranged to slide on the strap such that the cap must translate away from the mouthpiece prior to the pivoting of the strap. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199526 | AEROSOL THERAPY DEVICE - The present invention relates to an aerosol-therapy device, comprising a casing, a compressor group mounted in the casing and air intake and delivery means respectively to and from said compressor group. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199527 | DRY POWDER INHALER AND SYSTEM FOR DRUG DELIVERY - A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided. The dry powder inhaler can be provided with or without a unit dose cartridge for using with the inhaler. The inhaler and/or cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of diabetes and/or obesity. The dry powder inhaler is compact; can be provided in various shapes and sizes, colors, and comprises a housing, a mouthpiece, a cartridge placement area, and a mechanism for opening and closing the medicament cartridge. The device is easy to manufacture, provides a pre-metered single unit dose, it is relatively easy to use, and can be reusable or disposable. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199528 | Medicant Delivery System - An improved medicant delivery system | 2013-08-08 |
20130199529 | SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN DELIVERY SYSTEM - A supplemental oxygen delivery system is described in which Aerosol is delivered into a housing | 2013-08-08 |
20130199530 | Y CONNECTOR/ADAPTER ALLOWING CONNECTION OF TWO STANDARD OXYGEN SUPPLY TANK INLET TUBES TO FEED TO SINGLE STANDARD SIZE OUTLET TUBE - This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that provide increased oxygen flow to medical patients. The invention can combine two oxygen tanks into a specially made adapter that can provide an increased flow of oxygen to medical patients. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199531 | Apparatus for control of oxygen and/or air flow to nasal prongs - An air or oxygen flow supply system between a supply source and nasal prongs applicable to a patient, comprising a succession of flow ducts having different flow areas, there being junctions between successive of the ducts, the flow areas defined by A | 2013-08-08 |
20130199532 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING AND RESPONDING TO SPONTANEOUS RESPIRATION SUBSEQUENT TO A RESIRATORY EVENT - A pressurized flow of breathable gas is delivered to the airway of a subject in accordance with a therapy regime. Responsive to the subject resuming respiration after a respiratory event, delivery of the pressurized flow of breathable gas is resumed at an inhalation in the therapy regime. As such, the therapy regime is effectively re-synchronized with the respiration of the subject subsequent to a respiratory event. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199533 | VENTILATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Ventilator management systems are provided. In one aspect, a ventilator management system includes a memory that includes an initial configuration profile configured to designate operating parameters for a ventilation device, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive ventilator data from the ventilation device, the ventilator data includes at least one of operating parameters of the ventilation device or physiological statistics of a patient associated with the ventilation device, and determine, based on the ventilator data, a modification to the initial configuration profile for the ventilation device. The processor is also configured to generate a modified configuration profile for the ventilation device based on the determined modification. Methods and machine-readable media are also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199534 | VENTILATION SYSTEM - Ventilation systems are provided. In one aspect, a ventilation system includes system includes a ventilation device that is configured to provide breathable air or gas mixture to a patient according to certain operating parameters, a memory that includes instructions, and a processor. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to receive, over a network, at least one of patient data, order data, configuration data, user data, or rules or protocols, and provide a modification of operating parameters of the ventilation device based on the received patient data, order data, configuration data, user data, or rules or protocols. Methods and machine-readable media are also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199535 | GAS DELIVERY VENTURI - A venturi connector includes a housing having a mixing chamber defined therein and at least one window that is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber and is open to atmosphere to allow air to be entrained into the mixing chamber. The connector includes a nozzle actuator member includes a body having a plurality of discrete nozzles formed therein. The nozzles are defined by different sized venturi orifices through which gas flows, thereby allowing the concentration of the gas delivered to the patient to be varied. The nozzle actuator member is disposed within one window formed in the housing between the gas port and the mixing chamber such that the position of the nozzle actuator member within the housing can be adjusted so as to position one of the discrete nozzles into the gas flow path, thereby controlling the flow rate of the gas into the mixing chamber and ultimately the concentration of gas delivered to the patient. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199536 | BREATHING MASK FOR FEEDING A BREATHING GAS TO A MASK USER AND DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING BREATHING GAS - A breathing mask arrangement for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a reinforcement element, a mask engaged with the reinforcement element and having a mask base body defining a mask interior and a sealing lip structured to engage a patient's face, a forehead rest including forehead padding that is structured to engage a patient's forehead, and a fixing mechanism to fix the forehead rest relative to the reinforcement element. The mask base body and the sealing lip are two pieces that are fixedly attached to one another. The forehead rest is moveably coupled to the reinforcement element to allow movement of the forehead rest relative to the reinforcement element. The forehead rest includes a pair of coupling structures structured to be coupled to an upper head band arrangement and the reinforcement element includes a pair of coupling structures structured to be coupled to a lower head band arrangement. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199537 | MASK SYSTEM - A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199538 | FLUID COUPLING CONDUIT WITH EXHAUST GAS NOISE REDUCTION - A fluid coupling conduit ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199539 | Nanostructured Surfaces - The present invention is directed to methods for inhibiting growth of bacteria and to nanometer scale surfaces having antibacterial properties. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199540 | Device for Plasma Treatment of Living Tissue - The invention relates to a device for plasma treatment of living tissue, with a plasma source for generating an atmospheric plasma jet, with a support device for a body part comprising the tissue to be treated, with a movement device for moving the plasma source relative to the surface of the tissue, and with a control device for controlling the movement device and for controlling the operation of the plasma source, wherein the control device has means for adjusting the plasma output as a function of the position relative to the tissue. The invention solves the technical problem of permitting more reliable and faster plasma treatment of living tissue. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199541 | PERINEAL POST PAD FOR PATIENT LOWER EXTREMITY POSITIONING SYSTEMS - A patient lower extremity positioning system that is configured to facilitate easier use of surgical instruments during open and arthroscopic procedures of the lower extremity, including, but not limited to the hip joint, acetabulum, femur, femoral neck and femoral shaft is disclosed. The patient lower extremity positioning system may include one or more perineal pads configured to be supported adjacent to a patient torso support such that the perineal pad is positionable adjacent to a patient's perineum. The perineal pad may be formed from a perineal pad body coupled to a distal transition section extending distally from the perineal pad body. The distal transition section may have a distal tip with a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the perineal pad body, thereby enabling a surgeon to more easily position surgical instruments during surgery without the perineal pad conflicting with the surgical instruments. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199542 | MULTILEVEL ORAL APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A PHARYNGEAL AIRWAY - Plural tongue gripping projections coupled to upper and lower supports grip and hold the tongue during sleep and minimize the risk of the tongue slipping back and blocking the throat. One or both of the upper and lower supports are biased together. A tongue depressor extends rearwardly and downwardly from a cross member portion of a jaw coupler. A soft palate engager extends rearwardly from the cross member. The tongue grasping device, tongue depressor and soft palate engager cooperatively resist closing of the user's pharyngeal airway. The tongue depressor and soft palate engager are desirably biased apart and supported by flexible supports to permit movement of the rear of the tongue to close the pharyngeal airway during swallowing. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199543 | STERILE DRAPE SUPPORT - A sterile drape support includes a clamp, a swivel mechanism coupled to the clamp, and an elongate support bar extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end of the support bar is coupled to the swivel mechanism so that the support bar is pivotable with respect to the clamp. For use during a medical procedure, the clamp is coupled to a bed, procedure table, or another object positioned near the bed or table during the procedure, such as a cart. A sterile drape or dressing is draped over the support bar so that the drape is held off the patient's face during the procedure. A method of preparing a patient for a medical procedure includes obtaining a sterile drape support, attaching the support to an object near the patient's bed or procedure table, and draping a sterile dressing over the drape support. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199544 | MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE REDUCING SURGICAL DRAPE - A magnetic drape comprises a drape body made of a flexible material. The drape body has a panel portion having an undersurface adapted to be laid on an uneven body and a top surface, and a given thickness between the undersurface and the top surface. A plurality of magnet units are within the flexible material of the drape body, with each said magnet unit comprising a shielding material in the shape of a cup oriented to have a bottom wall facing toward the undersurface of the drape body, and a magnet received at least partially in the cup. The magnet comprises two or more sections arranged to expose opposite polarity on a top surface of the magnetic drape, with each said section having opposite polarities oriented vertically. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199545 | Mouth Guard - A mouth guard having a “C” shape is provided with a forward portion and a pair of rearwardly extending arms. The mouth guard includes a body that provides flanges as well as a base. Rear shields are embedded in the base portions of the arms, and the shields are preferably of a corrugated configuration so as to have ridges separated by troughs. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199546 | Smoking Pipe Apparatus - A smoking pipe apparatus includes an elongated body having a first end, a second end, a base, a primary side, a first margin, and a second margin. Also, a bowl including a sidewall extending from a step that terminates at the primary side, the bowl includes multiple voids that are disposed inward from the step toward the base. The voids inwardly terminate at a central ridge located inward from the step toward the base wherein the ridge is extended toward the primary side between the step and the voids. Also, passageways are within the body extending from the voids. A screen that is supported on an outer periphery by the step and centrally on the ridge, the screen is concave from the primary side. Operationally, tobacco is ignited in the screen concave area, a diffusion of smoke is created in the voids for an outward omnidirectional burn of the tobacco. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199547 | Combustion Apparatus - A combustion apparatus includes a combustion chamber, an air chamber, an air supply, an air supply inlet, and an air supply outlet. The combustion chamber may hold a combustible substance within the air chamber. After the substance is ignited, the air chamber may be closed and pressurized to direct the substance through the combustion chamber and out of the air chamber for ingestion by a user. The apparatus facilitates controlled combustion, consumption, and exhaust of a substance. The apparatus further permits self-contained collection of waste and byproducts that may be generated during combustion of a substance. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199548 | PIPE LIGHTER HOLDER AND TOOL - A standard smoking lighter slides into a hole on top of a plastic sheath so that only the top of the lighter is exposed. The bottom of the sheath has a hammer like protrusion at one end to stuff tobacco or other herb into a pipe. The opposite end of the bottom has a pivot point for a poker which serves to mix the herb and ash within the pipe and/or clean the debris from the pipe. The poker folds up into the sheath when not in use. Thus, a three function pipe tool provides a lighter, a stuffer and a poker. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199549 | SIZE-ADAPTABLE CIGAR SPLITTER APPARATUS - An improved size adaptable cigar splitting apparatus comprising and outer body and an inner size adapting sleeve adapted to be slidingly engaged therewith and further comprising a cutting blade for splitting the wrapper and, if present, packaging of a cigar, cigarillo or other smoking device. In a preferred embodiment, the inner size adapting sleeve may be cylindrical in shape and is removable, allowing the invention to be adapted to various sizes of smoking devices. The cigar splitter apparatus of the invention is adapted to receive smoking devices of various diameters which include all common diameters of smoking devices currently in use. The improved size adaptable cigar splitter apparatus of the invention may further comprise a lanyard tang adapted to receive a necklace, lanyard, or similar structure to facilitate ease of carrying. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199550 | CIGARETTE AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A cigarette comprising a tobacco rod comprising a tobacco filler and a cigarette paper which is wrapped around the tobacco filler, a filter comprising a filter member and a filter wrapping paper which is integrally wrapped around the filter member, and a tipping member which is bonded onto the tobacco rod and the filter with a pressure-sensitive adhesive to connect the tobacco rod and the filter. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199551 | Smoking Article and Method of Manufacturing a Smoking Article - A smoking article ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199552 | BANDED PAPERS, SMOKING ARTICLES AND METHODS - Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199553 | Tobacco Having Altered Amounts Of Environmental Contaminants And Methods For Producing Such Lines - Disclosed herein are genetically modified tobacco plants, and tobacco products derived from such plants, comprising an altered uptake and/or altered levels of at least one environmental contaminant or other non-natural chemical as compared to an unmodified parent tobacco plant from which the modified plant is derived. The alteration in uptake and/or levels may be a reduction, or alternatively an increase, in the uptake and/or levels of the environmental contaminant or other non-natural chemical. These methods and plants are useful for improving tobacco products or in generating tobacco lines that may have environmentally useful properties. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199554 | HAIR WEFT WITH BUTTONS - Hair weft with buttons, which is consisted of hair pieces ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199555 | APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR APPLYING AT LEAST ONE APPLICATION AGENT TO FIBROUS MATERIALS - The invention relates to an applicator device for applying at least one application agent ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199556 | Tweezer-Applicator - Tweezer-applicators having an applicator arranged linearly with tweezers are disclosed. The applicator may comprise a substantially flat rectangular shaped group of bristles that are arranged substantially straight along a linear axis of the tweezer-applicator. By virtue of having an applicator arranged substantially straight along the linear axis and in line with the tweezers, a user may grip the tweezers without the applicator interfering with a grip of a user and provide the user with precision while applying product to a portion of a body. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199557 | NOVEL ENHANCED HOT TOWELS - The disclosure provides a personal portable device with at least two compartments, where one compartment comprises a substrate, such as a towel, and the other compartment contains a solvent, such as an anti-microbial solvent or cleansing solvent, where the device introduces or impregnates the solvent into the substrate, and where the substrate of the device can be heated. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199558 | Methods for Applying Artificial Tanning Liquid or Semi-Solid Product Using a Brush - A method of applying a liquid or semi-solid artificial tanning product to the skin comprising the steps of applying a small amount of a liquid or semi-solid tanning product to a makeup brush, contacting an area of skin with the makeup brush, using a circular motion to apply the product to the area of skin, allowing the product to dry on the skin, and optionally repeating these on the same area of skin or moving to a new area of skin, is presented. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199559 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVABLE GEL APPLICATIONS FOR NAILS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Novel radiation curable gel-based mammalian nail coating compositions, kits containing these compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions and/or kits are useful, inter alia, for providing durable, “soak-off” type nail coatings. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199560 | COMPOSITIONS FOR REMOVABLE GEL APPLICATIONS FOR NAILS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Novel radiation curable gel-based mammalian nail coating compositions, kits containing these compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions and/or kits are useful, inter alia, for providing durable, “soak-off” type nail coatings. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199561 | Curling Iron and Flat Iron That Decrease Injury Due to Burns - A hair curling iron or a flat hair iron has rows or rings of unheated combs attached to a heated barrel or paddle with a slotted clamp that accepts the rows or rings of combs. The rows or rings of combs provide a buffer between the heated barrel or paddle and the skin or scalp. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199562 | Breathable Gym Wrap Apparatus, Devices, and Methods - The present invention provides a gym wrap device that is comprised of multiple layers of fabric that minimize sweat absorption by wicking away moisture from skin and hair and transferring heat away from the head while also allowing in cooler air. The first layer is a breathable wicking mesh fabric that offers a gripping surface and transfers moisture from the hair to the second layer of the gym wrap. The second fabric layer is designed to act as a temporary “holding” layer as the moisture is eventually wicked away and evaporated through the third layer of fabric that is comprised of a Quick Wicking Poly Pique Knit yarn that offers outstanding moisture management and comfort. This process keeps hair flat thereby making it easier to style after a workout which extends the time of maintaining a hairstyle or hairdo (“Do”). | 2013-08-08 |
20130199563 | ADJUSTABLE BRUSH CLEANING APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a semiconductor wafer includes a rotary brush to be positioned to clean the semiconductor wafer, and an optical sensing device associated with the rotary brush to sense a separation distance between a reference position thereon and the semiconductor wafer. An actuator is coupled to the optical sensing device to position the rotary brush based upon the sensed separation distance. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199564 | Retractable Display Screen Cleaner - A hand held cleaning apparatus with a retractable, self-replenishing cleaning assembly used to remove fingerprints and dirt from display screens. A dry compound is used to clean screens ranging from personal cell phone screens to larger monitor-sized display screens. In a simple one-handed motion, the cleaning assembly is extended to be used, and then retracted for storage. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199565 | VEHICLE WASH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention is directed at systems and methods which provide for effective cleaning and drying of vehicles of different shapes and sizes. The invention in one example includes a vehicle washing apparatus comprising a conveyor system to move a vehicle along a path, and a bridge assembly supported above a vehicle and moveable along the length thereof. At least one trolley assembly is operatively supported by the bridge assembly and is moveable in a direction generally transverse to the movement of the bridge assembly. At least one cleaning arm assembly for delivering cleaning fluid to or for brushing the surface of a vehicle is operatively supported by the at least one trolley assembly or bridge. The cleaning arm assembly is moveable with the bridge assembly along the length of the vehicle, and transversely with the at least one trolley assembly to adjust the location of the cleaning arm relative to the vehicle, wherein the bridge assembly moves in association with movement of the vehicle to position the cleaning arm assembly adjacent at least a portion of the front, sides and rear of the vehicle as it moves along the path. A variable impact or patterning spray arm or drying system is also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199566 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING FILTERS - The invention relates to a method for cleaning filters ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199567 | METHOD FOR WASHING INCINERATION ASH AND DUST CONTAINED IN EXTRACTED CEMENT KILN COMBUSTION GAS - To minimize harmful effects on operation due to scale adhesion while accommodating increase in the amount of generated chlorine bypass dust and suppress facility cost and running cost including medical agent cost low when incineration ash and dust contained in extracted cement kiln combustion gas are subject to water treatment. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199568 | COLLAPSIBLE AND TRANSPORTABLE AUTOMATED CAR WASH - A collapsible and transportable automated carwash includes a bay with a collapsible frame. The collapsible frame has a plurality of collapsible cross-members. The collapsible cross-members are on the bottom and top of the frame connecting the left side of the collapsible frame to the right side of the collapsible frame. The plurality of collapsible cross-members allows the collapsible frame to collapse and reduce the width of the carwash. Whereby, the collapsible and transportable automated carwash is transportable. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199569 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION COMPRISING MANGANESE-OXALATE - The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising MGDA, managanese oxalate and a bleach compound. In particular the invention provides detergent compositions that are suitable for automatic dishwashing (ADW). | 2013-08-08 |
20130199570 | CLEANING ROBOT SYSTEM AND ITS METHOD FOR CONTROLING - Disclosed are a cleaning robot system and its method for controlling which make it possible to reliably and quickly clean with the aid of the cleaning robot. The cleaning robot system comprises at least one external device each formed of an indicator and a virtual wall setting function, with the aid of which cleaning work can be performed by the unit of blocks about a cleaning area reference point, not leaving non-cleaned area behind. Since the access of the cleaning robot can be restricted by means of a virtual wall set by an external device, any damages of furniture due to a collision of the cleaning robot can be prevented, and the cleaning robot can be barred from escaping from the set cleaning area. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199571 | NOVEL THERMAL METHOD FOR RAPID COKE MEASUREMENT IN LIQUID ROCKET ENGINES - There is disclosed a method of cleaning a liquid hydrocarbon-cooled bipropellant rocket engine. In an embodiment, method includes heating the engine to a temperature. The method includes applying ozone for a period of time. The method includes determining the temperature and the period of time are each sufficient to remove carbonaceous deposits. In another embodiment, the method may further include thermally imaging the heat transfer surfaces. There is disclosed apparatus for cleaning a liquid hydrocarbon-cooled bipropellant rocket engine. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a heater, an ozone source, and a thermal camera. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199572 | FILM-FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING FILM-FORMING APPARATUS - Ignition sections are provided at two locations on each of lower portions of the side surfaces on both sides of a film-forming chamber so as to be provided at four locations in total. A flowing current is applied to the ignition sections when a flammable by-product is ignited. A first detecting section for measuring a pressure in the film-forming chamber is formed on the side surface of the film-forming chamber. A second detecting section is formed at the lower portion of the side surface of the film-forming chamber. A third detecting section for measuring a spatial temperature in the film-forming chamber is formed at an upper portion of the film-forming chamber. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199573 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN REMOVAL - A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199574 | METHOD OF USE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR POWER TOOL - A method of using a hand-held power tool having a debris removal attachment is provided. The method includes providing a hand-held power tool having an output shaft and selectively coupling an extension shaft to the output shaft. The method also includes coupling a first impeller to the extension shaft and providing a housing adjacent the first impeller. The method further includes rotating the first impeller to generate a pressure differential sufficient to draw debris into the housing. The extension shaft has a first end and a second end, the first end configured to couple to the output shaft of the hand-held power tool, and the second end configured to couple to a tool bit. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING DEBRIS - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for collecting debris produced by a tool from a work location on a work surface. The apparatus comprises an enclosure surrounding and defining the work location within an interior thereof and an outer body located to the outside of the enclosure. The enclosure is spaced apart from the work surface by a gap distance wherein the enclosure and the outer body enclose and define chamber therebetween. The apparatus further comprises a port passing through the outer body so as to place the chamber in fluidic communication with a vacuum source. The method comprises containing the debris at the work location within the interior of the enclosure, drawing the debris between the enclosure and the surface into the chamber and suctioning the debris out of the chamber through a collection port. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CLEAR A LIQUID FUEL SUPPLY LINE - A system to clear a liquid fuel supply line in a turbomachine includes a valve configured to control a flow of cleanser into the liquid fuel supply line. The system also includes a controller configured to control the valve to allow the flow of cleanser when liquid fuel is not being supplied to a combustion can of the turbomachine through the liquid fuel supply line. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199577 | Flux Residue Cleaning System and Method - A flux residue cleaning system includes first and second immersion chambers, first and second spray chambers, and a drying chamber. The first immersion chamber softens an outer region of a flux residue formed around microbumps interposed between a wafer and a die when the wafer is immersed in a first chemical. The first spray chamber removes the outer region of the flux residue when the wafer is impinged upon by a first chemical spray in order to expose an inner region of the flux residue. The second immersion chamber softens the inner region of the flux residue when the wafer is immersed in a second chemical. The second spray chamber removes the inner region of the flux residue when the wafer is impinged upon by a second chemical spray in order to clean the wafer to a predetermined standard. The drying chamber dries the wafer. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199578 | Substrate Treating Apparatus And Substrate Treating Method - A substrate processing apparatus and a substrate processing method are capable of restraining or preventing the generation of streaky particles on a substrate surface by excellent removal of a rinsing liquid therefrom. The substrate processing apparatus has a substrate inclining mechanism for inclining a substrate held by a substrate holding mechanism. After a rinsing liquid has been supplied onto a substrate to form a liquid mass, the substrate is inclined at a small angle by the substrate inclining mechanism. Then, the liquid mass is downwardly moved without being fragmented and then falls down without leaving minute droplets on the substrate top. Thereafter, the substrate is returned to a horizontal posture and then dried. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199579 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STAIN REMOVAL - A hand carried, manually operated apparatus for cleaning flooring, carpet, upholstery, and the like includes a cleansing fluid chamber, a waste fluid chamber, a pump and an applicator. A first fluid passageway connects the pump and cleansing fluid chamber, a second passageway connects the cleansing fluid chamber and applicator, a third passageway connects the applicator and waste fluid chamber, and a fourth passageway connects the waste fluid chamber and pump. A first one-way valve permits flow from the pump to the cleansing fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow; and a second one-way valve permits flow from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber but inhibits reverse flow. Air is transferred through the pump from the waste fluid chamber to the cleansing fluid chamber as cleansing fluid is transferred to the applicator from the cleansing fluid chamber and waste fluid is transferred from the applicator to the waste fluid chamber. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199580 | DRYING APPARATUS WITH EXHAUST CONTROL CAP FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A drying apparatus for drying a semiconductor wafer includes a processing chamber including a rinsing section and a drying section adjacent thereto. The rinsing section has a chamber loading slot associated therewith for receiving the semiconductor wafer. The drying section has a chamber unloading slot associated therewith for outputting the semiconductor wafer. An exhaust control cap is carried by the processing chamber and includes a bottom wall, a top wall, at least one intermediate wall between the bottom and top walls, and a side wall coupled to the top, bottom and the at least one intermediate wall to define stacked exhaust sections. The exhaust control cap has a cap loading slot aligned with the chamber loading slot, a cap unloading slot aligned with the chamber unloading slot, and at least one exhaust port configured to be coupled to a vacuum source. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199581 | EQUIPMENT DISINFECTING AND DRYING UNIT - A unit for cleaning, drying and disinfecting equipment. The unit comprises a cabinet, a baffle disposed in the cabinet spaced apart from a rear wall of the cabinet, a plurality of adjustable nozzles for directing chemically treated air at the equipment, and a means for applying atomized chemicals into the flow of air. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199582 | VEHICLE WASH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention is directed at systems and methods which provide for effective cleaning and drying of vehicles of different shapes and sizes. The invention in one example includes a vehicle washing apparatus comprising a conveyor system to move a vehicle along a path, and a bridge assembly supported above a vehicle and moveable along the length thereof. At least one trolley assembly is operatively supported by the bridge assembly and is moveable in a direction generally transverse to the movement of the bridge assembly. At least one cleaning arm assembly for delivering cleaning fluid to or for brushing the surface of a vehicle is operatively supported by the at least one trolley assembly or bridge. The cleaning arm assembly is moveable with the bridge assembly along the length of the vehicle, and transversely with the at least one trolley assembly to adjust the location of the cleaning arm relative to the vehicle, wherein the bridge assembly moves in association with movement of the vehicle to position the cleaning arm assembly adjacent at least a portion of the front, sides and rear of the vehicle as it moves along the path. A variable impact or patterning spray arm or drying system is also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199583 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher having a tub defining a wash chamber and at least one dish rack located within the wash chamber. The dishwasher also has at least one spray arm located in the wash chamber and at least one nozzle located in the wash chamber and configured to provide a spray of liquid into the dish rack. A diverter valve controls the supply of liquid from a liquid supply to the at least one nozzle. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199584 | UNIT OF WASHING FOR MACHINE OF CLEANING OF OPHTHALMIC GLASSES OR OTHER SUBSTRATES - A washing unit for machines that clean ophthalmic glass ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199585 | VEHICLE WASH SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The invention is directed at systems and methods which provide for effective cleaning and drying of vehicles of different shapes and sizes. The invention in one example includes a vehicle washing apparatus comprising a conveyor system to move a vehicle along a path, and a bridge assembly supported above a vehicle and moveable along the length thereof. At least one trolley assembly is operatively supported by the bridge assembly and is moveable in a direction generally transverse to the movement of the bridge assembly. At least one cleaning arm assembly for delivering cleaning fluid to or for brushing the surface of a vehicle is operatively supported by the at least one trolley assembly or bridge. The cleaning arm assembly is moveable with the bridge assembly along the length of the vehicle, and transversely with the at least one trolley assembly to adjust the location of the cleaning arm relative to the vehicle, wherein the bridge assembly moves in association with movement of the vehicle to position the cleaning arm assembly adjacent at least a portion of the front, sides and rear of the vehicle as it moves along the path. A variable impact or patterning spray arm or drying system is also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199586 | ADJUSTABLE CRUTCH WITH AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT - The invention concerns a variable-length crutch | 2013-08-08 |
20130199587 | CANE - A cane has a rectilinear, or approximately rectilinear, shaft, an upper end, including a handle for gripping and support, and a lower end provided with a ferrule having a non-slip function. The ferrule has a widening in the form of a disc that is coaxial with the cane and is intended to form a lever that is able to allow recovery when a pressure is applied. The shaft and handle are made of a lightweight material, and the ferrule contains a ballast so as to move the center of gravity of the cane as close as possible to the lower end, while the ferrule has a convex end wall. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199588 | Strong and versatile spike attachments for walking sticks and canes, retrieving sticks, and miscellaneous walking assistance devices - Solid metal components welded together result in Strong and Versatile Spike Attachments for Walking Sticks and Canes, Retrieving Sticks, and Miscellaneous Walking Assistance Devices design, which coupled with the semi-flexible attachment design and with several sizes being available, may be attached to existing walking and retrieving sticks, canes, crutches, walkers, etc. Since a precise fit is not necessary, the user can make or have made a customized walking or retrieving stick or a cane as to a desired size, overall length, curvature, texture, twist, weight, etc., from readily available materials. This spike and spike attachment invention should be very beneficial for snow and ice conditions or steep and slippery slopes for avid hikers, all walkers, and especially for people that are not secure on their feet without some assistance. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199589 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORAGE - In accordance with one embodiment, a system for storing commodities is provided. The system may include a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin may further have an internal strapping. In accordance with one embodiment, a method for storing commodities is provided. The method may include providing a tarpaulin. In one embodiment, the method for storing commodities may include configuring the tarpaulin to provide internal strapping. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199590 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE FOR A THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR OF A VEHICLE WITH A SEALING ELEMENT AND VEHICLE HAVING THE THERMOELECTRIC MODULE - A thermoelectric module includes an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface each being assigned to a respective hot side or cold side and forming an intermediate space therebetween, a geometric axis and at least one sealing element. The sealing element at least partially forms the inner circumferential surface or is separated from the hot side or cold side disposed there only by an electric insulation layer. The sealing element seals the intermediate space at least with respect to the cold side and has at least one electric conductor connecting at least one thermoelectric element disposed in the thermoelectric module to at least one other electric conductor disposed outside the thermoelectric module. A vehicle having the thermoelectric module is also provided. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199591 | Arrangement for Generating Electricity with Thermoplastic Generators and Solar Energy Collector Means - An arrangement for generating electricity including thermoelectric generators, the generators converting a heat difference between a first and a second surface of a generator in electricity, elements to provide a heated first medium to the first surfaces of the one or more thermoelectric generators and elements to provide a second medium with a temperature lower than that of the first medium to the second surfaces of the one or more thermoelectric generators. The first medium is heated by solar energy collector elements, which solar energy collector elements transfer collected solar energy to air passing through the solar energy collector elements. The first medium is a working fluid or the heated air itself. The second medium is a working fluid or ambient air with a lower temperature than the first medium. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199592 | APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR EMBEDDED THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS - An apparatus and a system for embedded thermoelectric generators are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus is embedded in an interface where the ambient temperatures on two sides of the interface are different. In one embodiment, the apparatus is fabricated with the interface in integrity as a unitary piece. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a first thermoelectric material embedded through the interface. The apparatus further includes a second thermoelectric material embedded through the interface. The first thermoelectric material is electrically coupled to the second thermoelectric material. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes an output structure coupled to the first thermoelectric material and the second thermoelectric material and configured to output a voltage. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199593 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT MODULE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a thermoelectric conversion element, a thermoelectric conversion element module, and a method of manufacturing the same that can easily realize high-density arrangement of thermoelectric conversion elements and securement of connection reliability. The thermoelectric conversion element has, for example, rod-shaped thermoelectric conversion material, tube that has an insulation property and an adiabatic property and houses thermoelectric conversion material, and electrodes that are in close adhesion to the end surfaces of thermoelectric conversion material and tube. A surface roughness Ra of the end surfaces is larger than 0.8 micrometers. In the present invention, the thermoelectric conversion elements can be arranged at a high density such that tubes are in close adhesion to each other. Also, since the close adhesion surface of electrodes on the end surfaces is large, the connection reliability of electrodes is further improved. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199594 | TRANSPORTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A transportable photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic devices, a composite frame to which the plurality of photovoltaic devices are affixed, and a base structure to which the composite frame is movably attached through at least one variable-angle mount structure. The orientation of the frame and the light concentrating elements relative to the base structure can be altered employing the at least one variable-angle mount structure. The frame and the plurality of photovoltaic devices can be assembled prior to shipping, and the base structure can be manufactured on site. The transportable photovoltaic system is not affixed to ground or other fixture, but can be picked up at any time during the operational lifetime. The transportable photovoltaic system can be rapidly deployed with little or no site preparation requirement other than generally level ground, and can be retracted to a lower exposure position to avoid storm and/or hazardous conditions. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199595 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR COOLING BY VORTEX GAS CIRCULATION - A convective method is employed to cool a solar concentrator device. The convective method employs formation of a vortex gas circulation inside an enclosure of the solar concentrator device, which is bounded by at least one light-path altering component, sidewalls, and a back panel. Optionally, a heat sink assembly can be provided within the enclosure. Internal convention through the vortex gas circulation transfers the heat generated at a photovoltaic cell to all surfaces of the solar concentrator device to facilitate radiative and/or convective cooling at the outside surfaces of the enclosure. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199596 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTION APPARATUS - The invention concerns a solar energy collection apparatus which is capable of producing electricity and hot water. The apparatus ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199597 | TRANSPORTABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A transportable photovoltaic system includes a plurality of photovoltaic devices, a composite frame to which the plurality of photovoltaic devices are affixed, and a base structure to which the composite frame is movably attached through at least one variable-angle mount structure. The orientation of the frame and the light concentrating elements relative to the base structure can be altered employing the at least one variable-angle mount structure. The frame and the plurality of photovoltaic devices can be assembled prior to shipping, and the base structure can be manufactured on site. The transportable photovoltaic system is not affixed to ground or other fixture, but can be picked up at any time during the operational lifetime. The transportable photovoltaic system can be rapidly deployed with little or no site preparation requirement other than generally level ground, and can be retracted to a lower exposure position to avoid storm and/or hazardous conditions. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199598 | Photovoltaic Roofing Panels, Photovoltaic Roofing Assemblies, and Roofs Using Them - The present invention relates generally to photovoltaic devices, and more particularly to photovoltaic roofing products in which photovoltaic elements are affixed to roofing substrates. In one embodiment of the invention, a photovoltaic roofing panel comprising a roofing panel substrate having a top surface; and at least six discrete photovoltaic elements affixed to the roofing panel substrate with their photovoltaically-active areas exposed at the top surface of the roofing panel. Another embodiment of the invention is a photovoltaic roofing assembly comprising: a plurality of discrete photovoltaic roofing elements, each comprising one or more photovoltaic elements affixed to a roofing substrate; and a joining member, wherein the plurality of photovoltaic roofing elements are disposed on and affixed to the joining member and are electrically interconnected. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199599 | POLYESTER FILM, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A polyester film containing (A) a polyester, (B) a monofunctional glycidyl ether compound represented by the following general formula, and (C) a reaction promoter can prevent gelation and can reduce vaporization in forming a film, and is excellent in adhesiveness and weather resistance. In the formula, R | 2013-08-08 |
20130199600 | ARTICLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS RELATING TO THERMAL STABILITY OF NANOSTRUCTURED AND/OR MICROSTRUCTURED MATERIALS - The present invention generally relates to articles, systems, and methods relating to the thermal stability of nanostructured and/or microstructured materials. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199601 | Organic Spintronic Devices and Methods for Making the Same - An organic spintronic photovoltaic device ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199602 | SOLAR CELL WITH MICROSTRUCTURE THEREIN - A solar cell includes a substrate; multiple silicon rods formed on a surface of the substrate; an insulator layer formed on the surface of the substrate while the silicon rods are still exposed; a silicon shell layer formed on outside of each of the silicon rods; and a In | 2013-08-08 |
20130199603 | PHOTOSENSITIVE SOLID STATE HETEROJUNCTION DEVICE - The invention provides a solid-state p-n heterojunction comprising an organic p-type material in contact with an n-type material wherein said heterojunction is sensitised by at least one sensitizing agent, characterised in that the device comprises a cathode separated from said n-type material by a porous barrier layer of at least one insulating material. Also provided are opto-electronic devices such as solar cells or photo-sensors comprising such a p-n heterojunction, and methods for the manufacture of such a heterojunction or device. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199604 | SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - A solar cell comprises a region formed on a substrate. The region has a dopant. The region can be one of a selective emitter and a back surface field of the solar cell. A grid line is deposited over a first portion of the region. A dopant profile is generated that has a concentration of electrically active dopants at a surface portion on the first portion of the region smaller than the concentration of electrically active dopants at a distance away from the surface portion. In an embodiment, an electrical activity of a portion of the dopant is deactivated in a second portion of the region outside the grid line. The grid line is used as a mask for deactivating the dopant. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199605 | COMPOSITE OF GRAPHENE OXIDE AND NANOSTRUCTURES, METHODS OF MAKING AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A method of forming a graphene oxide based layer includes preparing a dispersion of graphene oxide and nanostructures, and spin coating the dispersion on a surface of a substrate to form a spin coated film thereon; and thermally annealing the spin coated film to form the graphene oxide based layer, where the mass ratio of the graphene oxide and the nanostructures in the graphene oxide based layer is in a range of about 1:0.01 w/w to 1:0.8 w/w. The nanostructures are functionalized with carboxylic acid. The nanostructures include carbon nanotubes, or nanofibers. The carbon nanotubes include single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) or multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). | 2013-08-08 |
20130199606 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING BACK SURFACE FIELD AND METALLIZED CONTACTS ON A SOLAR CELL DEVICE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a process for making solar cells. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a solar cell device, includes providing a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, selectively disposing a first metal paste in a first pattern on the first surface of the substrate, forming a first dielectric layer over the first metal paste on the first surface of the substrate, forming a second metal paste in a second pattern over the first dielectric layer align with the first metal paste, and simultaneously heating the first and the second metal pastes disposed on the first surface of the substrate to form a first group of contacts on the first surface of the substrate, wherein at least a portion of the second metal paste forms the first group of contacts that each extend through the first dielectric layer to connect with the first metal paste to the first surface of the substrate. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199607 | HAIL RESISTANT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic module comprising a front sheet, a front encapsulant layer, at least one photoactive cell having a frontface and a backface, and a backing sheet, wherein the backface of the photoactive cell is in direct contact with the backing sheet. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199608 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL COMPRISING A TCO LAYER - A method for fabricating a photovoltaic device, including depositing a TCO-layer on a substrate and annealing the TCO layer by laser irradiation having irradiation parameters, wherein the irradiation parameters are selected such that the annealing includes increasing the haze % of the TCO layer compared to the as deposited TCO layer. Additionally, a TCO layer having a haze % of at least 2% in the visible light wavelength range and a surface roughness of less than 0 nanometer RMS, and a photovoltaic device including such TCO-layer. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199609 | Solar Cell Connector - A device to position solar cells on a vertical axis and provide structural support and act, optionally, as a means of electrical interconnect. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199610 | Process for Producing a Transparent Electrode, Method of Manufacturing a Photovoltaic Cell Array - A method can be used to produce a photovoltaic cell. A first transparent electrically conductive layer is deposited over the substrate. A metal oxide layer is deposited over a surface of the electrically conductive layer facing away from the substrate. The metal oxide layer is subdivided into a number of metal particles by a thermal decomposition. A second transparent electrically conductive layer is deposited over the metal particles. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199611 | Method for Forming Flexible Solar Cells - The invention provides for a semiconductor wafer with a metal support element suitable for the formation of a flexible or sag tolerant photovoltaic cell. A method for forming a photovoltaic cell may comprise providing a semiconductor wafer have a thickness greater than 150 μm, the wafer having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first and etching the semiconductor wafer a first time so that the first etching reduces the thickness of the semiconductor wafer to less than 150 μm. After the wafer has been etched a first time, a metal support element may be constructed on or over the first surface; and a photovoltaic cell may be fabricated, wherein the semiconductor wafer comprises the base of the photovoltaic cell. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199612 | HYDROPHOBIC SUBSTRATE WITH ANTI-REFLECTIVE PROPERTY METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - Provided are a hydrophobic antireflective substrate, a method for manufacturing the same, and a solar cell module including the same. The hydrophobic antireflective substrate includes: a substrate; a nanostructured layer having nanostructured portions formed on the substrate and nanoporous portions formed between the nanostructured portions; and a hydrophobic coating film formed on the nanostructured portions. The method for manufacturing a hydrophobic antireflective substrate includes: forming a nanostructured layer having nanostructured portions and nanoporous portions formed between the nanostructured portions on a substrate; and forming a hydrophobic coating film on the nanostructured portions. In the hydrophobic antireflective substrate disclosed herein, a porous nanostructured layer is formed on the substrate and a hydrophobic coating film is formed on the nanostructured layer, so that the hydrophobic antireflective substrate has ultra-hydrophobic property corresponding to a large water droplet contact angle. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199613 | INK FOR ACTIVE LAYER OF ORGANIC SOLAR CELL, ORGANIC SOLAR CELL, AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC SOLAR CELL - The present invention aims to provide an ink for an active layer of an organic solar cell, wherein an active layer having high energy conversion efficiency can be stably and easily formed from the ink; an organic solar cell having high energy conversion efficiency; and a method for producing the organic solar cell. A first aspect of the present invention is an ink for an active layer of an organic solar cell, the ink comprising: an organic semiconductor compound; an inorganic semiconductor compound; an organic solvent; and a dispersant; wherein the dispersant is a compound having a structure with an aromatic ring and/or heterocyclic ring and a polar group asymmetrically bonded to the structure, and fulfills all of the following requirements (1) to (3):
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20130199614 | PHOTOELECTRIC ELEMENT, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND PHOTOSENSITIZER - A photoelectric element | 2013-08-08 |
20130199615 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF SUBSEA EQUIPMENT - An underwater assembly includes a flow control device and an actuator coupled to the flow control device, where the actuator is configured to actuate the flow control device. The underwater assembly further includes an insulated housing surrounding the flow control device and the actuator, where the insulated housing is configured to retain heat. The underwater assembly also includes a thermal control system comprising a heat exchanger configured to control a temperature of the actuator. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199616 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING NATURAL GAS FOR UTILIZATION AS A FUEL - Natural gas is produced when LNG that is contained in an insulated LNG cargo tank(s) of a non-self-propelled LNG carrier (i.e., a barge) evaporates as a result of heat leakage through the walls of the insulated cargo tank(s). The natural gas is transferred from the barge to a tugboat or a towboat that is equipped with natural gas burning engines through a flexible gas transfer assembly so that the tugboat is powered by the natural gas fuel. The pressure in the cargo tank(s) on the barge is, therefore, effectively managed to prevent or substantially reduce the buildup of pressure within the LNG cargo tank(s). The LNG can then be contained within the LNG cargo tank(s) for an appropriate period of time and can be delivered at an appropriate and acceptable equilibrium pressure and temperature. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199617 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DELIVERING BUILDING MATERIALS - A system and process for mixing and distributing building materials. This system and process can also include a way or a means for calibrating the mixing of these materials. This system and process can also include a system for tracking the materials that flow through the system, and for controlling the type of material used in the system. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199618 | ACTIVE VORTEX CONTROL SYSTEM (AVOCS) AND METHOD FOR ISOLATION OF SENSITIVE COMPONENTS FROM EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS - An active vortex control system (AVOCS) includes a set of primary injectors that inject gas into a cavity to generate a vortex in front of and possibly around components inside the cavity. The vortex interferes with an external flow field in an opening to the cavity to protect the components from the external environment. Sets of secondary injectors may inject gas at a reduced mass flow into the cavity to compensate for energy losses to maintain the coherence of the vortex. The AVOCS is well suited for use in windowless endo- and exo-atmospheric interceptors to protect the electro-optical imagers and optical components from Earth atmosphere. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199619 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEACTIVATING A HYDRAULIC DEVICE THAT IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC OIL - A method of deactiving an underwater hydraulic device provides a hydraulic device that is capable of being operated under water, the device having a hydraulic cylinder with a pushrod and a piston. The device is lowered below a water surface with a hose reel that is located at the water surface area such as on a marine vessel. The hose reel includes first and second hydraulic hoses that connect to the cylinder on opposing sides of the piston. Fluid flow in the first and second hydraulic hoses is continuously monitored. The ratio of the volume of fluid flowing into the cylinder from one side of the piston to the volume of fluid flowing into the cylinder from the other side of the cylinder is continuously calculated with a computer or controller. The hydraulic device is deactivated if the ratio varies from a preset value. One embodiment includes a plurality of flow meters for measuring fluid flow to and from one or more hydraulicly powered apparatuses. In one embodiment outputs of the flow meters are analyzed to determine if the hydraulic system has a leak, and if a leak is detected, a warning is issued and/or one or more of the connected hydraulically powered apparatuses are shut down, and/or the hydraulic power supply is shut down. | 2013-08-08 |
20130199620 | LIQUID STORAGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PRESSURE IN THE SAME - A sulfurization facility, where the sulfurizing reaction is conducted in a wet smelting for nickel oxide ore, is improved particularly with the structural modification of its liquid storage vessels so that the consumption of a hydrogen sulfide gas used in a sulfurization step and the consumption of an alkali solution used for processing an exhaust gas can be reduced and the overall cost of operation will thus be minimized. The present invention is directed towards a liquid storage apparatus for use in the sulfurization facility for sulfurizing a sulfate solution to produce a sulfide, the apparatus comprising a plurality of liquid storage vessels ( | 2013-08-08 |
20130199621 | AIRCRAFT, PROPULSION SYSTEM, AND INLET WITH SUPERSONIC COMPRESSION - Embodiments of an inlet, aircraft, and propulsion system includes an inlet spike with a compression surface configured to decelerate air flow from supersonic speed to subsonic speed before the air flow enters a cowling throat and diffuser section of the propulsion system. | 2013-08-08 |