32nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120199093 | Lubeless Valve Assembly For Engine - A valve assembly includes a tubular valve stem guide and a valve having a valve stem slidable in the bore of the valve stem guide. A lower valve stem seal has an annular body surrounding the valve stem and a skirt sealing with the valve stem guide. An upper valve stem seal has an annular body sealingly mounted on the valve stem and a skirt portion overlapping with the annular body of the lower valve stem seal during the reciprocating movement of the valve stem so that the upper and lower valve stem seals cooperate to prevent flow of oil to the bore of the valve stem guide. The valve stem is coated with a diamond-like carbon coating or a hard nitride coating, and the valve stem guide is of powered metal construction with approximately 1% by weight solid lubricant such as molybdenum disulfide or tungsten disulfide. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199094 | MULTI-CYLINDER IN-LINE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - The present disclosure relates to a multi-cylinder in-line internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle, comprising a crankshaft which rotates about a crankshaft axis during operation of the internal combustion engine, a plurality of crank throws which succeed one another in an axial direction, each of which crank throws is associated with a respective cylinder in the internal combustion engine, and a compensating arrangement for at least partially compensating the inertial forces generated on the crankshaft by revolving masses. The multi-cylinder in-line internal combustion engine has a device for varying the position of at least one of the compensating masses relative to the crankshaft as a function of engine speed. The present disclosure further relates to a method for operating such a multi-cylinder in-line internal combustion engine. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199095 | CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET WITH INTEGRAL PCV BAFFLE - A gasket for sealing between a cylinder head and a camshaft cover includes a seal portion that defines a first region and a second region. The first region seals a perimeter of a camshaft chamber, and the second region seals a perimeter of a PCV chamber. A membrane extends across the second region to define a baffle for the PCV chamber that prevents oil from sloshing up from the crankcase into the PCV chamber. The membrane is integrally formed with the seal portion from the same seal material. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199096 | COVER MEMBER FASTENING METHOD AND FASTENING STRUCTURE FOR A HEAD COVER - A cover member fastening method and fastening structure are provided which can surly fasten and fix an abutting portion needing firm abutment and fixing and suppress a deformation of the cover member while suppressing a transmission of vibration to the cover member by further reducing the contact area with an engine body. In a fastening structure for a head cover ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199097 | LUBRICATION APPARATUS FOR FOUR-STROKE ENGINE - A lubrication apparatus for a four-stroke engine ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199098 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine is provided with a sub chamber which is communicated with a combustion chamber and with a variable volume device which changes the volume of the sub chamber. The variable volume device includes a communication part arranged at a cylinder head and formed into a tubular shape, a movement member which is formed in a tubular shape so as to engage with the inside of the communication part and which has a closed end at the side facing the combustion chamber, and a support part which has a projecting part which engages with the inside of the movement member. The variable volume device has the space at the inside of the communication part divided by a movement member and is formed with a sub chamber and gas chamber. The movement member has an open end at the opposite side to the side facing the combustion chamber and is formed so that gas in the gas chamber which leaks from the parts where the movement member and the projecting part contact is discharged to the outside of the cylinder head. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199099 | AIR-FUEL RATIO CONTROL DEVICE FOR A CARBURETOR - It is intended to provide an air-fuel ratio control device for a carburetor, which is capable of variably inject fuel by opening and closing a choke valve in accordance with an opening degree of a throttle valve and the load and which is capable of achieving low cost, clean emission and fuel saving by attaining a desired air-fuel ratio in an entire operational range (rotation speed, load) of the internal combustion engine. The air-fuel ratio control device is provided with, but not limited to, a choke valve | 2012-08-09 |
20120199100 | OPERATING SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel separation device is configured to separate the first fuel from the mixed fuel to have a concentration of the high-octane fuel not more than a prescribed upper limit value. The prescribed upper limit is defined that a consumed amount of the high-octane fuel measured under a condition that the internal combustion engine is operated at an operation mode including a state in which a fuel injection amount from a first fuel injection valve for the first fuel is equal to a lower injection amount limit by using the first fuel and the second fuel separated by the fuel separation device is less than a consumed amount of the high-octane fuel measured under at the above operation mode by using the first fuel and the second fuel having the concentration of the high-octane fuel at 100% and 0%, respectively, by a prescribed amount or more. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199101 | PRESSURE RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR LOW LEAKAGE CAM ASSISTED COMMON RAIL FUEL SYSTEM, FUEL INJECTOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A fuel system includes a plurality of fuel injectors each defining a nozzle supply passage, a nozzle outlet, a low pressure space, and a drain. The fuel system includes a plurality of mechanically actuated pressure intensifiers each including a tappet and being positioned partially within one of the fuel injectors, and a common rail fluidly connecting with each of the fuel injectors. Each of the fuel injectors further includes an injection pressure control mechanism having an injection pressure control valve. Each injection pressure control valve blocks the corresponding pressure intensifier from the common rail and fluidly connects the pressure intensifier with the low pressure space at a first position, and fluidly connects the pressure intensifier with the common rail and blocks the pressure intensifier from the low pressure space at a second position. Each of the fuel injectors further includes a pressure recovery mechanism having a pressure recovery valve. Each pressure recovery valve blocks the corresponding pressure intensifier from the common rail and fluidly connects the low pressure space and the drain at the first position, and fluidly connects the low pressure space with the common rail and blocks the low pressure space from the drain at the second position. Injecting fuel via operating the fuel system may include operating the fuel system in a low leakage mode where the pressure intensifier displaces fuel at a low pressure, between high pressure injections. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199102 | GAS FUEL ADMISSION SYSTEM FOR A GAS FIRED ENGINE - The present disclosure refers to a gas fuel admission system for a gas fired engine. A gas pressure regulating unit includes a gas pressure regulating unit inlet and a gas pressure regulating unit outlet. The gas pressure regulating unit is configured to receive gas and to discharge the gas at an injection pressure. An engine gas inlet is configured to direct gas into the at least one combustion chamber. A gas admission valve is configured to admit the gas having an injection pressure at a predetermined time for a predetermined duration into the engine gas inlet. A gas pressure relief device is fluidly connected to the gas conduit and it is configured to relieve overpressure of the gas in the gas supply conduit, if a pressure differential between the injection gas pressure and the intake air pressure is above a predetermined threshold. A specific engine control module is configured to control the gas admission valve in response to inputs from various sensing devices. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199103 | High-Pressure Fuel Pump - In a conventional high-pressure fuel pump, the interference fit part between a plunger and a retainer comes loose with time due to environmental factors and this reduces the clearance between the retainer and a tappet more than necessity, resulting in increase in the contact face pressure between the plunger and a cylinder when a side force acts on the plunger, which causes seizure between the plunger and the cylinder. In this invention, a protrusion protruding toward the tappet is provided around the through-hole for press-fitting the plunger, the through-hole provided in the center portion of the retainer. Since the clearance between the retainer and the tappet can sufficiently be kept even if the joint between the retainer and the plunger comes loose, the seizure between the plunger and the cylinder and the breakage of the plunger are less likely to occur even if the side force acts on the retainer. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199104 | CRANKCASE VENTILATION DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A crankcase ventilation device is provided for an internal combustion engine. The crankcase ventilation device includes, but is not limited to an intake air inlet configured to have intake air flowing therethrough, and a crankcase gas inlet configured to have crankcase gas flowing therethrough, and a charge air outlet configured to have charge air flowing therethrough. The crankcase ventilation device is configured to mix inlet crankcase gas with inlet intake air and let it out as charge air, where the intake air inlet, the crankcase gas inlet, and the charge air outlet open into a widening. The crankcase gas inlet opens into the widening at a crankcase gas inlet opening. The distance of the crankcase gas inlet opening from a flow central axis flowing at least through the intake air inlet in one plane is greater than the distance of the intake manifold wall from the flow central axis. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199105 | SPECIALIZED FLYING DISCS AND DISC LAUNCHING DEVICES - The present disclosure is directed to specialized flying discs and launching devices having a launching arm that can be held by a user, the arm being coupled to a flying disc via a coupler disposed at the launching end of the arm, and an attachment member disposed on the periphery of the flying disc. When swung by the user with appropriate force, the disc becomes un-coupled from the arm and takes flight. In some examples, the attachment members define distinct attachment nodes disposed within attachment openings. In some other examples the attachment member defines a concentric ring disposed on the periphery of the disc. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199106 | CROSSBOW COMPRISING A COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPONENT - A crossbow may include a crossbow barrel having reduced weight and increased strength and shock resistance to the crossbow. This invention may also aid in improving torsional resistance, improving specific stiffness, and increasing compresses strength. The invention may also reduce friction between a barrel and a bow string to increase bow string life. The invention may also reduce the friction between a barrel and a bow to allow added arrow distance. Additionally, the crossbow may decrease both vibration and sound. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199107 | WOOD PELLET STOVE FOR POWER OUTPUTS OF DOWN TO LESS THAN 1 KW - The invention relates to a wood pellet stove, comprising a feed device for automatically adding wood pellets in a metered manner from a pellet hopper belonging to the stove. Said pellet hopper having the feed device and a grate is accommodated in a lower, stationary stove part ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199108 | Oven for Use in a Gas Chromatograph - The invention is directed to an oven for use in gas chromatography. In one embodiment, the oven is comprised of a housing that defines an interior chamber within which a substantial portion of a heating element and a radial fan blade are located. The interior chamber also defines a space within which a separation column is located when the oven is in use. The substantial portion of the heating element is located so as to receive air, when the oven is in operation, that is being moved by the radial fan blade in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the blade. The space within which a separation column is located is also defined so as to receive air, when the oven is in operation, that is being moved by the radial fan blade in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the blade. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199109 | Method And System For Variable Speed Blower Control - A method of controlling a blower motor in a furnace includes applying control signals to the blower motor; determining that a reference airflow through a portion of the furnace is present; determining a reference control signal at which the reference air flow is present; receiving a requested airflow; computing a requested control signal in response to the reference air flow, the reference control signal and the requested airflow; and using the requested control signal to control the blower motor. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199110 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR USE WITH A WARMING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A humidity control system for use with a warming appliance including a warming cavity includes an internal reservoir for retaining water within the warming cavity, a metering device, and a water source external to the warming cavity and coupled in flow communication with the internal reservoir via the metering device. A controller is communicatively coupled to the metering device. The controller is configured to control a flow rate of the water from the water source to the internal reservoir based on a selected food type being warmed within the warming cavity. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199111 | Hot water snow removal system - This system is based on a provisional patent by the inventor Darrell E. Heard, Application No. 61/462,729, a hot water snow removal system wherein the system employs a salt specifically suitable for the disintegration of snow. In this system there are a series of components in the form of Appliances inline necessary to achieve the task of hot water snow removal. The first tank on page one, is a hot water heater, followed by a reduced pressure zone backflow preventer, connected to a salt processing apparatus, a heat pump, hot water storage tank, thermal fluid collector timing mechanisms, heat pump and hot fluid circulation manifold and sprinkler system. Its purpose is to prevent line freeze up at the sprinkler heads and in the sprinkler systems lines. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199112 | OVEN, ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC OVEN - The invention relates to an oven ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199113 | ROTARY ENCODER SUITABLE FOR A USE WITH A GAS VALVE ON A RANGE - A valve stem position sensor for a gas range provides a slotted housing, wiper assembly, and printed circuit board that may be aligned to allow the sensor to be installed on the valve stem from the side of the valve stem rather than over the end of the valve stem permitting the valves to be partially installed in the gas range with the valve stems extending through the console for mechanical support during the remainder of the assembly process. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199114 | THIN CHAMBER BURNER - Burner assemblies including panels (e.g., transparent panels) supported in a substantially parallel, closely-spaced relationship and gaskets and spacers sealing the space between the panels to form a perimeter seal and to define a plenum between the first and second panels with an inlet into the plenum and an outlet out of the plenum. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199115 | Solar Collector Frame - An apparatus comprising a number of platforms and a number of beams. The number of platforms has a first side and a second side. Each platform in the number of platforms is comprised of a number of devices. The number of beams is connected to the second side of the number of platforms at a plurality of connection points. The plurality of connection points is configured such that an orientation of the number of platforms remains substantially unchanged in response to a load on the number of platforms. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199116 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector, includes a glass sheet; a metal frame or another glass sheet and a metal frame; a seal between the glass sheet or sheets and the metal frame; the metal frame including a wall offset with respect to the seal and/or a wall connected to the seal by a low thermal conductivity material. The invention provides a solar collector which is compact and simple and improves solar radiation transmission. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOLAR BOILER CONSTRUCTION - A solar boiler includes a plurality of solar boiler panels forming a perimeter surrounding a boiler interior space. A support structure within the boiler interior space supports the solar boiler panels. A steam/water vessel, such as a steam drum, is mounted to the support structure within the boiler interior space. A method of constructing a solar boiler includes raising a steam/water vessel, such as a steam drum, through a leave-out area in a boiler support structure. The method also includes mounting the steam/water vessel within the boiler support structure below an upper extent of the boiler support structure. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199118 | BOTTLE CLOSURE WITH HINGED SEAL - An anesthetic container and closure for transferring anesthesia from a container to a vaporizer. A hinged closure member is moveable between an open position and a closed position by a receiving member of a vaporizer when the anesthetic container is attached to the vaporizer for transfer of liquid anesthetic from the anesthetic container to the vaporizer. The hinged closure member is moved to the closed position upon withdrawal of the receiving member. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199119 | DISTRIBUTION HEAD FOR A DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID PRODUCT - A fluid dispenser head that is adapted to be assembled on a reservoir containing the fluid, so as to dispense the fluid selectively by a dispenser member, such as a pump or a valve, that is actuated by the dispenser head. The dispenser head includes a dispenser orifice, the dispenser head including a film that incorporates bactericidal and/or bacteriostatic agents, and the film being arranged in the proximity of the dispenser orifice. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199120 | TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE COMBINATION RADIAL SNAP AND BAYONET CANNULA CONNECTOR - A medical device tube having extended retention tabs with notches therein for improved coupling of an inner cannula connector to an outer cannula connector. The medical device tube comprises an outer cannula connector having retention tabs on an outer cannula connector flange attached to the proximal end of an outer cannula. The retention tabs maintain the snap ears of the inner cannula connector when the inner cannula connector is rotated whereby the notches substantially hold the snap ears. The snap ears may further be positioned in notches in the outer cannula flange when the snap ears lock onto the outer cannula connector flange. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199121 | INHALERS - A dry powder inhaler incorporates a cyclone chamber ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199122 | DELIVERY SYSTEM - There is described a medicament delivery device which comprises a medicament reservoir, a medicament delivery passage and a metering member adapted to transfer a measured dose of medicament from the medicament reservoir to the delivery passage characterized in that the device is provided with a moisture proof barrier. The medicament delivery device is especially suited for use as an inhaler. There is therefore also described an inhaler which provides improved airflow for the dispersion of medicament, and a method of treating patients suffering from a respiratory disorder. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199123 | INTERMITTENT DOSING OF NITRIC OXIDE GAS - A method and corresponding device are described for combating microbes and infections by delivering intermittent high doses of nitric oxide to a mammal for a period of time and which cycles between high and low concentration of nitric oxide gas. The high concentration of nitric oxide is preferably delivered intermittently for brief periods of time that are interspersed with periods of time with either no nitric oxide delivery or lower concentrations of nitric oxide. The method is advantageous because at higher concentration, nitric oxide gas overwhelms the defense mechanism of pathogens that use the mammalian body to replenish their thiol defense system. A lower dose or concentration of nitric oxide gas delivered in between the bursts of high concentration nitric oxide maintains nitrosative stress pressure on the pathogens and also reduces the risk of toxicity of nitric oxide gas. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199124 | Positive Airway Pressure System With Head Position Control - The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199125 | Positive Airway Pressure System With Head Control - The invention is directed to a positive airway pressure (PAP) system with a head mounted harness assembly with a housing and a head position sensor located within or secured to the housing that detects the position of a patient's head, and communicates this head position information to a controller of the system which may be disposed within the housing having the position sensor or a second housing. The controller varies the output pressure of the pressure source, e.g. a rotary compressor, based, at least in part, on the head position information provided by the head position sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the position sensor is an accelerometer. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199126 | Modification of Sympathetic Activation and/or Respiratory Function - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for modifying sympathetic activation of a patient through alteration of respiratory function. In one form, a sub-apneic ventilation target for a ventilator is determined such that chronic sympathetic activation of the patient is mitigated. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199127 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUCTIONING FOR SECRETION REMOVAL FROM THE AIRWAY OF A MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SUBJECT - Secretions that have accumulated at or near an airway of a subject ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199128 | FOREHEAD AND NOSE BRIDGE PAD FOR CPAP INTERFACE - A pad is attachable to the forehead part of a CPAP face mask with pockets sewn into the body of the pad. The pad protects the forehead of the wearer and the nose bridge by a flap of material that fits between the seal of the mask and the wearer's nose bridge distributing the pressure from the mask seal. Persons with sleep apnea rely on CPAP therapy to prevent the obstruction in order to continue to breathe while sleeping. The CPAP masks appear medical and strange, especially to a new user of the device. By making the CPAP mask more comfortable with soft padding and also preventing marks and sores, it is more likely that the person will continue their therapy and improve their health. The invention is designed to be colorful, soft and comforting to help people with sleep apnea continue to get the necessary therapy. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199129 | BLOWER - A blower includes a housing including an inlet and an outlet, a stationary component provided to the housing, an impeller positioned between the inlet of the housing and the stationary component, and a motor adapted to drive the impeller. The housing and the stationary component cooperate to define a volute that directs air towards the outlet. The housing includes a separating wall constructed and arranged to divide the volute into a high speed airpath region and a low speed airpath region. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199130 | HYGIENIC MASK FOR AIRCRAFT CREWMEMBER AND A MASK ASSEMBLY COMPRISING THE HYGIENIC MASK - Hygienic mask ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199131 | STRAPPING FORCE INDICATOR ACCESSORY - An apparatus for indicating a strapping force applied by a headgear of a patient interface device. The apparatus includes a first portion structured to be selectively connectable to a connecting element of a mask of the patient interface device, a second portion structured to be selectively connectable to a strap of the headgear, and a force gauging mechanism coupled to the first portion and the second portion. The force gauging mechanism is structured to gauge and indicate a force being applied by the headgear in response to the second strap portion being pulled by the strap of the headgear. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199132 | PAD ASSEMBLY HAVING OUTER CASING AND SUPPORT ELEMENT - A pad assembly for use with a gas deliver mask for delivering a flow of gas to an airway of a patient is described. The pad assembly includes an outer casing and a support element. The outer cashing has a housing portion and a mounting portion. The housing portion has a first wall and a second wall defining a hollow cavity therebetween. The first wall is structured to engage a portion of the patient, and the mounting portion is structured to couple the outer casing to the patient interface device. The support element is disposed substantially within the cavity of the outer casing. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199133 | IMPLANT FOR TREATMENT OF VAGINAL AND/OR UTERINE PROLAPSE - An implant configured to treat prolapse of a pelvic organ includes a support member and an extension portion projecting from the support member. The extension portion has a barbed fixation means provided thereon for anchoring the extension portion into pelvic paravaginal tissue. The barbed fixation means allow bi-directional adjustment of the barbed fixation means relative to the tissue, and when suitably located, the barbed fixation means engage the tissue. The support member comprises a mesh material having a mass density of less than 50 g/m | 2012-08-09 |
20120199134 | HEEL OFFLOADING APPARATUS - A heel offloading apparatus including a cushion sized and adapted to surround at least a dorsal side of an Achilles tendon and substantially independently supports and stabilizes an ankle. The apparatus further includes a body for positioning the cushion relative to the ankle. The apparatus is configured to elevate an intended wearer's ankle and heel when the intended wearer is wearing the apparatus and lying in a supine position so as to relieve pressure from the heel and thereby prevent formation of heel pressure ulcers. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199135 | SALIVA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS FLOW THROUGH ORAL DEVICE - Systems for maintaining a vacuum in a patient's oral cavity comprises an oral device, a vacuum control system, and an assembly including first and second tubes for connecting the vacuum control system to the oral device. The oral device has an internal plenum, and a vacuum is drawn in the plenum by a vacuum pump connected by a first tube of the tubular assembly. The vacuum is maintained by an air source which is connected to the plenum by the second tube of the tubular assembly. By maintaining a constant circulating air bleed through the oral device and the connecting tubes, saliva may be removed from the system and collected in a saliva trap located before the vacuum pump. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199136 | Regulatable Intraoral Mandibular Advancement Device, for Preventing Snoring and Sleep Apnoea - The invention relates to a regulatable intraoral mandibular advancement device that can be used to prevent snoring and sleep apnoea. Said device comprises two splints connected by a central screw ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199137 | VACUUM ASSISTED MOUTHPIECE - A mouthpiece used for head fixation use in medical procedures. The mouthpiece incorporates a vacuum cavity above the vacuum port of the mouthpiece and a vacuum channel embedded in the mouthpiece to allow connection to a vacuum hose external to patient's mouth. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199138 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE SHIELD - A protective shield is removably mounted over an orthodontic appliance in a user's mouth and includes an outer resilient compressible material layer joined to an inner adhesive layer. The shield is flexible for easy installation over all exposed surfaces of the orthodontic appliance; but is removable after a period of use. The outer resilient material layer of the shield can be formed of closed cell foam or a gelatinous material. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199139 | INTRA-ORAL SALIVA REMOVAL CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIR PRESSURE DEVICE AND METHOD - There is provided an intra-oral saliva-removal device for introduction into a buccal vestibulum between teeth and inner parts of lips and cheeks in a mouth of a patient, the device comprising at least one uni-directional valve adapted to transfer fluids from a buccal side of the device to a lingual side thereof. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199140 | Deconstricting airway devices - An intraoral airway having opposing trays with a soft lining or cushion to grip the maxillary and mandibular dental arches of a patient with a fixed relationship in such a manner as to gently open the mouth and thrust the mandibular component slightly forward thereby opening the oral cavity and hypopharynx for air/gas passage that is easily tolerated by fully awake patients/users as well as by sedated, anesthetized or obtunded patients. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199141 | COMFORTABLE MOUTH GUARD - A comfortable mouth guard for upper teeth of a wearer which does not interfere with ability to speak or breath is described wherein at least 70% of the lingual side of the anterior teeth are uncovered. In some embodiments soft inserts increase the thickness of the posterior portions, and in some embodiments a hard insert provides increased protection of the anterior teeth. The hard insert can be used in mouth guards whether or not they include the comfort feature. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199142 | MASK - There is provided a mask that includes a mask body and two strings. The two strings hold the mask body at a predetermined position on the face of a wearer by being caught by both ears or the head of the wearer. Folded portions, which are adapted so as to be capable of rising and falling on the surface of the mask body coming into contact with the face of the wearer, are formed on both sides of the mask body. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199143 | Push-in type of earplug with improved insertion stem - A hearing protective earplug for insertion into the human ear canal of a user where the human ear canal has sidewalls and a typical curved portion. A soft resilient body has a main body element with a front end for insertion in the human ear canal. An elongated stem has two ends with one end attached to the main body element. The stem extends outward from the main body element and away from the front end. The other end of the stem forms a handle portion of the stem. The stem is sufficiently stiff as to allow manipulation of the main body element into the ear canal of the user. The stem member has a crooked or wavy configuration within the ear canal as it extends outward from the main body to the handle portion of the stem. As the front end of the main body element is inserted into the ear canal, the stem member is rotated during insertion with the handle portion to fit around the typical curved portion in the human ear canal. This seats the main body to acoustically block the ear canal while at the same time spaces the stem member within the typical curved portion of the ear canal to minimize contact with the sidewalls of the ear canal. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199144 | Transgenic Plants - The invention provides transgenic plants, specifically tobacco plants, which accumulate the amino acid threonine in their leaves. The biosynthetic pathway leading to production of threonine is tightly regulated, and previous attempts to achieve a transgenic plant which overproduces threonine has compromised the fitness of the plants. This invention has overcome these difficulties and found a method of increasing the level of threonine in plant leaves above the corresponding wild type level without compromising plant fitness, comprising altering plant metabolism to achieve increased production of threonine after the initiation of leaf senescence. This invention involves a genetic construct comprising a senescence specific promoter operably linked to a coding sequence encoding a polypeptide having threonine insensitive aspartate kinase activity. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199145 | METHOD FOR TREATING AN EXTRACTED TOBACCO PULP AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS MADE THEREFROM - The invention provides a method of producing a tobacco composition for use in a tobacco product, the method including treating a tobacco pulp with supercritical carbon dioxide. The treated tobacco pulp may exhibit a benzo[a]pyrene concentration lower than the initial benzo[a]pyrene concentration and/or a TSNA concentration lower than the initial TSNA concentration. The treated pulp can be introduced into tobacco products including smoking articles, smokeless tobacco products, and aerosol-generating devices configured for non-combustion of plant materials. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199146 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - This invention relates to an electronic cigarette having L.E.D. indicators to indicate the usage of the electronic cigarette as well as memory devices for storing and generating data and charts on the usage of the electronic cigarette. The invention also relates to an improved cartomizer as well as a method of monitoring the inhalation of smoke from an electronic cigarette. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199147 | BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITES - The present invention concerns a biodegradable cigarette filter tow comprising composite filaments of cellulose and cellulose acetate, and a process for making such a filter tow comprising providing a solution dope comprising a blend of cellulose and cellulose acetate in an ionic liquid or in N-methylmorphilone-N-oxide (NMMO), and spinning casting the blend into a protic solvent to generate fibres or films, and converting the fibres or films into cigarette filter tow. The invention also concerns cigarette filters and cigarettes made from such a filter tow. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199148 | TOBACCO PLANTS HAVING A MUTATION IN A NICOTINE DEMETHYLASE GENE - The present invention generally relates to methods and materials involved in producing tobacco plants having reduced levels of conversion of nicotine to nornicotine. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to mutations in a nicotine demethylase gene, tobacco plants comprising mutations in a nicotine demethylase gene, and tobacco compositions and products thereof. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199149 | TOBACCO COMPOSITIONS - The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199150 | Apparatus And Method For Attaching And/Or Repairing Fake Nails - A flexible sharp drill system with a single common drill controller, and a single foot speed controller. Each flexible sharp is associated with its own drill, thereby eliminating the need to change the flexible sharps. A common drill controller uses sensors to determine when a particular flexible sharp has been selected. When the selected flexible sharp has been identified by the sensor, the controller automatically turns the selected flexible sharp drill on and turns all other drills off. In addition, the single foot speed controller is automatically switched to control the selected flexible sharp. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199151 | 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. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199152 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF HAIR LOSS WITH A COMBINATION OF NATURAL INGREDIENTS - The invention provides a composition for topical treatment of hair loss/alopecia including three natural, active ingredients, caffeine, saw palmetto berry extract, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The invention also provides methods for using this composition to treat hair loss. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199153 | POLYAMIDES OF FATTY ACID DIMERS AND DIAMINES COMBINED WITH SPECIAL ACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMERS FOR FIXING HAIRSTYLES - The invention relates to cosmetic products containing, in a cosmetic carrier, a combination of (a) at least one polyamide that is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound, and (b) at least one copolymer comprising at least one structural unit of formula (b-i) and at least one structural unit of formula (b-ii) | 2012-08-09 |
20120199154 | COSMETIC PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING FRIZZY AND UNMANAGEABLE HAIR - Cosmetic product containing in a cosmetic carrier at least one polyamide that is liquid at 20° C. and is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound. The product is suitable for controlling unmanageable and frizzy hair. The polyamides provide the cosmetic product with hair-fixing properties, as well as their anti-frizz behavior. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199155 | METHOD OF CREATING HAIRSTYLES THAT CAN BE REMODELED - Cosmetic product containing at least one polyamide that is a reaction product of at least one dimerized fatty acid and at least one diamino compound. The product is suitable for creating hairstyles that can be remodeled. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199156 | COMPOSITION INCLUDING A GLYCERIDE AND AN ORGANOPHOSPHONIC ACID OR ONE OF THE SALTS THEREOF, DYEING OR COLOUR-LIGHTENING METHOD IMPLEMENTING SAME AND DEVICES - The present invention relates to a composition for colouring or lightening human keratin fibres, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium:
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20120199157 | Compressible Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator head for cosmetic products such as mascara is described. The applicator head has two arched supports, each with and outwardly directed applicator surface. The arched supports surround a clearance and define a relatively large, expanded configuration for loading and application purposes. The arched supports flex inwardly, into the clearance, so that the expanded configuration can collapse to permit the applicator head to be drawn through a relatively smaller wiper opening. The applicator head can be used in stock packaging. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199158 | Compressible Cosmetic Applicator - An applicator head for cosmetic products such as mascara is described. The applicator head has three arched supports, each with and outwardly directed applicator surface. The arched supports surround a clearance and define a relatively large, expanded configuration for loading and application purposes. The arched supports flex inwardly, into the clearance, so that the expanded configuration can collapse to permit the applicator head to be drawn through a relatively smaller wiper opening. The applicator head can be used in stock packaging. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199159 | Dental Floss - A dental floss apparatus comprised of a pair of handles that are configured for engagement with the fingers with strands of flossing substrate extending therebetween. The flossing substrates are spaced from each other, running substantially parallel and extending within an opening formed between the ends of the handles. A dissolvable substrate is positioned within this opening through an engagement with one or both of the handles or the flossing substrate, and upon contact with the surface of the teeth, dissolves, and deposits a residue on the surface of the teeth and the surrounding area of the mouth. The dissolvable substrate may be formed of two substrate pieces with a central gap between them defining a means for targeting insertion of the substrate between adjacent teeth and may be colorized or luminescent and have an additive material such as mouthwash, breath freshener, cooling agent, or flavor. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199160 | Device and Method for Cleaning a French or Coffee Press - A press cleaning device and method are described for removing coffee grinds from a French or coffee press. The device includes a stem having a handle and a circular disk-shaped declining plane ramp disposed at different ends. The circumference of the ramp is substantially the same as the inner circumference of the press. The ramp includes a radial cut running diametrically from the center of the ramp toward the outer circumference. The cut is fabricated to provide a lower or leading edge paralleling the horizontal floor of the press and trailing the leading edge an upward slanted ramp that follows like a circular inclined plane to an upper or ending edge. When rotated, the lower edge, which parallels the floor of the coffee press while slicing and shoveling, transfers the grinds from the bottom of the press up the ramp whereupon the grinds are stacked and can be removed. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199161 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR CLEANING OF A NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENT - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for cleaning a nuclear fuel element in a liquid filled space. The fuel element comprises an inner space with an opening. The apparatus comprises a connecting element, which is adapted to be connected to a portion of the fuel element, which comprises said opening and flow means, which is adapted to create, at least during a part of a cleaning process of the fuel element, a liquid flow through inner space of the fuel element via said opening. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199162 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING A CLOG FROM A DISHWASHER - Embodiments of the present invention are related to a method and an associated system for removing a forming or fully developed clog from a drain hose in a dishwasher. According to one embodiment, the system includes a drain pump configured to remove water from the dishwasher and a drain hose in fluid communication with the drain pump. The system further includes a control device in operable communication with the drain pump and configured to execute a drain routine in response to detecting a clog in the drain hose, wherein the drain routine comprises repeatedly activating and deactivating the drain pump to facilitate removal of the clog. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199163 | SETTING METHOD FOR MICROPLATE WASHING DEVICES - Setting method for microplate washing devices has a receptacle for receiving a microplate and a washing head having washing cannulas. The cannulas are in an array corresponding to a well array with lowermost ends define a work plane. This work plane is parallel to a reference plane. In a first phase, the receptacle and/or washing head are moved together until the lowermost ends of the cannulas touch a surface defining the reference plane. A sensor device has a controller linked thereto and from the sensor device is registered using the controller and a relative altitude value is determined therewith, which indicates touching of the surface by the lowermost ends of the cannulas or for determining the position of this surface. Based on this, an active altitude of the lowermost ends of the washing cannulas in relation to an inner surface of the well bottoms of a microplate is determined. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199164 | Methods for Using Proximity Head With Configurable Delivery - A method for processing a substrate includes an operation of positioning a surface of a head proximate to a surface of the substrate. The surface of the head has a length and a plurality of ports that are configured in rows along the length of the head. Each row of ports can deliver a fluid to the surface of the substrate or deliver a vacuum to remove the fluid from the surface of the substrate. The method also includes an operation of controlling delivery of the fluid to one or more selected rows and delivery of the vacuum to one or more selected rows so that at least one meniscus is formed whose width depends on a desired exposure time of the meniscus to the surface of the substrate for a particular speed of relative movement between the head and the substrate. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199165 | MACHINE DISHWASHER DETERGENT - Cleaning agent combinations comprising a cleaning agent preparation B further comprising: (b1) at least one non-ionic surfactant; and (b2) at least one active cleaning enzyme; and a rinsing composition C further comprising: (c1) at least one non-ionic surfactant, are by virtue of their thermal stability particularly suitable for automatic dosing in automatic dishwashing. The cleaning agent combinations of the present invention also have the characterizing feature of markedly improved cleaning performance in comparison to conventional methods. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199166 | CONVEYOR WAREWASHER HAVING AN AUTOMATIC WASTEWATER REMOVAL SYSTEM - A dishwasher has a wash system with a nozzle system with at least one wash nozzle for spraying wash liquid, a wash tank for collecting at least some of the sprayed wash liquid, and a wash pump by means of which wash liquid collected in the wash tank is fed to the at least one wash nozzle. A dirt-collecting system has at least one tank-covering screen, in order to separate off particles of dirt from the wash liquid which has been sprayed and flowed back into the wash tank under gravitational force. In order for the particles of dirt which are washed off the wash ware during operation of the dishwasher to be separated effectively from the wash liquid, the dirt-collecting system also has a dirt-collecting region which is arranged in the wash system and is intended for collecting the particles of dirt which have been separated off from the wash liquid with the aid of the tank-covering screen, wherein the dirt-collecting region is open at the top, but closed all the way around the sides, and wherein there is also a dirt-discharging pipe system which is connected to the dirt-collecting region and by means of which the particles of dirt collected in the dirt-collecting region are discharged from the wash system. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199167 | CLEAN-IN-PLACE DEVICE FOR A MILK CONVEYING SYSTEM - A clean-in-place device for a milk conveying system. The milk conveying system includes at least two separate areas (A, B) with surfaces difficult to clean. The clean-in-place device includes a steam source ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199168 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A PAINTING TOOL - The present invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a painting tool. The apparatus comprises an inlet for inflow of cleaning fluid, a first compartment in fluid communication with the inlet for buffering the cleaning fluid, a second compartment for insertion of a painting tool, where the second compartment is separated from the first compartment by a partition wall including one or more openings for the cleaning fluid buffered in the first compartment to pass through to the second compartment, and a dispersing element for dispersing at least a portion of the cleaning fluid passing through the one or more openings onto the painting tool. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199169 | WATER-CONDUCTING HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE - A water-conducting household machine, specifically a dishwasher, includes a compartment having a closable compartment opening, and at least one washing device for generating at least one water jet in the compartment. At least one baffle plate is disposed on an inner side of the compartment in at least one area of impact of the water jet and in such a way as to be vibration-free for noise reduction, particularly for noise damping and/or sound insulation. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199170 | Parasol Accessory - Parasol accessory that comprises a laminar body ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199171 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION UTILIZING NANOFLUID - According to one aspect, a system generates electricity from a temperature differential using a thermoelectric module. At least one side of the temperature differential is supplied by a thermal element having a fluid flowing through it. The fluid contains suspended nanoparticles to enhance the transfer of heat between the fluid containing the nanoparticles and the thermal element, as compared with a similar fluid not containing the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may include metal ions, for example silver ions, copper ions, or both. The system may further include an ion generator for generating the ions within the fluid. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199172 | Systems and Methods to Provide Enhanced Diode Bypass Paths - Systems and methods are herein disclosed for efficiently allowing current to bypass a group of solar cells having one or more malfunctioning or shaded solar cells without overwhelming a bypass diode. This can be done using a switch (e.g., a MOSFET) connected in parallel with the bypass diode. By turning the switch on and off, a majority of the bypass current can be routed through the switch, which is configured to handle larger currents than the bypass diode is designed for, leaving only a minority of the current to pass through the bypass diode. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199173 | Interconnection Schemes for Photovoltaic Cells - In particular embodiments, a method is described for fabricating a photovoltaic cell and includes providing a substrate; depositing a bottom-contact layer over the substrate; masking a portion of the bottom-contact layer; depositing a photovoltaic-absorber layer over the bottom-contact layer; and depositing a top-contact layer over the a photovoltaic-absorber layer. A portion of the bottom-contact layer is left exposed after depositing the photovoltaic-absorber layer and the top-contact layer as a result of the masking, thereby leaving the exposed portion of the bottom-contact layer suitable for use as an electrical contact. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199174 | Recycled air photovoltaic cooler - This invention takes the conditioned cool air from inside the structure and moves it across the solar panels to cool them into a higher state of electrical production. Air then returns to structures cooling system and then back into the structure. Also, invention will supply warm air into structure during winter months. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199175 | Articulating a Solar Energy System - A solar energy system drive apparatus includes: a rotor including a first circumferential surface and having a first radial dimension from a center axis of the rotor; a stator that is axially aligned with the rotor about the center axis and includes a second circumferential surface and having a second radial dimension from the center of the rotor, wherein the second radial dimension is different than the first radial dimension; and a plurality of planetary members arranged about the first and second circumferential surfaces of the rotor and stator respectively, wherein each of the planetary members has a stepped circumferential surface comprising a third surface and a fourth surface such that the third circumferential surface is in contact with the first circumferential surface and has a third radial dimension from a central planetary axis of the planetary member. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199176 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell module includes a solar cell string including at least two solar cells for generating electricity from sun light; a first sealing member and a second sealing member for sealing a front surface and a rear surface of the solar cell string, respectively; a front glass positioned on the first sealing member for protecting the front surface of the solar cell module; and a back sheet positioned on the second sealing member for protecting the rear surface of the solar cell module. Here, the back sheet includes an outer surface being an even surface including at least one of a plurality of dented portions and a plurality of protruded portions. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199177 | Multijunction Solar Cell Device - The present disclosure provides a solar cell device. The device has solar cells having multijunction. A supplemental current source is connected with one of the solar cells having a smallest current in the device. Thus, through providing required current by the supplemental current source, usage performance of the device is enhanced. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199178 | RAW MODULE FOR PRODUCING A THIN-FILM SOLAR MODULE, AND THIN-FILM SOLAR MODULE - A raw module is provided that includes a substrate, a front electrode layer, a semiconductor layer, and a rear electrode layer. The layers are separated by structuring trenches into sub cells, which are electrically connected in series in an interconnection direction. The module has a first separating region separating the module into two sub modules along a first separating line running in the interconnection direction. The separating region includes: a first and a second isolation trench running parallel to one another and on both sides of the first separating line in the interconnection direction; a third isolation trench extending from the first isolation trench at least as far as the first separating line but not as far as the second isolation trench; and a fourth isolation trench extending from the second isolation trench at least as far as the separating line but not as far as the first isolation trench. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199179 | LAMINATED SOLAR BATTERY - A laminated solar battery ( | 2012-08-09 |
20120199180 | SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLIES - A solar panel module comprises a photovoltaic panel supported on a frame for location on a supporting surface. The frame comprises two generally parallel side walls which taper upwardly from a nose section to a rear section of the frame to provide support for the photovoltaic panel above the roof surface. The frame further comprises connections for attaching it to adjoining frames of the solar panel assembly. The rear section has a curvilinear surface which terminates in a step which extends between the side walls of the frame and is formed in its riser with at least one opening which places the interior of the frame rear section in communication with the external atmosphere. A partition wall is provided which, when the frame is positioned on a supporting surface, extends either downwardly from the step towards the supporting surface or lengthwise of the frame from the step towards the nose section to define with the two side walls (or parts thereof) a space which is closed to the external atmosphere other than through the at least one opening. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199181 | Mounting System for Photovoltaic Panels - A mounting system for mounting photovoltaic panels on a support structure. The mounting system comprises photovoltaic panel frames in which the photovoltaic panels are mounted, panel support rails, and mounting brackets or cross beams for supporting the panel support rails. The panel frames have inwardly extending panel frame extensions on their back side. The panel support rails are mounted on the support structure with either pivoting brackets or cross beams. In either case, the support rails have pairs of stationary clamps and movable clamps with clamp lips that engage the panel frame extensions of the panel frames. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199182 | SOLAR CELL DEVICE - A solar cell device includes a solar cell. The solar cell includes a first light-capturing element configured to receive photonic energy. The solar cell device also includes a device interface for communicatively coupling an electrically chargeable device with the solar cell to receive electrical energy converted by the solar cell from the photonic energy. The solar cell device also includes a second light-capturing element for receiving and providing photonic energy as a supplemental source of energy to the solar cell. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199183 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The solar cell includes a substrate, a semiconductor layer, a first doped pattern and a second doped pattern. The substrate has a first surface adapted to receive solar light and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The semiconductor layer includes an insulating pattern formed on a first area of the second surface of the substrate and a semiconductor pattern formed on a second area of the second surface of the substrate in which the insulating pattern is not formed. The first doped pattern and the second doped pattern are formed either in or on the semiconductor pattern. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199184 | SELF-BYPASS DIODE FUNCTION FOR GALLIUM ARSENIDE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to photovoltaic devices. In one embodiment, a method for forming a gallium arsenide based photovoltaic device includes providing a semiconductor structure, the structure including an absorber layer comprising gallium arsenide. A bypass function is provided in a p-n junction of the semiconductor structure, where under reverse-bias conditions the p-n junction breaks down in a controlled manner by a Zener breakdown effect. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199185 | Interband Cascade (IC) Photovoltaic (PV) Architecture for PV Devices - A photovoltaic (PV) device, comprising a PV interband cascade (IC) stage, wherein the IC PV stage comprises an absorption region with a band gap, the absorption region configured to absorb photons, an intraband transport region configured to act as a hole barrier, and an interband tunneling region configured to act as an electron barrier. An IC PV architecture for a photovoltaic device, the IC PV architecture comprising an absorption region, an intraband transport region coupled to the absorption region, and an interband tunneling region coupled to the intraband transport region and to the adjacent absorption region, wherein the absorption region, the intraband transport region, and the interband tunneling region are positioned such that electrons will flow from the absorption region to the intraband transport region to the interband tunneling region. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199186 | TANDEM-TYPE ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR BATTERY - A tandem-type organic photoelectric conversion element has at least a first electrode, a second electrode, and a plurality of bulk heterojunction layers each comprising a p-type organic semiconductor material and an n-type organic semiconductor material. The tandem-type organic photoelectric conversion element and a solar battery are characterized in that when the absorption wavelengths of the bulk heterojunction layers are such that a second bulk heterojunction layer absorbs up to a longer wavelength than a first bulk heterojunction layer, the LUMO energy level (LUMO(n1)) of the film of the n-type semiconductor in the first bulk heterojunction layer and the LUMO energy level (LUMO(n2)) of the film of the n-type semiconductor in the second bulk heterojunction layer satisfy the following equation (1): 0.4 eV≧LUMO(n1)−LUMO(n2)≧0.1 eV . . . (1) | 2012-08-09 |
20120199187 | NANOWIRE TUNNEL DIODE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a tunnel diode and a method for manufacturing thereof. The tunnel diode comprises a p-doped semiconductor region and an n-doped semiconductor region forming a pn-junction at least partly within a nanowire where semiconductor materials on different sides of the pn-junction are different such that a heterojuction is formed. The materials of the nanowire may be compound semiconductor materials. The heterojunction tunnel diode can be of type-I (Straddling gap), type-II (Staggered gap) or type-III (Broken gap). | 2012-08-09 |
20120199188 | METAL CONTACT FORMATION AND WINDOW ETCH STOP FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to photovoltaic devices and more specifically, to metallic contacts disposed on photovoltaic devices and to the fabrication processes for forming such metallic contacts. In one aspect, a method for contact patterning on a photovoltaic device includes providing a semiconductor structure that includes a front contact layer and a window layer underneath the front contact layer, where the window layer also acts as an etch stop layer. At least one metal layer is deposited on the front contact layer, and a resist is applied on portions of the at least one metal layer. The at least one metal layer and the front contact layer are etched through to achieve the desired metallization. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199189 | THREE DIMENSIONAL DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS WITH NANOSCALE ARCHITECTURES - Techniques, apparatus, materials and systems are described for providing solar cells. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a high efficiency dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC). The DSSC includes three-dimensional nanostructured electrodes. The three-dimensional nanostructured electrodes can include a cathode; an electrolyte; and anode that includes TiO2 nanotubes arranged in a three-dimensional structure; and a photosensitive dye coated on the anode. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199190 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a silicon semiconductor substrate; an emitter layer formed on a surface of the silicon semiconductor substrate; an antireflection layer formed on the emitter layer: and a front electrode electrically connected to the emitter layer by penetrating the antireflection layer. The front electrode includes a finger line and a busbar electrode electrically connected to the finger line, and the busbar electrode includes at least a first electrode line and a second electrode line electrically connected to each other. The first and second electrode lines have a width same as or larger than a width of the finger line, and the first and second electrode lines have the width of 100 μm or less. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199191 | BATTERY AND SOLAR METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar battery according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an rear electrode formed on a substrate and separated by an first through-hole; an light absorbing layer formed on the rear electrode including the first through-hole; a second through-hole exposing the rear electrode through the light absorbing layer; a buffer layer formed on the upper surface and the side surface of the light absorbing layer; a front electrode layer formed on the buffer layer; and a connection wiring extending from the front electrode layer and formed within the second through-hole. | 2012-08-09 |
20120199192 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - ORGANIC MEDIUM COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a silicon semiconductor device, and a conductive paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device. | 2012-08-09 |