35th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090211587 | Urology Drape - A urology drape is disclosed which comprises a flexible sheet ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211588 | Cigarette rolling machine - The invention provides a cigarette rolling machine designed for both the use as a rolling template for creating cigarette paper tubes around the main body (FIG. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211589 | Cigar Cutting Tool - A cigar cutting tool is disclosed having a housing defining an aperture sized to receive a cigar head, a first cutting element having a sharpened linear edge movable relative to and across the aperture, a second cutting element having a sharpened tubular edge extendable from the housing and having a cutting diameter, and a third cutting element having a sharpened tubular edge extendable from the housing and having a cutting diameter smaller than the cutting diameter of the second cutting element. The first cutting element is movable between an open position exposing the aperture and a closed position fully covering the aperture and protecting the sharpened linear edge within the housing. The tool may be used for selectively causing one of a plurality of openings in a cigar head. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211590 | ELECTRONIC NAIL FILER - An apparatus for trimming a person's nails is provided. The apparatus comprises a body having a longitudinally extending handle that is connected to a longitudinally extending base with the base being co-extensive with and spaced from the handle. Housed within the body is a power supply for supplying power to the device as well as an electrical drive device that is powered by a power supply. The base of the apparatus has a bottom portion having a longitudinally extending support or mounting plate. The support or mounting plate removably captures an emery board or similar nail file element. The support or mounting plate is mechanically coupled to the drive device and is reciprocally moveable in a longitudinal direction in response to the drive device being electrically activated. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211591 | MULTI-PATTERN LIP COSMETIC APPLICATOR - A multi-pattern lip cosmetic applicator includes a base support having one or more primary regions with a multitude of small-delimited cells of predetermined geometry coated with lip cosmetics, which form a predetermined pattern transferable to the epidermal layer of a user's lips. The primary region may be a combination of two or more primary regions as part of a multi-pattern lip cosmetic applicator system. Wall-like projections defining the cells are arranged to proportionally vary the application in a variety of ways across the lips, with proportional mixing when two or more different cosmetics (which can be of different colors) are used. Also disclosed is a method for using the applicator as well as a method for making the applicator. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211592 | Chemically tanning human skin - The invention teaches devices and methods for chemically tanning human skin. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211593 | Reactive Keratin Protein Formulations and Methods of Using for Revitalizing Hair - A formulation is disclosed comprising a reactive keratin derivative. Also described are methods of making the formulation and hair treatment methods and systems that include use of the formulation. The hair treatment methods may be useful, for example, in straightening or revitalizing hair. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211594 | HAIR HOLDER - A hair holder including a tube configured to allow a hair bundle to be inserted from a one-end opening toward an other-end opening. The hair holder is designed to allow hair treatment to be applied inside the tube to the hair bundle by supplying a hair treating agent into the tube. A hair-treating-agent leak-prevention member is provided on an inner-surface side of the tube in the vicinity of the one-end opening, the hair-treating-agent leak-prevention member achieving an effect of preventing leakage of the agent when pressed against the hair bundle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211595 | Rheological fluids for particle removal - Methods and apparatus for cleaning a substrate (e.g., wafer) in the fabrication of semiconductor devices utilizing electrorheological (ER) and magnetorheological (MR) fluids to remove contaminant residual particles from the substrate surface are provided. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211596 | Method of post etch polymer residue removal - A system and method for removing post-etch polymer residue from a surface of a substrate includes identifying a dry flash chemistry for removing the post-etch polymer residue from the surface of the substrate. The dry flash chemistry is configured to selectively remove the post-etch polymer residue left behind by an etch operation in a region where a feature was formed through a low-k dielectric film layer. The identified dry flash chemistry is applied using a short flash process to remove at least a portion of the post-etch polymer residue while minimizing the damage to the dielectric film layer. A wet cleaning chemistry is then applied to the surface of the substrate. The application of the wet cleaning chemistry aids in substantially removing the remaining post-etch polymer residue left behind by the short flash process. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211597 | METHOD OF PREVENTING OR REDUCING AGGLOMERATION ON GRID IN FLUIDIZED-BED VESSEL - A method for preventing or reducing agglomeration and/or accumulation on or around the gas distribution grid in a fluidized-bed vessel. The method involves introducing one or more scouring balls into the vessel above the gas distribution grid, and carrying out a fluidized-bed process in the presence of the scouring balls. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211598 | Tire shine unit and method of using same - Disclosed is a unit for applying a fluid material to a surface of a vehicle. The unit includes a body, at least one reservoir for holding a fluid material, at least one sprayer connected to the reservoir via a hose, an optional applicator pad for spreading, wiping or buffing the fluid material on a surface of a vehicle to which the fluid material is applied, and a pressure source for transferring the fluid material from the at least one reservoir to the at least one sprayer. The unit further includes a control system for activating the pressure source upon receipt of a signal. A method for using the above mentioned unit is also described. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211599 | METHOD FOR CLEANING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE OF A CYLINDER OF A PRINTING PRESS - A method for cleaning a circumferential surface of a cylinder of a printing press provides for improved cleaning to be achieved during a short time. In order to clean the circumferential surface, a cleaning fluid is first applied to the circumferential surface. In order then to remove contaminants, the contaminants a broken up mechanically after the cleaning fluid is applied and before a cleaning apparatus acting on the circumferential surface is set into operation. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211600 | DISHWASHER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR OPERATING IT - The invention relates to a dishwasher comprising a washing chamber, a water collection sump, a circulation pump, a circulation filter system with a flat filter arranged between the washing chamber and the water collection sump and a discharge section arranged between a discharge pump and the washing chamber. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211601 | SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING VAPOR AND PARTICULATES FROM A FLOW OF A LIQUID AND AN AIR STREAM - System for extracting vapour and particulates from a flow of at least an air stream, the air stream including vapour and particulates, the system having a funnel and a filter unit; an opening of the funnel being arranged for receiving the flow of at least the air stream; an outlet of the funnel being connected to an inlet of the filter unit, the inlet of the filter unit being arranged for receiving the air stream, wherein the filter unit further includes a housing, a first filter and a second filter, a ventilation unit and a filter unit outlet; the housing having a first, second and third chamber; the first chamber and second chamber being separated by the first filter, the second chamber and third chamber being separated by the second filter; the inlet of the filter unit being located in the first chamber; the ventilation unit being located between the third chamber and the filter unit outlet and being arranged during use for creating an underpressure in the first, second and third chambers, the underpressure being relative to a pressure at the inlet of the funnel to cause the air stream to enter the inlet of the filter unit and wherein the first filter is arranged for separating the vapour from the air stream and the second filter is arranged for removal of the particulates from the air stream. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211602 | System and Method For Removing Edge-Bead Material - Embodiments of the invention provide edge-bead removal systems and methods for removing edge-bead material from one or more surfaces of semiconductor wafers. Embodiments of the invention may be applied to process wafers at different points in a manufacturing cycle, and the wafers can include one or more metal layers. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211603 | System and Method For Removing Post-Etch Residue - Embodiments of the invention provide post-etch cleaning systems and methods for removing post-etch residue material from one or more surfaces of semiconductor wafers. Embodiments of the invention may be applied to process wafers at different points in a manufacturing cycle, and the wafers can include one or more metal layers. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211604 | System and Method For Removing Edge-Bead Material - Embodiments of the invention provide edge-bead removal systems and methods for removing edge-bead material from one or more surfaces of semiconductor wafers. Embodiments of the invention may be applied to process wafers at different points in a manufacturing cycle, and the wafers can include one or more metal layers. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211605 | System and apparatus for automatic built-in vehicle washing and other operations - A self-contained built-in automatic vehicle washing system is constructed from a water supply, a delivery system (e.g., manifold and tubular lines), and spray nozzles. The washing system is pressurized at a reservoir or at the manifold. The nozzles are strategically positioned to effective coverage for the application of cleansers, water, wax, and/or heat for washing the vehicle. A rotating bar slides out from under the vehicle to provide wash nozzles mounted to the bar access to the body exterior of the car. The rotating bar and mounted wash nozzles may also be used in undercarriage cleansing of the vehicle, and the nozzles are turned on and off via valves and a controller in a sequence for washing the vehicle. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211606 | METHOD OF CLEANING BOTTLES IN A BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE, AND AN ARRANGEMENT FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD, AND A BOTTLE CLEANING MACHINE - A method of cleaning bottles in a bottle cleaning machine, and an arrangement for performing the method, and a bottle cleaning machine. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211607 | Compact system and method for cleaning a window or another smooth surface - A cleaning system and method for cleaning window glass or another smooth surface utilizes a first reservoir, a second reservoir, a first battery-operated pump for delivering liquid medium from the first reservoir onto the surface to be cleaned and a second battery-operated pump for drawing spent liquid medium from the surface for transport to the second reservoir. A hand-held wand includes a head having a first face through which the liquid medium is dispensed onto the surface and a second face through which spent liquid medium is drawn from the surface. In addition, a switch is mounted on the wand which permits the user to selectively dispense the liquid medium through the wand or draw the spent liquid medium from the surface, and the reservoirs and pumps are mounted upon a backpack frame enabling these components of the system to be carried upon the back of a user. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211608 | LIQUID INJECTION INTO GAS STREAM - A liquid injection device ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211609 | PAINT-METERING CYLINDER - Paint-metering cylinder for supplying a paint discharge nozzle with a paint material for painting plants, painting plants, and method for rinsing paint-metering cylinder. The paint-metering cylinder includes at least one rinsing device having at least two rinsing agent outlet openings. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211610 | METHOD FOR TREATING A SUBSTRATE - Disclosed herein is a method for treating a substrate wherein a chemical is fed to a surface of the substrate, the method including the steps of: initially feeding a liquid whose electric conductivity is lower than the chemical to a surface of the substrate so as to wet at least a region where the chemical is to be discharged, and discharging the chemical to the region to treat the surface of the substrate with the discharged chemical. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211611 | CONVEYOR WARE WASHER - Conveyor ware washer comprising a water treatment device ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211612 | Super-thin water jetting lance - A steam generator lance configured as a stack of adjacent tubes in a single column. The tubes are secured at least some locations. The lance includes a distal end with tube nozzles. A mechanism is provided for positioning the distal end of the lance into a tube lane. There is typically another mechanism for driving the lance so that the distal end thereof enters the tube lane. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211613 | WASH FLUID CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A wash fluid containment system includes an elevated, fluid impervious surface upon which items to be washed are placed for washing. The surface is configured to cause wash fluid to flow to an edge of the surface and off of the surface to prevent buildup of wash fluid on the surface. A collecting trough is positioned in fluid flow communication with the edges of the surface to which the fluid flows to catch and collect the fluid as it flows from the surface. Used wash fluid is taken from the collecting trough for disposal or recycling and solids and debris can be easily removed from the trough. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211614 | Dish Washer - A dish washer is disclosed, in which assembly of the dish washer is improved, and an error operation and trouble of a driver due to water leaked in a base can be avoided. To this end, the dish washer includes a tub ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211615 | Cleaning device - A cleaning device for cleaning any enclosure having at least one drainage capable of enclosing one liquid. The enclosure including but, not limited to a toilet bowl, a bidet, a bathtub, a sink, a reservoir, a tank and, a shower stall. The cleaning device comprising an elongated member having a sidewall, an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, a second end, and a substantially hollow cavity. The first end and the second end of the elongated member can either be integral or be connected by a connecting means. The cleaning device also includes a stopper disposed on the first end and a gripping member removably attached to the second end of the elongated member. A liquid level regulator is provided on the cleaning device in order to control and regulate the amount of liquid disposed in an enclosure to be cleaned in order to maximize cleaning without causing overflowing. Cleaning is accomplished by a controlling means-controlling at least one agitating means operating at an optimal frequency. The cleaning device also has a safety circuit to ensure the cleaning device is positioned at an optimal angle with sufficient liquid present in the enclosure to be cleaned. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211616 | Apparatus for removing water-soluble support material from one or more rapid prototype parts - The support removal apparatus comprising in combination a retention tank having a manifold assembly comprising a plurality of nozzle heads, articulating arms or a combination of both in hydraulic communication with the discharge side of a pump, collectively configured for agitating an aqueous cleaning solution; a heating element mounted within the retention tank for heating the aqueous cleaning solution to a predetermined temperature set point; a basket strainer mounted within the retention tank in hydraulic communication with the intake side of the pump to mitigate passage of small rapid prototype parts and residual support material therethrough and into the pump and manifold assembly; a thermocouple for maintaining the temperature within a tolerable range for optimum removal of support material; a level indicator to ensure adequate solution level in the retention tank for operability of the pump and heating element; a cabinet having an interface controller mounted on an exterior panel thereof for setting timer and heat functions; and a microprocessor having capabilities for making minute adjustments to the heating element via feedback from the thermocouple and controlling operation of the pump and heating element for a pre-set time interval. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211617 | Collapsible Hunting Blind - A collapsible hunting blind is provided having a primary frame, a panel, an image of a game animal, and a secondary frame. The primary frame has a folded position and an unfolded position. The panel is supported by the primary frame and has a front surface, a rear surface, and an outer periphery. The panel is supported by the primary frame between the folded position and the unfolded position. The image of a game animal is provided on the front surface. The secondary frame communicates with the panel and is configured to hold the primary frame and the panel in the unfolded position | 2009-08-27 |
20090211618 | Thermoelectric Device and Thermoelectric Module - A thermoelectric device and a thermoelectric module are disclosed. The thermoelectric device comprises two thermoelectric materials bonded via first and second bonding surfaces. The first bonding surface comprises a region facing and electrically coupled to the second bonding surface and a region not facing the second bonding surface. Power generation and temperature control extensions to the thermoelectric module are further disclosed. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211619 | Thermoelectric Material and Device Incorporating Same - A thermoelectric device includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements coupled between a first plate and a second plate. The plurality of thermoelectric elements are electrically interconnected with one another by a plurality of electrical interconnects and the plurality of thermoelectric elements include at least one thermoelectric element comprising a material having the formula A | 2009-08-27 |
20090211620 | CONFORMAL SOLAR POWER MATERIAL - A solar cell mesh includes multiple strips of flexible photovoltaic conversion cells disposed in a first direction. Multiple strips of flexible material are intertwined with the multiple strips of flexible photovoltaic material at least somewhat orthogonal to the first direction to form the mesh, such as in a fabric or net. The mesh may be applied to a curved surface of the device and encapsulated such that the mesh is conformal with the curved surface of the device. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211621 | Flexible Magnetically Attached Solar Electric Collector - A removable magnetically attached solar collector sheet system comprises a thin film, organic and printable photovoltaic sheet attached to a flexible magnetic sheet. The system removably attaches to any metal surface magnetically, conforms to that surface, and connects into the power supply of that object, such as homes, vehicles, commercial buildings, light poles, and other industrial applications. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211622 | MULTI-LAYERED ELECTRO-OPTIC DEVICES - A laminate film includes a plurality of planar photovoltaic semi-transparent modules disposed one on top of another and laminated to each other. Each of the modules includes a substrate, first and second conductive layers and at least first and second semiconductor layers disposed between the conductive layers. The first and second semiconductor layers define a junction at an interface therebetween. At least one of the junctions is configured to convert a first spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage and transmit a second spectral portion of optical energy to another of the junctions that is configured to convert at least a portion of the second spectral portion of optical energy into an electrical voltage. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211623 | SOLAR MODULE WITH SOLAR CELL HAVING CRYSTALLINE SILICON P-N HOMOJUNCTION AND AMORPHOUS SILICON HETEROJUNCTIONS FOR SURFACE PASSIVATION - A thin silicon solar cell is described. Specifically, the solar cell may be fabricated from a crystalline silicon wafer having a thickness of approximately 50 micrometers to 500 micrometers. The solar cell comprises a first region having a p-n homojunction, a second region that creates heterojunction surface passivation, and a third region that creates heterojunction surface passivation. Amorphous silicon layers are deposited on both sides of the silicon wafer at temperatures below approximately 400 degrees Celsius to reduce the loss of passivation properties of the amorphous silicon. A final layer of transparent conductive oxide is formed on both sides at approximately 165 degrees Celsius. Metal contacts are applied to the transparent conductive oxide. The low temperatures and very thin material layers used to fabricate the outer layers of used to fabricate the outer layers of the solar cell protect the thin wafer from excessive stress that may lead to deforming the wafer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211624 | Solar powered spa and hot tub down light sconce - An apparatus includes a solar-powered lighting system supported by a wedge-shaped housing. The housing has a back, an upper side and a lower side. The back is adapted to be mounted against a supporting surface such as a wall or the like. The upper side is adapted to support a solar panel. The lower side is adapted allow light to be projected through it. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211625 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH A WIND SUCTION SECURING DEVICE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A photovoltaic module includes a frame structure and a plurality of wind suction securing devices. The frame structure serves to provide a predetermined spacing between a substrate and a flexible photovoltaic panel. The wind suction securing devices have a predetermined height corresponding to the predetermined spacing and are arranged in a spaced relationship on a surface of the photovoltaic panel. Each wind suction securing device includes an upper part securely attachable to the photovoltaic panel and a lower part securely attachable to the substrate. The upper and lower parts are releasably connectable to each other. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211626 | Conductive paste and grid electrode for silicon solar cells - A conductive paste for grid electrodes in solar cells includes a conductive component, glass frit, and resin binder, wherein the conductive component is selected from the group consisting of (i) silver particles and metal particles selected from the group consisting of Pd, Ir, Pt, Ru, Ti, and Co, (ii) alloy particles comprising silver and metal selected from the group consisting of Pd, Ir, Pt, Ru, Ti, and Co, and (iii) silver particles and core-shell particles in which a metal selected from the group consisting of Pd, Ir, Pt, Ru, Ti, and Co is coated on the surface of silver or copper. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211627 | SOLAR CELL HAVING CRYSTALLINE SILICON P-N HOMOJUNCTION AND AMORPHOUS SILICON HETEROJUNCTIONS FOR SURFACE PASSIVATION - A thin silicon solar cell is described. Specifically, the solar cell may be fabricated from a crystalline silicon wafer having a thickness of approximately 50 micrometers to 500 micrometers. The solar cell comprises a first region having a p-n homojunction, a second region that creates heterojunction surface passivation, and a third region that creates heterojunction surface passivation. Amorphous silicon layers are deposited on both sides of the silicon wafer at temperatures below approximately 400 degrees Celsius to reduce the loss of passivation properties of the amorphous silicon. A final layer of transparent conductive oxide is formed on both sides at approximately 165 degrees Celsius. Metal contacts are applied to the transparent conductive oxide. The low temperatures and very thin material layers used to fabricate the outer layers of used to fabricate the outer layers of the solar cell protect the thin wafer from excessive stress that may lead to deforming the wafer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211628 | Rear contact solar cell and method for making same - The invention concerns a solar cell ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211629 | Photovoltaic devices having nanoparticle dipoles for enhanced performance and methods for making same - A photovoltaic device has nanoparticles sandwiched between a conductive substrate and a charge selective transport layer. Each of the nanoparticles has a ligand shell attached to the nanoparticle core. A first type of ligand is electron rich and attached to one hemisphere of the nanoparticle core, while a second type of ligand is electron poor and attached to an opposite hemisphere of the core. Consequently, the ligand shell induces an electric field within the nanoparticle, enhancing the photovoltaic effect. The arrangement of ligands types on different sides of the nanoparticle is obtained by a process involving ligand substitution after adhering the nanoparticles to the conductive substrate. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211630 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The dye-sensitized solar cell includes a semiconductor electrode and a counter electrode that face each other, and an electrolytic solution interposed therebetween, wherein the semiconductor electrode includes: a conductive substrate; an oxide semiconductor-conductor structure formed on the conductive substrate; and dye molecules layer adsorbed onto the surface of the oxide semiconductor. A dye-sensitized solar cell manufactured using the method can effectively prevent electrons transferred to the conductor and an electrolyte from recombining, thus having maximal photoelectron conversion efficiency. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211631 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT BACKING SHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The present invention provides a protective backing sheet for photovoltaic modules. The backing sheets are capable of absorbing a wide range of solar wavelengths (UV, IR and visible) and re-emitting the absorbed solar radiation as a photons wherein the energy is at or greater than the band gap energy of corresponding semiconductor. The backing sheet can be used in a variety of applications including in photovoltaic devices. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211632 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE BASED ON CONFORMAL COATING OF COLUMNAR STRUCTURES - A photovoltaic device, comprises a first electrode, an electron donor layer in electrical contact with the first electrode, an electron acceptor layer in contact with the electron donor layer across an interface having a shape defined by a columnar structure grown by oblique angle deposition, and a second electrode in electrical contact with the electron acceptor layer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211633 | Tandem Photovoltaic Cells - Tandem photovoltaic cells, as well as related systems, methods, and components, are disclosed. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211634 | QUANTUM DOT SOLAR CELL - A solar cell may include a quantum dot and an electron conductor. A bifunctional ligand may be disposed between the quantum dot and the electron conductor. The ligand molecule may include an electron conductor anchor that bonds to the electron conductor and a first quantum dot anchor that bonds to the quantum dot. A hole conductor such as a conductive polymer may include a second quantum dot anchor. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211635 | Photovoltaic Conversion Element and Manufacturing Method Therefor, and Photovoltaic Conversion Module Using Same - A photovoltaic conversion element includes a one conductivity-type crystalline Si semiconductor; an opposite conductivity-type semiconductor which is joined to the crystalline Si semiconductor to form a pn junction therebetween; an electrode provided on the opposite conductivity-type semiconductor; and a depletion region formed from the side of the one conductivity-type crystalline Si semiconductor to the side of the opposite conductivity-type semiconductor across the pn junction formed therebetween. The depletion region has a first depletion region located inside the crystalline Si semiconductor and under the electrode, and the first depletion region has an oxygen concentration of 1E18 [atoms/cm | 2009-08-27 |
20090211636 | SOLAR CELL FOCUSING DEVICE - A solar cell focusing device includes a concave and a convex section for focusing sunlight. The concave section is provided at a predetermined position with a through hole, and the convex section is disposed opposite to the concave section with a convex surface of the convex section facing toward a concave surface of the concave section. Therefore, more solar energy from sunlight may be concentrated on a solar cell disposed behind the concave section. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211637 | Photovoltaic devices including heterojunctions - A photovoltaic cell can include a heterojunction between semiconductor layers. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211638 | MULTIPLE-DYES SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method for preparing the same. A dye-sensitized solar cell may include a photoelectrode comprising at least two kinds of dye layers having different wavelengths on a transparent conductive substrate, and a counter electrode comprising a platinum (Pt) layer on a transparent conductive substrate. The counter electrode may be arranged opposite to the photoelectrode and an electrolyte may be filled between the photoelectrode and the counter electrode. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211639 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL HAVING NANOSTRUCTURE ABSORBING MULTI-WAVELENGTH, AND A METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A dye-sensitized solar cell absorbing a multi-wavelength, and a method of preparing the same are provided. In the dye-sensitized solar cell, a contacted interface structure of metal oxide nanoparticle layers of a photoelectrode and a counter electrode may be provided. The contacted interface structure may be formed by contacting the faces of the nanoparticle layers of the electrodes adsorbed by same or different dyes after forming photoabsorption layers comprising the nanoparticle layers respectively on the photoelectrode and the counter electrode. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211640 | Electron injecting layer including superacid salt, lithium salt or mixture thereof, photovoltaic device including the electron injecting layer, method of manufacturing the photovoltaic device, and organic light-emitting device including the electron injecting layer - Provided are an electron injecting layer formed by spin-coating a solution of a superacid salt, a lithium salt or a mixture thereof dissolved in a solvent, a photovoltaic device including the same, a method of manufacturing the photovoltaic device, and an organic light-emitting device including the electron injecting layer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211641 | DISTRIBUTION VALVE AND METHOD - An improved distribution valve is provided that distributes water from a swimming pool pump to cleaning heads located along the inner surface of a swimming pool. The distribution valve includes a housing having a fluid inlet and a plurality of fluid outlet ports. The housing includes a lower section and a removable upper section. A gear reduction assembly located in the housing includes a gear reduction mechanism and impeller located near the inlet port and connected to a rotary input shaft of the gear reduction mechanism. A cam device engages a rotary output shaft of the gear reduction mechanism so as to rotate the cam device in response to rotation of the impeller. The cam device rotates under a pliable annular disc on the rotary output shaft and lifts and lowers portions of the annular disc to sequentially open and close fluid paths through the fluid outlet ports. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211642 | Monitoring apparatus - A monitoring apparatus is disclosed for monitoring time by a color change indicator, comprising an observable fluid, a first reservoir holding at least a portion of the observable fluid, and a second reservoir abutting the first reservoir. The first reservoir is responsive to pressure on it such that a portion of the observable fluid flows into the second reservoir. The second reservoir is responsive to a lack of pressure in the first reservoir such that a portion of the observable fluid in the second reservoir reverses flow back into the first reservoir once the first reservoir is not under pressure. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211643 | THREE DIMENSIONAL MICRO-FLUIDIC PUMPS AND VALVES - A system is disclosed for the control of fluid flow in a micro-fluidic system, the system having: a substrate; at least one micro-fluidic channel having disposed in a microchannel layer atop the substrate; a conformable layer disposed on the micro-fluidic layer; a receiving cavity disposed within the at least one micro-fluidic channel; at least one occluding member disposed within the conformable layer, and configured to be received by the receiving cavity so as to occlude the micro-fluidic channel when depressed by an actuator. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211644 | Instant Hot Water Delivery System - An instant hot water delivery system for efficiently heating water when necessary to provide instant hot water to a faucet. The instant hot water delivery system generally includes a water heater including an inlet and an outlet, a cold water supply line introducing cold water into the inlet, a hot water supply line connecting the outlet to a faucet and a recirculation line connected to the hot water supply downstream of the outlet and the cold water supply line upstream of the inlet. The recirculation line forms a first recirculation loop for water within the water heater to flow during a first water heating process. A recirculation pump is connected to the cold water supply line between the local recirculation line and the inlet for circulating the water during the water heating process. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211645 | VIBRATION-DRIVEN DROPLET TRANSPORT DEVICES HAVING TEXTURED SURFACES - Methods and devices for moving a droplet on an elongated track on a textured surface using vibration. The elongated track on the textured surface includes a plurality of transverse arcuate projections such that a droplet on the surface is in the Fakir state and when the surface is vibrated the droplet is urged along the track as a result of an imbalance in the adhesion of a front portion of the droplet and a back portion of the droplet to the textured surface. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211646 | DOUBLE-WALLED FLEXIBLE DISPENSER SUMP CONNECTION SYSTEM - A double-walled flexible dispenser sump connection system prevents fuel leaks into a dispenser sump located below a fuel dispenser. An inner flexible connector and an outer flexible connector are configured such that the dispenser sump connection system may be installed on newly constructed fuel delivery systems or be retrofitted onto existing fuel delivery systems in order to bring them into compliance with recently environmental regulations. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211647 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE HAVING A BURSTING DISK FOR A BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A valve assembly for filling a bag with a beverage under pressure has a valve body having a first passageway extending therethrough and a first valve seated in the first passageway for controlling the flow of beverage through the first passageway into and out of the bag. A pressure relief passageway extends through the valve body from inside the bag to within the container. A bursting disk is seated with the valve body normally closing the pressure relief passageway and is adapted to rupture permitting fluid to escape from the bag through the pressure relief passageway and into the container surrounding the bag when the pressure in the bag exceeds a predetermined pressure value. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211648 | FAUCET OUTLET FITTING HAVING A TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE VALVE HAVING SHAPE MEMORY ACTUATOR - A valve for preventing the flow of fluid when the temperature of the fluid is above a predetermined threshold, the valve including: a body having at least one opening for allowing the fluid to pass when the temperature of the fluid is below the predetermined threshold; and a shape memory or bi-metal actuator for substantially closing the at least one opening when the temperature of the fluid is above the predetermined threshold to prevent the fluid from passing. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211649 | Fuel cutoff valve - The fuel cutoff valve includes a casing and a float mechanism. The float mechanism is composed of an outside float and an inside float. The outside float includes an outside float body of round tubular shape having a float chamber that connects with a valve chamber via a through-hole formed in its upper part; and an outside valve portion disposed on the upper part of the outside float body and adapted to open and close an outside connecting passage. The inside float has an inside float body accommodated and adapted to rise and fall within the float chamber, and an inside valve portion disposed on the upper part of the inside float body and adapted to open and close the inside connecting passage through the through-hole. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211650 | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE - A pressure control valve is provided, which can variably control the set pressure of a relief valve in accordance with pilot signal pressure that is controlled in an operator's seat and so on when the set pressure of the relief valve required in a replaced working device is changed. The pressure control valve includes a sleeve having an inlet port and a tank path, a poppet opening/closing a flow path between the inlet port and the tank path, a poppet spring elastically supporting the path between the inlet port and the tank path in a closed state, a valve sheet installed to face the poppet so that a set pressure is formed in a pressure chamber of the sleeve, a pilot poppet draining the hydraulic fluid in the pressure chamber to the hydraulic tank when high pressure that exceeds the set pressure is generated in the pressure chamber, a pilot poppet spring elastically supporting the path of the valve sheet in a closed state, a plug coupled to the sleeve and having a pilot port to receive the pilot signal pressure from an outside, a main piston slidably coupled within a guide coupled to the plug to variably control the set pressure in the pressure chamber in accordance with the pilot signal pressure, and a control plug movably coupled to the guide to control a set pressure of a spring supporting the main piston. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211651 | HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DAMPING DEVICE - A hydraulic pressure damping device mainly comprises a valve body of which a joint port is provided with a control valve of which one end is provided with a first joint to valve a switch of the valve body between a water inlet and a water outlet. A second joint at the other end of control valve is conjoint with a hydraulic pressure damper to damp the hydraulic pressure. Thus, it is easy to assemble and replace the hydraulic pressure damping device, and materials and installation space may be saved. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211652 | Pump, in Particular Motor/Pump Unit for a Power Steering System of a Motor Vehicle - A pump, in particular a motor/pump unit for a power steering system of a motor vehicle, including a pressure-limiting valve which has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, the pump having a suction port which is associated with a fluid reservoir and a pressure port which is associated with a consumer and to which the fluid inlet of the pressure-limiting valve is coupled, characterized in that the fluid outlet of the pressure-limiting valve is connected with the suction port of the pump. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211653 | Vacuum Pumping Arrangement - A vacuum pumping arrangement for evacuating an enclosure is provided. The arrangement comprises a turbomolecular vacuum pump having an inlet which is connectable using fixing members to an outlet of an enclosure to be evacuated. Each of the fixing members passes through a first aperture in the inlet and through a second aperture in the outlet. An elongate, circumferentially extending cavity is provided extending from or adjacent to one of these apertures to accommodate a crushable insert. Energy transmitted to the fixing members by the turbomolecular vacuum pump during a failure thereof is thus absorbed by the deformation of the inserts. By absorbing a proportion of the energy in this way separation of the inlet from the outlet is thus inhibited. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211654 | Assembly For The Differential Delivery Of Treated And Mains Water - An assembly for the differential delivery of treated and mains water, comprising a flexible hose for the separate conveyance of treated water and mains water for connection between a spray head provided with at least two separate delivery points and a distribution unit for the separate supply of treated water and mains water. The flexible hose has, at its ends, respectively a first connection port, for connection to the distribution unit, the second port being connectable to the distribution unit so as to allow free rotation about the axis of the second port. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211655 | SPLIT COLLAR WITH OFFSET HOOK AND HINGE HOPPER ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly uses one hinge and one cam bolt mutually offset upon a two piece collar. A hopper tee has a member usually a vertical pipe and occasionally a horizontal pipe that connects to a hopper flange to receive bulk material. This assembly has two collars that mutually engage and surround a hopper flange. Pins pass through the collar pieces and the hopper flange then secure to tapped holes in the collar pieces to prevent rotation. A collar piece mounts a hook bolt and the other collar piece mounts a hinge in a spaced apart and offset manner. The other collar piece has a pivotal connection to a hinge arm and opposite the hinge arm, the hook bolt engages a cam. Opening the cam unfolds the tee downwardly while the hook bolt remains engaged. This partially open position allows for removal and installation of a valve. In opening and closing the assembly, the hinge arm spaces the flange below a hopper to admit a valve. The present invention fits standard hopper tee flanges, has a ground clearance below the horizontal member of at least 7 inches, and aids in the unloading of bulk materials. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211656 | Changeover unit for fuel gas pressure reducer - The creation discloses a changeover unit for a fuel gas pressure reducer comprising at least two pressure reducers applicable for various kinds of fuel gases, and a changeover valve for connecting a gas source to the pressure reducers. Said changeover valve further comprises a valve body accommodating groove, and a valve core mounted within the valve body accommodating groove. The pressure reducers for various kinds of fuel gases are connected by the valve body accommodating groove of the changeover valve, and are applicable for at least two or more kinds of fuel gases by switching the valve core. Users can adjust or change the pressure reducer which matches the kind of fuel gas by themselves in accordance with the kind of fuel gas. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211657 | BUBBLE-TOLERANT MICRO-MIXERS - A device for mixing at least one first fluid and one second fluid in a micro-flow system, comprising at least two flow restrictors, a first transfer conduit in fluid communication the first og said fluids and a recipient, at least one second transfer conduit in fluid communication with the second of said fluids, the second transfer conduit having at least two fluid outlets in fluid communication with said first transfer conduit, where each of said outlets of said second transfer conduit is downstream and in fluid communication with the outlet of one of said flow restrictors, and wherein the flow restrictors are bubble-tolerant, being formed to prevent fragmentation of bubbles entering the flow restrictor, into a bubble train consuming the pressure difference between the source and the recipient. Pumping means may be attached to the flow system, possibly being constant-pressure pumps of the kind, where elastomer bladders squeeze a fluid into the channels. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211658 | CONDENSATE DRAINING PIPE FOR A HEATING, VENTILATING AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A CONDENSATE DRAINING PIPE - A condensate draining pipe is provided for a heating system, a ventilating system, and/or an air conditioning (HVAC) system that includes, but is not limited to a condensate feed portion and a condensate drain portion. The condensate feed portion and the condensate drain portion are connectable to one another by a press-fit coupling assembly comprising an O-ring seal. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211659 | Hose anti-collapse ribs, systems and methods - An integral hose anti-collapse rib comprises a unitary body having a first cantilevered portion curved in a first direction. This first cantilevered portion defines a first end. A second cantilevered portion is curved in a direction opposite the direction of the first cantilevered portion, in a direction facing the first cantilevered portion. The second cantilevered portion also defines a second end disposed at an opposite extent of the rib from the first end. The hose anti-collapse rib also comprises a locking mechanism that locks the first end of the rib to the second end of the rib, such that the first and second cantilevered portions together form a generally circular shape. However, in a relaxed state in which the locking mechanism is not engaged, the rib preferably defines a non-circular, generally spiral shape. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211660 | CONTROLLED EXPANSION HOSE - An expansion hose adapted for smoothing pressure fluctuations in a hydraulic system having an inner tube, a textile reinforcement, and an outer cover. The reinforcement includes a plurality of yarns, which in turn have a plurality of filaments of first fiber material type and a plurality of filaments of second fiber material type, with first fiber type having elongation at break higher than the second fiber type by at least about 4% elongation. The expansion hose may be part of an assembly including at least one fitting, coupling, bracket, hose clamp, or other hose. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211661 | Irrigation Pipe Connector - An irrigation pipe connector has a core that is adapted to connect to an irrigation element and a wing that is attachable to a wall of a pipe. The wing is provided with resiliency to allow the connector to deform in response to changing fluid pressures in the pipe. In addition, the wing may be provided with a thin segment in order to reduce potential damage during welding of the wing to the wall of the pipe. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211662 | Drink layering potion machine - A drink layering potion machine reliably creates undisturbed air bubble free multiple drink layers. The potion machine includes a flat bottom hollow cylinder, a top with an integral conical pouring cup having a central aperture at its bottom tip. A thin rod passes through the aperture with a small clearance. A second aperture displaced from the first aperture supports thin rod providing wobble free movement. The bottom end of the thin rod carries a float. The drink layering potion machine is placed with a hollow cylinder encircling a glass and stabilizing it from tilting. The float rests on the liquor in the interior of the glass as liquor is poured into the conical pouring cup. The liquor runs down at a slow volumetric rate through the small clearance, down the thin rod, over the float external surface into the glass forming layered undisturbed drink free from air bubble entrapment. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211663 | AUDIO/VIDEO DISPLAY EQUIPMENT FOR GAS PUMPS - A gasoline pump apparatus comprises one or more pump nozzles, a sensor configured to detect nozzle removal from and replacement to a nozzle storage bay, and a first housing enclosing at least some gas dispensing apparatus. In addition, a second housing encloses at least one video display and at least one video display controller. The at least one video display controller is coupled to the sensor such that the video display output changes with changes in nozzle position. In some embodiments, the second housing is configured to be explosion proof. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211664 | Planer and Thicknesser - A planer and thicknesser comprising a frame having a passageway that substantially extends through the frame. The planer and thicknesser further comprises an upper table having front and rear sections mounted on the frame, wherein a slot is located between the front and rear sections of the upper table, and a lower table moveably mounted within the passageway. The planer and thicknesser also comprises a cutting drum rotatably mounted within the frame such that a portion of the cutting drum projects upwardly through the slot and a portion of the cutting drum projects downwardly into the passage way. The planer and thicknesser also comprises a cover mounted above the upper table capable of being moved from a first position where it covers a portion of the cutting drum to a second position where it does not cover a portion of the cutting drum. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211665 | Sawing apparatus and method for using a sawing apparatus - A sawing apparatus ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211666 | Pencil Sharpener - A pencil sharpener that facilitates the sharpening of pencils by any one or more of the following: preventing injury; automatically sharpening pencils without manual manipulation; providing status indicators during sharpening; and/or allowing varying degrees of sharpness to be selected. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211667 | SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD OF TITANIUM MATERIAL FOR ELECTRODES - Disclosed herein is a surface treatment method of a titanium material for electrodes characterized by including: a titanium oxide layer formation step S | 2009-08-27 |
20090211668 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH-STRENGTH HOT-DIP GALVANNEALED STEEL SHEET - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide a method for producing hot dip galvannealed steel sheet which exhibits high strength, high ductility, and a significant degree of alloying. Such exemplary method can be applied to, e.g., a pickled hot rolled steel sheet or an annealed and pickled cold rolled steel sheet containing between about 0.02% and about 0.2% C and between about 0.15% and about 2.5% Mn, and may include one or more procedures for rinsing the sheet, preplating the sheet with Ni, rapidly heating the sheet in a nonoxidizing atmosphere to a sheet temperature of about 430° C. to 500° C., then hot dip plating the sheet in a galvanizing bath containing between about 0.05% and about 0.2% Al, and then immediately heating the sheet rapidly for an alloying treatment. Such exemplary method can provide an improved alloying speed, improved plating appearance and better plating adhesion. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211669 | Method for producing quenched components consisting of sheet steel - The invention relates to a method for producing quenched components consisting of sheet steel, comprising the following steps: a) shaped parts are formed from sheet steel; b) the end of the shaped part is cut and the sheet steel is optionally punched or provided with a desired hole pattern prior to, during, or after the forming of the shaped part; c) at least some sections of the shaped part are subsequently heated to a temperature that permits the steel material to austenitize; and d) the component is then transferred to a quenching die, where it is subjected to a quenching process, during which the component is cooled and thus quenched by the contact of the quenching die with some sections of the component and the compression of said sections. The invention is characterised in that the component is supported by the quenching die in the vicinity of the positive radii and that some sections of said component are clamped in a secure manner without distortion in the vicinity of the cut edges. In the sections of the component that are not clamped, the latter is separated from a quenching-die half by a gap. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211670 | Cooling apparatus for a hot rolled steel strip and methods for cooling a hot rolled steel strip - A cooling apparatus for a hot rolled steel strip including a top surface cooling means provided above a hot rolled steel strip which is transferred with transfer rollers; and a bottom surface cooling means provided below the hot rolled steel strip, each of the top surface cooling means and the bottom surface cooling means including a protective member having at least one cooling water passage hole; at least one cooling water header opposing the hot rolled steel strip separated by the protective member; and cooling water jetting nozzles protruding from the cooling water header, wherein the tips of the cooling water jetting nozzles are disposed farther from the hot rolled steel strip than the surface, opposing the hot rolled steel strip, of the protective member. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211671 | GAS GENERATING COMPOSITION - A gas generating composition is obtained in which an amount of a combustion residue based on a unit amount of a gas generated is reduced. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211672 | Pyrotechnic smoke kit for generating a smoke screen - The pyrotechnic smoke kit for generating a smoke screen comprises a mixture of a light-metal powder as the metallic reduction agent; potassium nitrate and, optionally, potassium perchlorate as the main oxidation agent; at least one carbonate as an additional auxiliary oxidation agent; substances splitting off nitrogen as combustion moderators and at least one sublimable and/or evaporable non-toxic smoke-forming substance. A stabilizer from the group of aliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acids is added to the mixture of the smoke kit to stabilize the smoke kit. Due to this, the formation of gaseous ammonia in the smoke kit can be prevented. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211673 | DECORATIVE GRILL COVERS - Decorative grill covers and collections of grill covers, the decorative grill covers including indicia thereon. In a collection of grill covers, a plurality of grill covers are included, each of the grill covers having decorative indicia thereon, with the indicia on a first grill cover being related to, yet different than, the indicia on a second grill cover. In some embodiments, the decorative grill cover has a nature scene or other depiction of the environment thereon. A collection of grill covers may, for example, illustrate the changing seasons. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211674 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a non-pneumatic tire in which buckling can be prevented without a weigh increase of the tire, the non-pneumatic tire including a spoke structure. The non-pneumatic tire is characterized in that, in the non-pneumatic tire where a spoke structure obtained by circumferentially arranging spokes intermittently at intervals, which radially couple together annular cylindrical outer member and cylindrical inner member, is joined to an inner peripheral side of a tread ring, at least some of a plurality of spaces each formed between two spokes adjacent to each other in the tire circumferential direction each have an air-containing structure. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211675 | Non-pneumatic tyre assembly - A non-pneumatic wheel assembly ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211676 | NON-SLIPPING WHEEL - Non-slipping wheel ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211677 | MODULAR TIRE ASSEMBLY - The present invention is generally related to a tire assembly comprising a plurality of non-pneumatic tires removably disposed on a single rim. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211678 | NON-PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING ANGLED TREAD GROOVE WALL - A non-pneumatic tire comprising side cavities that are staggered with respect to laterally opposing side cavities, and laterally extending tread grooves that are either in substantial radial alignment with the cavities or substantially offset relative to the cavities. The tread grooves have at least one wall that is angled with respect to the radial direction, i.e., the direction relative to the tire's axis of rotation. The wall may be an open angle having an angle of 5° to 65° relative to the radial direction. Also provided are processes for making such tires and to off-the-road (OTR) vehicles employing such tires. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211679 | Anti-Skid Device - In an anti-skid device having lengths of chain which can be thrown under a vehicle wheel by means of a rotary plate which is arranged at the end of a pivotable extension arm ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211680 | AUXILIARY PULLING APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING INSTALLATION OF ANTI-SKID DEVICES - An auxiliary pulling apparatus for attachment of the two ends of a flexible retaining ring of an anti skid device is disclosed. The auxiliary pulling apparatus comprise a first attachment means at its first end and a rope portion connected to the first attachment means. The auxiliary pulling apparatus is characterized by a mass which is connected to the second or outer end of its rope portion. The mass is preferably spherical in shape and rotatably connected to the rope portion. The mass maintains centrifugal forces when thrown towards the inner part of a vehicle and keeps the rope portion tight and straight. The user releases the auxiliary pulling apparatus off the anti skid device upon securing the first and second ends of the retaining ring. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211681 | TIRE AND TIRE RIM ASSEMBLY - A tire rim for a non-pneumatic tire. The tire rim has an outer hoop that slideably engages a mounting ring disposed on the non-pneumatic tire. The mounting ring is slideably engaged in a lateral direction on the outer hoop. The rim and mounting ring can be secured using one or more mounting plates. The rim allows for the non-pneumatic tire to be easily mounted and removed. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211682 | DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR ROTARY LEADTHROUGH | 2009-08-27 |
20090211683 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a pneumatic tire having an improved driving stability with reduced weight by use of an inner liner layer including a film made of a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by blending a thermoplastic resin with an elastomer. A pneumatic tire of the present invention includes: a pair of bead portions; a carcass layer bridged between the pair of bead portions; a belt layer disposed on an outer circumferential side of the carcass layer; an inner liner layer disposed along an inner surface of the carcass layer, the inner liner layer including a film made of a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer composition that is obtained by blending a thermoplastic resin with an elastomer; and bead cores buried in the bead portions, respectively. The inner liner layer is wound up around the bead cores from an inner side of the tire to an outer side thereof. At least one wound-up part of the inner liner layer extends to a position where the wound-up part overlaps the belt layer. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211684 | Pressure Monitoring and Adjustment for Two Wheeled Vehcile with Wheel Based Pressure Reservoir - A method of allowing control of a vehicle with at least two-wheels in case of puncture of a tyre, each wheel including a rim and a tyre associated therewith, includes the steps of: inflating each tyre to an operating pressure; admitting a fluid compressed to a first pressure higher than the operating pressure of the tyre into at least one tank associated with at least one of the rims; bringing the tyre into communication with the tank when the inner pressure of the tyre is lower than a predetermined first threshold value; detecting a variation of an inner pressure of the tank; activating a pressure measuring device when the inner pressure variation corresponds to a reduction and is higher than a first predetermined value; measuring the inner pressure of the tank with a predetermined frequency by means of (through) the pressure measuring device; calculating a variation in the inner pressure in a time unit; generating an alarm signal when the calculated inner pressure variation corresponds to a reduction and is higher than a second predetermined value; and transmitting the alarm signal to the driver. | 2009-08-27 |
20090211685 | Flat Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Radial Tire and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A flat heavy-duty pneumatic radial tire having a 0-degree belt layer formed of steel cords and increased in durability, wherein multiple plies of steel cord belt layers ( | 2009-08-27 |
20090211686 | Method for Extending the Life of Golf Course Equipment - The present invention provides weather and use-protected golf course equipment, and methods of extending the useful life golf course equipment by protecting it against weather and use, via application of a heat shrinkable material onto the equipment. | 2009-08-27 |