42nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090255523 | Shooting mechanism for paint ball gun - A shooting mechanism of a paint ball gun includes a valve located in the air tube of the gun and the valve is composed of a first member and a second member. A piston rod movably extends through the valve. The first member includes a shoulder extends radially and inward from an inner periphery of the first member. An aperture is defined in communication between the shoot tube located above the air tube and the first member. A piston head is connected to an end of the piston rod and removably seals the space, the other end of the piston rod is hit the strike rod. A flange extends radially outward from the piston rod and located between the shoulder and an inner end of the second member. The flange can be stopped by the shoulder of the first member when the piston rod is hit by the strike rod. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255524 | BUILT-IN OVEN - A built-in oven comprises a door and a ventilation system. The door structure comprises two vertical frame elements and an upper hollow frame element mounted on the vertical elements and on upper edges of two or more glass plates and having a front aperture adapted to be used as an handle of the door flush with the front surface thereof, the upper hollow frame element being used as part of the ventilation system of the oven. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255525 | GRILL - A grill with a removable smoker unit comprises a pan, a body, a pan cover, a smoker unit and a socket unit, wherein the smoker unit comprises a smoker box and a heating tube member with two plug terminals. The smoker unit is removably mounted on one side of the body, wherein there is a hole in the pan where the smoker unit inserts into the body, and a removable insulation lid mounted on the hole. The socket unit is mounted in the body, and provides electrical connection. The socket unit has holes for receiving the plug terminals. The grill with these structures not only has the conventional functions, but also provides an optional smoking function. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255526 | Cooking appliance - A cooking appliance, in particular, a cooking appliance which is mounted in an elevated manner, which comprises at least one muffle which defines the cooking space, whereby the muffle opening thereof is surrounded by a muffle frame, a door which is used to close said muffle opening and a drive device which is used to actuate the door and which is controlled by a control device. The drive device can be controlled by the control device such that the door can be actuated independently from the charge. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255527 | SOLAR-POWERED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING UTILITIES - A solar-powered system and method for producing a utility, such as electricity, hot water, and/or potable water is disclosed. The system may be configured to produce the utilities alone or in combination. The system may comprise a fluid medium, a converter, one or more solar concentrators, a storage tank, a collection tank, a dehydration tank, and one or more safety features. The system may be closed-loop or open-loop. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255528 | Low pressure water-heating solar panel apparatus and method - An improved low-pressure, water-heating solar panel provides easier and safer initial installation because it is more resistant to damage by workmen during that installation. Further, after installation, the solar panel is more resistant to damage by high winds because it has a low profile and does not present a gap or space into which high winds can intrude to lift, flap, and damage the solar panel. Also, during freezing weather the improved solar panel is not damaged by freezing of retained water due to its novel internal construction which allows all water to completely drain from the solar panel and prevents any puddling of retained water. Methods of manufacturing the improved solar panel are disclosed. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255529 | Solar collector and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the top surface of the substrate. The transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255530 | APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING A SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING THE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A support member for a solar panel is provided comprising a base member having first and second surfaces and first and second sides, the first surface defining a recess configured to receive the solar panel. The first side of the support member defines a first flange extending therefrom that is flush with the first surface of the base member and the second side of the support member defines a second flange extending therefrom that is flush with the second surface of the base member. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255531 | Portable system for assisting body movement - The present invention provides a differential pressure body suit with external support against body suit migration. In its preferred embodiment, such body suit may comprise a close-fitting, multi-layered suit sealed against a mammal's skin to contain the differential pressure, or a looser-fitting suit that bends at the mammal's joints with minimal force. External support means include either fixed or movable mechanical supports attached to the body suit, extraordinary air pressure levels for making the body suit rigid, or exoskeletons attached to the body suit. A cyclic control system can turn the differential pressure condition within the body suit on and off on a selective basis to accommodate the movement of the legs of the mammal. This differential pressure body suit provides a portable and convenient system for, e.g., rehabilitating a skeletal joint injury or training the mammal for injury prevention or athletic performance. The pressurization reduces the weight of the body to greater or lesser extents, and offloads the weight to the ground through the external support means. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255532 | ADAPTERS FOR USE WITH AN ANESTHETIC VAPORIZER - Adapters are provided for establishing fluid communication between an anesthetic agent container and an anesthetic vaporizer having a fluid port. The adapter may be mountable on the vaporizer to cooperate with the spout of an anesthetic agent container or may be mountable on an anesthetic agent container to cooperate with the fluid port of an anesthetic vaporizer to provide a sealing and/or retaining relationship therebetween. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255533 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RESPIRATORY SUPPORT OF A PATIENT - Spontaneous respiration is detected by sensors. An additional amount of oxygen is administered to the lungs via a jet gas current at the end of an inhalation procedure. Breathing volume, absorption of oxygen during inhalation, and clearance of carbon dioxide during exhalation are improved. If required, the exhalation procedure of the patient can be arrested or slowed by a countercurrent to avoid a collapse of the respiration paths. An apparatus including an oxygen pump can be connected to an oxygen source and includes a tracheal prosthesis that can be connected via a catheter. The respiration detections sensors are connected to a control unit for activating the oxygen pump. The tracheal prosthesis includes a tubular support body with a connection for the catheter, and the sensors are associated with the support body. The tracheal prosthesis and jet catheter are dimensioned so the patient can freely breathe and speak without restriction. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255534 | Sealed Vaporization Cartridge and Vaporization Systems for Using - A vaporization system for an inhalable substance includes a sealed cartridge. The sealed cartridge contains the chemical solution to be vaporized, a heating element which vaporizes the solution, and a wicking material for retaining the solution and bringing it into contact with the heating element through capillary action. The sealed cartridge may be disposable, having inexpensive elements so the cartridge can be replaced with little cost. Alternatively the sealed cartridge may be fully integrated with other components into a base unit, which may be disposable or may include a refill port which allows a user to refill the sealed cartridge with solution once the contained solution has been fully vaporized. A power source connects to the heating element and is activated by a switch that may be a breath detector. A disposable mouthpiece may be connected to the cartridge. The mouthpiece has an airway through which the vaporized solution is inhaled. The airway is restricted by a trap that prevents unvaporized droplets of the solution from passing through the airway into a user's mouth. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255535 | DROPLET COLLECTION DEVICES AND METHODS TO DETECT AND CONTROL AIRBORNE COMMUNICABLE DISEASES UTILIZING RFID - A filtering face mask that comprises: (a) a mask body; and (b) at least one diagnostic device for identifying whether the wearer of the mask is infected with a contagious disease. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255536 | Biofilm-Inhibiting Catheters and Tubings - Antimicrobial and biofilm-inhibiting nitric oxide-releasing medical appliances for installation into a patient, and processes for producing the medical appliances. The medical appliances are configured for conveying materials into and out of the patient's body and may comprise tubings or pouching systems. The medical appliances comprise a gas-permeable cured resin material selected from the group consisting of curable silicones, polyvinyl acetates, thermoplastic elastomers, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer rubber, polyurethanes and selected combinations thereof, wherein the gas-permeable cured resin material comprises a matrix suitable for releasably sequestering therein permeating gases. A plurality of nitric-oxide gas-releasing moieties is sequestered within and through the gas-permeable resin material. Nitric oxide is released from at least a portion of said plurality of nitric oxide gas-releasing moieties upon contact of the medical appliance with a moisture source. Exemplary medical appliances include endotracheal tubes, crichotracheotomy tubes, urinary catheters, wound drainage tubes, central intravenous catheters, peripheral intravenous catheters, and poucing systems. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255537 | DISEASE INDICATIONS FOR SELECTIVE ENDOBRONCHIAL LUNG REGION ISOLATION - Disclosed are various disease indications and treatment methods that benefit from selective lung region isolation. A lung region is bronchially isolated by regulating the flow of fluid to and from the lung region, such as by implanting one or more bronchial isolation devices into one or more bronchial passageways that feed air to the lung region. The bronchial isolation devices can comprise, for example, one-way valves, two-way valves, occluders or blockers, ligating clips, glues, sealants, and sclerosing agents. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255538 | Monolithic endotracheal tube holder - This invention pertains generally to a device for retaining a medically relevant tube into a proper registration for application of medical treatment to a patient, and more particularly to a flexible holder for positioning of an endotracheal tube wherein said holder has integrated therein circumferential guard projections for maintaining optimal flow characteristics of the restrained endotracheal tube. Circumferential guard projections extend both outwardly and inwardly from said endotracheal tube holder and are integral to and monolithically formed with the endotracheal tube holder. The endotracheal tube holder is adaptable to receiving tubes of varying diameters and includes a capture means for allowing insertion and removal of an endotracheal tube through a transverse access port in a side aspect of the holder. The monolithic nature of the endotracheal tube holder design is further enhanced through incorporation of access portals about the holder for allowing routine patient maintenance. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255539 | Insert containing a scrotal catch and a non-flexible cup - An insert containing a scrotal catch and a non-flexible cup, wherein the scrotal catch is configured to support, protect or cover at least a portion of a male's scrotum and the non-flexible cup is configured to support protect or cover at least a portion of a male's genitalia is provided. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255540 | Method and Apparatus for Warming Medical Solutions in a Thermal Treatment System Employing a Removable Basin - A drape device is provided for use with a thermal treatment system, where the thermal treatment system includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle. The drape device includes a drape that can be placed within the receptacle to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle. The drape device further includes engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle. In one embodiment, the engaging structure includes an actuation member that facilitates operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater without the use of the basin. In another embodiment, the engaging structure is securable to the basin to facilitate securing of the drape within the basin during use of the thermal treatment system. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255541 | STERILE RADIOLOGICAL DRAPE - A collapsible sterile drape designed to encase the non-sterile portion of a radiological unit is provided. The sterile radiological drape is designed to expand to encompass the radiological unit as it rotates into and is move through the sterile field for imaging during surgery, and then to collapse to protect the sterile portion of the drape when the radiological unit is removed from the surgical field. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255542 | MASK NOSE CLIP AND A RESPIRATORY MASK - A nose clip | 2009-10-15 |
20090255543 | Method of chiropractic treatment - A method of chiropractic treatment in which a patient's head and legs are moved along predetermined paths each having plural transit points on a circle having its center along the axis of the patient's spine. Each transit point has a counterpart transit point located at a position symmetric with the transit point with respect to the center of the circle. Each path has plural sub-paths each extending along a curve from a transit point and through the center of the circle to a counterpart transit point, wherein, during the movement of the patient's legs along a sub-path, the head is moved along a different sub-path starting from a transit point corresponding to the counterpart transit point of the movement of the legs. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255544 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE ENDOLUMENAL TREATMENT OF OBESITY - Devices and methods for forming and securing tissue folds and elongated invaginations in stomach tissue are used as a treatment for obesity. In a first embodiment, a plurality of tissue folds is formed in the fundus region of the stomach. In a second embodiment, one or more elongated invaginations is formed in the body region of the stomach. In a third embodiment, a plurality of tissue folds is formed in the fundus region of the stomach and one or more elongated invaginations is formed in the body region of the stomach. Additional embodiments include various combinations of tissue folds, elongated invaginations, and other reconfigurations of stomach tissue. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255545 | NAIL PROTECTION APPARATUS - A nail protector and method for use includes a cover portion dimensioned to fit over a human nail to form a gap with the human nail, and a ridge formed on an underside of the cover portion and configured to contact skin adjacent to the nail without contact with the nail. A lateral wall is connected to the cover portion to create a partial enclosure for receiving a human digit without passing over the nail. A stabilizer is coupled to the lateral wall and is spaced about from and opposite from the ridge and extends in an opposite longitudinal direction from a distal end of the cover portion. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255546 | NAIL PROTECTION APPARATUS - A nail protector and method includes a cover portion dimensioned to fit over a nail of a digit to form a gap with the nail, and a bump formed on an underside of the cover portion and configured to contact skin adjacent to the nail without contact with the nail. A lateral portion is hingedly connected to the cover portion to create at least a partial enclosure for receiving the digit without passing over the nail. A biasing device is configured to secure and bias the at least one lateral portion against the digit. The biasing device extends in an opposite longitudinal direction from a distal end of the cover portion to support the cover portion and maintain the gap. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255547 | Interchangeable Wiglet with Anchor Cap Apparatus and Method - The present invention is directed to a detachable, self adhesive, multi-piece wiglet and anchor cap system. This system is made up of individual shapes and sizes that accommodate users with full to no natural hair strands seeking full to partial hair coverage. The Interchangeable Wiglet is made up of base portions for the user head's ear, temple, nape, front, top, and crown. Together, these base portions allow an infinite number of variations depending on the exact three dimensional surface contours of the user's head. The Interchangeable Wiglet is individually crafted of a plurality of natural, synthetic, or man made hair-like strands, made of various textures, colors, and lengths and are attached to plurality of the base portions. Each base portion is made of elastic material together with material strips affixed with a complementary double-sided fastening system that acts to connect the base portions to the anchor cap unit. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255548 | Eyelash curling apparatus - An eyelash curling apparatus includes a frame, a curved plate, a movable plate and a latch plate. The frame has a slide slot and a fixing hole on both sides. The curved plate has an insert portion at both ends for fixing the curved plate with the frame. The movable plate has at least one protruding lump corresponding to the slide slot, and can slide on the frame by means of the protruding lumps. The movable plate has an open portion with a thickness smaller than the thickness of the movable plate. The open portion has transverse openings and a transverse partition between two adjacent transverse openings. The movable plate has a clamp pad. If the movable plate is moved along the slide slot, the open portion abuts the curved plate, and the clamp pad abuts the curved plate for curling an eyelash. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255549 | Hair Roller - A hair roller includes a plurality of spaced apart outwardly convex sections separated from one another by a plurality of outwardly concave sections. Openings are formed through at least the convex sections to facilitate a flow of air. Retainers can be provided for urging the hair into the outwardly concave section of the roller. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255550 | Hair barrette changeable inside out - A hair barrette includes a barrette member having a number of bars secured together for forming a zigzag structure, for example, two adjacent bars are secured together at one end for forming a V-shaped structure, and the other two adjacent bars are secured together at the other end with also for forming a V-shaped structure, and thus for forming the zigzag structure, and a securing device may be used for detachably securing the ends of the barrette member together for forming a closed condition and for allowing the barrette member to be engaged with the hair or the other portions of the user and to be easily changed or turned inside out. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255551 | Hair clip with attachable decorative or ornamental assembly - A hair clip formed of a molded shape-memory plastic body having an elongate protruding tail with a pronounced bulge tapering to a distal point, the inward length of the tail following a slight arcuate curve to a sharp elbow, which doubles back on itself to a curved hook positioned approximately midway along the tail. The upwardly-turned hook terminates at a blunt point and generally defining a semi-circle. In use, the distal point of the elongate protruding tail is inserted under a lock of hair, and the bulged portion of the tail biased up and over the curved hook end such that the bulged portion of the tail seats itself within the contour of the open hook, firmly clamping the lock of hair therein. In addition, an ornamental assembly is removably attached to the curved hook end of said molded plastic body and extends from the device for aesthetics. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255552 | Hair clip without coil spring - A hair clip includes two jaws each having a hand grip extended from one end, and a coupling device having a spring member engaged with the hand grips of the jaws for coupling the jaws and the coupling device together and for allowing the jaws to be forced away from each other and to engage with a hair of a user when the hand grips are forced and depressed toward each other by the user. The spring member is preferably a curved spring member, and the coupling device includes two brackets formed on the ends of the spring member and each having a channel for receiving and engaging with the hand grips. A block is formed in each jaw for reinforcing the jaws and the hand grips. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255553 | Hair clip without coil spring - A hair clip includes a blade member having an intermediate portion and two end pawls for forming a chamber within the blade member and for receiving a hair of a user, and having two adjacent portions formed between the intermediate portion and the end pawls of the blade member, and two hand grips formed integral with the blade member and extended from the adjacent portions of the blade member for being depressed toward each other to force the end pawls of the blade member away from each other and to allow the hair of the user to be easily and quickly engaged into the chamber of the blade member and for preventing the hair of the user from being entangled by the end pawls. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255554 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FACE MASK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - This face mask includes a right side sheet and a left side sheet which are mutually enantiomorphic. On a right side sheet and a left side sheet, a thermoplastic adhesive material is applied to the inner sides of ranges which include front edge strip portions which, during use, oppose the median line of the user's face; the right side sheet and the left side sheet are then laid together overlapping their inner sides; and heat is applied to areas of these front edge portions other than portions which, during use, oppose the nostrils and the mouth of the user, so that thereby the right side sheet and the left side sheet are joined together. By then opening out the right side sheet and the left side sheet in the direction to separate them, this face mask is caused to assume a three dimensional shape over its entire surface. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255555 | Advanced cleaning process using integrated momentum transfer and controlled cavitation - A method and apparatus for cleaning a workpiece are disclosed. A gas and cleaning solution are supplied to an atomizing nozzle which atomizes the cleaning solution and sprays the top surface of a workpiece with an atomized spray. A liquid having a controlled gas content is flowed to the top surface of the workpiece from a rinse nozzle. Megasonic energy is applied from the backside of the workpiece. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255556 | WAREWASHER INCLUDING HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM WITH HOT WATER SUPPLEMENT - A warewasher for washing wares includes a housing defining an internal space with at least one spray zone for washing wares. A liquid delivery system provides a spray of liquid within the spray zone. A tank includes an inlet that is connected to a hot water source for filling the tank with hot water. The liquid delivery system receives water from the tank. An exhaust vents heated air from the housing. A final rinse system is connected to a cold water source. A heat recovery system is located between the final rinse system and the cold water source. The heat recovery system transfers heat from the exhaust air to the cold water provided from the cold water source. A valve associated with the hot water source selectively supplements the water exiting the heat recovery system with hot water from the hot water source. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255557 | Automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system - An automated heat exchanger tube cleaning assembly and system are provided. The present system can automatically (without ongoing human intervention) survey the tube sheet of a heat exchanger in three-dimensions, convert and record the survey results as a digital file in three-dimensions, and then, according to sequential parameters input via custom software, automatically coordinate via computer one or more cleaning devices to effect the cleaning of each desired tube of the heat exchanger. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255558 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER AND CLEANING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A cleaning apparatus for a semiconductor wafer includes: a gas jet device including a gas nozzle which jets a first gas onto the surface of a semiconductor wafer to thin the thickness of a stagnant layer on the surface of the semiconductor wafer; and a two-fluid jet device including a two-fluid nozzle which jets droplet mist onto a region where thickness of the stagnant layer of the semiconductor wafer is thinned, the droplet mist being mixed two-fluid of a liquid and a second gas. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255559 | Gas Channeling Device for Directing Blasts of Gas Through Alternative Outlet Passageways and Method Therefor - A gas channeling device for selectively channeling blasts of gas from an air cannon to various locations comprises a stationary portion and a movable portion. The stationary portion comprises a fluid inlet passageway and at least first and second fluid outlet passageways. The movable portion comprises a fluid channeling passageway, and is pivotally movable about a pivot axis relative to the stationary portion in a manner such that the movable portion can be selectively positioned in alternative first and second positions relative to the stationary portion. The fluid channeling passageway operatively connects the fluid inlet passageway to the first fluid outlet passageway when the movable portion is in the first position. The fluid channeling passageway operatively connects the fluid inlet passageway to the second fluid outlet passageway when the movable portion is in the second position. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255560 | NOZZLE SYSTEM - A cleaning machine, preferably a dishwasher is provided. The machine comprises at least one spray pipe, spray arm or spray arm blade being substantially of elongate extent which is provided with a plurality of, at least two, nozzles along its elongate extent. Cleaning fluid is sprayed onto items to be cleaned, for example containers or dishes, via the at least two nozzles. The flow of the medium which is to be sprayed on is deflected within the spray pipe directly in front of at least one of the nozzles such that the jet flowing through the nozzle opening contains no flow components which are directed in the longitudinal direction of the spray pipe. As a result, the jet emerges from the spray pipe substantially orthogonally to the axis of symmetry of said spray pipe. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255561 | Ergonomic Cane - An ergonomic cane comprises at least one finger hole and at least one elongated finger slot disposed within a handle portion. A cane portion projects downwardly from the handle to support a user when in use. In one embodiment, the handle also provides electronic access to media such as radio or mp3 or other audio formats. A storage interface input is provided such as USB or SD card etc. to allow a user to customize their listening experience. In one embodiment a siren is provided to allow a user to activate a very loud sound in case of an emergency. In another embodiment a light is provided to illuminate a selected area while using the cane. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255562 | MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A mobility assistance device is disclosed including a main shaft having a handle attached to one end thereof and a ground engaging member attached to an opposite end. The ground engaging member includes a support member and at least one generally arcuate-shaped foot depending therefrom adapted to contact a supporting surface that facilitates a maximization of a traction and a surface to surface contact between the arcuate-shaped foot and the supporting surface. The shaft and the handle are oriented in respect of the ground engaging member to facilitate a proper posture and a gait of a user, thereby maximizing a stability of the user. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255563 | Umbrella With Dome Shape - An umbrella comprises a vertical support member and a plurality of ribs operatively associated with the vertical support member and extending generally radially outward from a central location. The umbrella further includes a plurality of elongated, laterally flexible members, one of the flexible members being operatively associated with each of the plurality of ribs and extending outward therefrom. A canopy is supported by the plurality of ribs and has a periphery extending beyond the ribs. Receptacles are disposed on the inner surface of the canopy at points proximate the periphery of the canopy and in substantial alignment with a corresponding rib. The outer end of each flexible member engages a corresponding one of the receptacles. The canopy and the flexible members are configured such that the canopy exerts a tension on the flexible member that causes it to flex inward and downward. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255564 | SLIDING DEVICE USED ON THE SUPPORTING SHAFT - The present invention discloses a sliding device used on the supporting shaft, which utilizes the button to achieve singlehanded operation, utilizes horizontal slide of the bolt to achieve the steady locking of tiny clearance, and utilizes the active connection with relative turn and relative slide between the sliding base and the button to achieve transmission between the pressing of users and the horizontal slide of the bolt. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255565 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL STRING - Thin film PV cells and strings of such cells that may be electrically joined with conductive tabs or ribbons. A semi-flexible, electrically conductive adhesive is applied to join the tabs to the front and back of a cell, providing a conductive pathway between the tab and solar cell, with good adhesion to both. The tabs may be constructed of one or more materials having a thermal expansion coefficient that closely matches that of the substrate material of the cells, so that when the string or module is subsequently heated, mechanical stress between the tab and solar cell is minimized. The semi-flexible nature of the ECA also acts to relieve stress between the tab and the solar cell, decreasing the possibility of adhesion failure at critical locations. One or more dielectric materials may be applied to the PV cells and/or the tabs in regions where a tab crosses the edge of a cell, to avoid electrical shorting between the negative and positive electrodes of the cell. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255566 | SOLAR CELL MODULES - A solar cell module is provided, including a fixture with a solar cell wafer therein and a light-transmitting component formed in the fixture. The solar cell wafer comprises a semiconductor substrate with a plurality of photovoltaic elements formed thereon, wherein the photovoltaic elements are arranged in an array and a plurality of microlenses superimposed over the semiconductor substrate. A pitch between a center of the microlens and a center of the photovoltaic element thereunder increases from a center portion of the array of the photovoltaic elements toward an edge portion of the array of the photovoltaic elements. The light-transmitting component is opposite to the microlenses and partially changes a direction of incident light collected from an ambient from not being perpendicular to a top surface of the microlenses. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255567 | MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR ARRAY - A photovoltaic device includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells disposed in an array in which each cell is adjacent to another cell. Each of the cells includes first and second photovoltaic modules. The first photovoltaic module of each cell is configured to convert a first part of light energy incident thereon into electrical energy and to reflect to the second photovoltaic module of an adjacent cell at least some of a remaining portion of light energy incident thereon. The second photovoltaic module of each cell is configured to convert into electrical energy the remaining portion of the light energy received from the first photovoltaic module of an adjacent cell. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255568 | SOLAR PANEL WINDOW - A solar panel window for mounting to a building. The window has an interior pane and an exterior pane adjacent to each other. The exterior pane has a first ridged surface and the interior pane has a second ridged surface, which is complementary to the first ridged surface. The exterior and interior panes are secured together with their ridged surfaces facing each other. A plurality of photovoltaic solar cells are mounted on the first ridged surface of the exterior pane. The solar panel window allows light impinging thereon through a pre-determined viewing angle to be transmitted inside the building. Light impinging on the window outside the pre-determined viewing angled is directed to the plurality of solar cells. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255569 | METHOD TO IMPROVE PV AESTHETICS AND EFFICIENCY - Various embodiments disclosed herein comprise a photovoltaic device of improved efficiency. The photovoltaic device comprises a photovoltaic material, a reflective conductor, a total-internal-reflection surface and a microstructure. The microstructure reflects light so that some of the reflected light is incident upon the total-internal-reflection surface at an angle greater than the critical angle. In some embodiments, the photovoltaic device has a photovoltaic material, a reflective conductor, and a surface forward the conductor configured to redirect light rays directed toward the conductor such that redirected light is instead incident on the photovoltaic material. Various embodiments include a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic device of improved efficiency. Other embodiments are also described. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255570 | GLAZING ASSEMBLIES THAT INCORPORATE PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENTS AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A photovoltaic panel includes a substrate, a photovoltaic coating extending over, and being adhered to, a central region of a major surface of the substrate, and a flexible and electrically non-conductive film overlaying the photovoltaic coating, such that the photovoltaic coating is sandwiched between the film and the substrate. An assembly, which includes the photovoltaic panel, further includes a second substrate, which is joined to the first substrate, for example, by a seal member, such that an air space is enclosed between the film and the second substrate. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255571 | Thermal Conducting Materials for Solar Panel Components - This invention relates to solar panels with improved encapsulants and backsheets for greater power output and/or increased efficiency by using materials with higher thermal conductivity than conventional solar panels. According to certain embodiments the improved materials include fillers while maintaining sufficient dielectric properties. According to certain other embodiments, the invention includes a solar panel with the improved encapsulant between solar cells and the improved backsheet. The invention also includes a method of making a solar panel including the improved materials. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255572 | Sealed Thin Film Photovoltaic Modules - A sealed photovoltaic module comprising a first substrate, a second substrate, a seal between the first and second substrates positioned at or near the edges of the substrates and forming a sealed chamber defined by the first and second substrates and the seal, and at least one thin film photovoltaic element positioned between the first and second substrate and at least partly within the chamber. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255573 | Photovoltaic heat-weldable thermoplastic roofing membrane - Disclosed herein is the fusing of photovoltaic modules or cells to a heat-weldable thermoplastic roofing membrane, and related methods of manufacturing of the same. The resulting membrane may be used as the back sheet for sealing the back surface of photovoltaic cells/modules. In one embodiment, such a photovoltaic roofing structure may comprise a photovoltaic module with an active layer and electrodes, a transparent superstrate, and a thermoplastic olefin membrane. The transparent superstrate may be positioned on top of the photovoltaic module. Also included may be an underlying membrane comprising heat-weldable thermoplastic material positioned beneath the photovoltaic module. In addition, a frame comprised of the same heat-weldable thermoplastic material as the underlying membrane may be located on a perimeter of the superstrate and the photovoltaic module. The frame is then heat-welded to the underlying membrane around the perimeter of the photovoltaic module. Also disclosed herein are related methods of manufacturing such a photovoltaic roofing structure. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255574 | SOLAR CELL FABRICATED BY SILICON LIQUID-PHASE DEPOSITION - One embodiment of the present invention provides a solar cell. The solar cell includes a substrate; a polycrystalline Si (poly-Si) thin-film layer which includes a p | 2009-10-15 |
20090255575 | LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR CELL - Lightweight solar cells include a multiple-bandgap material. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255576 | WINDOW SOLAR CELL - A substantially transparent solar cell is combined with an electrochromic film. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255577 | Conversion Solar Cell - A conversion solar cell structure responds to a greater portion of the solar spectrum. The solar-cell structure has a solar cell and a conversion material disposed over the solar cell. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255578 | Plasma-treated photovoltaic devices - A method of manufacturing a thin film photovoltaic device includes depositing a first compound semiconductor layer on a substrate and exposing the device to plasma, the plasma treating the layer. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255579 | Converter of Electromagnetic Radiation - The invention relates to converters of the energy of electromagnetic radiation to electrical energy and may be used in the production of solar photocells. The converter according to the invention contains at least one photosensitive layer that achieves the generation of a photocurrent through the absorption of electromagnetic radiation, as well as collector electrodes. At the same time, the converter also contains metallic nanoparticles, the size of which is on the order of, or less than, the wavelength in the maximum of the spectrum of the incident radiation, that achieve the concentration of the incident radiation in the near-field around the nanoparticles and the generation of a photocurrent through the absorption of said radiation. Intensification of the photocurrent and enhancement of the efficiency of the converter are achieved as a result. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255580 | Quantum dot solar cell with quantum dot bandgap gradients - Efficient photovoltaic devices with quantum dots are provided. Quantum dots have numerous desirable properties that can be used in solar cells, including an easily selected bandgap and Fermi level. In particular, the size and composition of a quantum dot can determine its bandgap and Fermi level. By precise deposition of quantum dots in the active layer of a solar cell, bandgap gradients can be present for efficient sunlight absorption, exciton dissociation, and charge transport. Mismatching Fermi levels are also present between adjacent quantum dots, allowing for built-in electric fields to form and aid in charge transport and the prevention of exciton recombination. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255581 | THIN FILM SILICON SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A thin film silicon solar cell comprises a front transparent electrode, a p-type window layer, a buffer layer, an i-type absorber layer, an n-type layer and a metal rear electrode. The front transparent electrode is stacked on a transparent substrate. The p-type window layer is stacked on the front transparent electrode, and has a thickness in a range of 12 nm to 17 nm. The buffer layer is stacked on the p-type window layer, and has a carbon concentration in a range of 0.5 to 3.0 atomic % and a thickness in a range of 3 to 8 nm. The i-type absorber layer is stacked on the buffer layer. The n-type layer is stacked on the i-type absorber layer. The metal rear electrode is stacked on the n-type layer. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255582 | METHODS OF DRYING GLASS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - This invention relates generally to methods of dehydrating glass substrates for use in photovoltaic modules, suitably by reacting moisture on the glass with organosilicon compounds. The invention also relates to methods of preparing thin film photovoltaic modules, which include dehydration of the glass substrates used in the manufacture of the photovoltaic modules. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255583 | ALUMINUM PASTES AND USE THEREOF IN THE PRODUCTION OF SILICON SOLAR CELLS - Aluminum pastes comprising particulate aluminum, a tin-organic component and an organic vehicle and their use in forming p-type aluminum back electrodes of silicon solar cells. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255584 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A thick film conductive composition comprising electrically conductive material, rhodium-containing additive, one or more glass frits, and an organic medium. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255585 | FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - An embodiment of a photovoltaic cell forms a barrier layer over a flexible substrate and forms a plurality of parallel lines of N-type semiconductor material directly on the barrier layer. A plurality of parallel lines of P-type semiconductor material are formed directly on the barrier layer and positioned with each line of the plurality of parallel lines of P-type semiconductor material having at least one common longitudinal boundary with one line of the plurality of parallel lines of N-type semiconductor material. A plurality of first conductive bus lines are in longitudinal contact with at least a subset of the plurality of parallel lines of N-type semiconductor material, and a plurality of second conductive bus lines are in longitudinal contact with at least a subset of the plurality of parallel lines of P-type semiconductor material. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255586 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An organic solar cell and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The organic solar cell includes a first electrode and a second electrode. An organic active layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The organic active layer includes an concave-convex pattern in a surface adjacent to the second electrode. The concave-convex pattern may be formed by contacting an elastomer stamp and a top surface of the organic active layer. The elastomer stamp may be formed by molding using a template having a surface relief grating (SRG). The template may include a photoisomerization polymer layer, and the surface relief grating may be formed by irradiating interference light onto the photoisomerization polymer layer. The surface relief grating may be a blazed diffraction grating. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255587 | METHOD FOR WATER HAMMERLESS OPENING OF FLUID PASSAGE, AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS AND DEVICE FOR WATER HAMMERLESS OPENING FOR WHICH THE METHOD IS USED - The water hammerless opening device comprises an actuator operating type valve installed on the fluid passage, an electro-pneumatic conversion device to supply the 2-step actuator operating pressure Pa to the afore-mentioned actuator operating type valve, a vibration sensor removably fixed to the pipe passage on the upstream side of the actuator operating type valve, and a tuning box to which the vibration detecting signal Pr detected by the vibration sensor is inputted, through which the control signal Sc to control the step operating pressure Ps′ of the afore-mentioned 2-step actuator operating pressure Pa is outputted to the electro-pneumatic conversion device, and with which the 2-step actuator operating pressure Pa, of the step operating pressure Ps′ which makes the vibration detecting signal Pr nearly zero, is outputted from the electro-pneumatic conversion by adjusting the control signal Sc. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255588 | ADJUSTABLE LOCKING SPOUT SHANK - A spout shank allows a spout to be mounted on one side of a mounting surface and then connected to a water supply source disposed on the other side of the mounting surface. The spout shank has a length that is adjustable over a range of lengths to accommodate mounting surfaces with different thicknesses. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255589 | TURBINE ENGINE FOR AIRCRAFT - According to the invention, the internal wall of the air intake ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255590 | Disc Check Valve - A valve for controlling the flow of a fluid through a fluid passage such that a fluid flow in the fluid passage is permitted in a first direction and restricted in a second direction, wherein the valve comprises a modular valve body composed of a two-piece assembly including an inlet body half and an outlet body half joined along a joint interface, the inlet body half and said outlet body half each comprising interchangeable end connections. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255591 | ISOLATION VALVE WITH CORROSION PROTECTED AND HEAT TRANSFER ENHANCED VALVE ACTUATOR AND CLOSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD - An isolation valve includes a shield that surrounds and protects the valve closure actuator components from exposure to corrosive fluids that flow through the valve when the valve is open. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255592 | Reverse Action Flow Activated Shut-Off Valve - A flow activated valve includes an outer body and a piston disposed in an inner cavity of the outer body. The flow activated valve also includes one or more fluid passage exits in the outer body and one or more piston fluid passages in the piston. The one or more fluid passage exits and the one or more piston fluid passages allow fluid flow out of the valve. The flow activated valve also includes a flow restriction member disposed in a piston inner cavity. In addition, the flow activated valve includes a shear member disposed in the outer body, and a bias member disposed in an inner cavity of the outer body. The flow activated valve further includes a position control member disposed in the piston and a sealing member. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255593 | FILTER BAND FOR AN ELECTROHYDRAULIC VALVE - An electrohydraulic valve has a valve body with a longitudinal bore and a cylindrical exterior surface. An annular recess extends around the cylindrical exterior surface and the first port extends from the recess to the bore. A filter is formed by a plate that has a plurality of perforations and which is wrapped around valve body in the recess. The plate has a first end section at which a first tab is created and a second end section overlapping the first end section with a slot through which the first tab extends to secure the first and second end sections together. A spool is slideable into different positions within the bore of the valve body to selectively connect and disconnect the first port and a second. An actuator is operably coupled to move the spool into different positions within the bore. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255594 | APPARATUS FOR THE APPLICATION OF A CURABLE COMPOSITION TO A FASTENER AND CURABLE COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE FOR APPLICATION TO A FASTENER - An apparatus ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255595 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTRODUCING AIR INTO A HYDROPNEUMATIC RESERVOIR - Apparatus for introducing air ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255596 | VALVE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY - A valve manifold assembly including a manifold body defining a primary flow passage and a secondary flow passage fluidly coupled therewith through an aperture in the wall of the primary flow passage. A valve including a head portion and a stem extending therefrom is disposed through the aperture. The head portion has a valve sealing surface adjacent and extending around the stem, and a valve seat having a seat sealing surface facing into the primary flow passage extends around the aperture. The valve is selectively shiftable between a closed position wherein the valve sealing surface is sealingly engaged with the seat sealing surface to block fluid flow between the secondary flow passage and the primary flow passage, and an open position wherein the valve sealing surface is spaced apart from the seat sealing surface to enable fluid flow between the secondary flow passage and the primary flow passage. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255597 | PROBE SEAL HAVING SPRING-ENERGIZED SEALING ELEMENTS FOR FEMALE HYDRAULIC COUPLING MEMBER - A crown-type probe seal for a female hydraulic coupling member has one or more circumferential, spring-energized seals. One particular preferred seal comprises a closely-wound helical spring which imparts an inwardly-directed radial force to the crown seal. In certain embodiments, the helical spring is substantially encased in a polymer jacket. In yet other embodiments, a liner is interposed between the outer surface of the helical spring and the polymer jacket. An optional, axial extension on at least one end of the crown seal provides a bore liner for a female hydraulic coupling member in which the crown seal is installed. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255598 | DOUBLE POPPET QUICK CONNECT - Two independent poppets/valves that open and close independently as a quick connect coupling is mated and unmated are employed as part of a cooling system for high end data processing systems. More particularly, the present invention comprises a quick connect poppet valve having two internal, independently functioning sealing seats therein disposed within a serially connected flow path to prevent leakage and to minimize the effects of debris. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255599 | Insertion piece to a single-grip mixing faucet - The invention relates to an insertion piece to a single-grip mixing faucet developed as a control unit with a ceramic insertion, and on its one side it is connected to a footing, on its other side to a driving arm, the control unit itself, the cartridge, comprises a fixed stationary inlet disc and a moving control disc arranged one above the other to form together a plane sealing. The other side of the inlet disc is coupled to a footing, whereas the control disc on its side opposite to the inlet disc is in a forced connection with a ceramic moving element, which, in turn, is in connection with the driving arm. On the footing, a warm water inlet, a cold water inlet and an outlet are situated. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255600 | Diverter valve and assembly - A diverter valve assembly is used in a material handling system and may include a diverter valve, an actuator, a chute, and a material handling line. The diverter valve has a body that defines an inlet bore and a pair of outlet bores. A rotor is located within the body and rotates, depending on factors, between the pair of outlet bores. The actuator is connected to the rotor in a way that it can rotate the rotor. The chute communicates with the inlet bore. And a material handling line communicates with each of the pair of outlet bores. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255601 | FLUIDIC CONDUIT WITH REPEATED DISTURBANCE OF LAMINAR FLOW - A fluidic device, the fluidic device comprising a planar fluidic conduit for conducting a fluid, wherein the fluidic conduit has a plurality of fluidic disturbance features located along at least a section of the fluidic conduit for disturbing a laminar flow of the fluid along the section. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255602 | UNITARY CONDUIT FOR TRANSPORTING FLUIDS - A unitary conduit for transporting a fluid is described, the conduit comprising a body and a flow passage located within the body, the flow passage having an inlet end and an exit end, wherein the flow passage and the body have a unitary construction. In another embodiment, a unitary conduit has a flow passage wherein the cross sectional shape of the flow passage changes from a first cross sectional shape to a second cross sectional shape. In another embodiment, the exterior contour of the body generally conforms to the interior contour of the flow passage. In another embodiment, the flow passage branches to a plurality of sub-passages. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255603 | LABEL REMOVER FOR REMOVING LABELS FROM BOTTLES - Label remover for removing labels from bottles. 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. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255604 | PASTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method operations are provided for battery plate fabrication, in particular for applying paste to battery plate grids. A conveyer-type pasting machine includes a conveyer belt for moving battery plate grids under a new type of paste dispensing hopper, which includes closely spaced knurled rollers and an angled paste deflector member, which cooperate to generate a pressurized stream of paste for extrusion thru the battery plate grid. The apparatus also includes a specialized grid support sheet that also enables a consistent layer of paste to be applied to both exterior sides of a manufactured battery plate grid by enabling application of paste to one side of the grid and facilitating transmission of the paste through to and past the opposite, exterior side of the grid. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255605 | Method and system for glulam beams - A method and a system for glulams fabrication, comprising obtaining wood pieces of a target length from raw materials; and assembling them into structural timbers of a target thickness in a continuous line, whereby moisture content, end joints, mixing and applying of adhesives, glue line pressure and clamping time are continuously controlled. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255606 | LAND CLEARING DEVICE - A land clearing device for use in conjunction with a hydraulic boom crane includes a body ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255607 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING LUMBER IN A SAWMILL - At least one geometric characteristic for each of a number of pieces of lumber is determined. Each of the pieces of lumber may then be logically associated with at least one of a log or a cant from which the piece of lumber was sawn. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255608 | ZR-/TI-CONTAINING PHOSPHATING SOLUTION FOR PASSIVATION OF METAL COMPOSITE SURFACES - The present invention relates to an aqueous composition and to a method for the anticorrosion conversion treatment of metallic surfaces, particularly metallic materials which are assembled into composite structures, comprising steel or galvanized or alloy-galvanized steel and any combinations of these materials, the composite structure being composed at least in part of aluminum or the alloys thereof. The aqueous composition according to the invention is based on a phosphating solution and contains, in addition to water-soluble compounds of zirconium and titanium, a quantity of free fluoride in a ratio that both permits phosphating of the steel and galvanized and/or alloy-galvanized steel surfaces and determines low pickling rates with regard to the aluminum substrate with simultaneous passivation of the aluminum. The metallic materials, components and composite structures conversion treated in accordance with the underlying invention are used in automotive body construction, in shipbuilding, in construction and for the production of white goods. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255609 | TRIPLE PHASE TITANIUM FAN AND COMPRESSOR BLADE AND METHODS THEREFOR - Article (e.g., turbine engine fan or compressor blade) comprising a titanium alloy has a first portion with alpha+beta microstructure and a second portion with martensitic or a bimodal microstructure. The modified microstructure of the second portion is provided by selectively heating, and immediately quenching, the second portion without substantially heating the first portion. An exemplary method includes providing a near net-shaped article having a first portion (e.g., an airfoil region) and a second portion (e.g., an unfinished dovetail region). Initially, the article comprises an alpha+beta microstructure throughout. Thereafter, the second portion is selectively heated, followed by immediate quenching, without substantially heating the first portion, to modify the microstructure of the second portion to a martensitic or bimodal microstructure without substantially modifying the microstructure of the first portion. Thereafter, the second portion may be processed to a final body dimension. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255610 | Cold-Rolled Steel Sheet Excellent in Paint Bake Hardenability and Ordinary-Temperature Non-Aging Property and Method of Producing the Same - The invention provides a cold-rolled steel sheet excellent in paint bake hardenability and ordinary-temperature non-aging property comprising, in mass %, C: 0.0005-0.0040%, Si: 0.8% or less, Mn: 2.2% or less, S: 0.0005-0.009%, Cr: 0.4-1.3%, O: 0.003-0.020%, P: 0.045-0.12%, B: 0.0002-0.0010%, Al: 0.008% or less, N: 0.001-0.007%, and a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities. Ultra-low-carbon steel retaining solute N and containing added Cr, P, B and O is used to produce hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel sheet and hot-dip galvanized cold-rolled steel sheet that exhibit both high paint bake hardenability and ordinary-temperature non-aging property. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255611 | HIGH PEFORMANCE GAS GENERATING COMPOSITIONS - Compositions and methods relating to gas generants used in inflatable restraint systems. The gas generant grains formed via spray drying techniques of the present disclosure provide superior performance, including high burn rates and high gas yields. Further, processing of the gas generant grain products can be streamlined. Such gas generants include by way of non-limiting example, guanidine nitrate, basic copper nitrate, and a secondary oxidizer, such as potassium perchlorate. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255612 | PORTABLE DOSE FORM ORGANIZER AND DISPLAY WALLET - The instant application relates to a portable dose form organizer and display wallet. The portable dose form organizer and display wallet encompasses a wallet body, at least one clear dose form pocket positioned on the inside or outside surface of the wallet body, and at least one clear information pocket corresponding to and positioned next to the at least one clear dose form pocket on the inside or outside surface of the wallet body. The wallet body has: an inside surface; an opposed outside surface; and two opposed ends. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255613 | TIRE WITH TREAD HAVING AN INTERMEDIATE RUBBER LAYER CONTAINING A MICROSPHERE DISPERSION - The invention relates to a tire with a tread having an intermediate rubber layer which contains a dispersion of high strength hollow glass and/or ceramic microspheres. In particular, such tire tread is comprised of at least three radially disposed zones of rubber layers composed of a radially outer tread rubber cap layer, a radially inner tread base rubber layer and an intermediate, transition rubber layer positioned between said outer rubber cap layer and said inner rubber base layer. The intermediate tread rubber contains a dispersion of glass and/or ceramic microspheres together with a coupling agent. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255614 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire has a tread pattern which comprises at least three circumferential grooves with a groove width of 6 to 18 mm and a groove depth of 6.0 to 16.0 mm extending in a tire circumferential direction, wherein, on groove walls on both sides forming the at least three circumferential grooves, first inclined walls inclined by an inclination angle of 5 to 20 degrees with respect to the tire circumferential direction and second inclined walls inclined by an inclination angle of 0 to 45 degrees with respect to a tire width direction are provided so as to be successively connected in the tire circumferential direction so that positions of groove ends in the tire width direction vary in the tire circumferential direction. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255615 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR MOTORCYCLE - The present invention aims to provide a pneumatic tire for a motorcycle capable of improving turning performance on a wet road surface as compared to that of conventional tires. The pneumatic tire for a motorcycle comprises a tread | 2009-10-15 |
20090255616 | PNEUMATIC TIRE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME AS WELL AS TIRE CURING MOLD - Provided are a pneumatic tire, a method of producing the pneumatic tire, and a tire curing mold, with which decrease in wet performance of a pneumatic tire in a worn state can be effectively prevented while chipping of land portions such as blocks is prevented in releasing the tire from a mold. The pneumatic tire of the present invention includes: a tread portion provided with groove portions and land portions; and sipes provided in the land portions. Each of the sipes has at least one end, in a longitudinal direction, being terminated within the corresponding land portion. Each sipe is provided with: a first offset portion protruding toward one side in a sipe thickness direction; and a second offset portion protruding toward the other side in the sipe thickness direction at a position on an inner side, in a tire radial direction, of a position at which the first offset portion protrudes. For each sipe, a sipe length (L | 2009-10-15 |
20090255617 | Long drive patch for tire puncture - An external puncture sealing patch for a vehicle tire is provided. The patch comprises a thin spiked pad made of flexible base and a number of sharp pins partially implanted in the base in a radial arrangement around a central void protruding vertically downward from the bottom surface of the base for penetratively engaging a depth of the tire about its puncture upon depression onto the top surface of the base. A thick coat of an elastomeric sealant is added to the spiked side of the patch for sealingly adhering the spiked pad to the tire as the sealant fills any irregular clearances between the spiked pad and tire to reinforce the attachment thereof. In order to keep the patch effective for an extended period of time, the patch is also provided in a contained form whereby the patch in a dual-purpose container can be quickly deployed at the time of need for application to a tire puncture in a safe and comfortable manner. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255618 | Breast Prosthesis for Patients with Edema - A breast prosthesis is adapted to massage a patient's chest so as to encourage circulation of interstitial lymph fluid. A breast form member has a front portion that has a shape corresponding to a human breast and a back portion. A protrusion member extends from the back portion. The protrusion member defines at least one protrusion extending outwardly therefrom. The protrusion is disposed so that when the breast prosthesis held against the patient at a preselected location, the protrusion will massage the preselected location, thereby encouraging circulation of interstitial lymph fluid. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255619 | MULTI-LAYER INTUMESCENT FIRE PROTECTION BARRIER WITH ADHESIVE SURFACE - An intumescent fire protection barrier in the form of an adhesive sheet or continuous roll of tape. The barrier comprises laminated layers of an intumescent material, a reinforcing matrix, a pressure sensitive adhesive and a release liner. The intumescent material is adhesively applied to a structural steel substrate and expands by at least 10 times its original thickness during a fire to provide fire protection to the substrate. Multiple layers of the fire protection barrier may be installed on top of one another. This application method dramatically reduces installation time as compared with sprayed on fire protection coatings. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255620 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PNEUMATIC TIRE - Provided is a method of producing a pneumatic tire where occurrence of blisters caused by trapped air is prevented even if a thermoplastic resin film is used as an air permeation prevention layer. The method includes: wrapping a thermoplastic resin film ( | 2009-10-15 |
20090255621 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING AIR-LAID ABSORBENT CORES - An apparatus for forming air-laid absorbent cores, having a first and second mat-forming wheel. Means are also provided for applying a first and second web of casing material onto the peripheral surface of the first and second mat-forming wheel, respectively, for providing a third web of casing material into the nip between the first and second mat-forming wheel, for applying an adhesive coating on both sides of the third web, the mat-forming wheels being so positioned that the formed core elements on the respective first and second mat-forming wheels will abut the third web when passing the nip between the first and second mat-forming wheel, and for pressing together the portions of the three webs located outside the contour of the core element, containing the first and second core element, whereby the air-laid core elements will encapsulated in casing material. Also, a method for forming air-laid absorbent cores. | 2009-10-15 |
20090255622 | INSTALLATION FOR ASSEMBLING TWO WEBS OF TISSUE PAPER WITH OR WITHOUT MARKING OF SAID WEBS - The disclosure relates an apparatus and method for assembling at least two webs of tissue paper with or without marking of the webs. The apparatus and method utilize a multi-marrying roller configuration, which allows for assembling of the at least two webs of tissue paper by passing between the marrying roller and the second marrying roller. The apparatus and method make it possible to produce a conventional embossed product, or a smooth product without marking, having combined plies. In addition, the apparatus and method make it possible to easily move from one production mode to the other. | 2009-10-15 |