| 42nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20110253134 | PRESS-TYPE MEDICAL AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND PRESSING MECHANISM FOR THE SAME - A press-type medical aerosol generating device includes a medicament storage container ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253135 | METAL COORDINATION COMPLEXES OF VOLATILE DRUGS - The present disclosure provides a drug delivery device comprising a housing defining an airway, wherein the airway comprises at least one air inlet and a mouthpiece having at least one air outlet, at least one heated metal substrate disposed within the airway, at least one drug disposed on the at least one heated metal substrate. Drugs that can be complexed with metals or metal salts and could be deposited as thin films on heated metal substrate for generating thermal condensation aerosols are particularly suited. The metal substrate could be electrically or chemically heated. Further, the chemically heated metal source could be activated by an igniter that generates heat or spark. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253136 | TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253137 | System to control a patient's ventilator or anesthesia machine - A system for the control of a ventilator or an anesthesia delivery machine for an intubated patient, wherein the intubated patient has an endotracheal tube inserted into the airway passage, the endotracheal tube having a controllably inflatable annular cuff thereon, wherein the cuff is monitored and controlled by a pressure control unit, the system including: a patient-disturbed signal arrangement for providing a feedback to the ventilator or anesthesia delivery machine through the pressure control unit to delay pressure changes directed to the cuff by the ancillary devices. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253138 | INHALER WITH AUDIBLE INDICATOR MEANS - The disclosure relates to an inhaler comprising an outlet through which doses of medicament may be dispensed. The inhaler also comprises a dispensing mechanism having a primed state, in which it is ready for dispensing a dose, and a fired state, in which it has dispensed a dose. In one aspect, the inhaler also comprises a disabler which, after the final dose has been dispensed, is activated to disable the dispensing mechanism from generating a sound which has been audible when the dispensing mechanism has moved from its primed state to its fired state. In a second aspect, the disabler prevents the dispensing mechanism from being in its primed state when an outlet cover is in an open position, whereby a not ready indication is presented to the user. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253139 | INHALER MODULE AND RELATED SYSTEM - Apparatuses and methods for mounting an inhaler module to an inhaler, indicating compliance with a treatment regiment, shaking an inhaler and indicating mixing status, and reminding a user to prime the inhaler. The mounting element can have an elastic body adapted to interchangeably join both an inhaler and an inhaler module. Compliance can be indicated at a glance for a caregiver by providing an indication of the level of asthma medication treatment compliance. An accelerometer can be used to track mixing status of the medication canister and timestamped accelerometer data can be used to provide appropriate reminders to prime the inhaler. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253140 | FORMULATIONS CONTAINING LARGE-SIZE CARRIER PARTICLES FOR DRY POWDER INHALATION AEROSOLS - A dry powder inhaler may include a drug chamber configured to contain a formulation including carrier particles and working agent particles, a mouthpiece configured to direct flow of working agent particles to a user, and a retaining member proximal the mouthpiece. The retaining member be sized and arranged to prevent flow of substantially all carrier particles to the user while permitting flow of working agent particles to a user. The inhaler may include a formulation including carrier particles for delivering working agent to the pulmonary system of a patient. The carrier particles may have an average sieve diameter greater than about 500 μm. The carrier particles may be one of polystyrene, PTFE, silicone glass, and silica gel or glass. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253141 | METHODS OF OPERATING DRY POWDER INHALERS HAVING SPIRAL TRAVEL PATHS WITH MICROCARTRIDGES OF DRY POWDER - Dry powder inhalers include: (a) a first generally planar spiral travel path in an inhaler body, wherein the first spiral travel path has a plurality of adjacent curvilinear channels forming lanes with upstanding sidewalls, including an inner lane and an outer lane; and (b) a plurality of discrete sealed microcartridges with substantially rigid bodies disposed in the first travel path, each comprising a pre-metered (typically dose) amount of dry powder, the microcartridges being configured to slidably advance along the first travel path toward an inhalation chamber that merges into an inhalation output port. In operation, at least one microcartridge is held in the inhalation chamber to release the dry powder therein during inhalation. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253142 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERING AND HUMIDIFYING GAS, ESPECIALLY RESPIRATORY AIR - A device and a process for the heating and humidification of gas, especially respiratory gas. Fluid from a fluid reservoir is supplied to a sprinkling type chamber where, for the purpose of humidification, it is moved through the gas. The point is that the fluid is heated by a temperature controlled heater to a preset temperature. In addition to the description of the device, a description of the process underlying the operation of the device is described. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253143 | ADJUSTABLE HEADGEAR - An adjustable headgear assembly ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253144 | Nasal Interface for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Mask - The mask that is the subject of the present invention enables the delivery of continuous positive airway pressure to patients suffering from sleep apnea by engaging and sealing the area surrounding the patient's nasal passages in order to deliver the therapy. The present invention includes a new nasal interface piece that is of different material composition than the balance of the mask and is comprised of between twelve and thirty-two percent elastane, between twelve and thirty-two percent polyurethane and between forty-six and sixty-six percent polyamide. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253145 | Pressurized tracheal cuff control arrangement - An endotracheal tube monitoring and control system for the safe and effective use of that endotracheal or trachea (ETT or TT) cuff within the larynx of a human patient comprising: a control unit for the monitoring and control of the ETT or TT tube cuff in communication therewith; a pressure sensor in communication with the control unit and with an empowered air pump and associated a dump valve; and a patient position sensor to indicate patient inclination, wherein the pressure in the cuff is pre-set and maintained at a selected value by a system operator, and wherein the system provides feedback of pressure within the cuff and acts to supplement or dump pressure from that cuff, as necessary, including a mouth care alert, head of bed angle alarms, safety override of microprocessor control should cuff pressure reach dangerous levels, and self-test protocols to ensure proper operation of pneumatic control components. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253146 | Medical Tubing Stabilization Device - A medical stabilization device that directs medical tubing onto a compressible foam block where it is attached and stabilized to the patient's body allowing it to be secured against excessive movement, tube dislodgement and positioned in a time efficient manner to prevent obstruction of patient treatment. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253147 | BREATHING APPARATUS - A breathing apparatus includes a supply tube configured to provide a supply of air. A first and second nasal interface each include a generally spherical member having a respective projection configured to be at least partially received within a respective nasal passage of a user, and are independently movable relative to the housing. A valve is disposed between the fluid chamber and an exhaust passage for selectively allowing air to be exhausted from the fluid chamber via the exhaust passage. A diaphragm, coupled to a bias chamber, is also coupled to the valve for moving the valve between the open position and the closed position. Bias pressure within the bias chamber is regulated, at least in part, by a loading fluid impedance and a venting fluid impedance. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253148 | PLASTIC FRAME FOR AN INTRAUTERINE DEVICE - An intrauterine device for delivering bioactive substances in the uterine cavity includes a plastic frame affixed to a drug delivery compartment. In use, the frame retains the IUD in the uterine cavity and prevents displacement and expulsion. The frame is shaped like the letter “omega” having two resilient arms which possess latero-lateral memory. The extremities of the arms are provided by a short side-arm which forms an angle with the rest of the arm. These prominent plastic parts facilitate the upward rotation of the arms during removal of the intrauterine device. Due to the resilience of the arms, the frame adapts to cavities of every size, maximizing tolerance. The drug delivery compartment has an element at its upper extremity to determine the exact location of the IUD in the uterine cavity by ultrasound. The drug delivery compartment contains one or more drugs which are gradually released in the uterine cavity over extended periods of time. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253149 | APPLICATOR FOR APPLYING A BARRIER MEMBRANE TO A BODY SURFACE - An applicator for applying a barrier membrane to a body surface has a generally hollow body portion that holds a puncturable liquid container within. An applicator tip is provided to allow a user to apply a consistent and effective amount of liquid barrier material to a body surface, generally the tip of a penis. The liquid barrier material can include disease protection, pregnancy prevention, flavoring materials, colored films, etc. Additionally, texture enhancements such as micro-beads may be suspended within the material. The liquid barrier material is a non-toxic liquid adhesive. One embodiment uses balls to dispense the material while another embodiment uses a sponge applicator. In one embodiment, a motor is provided to automate its use. After use, the dry barrier material is peeled from the penis and discarded or is removed using a towelette containing a mixture of natural oils provided for this purpose. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253150 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR USE WITH A PATIENT UNDER ANESTHESIA AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present invention provides devices for use with a patient under anesthesia and associated methods. Various embodiments of the present invention include a device for establishing and maintaining a patient's head and/or jaw in a particular position, including the sniffing position. Embodiments also include a method for positioning a patient comprising the use of a device of the present invention, wherein the device may substantially maintain a patient in a desired position. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253151 | POSITIONING DEVICE FOR ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY - A positioning device for ankle joint replacement surgery. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253152 | Polypropylene Based Fibers and Nonwovens - The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin, a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer and a slip agent. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253153 | HEARING PROTECTION PROCESS AND DEVICE - A hearing protection process comprises (a) providing at least one hearing protection device comprising at least one sound barrier comprising at least one substantially periodic array of structures disposed in a first medium having a first density, the structures being made of a second medium having a second density different from the first density, wherein one of the first and second media is a viscoelastic medium having a speed of propagation of longitudinal sound wave and a speed of propagation of transverse sound wave, the speed of propagation of longitudinal sound wave being at least about 30 times the speed of propagation of transverse sound wave, and wherein the other of the first and second media is a viscoelastic or elastic medium; and (b) interposing the hearing protection device between an acoustic source and an acoustic receiver in the form of a human ear. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253154 | HOLDER FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - A holder for a smoking article may be inserted into the ground or golf tee holder on a golf cart, or secured over and about the upper opening leading into a garment pocket or golf bag. The holder is used to protect the smoking article from exposure to poisons and injurious chemicals used in fertilizers, and weed and fungus killers, in addition to water, dirt and debris that also cause damage to a golfer's cigars or cigarettes. A golfer can place a cigar or cigarette between the jaws of the holder, and insert the shaft into the ground or golf tee holder, thereby allowing the golfer to easily insert a tee into the ground, remove a club from the golf bag, take a shot, or drive a cart without holding a cigar or cigarette in his/her hand or mouth, and without having to be concerned about the position or location of a lit cigar or cigarette, and preventing any water, grass, dirt, chemicals or debris from adhering to the smoking article. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253155 | Tobacco filter containing magnesium aluminometasilicate - A tobacco filter contains from 0.5 to 95% by mass of magnesium aluminometasilicate. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253156 | METHOD FOR SCULPTING EYELASHES - The present disclosure generally relates to a method for treating eyelashes. The method may include applying the bonding agent directly, via one or more applicators, to the one or more eyelashes and sculpting the bonding agent along a length of the one or more eyelashes to coat and shape the one or more eyelashes. Other embodiments and implementations are also within the scope of the present disclosure. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253157 | Methods For Improving Skin Quality - A skin treatment regimen for delivery of a rinse-off personal skin care composition is provided. The rinse-off personal skin care composition includes varying ratios of a lathering agent to a hydrophobic benefit agent. The rinse-off personal skin care composition can be applied to skin of a user in phases over and/or in a treatment cycle. Each of the phases of the treatment cycle can include a ratio of the varying ratios that can be different such as higher or lower than a ratio of adjacent phase. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253158 | Methods For Improving Skin Quality - A skin treatment regimen for delivery of a rinse-off personal skin care composition is provided. The rinse-off personal skin care composition includes varying ratios of a lathering agent to a hydrophobic benefit agent. The rinse-off personal skin care composition can be applied to skin of a user in phases over and/or in a treatment cycle. Each of the phases of the treatment cycle can include a ratio of the varying ratios that can be different such as higher or lower than a ratio of adjacent phase. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253159 | EXPANDING HAIR BAND - A hair band comprises a stretchable body and a center hole. The center hole increases in diameter when the hair band is moved from a rest position to a stretched position. A distance between an outer edge of the body and an outer edge of the center hole is greater than the center hole diameter when the hair band is in a rest position. The distance between the outer edge of the center hole and the outer edge of the body decreases and the inner diameter increases as the hair band is stretched. In some embodiments, the body is hollow and filled with one or more of a gel substance, a granular solid, and a viscous liquid. In some embodiments, the hair band is manufactured by one or more of an extrusion molding process and an injection molding process. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253160 | NEUTRALIZING HAIR COMPOSITION - A method, composition and kit for straightening human hair. The method comprises applying an alkali relaxer to the hair and then neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid or a quaternary derivative thereof. The kit comprises an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing composition. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253161 | Neutralizing Hair Compositions and Methods - The present invention is directed to methods, compositions and kits for neutralizing alkaline hair. The present invention is also directed to methods, compositions and kits for straightening human hair. The methods comprise neutralizing the hair with a hair neutralizing composition comprising at least one fatty acid. The compositions comprise neutralizing compositions comprising at least one fatty acid. The kits comprise an alkali hair relaxer or components for preparing such a relaxer and the hair neutralizing compositions. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253162 | METHODS OF NEUTRALIZING RELAXED HAIR AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SAME - The present invention relates to processes for neutralizing relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to neutralizer compositions for use on relaxed hair. Still further, the present invention relates to a system for neutralizing relaxed hair. Yet further, the invention relates to relaxed hair neutralized by the compositions and methods disclosed herein. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253163 | COLOURING OF KERATINOUS FIBERS USING A PRETREATMENT COMPRISING AN IRON SALT AND A COLOUR DEVELOPER COMPRISING HYDROLYSABLE TANNIN - A method of colouring keratinous fibers comprising contacting the keratinous fibers sequentially with a pre-treatment composition and a colour developer wherein: i. the pre-treatment composition comprises: (a) 0.5-25% by weight of an iron salt at a pH below 2 including 0.5-5% by weight of a reducing agent (b) a buffer effective in the pH range 3-6 and (c) a penetration enhancer comprising one or more solvents having Hansen solubility parameter δh between 1-10 (MPa) | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253164 | HAIR STYLING APPARATUS - Hair styling apparatus ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253165 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A HAIR ENHANCER TO A PERSON'S HAIR AND HAIR ENHANCEMENT APPARATUS INCORPORATING SAME - A device usable for attaching a hair enhancer to a person's hair and a hair enhancement apparatus incorporating such a device include a strip of flexible material, at least one hair clip attached to a first side of the strip of material, and an adhesive layer attached to a second side of the strip of material. The adhesive layer facilitates attachment of the device to a hair enhancer, such as a hair extension. The strip of material may be sized and shaped to accommodate one hair clip or a plurality of hair clips (e.g., a row of hair clips). The attachment device may also include a backing paper affixed to a side of the adhesive layer which is to be attached to the hair enhancer. In such a case, the backing paper may be removable by a user to enable the adhesive layer to be attached to the hair enhancer. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253166 | MESH FILTER COMPACT - A mesh filter compact is provided. The mesh filter compact includes a body a first positioning member, a filter member, a second positioning member, and an upper cover. The body is configured with a primary receiving recess. The body includes a plurality of fixing plates disposed in the primary receiving recess and a plurality of engaging grooves configured at sidewalls of the primary receiving recess. The first positioning member contains face powders therein, and is positioned inside the primary receiving recess and is engaged by the fixing plates for being secured thereto. The first positioning member is such positioned for restraining the filter member in position from the front, rear, left and right sides. The filter member includes a filter having a plurality of meshes. The filter member is disposed over the first positioning member and is flatly laid on the face powders contained in the first positioning member. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253167 | COSMETIC HOLDER - A holder for a releasably holding makeup stored in metal containers is provided. The holder is magnetized to permit different shades of makeup to be held by the support. A cover is provided to permit the makeup container to be retained by the holder during use, storage, handling and/or travel. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253168 | COSMETIC CASING ASSEMBLY - A cosmetic casing assembly has a base assembly, a cover, an engaging device and a resilient member. The base assembly has at least one recess defined in the base assembly. The cover is pivotally connected to the base assembly. The engaging device is mounted between the base assembly and the cover to hold the cover at a closed condition relative to the base assembly. The resilient member is pliable, is mounted between the base assembly and the cover and has a first positioning segment, a second positioning segment and a bent resilient segment. The first positioning segment is connected to the base assembly. The second positioning segment is connected to the cover. The bent resilient segment is formed between the positioning segments. Accordingly, the pliable resilient member can provides a gentle force for opening the cover relative to the base assembly. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253169 | SOLUTION FOR REMOVING TITANIUM-CONTAINING COATINGS AND METHOD FOR SAME - A solution and method for removing titanium-containing coatings from the surface of substrates using the solution are provided. The solution includes 90-1000 g/L organic or inorganic acid; 70-500 g/L accelerant, the accelerant being acid or salt which contains fluorinion; 15-200 g/L secondary accelerator, the secondary accelerator being generic amino alcohols which can combine with titanium ion; 2-8 g/L inhibiter, the inhibiter being selected from one or more of the group consisting of thiourea, thiourea derivatives, and carbamide. The method for removing titanium-containing coating on the substrate mainly includes contacting the substrate with the titanium-containing coating with the solution. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253170 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A FLUID TO A COMPONENT - Apparatus for applying a fluid to a target area of a component is provided, the apparatus comprising a fluid applicator | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253171 | Chemical Composition and Methods for Removing Epoxy-Based Photoimageable Coatings Utilized In Microelectronic Fabrication - The present invention is a chemical composition to remove epoxy-based photoimageable coatings that include a solvent system to dissolve and rinse away the coating, an acidic additive that hydrolyzes the coating and releases a plurality of monomeric forms to the solvent, a plurality of inhibitors that protect any exposed substrate and a surfactant to lower a surface tension of the coating on the substrate. The composition can be utilized with a method for removing a partial cured and a fully cured epoxy-based photoimageable coating from a substrate with the composition to remove epoxy-based photoimageable coatings. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253172 | SWIVEL BROOM - A broom comprises a head supporting bristles. A handle is connected to the head at a swivel joint where the swivel joint allows the handle to feely rotate relative to the head. A lock is movable to a locked position to fix the position of the handle relative to the head when the head is in a first position relative to the handle and an unlocked position where the head is free to rotate relative to the handle. A method of operating a broom comprises providing a head supporting bristles connected to a handle at a lockable swivel joint; locking the lockable swivel joint to fix the position of the handle relative to the head in a first position; and unlocking the lockable swivel joint to allow the handle to rotate relative to the head. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253173 | DISHWASHER, AND PROCESS FOR RINSING OF WASH ITEMS - A dishwasher is disclosed for the batch-wise washing of wash items. In at least one embodiment, the dishwasher includes a wash chamber, which is arranged to accommodate wash items and in which at least one sprayer for spraying out washing liquid and rinsing liquid are disposed; a wash tank, which is arranged to contain washing liquid which during a wash phase shall be supplied to the wash chamber via the at least one sprayer; a recirculating rinse tank, which is arranged to contain used rinsing liquid which during a rinse phase shall be supplied to the wash chamber via the at least one sprayer; a supplier for supplying final-rinse liquid which during a final-rinse phase shall be supplied to the wash chamber via the at least one sprayer; a collecting device, which is arranged to collect liquid which has been sprayed out into the wash chamber via the at least one sprayer; and a pump, which is arranged to pump used rinsing liquid from the collecting device to the recirculating rinse tank. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253174 | METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A method for decontaminating at least one object contained in a chamber, the method including a succession of alternated steps of lowering and increasing the pressure in the chamber. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253175 | Wash Pad - A wash pad that includes a wash floor for supporting a wash item and a catch trough disposed in fluid communication with a longitudinal central portion of the wash floor. The catch trough collects at least one of wash fluid and debris from the wash floor. The wash pad also includes an evacuator disposed in fluid communication with the catch trough and an elevator disposed in fluid communication with the evacuator. The evacuator substantially removes wash fluid received from the catch trough, and the elevator elevates debris from a collection height to a dump height for dumping. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WASHING SUBSTRATE - A substrate washing method for supplying a process liquid onto a substrate to wash the substrate includes the steps of (a) supplying a first process liquid of a first temperature onto the substrate having a resist pattern, to cover a surface of the substrate with the first process liquid, and (b) supplying a second process liquid onto the surface of the substrate covered with the first process liquid, to cover the surface of the substrate with the second process liquid of a second temperature higher than the first temperature, thereby removing the resist pattern. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253177 | METHOD OF WASHING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON, APPARATUS FOR WASHING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - A method of washing polycrystalline silicon is provided. The method includes a step of acid cleaning in which the polycrystalline silicon is cleaned with an acid solution and a step of a water cleaning in which the polycrystalline silicon is cleaned by pure water after the step of acid cleaning. In the step of water cleaning, residual acid solution on the surface of the polycrystalline silicon is removed by immersing the polycrystalline silicon in pure water held in a water cleaning bath, and replacing the pure water in the water cleaning bath at least once. The electrical conductivity (C) of the pure water in the water cleaning bath is measured. Based on the reading of the electrical conductivity (C), the timing for finishing the step of water cleaning is decided. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253178 | Glass sheet washing machine - In a washing machine, a glass sheet arranged on a resting plane is washed and then dried by means of at least one upper drying blowing unit, which is arranged over the sheet, is movable from and to the resting plane, and is connected by means of a tube f variable length to a ventilating unit arranged either over or under the same resting plane. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253179 | TOWED PORTABLE CLEANING STATION - A device and method of use for a towed portable cleaning facility is disclosed. The device employs storage tanks for both the storage and transport of cleaning fluids. The tanks serve the additional function of surrounding and enclosing the cleaning area an area that may be used for cleaning or storage. By utilizing the tanks as walls, the present invention provides a portable cleaning station. The device may further include the ability to treat and clean used fluids in order to either reuse or safely dispose of the used fluids as well as the ability to recover heat energy from an engine compartment to heat cleaning fluids. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253180 | TOILET PLUNGER CLEANING RECEPTACLE - The toilet plunger cleaning receptacle includes a main receptacle tank for receiving a toilet plunger and a volume of sanitizing solution. The bell of the plunger is positioned between a lower brush and an upper brush so that rotation of the plunger handle abrades both the interior and exterior surfaces of the bell against the upper and lower brushes. The tank of the receptacle further receives and holds a sanitizing solution to disinfect the toilet plunger. A pair of upper access doors may be provided for allowing the user access to the interior of the tank. A drainage hole is formed through a lower surface of the tank, allowing for the drainage of used sanitizing solution. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253181 | DEVICE FOR TREATING DISC-LIKE ARTICLES - A device for treating a disc-like article with a fluid, includes elements for dispensing a fluid onto the article and a chuck for holding and rotating the article around an axis perpendicular thereto. The chuck includes a base body, a drive ring, and gripping members for contacting the article at its edge. The gripping members are eccentrically movable with respect to the center of the article. The eccentric movement of the gripping members is driven by a drive ring rotatably mounted to the base body, so that the drive ring is rotatable against the base body around the axis. The relative rotational movement of the drive ring against the base body is carried out by either holding the base body and rotating the drive ring or by holding the drive ring and rotating the base body, whereby the to-be-held-part (drive ring or base body) is held without touching the respective to-be-held-part by magnetic force. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253182 | Clean-In-Place Shaft Bushing - A shaft bushing is provided that can be automatically cleaned in place, without requiring manual cleaning by a technician, and that can be used with food processing equipment. The shaft bushing has a body with a circumferential sidewall, opposing ends, and an opening in at least one of the ends the can accept cleaning fluid thereinto. The opening may be defined by ends of longitudinal grooves that extend along the bushing and that may direct the cleaning fluid between the bushing body and the support structure, and/or the bushing body and the shaft. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253183 | RAINTROUGH CLIP FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AWNING - A raintrough support clip includes a generally cylindrical main body made from an elastically resilient material, and having a circumferential gap to facilitate mounting of the main body around the awning reel of a recreation vehicle awning assembly of the type having a flexible valance sheet extending downward from the outer edge of the awning reel. The raintrough support clip also has an outrigger member extending outwardly from a lower region of the main body, with an upturned portion forming a generally U-shaped space between the outrigger and the main body. When a suitable number of the raintrough support clips are mounted along the length of the awning reel, the valance sheet may be readily deformed to form a rainwater drainage trough for receiving runoff from the awning. The drainage trough thus formed will carry runoff to one or both ends of the awning reel, thereby preventing the runoff from falling over the awning reel and forming a runoff curtain therebelow. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253184 | INFLATABLE TENT - A lightweight, portable tent having low volume, high pressure inflatable support air passages formed from the overlap and sealing of the wall panels of the tent, and a kit including the tent and an inflating device. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253185 | CANOPY FOR UMBRELLAS - A canopy system for increasing the coverage of multiple umbrellas has been disclosed. The canopy system includes a canopy portion and at least one fastener for removeably attaching the canopy portion to a first and second umbrella. The fastener can attach to unmodified portions of an umbrella so that the canopy system may be used with existing umbrellas and umbrellas not especially manufactured to couple with a canopy. The canopy system may advantageously include a support structure for supporting the canopy portion in a desired shape. The length of the canopy system can be adjustable and the system can be easily collapsed for storage and portability. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253186 | Combined Thermoelectric and Thermomagnetic Generator - A thermoelectric device ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253187 | III-V NITRIDE-BASED THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - A method to suppress thermal conductivities of nitride films by using stacking faults and/or nano-scale In-composition fluctuation(s). Therefore, the present invention reduces thermal conductivity of nitride while keeping electrical conductivity high. In addition, In composition fluctuations can enhance the Seebeck coefficient through thermionic emission. The present invention further discloses a nitride based (e.g. GaN) thermoelectric lateral device with a short length. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253188 | Photovoltaic Laminate Segments And Segmented Photovoltaic Modules - One embodiment of the invention relates to a segmented photovoltaic (PV) module which is manufactured from laminate segments. The segmented PV module includes rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped PV laminates and further includes non-rectangular-shaped laminate segments formed from rectangular-shaped and approximately-triangular-shaped PV laminates. The laminate segments are mechanically joined and electrically interconnected to form the segmented module. Another embodiment relates to a method of manufacturing a large-area segmented photovoltaic module from laminate segments of various shapes. Other embodiments relate to processes for providing a photovoltaic array for installation at a site. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253189 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL - A thin-film solar cell includes an insulating substrate and multiple unit solar cells. Each unit solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion portion having a first electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, and a second transparent electrode layer, formed on a front surface of the insulating substrate, and a rear electrode layer formed on a rear surface of the insulating substrate. A portion of the first electrode layer of a first unit solar cell, taken from a plan view, overlaps an extending portion of the rear electrode layer of an adjacent second unit solar cell. The first electrode layer of the first unit solar cell is electrically connected to the rear electrode layer of the adjacent second unit solar cells via at least one connection hole passing through the insulating substrate and being connected to the extending portion. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253190 | SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET AND SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A solar panel mounting bracket having a pipe clamp portion defining a channel between spaced legs configured to clamp around a supporting pipe, a flange clamp extending from the pipe clamp portion configured to clamp a flange of a solar panel to the bracket. A solar panel mounting system including a bracket having a pipe clamp portion defining a channel between spaced legs and a flange clamp extending from the pipe clamp portion, a solar panel having a flange on its frame, and a pipe positioned within the channel of the pipe clamp portion. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253191 | METHOD FOR FITTING CONTACT WIRES TO A SURFACE OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE, ARRANGEMENT FOR FITTING CONTACT WIRES TO A SURFACE OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - In various embodiments, a method for fitting contact wires to a surface of a photovoltaic cell is provided. The method may include: feeding the contact wires to a contact wire positioning and placement device, wherein the contact wire positioning and placement device comprises a plurality of nozzles or eyes, wherein at least one contact wire is in each case passed through a respective nozzle or eye, for positioning and placement thereof onto the surface of the photovoltaic cell; positioning and placing the contact wires on the surface of the photovoltaic cell by means of the contact wire positioning and placement device; and attaching the contact wires to the surface of the photovoltaic cell. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253192 | Solar Photovoltaic Assembly - The present invention relates to a solar photovoltaic assembly. The solar photovoltaic assembly, according to the invention, includes a solar panel, an input junction box, and an output junction box. The input junction box includes a first diode, a first electric connection body connected to the first diode, and first foils respectively spliced with the first electric connection body. The input junction box is positioned on a side of the second solar panel. The output junction box includes a second diode, a second electric connection body connected to the second diode, and second foils respectively spliced with the second electric connection body. The output second junction box positioned on another side of the solar panel. The input junction box mechanically and electrically connects to a second output junction box on a connecting solar panel using a cable. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253193 | DEPLOYABLE SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - A deployable solar panel system includes a plurality of solar cell panels that are mechanically and electrically coupled to each other prior to shipment to an installation site, folded in a stacking arrangement within a packaging container for shipment to the installation site, and then unfolded to deploy the solar cell panels at a desired tilt angle during installation at the installation site. In one embodiment, the solar cell panels are mechanically coupled to each other using a hinge assembly, such as a hinge bracket and hinge pin. Each solar cell panel system is electrically coupled to each other using a series string. The series string may be electrically coupled to a DC-DC converter and/or a DC-AC inverter. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253194 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION - A photoelectric conversion is capable of converting the light energy into electrical power, comprising a tempered glass layer, a lens module, a substrate and a heat sink unit, wherein the lens module is formed from a plurality of lens units, which locate at one side of the tempered glass layer. A gap is formed via a plurality of protruding poles located between the lens units and the tempered glass layer. The gap is filled with transparent rubbers. A plurality of receiving units is located one side of the substrate for dissipating heat energy from the receiving units. The light energy is converted through the receiving units into the electrical energy by focusing the light to the receiving units via the tempered glass layer and the lens module. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253195 | TORQUE TUBE SUPPORTER AND SOLAR TRACKER USING THE SAME - A torque tube supporter and a solar tracker using the same are provided. The torque tube supporter includes a cylindrical bearing supporting a cylindrical torque tube, a bearing cover having a cylindrical middle portion for supporting the bearing, a flange radially protruding from the circumference of the bearing cover, a half journal section having an arcuate upper portion to which the flange is fixed, and a post supporting the half journal section. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253196 | Floating Solar Platform - This invention relates to a system for producing solar power, comprising a rotating, circular platform that produces solar power and rotates about a vertical axis. Said platform ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253197 | TUNED SOLAR CONCENTRATORS AND DEVICES AND METHODS USING THEM - Solar concentrators are disclosed that improve the efficiency of PV cells and systems using them. The solar concentrators may be designed such that they include one or more tuned chromophores that emit light substantially in a single direction to a PV cell. Various materials and components of the solar concentrators are also described. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253198 | LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - Luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) devices are provided herein. The provided LSCs include devices having an oriented luminophore in at least one layer of the LSC device. Other LSC devices include LSCs having both a collector wave guide, incorporating a luminophore, and a transport wave guide, having no luminophore, into which luminesced light from the collector wave guide travels. Additionally, wave guides for use in LSCs are provided that include guided-wave plasmon-polariton modes for improved optical transmission within LSC devices. The devices provided herein, either alone, or in combination, provide improved LSC device performance, particularly with regard to overall device efficiency. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253199 | CORRUGATED PLATE STRUCTURE HAVING SOLAR PANEL - A corrugated plate structure having a solar panel is used for mounting at least one solar panel. The corrugated plate structure has at least one corrugated plate, the corrugated plate has a bottom plate portion and side plate portions bent from two opposite sides of the bottom plate portion, and an accommodation space is formed between the two side plate portions. Thus, the solar panel can be assembled in the accommodation space along the two side plate portions, so as to mount the solar panel on the corrugated plate. Thereby, the construction operation of mounting the solar panel is simplified, the bearing load of the building is reduced, the solar panel is easily dismounted for replacement, and meanwhile the integrity of the appearance of the building is maintained. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253200 | REFLECTIVE TANDEM SOLAR CELL - A novel solar cell architecture consisting of multiple fiber-based photovoltaic (PV) cells. Each PV fiber element is designed to maximize the power conversion efficiency within a narrow band of the incident solar spectrum, while reflecting other spectral components through the use of optical microcavity effects and distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) coatings. Combining PV fibers with complementary absorption and reflection characteristics into volume-filling arrays produces an array of spectrally tuned solar cells with an effective dispersion element intrinsic to the architecture, resulting in high external quantum efficiency over the visible spectrum. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253201 | Solar Cell Module and Solar Cell Array - A reliable solar cell module is provided whereby the liquid is less likely to stay thereon, thus dirt is less likely to occur on the light receiving surface of the solar cell module even in a prolonged use. A solar cell module comprising a solar cell panel, and a module frame. The solar cell module comprising a light receiving surface side member with a light receiving surface: a rear surface side member; and a solar cell element between the light receiving surface side member an the rear surface side member. The module frame fixed to the solar cell panel and surrounding the solar cell panel with its interior surface being abutted with an external peripheral part of the solar cell panel. The module frame comprises a notch extending from its inner part towards its external part in plan view from a side of the light receiving surface side member. The notch member comprises: a first portion on an upper surface of the module frame extending so as to reach an exterior side surface of the module frame, a second portion on the exterior side surface of the module frame connected to the first portion and extending from the upper surface of the module frame so that a lower end of an exterior side surface of the light receiving surface side member is exposed, and a draw part with smallest width. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253202 | ELECTROLYTE FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENTS, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE ELECTROLYTE - An object of the present invention is to provide an electrolyte for photoelectric conversion elements, and a photoelectric conversion element and a dye-sensitized solar cell using the electrolyte, wherein high energy conversion efficiency can be achieved while substantially not including iodine. The electrolyte for a photoelectric conversion element of the present invention includes an ionic liquid (A) and a carbon material (B). The carbon material (B) is a carbon material (B1) displaying a pH, measured by a pH measuring method specified in Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) Z8802, of from 2 to 6 and/or a boron-modified acetylene black (B2). A content of the carbon material (B) is from 10 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the ionic liquid (A). | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253203 | TANDEM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a photovoltaic device that comprises: a first electrode including a transparent conductive oxide layer; a first unit cell being placed on the first electrode; a second unit cell being placed on the first unit cell; and a second electrode being placed on the second unit cell, wherein the intrinsic semiconductor layer of the first unit cell includes hydrogenated amorphous silicon or hydrogenated amorphous silicon based material, wherein an intrinsic semiconductor layer of the second unit cell includes hydrogenated microcrystalline silicon or hydrogenated microcrystalline silicon based material, and wherein a ratio of a root mean square roughness to an average pitch of a texturing structure formed on the surface of the first electrode is equal to or more than 0.05 and equal to or less than 0.13. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253204 | Solar Cell - A solar cell | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253205 | Nanoscale Solar Cell Configuration - The present disclosure is directed to an optimized structure for an exciton-based photovoltaic cell, in which the bulk heterojunction between the electron donor (typically an organic polymeric semiconductor) and an electron acceptor (e.g., silicon or titanium or titania) minimizes the necessary exciton travel distance to the heterojunction in three dimensions. The configuration is arrayed in three dimensions, such that one member of the heterojunction pair, such as the electron acceptor is in the form of a number of nanoscale channels, extending to an electrode. The channels extend through a photovoltaic matrix material in a predetermined three-dimensional configuration. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253206 | ORGANIC SOLAR BATTERY - An organic solar battery ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253207 | SOLAR CELL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - It is an object of the present invention to enlarge flexibility with, respect to material selection for transparent conductive oxide layers within a solar cell device especially in view of the respective, material-specific vacuum deposition processes. This object is resolved by a solar cell device which comprises at least one thin film solar cell and an electrically conductive, transparent oxide layer wherein the addressed electrically conductive, transparent oxide layer is of doped TiOx. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253208 | Photoelectric Conversion Element and Solar Cell - Provided is a photoelectric conversion element that has an nip structure formed of amorphous silicon and that is improved in energy conversion efficiency by a structure in which an n | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253209 | SOLAR CELL, METHOD OF FORMING EMITTER LAYER OF SOLAR CELL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type; an emitter layer that is positioned on the substrate and is a second conductive type that is opposite to the first conductive type; first electrodes that are connected to the emitter layer; and a second electrode that is connected to the substrate, wherein the emitter layer includes a first emitter portion and a second emitter portion, the first electrodes include a finger electrode, and a bus electrode intersecting and connected to the finger electrode, and the first emitter portion and the second emitter portion are positioned under the bus electrode. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253210 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a solar cell includes forming a textured surface having a plurality of jagged portion at a surface of a substrate of a first conductive type; forming an emitter portion by doping an impurity into the substrate, the emitter portion having a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type; removing a portion of the emitter portion by using a dry etching method, to form an emitter region; forming an anti-reflection layer on the emitter region; and forming a first electrode connected to the emitter region and a second electrode connected to the substrate. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253211 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A solar cell an n-doped silicon substrate, having n | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253212 | SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE - A p-type electrode on p+ layer of solar cell comprising, prior to firing; (a) Electrically conductive particles comprising silver particle having a particle size of 0.1 to 10 microns and added particle composed of a metal alloy containing a metal selected from the group consisting of Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, W, Re, Os, Ir and Pt, (b) Glass frit, and (c) A resin binder, wherein the electrode is made from a fired conductive paste which is comprised of 40 to 90 wt % of the silver particle and 0.01 to 10 wt % of the added particle based on the weight of the paste. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253213 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - A thin film solar cell is discussed. The thin film solar cell includes a substrate, a front electrode positioned on the substrate, a back electrode positioned on the front electrode, and a photoelectric conversion unit positioned between the front electrode and the back electrode. The front electrode includes first and second front electrode layers each containing a conductive material with light transmissivity. The first front electrode layer is formed on the substrate and contacts the substrate, and a porous pin hole exposing a portion of the substrate is formed in a portion of the first front electrode layer. The second front electrode layer contacts the first front electrode layer and covers the porous pin hole of the first front electrode layer. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253214 | ELECTRICITY GENERATING APPARATUS USING SOLAR POWER - An electricity generating apparatus using solar power includes a supporting device for supporting movably a solar power collecting unit that includes a solar power collecting plate carried on a carrier for converting solar power into electrical energy, and a condensing unit mounted on the carrier and disposed above the solar power collecting plate. The supporting device includes a disk member mounted rotatably on a top side of a hollow base body and driven by a drive unit in the base body to rotate relative to the base body in a central axis of the disk member, and a telescopic rod member and two upright supporting rods interconnecting said carrier and the disk member. A control module controls the drive unit and the telescopic rod member based on a solar radiating direction such that the power solar collecting plate is moved to face sunlight. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253215 | FLUOROPOLYMER CONTAINING LAMINATES - The multilayer film serves as a laminate. The film is a multilayered structure that, in its base form, encompasses an intermediate layer with first and second outer layer affixed to opposing sides of the intermediate layer. The first outer layer is a semi-crystalline fluoropolymer. The intermediate layer includes a polyester and the second outer layer is an olefinic polymer. The layers are bonded together in the noted order to provide the multilayer film. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253216 | TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - This invention provides a transition metal complex of formula MXY | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253217 | Controlled Alignment in Polymeric Solar Cells - Disclosed are methods of using magnetic or electric fields to align magnetically responsive nanoparticles in a polymeric matrix, which has not yet been completely solidified. The nanoparticles are preferably magnetically doped, then blended with photovoltaic polymer material to form devices. The methods provided are particularly useful for the formation of solar cell devices. The devices include nanostructured electron-conducting channels arranged approximately parallel to one another, where the channels comprise magnetically doped materials, as well as photovoltaic materials interspersed with the nanostructured electron-conducting channels. The method provides a way to control the morphology of blended photovoltaic devices, which will improve efficiencies. In addition, the new method provides a way to control the growth of novel, cheap, solar cells, which can in turn lead to enhanced performance. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253218 | DYE FOR PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device capable of improving conversion efficiency is provided. The photoelectric conversion device includes a work electrode, a counter electrode, and an electrolyte-containing layer. In the work electrode, a metal oxide semiconductor layer supporting a dye is provided. The dye contains a cyanine compound. The cyanine compound has heterocyclic skeletons containing indolenine skeletons bonded with both ends of a methine chain, an anchor group introduced to a nitrogen atom contained in the indolenine skeletons, and a phenanthrene skeleton contained in one of the heterocyclic skeletons. In the case where light enters the dye, electron injection efficiency to the metal oxide semiconductor layer is improved. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253219 | PHOTOELECTRONICALLY ACTIVE, CHALCOGEN-BASED THIN FILM STRUCTURES INCORPORATING TIE LAYERS - The present invention provides improved chalcogen-containing, photovoltaic structures as well as related compositions, photovoltaic devices incorporating these structures, methods of making these structures and devices, and methods of using these structures and devices. According to principles of the present invention, the adhesion of PACB compositions is improved through the use of chalcogen-containing tie layers. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253220 | CAPACITIVE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FAUCET - An electronic faucet comprises a spout having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a single capacitive sensor coupled to a portion of the faucet. The single capacitive sensor provides both a touch sensor and a proximity sensor for the electronic faucet. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253221 | Venting Cap Assembly - The present application is directed to an assembly for sealing an opening of a container, comprising (1) a first member operationally configured to connect to the container at the opening; (2) a second member operationally configured to abut the first member in a manner effective to cover the opening of the container; and (3) a temperature-sensitive fastening means operationally configured to releasably secure the second member to the first member in a manner effective to form a seal there between; wherein at least part of the fastening means is positioned apart from the second member. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253222 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - The present invention is to provide a microfluidic device capable of allowing a fluid to stably flow in a microchannel without using an external source such as a pump or a suction device, and the microfluidic device, provided with a microchannel to which a sample liquid is transported, includes: an inlet reservoir which reserves a sample liquid to be introduced into said microchannel; an inlet which is provided on a sample-introduced side of the microchannel, and communicates with the inlet reservoir; an outlet provided on a sample-discharged side of the microchannel; and an open channel which is provided as communicating with the outlet, and part of at least one surface of which is opened to the outside atmosphere, wherein the inlet is provided at a higher position in a gravity direction than the outlet. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253223 | Continuously Adjustable, Multi-Port Selection, Constant Flow Capability, Externally-Actuated Rotary Flow Valve Apparatus, System and Method - A rotary flow valve apparatus and associated systems and methods, comprising: a front plate comprising a plurality of fluid entry ports running therethrough; a rear plate comprising one central fluid exit port running through a substantial center thereof and P peripheral fluid exit ports running through a substantially circumferential periphery thereof; P flow selector bars integrally connecting the front plate with the rear plate and fixing the front plate relative to the rear plate; P inter-bar flow channels defined between rotationally-adjacent pairs of the flow selector bars; and a selector cylinder seated over and freely and continuously rotatable around the flow selector bars and relative to the front and rear plates. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253224 | FEEDBACK CONTROL IN MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for controlling fluids in microfluidic systems are generally described. In some embodiments, control of fluids involves the use of feedback from one or more processes or events taking place in the microfluidic system. For instance, a detector may detect one or more fluids at a measurement zone of a microfluidic system and one or more signals, or a pattern of signals, may be generated corresponding to the fluid(s). In some cases, the signal or pattern of signals may correspond to an intensity, a duration, a position in time relative to a second position in time or relative to another process, and/or an average time period between events. Using this data, a control system may determine whether to modulate subsequent fluid flow in the microfluidic system. In some embodiments, these and other methods can be used to conduct quality control to determine abnormalities in operation of the microfluidic system. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253225 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A GAS FLOW BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF GAS STREAMS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling a gas flow through a conjunction between one or more incoming streams and one or more outgoing streams through a conjunction. The method uses a biased mass flow imbalance value obtained by comparing the aggregate of incoming mass flow measurement value(s) with the aggregate of outgoing mass flow measurement value(s) and adding a bias component to provide the biased mass flow imbalance value. The flow of at least one of the incoming and outgoing streams ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253226 | ISOPIPE SAG CONTROL USING IMPROVED END SUPPORT CONDITIONS - The invention is directed to a method of preventing isopipe sag when using the overflow drawdown fusion process for making flat glass sheets. The method applies a vertical restraint on at least one end of an isopipe resting on a support to thereby reduce sage and/or the rate of sag during use of the isopipe. Using the vertical restraint block in accordance with the invention, the sag and/or rate of sag has been found to be reduced by at least 40 percent relative to an isopipe that does not use the vertical restraints of the invention or a compressive force along the sides of the isopipe. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253227 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING DAIRY FACILITIES - A cleaning system for a dairy facility comprising a rinse system including a rinse sprayer, a flush system comprising a process system for processing waste water to obtain processed water, a collection system connected between the dairy facility and the process system, and a flush sprayer. The rinse sprayer sprays rinse water in a first zone of the dairy facility, where the rinse water becomes waste rinse water after the rinse water has been sprayed in the first zone of the dairy facility. The flush sprayer sprays the processed water in a second zone of the dairy facility, where the processed water becomes waste processed water after the processed water has been sprayed in the second zone of the dairy facility. The collection system collects the waste rinse water and the waste processed water to form the waste water and directs the waste water to the process system. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253228 | Rotary Inflation Nozzle - A rotary inflation nozzle includes a block assembly seat, a housing, and a cap. A needle tube and a block member are mounted in the housing and the cap and mounted to a front end of the block assembly seat. The block assembly seat includes an end having a receiving section. The block assembly seat further includes an air passageway in communication with the receiving section. The receiving section has an inner diameter larger than that of the air passageway. A limiting section is formed on the front end of the block assembly seat and has an outer diameter larger than the block assembly seat. The needle tube includes first and second engaging ends. The first engaging end of the needle tube is received and retained in the receiving section. The block member includes a central hole. The central hole of the block member receives and is retained in place by the second engaging end of the needle tube. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253229 | PAINT SPRAYER WITH HOSE REEL - The main upright ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253230 | Temperature Sensitive Valve Having Shape Memory Actuator - A valve for preventing the flow of fluid from an outlet 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 through the outlet when the temperature of the fluid is below the predetermined threshold; and a shape memory 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 through the outlet. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253231 | FUEL FEED DEVICE FOR AVIATION ENGINE - A jet pump ( | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253232 | Pressure Sensitive Oxygenation Valve Construction, Intermediate Assembly and Method of Using the Same - A multi-layer valve is provided for allowing oxygen to enter a package while maintaining a level of fluid and leak resistance. The multi-layer valve includes a first layer of adhesive that has a top and bottom face with the bottom face being adhered to a release liner. A permeable layer is provided over the first layer of adhesive, a second layer of adhesive that has a top and bottom face. The bottom face of the first adhesive layer is adhered to the permeable layer and the top face of the first adhesive layer is adhered to a cover layer such that the bottom face of the second layer of adhesive is separable from the permeable layer while the top face of the second layer of adhesive maintains adhesion with the cover layer. | 2011-10-20 |
| 20110253233 | Fluid Transfer Device And System - Fluid transfer apparatus including a body having a bore formed through at least a portion of its interior. Contained within the bore is a movable plunger that moves without changing the axial dimensions of the body. A first end of the body contains a face designed to be attached to an upstream component. A second end of the body is connected to a downstream component such as a filter, pipeline, etc. A first end of the plunger, when it is in the closed position, is in alignment with the face of the body, which combined form a steamable surface and a sterile barrier against the environment to the remainder of the interior of the body, the plunger and downstream components. An outer annular collar is rotatable relative to the body and causes the plunger to move axially within the bore from an open to a closed position. | 2011-10-20 |
