45th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100282292 | Structure and method for electrical interconnects for solar systems - A novel electrical wiring for solar panels is provided. A first electrical grid overlies a front glass cover and a second electrical grid overlies a back cover, rather than photovoltaic cells. Conductive pads that are electrically connected to the back side of photovoltaic cells are integrated with the back member. A novel back side to front side electrical interconnect scheme between adjacent cells is provided. This overall new approach significantly improves solar PV system cost, efficiency, and reliability. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282293 | ILLUMINATION AGNOSTIC SOLAR PANEL - In one example, a photovoltaic module includes a plurality of discrete photovoltaic cells arranged in a plurality of cell rows, and a substantially electrically conductive and continuous area backsheet. The photovoltaic cells in each cell row are electrically connected in parallel to each other. The cell rows are electrically connected in series to each other and include a first row and a last row. The backsheet forms a current return path between the first and last rows. The photovoltaic cells are configured such that, in operation, current flows substantially uni-directionally through the plurality of photovoltaic cells between the first row and the last row. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282294 | Integrated Photovoltaic Modular Panel - An integrated photovoltaic modular panel for a curtain wall glass is used for the field of building integrated photovoltaic. The invention provides the standardized photovoltaic units, so that the electrodes in a photovoltaic panel main body can be internally parallel connected. The connector may be a metal piece of stamping or casting, which has a plug | 2010-11-11 |
20100282295 | Solar power unit - A solar power unit having the following features: It can rotate on an axle to face the sun The solar collectors are arranged in a stepped shape. It has mirrors that can fold out to increase the area over which sunlight is collected. There is a protective bonnet that can cover the solar collectors during inclement weather. The invention has a semi-cylindrical main body that rests on a stand, supported by an axle on which it can pivot to track the sun. The stepped solar collectors are on the upper half of the main body and are covered by the mirrors when they fold in. A first embodiment has a battery that stores electricity generated by sunlight and an inverter for converting direct current from the battery to alternating current. A second embodiment has parabolic collectors that heat water to create high pressure steam that is used to generate electricity. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282296 | Solar Energy Module - A solar energy module is provided and includes a substrate comprising at least one light diffusion layer and a plurality of light guiding layers adjacent to the light diffusion layer, and solar chips disposed on the lateral surfaces of the substrate. Solar light enters the substrate and is diffused by the light diffusion layer, and the diffused solar light is reflected by an interface of the light diffusion layer and the light guiding layer and is collected by the solar chips. A part of the solar light enters the light guiding layers and is reflected by the interface of the light guiding layers, and the reflected light is collected by the solar chips. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282297 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell comprises a light-receiving side electrode layer | 2010-11-11 |
20100282298 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR IMPROVING SOLAR CONVERSION EFFICIENCY - An electronic device for improving solar conversion efficiency includes a main body and a reflecting element. The main body includes an operation module and a solar panel. The solar panel is electrically connected with the operation module for converting light energy to electrical energy. The reflecting element is connected with the main body and corresponds to the solar panel for reflecting light to the solar panel. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282299 | Concentrating type solar collection and daylighting system within glazed building envelopes - A Fresnel lens comprising a substantially polygonal focusing portion adapted to focus solar radiation to a area having the same geometry as the focusing portion of the lens. Also a solar module comprising the Fresnel collecting lens and a substantially polygonal photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell is mounted at distance from the Fresnel collecting lens so that the size of the area substantially matches the size of the photovoltaic cell. Also a solar panel having multiple modules within a glazed building envelope system. The solar panel also includes an actuating mechanism within the glazed window envelope system. The actuating mechanism is operatively connected to the plurality of solar modules and is adapted to move the solar modules to track the sun. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282300 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRODE MADE WITH MOLYBDENUM OXIDE - The present invention relates to a substrate notably designed to enter into the constitution of a solar cell, of which one face, called the inner face, is designed to receive a molybdenum-based conductive element. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282301 | GLASS SUBSTRATE COATED WITH LAYERS HAVING IMPROVED RESISTIVITY - A transparent glass substrate, associated with a stack of thin layers forming an electrode, the stack comprising a barrier underlayer that is a barrier to alkalis, and an electroconductive layer, said electroconductive layer being coated with an overlayer for protection against oxidation, characterized in that the stack comprises a metallic blocking layer capable of being oxidized during a heat treatment. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282302 | Back Sheet for Solar Cell and Method of Manufacturing the Same - The present invention relates to a back sheet for solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The back sheet for solar cell comprises a substrate and a fluoropolymer layer, wherein the components by weight of the fluoropolymer layer are as follows: 25˜45 parts of fluororesin; 1.5˜3 parts of modified resin; 0.5˜3 parts of polymeric filler; 0.1˜1 parts of inorganic filler; and 50˜70 parts of solvent. The back sheet for solar cell provided by the present invention has low cost and excellent performances, such as high peeling strength, good waterproof performance, and good weathering resistance. The method of manufacturing the back sheet for solar cell provided by the present invention is simple in process, and thus can achieve continuous industrial production. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282303 | Thin Film Type Solar Cell and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A thin film type solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, the thin film type solar cell comprising a substrate; a plurality of front electrodes on the substrate at fixed intervals by each first separating part interposed in-between; a plurality of semiconductor layers on the front electrodes at fixed intervals by each contact part interposed in-between; and a plurality of rear electrodes connected with the front electrodes through the contact part, provided at fixed intervals by each second separating part interposed in-between, wherein a main isolating part is formed in the outermost front electrode, the outermost semiconductor layer, and the outermost rear electrode, wherein an auxiliary isolating part is formed in at least one of the outermost front electrode and the outermost rear electrode, wherein the auxiliary isolating part is positioned on the inside of the main isolating part. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282304 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A bi-functional photovoltaic device is provided. The bi-functional photovoltaic device includes at least one solar cell and a control device. Each of the solar cell includes a multilayer semiconductor layer of group III-V compound semiconductor, a first electrode disposed on the back of the multilayer semiconductor layer, and a second electrode disposed on the front of the multilayer semiconductor layer. The control device connects with the at least one solar cell in order to control them functioning as solar cell or light emitting diode. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282305 | Inverted Multijunction Solar Cells with Group IV/III-V Hybrid Alloys - A method of manufacturing a solar cell comprising providing a growth substrate; depositing on said growth substrate a sequence of layers of semiconductor material forming a solar cell, including at least one subcell composed of a group IV/III-V hybrid alloy such as GeSiSn; and removing the semiconductor substrate. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282306 | Multijunction Solar Cells with Group IV/III-V Hybrid Alloys - A method of manufacturing a solar cell by providing a germanium semiconductor growth substrate; and depositing on the semiconductor growth substrate a sequence of layers of semiconductor material forming a solar cell, including a subcell composed of a group IV/III-V hybrid alloy. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282307 | Multijunction Solar Cells with Group IV/III-V Hybrid Alloys for Terrestrial Applications - A solar cell including a substrate; a first solar subcell composed of GeSiSn disposed over the substrate and having a first band gap; a second solar subcell composed of GaAs, InGaAsP, or InGaP and disposed over the first solar subcell having a second band gap greater than the first band gap and lattice matched to said first solar subcell; and a third solar subcell composed of GaInP and disposed over the second solar subcell having a third band gap greater than the second band gap and lattice matched with respect to the second subcell. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282308 | Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell - A dye-sensitized solar cell includes a transparent substrate, a light-transmitting electrode, a metal oxide layer loaded with a dye, an electrolyte polymer layer, a counter electrode and a counter electrode substrate which are laminated in this order, and is characterized in that the electrolyte polymer layer is a solid-state layer containing a conductive polymer (A) doped with a doping agent and an ionic compound (B) mutually substitutable with a dopant ion species of the doping agent. Accordingly, light can be directly and stably converted into electricity for a long period of time, and a change of the conversion efficiency with time is small. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282309 | TANDEM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photovoltaic element ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282310 | ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION CONVERTER - The invention relates to electromagnetic radiation converters. In a first embodiment, the inventive converter comprises at least one collecting region of a first conductivity type, at least one collecting region of a second conductivity type and first and second current-collecting conducting electrodes. On a first, second conductivity type substrate side sensitive to the incident electromagnetic radiation, N>1 first conductivity type regions are provided, each of which spaced apart at a distance of F<2 | 2010-11-11 |
20100282311 | Solar Cell Device Having Low Electrical and Thermal Impedance - A solar cell is fabricated. Its light-absorbing part is close to a heat-diffusing device. Thus, the solar cell has low electrical and thermal Impedance. The solar cell has a strong structure, high efficiency and is fit for mass production. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282312 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING WITH SOLAR PAINT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides an electronic device housing with solar paint and a manufacturing method thereof. Solar-powered paint layers are transferred onto the housing by the IMD technology. Therefore, the housing of the electronic device can generate electric energy via solar power to prolong the operation time of the electronic device and achieve environmental protection and energy conservation effects. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282313 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING COMPOSITE SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - The invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell using composite semiconductor materials, said composite semiconductor materials comprising semiconductor material particles and inorganic particulates coated on the surfaces of the semiconductor material particles, wherein the composite semiconductor materials have a surface area in the range from about 15 to about 80 m | 2010-11-11 |
20100282314 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHODS TO ENHANCE LIGHT TRAPPING IN SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER STACKS - A photovoltaic cell includes a substrate, a semiconductor layer stack, a reflective and conductive electrode layer, and a textured template layer. The semiconductor layer stack is disposed above the substrate. The electrode layer is located between the substrate and the semiconductor layer stack. The template layer is between the substrate and the electrode layer. The template layer includes an undulating upper surface that imparts a predetermined shape to the electrode layer. The electrode layer reflects light back into the semiconductor layer stack based on the predetermined shape of the electrode layer. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282315 | LOW CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC THERMAL SOLAR COLLECTOR - A low concentrating solar collector comprising: at least one elongated cross-sectionally V-shape beam, a first and second sunray light reflecting surfaces integral to the respective interior faces of the V-shape beam side legs, at least one of a photovoltaic cell and of a thermal collector member carried by the beam web, the selected photovoltaic cell member and thermal collector member having exposed surfaces accessible to sunrays crossing the V-beam mouth and striking and deflected by the beam side walls light reflecting surfaces toward the beam web. The beam side walls are of such size and composition as to be able to constitute heat sink for optimizing thermal management of the solar collector. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282316 | Solar Cell Concentrator Structure Including A Plurality of Glass Concentrator Elements With A Notch Design - A solar concentrator structure including a plurality of glass concentrator elements with a notch design. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides a solar cell concentrator structure. The structure includes an outside surface. The structure also includes an inside surface, the inside surface being substantially flat. The structure includes a first concentrator element integrally formed on the outside surface, the first concentrator element having a first curved surface, the curved surface being characterized by a radius of at least 1 mm, the curved surface having a first flat region of at least 0.25 mm, the flat region being at least 4 mm from the inside surface. The structure includes a second concentrator element integrally formed with the first concentrator element and the outside surface, the second concentrator element including a second curved surface and a second flat region. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282317 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING A SOLAR CELL USING A PLURALITY OF PHOTOVOLTAIC REGIONS - A solar cell device. The device has a housing member. The device also has a lead frame member coupled to the housing member. In a preferred embodiment, the lead frame member has at least one photovoltaic strip thereon, which has a surface region and a back side region. The device has an optical elastomer material having a first thickness overlying the surface region of the photovoltaic surface. The device has a second substrate member comprising at least one optical concentrating element thereon. The optical concentrating element has a first side and a second side. The device has a first interface within a vicinity of the surface region and the first thickness of the optical elastomer material and a second interface within a vicinity of the second side and the optical elastomer material. In a specific embodiment, the optical concentrating element is coupled to the surface region of the photovoltaic strip such that the optical elastomer material is in between the surface region of the photovoltaic strip and the second side of the optical concentrating element. In a specific embodiment, the device has a spacing comprising essentially the optical elastomer material between the second side of the optical concentrating element and the surface region of the photovoltaic strip. The device has a plurality of particles having a predetermined dimension (e.g., non-compressible and substantially non-deformable particles) spatially disposed overlying the surface region of the photovoltaic strip and within a second thickness of the optical elastomer material to define the spacing between the surface region and the second side of the optical concentrating element. In a specific embodiment, the first interface is substantially free from one or more gaps (e.g., air gaps and/or pockets) and the second interface substantially free from one or more gaps to form a substantially continuous optical interface from the first side of the optical concentrating element, through the first interface, and through the second interface to the photovoltaic strip. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282318 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module includes an encapsulated photovoltaic element and an infrared transmissive decorative overlay simulating conventional roofing. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282319 | Process for Preparing a Solar Cell - A process for preparing a solar cell comprising a support, a layer of cadmium sulfide (CdS), a layer of cadmium telluride (CdTe), a layer of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO), a conductive metallic layer and optionally a layer of buffer material, the CdS layer and the CdTe layer being deposited by means of a pulsed plasma deposition (PPD) method, a solar cell obtainable by means of the described process being also provided. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282320 | Photovoltaic Devices Including an Interfacial Layer - A photovoltaic cell can include an interfacial layer in contact with a semiconductor layer. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282321 | Silicon microspheres and photonic sponges, production process and their applications - The invention describes a microsphere with diameter from 0.1 to 50 micrometers, made of a material selected from the group consisting of: silicon, doped silicon, Si | 2010-11-11 |
20100282322 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL - Provided is a photoelectric conversion element containing a pair of opposite electrodes having therebetween: a semiconductor layer containing a sensitizing dye which is supported by a semiconductor; and a charge transport layer, wherein the sensitizing dye is a compound represented by Formula (1), | 2010-11-11 |
20100282323 | CONTROLLED PROCESS AND RESULTING DEVICE - A technique for forming a film of material ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282324 | DEGASSING TOOL FOR HIGH PRESSURE PRE-CHARGED PNEUMATIC AIRGUN - A pre-charged pneumatic airgun includes a reservoir, a stopper, a barrel and a manually actuated degassing tool. The reservoir contains a volume of compressed fluid and includes a discharge port disposed therein through which the compressed fluid is selectively discharged from the reservoir. The stopper is disposed in the discharge port and is moveable between a normal position sealing the discharge port in an actuated position allowing passage of the compressed air through the discharge port. The stopper is biased to the normal position by a biasing force. The barrel is in fluid communication with the discharge port. When the stopper is disposed in the discharged position, the compressed fluid discharged through the discharge port is further exhausted through the barrel. The manually actuated degassing tool is disposed in the air gun for manually overcoming the biasing force to move the stopper from a normal position to the actuated position, and for maintaining the stopper in the actuated position to degas the reservoir. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282325 | Gas Flow Control System - A gas flow control system is arranged for regulating the gas supply to a burner comprising a safety valve. The safety valve is arranged to open and close a gas supply opening. The gas flow control system is driven by a motor and comprises driving means configured for engaging an end of a safety valve spindle, for moving the safety valve spindle from a closed to an open configuration. The driving means comprise converter means disposed intermediate the motor and an end of a push pin. The converter means are configured to convert the rotational movement of a drive shaft, rotated by the motor, into a linear movement of the push pin. The pin is engageable with the end of the safety valve spindle and is movable to push the safety valve spindle from the closed to the open configuration. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282326 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A flow control valve has a linear electric actuator for controlling flow through the valve. The linear electric actuator comprises an electric motor ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282327 | USE OF BUOYANT GASES FOR THE SIMULATION OF REAL FIRE SOURCES - A method and apparatus to simulate a flow of products from a real fire without reproducing a thermal environment associated with the real fire includes the release of a gas or a mixture of gases with an appropriate density less than air to simulate smoke movement from real fire sources. The buoyant inert gas may be helium. In some embodiments, the buoyant gas is combined with artificial smoke, such as a tracer gas or an inert dye (e.g., a particulate) to provide a visual representation of the location and flow characteristics of the surrogate smoke that is released from a release apparatus. In another embodiment, optical techniques that show differences in gas density are used to visualize the movement of the buoyant gas. The release apparatus includes a control system that follows a prescribed time-dependent flow rate to simulate different fire source configurations and growth rates. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282328 | MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR WAX FRACTION STORAGE TANK - The present invention relates to a management method for a wax fraction storage tank that stores a wax fraction produced by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis until the wax fraction is hydrocracked, the management method including maintaining the temperature inside the tank at 90° C. to 130° C. and maintaining the atmosphere inside the tank to be an inert gas atmosphere. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282329 | PLUG CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT - Plug connection arrangement for connecting a first hollow body, such as a pipe socket, to a second hollow body, such as a hose, by means of a clip. The first hollow body has a pre-assembly portion, on which the clip can be pre-assembled in a pre-assembly position. The first hollow body has a final assembly portion, to which the clip for connecting the first hollow body to the second hollow body is secured in a final assembly position. The pre-assembly portion and the final assembly portion are here arranged offset in the peripheral direction of the first hollow body, so that the clip can be transferred from the pre-assembly position into the final assembly position by twisting relative to the first hollow body ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282330 | BURST PLUG - A plug for a fluid system includes an externally-threaded body and an enlarged head at an end of the body. The body has an internal cavity with a) a first fluid passage into the cavity from another end of the body, and b) at least one radial or axial relief passage into the cavity fluidly separate from the first passage. A burst piston is retained within the cavity and normally blocks fluid flow from the first passage to the relief passage. The piston has a geometry such that a portion of the piston will rupture and separate from the remainder of the piston at a predetermined pressure differential across the first and relief passages, and allow fluid to flow from the first passage to the relief passage. The relief passage has a geometry to prevent the separated portion of the piston from passing through the relief passage. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282331 | Burst Disk Assembly - A low-profile burst disk assembly for safely venting excess pressure from a pressurized fluid system by way of a tortuous fluid flow path. A burst disk plug includes a male thread and is thereby adapted to thread into the body of a pressurizable chamber. The burst disk plug further includes a fluid receiving port placed in fluid communication between the burst disk and one or more bleed channels open to ambient pressure. The one or more bleed channels generally run axially through the burst disk plug, either intersecting or bypassing the male thread. Embodiments with a plurality of bleed channels generally include a distribution manifold positioned in fluid communication between the fluid receiving port and the one or more bleed channels to ensure an even distribution of venting pressure among the bleed channels. A flange surface further deflects pressurized fluid as it escapes from the bleed channels toward the ambient environment, thereby dispersing the resulting thrust in multiple directions and minimizing the effective force exerted on the body of the pressurized fluid system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282332 | High-Pressure Fluid Safety Valve - A safety valve for a fluid circuit under pressure (P), the valve comprising a body (2), a piston (3) able to move with respect to the body between a closed position and a purge position. A thermally deformable element (5) acts to cause the piston to move from the closed position to the purge position above and beyond a purge temperature so as to connect the circuit to a discharge duct (16). The valve further comprises an overpressure relief device sensitive to the pressure of the fluid and configured to connect the circuit to the discharge duct when the pressure (P) of the circuit reaches a trip pressure. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282333 | Safety Relief Fill Valve Assembly - A safety relief fill valve adapted to being an interface for filling and relieving excess pressure from a closed fluid system. An insert shell retains a piston member for movement between fluid input and fluid holding configurations, the piston member being resiliently biased toward fluid holding configuration. When in fluid holding configuration, the piston member sealingly engages an inlet bore of the insert shell. When in fluid input configuration, the piston member allows fluid flow through the inlet bore. A housing receives the insert shell, thereby limiting relative axial movement and forming a cavity between a portion of the housing the insert shell. This cavity provides mechanical guidance and a flow channel for an overpressure relief system having fluid retaining and fluid relief configurations, the overpressure relief system being elastically biased toward fluid retaining configuration. The elastic bias is overcome responsive to excess pressure within the closed fluid system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282334 | A FLOW CONTROL DEVICE - A flow control device for use in a supply line between a pressurised liquid container and a dispenser for the liquid. The flow control device comprises a chamber having an inlet for receiving liquid from the container and a base section comprising a chamber outlet for supplying liquid to the dispenser. A vent valve is included for venting gas from the chamber. A float valve includes a float section and a seat section and is movable to and from an open position wherein the chamber outlet is open to liquid flow and a closed position wherein the chamber outlet is closed to liquid flow. A float valve opening mechanism is included wherein the float section of the float valve comprises a plurality of protrusions, at least some of which engage the inside of the chamber so as to locate the float valve substantially in line with the chamber outlet. In this way, the float valve can guide itself into the correct position without the need for additional guiding components. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282335 | FUEL VAPOR VENT VALVE WITH DYNAMIC PRESSURE RELIEF - A fuel vapor vent valve assembly includes an anti-trickle valve having a casing defining a first cavity. A movable element is disposed within the first cavity. The casing defines a lower dynamic vapor passage in fluid communication with an interior of a fuel tank. A concave ramp is disposed concentrically about the lower dynamic vapor passage, within the first cavity. The movable element moves upward along the concave ramp in response to a change in motion to open fluid communication through the lower dynamic vapor passage to vent vapor pressure from within the fuel tank during movement. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282336 | Flushing unit and flushing system for flushing vapor compression systems - A flushing unit for flushing vapor compressions systems with a flushing agent. The flushing unit includes a pressure relief member to ensure that the reservoir containing the flushing agent is not over-pressurized. In certain embodiments, the flushing unit is adapted to be in communication with a driving fluid or propellant, such as an inert gas or a flushing gas, and with a source of a flushing agent, such as a reservoir. The flushing unit includes a valve that, when opened, causes the driving fluid to flow into the reservoir containing the flushing agent and displace the flushing agent from the reservoir, causing it to ultimately flow into the system being flushed such as via a suitable hand-held injector. In the event the pressure in the reservoir exceeds a predetermined level, a pressure relief valve in the flushing unit is automatically actuated, thereby relieving pressure in the otherwise closed system. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282337 | TAPPING TEE ASSEMBLY - A tapping tee assembly ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282338 | Selectively movable seat arrangement and method - Disclosed herein is a selectively movable seat arrangement. The seat arrangement includes, one or more seat members movable between a passable position where a member is passable therethrough and an impassable position where the member is prevented from passing therethrough, and a counter in operable communication with the one or more seat members, the counter capable of allowing movement of the one or more seat members to the passable position to allow passage of a member a selected number of times and then to the impassable position thereby preventing passage of another such member for a period of time. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282339 | HOSE REEL - A device for the capture and pay out of an in-sink water spray hose, the spray hose having a first end connected to a water service line and a second end connected to an in-sink spray nozzle. The device is positioned between first and second ends of the spray hose and includes a clamp for releasably attaching the device to the spray hose proximate its first end. A housing is provided having a length and width and an open top. The housing includes a weighted pulley wheel rotatable within the housing and moveable along the length of the housing, the weighted pulley being characterized as being freewheeling as to not be appended to side walls of the housing. The pulley has a diameter greater than the width of the container as well as a track diameter smaller than the pulley diameter to prevent the sprayer hose from dislodging from the weighted pulley once seated thereon. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282340 | COMPLIANT CHECK VALVE STOP - A check valve ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282341 | FILTER DEVICE AND FILTER ELEMENT - A filter device comprising a filter element ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282342 | LIQUID SUPPLYING MEMBER, NEGATIVE PRESSURE UNIT, AND LIQUID DISCHARGING APPARATUS - A deposition of bubbles or foams to an inner wall of a liquid supplying member is prevented, thereby improving ejecting performance of the bubbles or foams. In the liquid supplying member which forms a flow path for supplying a liquid to a liquid discharging apparatus, the inner wall surface has a concave/convex shape in which a mountain portion and a valley portion are repeated at a predetermined spatial frequency. Assuming that an opening diameter of a filter provided for the liquid discharging apparatus is equal to R (μm), one period f (μm) of the spatial frequency lies within a range from R or more to √{square root over (2)}·R or less and a maximum height Ry (μm) of the mountain portion is equal to √{square root over (2)}·R/2 or more. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282343 | WATER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR SHOWERS AND THE LIKE - A water supply device for showers and the like is provided. The device allows an eased adjustment of the water temperature and an effective prevention of the formation of bacterial colonies, specifically of legionella, and to this purpose it comprises: a branched line, downstream said adjustment means of the water flow, connecting the water supply device and a drain to each other through a dedicated line; means for deviating the water flow at said branched line, apt to deviate the water flow towards either the rose or the drain; and temperature detection means, placed between said adjustment means and said branched line or on said dedicated line, connected to temperature display means. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282344 | Self-Inflating Inflatable Display - A self-inflating inflatable display features a body having an air impermeable flexible skin defining an interior enclosure of the body that is exandable and compactable by respective introduction and removal of air from the interior enclosure through at least one opening in the body. An air delivery device is fixed to the body and defines an openable and closable air flow passage communicating with the interior enclosure of the body and an external environment thereoutside through a respective opening in the body. The air delivery assembly includes an air conveying mechanism selectively operable to convey air from the exterior environment into the interior enclosure through the air flow passage to effect inflating of the body. There is no need to transport separate equipment for filling the inflatable, and the air conveying mechanism may be battery operated to allow operation at locations lacking easy access to mains power. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282345 | VENTED VALVE ASSEMBLY - In some embodiments, a vented valve assembly for attachment to a rigid container may include one or more of the following features: (a) a unitary tubular valve body of a generally cylindrical hollow form and having a liquid inlet end, and (b) a second end and a liquid outlet port, said liquid inlet end adapted for connection to a male spout on a wall of the rigid container, said liquid outlet port being exterior to the wall of the rigid container when the liquid inlet end is affixed to the spout, the valve body further including an air vent opening formed through a wall of the tubular valve body leading to a channel affixed to an inner wall of the tubular valve body, the channel having one open end. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282346 | APPARATUS FOR FLAMER FUEL PRESSURE CONTROL - A flamer may be used to sterilize poultry litter, soil, concrete, etc. The stationary or mobile flamer disclosed comprises a hood to contain the heat, an external frame, and burners. A fuel tank may be carried on the flamer or on a tractor. An additional embodiment provides for mounting the flamer on wheels, permitting the unit to be towed by a truck, four-wheeler, tractor, etc. The burners are adjustable as to angle, and fueling rate. A pressure in the fuel system is controlled by selectively switching between the liquid and vaporous components of the fuel. By limiting how low the pressure may fall, the flow of fuel from the tank to the torches is more consistent. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282347 | MANIFOLD MADE FROM AMORPHOUS RESIN - A manifold comprises a base material section made from an amorphous resin, a solenoid valve section including a plurality of solenoid valves made up of valve bodies, and a coupling section including a plurality of pipe couplings. The overall surface of the base material section is covered in a surrounding fashion without pinholes by a protective film, which is a dense layer film made from a chemically stable material. The manifold is surrounded by a protective box as necessary. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282348 | FLOW DIVIDER FOR HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS - A rotary flow divider, particularly for use in hydraulic circuits for applications such as dividing the output of a hydraulic pump between several differently (non-equally) loaded devices. Includes a central distributor which channels fluid from the pump to outlet ports, and an outer housing with a plurality of distribution ports (associated with different loaded devices). Repeated alignment and closure of outlet and distribution ports in a sequential type manner distributes fluid to the different devices. Such port alignment and closure is achieved by movement of the distributor and housing relative to each other in a rotational and/or linear manner, though an intermediary moving shutter device or sleeve may be used instead. Such an intermediary shutter device or sleeve may also be configured as a repositionable control sleeve to modify the nature of distribution of fluid when it is secured in different positions. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282349 | Corrosion Resistant Faucets With Components Made Of Different Metallic Materials - A faucet is disclosed which has an outer housing formed of zinc which has a lower entry, an upper outlet, and a side cavity. There is a supply line structure extendible from the lower entry into or adjacent the side cavity, and a valve cartridge positioned in the side cavity. A plastic insulator sleeve is positioned in the side cavity between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A brass collar is nested within the insulator sleeve and positioned outside of the valve cartridge. Hence, the advantages of a zinc outer housing are achieved while avoiding galvanic corrosion due to contact between brass and zinc surfaces. The insulator sleeve also facilitates rotational and axial alignment, and sealing. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282350 | Sealing means, kit and method for sealing of hollow hoses of flexible material - The present invention relates to sealing means made of a plastically deformable material for mechanical sealing of hollow hoses ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282351 | Pipe-lining material and pipeline lining method - A flexible tubular pipe-lining material impregnated with a thermosetting resin is sandwiched by sandwiching steel belts in order to impart elasticity and rigidity thereto. A leading steel belt for leading the pipe-lining material is fixedly attached to the distal end thereof and the sandwiching steel belts. A drawing steel belt is removably attached to the leading steel belt to draw the pipe-lining material into a pipeline to be repaired. Additionally, an auxiliary steel belt is attached to the pipe-lining material to support the insertion thereof into the pipeline. The pipe-lining material can be inserted into the pipeline by the sandwiching steel belts, the drawing steel belt and the auxiliary steel belt. Such an arrangement allows the pipe-lining material to be easily and smoothly inserted into the pipeline even where there is a plurality of sections bent at a right angle or close to a right angle. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282352 | Integrated graphical containment structure - A clear plastic member is formed to provide channels to contain service cords and utilities. The center channel most generally will contain the power cord. The channels on each side of the center channel are of smaller cross section and may include data, communication, and utility applications in any combination. Central and part of the extruded member is a cavity that transverses the entire top area of the member. The application of this cavity is to encapsulate a pattern representative of the floor, wall, veiling, or desk that the device is being mounted to, or this cavity could also contain graphical details including the logo of the company, legends, and other customized details to provide complimentary graphical details with the power, communication, data, or utility services. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282353 | Coaxial Pipe Element In Which The Inner Pipe Is Under Strees, And A Method Of Fabrication - The present invention relates to a coaxial pipe element comprising an inner pipe and an outer pipe and having at each of its ends a closure of the annular space between these two pipes, in particular by means of a forging, and in which said inner pipe is subjected to traction stress. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282354 | BRAKE HOSE - An ultralow expansion brake hose comprising an inner tube, a reinforcement layer around the tube and including two oppositely wrapped served layers of PVA fibers encapsulated in a pliable adhesive and an outer layer of braided PVa fiber to stabilize the served layers. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282355 | MULTILAYER CONDUIT - A multi-layer conduit which can, for example, transport fuels, includes at least one blocking layer and one top layer. The blocking layer can include a thermoplastic fluoroelastomer and/or a thermoplastic fluoroelastomer vulcanisate. A tank filling device can include at least one filling nozzle in which the multi-layer conduit is provided. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282356 | Low emissive radiant barrier flex (LOW-E FLEX) - This specification and the resources and research attach hereto provide the basis for a low cost high efficiency low emissive flex duct for air distribution especially where it pertains to the HVAC trade in buildings. The reflective radiant material used in this invention is already certified by energy star for current applications and increases the energy efficiency of a structure as well as the health of those persons or beings dwelling, residing, or working with in said structure. The manufacturing process is also efficient in that manufacturers of current/preexisting duct can use the same machines and processes with only a change of material. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282357 | YARN TUFT HOLDER - A yarn tuft holder ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282358 | FABRIC FOR AIRBAG - An object of the present invention is to provide a fabric for an airbag which is of low cost, is excellent in accommodability, and has air permeability satisfying the human body initial constraining performance. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282359 | COTTON TOWEL WITH STRUCTURAL POLYESTER REINFORCEMENT - A mostly cotton yarn terry cloth product is provided with borders having high content polyester yarns. The polyester borders are more rugged, and thus aid in preventing fraying and failure along the edges. In addition, reinforcing ribs, also formed from yarns have a high polyester content, may be provided that extend from a border on one side of the terry cloth product to a border on the other side. This feature anchors the borders in place, limiting failure at the juncture of the border and the adjacent cotton. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282360 | GROUND COVERING - A temporary ground covering for displacement on sandy, muddy or boggy ground. The covering includes a woven structure formed of warp and weft. The weave is such that each warp yarn interlaces with the weft yarn, following approximately half the intersections of the rows and columns of the weave. The warp yarn is left in the remaining intersections for each warp yarn to obtain at least one simple tight weave area followed by an area of floats. The alternation of the different areas causes contractions of the weft yarn creating a significant relief of the obtained fabric. The covering includes flat yarns over at least one part of the width of the woven structure on at least on of the surfaces. Each yarn is taken, steadily or not, by weft yarns placed at the end of the projections of the woven surface structure. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282361 | PREPARING A TITRATION SERIES - A titration series is prepared. Reagent is loaded into a reagent reservoir within a fluid ejection device. Reagent is ejected from the fluid ejection device into a plurality of receptacles so that an amount of reagent ejected from the fluid ejection device into a first receptacle in the plurality of receptacles is at least 10,000 times an amount of reagent ejected from the fluid ejection device into a second receptacle in the plurality of receptacles. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282362 | FILL FITTING FOR A FLUID STORAGE TANK - A fitting is provided for attachment to an outlet of a fluid storage tank. The fitting divides the opening into two fluid pathways for independent use in filling and venting of the tank. The fitting prevents spillage and improves site safety at the tank location. The fitting comprises a manifold for attachment to the tank opening, and the manifold is divided into two internal pathways from the tank opening to the exterior environment. A stinger tube is attachable to one of the pathways and extends into the tank to deliver fluid. The stinger includes a siphon break for use in standardizing tank fill levels and in emptying fluid from the manifold to avoid site spillage of tank contents. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282363 | BEVERAGE BOTTLING PLANT WITH HEATED INFORMATION-ADDING EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION-ADDING EQUIPMENT - A beverage bottling plant with heated information-adding equipment and information-adding equipment. 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. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282364 | MACHINE FOR TREATING CONTAINERS, IN PARTICULAR IN A PLANT FOR BOTTLING FOOD PRODUCTS | 2010-11-11 |
20100282365 | CUTTER HEAD OF A PLANAR MACHINE - A cutter head of a planer machine includes a rotatable mount body having opposite flat mount and counter regions that are symmetrical to each other, a cutter blade disposed to abut against the flat mount region so as to enable a cutting edge to extend beyond a lateral end of the mount region, a press member having a tightened body which is tightened against the mount region, and a pressing strip which is brought to press the cutter blade against the mount region, and a counterweight disposed on the counter region so as to balance the combined weights of the cutter blade and the press member for smoothing the rotation of the mount body. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282366 | Support Element - Provided is a wood splitter comprising a support element, a first elongated element, a second elongated element, and wood splitting components. A support element may comprise a first elongated element and a second elongated element engaged to said first elongated element. The a first elongated element may be subject to a first pre-stress load. The first pre-stress load may comprise a first moment. The a second elongated element may be engaged to the first elongated element and may be subject to a second pre-stress load. Wood splitting components may be engaged with at least one of a first elongated element or a second elongated element, may be adapted to operate to split wood, and may be adapted to apply an operational load during operation to the first elongated element. The operational load may at least partially relax the first moment. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282367 | TREE HARVESTER HEAD WITH LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE SAWS - A tree harvester head ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282368 | Mortise and Tenon Joinery of Log Members - A method of joining a plurality of elongate log members using mortise and tenon joinery comprises forming mortise sockets in the log members at a controllable depth relative to a longitudinal central axis of the log members. Log members having tenons formed thereon for connection between two mortise bearing log members can thus be standardized and interchangeable with one another even when an outer surface of the log members is irregular in profile. A device for forming mortise sockets and tenons on log members in a reproducible manner comprises a pair of work holders which define a longitudinal axis of the log member. A mortise cutter and a tenon cutter are supported for movement relative to the work holders for controllably forming the mortise sockets and tenons in a log member relative to the longitudinal central axis of the log member. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282369 | Noveske rifleworks extreme duty machine gun barrel - An improved method for producing barrels which need to operate at temperatures exceeding 800 degrees for prolonged periods of time. The method described is ideally suited for barrels which are a part of a crew served weapons, belt feed systems or other fully automatic weapons. My method has limited effect on the accuracy potential of the barrel produced and therefore should not be excluded from use on shoulder fired weapons and precision rifles. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282370 | MANUFACTURING SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY TUBES BY DRAWING - Shape Memory Alloy tube is protected from damage during drawing, caused by galling-type interaction between the tube and high-carbon dies, by forming an oxide surface layer. This invention protects the tube internal diameter from oxidation while allowing the tube outside diameter to be oxidised, by using an oxygen getter located within the tube during the oxidation step. The method yields a higher quality internal diameter and improves productivity. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282371 | NDFEB SINTERED MAGNET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention is aimed at providing a method for producing an NdFeB sintered magnet having a higher coercivity and higher squareness of the magnetization curve than ever before. A method for producing an NdFeB sintered magnet according to the present invention includes the steps of forming a layer containing Dy and/or Tb on the surface of an NdFeB sintered magnet base material and then performing a grain boundary diffusion process for diffusing Dy and/or Tb from the aforementioned layer through the crystal grain boundaries of the magnet base material into the magnet base material by heating the magnet base material to a temperature equal to or lower than the sintering temperature thereof, and this method is characterized in that a) the content of a rare earth in a metallic state in the magnet base material is equal to or higher than 12.7 at %; b) the aforementioned layer is a powder layer formed by depositing a powder; and c) the powder layer contains Dy and/or Tb in a metallic state by an amount equal to or higher than 50 mass %. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282372 | HIGH-STRENGTH STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL AND PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE SAME - Provided is a high-strength stainless steel material having less deterioration in mechanical strength and improved workability, particularly bending workability compared with conventional steel materials. The high-strength stainless steel material of the present invention has a specific composition, has a metal microstructure composed of two phases, that is a ferrite phase and a martensite phase, has a γmax of from 50 to 85, the γ | 2010-11-11 |
20100282373 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COATED STEEL STRIP FOR PRODUCING TAYLORED BLANKS SUITABLE FOR THERMOMECHANICAL SHAPING, STRIP THUS PRODUCED, AND USE OF SUCH A COATED STRIP - The invention relates to a method for producing a coated steel strip for producing tailored blanks suitable for thermomechanical shaping. The method includes the following steps: providing a hot-rolled steel strip; coating the strip with a metallic coating; cold rolling the strip such that the strip obtains a variable thickness in its length direction, having at least thicker sections and thinner sections, such that tailor rolled blanks (TRBs) can be cut from this strip. The invention also relates to a steel strip thus produced and the use of such a steel strip. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282374 | GALVANIZED OR GALVANNEALED SILICON STEEL - The invention deals with a hot-dip galvanized or galvannealed steel sheet wherein, the composition of the steel sheet comprises, by weight: 0.01≦C≦0.22%, 0.50≦Mn≦2.0%, 0.2≦Si≦3.0%, 0.005≦Al≦2.0%, Mo<1.0%, Cr≦1.0%, P<0.02%, Ti≦0.20%, V≦0.40%, Ni≦1.0%, Nb≦0.20%, the balance of the composition being iron and unavoidable impurities resulting from the smelting, and the steel sheet comprises a layer of an internal nitride of at least one type of nitride selected from a Si nitride, Mn nitride, Al nitride, complex nitride comprising Si and Mn, or Al and Si, or Al and Mn, or complex nitride comprising Si, Mn and Al, said steel sheet comprising no further outer layer of iron nitride. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282375 | Method of Fabricating a Uranium-Bearing Foil - Methods of fabricating a uranium-bearing foil are described. The foil may be substantially pure uranium, or may be a uranium alloy such as a uranium-molybdenum alloy. The method typically includes a series of hot rolling operations on a cast plate material to form a thin sheet. These hot rolling operations are typically performed using a process where each pass reduces the thickness of the plate by a substantially constant percentage. The sheet is typically then annealed and then cooled. The process typically concludes with a series of cold rolling passes where each pass reduces the thickness of the plate by a substantially constant thickness amount to form the foil. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282376 | ULTRA SOFT HIGH CARBON HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An ultra soft high carbon hot-rolled steel sheet has excellent workability. The steel sheet is a high carbon hot-rolled steel sheet containing 0.2 to 0.7% C, and has a structure in which mean grain size of ferrite is 20 μm or larger, the volume percentage of ferrite grains having 10 μm or smaller size is 20% or less, mean diameter of carbide is in a range from 0.10 μm to smaller than 2.0 μm, the percentage of carbide grains having 5 or more of aspect ratio is 15% or less, and the contact ratio of carbide is 20% or less. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282377 | METHODS FOR TREATING HIGH-STRENGTH, LOW-ALLOY STEEL - A method for treating high-strength, low-alloy steel includes controlling material responses, such as the crystal structure of the steel, through various processing steps. More specifically, the method includes cold treating the steel to achieve predictable increases in a minimum ultimate tensile strength or desired changes in the crystal structure of the steel. In one embodiment, cold treating the steel operates to controllably increase the minimum ultimate tensile strength of the steel within increasing a specified maximum ultimate tensile strength of the steel. Stated otherwise, cold treating the steel may reduce or narrow a minimum-to-maximum ultimate tensile strength range such that the minimum ultimate tensile strength is closer to the specified maximum ultimate tensile strength. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282378 | HANDBAG WITH INTERCHANGEABLE COMPONENTS - A handbag comprising a bag base having a bottom, a left side, a right side, a front, and a back; at least two integrated loops attached to the front and at least two integrated loops attached to the back; a plurality of hoop-like clips wherein each of the integrated loops has at least one clip removably affixed thereto; and at least one first strap removably affixed to the hoop-like clips removably affixed to the front loops and at least one second strap removably affixed to the hoop-like clips removably affixed to the back loops. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282379 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR USE WITH HANDBAGS AND A METHOD FOR ITS USE - A protective cover for handbags and like objects is provided, which comprises a portable and self-contained storage pouch. The protective cover can be attached to the exterior of a handbag by various mechanisms and can comprise one or more carrying straps. The protective cover can be made from a durable, water resistant and germ resistant material capable of preventing dirt, moisture and harsh chemicals from reaching the handbag. This protective cover can also prevent germ contamination of the handbag or other surfaces by removing it from the handbag and washing it after use. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282380 | Universal Waterproof Elastic Device For Protecting Suitcases of Different Sizes Having Inviolable and Customizable Closure Seals - It is a universal, waterproof, elastic device to protect suitcases ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282381 | LOCKING MECHANISM FOR GOLF BAG COVER - A locking mechanism for a golf bag cover is provided. The locking mechanism includes a plurality of straps and/or wire ropes to secure the golf bag cover to a golf bag, golf cart, or other object. A locking device is provided to interconnect and lock the golf bag cover to a golf bag/cart or other object. The locking mechanism for a golf bag cover deters theft and prevents damage to the golf clubs. The locking mechanism for a golf bag cover can be configured as a single-bag cover or a double-bag cover. Furthermore, the locking mechanism is compact and easy to use. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282382 | METHOD OF APPLYING A WATER-BASE ADHESIVE MIX FOR PRODUCING TYRES - A method of applying a water-base adhesive mix for producing tyres, the method including a step of applying a layer of adhesive mix to a work surface; and a step of drying the layer, and which includes microwave heating. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282383 | RUBBER-REINFORCED STRUCTURE - A rubber-reinforced structure comprises a composite member comprising a resin member and a rubber member being directly bonded to the resin member without any adhesive, wherein the resin member and the rubber member form a tire. The composite member can be obtained by bringing a resin member into contact with an unvulcanized rubber composition in the following combination, and vulcanizing the unvulcanized rubber: (i) a combination of a rubber composition containing a radical-generating agent, and a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin having at least two active atoms (a hydrogen atom or a sulfur atom) on the average per molecule, each atom having an orbital interaction energy coefficient S of not less than 0.006; (ii) a combination of a rubber composition containing a sulfur-containing vulcanizing agent or a radical-generating agent, and a resin composition containing a resin selected from a thermoplastic resin and a resin having a crosslinkable group; or (iii) a combination of a styrene-diene-series rubber composition containing a sulfur-containing vulcanizing agent or a rubber composition containing a radical-generating agent, and a resin composition containing a polyphenylene ether-series resin. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282384 | INSERT FOR MOUNTING INTO AN INFLATABLE TIRE - An inflatable tire ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282385 | TIRE WITH UNEVENLY-SPACED PITCH RATIOS - A tire is provided having a pitch sequence designed from this method. The pitch ratios are unevenly spaced. An exemplary tire has five pitch ratios of 1.00, 1.10, 1.25, 1.4, and 1.50. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282386 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE - This invention provides a pneumatic tire for a two-wheeled vehicle with improved lateral grip at cornering, controlled tread wear in the shoulder regions, ensured uniformity of wear on the left and the right, and secured heat generation in the tread on an actual vehicle. The pneumatic tire has left and right dissimilar rubber layers ( | 2010-11-11 |
20100282387 | TIRE VULCANIZING MOLD AND TIRE PRODUCED WITH THE TIRE VULCANIZING MOLD - A tire vulcanizing mold has two or more mold segments with forming surfaces jointly defining the tread rubber profile of a tire to be vulcanized and with a surface area with elevations, such as webs, wherein the surface area forms the circumferential tread rubber profile area of the tire and wherein the elevations impress the depressions, such as grooves, in the tread of the tire. A tire vulcanized with the vulcanizing mold may be a motorcycle tire or an ultra-high performance tire. Certain regions of the forming surfaces of the mold segments that form the tread rubber profile are provided with a roughness, such that those regions of the vulcanizing mold which form the circumferential tread rubber profile area are provided with the roughness. The elevations, on the other hand, which impress the depressions are not provided with this roughness but they are instead smooth. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282388 | AUTOMATIC TIRE PRESSURIZING AND MAINTAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides an automatic tire pressurizing and regulating system. The system maintains a predetermined pressure in a pneumatic tire during rotation of the tire. The system comprises a fill valve, one or more pumping devices, and a belt that provides fluid pathways that allow fluid (e.g., air) to flow between the outside atmosphere, the pumping device(s), and the tire as needed to maintain the predetermined pressure. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282389 | Heavy Goods Vehicle Tire - A tire with a radial carcass reinforcement comprising a crown reinforcement formed from at least two working crown layers of inextensible reinforcing elements and from at least one layer of circumferential reinforcing elements positioned radially between two working crown layers, the working crown layers adjacent to the layer of circumferential reinforcing elements being on each side of the equatorial plane and in the axial continuation of the layer of circumferential reinforcing elements coupled over an axial width, in order thereafter to be decoupled. A layer of polymer blend having a thickness greater than 1.5 mm over an axial width greater than 0.1×d is positioned axially between the axially exterior end of the layer of circumferential reinforcing elements and the axially interior end of the coupling zone of the working crown layers. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282390 | MOTORCYCLE TYRE - A tyre for motorcycles includes a tread band in which a tread pattern is formed which includes a series of transverse grooves disposed at least laterally of the equatorial plane. The tread pattern on the whole defines a low sea/land ratio on the tread band. The series of transverse grooves includes a plurality of main recesses having an overall length at least equal to one fourth of a lateral extension of the tread band. The main recesses define with the equatorial plane, an angle less than or equal to 65°, substantially over the entire length thereof. | 2010-11-11 |
20100282391 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - Since a protecting layer | 2010-11-11 |