| 46th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20100288276 | COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PARKINSON'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to improved treatment of diseases and disorders of the central nervous system by administration of apomorphine. In particular, the administration is via pulmonary inhalation. The invention provides the means for improving the treatment of a number of conditions, including Parkinson's Disease. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288277 | INHALERS - A dry powder inhaler comprises at least one medicament reservoir and a closure member engaged with the reservoir so as to close an opening therein. A surface of the reservoir adjacent the opening and a surface of the closure member are in abutment, either directly or via a seal member interposed between the reservoir and the closure member. At least one abutting surface is formed with a projection that increases the contact pressure between said surfaces, thereby improving the seal between them and reducing the potential for ingress of moisture between said surfaces into the reservoir. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288278 | FLUID PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE - A fluid dispenser device including a body ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288279 | PATIENT CONTROL OF VENTILATION PROPERTIES - A ventilator ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288280 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A patient interface that is comfortable for a user to wear is disclosed. The patient interface includes a forehead rest and cushion. In particular the cushion includes a deformable resilient member that when compressed creates a uniformly and gradually increasing force while evenly distributing the pressure on the forehead of the patient. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288281 | STOWAGE BOX FOR BREATHING MASK - A stowage box for a breathing mask comprising: a frame ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288282 | Respiratory Access Port Assembly With Passive Lock And Method Of Use - A respiratory access assembly includes a distal plate having a port, which is adapted to be positioned in operable communication with an artificial airway of a patient. The assembly includes a distal plate having a port and a proximal plate which has a first port and a second port. The distal plate is positioned against the proximal plate in a stacked configuration, and each plate is configured to move relative to the other. The assembly has an actuator which is positioned adjacent to at least one plate. The actuator cooperates with both plates to substantially prevent movement of the plates when the port of the distal plate is positioned in an alignment with at least one port of the proximal plate and an object, such as a suction catheter, is positioned through the aligned ports of the plates. The actuator cooperates with at least one plate to permit movement of at least one plate when (a) no object is positioned through aligned ports, and (b) when no ports are aligned. The assembly desirably has predetermined positions, which include a first open position, a second open position, and a third closed position. In the first open position, the port of the distal plate and the first port of the proximal plate are aligned. In the second open position, the port of the distal plate and the second port of the proximal plate are aligned. In the third closed position, the port of the distal plate, and the first and second ports of the proximal plates are blocked to prevent an object from being passed therethrough. A method of using the respiratory access assembly is provided. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288283 | DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF TUBE COMPENSATION FACTOR BASED ON INTERNAL CHANGES IN BREATHING TUBE - This disclosure describes systems and methods for adjusting a determination of the amount of breathing assistance a patient requires while on a ventilator. In general, in determining the amount of breathing assistance required, the ventilator takes into account an airflow resistance attributable to the tube used to deliver ventilation to the patient's lungs. A tube compensation factor is calculated using a tube compensation algorithm, or similar equation. In particular, the tube compensation factor represents the resistance to airflow attributable to the breathing tube itself based on, inter alia, frictional drag, turbulence, and an internal diameter of the tube. Changes in the tube during ventilation impact the calculation of the breathing assistance required by the patient and are accounted for when compensating for the breathing tube. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288284 | BREATHING PROTECTOR - A breathing protector for use in a stoma of a laryngectomized or tracheotomised person is provided. This breathing protector is provided with an inlet and an outlet, such that an air flow in use will pass from the surroundings of said person through said inlet to said outlet, into trachea of said person. The breathing protector further comprises a heat-moisture exchanger ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288285 | TOOTHED VASECTOMY CLAMPS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Apparatus and methods for performing vasectomies are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, a clamp has a set of jaws, the distal ends of which terminate in a partial or completely circular structure that is essentially a split ring. The ring may include pointed tips structured to pierce the vas deferens. The tips engage opposing sides of the vas deferens. Various embodiments of the toothed clamps may be preferred for “open” versus “closed” vasectomies. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288286 | PATIENT POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A PATIENT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE - An apparatus ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288287 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING FOOD INTAKE - The present invention relates to intra oral devices for treating overweight and obesity by reducing and/or limiting the mouth opening “and/or slowing down the rate of chewing and more specifically to such devices handled by the user with or without the need for professional help, a method and use thereof. Said intra oral device of the present invention consists of a restraining device ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288288 | VARIABLE AUTOMATED TISSUE RETENTION SYSTEM - A variably automated tissue retention system generally comprises an oral appliance retractably coupled to a covering which is secured to an anterior portion of the tongue. As the subject moves their tongue naturally or sleeps and the tongue becomes hypotonic, the subject's tongue may move posteriorly. As the covering pulls the tongue anteriorly or maintains a position of the tongue, the base of the tongue may be inhibited or prevented from collapsing posteriorly against the pharyngeal tissue walls and thereby allow the subject to breathe normally by automatically increasing the suction pressure on the tongue to maintain securement of the covering to the tongue as the tongue moves posteriorly. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288289 | AIRWAY DEVICE - An airway device for insertion into the trachea or bronchi of a human or animal, comprising an elongate flexible tube ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288290 | TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT BALANCING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ) balancing appliance and a method for using the same are provided, in which a first base portion accommodates incisor teeth, a second base portion is extended from a left side of the first base portion and accommodates left molar teeth, and a third base portion is extended from a right side of the first base portion and accommodates right molar teeth. The first base portion includes an upper part for accommodating upper incisor teeth and a lower part for accommodating lower incisor teeth and has a center for accommodating the upper and lower incisor teeth higher than the left and right sides. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288291 | METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING PRESSURE SORES - The invention is a method for treating or preventing pressure sores. It comprises (i.e., includes but is not limited to) the following steps: applying a cushion in indirect contact or in direct contact with substantially the entire surface of a pressure sore area, and applying pressure against the pressure sore area through the cushion. The cushion is preferably circular in shape (although it may have other shapes) with its diameter between about 1.5 and about 6 times its height, and preferably between about 3 and about 4 times its height. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion has a silicone elastomeric shell, with the portion of the shell intended to be in occlusive contact with the pressure sore having a smooth outer surface. In the preferred embodiment, the cushion is only partially filled, and the fill material is silicone gel. The cushion may be held in place by means of a strap, wrap, bandage or similar device. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288292 | Method and Apparatus for Forming Tobacco Rods - A method of forming tobacco rods comprises providing an endless bead of tobacco, creating regularly spaced apart gaps ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288293 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH IMPROVED FLOW RESTRICTION ELEMENT - A smoking article includes a rod of smokable material and a filter including a flow restriction element attached to the rod of smokable material. The flow restriction element includes a first upstream integral tubular portion, a second downstream integral tubular portion of substantially the same external diameter as the first tubular portion, and a third central integral tubular portion located between the first and second tubular portions. The third tubular portion is of reduced external diameter compared to the first and second tubular portions. A transverse barrier having at least one orifice therein is disposed between a first upstream cavity at least partially defined by an inner periphery of the first tubular portion and a second downstream cavity at least partially defined by an inner periphery of the second tubular portion. A ventilation zone in communication with the second cavity is also provided at a location along the filter. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288294 | SHAVING CARTRIDGES HAVING A PLURALITY OF ARRAYS - A razor blade cartridge which has a housing with a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and one or more blades mounted within the housing. An elongated resilient skin contacting element is joined to the proximal end portion of the housing. The elongated resilient skin contacting element has an alignment array of skin contacting members having a pattern of one or more flexible skin-engaging projections that are generally transverse to one or more of the blades and define a plurality of open channels that facilitate the generally unobstructed passage of hair to one or more of the blades during shaving. The elongated resilient skin contacting element also has at least one additional array of skin contacting members having a pattern that is different than the pattern of the alignment array of skin contacting members. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288295 | MAKEUP METHOD, MAKEUP SIMULATION DEVICE, AND MAKEUP SIMULATION PROGRAM - A makeup method for applying makeup to a side face of a subject includes a side-face specific area extracting step of extracting a specific area from a side face rendered on a plane of a subject, a makeup area extracting step of extracting a makeup area of the subject to which the makeup is to be applied based on a plurality of thus extracted specific areas, and a makeup applying step of applying the makeup to a facial area of the subject corresponding to the extracted makeup area. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288296 | Mascara Applicator - An object of the present invention is to provide a mascara applicator capable of being fitted to the curved bases of eyelashes to lift up eyelashes, providing voluminousness to the eyelashes by adhering a mascara to the bases of the eyelashes, widely applying the mascara so that the eyelashes expand in the form of a fan, properly and widely applying the mascara to detailed parts such as the tail and inner corner of the eye, as well as lower eyelashes, and also obtaining an all direction expansion mascara application result. A mascara applicator ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288297 | APPLICATOR - An applicator is provided with a volume for receiving one or more disposable or refillable container containing a hair treatment composition. The applicator is provided with opposed arms that are configured such that, when the arms are brought towards each other, the hair treatment composition is dispensed. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288298 | Portable Apparatus for the Steam Treatment of Hair - A portable apparatus for the steam treatment of hair, comprising a housing including a liquid tank, a means for supplying a steam generator with liquid, one or more openings for dispensing the steam thus generated towards a lock of hair, and a hair shaping device that comprises at least one treatment surface brought into contact with said lock of hair. The generator is supplied with liquid by an electric pump. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288299 | COMPACT CASE - Provided is a compact case including a cover | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288300 | COSMETIC CASE FOR DISCHARGING POWDER - Provided is a cosmetic case for discharging powder. The cosmetic case includes a bottle, a hair holder, a hair pan, an elastic member, and a cap. The bottle receives the powder therein and includes a stepped portion having a spiral portion. The hair holder is detachably installed at an upper portion of the bottle. The hair holder includes a plate, a hair pan insertion part, and an expansion part. A discharging hole is formed in a center of the hair holder. A hair is fixed to an upper portion of the hair pan. The hair pan is forcedly inserted into the hair pan insertion part and includes a discharging rod. The elastic member is disposed on a top surface of the plate and elastically and upwardly supports the hair pan. The cap is spirally coupled to the stepped portion of the plate. The cap includes a compression jaw on an inner surface thereof. The compression jaw compresses downwardly a flange to allow the discharging rod to block the discharging hole. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288301 | REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM AN ELECTROLESS NICKEL PLATED SURFACE - Removing contaminants from an electroless nickel (EN) plated surface. A surface of an EN plated object is washed in a first deionized water to remove a first portion of surface contaminants. The surface is immersed into a chemical solution wash for a pre-determined duration to remove nickel phosphate particles from the surface, wherein the chemical solution wash comprises at least one type of chelating agent dissolved in a solvent. The chemically washed surface is then washed in a second deionized water to remove a second portion of the surface contaminants. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288302 | Method for removing a contamination layer from an optical surface and arrangement therefor as well as a method for generating a cleaning gas and arrangement therefor - The invention is directed to a method for at least partially removing a contamination layer ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288303 | Thatch removing device and methods therefore - Devices for removing thatch buildup from the underside of a mower deck, and methods therefore. The device includes a head having a straight edge and at least one curved edge, a neck, and a conical handle. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288304 | Screen Wash Machine - Washing machine for screen that includes a closed washing chamber having internal nozzles for cleaning the screen. The nozzles are provided on a flushing frame enclosing the screen, and the flushing frame may be moved upwards and downwards within the chamber whereby the screen is flushed and cleaned. A method for cleaning the screen in the washing machine is also described. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288305 | BRUSH CORE AND BRUSH DRIVING METHOD - A brush core for engaging and rotating a generally cylindrical brush having a hollow bore is provided. The brush core includes, but is not limited to, a body section forming an outer surface for engaging the hollow bore of the cylindrical brush. The outer surface of the body section includes three or more sides. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288306 | FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A filtration system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a macerator chamber adapted to house a macerator device. The macerator chamber is configured to receive washing fluid for the macerator device to comminute contaminants within the washing fluid. A drain chamber is in fluid communication with the macerator chamber and is configured to receive the washing fluid and comminuted contaminants therefrom via a fluid port therebetween. The drain chamber has a vented member associated therewith, which defines at least one first vent providing fluid communication between the drain chamber and the washing fluid circulation system. The vented member is spaced apart from the fluid port, and is configured to strain the comminuted contaminants from the washing fluid so as to retain the comminuted contaminants within the drain chamber while allowing the washing fluid to pass therethrough to the washing fluid circulation system. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288307 | Robot cleaner and method for controlling the same - A robot cleaner to perform a cleaning process by changing a traveling pattern according to a cleaning start position and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The robot cleaner recognizes a current position of the robot cleaner upon receiving the automatic cleaning command. If the automatic cleaning process starts from the charger, the robot cleaner performs the automatic cleaning process using a conventional cleaning method. Otherwise, if the automatic cleaning process starts from the outside of the charger, the robot cleaner changes a traveling pattern, performs the spot cleaning process and then selectively performs the automatic cleaning process. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288308 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ULTRAPURE WATER, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WASHING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MEMBERS - An ultrapure water production system that can stably produce ultrapure water having a boron concentration of 1 ng/L or less or a metal concentration of 0.1 ng/L or less, a method for producing ultrapure water using the ultrapure water production system, and a method and a system for washing electronic component members. In an ultrapure water production system that includes a mixed-bed deionization apparatus | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288309 | METHOD OF USING RINSE AID COMPOSITIONS IN AUTOMATIC DISHWASHING MACHINES - A method of warewashing is provided. A combination detergent rinse aid composition is used according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes an alkaline source and a water-soluble anion. The rinse aid composition comprises an acid. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The anion is present in sufficient amount to leave a residue of anions on the surface of the wares. The acid of the rinse aid has a sufficiently low pKa to react with the anions to form an insoluble oxide on the surface of the wares. The insoluble oxide reduces the surface tension of water on the surface of the wares thus reducing water spotting. Methods for using and manufacturing a combination warewashing detergent-rinse aid composition are provided. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288310 | METHOD FOR THE PRETREATMENT OF POLYMER SURFACES TO BE PAINTED - The invention relates to a method for the pretreatment of polymer surfaces of components ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288311 | Multi-Stage Substrate Cleaning Method and Apparatus - A first application of a cleaning material is made to a surface of a substrate. The cleaning material includes one or more viscoelastic materials for entrapping contaminants present on the surface of the substrate. A first application of a rinsing fluid is made to the surface of the substrate so as to rinse the cleaning material from the surface of the substrate. The first application of the rinsing fluid is also performed to leave a residual thin film of the rinsing fluid on the surface of the substrate. A second application of the cleaning material is made to the surface of the substrate having the residual thin film of rinsing fluid present thereon. A second application of the rinsing fluid is then made to the surface of the substrate so as to rinse the cleaning material from the surface of the substrate. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288312 | DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR WET TREATING A PERIPHERAL AREA OF A WAFER-SHAPED ARTICLE - A device for wet treating a peripheral area of a wafer-shaped article includes holding elements for holding and rotating the wafer-shaped article at its edge, a first and a second liquid treatment units for supplying liquid towards the peripheral area. The holding elements include rollers for driving the wafer-shaped article at its edge. The first liquid treatment unit includes a first liquid carrier for providing a first liquid to wet a first section of the peripheral area, a first liquid supply nozzle for supplying liquid to the first liquid carrier, and a first liquid discharging channel for removing liquid from the first liquid carrier. The second liquid treatment unit includes, a second liquid carrier for providing a second liquid to wet a second section of the peripheral area, a second liquid supply nozzle for supplying liquid to the second liquid carrier, a second liquid discharging channel for removing liquid from the second liquid carrier, and a second gas treatment section with a gas supply nozzle for supplying gas towards the peripheral area, which has been treated with the second liquid for removing most of the second liquid from the peripheral area, and with a gas discharge channel for discharging gas and removed liquid. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288313 | CLEANING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM, CLEANING METHOD, PROGRAM AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed is a cleaning apparatus capable of cleaning a holding unit of a holding member that holds a substrate. The cleaning apparatus is configured to prevent a cleaning liquid from adhering to a rear-end unit of the holding member where a drying is difficult to be done, while a cleaning process is performed by spraying the cleaning liquid to the holding unit. Also disclosed are a substrate processing system that incorporates the cleaning apparatus, a cleaning method based on the cleaning apparatus, a program to perform the cleaning method, and a storage medium to store the program. The cleaning apparatus is equipped with a cleaning unit that cleans the holding unit by spraying the cleaning liquid to the holding unit, and a cover unit that covers the rear-end unit by making a back-and-forth operation with respect to the holding member. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288314 | EVAPORATION MATERIAL CLEANING APPARATUS - An apparatus capable of cleaning a material includes pipes arranged in a first barrel; and through holes defined in a second barrel. The second barrel is received in the first barrel. The apparatus Further includes a driver comprising a drive shaft, the drive shaft extending through the first barrel and being connected to the second barrel. A fluid container is included store fluid, an air controller is provided air-dry the material. Before washing the material, the second barrel is driven by the driver to cause each of the through holes to disengage from a corresponding pipe. After washing the material, the second barrel is driven by the driver to cause each of the through holes to engage with the corresponding pipe. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288315 | CLEAN DEVICE FOR CLEANING GOLDFINGER - A clean device for cleaning a goldfinger includes a positioning mechanism for transmitting a circuit board and fixing the circuit board on a predetermined position, a delivering mechanism for delivering a cleaning medium to the predetermined position, and a wiping mechanism for utilizing the cleaning medium to wipe a goldfinger of the circuit board after the positioning mechanism fixes the circuit board on the predetermined position. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288316 | Household Device Having an Improved Shaft - A water-guiding household device, in particular, a dishwasher, equipped with an improved drive shaft which is arranged in the wet running pump. A coating made of a chrome-nitrogen compound is applied to the drive shaft according to a PVD method. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288317 | AUTOMATIC UMBRELLA SAFETY DEVICE - An automatic umbrella safety device inside the body of umbrella handle comprises a shaft, a ratchet, a spring, a positioning block, and a stay cord. A lug is formed inside the positioning block. The lug stretches into a shaft hole of the body from a hole at a side on the side wall of body and is opposite to a site where the buckle provided in the umbrella stick retracts. By means of the unidirectional effect of ratchet, when the umbrella is closed, the umbrella stick may retract only downwards; once the downward retract power fades away, the stay cord may be promptly used to pull the umbrella stick for preventing the umbrella, when being closed from accidentally bouncing caused by the applied to the umbrella fading downward power, and from hurting others. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288318 | Umbrella Support Apparatus - An umbrella assembly and various embodiments of hub assemblies which provide an umbrellas assembly which is easy to install or remove, is extremely rigid, and is capable of withstanding high wind gusts and other high external forces. A first hub assembly includes a mounting bracket having extended regions for mounting to a hub. A second hub assembly includes securing rings for securely binding mounting brackets to a hub. A third hub assembly includes a mortise-tenon mounting bracket. A fourth hub assembly includes securing rings for securely binding mortise-tenon mounting brackets to a hub. A rib center joint connector having stops is presented. A rotatable fabric connector having a plurality of curved surfaces on the head of the fabric connector is present. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288319 | CLIMBING CRUTCH - A climbing crutch comprises an upper flexibly hollow tubular section, a lower flexibly hollow tubular section, and an outer rod with a predetermined diameter, wherein the upper tubular section includes a first upper tubular end with a predetermined length having outer threads formed on the first upper tubular end, and further includes a second upper tubular end with a predetermined length having a coupling member disposed on the second upper tubular end, the coupling member includes first inner threads formed therein; the lower tubular section includes a first lower tubular end having a screwing segment extending from the first lower tubular end to be screwed with the first inner threads of the coupling member of the upper tubular section, and the lower tubular section further includes an anti-slip portion mounted thereon; the outer rod includes a first rod end having second inner threads formed therein. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288320 | TENT WITH SPRINKLER MECHANISM - A tent structure, water transfer system and sprinkler mechanism are provided. The water transfer system utilizes components of the tent structure to transfer water from a garden hose to the sprinkler mechanism positioned at the top of the tent structure to spray water above the tent structure. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288321 | Lightweight, durable enclosures and laminates for making the same - A lightweight enclosure is described that has an exterior film surface. The lightweight enclosure comprises a laminate having a porous outer film. The laminate is moisture vapor transmissive and flame resistance (passing CPAI-84), and abrasion resistance on the outer film surface thereby remaining durably liquidproof. The lightweight enclosure may be a single wall tent and is formed from a laminate having sufficient oxygen permeability to sustain life while enclosure openings are closed. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288322 | Solar to electric system - Conversion of solar heat into electrical energy is achieved using a parabolic reflector, a heat transfer medium, a high-density heat store and a thermoelectric generator. The system is useful for various forms of stationary and moving applications. Using stored heat derived from sunlight provides day and night electrical supply over many days depending on the size of the solar collector and heat store. Moving applications are achieved using a mobile heat store with attached thermoelectric generator. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288323 | Thermoelectric evaluation and manufacturing methods - A means for determining the electrical resistance and resistivity of thermoelectric material allows quality control at all steps in the construction of a bismuth telluride and antimony telluride thermoelectric generator. The method involves measuring negative thermoelectric voltage with no current flowing and then a measure of negative thermoelectric voltage while forcing known current through the material in the same direction as shorted to accurately determine thermoelectric resistance. A manual and automatic method of manufacturing thermoelectric rings using forcing current for in-process testing means. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288324 | ENERGY CONVERSION BY EXOTHERMIC TO ENDOTHERMIC FEEDBACK - A system and method for converting kinetic to potential energy across a thermal gradient can include an endothermic unit for absorbing heat, an exothermic unit for releasing heat, and a control unit for receiving energy from an outside source to power the endothermic and exothermic units. The system can also include a first power generation unit having a plurality of thermoelectric elements which convert heat to an electrical potential across a thermal gradient, and a feedback unit for supplying the electrical potential generated by the first power generation unit to the control unit. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288325 | THERMOELECRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND CONNECTOR FOR THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - Provided is a thermoelectric conversion module which can be flexibly applied to element size difference and thermal expansion of an element and has high electrical reliability with no conduction failure. A connector for a thermoelectric conversion element is also provided. A connector (C | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288326 | Solar home electrification with grid connection - A means of providing solar powered electricity for day and nighttime use supported in part by power from the grid to allow a small generator to electrify the home or business with a small generator operating with much larger capacity. Excess solar energy is provided to the power company as needed. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288327 | System and method for over-Voltage protection of a photovoltaic string with distributed maximum power point tracking - A string over-voltage protection system and method for arrays of photovoltaic panels. The system and method includes a device for use in a photovoltaic array power system. The device includes a voltage converter. The voltage converter is adapted to be coupled to a photovoltaic panel in a string of photovoltaic panels. The device also includes a string over-voltage protection circuit. The string over-voltage protection circuit is coupled to the voltage converter. The string over-voltage protection circuit senses a string voltage and determines if a string over-voltage condition exists. Additionally, the string over-voltage protection circuit is configured to disable the voltage converter in the event of a string over-voltage condition. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288328 | CONDUCTOR-CONNECTING MEMBER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, CONNECTION STRUCTURE, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The conductor-connecting member of the invention is a conductor-connecting member comprising an adhesive layer | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288329 | 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, which is capable of improving solar-ray transmittance and dispersion efficiency by the increased effective area for absorbing the solar ray through the use of substrate with a predetermined pattern having protrusions and depressions, wherein the method comprises preparing a substrate with a predetermined pattern having protrusions and depressions on its one surface; forming a front electrode on the substrate; forming a semiconductor layer on the front electrode; and forming a rear electrode on the semiconductor layer. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288330 | Process for the manufacture of solar cells - Solar cells are manufactured from P-type doped monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon ingots by sawing wafers and applying an N-type doping. The wafers can be improved by etching them, especially in a plasma assisted process, with fluorine, carbonyl fluoride, SF | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288331 | FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL SUBSTRATE - A flexible substrate layer having metallic bus-lines and connecting stitches is formed. A trace layer having electrical traces and thermal vias is also formed. The substrate layer and the trace layer are bonded together by way of respective thermal pathways and electrically interconnected. The resulting layer-wise assembly is configured to support and electrically interconnect an array of photovoltaic cells and to channel away heat during operation. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288332 | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATOR PANEL - A solar photovoltaic concentrator panel comprises a Fresnel lens concentrator which may be arched and a photovoltaic receiver within a container comprising a top window. The lens, photovoltaic cell, and window may be affixed in a container with no internal sun-tracking mechanisms or related internal moving parts such as motors, drive systems, or bearings. The window is transparent and the bottom of the container typically dimensioned and configured as a heat exchanger to passively dissipate waste heat from the photovoltaic receiver to the ambient environment. The Fresnel lens concentrator is typically a free-standing Fresnel lens concentrator disposed within the container at a fixed position relative to an interior dimension of the container, optically forming a focal region of concentrated sunlight. The photovoltaic receiver comprises a photovoltaic cell or group of such cells disposed within the container and attached to the bottom at a fixed position relative to an interior dimension of the container to maintain alignment of a predetermined portion of the photovoltaic receiver within the focal region of the free-standing Fresnel lens concentrator. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288333 | HEAT DISSIPATING PROTECTIVE SHEETS AND ENCAPSULANT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic module that resists or reduces unwanted increases in temperature of the photovoltaic cells encapsulated within the module is provided. This is accomplished by incorporating materials into module components that operate to direct heat away from the solar cells that are within the modules. One or more phase change materials are incorporated into the polymer layer of the backsheet that is position closest to the solar cells. Thermally conductive materials may be incorporated into the layers and/or module components closer to the outside of the module. These materials can be used separately or in conjunction with each other. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288334 | Generating System That Generates Heat and Electricity By Using A Solar Energy - A generating system includes a generating device ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288335 | DEGRADATION-RESISTANT PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A degradation-resistant photovoltaic device is provided. The device includes an active area and at least one photovoltaic cell located in the active area. The photovoltaic cell has an elongated shape with a characteristic width and a characteristic length. The characteristic length is greater than the characteristic width and an average distance from the photovoltaic cell to any edge of the active area is greater than the characteristic width. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288336 | Solar Cell Array - Provided is a solar cell array having excellent power generation efficiency by being capable of efficiently cooling solar cell panels with a simple structure. The solar cell array according to the present invention includes a first solar cell panel and a second solar cell panel, and an installation member configured to install the first and second solar cell panels, the installation member being disposed with a space on back surface side of the installation member when installed, and holds the first and second solar cell panels with a gap between a first edge along one side of the first solar cell panel and a second edge along one side of the second solar cell panel, the solar cell array further including a wind-blocking wall configured to extend from a portion holding the first edge of the first solar cell panel toward the back surface, and a configured to allow communication between a space on a front surface side of the first solar cell panel and a space on a back surface side of the second solar cell panel through the gap. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288337 | SOLAR PANEL ASSEMBLY - The present invention includes a solar panel mounting system. The system comprises a first row of a plurality of generally horizontal first bases. The system also includes a second row of a plurality of generally horizontal second bases and a third row of a plurality of generally horizontal third bases. Each of the first bases, second bases and third bases have a short pair of upwardly extending legs affixed to one side of the base and a long pair of upwardly extending legs affixed to the other side. Each of the first bases, second bases and third bases are generally configured to be stacked on top of other of the first bases, second bases and third bases, such that the each of the bases abut against the other of the bases and the respective short pair of legs and the long pair legs of each of the bases fit offset from and adjacent to the respective short pair and long pair of the other of the bases. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288338 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288339 | POLYMER COMPOUND AND POLYMER LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and at least one of a repeating unit of the following formula (2) and a repeating unit of the following formula (70). | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288340 | PHOTOELECTODE OF DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL CONTAINING GLASS POWDER - A dye-sensitized solar cell containing glass powder and a method of manufacturing the same. The dye-sensitized solar cell is composed of a counter electrode obtained by forming a conductive light-transmitting layer on a light-transmitting material and then depositing a platinum catalyst layer on the conductive light-transmitting layer, a photoelectrode obtained by forming a conductive light-transmitting layer on a light-transmitting material, applying a mixture of transition metal oxide and glass powder on the conductive light-transmitting layer and then adsorbing a dye in the mixture, and an electrolyte solution between the counter electrode and the photoelectrode, the mixture layer of the photoelectrode containing 0.01˜20 wt % of glass powder based on the total weight of the mixture. The glass powder mixed in the preparation of the photoelectrode can improve dispersion properties of light and can enhance use efficiency of light, thereby increasing the energy conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288341 | PHOTONIC CRYSTAL CAVITIES AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - Photonic crystal cavities and related devices and methods are described. The described cavities can be used as lasers, photovoltaic sources, and single photon sources. The cavities can be both optically and electrically pumped. A fabrication process of the cavities is also described. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288342 | BACKSHEET OF A SOLAR CELL - The present invention discloses a backsheet of a solar cell. The backsheet of a solar cell comprises, sequentially from bottom to top, a bottom plastic layer, at least a first insulating layer, a conductive water-proof layer, at least a second insulating layer formed on the conductive water-proof layer, and a weather-resistant layer formed on the second insulating layer. The voltage-resistant ability of the weather-resistant layer is usually about one-third of that of the ordinary insulating layer and the weather-resistant layer is usually has the problem of pinhole which usually results in the defect of arc fail. Therefore, the second insulating layer, in the present invention, deposited between the conductive water-proof layer and the weather-resistant layer, can increase the voltage-resistant ability of the weather-resistant layer and to prevent the pinhole and the arc fail problem. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288343 | Nucleic acid-based photovoltaic cell - Photovoltaic cells containing nucleic acid materials and methods of production and use are provided. The nucleic acid materials have photovoltaic donor and acceptor molecules incorporated therein and define a spatial organization and orientation for these molecules that inhibits recombination of excitons and promotes efficiency in the photovoltaic cell. Preferred nucleic acid materials contain nucleic acid molecules complexed with ionic surfactants and are in the form of films, fibers, nanofibers, or non-woven meshes. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288344 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WAVELENGTH CONVERSION IN SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELL COVERS - Method and apparatus for providing a photon conversion device including a first layer for photon absorption, and a second layer for photon emission wherein the first layer is separate from the second layer, wherein the first and second layers enable excited electrons and holes to move from the first layer to the second layer and recombine in the second layer. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288345 | QUANTUM DOT THIN FILM SOLAR CELL - A quantum dot thin film solar cell is provided, which at least includes a first electrode layer, an optical active layer, and a second electrode layer sequentially deposited on a substrate. A plurality of quantum dots is formed in the optical active layer. Since the plurality of quantum dots and the optical active layer are formed through co-sputtering, an interface adhesion between the plurality of quantum dots and the optical active layer is good in this quantum dot thin film solar cell. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288346 | Configurations and methods to manufacture solar cell device with larger capture cross section and higher optical utilization efficiency - A method of creating a High efficiency solar cell with a Triangular or Sinusoidal parallel Ridge above the surface, below the surface, buried under the surface and also back of the cell to improve capture cross section is described in this invention. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288347 | SEALING FILM FOR SOLAR CELL - Sealing film for solar cell which prevents conducting wires and electrodes of the solar cell from rusting and thereby enable the solar cell to retain its high photovoltaic performance for a long period. A light receiving surface sealing film for solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a cross-linking agent and an acid acceptor. A rear surface sealing film for solar cell comprising ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a cross-linking agent and an acid acceptor, wherein the acid acceptor is contained in the range of not less than 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288348 | SOLAR CELL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell device is provided, including a transparent substrate, a composite transparent conductive layer disposed over the transparent substrate, a photovoltaic element formed over the composite transparent conductive layer, and an electrode layer disposed over the photovoltaic element. In one embodiment, the composite transparent conductive layer includes a first transparent conductive layer and a second transparent conductive layer sequentially stacked over the transparent substrate, and the first transparent conductive layer is made of lithium and fluorine-codoped tin oxide and the second transparent conductive layer is made of a material selected from a group consisting of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288349 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A thin film solar cell having an active area and a dead area is provided. The thin film solar cell includes a first substrate, a first conductive layer, an photovoltaic layer, a second conductive layer, a first passivation layer, and a second passivation layer. The first conducting layer, the photovoltaic layer, the second conductive layer, and the first passivation layer are respectively disposed on the first substrate, the first conductive layer, the photovoltaic layer, and the second conductive layer, and all of them are located in the active area. The second passivation layer is disposed on a peripheral of the photovoltaic layer and located in the dead area, so as to avoid the photovoltaic layer from contacting with moisture in air. A fabrication method of the thin film solar cell is also provided. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288350 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses a solar cell and a manufacturing method. A top surface of a substrate is transformed into an active surface with a waved shape. Next, a conductive layer, a CIGS compound layer and a transparent conductive layer are sequentially formed on the active surface. The active surface with the waved shape is formed by a destructive forming method, so that the conductive layer, the CIGS compound layer and the transparent conductive layer formed on the active surface in the following step also have the waved shape. Accordingly, a light-absorbing area and a reacting area can be increased, and conversion efficiency of light energy being converted into the electric energy is raised. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288351 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL - The thin-film solar cell includes at least one Na | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288352 | INTEGRATED SOLAR CELL NANOARRAY LAYERS AND LIGHT CONCENTRATING DEVICE - An integrated energy conversion device includes a nanoarray layer having a plurality of nanofeatures disposed in a pattern. The nanoarray layer is configured to modify a selected one of a direction and a wavelength of photons of light incident on a surface of the nanoarray layer. The nanoarray layer has a surface. A first material is disposed adjacent to and optically coupled to one region of the surface of the nanoarray layer. A second material is disposed adjacent to and optically coupled to a second region of the surface of the nanoarray layer. At least a selected one of the first material and the second material includes a photovoltaic layer which is configured to provide an integrated solar cell electrical output voltage and an integrated solar cell electrical output current between an integrated solar cell positive output terminal and an integrated solar cell negative output terminal. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288353 | Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films with improved adhesion properties, reverse-side laminates for solar modules, and solar modules - The invention relates to a coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester film including a base layer (B) and at least one outer layer (A), in which the base layer (B) is mainly formed from thermoplastic polyester and the outer layer (A) is mainly formed from a mixture of from 50 to 97% by weight of ethylene-acrylate copolymer and from 3 to 50% by weight of polyester, where the proportion of acrylate in the ethylene-acrylate copolymer is from 2.5 to 15 mol %, based on the monomers of the copolymer. A process for the production of the film, and the use of the film are also described. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288354 | CADMIUM STANNATE TCO STRUCTURE WITH DIFFUSION BARRIER LAYER AND SEPARATION LAYER - A photovoltaic device can include a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to a substrate and one or more barrier layers, which can include a silicon oxide or a silicon nitride. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288355 | SILICON NITRIDE DIFFUSION BARRIER LAYER FOR CADMIUM STANNATE TCO - A photovoltaic device can include a transparent conductive oxide layer adjacent to a substrate and a barrier layer, which can include a silicon-containing material. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288356 | Photoactive compositions containing plasmon-resonating nanoparticles - Disclosed herein are photoactive compositions that include a semiconductor and plasmon-resonating nanoparticles that are capable of concentrating light at a wavelength that is substantially the same as the wavelength of light necessary to promote an electron from a valance band to a conduction band in the semiconductor. As such, the plasmon-resonating nanoparticles direct light to the band gap of the semiconductor at an increased intensity (relative to when such nanoparticles are not present). And because of that increased intensity, the photoactive composition can be more efficiently used to catalyze a photochemical reaction or generate electrical potential in a photovoltaic cell. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288357 | HOUSING, ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE HOUSING, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE HOUSING - A housing comprises a transparent exterior coating, a photoelectric conversion coating bonded with the exterior coating and a substrate molded on the photoelectric conversion coating. The photoelectric conversion coating has electrode contacts thereon. The photoelectric conversion coating is used to convert light energy to electrical energy. The disclosure also describes an electronic device using the housing and a method for making the housing there. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288358 | REACTED PARTICLE DEPOSITION (RPD) METHOD FOR FORMING A COMPOUND SEMI-CONDUCTOR THIN-FILM - A method is provided for fabricating a thin-film semiconductor device. The method includes providing a plurality of raw semiconductor materials. The raw semiconductor materials undergo a pre-reacting process to form a homogeneous compound semiconductor material. This pre-reaction typically includes processing above the liquidus temperature of the compound semiconductor. The compound semiconductor material is reduced to a particulate form and deposited onto a substrate to form a thin-film having a composition and atomic structure substantially the same as a composition and atomic structure of the compound semiconductor material. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288359 | Photovoltaic Device - A method to improve CdTe-based photovoltaic device efficiency is disclosed. The CdTe-based photovoltaic device can include oxygen or silicon in semiconductor layers. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288360 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLOR CELL - Disclosed is a photoelectric conversion element comprising a conductive support and provided thereon, a semiconductor layer, a charge transporting layer and an opposed electrode, the semiconductor layer comprising a semiconductor with a dye, wherein the dye is a compound represented by the following formula (1). | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288361 | THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL - The thin-film solar cell includes at least one Na | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288362 | INTERNAL CONNECTOR FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The invention provides an electronic device including an anode and a cathode, between which there are at least two organic phototransducing units where the units are separated by an intermediate connecting region which comprises in sequence: an organic p-type layer, an intermediate layer in direct contact with the organic p-type layer and including a compound that has a LUMO more negative than −3.0 eV and is different from the organic compound in the organic p-type layer, and an n-type doped organic layer in direct contact with the intermediate layer and including an electron transport material as a host and an organic n-dopant with a HOMO less negative than −4.5 eV. In one embodiment, the electronic device is a tandem OLED. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288363 | Automated dump station - A self service automated dump station is provided using a control mechanism for the collection of money that releases a latching mechanism located on a removable lockable cap that sits upon the dump station's drain line. In one embodiment provided, the removable lockable cap is lifted from the dump station inlet line by a remote foot pedal—this allows for a cleaner and more efficient means for inserting the hose from the waste tank of a vehicle into the dump station inlet line. Money payment can be either made by cash or by credit or debit cards. The operation of the dump station is made more efficient and requires fewer interactions between those who need to transfer waste from their vehicle waste tanks, such as operators of campers or recreational vehicles, and the dump station operator. Remote sensors can also be deployed to minimize the possibility of spillage or over-fill of the dump station if the dump station is not hooked up to a sewer system. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288364 | Metering Valve Arrangement - A method is described for controlling the operation of a metering valve driven by a stepper motor, a position sensor normally providing position information to allow control over the metering valve in a closed loop manner. The method comprises the steps of:
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| 20100288365 | SANITARY DUAL-HANDLED FAUCET HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A faucet handle assembly comprising two distinct handles is described, and a sanitary method for operating the handle assembly is provided. One handle is attached near the distal end of a stem and the other handle is attached at an intermediate position between the first handle and the proximal end of the stem. The proximal end of the stem is operably coupled to a valve such that movement of either handle causes corresponding movement of the stem which then actuates the valve. One handle may be designated for operation by clean or sanitized hands only, while the other handle may be designated for operation by dirty or unsanitized hands only. Sanitary use of the faucet is achieved by turning a valve on with the latter handle and off with the former handle. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288366 | Method and system for fluid transmission along significant distances - A supply line system for conveying a fluid is provided. First and a second conduit segment have at least one inner conduit surface and an outer conduit surface. At least one fluid chamber is within the conduit segments and is formed by the at least one inner conduit surface. At least one electric wire is located between the at least one inner conduit surface and the outer conduit surface. A conduit connection element is connecting the first and second conduit segments, thereby mating the fluid chamber and the electric wire of the first conduit segment with the fluid chamber and the electric wire of the second conduit segment. At least a portion of the quantity of fluid and the electric signals is passed from the first to the second conduit segment. A control system is connected to the electric wire and in communication with at least one device. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288367 | DISTINGUISHING THE FUEL ADMITTED TO A FUEL SYSTEM - A method for registering a content change in a fuel system of a motor vehicle, where the fuel system is configured to receive a first fuel and a second fuel into a common space. A first condition is correlated to receiving the first fuel, and a second condition is correlated to receiving the second fuel. The method comprises admitting fuel to the fuel system and indicating that the first fuel has been admitted if a condition responsive to admitting the fuel matches the first condition and does not match the second condition. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288368 | METHOD OF PUMPING FLUID THROUGH A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE - A method is provided for pumping fluid through a channel of a microfluidic device. The channel has an input port and an output port. The channel is filled with fluid and a pressure gradient is generated between the fluid at the input port and the fluid at the output port. As a result, fluid flows through the channel towards the output port. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288369 | Piping System And Control For Semiconductor Processing - A vacuum system for semiconductor fabrication. The system includes a vacuum chamber for performing a semiconductor fabrication process, a vacuum source, and a piping system fluidly connecting the vacuum chamber to the vacuum source. In one embodiment, the piping system is configured without a horizontal flow path section of piping. In some embodiments, the piping system includes a first piping branch and a second piping branch. The first and second piping branches preferably have a symmetrical configuration with respect to the vacuum source. In yet other embodiments, the first and second piping branches preferably each include a throttle valve. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288370 | TEXTILE HAVING WATER TRANSPORT AND HEATING CAPABILITIES - A textile ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288371 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY REDUCING INTERNAL PRESSURE OF COLUMN IN REFINERY OR PETROCHEMICAL PROCESS - Disclosed is an apparatus and method for mechanically reducing internal pressure of a column in a refinery or petrochemical process, which uses a safety relay valve for operating an emergency shutdown valve able to mechanically block the supply of a heat source in the process, thus reducing the mounting cost, simplifying the process and ensuring high reliability thanks to the use of mechanical signals. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288372 | LIQUID ABSORPTION PACKETS - Disclosed is a process for using a liquid absorbing and stabilizing material to stabilize remaining water in a bathroom or kitchen fixture. The liquid absorbing and stabilizing material forms a gel which can be re-liquified upon reinstallation of the fixture. This process prevents the spillage of liquids, which can be unsafe and unsanitary. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288373 | DUCKBILL TYPE CHECK VALVE WITH CURVED AND RESILIENTLY BIASED CLOSING SEAL - A check valve is provided comprising a conduit for conveying a fluid, the conduit having an inlet and an outlet, the conduit having a first region adjacent the outlet ( | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288374 | SPLIT VALVE - Valve assembly including a first and second valve components in fluid connection with respective first and second ducts, each valve component having a housing and a closure member, a first closure member having a pivot axis extending transversely to the first duct, the first closure member being pivotable between closed and open positions. The first and second closure members each have a coupling element releasably interconnecting the closure members, so the second closure member can be moved with the first closure member upon pivoting of the first closure member around the pivot axis, the second closure member including connector element for engaging with a complementary connector element on the second housing in a closed position of the second closure member, which connector element maintains the second closure member in a non-pivotable sealed attachment with the second housing when the valve components are separated. | 2010-11-18 |
| 20100288375 | Constant Pressure Rainwater Harvesting Distribution Device and System - A rainwater harvesting device and system that stores water for irrigation and outdoor use that provides constant pressure via gravity to a sprayer such as might be used for landscape or garden irrigation, or outdoor washing. The device and system comprise a water storage vessel that is free to move vertically, and optionally contained within a rack or other structure if necessary, and supported by one or more springs, which can be compression or tension springs or a combination thereof. When the vessel is at or near capacity, the spring assembly is largely or fully compressed/extended and supports the vessel at a minimal elevation. In such a state, the pressure head provided by the static water level is sufficient to provide a desired pressure at the sprayer. During periods of lower storage, however, such as following water draw-off and lower replenishment, the spring assembly responds to the lower load by extending vertically, thus raising the vessel and thereby providing an increase in elevation head, maintaining the same desired pressure at the sprayer, regardless of the volume contained in the vessel. | 2010-11-18 |
