48th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090288636 | FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT ASSIST DEVICE AND METHOD OF FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT ASSIST - A fuel economy improvement assist device ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288637 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL - A method for calibrating an accelerator pedal during a driving operation, in which the mechanical position of the accelerator pedal is converted by at least one potentiometer to an electrical signal value and read in by an electronic engine control unit. An idle limit for an idle position of the accelerator pedal and a fill-load limit for a full-load position of the accelerator pedal are set as initial values. An idle signal value that is less than or equal to the idle limit is stored in a potentiometer-specific idle data memory for each potentiometer, a representative idle signal value is determined from the stored idle signal values, and this value is set as the determining idle position of the accelerator pedal specific to each potentiometer. A full-load signal value that is greater than or equal to the full-load limit is stored in a potentiometer-specific full-load data memory for each potentiometer, a representative full-load signal value is determined from the stored full-load signal values, and this value is set as the determining full-load position of the accelerator pedal specific to each potentiometer. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288638 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING OPERATING PRESSURE IN A COMMON-RAIL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, PARTICULARLY FOR A DIESEL ENGINE - In a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine that includes, but is not limited to injectors (I | 2009-11-26 |
20090288639 | Mechanism for Restraining Fuel Pressure Pulsation and High Pessure Fuel Supply Pump of Internal Combustion Engine with Such Mechanism - A mechanism for reducing pressure pulsation includes a pair of metal dampers formed by joining two disk-shaped metal diaphragms over an entire circumference and forming a hermetically sealed space inside a joined portion, with gas being sealed in the aforementioned hermetically sealed space of the damper, has a pair of pressing members which give pressing forces to both outer surfaces of the aforementioned metal dampers at a position at an inner diameter side from the joined portion, and is unitized with the pair of pressing members being connected in a state in which they sandwich the metal damper. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288640 | FUEL INJECTION VALVE - The objective of the present invention is to realize the structure, of a fuel injection valve, in which bouncing of the needle can be suppressed and the armature position can be fixed while the valve is closed, without increasing the number of components and the number of processes. In a fuel injection valve including an armature that is repelled or attracted by a core, by de-energizing or energizing a coil, a needle that opens or closes a valve seat in accordance with a reciprocal travel of the armature, and a valve-closing spring that biases the needle so as to close the valve, when the coil is de-energized, the valve-closing spring is disposed on the armature, and the needle and the armature are fixed in such a way that the armature can travel in an axis direction by a predetermined amount with respect to the needle. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288641 | LINK TYPE VARIABLE STROKE ENGINE - In a link type variable stroke engine in which a piston, a crankshaft and an eccentric shaft are linked by a linking mechanism, a counterweight part which is provided so that in a projection view on a plane orthogonal to an axis of a rotary shaft, a center of gravity of the counterweight part is located on an opposite side of the axis of the rotary shaft from an axis of the eccentric shaft rotates together with the rotary shaft. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively suppress and lessen half-order inertial exciting force occurring at the eccentric shaft. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288642 | LINK TYPE VARIABLE STROKE ENGINE - In a link type variable stroke engine in which: a crankshaft and a rotary shaft having an eccentric shaft are each rotatably supported on a case main body formed integrally with a cylinder block and opened at one side to form a part of a crankcase, and a support plate fastened to an opened end of the case main body at a plurality of positions; and a piston, the crankshaft and the eccentric shaft are linked by a linking mechanism, in a projection view on a plane orthogonal to axes of the crankshaft and the rotary shaft, two of the plurality of fastening positions at which the support plate is fastened to the opened end of the case main body are disposed on a straight line passing the axes of the rotary shaft and the crankshaft. This configuration can increase the rigidity between the crankshaft and the rotary shaft enough to prevent change of the distance between the crankshaft and the rotary shaft. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288643 | LINK TYPE VARIABLE STROKE ENGINE - In a link type variable stroke engine in which a piston, a crankshaft and an eccentric shaft are linked by a linking mechanism, an oil supply hole for supplying lubricating oil to a position between a connection tubular part of a sub connecting rod and a crank pin is provided in an upper portion of the connection tubular part at a position which is deviated from a direction of application of maximum load applied from the crank pin to an inner surface of the connection tubular part by maximum in-tube pressure, and which is immediately behind a point of application of the maximum load along a direction in which the crank pin rotates relative to the sub connecting rod. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent leak of oil from the oil supply hole and thereby reliably lubricating the position between the connection tubular part of the sub connecting rod and the crank pin by a splash lubrication system. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288644 | FUEL TANK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention concerns a fuel tank for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one venting device which is connected to a fuel vapor filter, wherein the venting device includes at least one collecting container for receiving liquid fuel. The fuel tank is distinguished in that disposed within the collecting container is a delivery pump for emptying it into the delivery volume of the fuel tank. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288645 | Evaporative Emission Management For Vehicles - Evaporative emissions management for a vehicle having a fuel tank and a low-vacuum internal combustion engine, including hybrid electric vehicles, include first and second canisters with the second canister disposed between the first canister and atmosphere. A refueling valve routes fuel vapors from the fuel storage tank through the first canister, and to the second canister when the first canister becomes saturated, during refueling. Other than during refueling, the refueling valve is closed to route fuel vapors around the first canister and directly into the second canister. First and second purge valves are controlled during canister regeneration or purging so air from atmosphere is routed primarily through the second canister to the engine to purge the second canister before the purge valves are operated to route air from atmosphere through both the second and first canisters to purge the first canister. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288646 | CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An internal combustion engine control apparatus includes: a purge control unit causing fuel evaporative emission to be introduced into an intake passage to attain a purge flow rate based on a pressure in the intake passage; a fuel cut return rich control unit setting a rich target air-fuel ratio when returning from fuel cut, and feedback-controlling a fuel supply rate on the basis of the target air-fuel ratio, purge flow rate and intake air flow rate to attain the target air-fuel ratio; a fuel increase upper limit setting unit setting an allowable upper limit for an increase in fuel supply rate in fuel cut return rich control; and an actual air-fuel ratio control unit controlling an actual air-fuel ratio to a richer side when the fuel supply rate in the fuel cut return rich control has reached the allowable upper limit and the actual air-fuel ratio is lean. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288647 | Fuel supply apparatus - A fuel supply apparatus that supplies fuel to an internal combustion engine by injecting liquid fuel from a fuel injection valve into a suction port is configured by a microbubble generator that generates microbubbles and an ultrasonic wave generator that generates an ultrasonic wave depending on a gas in the microbubbles generated by the microbubble generator. In the fuel supply apparatus, the generated microbubbles are mixed into the liquid fuel that is supplied to the fuel injection valve, and the liquid fuel in which the microbubbles are mixed is irradiated with the ultrasonic wave depending on the driving state of the internal combustion engine. When the liquid fuel in which the microbubbles are mixed is irradiated with the ultrasonic wave, a temperature of the liquid fuel is raised instantaneously due to contraction of the microbubbles. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288648 | SUPERCHARGERS WITH DUAL INTEGRAL ROTORS - In an exemplary embodiment, a dual rotor supercharger includes a pair of rotor housings. Each housing has an air inlet end and an air outlet adjacent a drive end. Each rotor housing contains a pair of coacting rotors with a pair of engaged timing gears operative to rotate the rotors on parallel axes in their housings to pump air from the inlet ends to the outlets of their respective housings. A drive housing encloses the two pairs of timing gears connected within the drive housing for simultaneously rotating the rotors in each rotor housing for delivering air through the outlets of their respective housings. At least one drive member is directly connected with one of the rotors and operative to rotate all of the rotors through the connected timing gears. Various alternative embodiments of the superchargers and operating mechanisms are disclosed. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288649 | BLOWBY GAS TREATMENT SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE CYLINDER ENGINE - In a blowby gas treatment system for a multiple cylinder engine, in which: a first cylinder and a second cylinder are provided to the engine; a first fuel supply device that always operates during operation of the engine is connected to the first cylinder; and a second fuel supply device that is capable of stopping an operation thereof during the operation of the engine is connected to the second cylinder, first and second branch pipes of an intake manifold are connected to the first and second cylinders, and a blowby gas outlet of a breather chamber and a blowby gas inlet opening into the first branch pipe communicate with each other via a breather pipe, the breather chamber collecting a blowby gas of the engine. Accordingly, when any of the cylinders is stopped, it is possible to easily prevent a blowby gas from flowing toward the stopped cylinder. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288650 | ARCHERY CAM PRODUCT - SYSTEM THAT HOOKS CAM-TO-CAM - A compound archery bow that includes a compound bow frame having a rigid handle section with rearwardly-projecting upper and lower flexible limbs, an upper cam assembly rotatably supported at the free end of the upper flexible limb, and a lower cam assembly rotatably supported at a free end of the lower flexible limb. The upper cam assembly includes an upper bowstring pulley having an upper bowstring let-out means, a first power cord take-up means, and a second power cord let-out means, while the lower cam assembly includes a lower bowstring pulley having a lower bowstring let-out means, a second power cord take-up means, and a first power cord let-out means. The upper and lower bowstring let-out means are aligned in a first bowstring plane, while the first power cord take-up and let-out means and the second power cord take-up and let-out means are aligned in a second power cords plane. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288651 | MULTIWIRE SAWING MACHINE FOR THE CUTTING OF MATERIAL IN BLOCK FORM - The sawing machine comprises a guide pulley composed of a plurality of wheels of the same diameter, coaxial and mutually juxtaposed side by side in a pack on a corresponding shaft or the like | 2009-11-26 |
20090288652 | Oven Flap 2 System - The invention is in short, a stainless steel swinging door. It is a simple rectangular piece of 20 gauge 304 #4 Stainless Steel. (Different gauge metal can also be used. A reduction in the gauge will reduce the overall weight of the invention and allow food products with less weight to push open the swinging door. However reducing the gauge makes “The Oven Flap 2” more susceptible to damage. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288653 | Charcoal Igniting Device - A charcoal igniting device comprises a main body having an outer side surface formed with a through hole and attached with a handle formed with a retaining portion. A supporting plate installed in the main body comprises a first and a second plate pivotally connected by at least one hinge. The first plate is a fixed supporting plate fixedly attached to the main body while the second plate is a pivotally movable supporting plate combined at an end thereof away from the hinge with a pulling element, which has an end passing through the through hole and attached with a holding block. The pulling element is pulled and then retained by the retaining portion to lift the movable supporting plate and thus form a platform for supporting charcoal. When the pulling element is released from the retaining portion, the movable supporting plate pivots downwards to discharge the charcoal. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288654 | BARBECUE GRILL WITH A MOVABLE HEATER - A barbecue grill with a movable heater includes a main body having at least a rail, a heater movably resting on the rail, and a storing plate closable on the main body. The heater can be freely moved to and from above baking foods placed on a net to let a user operate conveniently and safely. And, with the storing plate closed on the main body, not only the heat can be kept in the main body to shorten baking time for saving energy, but also the well-baked foods and the frozen foods can be put on the storing plate for respectively keeping warm and being unfrozen to increase space. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288655 | GREASE FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR - A grease filter assembly for use in a range hood to remove airborne grease is disclosed to include an air deflector with guide rollers and grille, a roll of grease filter mounted in a filter supply chamber at the air deflector with one end of the grease filter extending out of the filter supply chamber over the grilles and the guide rollers into a waste filter collecting chamber, and a motor mounted in the air deflector and controllable to transfer the grease filter into the waste grease collecting chamber by means of a sheet-transfer cylinder and an impression cylinder. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288656 | SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - A solar energy collector includes a parabolic reflector, a solar panel, a photosensor panel, a projecting pointer, a solar location calculator, and a reflector mount. The parabolic reflector includes a parabolic reflecting surface. The solar panel includes a light receiving surface for facing the reflecting surface. The photosensor panel includes a light sensing surface. The projecting pointer is mounted on the photosensor panel. The solar location calculator is connected to the photosensor panel, and is configured for calculating the trajectory of the sun relative to a geographic location of the parabolic reflector according to the motion of a shadow of the projecting pointer on the light sensing surface sensed by the photosensor panel and generating a control signal associated therewith. The reflector mount is configured for supporting and moving the parabolic reflector in following movement of the sun in response to the control signal from the solar location calculator. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288657 | SOLAR ENERGY ABSORBER - The solar energy absorber is capable of reducing weight, being directly connected to a water supply pipe, increasing pressure of heated water, omitting a pressurizing pump, etc. The solar energy absorber comprises: a water-flowing section including heat collection tubes, which are composed of stainless steel, and connecting pipes; a heat-retaining box accommodating the water-flowing section, including a heat insulating material and having an opening part which is located on the heat collection side; and a cover plate being composed of a transparent multilayer plastic and closing the opening part of the heat-retaining box. The heat collection tubes are arranged parallel. End plates closing ends of the heat collection tubes are connected to the connecting pipes. Each of the heat insulating tubes is coated with a heat-absorbing layer. Parts of the heat collection tubes which are located on the opposite side of the heat collection side contact the heat insulating material. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288658 | Antibiotic Formulations, Unit Doses, Kits, and Methods - An aqueous or powder composition includes anti-gram-negative antibiotic or salt thereof being present at an amount ranging from about 100 mg/ml to about 200 mg/ml. Another aqueous or powder composition includes anti-gram-positive antibiotic or salt thereof being present at a concentration ranging from about 0.6 to about 0.9 of the water solubility limit, at 25° C. and 1.0 atmosphere, of the anti-gram-positive antibiotic or salt thereof. Other embodiments include unit doses, kits, and methods. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288659 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING AN ANESTHETIC AGENT FOR A SUBJECT BREATHING - An apparatus for administering an anesthetic agent for a subject breathing. The apparatus includes a liquid reservoir for an anesthetic agent and an anesthetic agent dosing unit in fluid connection with the liquid reservoir and which anesthetic agent dosing unit is connectable to an airway tube for delivering breathing gases to a subject, said dosing unit including a first member to produce anesthetic agent droplets having a diameter less than 100 μm. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288660 | NEGATIVE-PRESSURE ORAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING NEGATIVE ORAL PRESSURE AND COLLECTING LIQUID - The present invention discloses a negative-pressure oral apparatus capable of relieving discomfort of soft tissues in the oral cavity and improving fixation of the oral apparatus to prevent the oral apparatus from falling off due to mouth opening. The oral apparatus is compact and elastic so that it fits various shapes and sizes of the oral cavity and is easy to be put on and taken off to provide convenience and safety to the user. In another embodiment, a method for maintaining a negative oral pressure and collecting liquid by coupling the oral apparatus to a liquid collecting apparatus capable of effectively providing the oral cavity with a negative pressure to expel liquid in the oral apparatus and deliver the liquid to an absorbing element in the liquid collecting apparatus so as to prevent liquid leakage or contamination. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288661 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR SUPERVISING MEDICAL MONITOR - An arrangement for supervising a medical monitor. The arrangement for supervising the medical monitor comprises a measurement function having at least one measurement device to make at least one measurement for obtaining measurement information for monitoring one or more patient care signals. The arrangement for supervising the medical monitor also includes a supervision analyzer configured to communicate with the measuring function and to receive the measurement information. The supervision analyzer is adapted to obtain reference information and to compare the measurement information to the reference information to determine whether the measurement function is working properly. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288662 | Apparatus and instruments for handling gas and incorporating a safety valve unit - Apparatus for use in delivery of gas capable of combustion that incorporates a safety valve unit. The safety valve unit closes the flow path of the gas from the source upon occurrence of a fire. The safety valve unit has a valve body, a valve head resiliently biased towards a valve-closure position and a fusible retainer that holds the valve member in a valve open position. The valve body defines a fluid flow passage between an outlet and the valve head. Within the fluid flow passage there is an elongate link member which extends from the valve head to the foot. The foot engages the fusible retainer. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288663 | OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION APPARATUS - An oxygen administration apparatus comprises a source of oxygen, an oxygen administration device, a flexible oxygen-conducting tubing connectable at one end to the source of oxygen and an other end to the oxygen administration device. The connections are made through first and second firebreaks. The firebreaks and are valves that both contain a fusible stop. In the event of a fire in the vicinity of either firebreak, the resultant heat causes its stop to fuse. Thus, the supply of oxygen to the fire is stopped. The firebreaks both have connecting ends of different configuration. The first firebreak is also of different configuration from the second firebreak. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288664 | Infant Positive Pressure Tracheal Device - The invention relates to an infant tracheal device used with a source of air that provides transmission of continuous positive pressure into the lungs of an infant breathing spontaneously using a single tube inspiratory line. The invention serves as an interface with an open trachea. A one-way air valve placed within the tube will not allow pressure to return through the inspiratory line. The internal pressure within the line is measured with a monitor line which is connected to the source and the tracheal device as the pressure enters the infant lungs via a cuffless tracheal tube. A minimal amount of pressure will now be necessary to keep the lungs open. Voluntary exhalation occurs as the pressure of the exhaled air exiting the lungs goes around both the cuffless tracheal tube and out through the nose and mouth of the infant. A pressure release port located on the tracheal device facilitates monitoring and emergency pressure release as necessary. A dispenser port allows use of medication. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288665 | CUFFED MEDICAL TUBES - A cuffed silicone tracheostomy tube has two tapered recesses ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288666 | CIGARETTE ROLLING MACHINE - The present invention generally relates to a compact electrical cigarette rolling machine. The machine is particularly suitable for easily and quickly rolling tobacco into a cigarette. The tobacco is placed into a holding reservoir having tapered walls which help guide the tobacco into a rotating coil located near the bottom of a holding reservoir. The rotating coil then forces the tobacco through a hollow tube and into a pre-rolled paper cigarette in a compact and efficient manner. The machine has a support bar which allows the tobacco to become easily compacted within the paper of the cigarette without the pre-rolled paper becoming accidentally dislodged. The user may control how tightly the tobacco is packed within the cigarette by use of a control knob. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288667 | Apparatus for Forming a Filter Component of a Smoking Article, and Associated Method - An apparatus and associated method for forming a filter rod member of a smoking article, such as a cigarette, is provided. The apparatus comprises a rod-forming unit configured to form a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member. An insertion unit is configured to insert an adsorbent material carried by a carrier material into the rod member. The method comprises forming a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member, and inserting an adsorbent material carried by a carrier material into the rod member such that the adsorbent material is disposed within the rod member. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288668 | SMOKING APPLIANCE - An object of the present invention is to provide a smoking appliance which can heat a filter medium for eliminating particulate phase components in tobacco smoke to a desired temperature precisely as well as can ensure safety for the smoker. According to the present invention, there is provided a smoking appliance including a holder having a through hole serving as a smoke passage, which detachably holds a filter medium in a middle of the smoke passage, a heater attached to the holder at a location upstream to the filter medium, a heat insulator attached to the holder at a location upstream to the heater, and a metal plate which covers surfaces of the heater facing the filter medium and the smoke passage. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288669 | CIGARETTE FILTER COMPRISING A DEGRADABLE FIBER - A cigarette filter is provided that includes at least one filter segment having at least one biodegradable fiber imbedded therein, the biodegradable fiber optionally carrying an additive capable of altering the flavor or aroma of mainstream smoke, such as an adsorbent material, a flavorant, or a deodorizing agent. Smoking articles incorporating such a cigarette filter are also provided. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288670 | PIPE - An edible smoking apparatus for smoking a tobacco product. The apparatus can be a pipe, bat, bong, or hookah. The pipe can include a removable straw that attaches to the bottom of the pipe to convert the pipe into an edible lollipop. The smoking apparatus can be made from separate parts or from one mould. The edible material can coat a non-edible smoking apparatus. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288671 | Smoking Article Filter - A filter element having a longitudinally extending core and a wrapper ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288672 | Cigarette Filter Comprising a Carbonaceous Fiber - The invention provides a cigarette filter including at least one filter segment having one or more composite fiber structures imbedded therein, the composite fiber structure including a carrier fiber and an adsorbent fiber, the adsorbent fiber including an adsorbent material. The filter can include one or more segments of fibrous tow material, with the one or more composite fiber structures imbedded within the fibrous tow, the composite fiber structure including a carrier fiber and a carbonaceous fiber. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288673 | Hair Accessory - A hair accessory that assists a user in styling the user's hair in popular “updo” styles. The hair accessory can be used to give the hair height and volume in a variety of locations of the user's head, providing the same effect as teasing the hair. The hair accessory may be used to add height and volume just behind the front hairline, or may be used to add height and volume to the hair at the crown of the head. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288674 | COSMETIC DYE COMPOSITION WITH A LIGHTENING EFFECT FOR HUMAN KERATIN MATERIALS, COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE FLUORESCENT DYE AND AT LEAST ONE AMINOSILICONE, AND PROCESS OF DYEING - The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one aminosilicone; processes using this cosmetic composition and a kit comprising at least one composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one aminosilicone, which can be used to dye with a lightening effect human keratin materials for example, artificially dyed or pigmented hair, and dark skin. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288675 | ULTRASONIC VIBRATION DEVICE FOR HAIRSTYLING AND HAIR STYLING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - In an ultrasonic vibration device ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288676 | PERMANENT LOD, AND HEATING DEVICE FOR EFFECTIVELY TRANSFERRING HEAT TO THE PERMANENT LOD - The present invention is related to a heating device used in a rod for permanent wave, which controls capable of heating the rod electrically and effectively. In particularly, the present invention is related to a heating device with easy maintenance and safety and a rod for permanent wave with improved structure, which can overcome a problem of sensing a temperature of the heating device and a problem of inefficient electrical heating of the rod for permanent wave. An object of the present invention is to handle the problems by providing a rod for permanent wave having a relatively strong durability as well as an excellent thermal conductivity, and a heating device for electrically heating the rod for permanent wave with the most effective way. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288677 | COSMETIC CONTAINER - A cosmetic container in accordance with the present invention comprises a base, a slide cover, a drawer and a transmission device. The base has a chamber, an opening and a mirror. The chamber is defined in the base. The opening is formed in the base and communicates with the chamber. The mirror is mounted on an upper part of the front. The slide cover is slidably mounted on the front of the base. The drawer is slidably mounted in the chamber of the base and selectively extends out of the chamber through the opening of the base. The transmission device is mounted inside the chamber, connects to the slide cover and the drawer and selectively ejects the drawer out of the base when driven by the slide cover. With the transmission, operating the cosmetic container is simple and convenient. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288678 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISK - A disk manufacturing method that includes: processing a surface of a disk while rotating the disk; cleaning the surface of the disk after the processing to remove a processing residue from the disk; drying the disk after the cleaning; and end-face cleaning that cleans an end-face of the disk while rotating the disk, the end-face cleaning being performed concurrently with at least one of the processing and the cleaning. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288679 | Apparatus and method for cleaning surfaces - The apparatus for cleaning surfaces of the present invention such as for cleaning solar collectors preferably alternates different fluids and gas decompression to create a cleansing fluid evacuation to clean outdoor solid surfaces. The method of the present invention utilizes alternating fluids in order to avoid mineral deposits contaminating the collector. The apparatus of the present invention is a tool to achieve the ends of the method. The apparatus preferably uses copper piping and turbulence to regulate water flow and to create the high velocity fluid evacuation that achieves the ends of the method invention. The use of a constant pressure pump and turbulence inducing fibers allows passive regulation of pressure that is equalized across a plurality of sprayers to deliver an even amount of high velocity fluid from each sprayer. Sonication accelerates cleaning, rinsing or snow/ice removal. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288680 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A method for producing an organic light-emitting device is provided for an organic light-emitting device having a substrate provided with external connection terminals, organic light-emitting elements provided on the substrate, and a protective film that covers the organic light-emitting elements. The method includes, sequentially, providing a protective film removal layer on the external connection terminals, forming the protective film on the substrate, dividing the substrate on which the protective film has been formed, and cleaning the substrate with water, an aqueous solution, or a solvent. The protective film removal layer and the protective film are removed from the external connection terminals as a result of cleaning the substrate. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288681 | APPARATUS FOR AND A METHOD FOR CLEANING THE FLOOR OF AN ACCOMODATION OF AN ANIMAL - An apparatus for cleaning the floor of an accommodation of an animal. The apparatus is provided with an air-flow-generating device and with a control system for controlling the operation of the apparatus, the apparatus being movable over the floor controlled by the control system and the apparatus performing a cleaning of the floor controlled by the control system. The control system is programmed in such a way that the control system controls the cleaning of the floor in such a way that the control system first activates and subsequently deactivates the air-flow-generating device. A method of cleaning the floor of an accommodation for an animal, the method comprising, as a first cleaning step, first generating an air flow and directing the air flow to the floor for removing loose material lying thereon. An apparatus for cleaning the floor of an accommodation of an animal, which apparatus is provided with an air-flow-generating device, and with a control system for controlling the operation of the apparatus, the apparatus being movable over the floor controlled by the control system and the apparatus performing a cleaning of the floor controlled by the control system, the apparatus comprising a master unit and a mobile unit that is movable relative to the master unit, the floor-cleaning device and the air-flow-generating device being disposed on the mobile unit that is movable relative to the remaining part of the apparatus. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288682 | Borehole cleaning device - A borehole cleaning device, includes a tubular shaft ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288683 | ALKALINE PEROXYGEN FOOD SOIL CLEANER - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for removing soils, e.g., thermally degraded food soils, from surfaces. The cleaning compositions of the present invention can be activated using heat and/or an activator complex to generate oxygen gas in situ on and in the soil to be removed. Surfaces suitable for cleaning using the compositions and methods of the present invention include any surface that can be heated during use and/or cleaning, e.g., smokers, ovens, fryers. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288684 | VACUUM PROCESSING APPARATUS AND VACUUM PROCESSING METHOD - The invention provides a vacuum processing apparatus having a function for removing particles on the surface of the sample stage in order to improve the yield of the sample being processed. The vacuum processing apparatus comprises a processing chamber | 2009-11-26 |
20090288685 | SELF-PROPELLED EXTRACTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system for applying a vacuum to a floor structure, a platform assembly for allowing a user to extract fluids from a floor structure, a system for extracting invasive liquids from a floor structure, a drive system for allowing a user standing on a platform assembly to displace the platform assembly along a floor surface, and/or A method of applying a vacuum to a floor structure. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288686 | CLEANING ASSEMBLY FOR CONTAINERS - A cleaning assembly for containers, particularly for bottles, having a conveying device on which the containers are arranged by means of a receptacle means. To economically and ecologically improve the cleaning assembly, the receptacle means contains a liquid-tight tubular for an individual cleaning of the containers. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288687 | DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A WASHING AGENT IN A WASHING MACHINE, PARTICULARLY A DISHWASHER - The device ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288688 | NON-CORROSIVE CHEMICAL RINSE SYSTEM - A rinse system including providing a chemical rinse including a corrosion inhibitor, and rinsing a wafer with the chemical rinse reducing defects on silicon and a dielectric, and maintaining integrity of a metal. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288689 | ULTRASONIC CLEANING SYSTEM FOR REMOVING HIGH DOSE ION IMPLANTED PHOTORESIST IN SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE - Disclosed is an ultrasonic cleaning system for removing a high dose ion-implanted photoresist in supercritical carbon dioxide. Specifically, the ultrasonic cleaning system includes one or more ultrasonic horns mounted inside a high pressure reactor to be operated in supercritical carbon dioxide and having a cross-section enabling uniform processing of an overall surface of a wafer, so that ultrasonic waves can be superposed in the high pressure reactor and uniformly distributed over the surface of a support provided as a cleaning target in a cleaning bath, thereby minimizing damage to a fine pattern on the surface of the support while effectively removing a high dose ion-implanted photoresist. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288690 | SEALING DEVICE FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A sealing device for a dishwasher is provided, comprising at least one flange member. Each flange member is adapted to interact with at least one of a gasket member, a tub portion, and a door member. Each flange member is configured to extend along at least one opposing side of a front opening of the tub portion. Each flange member is cantilevered so as to extend between each opposing side of the front opening of the tub portion and the door member, upon closing thereof, so as to deflect washing fluid within the tub portion away from the gasket member forming a seal between the door member and the tub portion. An associated apparatus and method are also provided. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288691 | SOLAR PANEL CLEANING SYSTEM - A solar power cleaning system is provided including a fluid supply line. A first end of the fluid supply line is utilized for receiving water. A second end of the fluid supply line is coupled to a plurality of nozzles for dispensing fluid onto solar panels. The cleaning system also includes a housing. Disposed within the housing is a valve for regulating soap from a storage compartment into the fluid supply line. The valve is controlled by a programmable controller. When the valve is open, soap mixes with water and is dispensed onto the solar panels via the nozzles. When the valve is closed, water may be dispensed onto the solar panels. A filter may be coupled to the fluid supply line to remove impurities from the water before dispensation onto the solar panels. A motor and pump may also be disposed within the housing to regulate the fluid pressure within the fluid supply line. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288692 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - A door assembly and associated components for a dishwashing appliance are provided, wherein the dishwashing appliance includes a tub portion defining a forward access opening. The door assembly is pivotably engaged with the tub portion and cooperates therewith to cover the forward access opening. The door assembly includes an integrally formed and structurally reinforced inner door member, without a separate reinforcement panel. The inner door member includes at least one reinforcing member integrally formed therewith and along a contour thereof so as to provide reinforcement thereof. The dishwashing appliance further includes a covering member configured to encompass a wiring arrangement associated with the inner door member, for protecting the wiring arrangement within the dishwashing appliance. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288693 | Anti-slip Crutch Tip Apparatus and Method - Provided is an anti-slip crutch tip apparatus comprising: at least one vent opening, located on the side wall of a generally cylindrical section of a crutch tip body and extending into the tip body, so that the vent opening is surrounded by structure forming a portion of the generally cylindrical section of the tip body; and wherein the at least one vent opening is in physical communication with a portion of at least one channel formed into a surface contact portion of the tip body, so that an unbroken fissure in the tip body resides as a structural breach extending between the side-wall entrance of the at least one opening and the physically communicative association of the at least one vent opening with the portion of the at least one channel. A corresponding method of preventing slipping of a support device tip is also provided. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288694 | Collapsible Shelter - A shelter of the type having collapsed and expanded configurations. In one of several example embodiments, the expanded configuration includes a tunnel-shaped portion forming a pair of opposing side walls and a roof section. The roof section has a peak positioned above the side walls and the tunnel-shaped portion may include opposing ends with a first opening at the first end and a second opening at the second end, each opening capable of accommodating an end wall. A first sheet is foldable along at least first and second crease lines to define the walls and roof section, the walls having an upper separation distance between the first and second crease lines when the shelter is expanded. The first sheet is segmented into panels with pairs of adjoining panels forming pleats each having a vertex extending from a crease line to an adjoining footing flap, the walls having a lower separation distance between footing flaps on different walls when the shelter is expanded. The lower separation distance is greater than the upper separation distance resulting in at least one of the walls being canted with respect to a vertical orientation. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288695 | Hybrid Solar Power Generator - A hybrid means for producing and storing power derived from a photovoltaic source through pneumatic, mechanical and chemical means utilizing pressure tanks, air turbines and batteries. To regulate the device a plurality of control and routing devices are utilized to redistribute additional energy to an appropriate chemical or pressurized means for storing potential energy for later use. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288696 | Non-linear solar cell module - Example embodiments provide a non-linear solar cell module. The non-linear solar cell module may include a plurality of photovoltaic cells. Each of the photovoltaic cells may comprise a lower electrode on a substrate, a photovoltaic conversion layer on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode formed on the photovoltaic conversion layer, and the photovoltaic cells may be in a non-linear shape. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288697 | CONDUCTIVE ADHESIVE FILM AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The conductive adhesive film of the invention is a conductive adhesive film for electrical connection between photovoltaic cell surface electrodes and wiring members, which comprises an insulating adhesive | 2009-11-26 |
20090288698 | PORTABLE SOLAR POWER SOURCE - A portable solar power source is provided which will convert solar energy into electrical energy to provide electrical power to an array of devices normally accompanying those who enjoy being in outdoor areas or on rivers or lakes. The device is made to be portable by having wheels and a handle so that it may be pulled like a cart or wagon. The portable device of the present invention further includes one or more solar panels, which are deployed from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position with respect to the transport device. In the preferred embodiment the solar panels are double junction amorphous solar panels. Such panels have the greatest efficiency and produce electrical energy from light energy even if the solar panels are not in the direct sunlight. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288699 | LAMINATE STRUCTURES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - Laminate structures are disclosed, comprising a metal foil supporting a polyimide dielectric layer. The polyimide dielectric layer comprises a polyimide derived from at least one aromatic rigid rod diamine and at least one aromatic rigid rod dianhydride to provide a thermally and dimensionally stable polyimide. A bottom electrode is formed directly on the polyimide dielectric layer surface, and a CIGS absorber layer is formed directly on the bottom electrode. The CIGS laminates of the present disclosure can be incorporated into CIGS type solar cells, and the laminates further allow such CIGS solar cells to be monolithically integrated into a photovoltaic module on a single substrate. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288700 | INTEGRATED DEVICE - The present invention relates to an integrated device ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288701 | SOLAR CELL LAMINATES HAVING COLORED MULTI-LAYER ENCAPSULANT SHEETS - Solar cell modules are provided having a solar cell layer and a colored multi-layer encapsulant sheet where an uncolored surface sub-layer of the encapsulant sheet is in direct contact with the solar cell layer. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288702 | Solar Cell and Solar Cell Module Using the Same - Provided is a solar cell module having improved energy efficiency. The solar cell module includes a frame, first solar cells arranged at the frame, and second solar cells smaller than the first solar cells. The second solar cells are disposed in regions surrounded by the first solar cells. The first solar cells have a substantially circular shape. The second solar cells have a rectangular shape, and each of the second solar cells is surrounded by four of the first solar cells. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288703 | Wide Band Gap Window Layers In Inverted Metamorphic Multijunction Solar Cells - A method of forming a multijunction solar cell including an upper subcell, a middle subcell, and a lower subcell, the method including: providing a substrate for the epitaxial growth of semiconductor material; forming a first solar subcell on the substrate having a first band gap and including a pseudomorphic window layer; forming a second solar subcell over the first solar subcell having a second band gap smaller than the first band gap; forming a graded interlayer over the second subcell, the graded interlayer having a third band gap greater than the second band gap; and forming a third solar subcell over the graded interlayer having a fourth band gap smaller than the second band gap such that the third subcell is lattice mismatched with respect to the second solar subcell. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288704 | NITRIDED BARRIER LAYERS FOR SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to polysilicon emitter solar cells, and more particularly to polysilicon emitter solar cells with hyperabrupt junctions, and methods for making such solar cells. According to one aspect, a polysilicon emitter solar cell according to the invention includes a nitrided tunnel insulator. The nitridation prevents boron diffusion, enabling a hyperabrupt junction for a p-poly on n-Si device. According to another aspect, a nitrided oxide (DPN) is used in a tunnel oxide layer of a MIS solar cell structure. The DPN layer minimizes plasma damage, resulting in improved interface properties. An overlying polysilicon emitter can then provide a low sheet resistance emitter without heavy doping effects in the substrate, excess recombination, or absorption, and is a significant improvement over a conventional diffused emitter or TCO. According to another aspect, the invention includes a method for making a solar cell structure that is functionally equivalent to a selective emitter, but without the requirement for multiple diffusions, long diffusions, aligned lithography, or fine contact holes. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288705 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION AND SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR - Provided is a photovoltaic power generation and solar heat collector which can be installed in a small area and can simultaneously maintain a high collection efficiency and a high photoelectric conversion efficiency. The photovoltaic power generation and solar heat collector ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288706 | Hybrid Photovoltaic Cell Module - A hybrid photovoltaic cell module includes a substrate and a photopolymer composition disposed on the substrate. The photopolymer composition includes an organic photopolymer, a plurality of nanoparticles, and a dendrimer that disperses the nanoparticles in the composition. The dendrimer has a number average molecular weight of from 300 to 10,000 g/mol and a core having a carbon atom directly bonded to X | 2009-11-26 |
20090288707 | Novel compounds for electronic material and organic electronic device using the same - The present invention relates to novel compounds for electronic material, and organic electroluminescent devices or organic solar cells comprising the same. Specifically, the compounds for electronic material according to the invention are characterized in that they are represented by Chemical Formula ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288708 | Method for passivating a substrate surface - A method for passivating at least a part of a surface of a semiconductor substrate, wherein at least one layer comprising at least one SiOx layer is realized on said part of the substrate surface by: —placing the substrate ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288709 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE FOR FORMING OF ELECTRODE OF CRYSTALLINE SILICON SUBSTRATE - A conductive paste for forming electrodes, which makes it possible to form an electrode for a crystalline silicon substrate that is low in cost and has an equal degree of contact resistance and ohmic electrical contact, as compared to conventional silver electrode pastes, is obtained. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288710 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SAMPLING FLOWABLE MATERIALS - The present invention concern a method for sampling and mixing different flowable material materials from a plurality of wells in arbitrary order. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288711 | Microjet creation and control of shock waves - A method of using one or more microjets to create and/or control oblique shock waves. The introduction of microjet flow into a supersonic stream creates an oblique shock wave. This wave can be strengthened—by increasing microjet flow rate or the use of many microjets in an array—in order to form an oblique shock. Such an oblique shock can be used to decelerate flow in a jet aircraft engine inlet in a controlled fashion, thus increasing pressure recovery and engine efficiency while reducing flow instability. Adjusting the pressure ratio across the microjet actually alters the angle of the oblique shock. Thus, the use of microjets allows decelerating shock waves in an inlet engine to be properly positioned and controlled. Microjet arrays can also be used to ameliorate shock waves created by external aircraft surfaces, such as sensor pods and weapons. Microjets placed forward of any external protuberance can convert a single substantial shock wave into a series of much milder waves which will not produce unwanted external effects, such as strong sonic booms. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288712 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE WATER SUPPLY IN A SANITARY INSTALLATION - A method and a computer program product controls the water supply in a sanitary installation having a cold water supply line and a hot water supply line, a valve battery, which is connected to a power supply, and a sensor unit connected to the power supply. At least one trigger means outputs an action signal to an electronic controller when activated by a user by tapping on the trigger means that is embodied as a switch or by at least partially penetrating into the detection area of a trigger means that is embodied as a proximity sensor. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288713 | STORAGE TANK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DECOMPRESSING THE STORAGE TANK SYSTEM - A tank system includes a high-pressure tank, a detection unit for detecting a temperature increase in at least a portion of the high-pressure tank, a decompression unit for decompressing the high-pressure tank, and a control unit for controlling the decompression unit to decompress the high-pressure tank when a temperature increase in at least a part of the high-pressure tank is detected by the detection unit. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288714 | Valve Control Assembly - Valve control assemblies are disclosed which accommodate out of plumb conditions using a flexible set of rings linked to the temperature control, and a projection/axial slot arrangement linked to the volume control. Different wall thicknesses are accommodated using one or more adaptors/extensions between a temperature bonnet control and a portion of the valve cartridge which controls temperature. There is also a combined shroud/tool for protecting the valve during rough-in and permitting it to be tested. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288715 | HOT WATER RECIRCULATOR USING PIPING VENTURI - Improvements in a hot water circulator are disclosed. The hot water circulator is placed in proximity to one or more water faucets or tubs. The construction of the hot water circulator creates a venture in the cold water line. When a user turns on the cold water the flow of cold water through the cold water line draws a portion of water from the water heater through the hot water line and into the cold water line. Because only a small portion of water is being drawn into the cold water line the temperature difference is negligible, but the hot water is brought to close proximity to the hot water valve where it is more quickly available. There is a reduced amount of water being wasted to bring hot water to the hot water valve. Hot water is delivered in seconds rather than minutes. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288716 | MIXING SILLCOCK - In one embodiment, a frost-free sillcock is provided. The sillcock has a single handle which rotates to control the temperature of the discharged fluid. The handle also moves axially toward and away from a mounting surface to control the volume of fluid discharged from the sillcock. Furthermore, the sillcock has valve components disposed on the inside of the mounting surface which can be serviced from outside of the mounting surface | 2009-11-26 |
20090288717 | BASEMENT SECURITY BUCKET - The present invention provides an open-topped flood-prevention sump well extension. A cylindrical wall placed around a sump pit extends above the floor level to the proximity of a sewer or septic drain. A connecting pipe automatically drains the overflow attendant to a malfunctioning or overloaded sump pump to the sewer or septic system. A means for preventing backflow of sewer discharge is provided by a one-way valve or a plumbing trap. An alarm system is provided for signaling rising water level. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288718 | APPARATUS TO REGULATE FLUID FLOW - Apparatus to regulate fluid flow are disclosed. The apparatus includes an example regulator valve and an example automatically-adjusting or self-adjusting amplifier valve to maintain fluid flow during low downstream demand fluid flow conditions, and to maintain the operational accuracy and stability of the regulator valve during higher downstream demand fluid flow conditions. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288719 | TANK PRESSURE AND VACUUM RELIEF DEVICE - Particular embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods for relieving excess pressure or vacuum pressure from a tank interior. An embodiment of a pressure relief device includes a housing having an opening associated with a first end, an opening associated with a second end, and an over-pressure opening. The device further including a pressure relief valve for selectively relieving pressure from a tank, the valve including an over-pressure opening seal biased by a first pressure bias means against a pressure valve seat associated with the over-pressure opening. The device also including a guide block translatable in an axial direction of a second bore of the housing and being biased toward the pressure valve seat by a second pressure bias means. The guide block is translatable independent of the over-pressure opening seal. The device also includes a vacuum relief valve for selectively relieving vacuum pressure in the tank. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288720 | TOILET SUPPLY DIVERTER FOR PREHEATING BATHING WATER - This invention facilitates the dispensing of preheated water at a sink or shower by repurposing the latent cold water within the hot water supply line of a sink to fill the tank of a nearby toilet. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288721 | VACUUM UNIT FOR STEAM STERILIZER - In a vacuum unit for use in drawing a vacuum on a steam sterilizer, a pump circulates water through an ejector and a reservoir. Fresh water is injected at the pump inlet to maintain a low temperature in the ejector so that it can operate efficiently. Excess water is taken from a location adjacent the bottom of the reservoir through an internal dip tube, and passed through a U-shaped conduit that serves as a condensate trap. To maintain the water discharge temperature below a predetermined level, fresh water is injected into the U-shaped conduit through a valve controlled by a temperature sensor downstream from the water injection point. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288722 | Double Check Back Flow Prevention Device - A double check valve is provided that includes an in-line inlet check valve and an outlet check valve that cooperate to prevent back flow of fluid through the valve. The check valve also includes at least one vent that allows for fluid trapped within the check valve to drain, thereby preventing freezing of the check valve and hydrant to which it is interconnected. The check valve provided omits many superfluous components and thus is smaller and easier to install than check valves of the prior art. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288723 | VALVE DEVICE - A valve device includes: a valve housing defining a cylindrical space connected to a high-pressure source, and having a first communication hole open at a valve seat located at a bottom portion of the valve housing and providing fluid communication between the cylindrical space and a low-pressure source; a seal member arranged in the cylindrical space and providing or shutting off fluid communication between the high-pressure and low-pressure sources so that the seal member moves away from or contacts the valve seat; and a stem having an accommodating recess at one end of the stem and moved axially. The seal member is fitted and held in the accommodating recess. The seal member has a second communication hole that provides fluid communication between a bottom face of the accommodating recess and the low-pressure source when the seal member is in contact with the valve seat. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288724 | VALVE DEFINING MODULATED AND UNMODULATED FLOW PATHS - A valve comprises an inlet portion configured to couple to a source of a fluid, and a body portion in fluidic communication with the inlet portion. The body portion defines a modulated flow path and a constant flow path adjacent to the modulated flow path. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288725 | Position Control Apparatus and Methods - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology may be described as a position control apparatus that comprises a fluidic drive system configured to drive, with a single fluidic displacement, each of a plurality of positioners in a first relative direction; and a bias system that includes a plurality of biasers that bias the positioners in a direction that is opposite the first relative direction. In particular embodiments, and as but a few of the many possible design features, positioner actuators may be fluidicly linked in parallel and with the fluid compressor, the positioner actuators may each include a piston; and a plurality of positioners may each be responsive to at least one of the pistons. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288726 | METHOD OF LOCATING LINER WITHIN SEWER PIPE - A method of inserting a cured in-place pipe from a cleanout includes positioning a lining along a portion of a length of a bladder, wherein the lining is frangibly connected to the bladder, inserting the bladder through the cleanout, to a position wherein the lining is within the pipe and does not block the pipe. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288727 | TUBE OF FABRIC REINFORCED PVC | 2009-11-26 |
20090288728 | Multi-layer tube - A multi-layer tube of thermoplastic resin exhibiting barrier capacity, flexibility, transparency, kink resistance and chemical resistance especially used to transport and supply various types of liquids, which multi-layer tube realizes high steam barrier performance and excels co-extrusion forming performance. There is provided a multi-layer tube comprising at least a flexible elastomer layer, a fluoro resin layer excelling in steam barrier performance and chemical stability and an adhesive resin layer disposed for bonding the layers. This multi-layer tube can find application in medical use including fluid infusion or blood transfusion tubes, use in automobile including cleaning liquid or fuel liquid tubes and use in machine instruments including ink supply tubes of printer units provided in printer, various measuring equipments and observation equipments, etc. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288729 | MULTI-LAYER HOSE - A multi-layer hose ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288730 | Loom, in Particular a Ribbon Loom - The loom, in particular a ribbon loom, has at least one electrically-driven thread transport device for the weft threads for processing at least one thread or a group of threads over at least the distance between two lengths of weft. It also contains a fabric outlet for the woven fabrics and an electronic control device for controlling the loom based on a pattern program for the woven fabrics to be produced. The loom can be better adjusted to the woven fabrics to be produced, in other words to the pattern and the thread material used, if the control device has control means for adjusting automatically at the thread transport device the feed length of the thread to be delivered according to the data predefined in the pattern program, the fabric outlet, and the width of the woven fabrics to be produced. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288731 | 3D FABRIC AND PREPARING THEREOF - A three-dimensional multilayer fabric is provided. The fabric comprises a surface layer, a backing layer, and an intermediate layer connecting the surface layer and the backing layer. The surface layer includes sequential unstitched surface portions and sequential stitched surface portions formed in an alternating and repeating pattern. The unstitched surface portions of the surface layer are essentially composed of surface warp threads only, and the stitched surface portions of the surface layer are composed of the surface warp threads and intermediate warp threads. The backing layer includes sequential unstitched backing portions and sequential stitched backing portions formed in an alternating and repeating pattern. The unstitched backing portions of the backing layer are essentially composed of backing warp threads only, and the stitched backing portions of the backing layer are composed of the backing warp threads and the intermediate warp threads. The intermediate warp threads are woven without interlacing with weft threads on the surfaces of the unstitched backing portions. The intermediate layer includes sequential intermediate portions composed of the intermediate warp threads only. Each of the intermediate portions consists of a first intermediate portion and a second intermediate portion connected to the stitched surface portions and the stitched backing portions in an alternating and repeating pattern. The connecting warp threads of the intermediate layer exposed to the outside of the backing layer are sheared. Further provided is a method for the production of the fabric. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288732 | Method for clamping a weft thread in a jet weaving machine, in particular air-jet weaving machine, clamping device and jet weaving machine - A method and a clamping device for clamping a weft thread in a jet weaving machine are proposed. The weft thread wire or strand runs through the beginning section ( | 2009-11-26 |
20090288733 | Reversible Container - A reversible container is provided with a hollow housing and removable closures at each end. The container is filled with a substance, and when at least some of the substance has been removed, the container is refilled with the substance and inverted. In this way, the user is able to use substantially all of the contents of the container, and is able to use completely the older substance first, because the older substance is at the top of the container after the container is inverted. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288734 | PROCEDURE FOR A REASONABILITY CHECK OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A procedure for a reasonability check of the signal of a temperature sensor that is arranged in a reducing tank, in particular a HWL-tank, is thereby characterized, in that the tank level is detected by a tank level sensor that is arranged almost at the same filling level position as the temperature sensor, in that the tank level sensor signal is compared to the temperature sensor signal and then, if default tank level sensor signals correlate within default limits with default temperature sensor signal values, a functioning temperature sensor and/or a functioning tank level sensor are indicated. | 2009-11-26 |
20090288735 | Float valve apparatus - According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a float valve apparatus including: a housing including: a partition wall dividing an internal space into lower and upper spaces and having an opening therein; a ventilation pipe communicating the upper space with an outside; a valve seat formed at the opening; and a communication hole communicating the lower space with the outside; a float that is valve vertically slidably movable in the lower space and that upwardly floats in accordance with liquid flowing thereinto to open and close the opening; an upward urging spring urging the float valve from the housing toward the opening; and a support spring disposed inside the upward urging spring to support the float valve to not contact with a bottom surface of the housing. | 2009-11-26 |