51st week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090308419 | Umbrella with rearward extending frame and canopy - An umbrella includes a shank, a frame, and a canopy in covering relationship to the frame wherein the canopy includes a main section and a rearward extending section, and the frame includes a plurality of rearward extending first rib sections. The umbrella being open is adapted to provide a wider protection area to an object carried on the shoulder or towed by the hand against the rain. The umbrella frame is made of FRP so as to reduce weight significantly. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308420 | WALKER TIP - An improved walker leg tip having a felt nap is provided. The walker leg tip has an arcuate shaped shell with the shell having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has an aperture at least partially therethrough, the aperture dimensioned to accept an end portion of the walker leg. The felt nap covers at least part of the bottom portion of the arcuate shaped shell. In some instances, the arcuate shaped shell is spherically shaped and can be made from a polymer, vulcanized rubber and the like. Optionally, a sleeve can extend from the top portion of the shell, the sleeve having a sleeve aperture that is in alignment with the aperture of the top portion and dimensioned to fit at least partially over an end portion of a walker leg. A removable insert can also be included, the insert having an outer diameter dimensioned to fit at least partially into the aperture of the top portion and an inner diameter dimensioned to fit at least partially onto the end portion of the walker leg. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308421 | SUN SHADE PROTECTOR - An apparatus for providing protection from rays from the sun while performing outdoor tasks including at least one of mowing a lawn with a lawn mower and pushing a stroller. The apparatus comprises a sunshade having a predetermined shape, a predetermined size and formed of a first predetermined material. A frame member includes at least two substantially U-shaped members and is engageable with an underside of the sunshade. A respective one of a pair of elongated members is engageable at a first end thereof with a respective end of one of the at least two substantially U-shaped members and is further engageable on a second end with a handle of at least one of a lawn mower and a stroller. One of a clamp and a screw member is used for securing the pair of elongated members to such handle of such lawn mower and such stroller. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308422 | Outdoor spa covering device - An outdoor spa covering device includes a frame member having generally vertical supports, first generally horizontal supports, second generally horizontal supports, roof supports, and first, second, third, and fourth connecting mechanisms. The first connecting mechanism removably connects such first generally horizontal supports at first ends and second ends thereof generally adjacent to first ends of such generally vertical supports. The second connecting mechanism removably connects such second generally horizontal supports at first ends and second ends thereof generally adjacent to second ends of such generally vertical supports. The third connecting mechanism removably connects such roof supports at first ends thereof generally adjacent to at least one of second ends of such generally vertical supports, predetermined locations on such second generally horizontal supports, and a combination thereof. The fourth connecting mechanism removably connects the second ends of such roof supports. A covering member covers such frame member. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308423 | PREFABRICATED BOOTH STRUCTURE FOR GOLF TRAINING - A fabricated booth structure for golf training is provided to further improve the assembly/disassembly efficiency. The fabricated booth structure includes a frame | 2009-12-17 |
20090308424 | Portable adjustable shade structure - The present invention is a canopy structure comprising a frame and a canopy. The frame comprises a plurality of arms and legs, where each of the arms extends outwardly from a central connecting member to a leg, each arm and leg being joined by a leg connecting member. Preferably, each leg is telescopic and is lockable and the central connecting member preferably comprises a releasable locking mechanism. The present invention further comprises a mechanism by which the canopy surface can be tilted to angles relative to the ground. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308425 | THERMOCOUPLE - A thermocouple for use in a semiconductor processing reactor is described. The thermocouple includes a sheath having a measuring tip at one end and an opening at the other end. A support member having bores formed along the length is disposed within the sheath. A pair of wires formed of dissimilar metals are disposed within the bores, and one end of the wires is fused together to form a junction. The wires extend along the length of the bores. As the wires exit the bore, they are spatially or physically separated to prevent a short circuit therebetween. The ends of the wires exiting the bore are also free to thermally expand in the longitudinal manner, thereby reducing or eliminating the potential for the wires to fail due to grain slip. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308426 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING, TESTING, MONITORING AND ACTIVATING POWER GENERATION EQUIPMENT - A solar panel including array converters is installed in a solar power generation system by first completing a self-test of the solar panel in an uninstalled state. Certain data is obtained and compared to specifications to verify proper operation. Other data obtained is compared to a work order to insure the intended unit is being installed. A functional, proper panel is installed into the solar power generation system, then tested again in an operational state. The system includes steps for activating a system, wherein a system that is not activated within a predetermined time period will no longer operate. The solar power generation system may be monitored remotely, thereby allowing maintenance to be performed on an as-needed basis. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308427 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a solar cell module including: a plurality of solar cell units each including a supporting substrate | 2009-12-17 |
20090308428 | SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR PANEL - A solar panel has a substrate ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308429 | THIN-FILM SOLAR MODULE - A thin-film solar cell module and a method of interconnecting thin-film solar cells are described. The method comprises forming one or more grooves ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308430 | Solar Cell Interconnection Process - A solar cell interconnection process for forming a solar cell sub-module for a photovoltaic device, the process including the steps of mounting a plurality of elongate solar cells ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308431 | CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE; PHOTOVOLTAIC UNIT FOR USE THEREIN AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THIS - The invention relates to a concentrator photovoltaic device ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308432 | REFLECTIVE LIGHT CONCENTRATOR - A system for generating electricity is disclosed. The system for generating electricity includes a reflector component including two decentered reflective members disposed in a symmetric relationship relative to an optical axis, wherein each of the two decentered reflective members is a segment of a cylinder, and a photovoltaic cell disposed coincident with the optical axis. A system including a plurality of electricity generating systems is also disclosed. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308433 | Method and apparatus for cooling of solar power cells - A solar energy apparatus, comprising in combination, a primary reflector for reflecting and focusing the sunlight and a secondary reflector to reflect the focused sunlight, a fiber optics cable located to conduct the light from the secondary reflector toward an optoelectric chip located in heat transfer relation to a heat sink. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308434 | Solar Power Generating System - A solar power generating system comprising at least one photovoltaic module for converting solar radiation into electrical energy, and a support frame for supporting said at least one photovoltaic module. The solar system of the invention is wherein it comprises insulating means interposed between said at least one photovoltaic module and said support frame for electrical insulation of said photovoltaic modules from said support frame. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308435 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELLS - A process of manufacturing a solar cell is provided. The process comprising the steps of: i) ink jet printing an alkali removable water insoluble hot melt ink jet ink onto a substrate comprising a silicon wafer to form a resist image on the substrate; ii) etching or plating the substrate in an aqueous acid medium; and iv) removing the resist image with an aqueous alkali. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308436 | 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, wherein the method comprises sequentially depositing a front electrode layer and a semiconductor layer on a substrate; forming a first separating channel by removing predetermined portions of the front electrode layer and the semiconductor layer; forming a contact portion and a second separating channel by removing predetermined portions of the semiconductor layer; forming a first insulating layer in the first separating channel; and forming a plurality of rear electrodes at fixed intervals by each second separating channel interposed in-between, wherein each rear electrode is electrically connected with the front electrode layer through the contact portion. The present invention needs only one cleaning process after carrying out the laser-scribing process, whereby the yield can be improved owing to the simplified manufacturing process. According to the present invention, there is no need to alternately load the substrate to the vacuum-deposition apparatus and the laser-scribing apparatus, whereby the apparatus structure is simple and the manufacturing time is decreased, thereby resulting in the improved yield. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308437 | Systems And Processes For Bifacial Collection And Tandem Junctions Using A Thin-Film Photovoltaic Device - A thin-film photovoltaic device includes a semi-transparent back contact layer. The semi-transparent back contact layer includes a semi-transparent contact layer and a semi-transparent contact interface layer. The thin-film photovoltaic device may be formed in a substrate or superstrate configuration. A tandem thin-film photovoltaic device includes a semi-transparent interconnect layer. The semi-transparent interconnect layer includes a semi-transparent contact layer and a semi-transparent contact interface layer. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308438 | Trench Process and Structure for Backside Contact Solar Cells with Polysilicon Doped Regions - A solar cell includes polysilicon P-type and N-type doped regions on a backside of a substrate, such as a silicon wafer. An interrupted trench structure separates the P-type doped region from the N-type doped region in some locations but allows the P-type doped region and the N-type doped region to touch in other locations. Each of the P-type and N-type doped regions may be formed over a thin dielectric layer. Among other advantages, the resulting solar cell structure allows for increased efficiency while having a relatively low reverse breakdown voltage. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308439 | SOLAR CELL FABRICATION USING IMPLANTATION - A solar cell device and method of making are provided. The device includes a silicon substrate including a preexisting dopant. A homogeneous lightly doped region is formed on a surface of the silicon substrate to form a junction between the preexisting dopant and the lightly doped region. A heavily doped region is selectively implanted on the surface of the silicon substrate. A seed layer is formed over the heavily doped region. A metal contact is formed over the seed layer. The device can include an anti-reflective coating. In one embodiment, the heavily doped region forms a parabolic shape. The heavily doped regions can each be a width on the silicon substrate a distance in the range 50 to 200 microns. Also, the heavily doped regions can be laterally spaced on the silicon substrate a distance in the range 1 to 3 mm from each other. The seed layer can be a silicide. The silicon substrate can include fiducial markers configured for aligning the placement of the heavily doped regions during an ion implantation process. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308440 | FORMATION OF SOLAR CELL-SELECTIVE EMITTER USING IMPLANT AND ANNEAL METHOD - A method of forming a solar cell, the method comprising: providing a semiconducting wafer having a pre-doped region; performing a first ion implantation of a dopant into the semiconducting wafer to form a first doped region over the pre-doped region, wherein the first ion implantation has a concentration-versus-depth profile; and performing a second ion implantation of a dopant into the semiconducting wafer to form a second doped region over the pre-doped region, wherein the second ion implantation has a concentration-versus-depth profile different from that of the first ion implantation, wherein at least one of the first doped region and the second doped region is configured to generate electron-hole pairs upon receiving light, and wherein the first and second ion implantations are performed independently of one another. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308441 | Silicon Nanoparticle Photovoltaic Devices - A photovoltaic device for converting light into electrical power includes a film ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308442 | NANOSTRUCTURE ENABLED SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE PASSIVATION VIA ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION - A system and method for reducing charge recombination within nanostructure enabled solar cells. A nanostructure enabled solar cell includes a nanoporous electron conductor and a hole conductor. The surface of the nanoporous electron conductor includes a sensitizer of nanoparticles, such as quantum dots and also a thin and conformal passivation layer that can be selectively coated onto the electron conductor surface. The passivation layer coats the electron conductor surface without covering the surface of the nanoparticles. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308443 | Apparatus and system for a single element solar cell - A device for receiving and converting incident radiation into DC current, the device including a transparent conductor, at least one point-contact diode, the at least one point-contact diode having a nanowire/mCNT providing a receiving antenna function and a rectification function, a thin insulating layer situated between the transparent conductor and the nanowire/mCNT, and a point contact junction at which the nanowire/mCNT contacts the thin insulating layer. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308444 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SUBSTRATE - Method of fabricating a transparent electrode based on zinc oxide, characterized in that a layer based on zinc oxide is deposited on at least one of the faces of a substrate or on at least one layer in contact with one of the faces of said substrate, and in that this layer is subjected to a heat treatment so as to over-oxidize a portion of the surface of said layer to a fraction of its thickness. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308445 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SUBSTRATE - Method of fabricating a transparent electrode based on zinc oxide, possibly doped, characterized in that a layer based on zinc oxide is deposited on at least one of the faces of a substrate or on at least one layer in contact with one of the faces of said substrate, and in that this layer is subjected to a controlled oxidation so as to over-oxidize a portion of the surface of said layer to a fraction of its thickness. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308446 | BACKSIDE ELECTRODE LAYER AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A backside electrode layer and a fabricating method thereof are applicable for fabricating a solar cell. The backside electrode layer includes a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The first electrode layer is formed on a substrate and has a thickness smaller than 15 μm. The second electrode layer having patterns is formed on the first electrode layer. The first and second electrode layers are fabricated by a cofiring process. As the thickness of the first electrode layer is decreased and the second electrode layer is not a full coverage layer, the material usage of each electrode layer is reduced and the fabrication cost thereof is leveled down. Besides, a thinner electrode layer may avoid warp after the cofiring process. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308447 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH AT LEAST ONE CRYSTALLINE SOLAR CELL - The invention relates to a photovoltaic module, in which at least one crystalline solar cell, by means of which light energy can be converted into electrical energy, is arranged on a carrier substrate, characterized in that a contact area is formed between the carrier substrate and the at least one crystalline solar cell, wherein, in the region of the contact area, an outer surface on a light entry side of the at least one crystalline solar cell is in contact with a rear surface of the carrier substrate, and in that electrical connection contacts are arranged on the rear side of the at least one crystalline solar cell facing away from the light entry side. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308448 | STACKED-LAYERED THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a stacked-layered thin film solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof. The stacked-layered thin film solar cell includes plural unit cells connected together electrically, each including a substrate, a first electrode layer, a first photoconductive layer, an interlayer, a second photoconductive layer and a second electrode layer, wherein the first electrode layer is divided by plural first grooves; plural second grooves are formed through the second photoconductive layer, the interlayer, and the first photoconductive layer; and plural third grooves are formed in the second electrode layer and extended downward through the first photoconductive layer. The first, second and third grooves are offset with respect to one another. The stacked-layered thin film solar cell is characterized by plural recesses formed at intersections between the interlayer and the second grooves for preventing leakage of electrical current from the first or second photoconductive layer to the interlayer through the second grooves. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308449 | 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, wherein the thin film type solar cell includes a first anti-oxidation layer formed on a front electrode, and a semiconductor layer formed on the first anti-oxidation layer, so that it is possible to prevent an oxide from being formed in the interface between the front electrode and the semiconductor layer by preventing a reaction between an oxidant contained in the front electrode and silicon of the semiconductor layer, to thereby realize improved cell efficiency, wherein the method for manufacturing the thin film type solar cell comprises forming the front electrode on a substrate; forming the first anti-oxidation layer on the front electrode; forming the semiconductor layer on the first anti-oxidation layer; and forming a rear electrode on the semiconductor layer. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308450 | SOLAR CELL FABRICATION WITH FACETING AND ION IMPLANTATION - Solar cells in accordance with the present invention have reduced ohmic losses. These cells include photo-receptive regions that are doped less densely than adjacent selective emitter regions. The photo-receptive regions contain multiple four-sided pyramids that decrease the amount of light lost to the solar cell by reflection. The smaller doping density in the photo-receptive regions results in less blue light that is lost by electron-hole recombination. The higher doping density in the selective emitter region allows for better contacts with the metallic grid coupled to the multiple emitter regions. Preferably, the selective emitter and photo-receptive regions are both implanted using a narrow ion beam containing the dopants. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308451 | ARRANGEMENT FOR THE INDIRECT INTENSITY-SELECTIVE ILLUMINATION OF SOLAR CELLS - An arrangement and method for illumination of solar cells. The arrangement includes at least one mirror with at least one predetermined surface geometry and at least one solar cell. The at least one predetermined surface geometry is structured and arranged to distribute primary radiation striking the at least one mirror in one of a targeted manner and homogenously on the at least one solar cell. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308452 | INTEGRATED IMODS AND SOLAR CELLS ON A SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to interferometric display devices comprising an interferometric modulator and a solar cell and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the solar cell is configured to provide energy to the interferometric modulator. The solar cell and the interferometric modulator may be formed above the same substrate. A layer of the solar cell may be shared with a layer of the interferometric modulator. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308453 | HETEROJUNCTION WITH INTRINSICALLY AMORPHOUS INTERFACE - The invention relates to a structure ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308454 | INSULATING COATING, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF AND ARTICLES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is an article comprising a metallic substrate; an insulating layer; the insulating layer being disposed on the metallic layer in an expanding thermal plasma; and a semiconductor layer; the semiconductor layer being disposed on the insulating layer. Disclosed herein too is a method comprising disposing an insulating layer on a metallic substrate; the insulating layer being in intimate contact with the metallic layer; wherein the insulating layer is derived from a metal-organic precursor, and wherein insulating layer is deposited in an expanding thermal plasma; and disposing a semiconductor layer on the insulating layer. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308455 | GERMANIUM-ENRICHED SILICON MATERIAL FOR MAKING SOLAR CELLS - Techniques for the formation of silicon ingots and crystals using silicon feedstock of various grades are described. Common feature is adding a predetermined amount of germanium to the melt and performing a crystallization to incorporate germanium into the silicon lattice of respective crystalline silicon materials. Such incorporated germanium results in improvements of respective silicon material characteristics, mainly increased material strength. This leads to positive effects at applying such materials in solar cell manufacturing and at making modules from those solar cells. A silicon material with a germanium concentration in the range (50-200) ppmw demonstrates an increased material strength, where best practical ranges depend on the material quality generated. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308456 | Photovoltaic Structures and Method to Produce the Same - The present disclosure relates to the field of organic optoelectronics. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to photovoltaic structures and to methods to produce the same. One aspect of the disclosure is a photovoltaic structure comprising:
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20090308457 | Trench Process And Structure For Backside Contact Solar Cells With Polysilicon Doped Regions - A solar cell includes polysilicon P-type and N-type doped regions on a backside of a substrate, such as a silicon wafer. A trench structure separates the P-type doped region from the N-type doped region. Each of the P-type and N-type doped regions may be formed over a thin dielectric layer. The trench structure may include a textured surface for increased solar radiation collection. Among other advantages, the resulting structure increases efficiency by providing isolation between adjacent P-type and N-type doped regions, thereby preventing recombination in a space charge region where the doped regions would have touched. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308458 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - The objects are to provide a method for producing a durable organic photoelectric conversion device by a coating process or to produce an organic photoelectric conversion device superior in photoelectric conversion characteristics to the conventional devices. In the production method for an organic photoelectric conversion device including a substrate, a pair of electrodes which are formed on the substrate and at least one of which is transparent, and an active layer formed between the pair of electrodes, the active layer is formed by coating; and the active layer contains a pigment | 2009-12-17 |
20090308459 | Valves and Methods for Regulating the Flow Rate of a Liquid to a Fixture - Embodiments of valves permit liquids such as water to flow therethrough at a relatively high flow rate when the temperature of the water is below a predetermined level. The valves reduce the flow rate when the temperature of the water is at or above the predetermined level. The valves can thus facilitate purging of cold water from the hot-water supply piping upstream of the valves at a relatively fast rate, while reducing the flow rate of the water once the water reaching the valves has warmed to a comfortable level. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308460 | ROCKER TYPE DIAPHRAGM VALVE - A rocker type diaphragm valve is disclosed. The diaphragm ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308461 | PILOT VALVE, METHOD OF USING, AND FLUID SYSTEM EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A pilot valve assembly for regulating the output of a first pressure source relative to a second pressure source, a fluid system equipped with the valve assembly, and a method of operating the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve body with inlet and outlet ports and first and second sensing ports. The first and second sensing ports are adapted to sense, respectively, the fluid pressures of the first and second pressure sources. The inlet port is adapted for fluidically connecting to the first pressure source. The valve assembly defines a flow path between the inlet and outlet ports, and has components for allowing fluid flow from the inlet port, through the flow path, and to the outlet port only if the fluid pressure of the first pressure source exceeds the fluid pressure of the second pressure source by a differential by the flow-allowing components. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308462 | Pressure Relief Device for an Inflatable Tire - A pressure relief device ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308463 | BOTTLE TRAP WITH INTEGRAL GAS SEAL - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to bottle traps and provide a bottle trap with an integral gas seal. In an embodiment of the invention, a bottle trap can include a body with both an inlet at a top portion of the body adapted to receive a tailpiece from a sink, and an outlet at a side portion of the body adapted to receive a horizontal drain pipe. The bottle trap further can include an integral metallic gas seal disposed within the body and defining two chambers of the body. The integral metallic gas seal can include a metallic wall being rigidly and non-removably coupled to an interior portion of the body at one end of the metallic wall and having an unattached distal end opposite to the top portion of the interior wall so as to permit passage of fluid from one of the chambers to another of the chambers. Optionally, the unattached distal end of the metallic wall can include a rounded tip. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308464 | FILTER DRAINING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a device for draining a screw-on fluid filter which comprises a hollow body member movably engaged with a puncturing member. The hollow body member is dimensioned and arranged to at least partially engage a threaded attachment portion of the screw-on fluid filter. The puncturing member comprises a shaft having a puncture end movable within a conduit formed within the hollow body member wherein the puncturing member may be engaged with an inner side of a fluid filter to produce a puncture hole from inside out of the fluid filter, to produce a puncture hole from which fluid in the fluid filter may drain. A method of using the device is also disclosed. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308465 | VALVE DEVICE - A valve device includes: a valve member that controls flow of a fluid, and a body that has a valve insertion hole in which the valve member is inserted, and whose inner surface is cylindrically formed, and into which the fluid flows, and a lead-in passage that has an opening in the inner surface of the valve insertion hole, and that causes the fluid to flow into the valve insertion hole. A line representing the direction of extension of the lead-in passage is tilted from a line normal to the inner surface of the valve insertion hole at a position of the opening of the lead-in passage, in a view in the axis direction of the valve insertion hole. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308466 | DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING FLUID MEDIA AT LOW TEMPERATURES - The invention relates to a device for transporting a fluid medium, particularly for metering a liquid reducing agent into an exhaust gas system in order to reduce pollutants in an exhaust gas, comprising at least one heated transport line and at least one system component with a heated internal region. The transport line has a line connecting piece, and the system component has a module connecting piece that is directly or indirectly coupled, preferably detachably coupled, to the line connecting piece. The device includes at least one heat conducting sleeve that can be inserted in the line connecting piece and the module connecting piece. The heat conducting sleeve is thermally coupled to the heated transport line and/or the heated internal region in order to transmit heat. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308467 | Anti-leak water guard - A system and a method for preventing a cracked bib from leaking water into a dwelling by redirecting the leaking water out of dwelling. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308468 | Fuel pressure regulator valve assembly - A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing valve seat wear within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve assembly and valve biasing member. The valve assembly comprises a lower and upper valve member where the lower valve element contains a plurality of fuel passages. The valve biasing member permits or inhibits fuel flow through the lower valve member by opening and closing an upper valve member. The valve biasing member comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings coupled by at least one bridge. The fuel flows past an open upper valve member through the plurality of fuel passages that encircle the lower valve member to the valve biasing member. The valve biasing member then diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member to the fuel outlet. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308469 | HYDRAULIC COUPLING WITH SMOOTH BORE POPPET VALVE - Male and/or female members of a hydraulic coupling have an internal poppet valve that is held in the closed position by a flat wire, helical compression spring. The spring is configured such that when the poppet valve is moved to its fully open position, the coils of the spring are completely compressed thereby forming a substantially smooth bore tube for the flow of hydraulic fluid. The flat wire, helical compression spring may also act as a valve stop, limiting movement of the poppet valve and providing the necessary resistance to move the valve actuator of a corresponding valve in a mating member. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308470 | SPINNER HOME SEQUENCE - The present invention relates to a method for determining the identity of a microfluidic device and a home position by means of a set of home position marks on the microfluidic device, which is of the type used in a microfluidic system. Said method comprises following phases: a microfluidic device scanning phase, wherein a microfluidic device is scanned for mark identifiers; a microfluidic device identifying phase, wherein at least one a characteristic feature of the set of home marks is/are determined and used for identifying the identity of the microfluidic device; a home position determining phase, wherein the home position is determined by the use of at least a subset of the home position marks identified during said previous phases. The present invention relates to a set of home marks, a microfluidic device carrying such a set of home marks, a microfluidic system, a computer program product and a computer program on a computer usable medium. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308471 | STARTUP BYPASS SYSTEM FOR A SCREW COMPRESSOR - We provide a twin screw compressor that has a working chamber bypass that is used at start-up of the compressor. This system provides pressure relief by allowing oil or other fluid to pass through it. The bypass includes a fluid passage that extends from the working chamber to the discharge port with a one way valve disposed inside the passage. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308472 | Swirl Inducer - A swirl inducer or mixer for location within a tube or duct. The swirl inducer may extend within the tube or duct and has an active surface over which a fluid flows to induce a swirling vortical flow within the fluid. The swirl inducer induces vortical flow in the tube or duct, which conforms with the path of least resistance and minimizes the amount of energy that is applied to the fluid to cause it to flow through the tube or duct and that causes the greatest, most rapid mixing of fluids passing through the tube or duct. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308473 | MICRO-FLUIDIC CHIP AND FLOW SENDING METHOD IN MICRO-FLUIDIC CHIP - Disclosed herein is a micro-fluidic chip including a hollow area into which a charged droplet is introduced, and an electrode configured to be provided toward the hollow area. Movement direction of a droplet in the hollow area is controlled based on electric force acting between a charge given to the droplet and the electrode. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308474 | FLUIDIC DEVICE UNIT STRUCTURE - A fluidic device unit structure in which a plurality of fluidic devices are integrated and which is effective in reducing a footprint is provided. With a fluidic device unit structure in which a plurality of fluidic devices that are connected by channels are integrated in a base member | 2009-12-17 |
20090308475 | Methods and systems for in situ manufacture and installation of non-metallic high pressure pipe and pipe liners - Pipe with a liner or core pipe and a liner or core pipe which is insertable into a host pipe, the liner or core pipe including, in certain aspects, a pipe made of temperature-resistant non-metallic corrosion-resistant material; first and second strengthening wraps around the pipe; a plurality of spaced-apart axial strength members or pulling tapes on the pipe; and a protective outer wrap on the pipe. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b). | 2009-12-17 |
20090308476 | Pipe measurement - An improvement to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping that involves printing or otherwise adding markings to the outside of piping to allow for an efficient method of measurement. An improvement to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) piping that involves printing markers for inches and feet along either one or both sides of the pipe to indicate its length. If only one side is used, the inches and feet would increase in number. If both sides are used, the numbers would increase on one side of piping and decrease on the other side. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308477 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HOLLOW SHAFT WITH AT LEAST ONE INTEGRAL FLANGE MADE OF FIBER COMPOSITE - For a method for manufacturing a hollow shaft with at least one integral flange made of fiber composite, a plurality of intersecting windings of fiber material are applied onto a core. Moreover, the core has, for each flange, a radial spreader ring with an axial bearing surface. The windings are laid over an outer circumferential portion of the respective spreader ring and fixed. One or several inserts made of fiber material are inserted in the area of the spreader ring between the windings. The fixing of the wound fiber material is released, but is first still held on the spreader ring. Portions of the windings are then pulled off from the outer circumferential portion of the spreader ring and brought to rest on the axial bearing surface of the spreader ring in order to form a partial portion of a flange. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308478 | Flexible Pipe for Offshore and Other Applications - A flexible pipe for conducting fluid, such as offshore production fluids, has interior tubing, a series of rings and clamps, and exterior tubing. The interior tubing has an extruded tube and a surrounding layer. Outer rings dispose about the interior tubing and abut end-to-end. Inner rings dispose on the tubing and fit in between each of the outer rings. These inner rings have tapered surfaces that fit against beveled ends defined in each end of the outer ring's internal bore. The clamps affix the abutting ends of the outer rings together, and the exterior tubing disposes on the series of rings and clamps. This exterior tubing has an inner layer of wrapped tape surrounded by an extruded tube. A flange couples by an end clamp to the end ring of the pipe, and inner and outer supports on the flange support the interior and exterior tubing. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308479 | FLUID DUCT, AND FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR A FLUID DUCT - The invention relates to a fluid duct ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308480 | DELIVERY PIPE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF SOLIDS - A delivery pipe ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308481 | Cu/Al COMPOSITE PIPE AND A MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A Cu/Al composite pipe and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The inner layer of the pipe is Cu, and the outer layer is Al. The combinative layer is formed between the two layers due to mutual diffusion of Cu and Al. The raw composite pipe is rolled with single rolling by a planetary rolling machine, wherein the rolling process has the single pass percentage reduction of area of 50%˜95%, an exit rolling speed of 5˜30 m/min, a temperature in the deformation area of 200° C. ˜600° C. The pipe can be used in many fields, such as architecture, refrigeration, air-conditioners, refrigerators, solar energy, water heaters, condensers and radiators, etc. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308482 | Upper Side, in Particular Paper Side, and Papermaking-Machine Fabric - The invention relates to an upper side, in particular a paper side for a multiple-layer sheet-forming fabric, in particular provided for use in a wet end of a papermaking machine, which comprises a multiplicity of longitudinal threads ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308483 | Handheld wire twisting tool - A handheld wire twisting tool for making a wire conductor twisted splice connection. The tool includes a winding disk having a plurality of wire insertion apertures therethrough in an annular array for respective insertion therethrough of the stripped ends of wires to be twisted together. A finger engagement handle extends from the winding disk in substantially the same plane as the winding disk and extends also substantially radially from the annular array of apertures for manipulating the disk with the handle by one's finger for wire winding by rotating the winding disk about the axis of the annular array of apertures. A wire depth stop disk is also provided in spaced relationship from and secured in parallel to the winding disk and overlies the annular array of the apertures whereby wire ends inserted through the apertures will engage in the inside surface of the depth stop disk to meter the proper depth of penetration for winding. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308484 | LIQUID QUANTITY MEASURING APPARATUS, LIQUID QUANTITY MEASURING METHOD AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING QUANTITIVELY SUPPLYING LIQUID MATERIAL - The present invention is aimed at providing a method for simply measuring the liquid quantity of liquid material in a receptacle. A liquid quantity measuring apparatus for use in a liquid material supplying system comprising a receptacle for storing liquid material, a first pipe for feeding feeder gas into said receptacle, a first shutoff valve provided in said first pipe, a second shutoff valve provided in said first pipe downstream of said first shutoff valve and a second pipe for supplying the liquid material from said receptacle to supplier's destinations, and for measuring the liquid quantity of the liquid material in said receptacle, the measuring apparatus comprising: —a first pressure detection means for detecting the pressure of feeder gas in said pipe between said first shutoff valve and said second shutoff valve; —a second pressure detection means for detecting the pressure of gas in said receptacle; and —an arithmetic processing means for seeking by arithmetic calculation the liquid quantity of the liquid material in said receptacle on the basis of the detection results of said first pressure detection means and said second pressure detection means. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308485 | Sterile Filling Machine Having Needle Filling Station and Conveyor - A sterile filling machine and related method are provided for sterile filling a container with a substance. The container includes a heat resealable stopper and a chamber for receiving the substance therein. The sealed, empty containers are subjected to radiation capable of penetrating through the stopper and chamber for sterilizing the container. The previously sterilized containers are then transported through another sterilizing chamber, such as an e-beam chamber, to sterilize the penetrable surface. A needle is moved into engagement with the stopper to pierce the sterilized penetrable surface of the stopper and inject the substance through the needle and into the chamber of the container. Laser energy is then transmitted onto the penetrated surface of the stopper to fuse the stopper material and hermetically re-seal the stopper. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308486 | GENTLE HANDLING HOPPER AND SCRUNCHED BAG FOR FILLING AND FORMING A TRANSPORTABLE CONTAINER - A method of forming a transportable container of bulk goods begins by placing the distributing end of a hopper over the open top of a bunched bag. Bulk goods are dispensed from the distributing end of the hopper through the open top of the bag to establish a level of bulk goods in the bag. The hopper moves vertically relative to the closed base of the bag during the dispensing of bulk goods from the distributing end of the hopper to maintain vertical spacing between the distributing end of the hopper and the level of bulk goods in the bag. A hopper fill level is maintained in the hopper during the dispensing of bulk goods from the hopper. An outer wrap is spirally wrapped around the bag while filling the bag to form the transportable container. The outer wrap is maintained near the level of bulk goods in the bag. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308487 | Ultrasonic Transducer Systems - Ulstrasound typically in the range 15 KHz to 1 MHz and at a power of about 100 watts over a zone of a few sq. cm is applied via a horn shaped cavity of a transmitter for processing a fluid medium, for example for processing a body of liquid having a foaming surface layer whereby the foaming can be quelled rapidly. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308488 | SOFT DRINK CONTAINER SUPPORTING ADDITIVE CONTAINMENT AND SELECTIVE RELEASE - A soft drink container includes a plurality of the additive storage containers, a plurality of additive contents contained in the additive storage containers, an additive storage selector, a base storage container containing at least one base liquid, and a mechanism operable to release the additive contents into the base liquid storage. The plurality of additive contents may include at least one of salts, spices, flavoring, color agents, odors, fragrances, vitamins, thickeners, enhancers, fruit distillers, preservatives and vitamins. The additive storage selector is operable to separately align each of the plurality of additive storage containers with an opening of the base storage container and is operable to release a selected additive content into the base liquid container. The additive storage selector may further include a piercer operable to pierce the base storage container. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308489 | IN-VEHICLE HYDROGEN STORAGE APPARATUS - An in-vehicle hydrogen storage apparatus has a hydrogen gas filling passage connected from a hydrogen gas filling port up to the storage device that stores a hydrogen gas to be supplied to a fuel cell, and an odorizing agent supplying device that supplies an odorizing agent to hydrogen gas in at least one of the inside of the storage device and the inside of the hydrogen gas filling passage. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308490 | PARTICULATE SUBSTANCE COLLECTOR - The particulate substance collector described herein comprises a conductive material completely or partially encased in one or more types of non-conductive material(s). The collector can be mounted on a particulate substance collection system, which provides the collector with electrostatic charge. The charged collector is used to attract a measurable amount of particulate substances to the collector. The present invention broadens the range of substances that can be collected to include both conductive and non-conductive particulate materials. Previously, with collectors composed solely of a single material, conductive materials could not be collected. The present invention also broadens the type of receptacle that the particulate substance can be held in, to include both conductive and non-conductive receptacles. The present invention further provides the benefit of minimizing electric shock to the operator who inadvertently contacts the collector during operation. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308491 | Automatic Built-in Air Nozzle - An automatic air nozzle includes a valve adapted to engage with a peripheral side face defining an air path inside an inflatable object. A cam has a radial edge connected to the valve and an axial axis connected to a motor so as to drive the valve to move linearly relative to the inflatable object to open/close the air path automatically. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308492 | CELL WITH INSULATING CONNECTOR FOR THE DISPENSING OF REFRIGERATED DRINKS, IN PACKAGES INTERCHANGEABLE AND PROVIDED WITH TAP - The present invention relates to a new constructive solution of a refrigerating cell, or in any case for the thermal treatment of drinks contained in not rigid pockets or packages and with standardized capacity, to be gradually dispensed, with control at a relative distance of the tap, without thermal dispersion or dispersion of the drink. It is the main feature of the invention to provide for the carrying out of a refrigerating, or thermal treatment, cell ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308493 | Dispensing Device for Free-Flowing or Pourable Products - A dispensing device for free-flowing or pourable products, said device comprising a dispenser opening for the products, which is situated in a recess on the front of the device and at least one first tray surface for a tray part, which supports a container that is to be filled from the dispenser opening. The tray part can be controllably displaced in the recess between a first position, in which the first tray surface lies opposite the dispenser opening at a first distance and a second position, in which at least one tray surface lies opposite the dispenser opening at a second distance that is greater than the first. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308494 | HYDRATION STATION - An improved hydration station comprises a wall mounted unit including a stationary lower body panel coupled to a drain, and a hinged upper body panel carrying a nozzle subassembly for dispensing water into a recess alcove defined cooperatively by the lower and upper body panels in response to user-insertion of a water-receiving receptacle into the alcove. The preferred wall unit includes a non-contact sensor for controlling water dispensing flow, and a preferred nozzle assembly includes at least one component having an antimicrobial additive. A preferred control timer automatically dispenses water in the event that the sensor does not detect a user-inserted receptable within a predetermined time interval, such as 24 hours. In addition, in a preferred form, lights on the unit are energized at one level during water dispensing, and at a second level when water is not being dispensed. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308495 | Method and apparatus for cutting veneer sheets from a flitch - A method and apparatus for retaining a flitch on a staylog or slicer for slicing veneer from the flitch, the staylog or slicer having a plurality of expandable wedge-clamp dogs, the method comprising the steps of providing a flitch having a plurality of dados for receiving a plurality of wedge-clamp dogs, positioning the plurality of wedge-clamp dogs within the plurality of dados in the flitch, and expanding the wedge-clamp dogs to retain the flitch on the staylog or slicer. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308496 | Flux for lead-free solder and soldering Method - A soldering flux which is suitable as a no-clean post flux in flow soldering and which can prevent the formation of whiskers which tends to occur when soldering electronic parts to a printed circuit board using a lead-free solder (such as Sn-3.0Ag-0.5Cu) having a higher Sn content and a higher melting point than the eutectic solder contains, in addition to a rosin as a base resin and an activator, 0.2-4 mass % of at least one compound selected from acid phosphate esters and derivatives thereof. The formation of whiskers can be more effectively prevented by carrying out soldering in a nitrogen atmosphere. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308497 | CARBURIZATION HEAT TREATMENT METHOD AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed is a carburization heat treatment method including carburizing a workpiece at a relatively low temperature within a temperature range of A | 2009-12-17 |
20090308498 | METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTION FACILITY OF HIGH STRENGTH COLD ROLLED STEEL SHEET EXCELLENT IN CHEMICAL CONVERTIBILITY - A method using a continuous annealing furnace where a cooling method of a cooling zone including part or all of the temperature range of the steel sheet of 600 to 250° C. following the heating for recrystallization is one or more of gas cooling, effusion cooling, and cooling pipe cooling, or a joint cold rolled steel sheet/hot dip galvanized steel sheet facility having such a continuous annealing furnace, to continuously anneal cold rolled steel sheet to produce high strength cold rolled steel sheet, characterized by exposing the steel sheet surface to an iron-oxidizing atmosphere in the steel sheet temperature range to make the surface oxidize, pickling the sheet at the outlet side of the annealing furnace, then iron- or Ni-plating the sheet to 1 to 50 mg/m | 2009-12-17 |
20090308499 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING IRON-CARBON-MANGANESE AUSTENITIC STEEL SHEET WITH EXCELLENT RESISTANCE TO DELAYED CRACKING, AND SHEET THUS PRODUCED - An austenitic steel sheet excellent in resistance to delayed cracking, the composition of said steel comprising, in weight: 0,35%2009-12-17 | |
20090308500 | ALUMINUM ALLOY FIN MATERIAL FOR HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF SAME AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF HEAT EXCHANGER BY BRAZING FIN MATERIAL - An aluminum alloy fin material for a heat exchanger having suitable strength before brazing enabling easy fin formation, having high strength after brazing, having a high thermal conductivity (electrical conductivity) after brazing, and having superior sag resistance, erosion resistance, self corrosion prevention, and sacrificial anode effect, a method of production of the same, and a method of production of a heat exchanger using the fin material are provided, that is, an aluminum alloy fin material having a chemical composition of Si: 0.7 to 1.4 wt %, Fe: 0.5 to 1.4 wt %, Mn: 0.7 to 1.4 wt %, and Zn: 0.5 to 2.5 wt %, Mg as an impurity limited to 0.05 wt % or less, and the balance of unavoidable impurities and Al, and having a tensile strength after brazing of 130 MPa or more, a yield strength after brazing of 45 MPa or more, a recrystallized grain size after brazing of 500 μm or more, and an electrical conductivity after brazing of 47% IACS or more, a method of producing an aluminum alloy fin material comprising cold rolling/annealing/cold rolling/annealing/cold rolling a thin slab continuously cast by a twin-belt system from a melt of the above composition under predetermined conditions, and a method of production of a heat exchanger comprising cooling the fin material at a predetermined rate after brazing heating. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308501 | IMPROVED UNDERCUT CRANKSHAFT HARDENING COIL - Improved induction coil apparatus and methods are presented for induction hardening undercut fillets of crankshafts or other workpiece recesses in which an active turn is energized for heating a journal area in the workpiece recess and one or more passive turns are translated toward undercut fillets once the coil assembly is moved toward the recess with coupling portions of the passive and active turns coupling energy from the active turn to the passive turn(s) for heating the undercut fillets. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308502 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A PIPE FOR SUPPLYING FUEL TO AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The present invention relates to a process for producing a pipe, particularly for supplying fuel to an engine, comprising the steps of: | 2009-12-17 |
20090308503 | ROD OR WIRE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM, RELATED METHODS, AND RELATED PRODUCTS - A cooling unit, a heating-cooling operation including a cooling unit, a rod or wire manufacturing system, a method for manufacturing a rod or wire, a method for heat treating of a rod or wire, a method for treating metal, a steel rod or steel wire, and a treated metal having an improved tensile strength are disclosed. The cooling unit includes at least one adaptable quenching zone and at least one adaptable soaking zone. The at least one adaptable quenching zone is capable of quenching to a soaking temperature. The at least one adaptable soaking zone is capable of maintaining substantially the soak temperature. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308504 | STEEL SHEET EXCELLENT IN FINE BLANKING PERFORMANCE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A steel sheet excellent in FB performance and also excellent in fabrication performance after FB working and a manufacturing method of the same are provided. The steel sheet is a steel sheet having a composition containing from 0.1 to 0.5% of C, not more than 0.5% of Si and from 0.2 to 1.5% of Mn in terms of % by mass, with P and S being adjusted at proper ranges and having a structure having a ferrite having an average grain size of more than 10 μm and less than 20 μm and a cementite present in the ferrite grain having an average particle size of from 0.3 to 1.5 μm. In this way, the steel sheet becomes a steel sheet excellent in FB performance, mold life and performance (side bend elongation) after FB working. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308505 | Quenching Fluid - Quenching fluid composition comprising one or more additives and a saturated base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. “K” expressed in centistokes and a viscosity index “I” wherein I is greater than 120 and K greater than 2 cSt. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308506 | METHODS FOR HEAT TREATING AND MANUFACTURING A THERMOMECHANICAL PART MADE OF A TITANIUM ALLOY, AND THERMOMECHANICAL PART RESULTING FROM THESE METHODS - A method of heat treating a thermomechanical part made of a TA6Zr4DE titanium alloy. A solution-annealing is performed at a temperature lying in the range beta transus −20° C. and beta transus −15° C. for a duration lying in the range four hours to eight hours. The method is applicable to fabricating high pressure compressor disks. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308507 | Ni-BASED COMPOUND SUPERALLOY HAVING EXCELLENT OXIDATION RESISTANCE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND HEAT-RESISTANT STRUCTURAL MATERIAL - The present invention is characterized in including Al: more than 5 at % to 13 at % or less; V: 3 at % or more to 9.5 at % or less; and Ti: 0 at % or more to 3.5 at % or less, with the remainder being Ni and unavoidable impurities, and having a multi-phase microstructure including a primary L1 | 2009-12-17 |
20090308508 | Heat Treatment Method of a Ni-Based Superalloy for Wave-Type Grain Boundary and a Ni-Based Superalloy Produced Accordingly - The present invention suggests a method of heat treatment of a Ni-based superalloy that improves resistance against creep, fatigue and stress corrosion cracking while being economical and easy, and a Ni-based superalloy produced by using the same. The method and the superalloy of the present invention include solution treatment at the high temperature region during a heat treatment process after manufacturing or final cold working fabrication. Immediately following the solution treatment, the material is slowly cooled at 1˜15° C./minute down to the intermediate temperature region for aging treatment. After the slow cooling stage, aging treatment is directly performed by holding it at the intermediate temperature region for the prescribed time. Lastly, the aging treatment is followed by air-cooling stage. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308509 | Rapid Gas Generating Pyrotechnical Composition and Method for Obtaining Same - The subject-matter of the present invention is:
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20090308510 | COVER FOR MODULES OF FIBROUS MATERIAL - A cover for a module of fibrous material consists of a top member; a first side wall member with a first gap at its midpoint; a second side wall member with a second gap at its midpoint; first and second end wall members; a channel running along the bottom edge of the wall members and interrupted by the firs and second gaps; a first support strap at the midpoint of the first side wall member and within the first gap; a second support strap at the midpoint of the second side wall member and within the second gap; a securing strap having first and second ends and running through the channel, said securing strap supported by the first and second support straps as it passes through the first and second gaps; and a buckle securing the first and second ends of the securing strap. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308511 | PROTECTION CASE FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protection case for accommodating an electronic device with a display screen includes a soft encasing and a rigid protection plate. The soft encasing defines a receiving space for receiving the electronic device, and includes a side wall. The rigid protection plate is attached to an inner surface of the side wall. The protection plate includes a first surface facing the inner surface of the side wall and a second surface facing the receiving space of the soft encasing. The protection plate defines a recess on the second surface thereof corresponding to the display screen of the electronic device. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308512 | Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire that can be manufactured according to the conventional method without requiring special tire manufacturing steps and without needing addition of material members and production steps, has excellent rolling resistance and wet properties, and has conductivity. The pneumatic tire | 2009-12-17 |
20090308513 | RUBBER COMPOSITION AND PNEUMATIC TIRE USING THE SAME - Provide are a rubber composition which enhances a low fuel consumption and a reinforcing property with a filler and maintains an abrasion resistance and a DRY performance and which has an excellent on-ice performance and an excellent WET performance and a pneumatic tire prepared by using the above rubber composition for a tread. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308514 | PNEUMATIC TIRE, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A 300% modulus at 100° C. in the range of 1 mm in an axial direction from a surface of a tread member is set to be between 1.10 times and 2.0 times inclusive, more preferably, between 1.10 times and 1.5 times inclusive, larger than a 300% modulus at 100° C. in the range of 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm in the axial direction from a bottom part of the tread member. | 2009-12-17 |
20090308515 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE - A motorcycle tire comprises a tread portion having a tread face curved along a radially outwardly convex arc in the cross section of the tire including the rotational axis of the tire. The tread face is provided in the ground contacting region during straight running with three parallel circumferential grooves which are: a wide circumferential groove having a width Wg | 2009-12-17 |
20090308516 | ANTI-SKID DEVICE FOR A TIRE - Anti-skid device ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308517 | LAMINATED BODY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME AS WELL AS INNERLINER FOR PNEUMATIC TIRE AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - The invention provides a laminated body ( | 2009-12-17 |
20090308518 | RADIAL AIRCRAFT TIRE - A pneumatic tire | 2009-12-17 |