| 51st week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20110308590 | Photoelectric Conversion Device and Energy Conversion Layer for Photoelectric Conversion Device - A novel photoelectric conversion device in which energy of light can be effectively utilized and performance can be improved is provided. A photoelectric conversion device includes a photoelectric conversion element and an energy conversion layer provided on a light-receiving side of a photoelectric conversion layer included in the photoelectric conversion element. The energy conversion layer includes a plurality of first layers and a plurality of second layers. The first layer and the second layer are alternately stacked. The thickness of the first layer is greater than or equal to 0.5 nm and less than or equal to 10 nm, and the thickness of the second layer is greater than or equal to 0.5 nm and less than or equal to 10 nm. The second layer can be formed using a material having a larger energy band gap than that of a material used for the first layer. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308591 | Photoelectric Conversion Device and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A photoelectric conversion device with a novel anti-reflection structure. In the photoelectric conversion device, a front surface of a semiconductor substrate which serves as a light-receiving surface is covered with a group of whiskers (a group of nanowires) so that surface reflection is reduced. In other words, a semiconductor layer which has a front surface where crystals grow so that whiskers are formed is provided on the light-receiving surface side of the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor layer has a given uneven structure, and thus has effects of reducing reflection on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate and increasing conversion efficiency. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308592 | USE OF SUBSTITUTED PERYLENES IN ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to an organic solar cell with a photoactive region which comprises at least one organic donor material in contact with at least one organic acceptor material, wherein the donor material and the acceptor material form a donor-acceptor heterojunction and wherein the photoactive region comprises at least one substituted perylene. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308593 | MODIFIED CADMIUM TELLURIDE LAYER, A METHOD OF MODIFYING A CADMIUM TELLURIDE LAYER, AND A THIN FILM DEVICE HAVING A CADMIUM TELLURIDE LAYER - A layer including modified cadmium telluride and unmodified cadmium telluride disposed within the cadmium telluride layer. The modified area includes a concentration of telluride that is greater than the concentration of telluride in the unmodified cadmium telluride area. The modified area also includes a hexagonal close packed crystal structure. A method for modifying a cadmium telluride layer and a thin film device are also disclosed. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308594 | SOLAR CELL HAVING IMPROVED LIGHT-TRAPPING STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a solar cell, which has an improved light-trapping structure, wherein the light trapping structure is a single layer of thin film made of a plurality of zinc oxide microballs whose diameter is ranged between 300 nm and 650 nm. In a preferred embodiment, the light trapping layer, being configured with a plurality of microballs made of zinc oxide, is disposed at a position between the front surface of a photovoltaic conversion layer and a front electrode of the solar cell. Since the light-trapping structure is formed directly from the ZnO transparent conductive layer of the solar cell, the types of materials used for constructing the solar cell are reduced. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308595 | THICK-FILM PASTES CONTAINING LEAD- AND TELLURIUM-OXIDES, AND THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a thick-film paste for printing the front-side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal, and a lead-tellurium-oxide dispersed in an organic medium. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308596 | THICK-FILM PASTES CONTAINING LEAD-TELLURIUM-LITHIUM-TITANIUM-OXIDES, AND THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a thick-film paste for printing the front side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal, and a lead-tellurium-lithium-titanium-oxide dispersed in an organic medium. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308597 | THICK-FILM PASTES CONTAINING LEAD-TELLURIUM-LITHIUM- OXIDES, AND THEIR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention provides a thick-film paste for printing the front side of a solar cell device having one or more insulating layers. The thick-film paste comprises an electrically conductive metal, and a lead-tellurium-lithium-oxide dispersed in an organic medium. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308598 | SOLUTION PROCESSING METHOD FOR FORMING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS OF ORGANIC DEVICES - A method for forming, on an organic semiconductor layer, an electrical contact layer comprising a metal, is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes providing a charge collecting barrier layer on the organic semiconductor layer, providing a liquid composition comprising a precursor for the metal on the charge collecting barrier layer, and performing a sintering process. The charge collecting barrier layer is substantially impermeable to the components of the liquid composition. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308599 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WAFER-BASED, REAR-CONTACTED HETERO SOLAR CELLS AND HETERO SOLAR CELL PRODUCED BY THE METHOD - A method for the production of a wafer-based, back-contacted heterojunction solar cell includes providing at least one absorber wafer. Metallic contacts are deposited as at least one of point contacts and strip contacts in a predetermined distribution on a back side of the at least one absorber wafer. The contacts have steep flanks that are higher than a cumulative layer thickness of an emitter layer and an emitter contact layer and are sheathed with an insulating sheath. The emitter layer is deposited over an entire surface of the back side of the at least one absorber wafer. The emitter contact layer is deposited over an entire surface of the emitter layer so as to form an emitter contact system. At least one of the emitter layer and the emitter contact layer is selectively removed so as to expose the steep flanks of the contacts that are covered with the insulating sheath. An insulation layer is deposited over an entire surface of the emitter contact layer so as to provide a narrow contact web at an edge of the at least one absorber wafer. End areas of the steep flanks of the contacts that are covered by the insulation layer are exposed. At least one of an absorber contact layer and an absorber contact grid is deposited over an entire surface of the insulation layer and over the exposed end areas of the steep flanks so as to form the absorber contact system, so as to provide the heterojunction solar cell with the contact web and with the at least one of an absorber contact layer and an absorber contact grid of the absorber contact system. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308600 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photoelectric conversion device having a novel anti-reflection structure is provided. An uneven structure on a surface of a semiconductor is formed by growth of the same or different kind of semiconductor instead of forming an anti-reflection structure by etching a surface of a semiconductor substrate or a semiconductor film. For example, a semiconductor layer including a plurality of projections is provided on a light incident plane side of a photoelectric conversion device, thereby considerably reducing surface reflection. Such a structure can be formed by a vapor deposition method; therefore, contamination of the semiconductor is not caused. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308601 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes connected to the emitter layer, at least one first current collector connected to the plurality of first electrodes, and a second electrode connected to the substrate. The emitter layer forms a p-n junction along with the substrate. Each of the plurality of first electrodes has a multi-layered structure, and the at least one first current collector has a single-layered structure. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308602 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD AND TESTING METHOD - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate and an antireflection layer arranged on the light incidence side on the front-side surface of a semiconductor substrate. The antireflection layer has a limit voltage of less than 10 volts, less than 5 volts, or less than 3 volts, along a layer thickness of the antireflection layer. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308603 | METHOD FOR PASSIVATING A SILICON SURFACE - A method of passivating a silicon surface is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes cleaning the silicon surface by subjecting the silicon surface to a sequence of steps wherein the final step is a chemical oxidation step resulting in a hydrophilic silicon surface. The method may also include drying the cleaned silicon surface using an advanced drying technique, and/or depositing an oxide layer on the silicon surface. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308604 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH MESH ELECTRODE - Photovoltaic cells that have a mesh electrode, as well as related systems, methods and components, are disclosed. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308605 | Applicable Fluorescence of Diamondoids - Provided is a fluorescent diamondoid material which when energized, either by an electric field or by high energy radiation, emits light. The light emitted is generally in the visible range. The diamondoid material can be fine tuned by internal or external doping. The fluorescent materials comprised of diamondoids, have applications in several fields. One application is in solar cells where these materials can be used to improve the overall efficiency of the device. A second application is in indoor lighting where the materials can be used to efficiently produce white light. This can be done by either using the material as a fluorescent medium for a UV light source, in an electroluminescence device, or by using the material as part of an organic light emitting diode (OLED). | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308606 | SOLAR CELL OF IMPROVED PHOTO-UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY - The present invention relates to a solar cell having a structure of improved photo-utilization efficiency. The solar cell comprises a transparent texture layer, a transparent conductive layer, a photoelectric conversion layer and a back electrode layer and a substrate under the back electrode layer stacked in a sequence from an incident light side. A laser scribing of module process is performed in the transparent conductive layer, the photoelectric conversion layer and the back electrode layer so as to form a laser scribing region and a photoelectric conversion active region where the transparent texture layer is formed of an angular or arc surface shape and has a concave portion opposite to the laser scribing region. The laser scribing region is provided to guide the incident light to concentrate on the photoelectric conversion active region. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308607 | GROUP III-V SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A Group III-V solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof, wherein, three amorphous silicon layers are formed on a substrate, which includes a first type amorphous silicon layer, an intrinsic amorphous silicon layer, and a second type amorphous silicon layer. The lattice characteristics of amorphous silicon layer are utilized, and a Group III-V polycrystalline semiconductor layer is formed on said amorphous silicon layer, such that amorphous silicon and Group III-V material are able to perform photoelectric conversion simultaneously in raising photoelectric conversion efficiency of said Group III-V solar cell effectively by means of a direct energy gap of said Group III-V material. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308608 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar includes a substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter region of a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type and forming a p-n junction with the substrate, a first anti-reflection layer positioned on the emitter region, a first electrode connected to the emitter region, a second anti-reflection layer positioned on the first anti-reflection layer and the first electrode, and a second electrode connected to the substrate. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308609 | OPTICAL FEATURES FOR SOLAR CELLS - Reflectors formed in front of a solar cell reduce loss from reflections from specular conductors formed in front of the photovoltaic material in the solar cell by reflecting light otherwise incident upon the conductors onto the photovoltaic material. In one embodiment, a solar cell includes a photovoltaic material having a front surface, a conductive bus line extending along a first direction, the conductive bus line being disposed over the front surface of the photovoltaic material, a primary reflector disposed on the bus line, the primary reflector comprising a first reflective surface obtusely angled relative to the front surface of the photovoltaic material to reflect light onto the photovoltaic material, and a first secondary reflector extending along the first direction, spaced apart from the conductive bus line, the first secondary reflector comprising at least one reflective surface to reflect a portion of light reflected from the primary reflector towards the photovoltaic material. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308610 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING AN ARTICLE AND A MODIFIED ARTICLE - A system and method for modifying an article to increase resistance to crack propagation are disclosed. The method includes providing a system, positioning one or more lasers, and directing a predetermined energy to a topographical feature on a surface of an article. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308611 | SOLAR-LIGHT CONCENTRATION APPARATUS - A photovoltaic solar-light concentration apparatus comprises a focusing layer having a plurality of focusing elements disposed adjacent to each other. A waveguide optically coupled and separated from the focusing layer has an exit surface and a plurality of deflecting elements. Each of the deflecting elements receives a band shaped solar-light beam from a corresponding focusing element. The deflecting elements are shaped and disposed so as to deflect and trap the solar-light beams inside the waveguide at an angle that insures total internal reflection. This concentrated solar-light is conveyed along a main direction perpendicular to the exit surface towards a single or multi junction photovoltaic cell coupled to the waveguide via a secondary optical element. The multi junction PV cell is customized to respond to the spectral light emerging from the waveguide as changed by the partial absorption through the optics that is molded of a plastic resin. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308612 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thin film solar cell includes: a thin film-like substrate; an electrode arranged on the substrate; a photoelectric conversion layer stacked on the electrode; a transparent conductive film arranged on the photoelectric conversion layer; diffraction recessed portions provided periodically on a photoelectric conversion layer-side surface of the electrode; and reflection preventing recessed portions provided periodically on a photoelectric conversion layer-side surface of the transparent conductive film. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308613 | Photovoltaic Devices with Nanostructure/Conjugated Polymer Hybrid Layer and its Matched Electron Transporting Layer - The present invention discloses a photovoltaic device comprising a multilayer structure for generating and transporting charge, wherein the multilayer structure comprises: a substrate; an anode layer; a hole transporting layer; a first nanostructure/conjugated polymer hybrid layer; an network-shaped electron transporting layer matched to the hybrid layer; and a cathode layer. The mentioned electron transporting layer is composed of a plurality of second nanostructures, and the plurality of second nanostructures is staked on each other, so as to form the interconnecting network. Furthermore, this invention also discloses methods for forming the photovoltaic device. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308614 | ETCHING COMPOSITION AND ITS USE IN A METHOD OF MAKING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - This invention provides an etching composition comprising one or more onium salts selected from the group consisting of iodonium salts and sulfonium and an organic medium. Also provided is a method of making a photovoltaic cell that uses the etching composition to etch the anti-reflection coating and a photovoltaic cell made by this method. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308615 | CRYSTAL SILICON PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS - Crystal silicon processes and products ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308616 | Photoelectric Conversion Device - It is aimed to provide a photoelectric conversion device having high adhesion between a light-absorbing layer and an electrode layer as well as high photoelectric conversion efficiency. In order to achieve this object, the photoelectric conversion device includes a first layer and a second layer provided on the first layer. Further, in the photoelectric conversion device, the first layer includes an electrode layer, the second layer includes a light-absorbing layer including a group I-III-VI compound semiconductor, the light-absorbing layer includes a first region and a second region located farther from the first layer than the first region, and an average grain diameter of crystal grains in the second region is larger than an average grain diameter of crystal grains in the first region. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308617 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, OPTICAL SENSOR, AND SOLAR CELL - A photoelectric conversion element is provided which includes a semiconductor electrode ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308618 | WATER RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Water collection, treatment, and/or reutilization systems and methods are provided. Generally described, a water recovery system may include one or more condensate collectors, each associated with a condensate generator, and a collection tank. The condensate collectors collect condensate generated from the condensate generators and direct the collected condensate to the collection tank via appropriate piping, conduits, etc. The collection tank can thereafter distribute the waste water to a desired end use, such as for use in landscape irrigation, cooling towers, decorative fountains, gray water plumbing (i.e., toilet flushing), etc. The water recovery system may further include an automation, monitor, and control system for automating, monitoring, and/or controlling, for example, the flow of collected waste water, the treatment and/or filtration of the collected waste water, the end use of the collected waste water, etc. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308619 | ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED GATE VALVE - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a gate valve including a gate disposed within a valve body. The gate valve also includes a motorized ball screw actuator having an actuating rod assembly directly coupled to the gate. The motorized ball screw actuator is configured to linearly actuate the actuating rod assembly to drive the gate between an open position and a closed position. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308620 | CRACKING CATALYSTS, ADDITIVES, METHODS OF MAKING THEM AND USING THEM - Collection enhanced materials, flue gas additives, and methods of making the enhanced materials and flue gas additives are provided. In one embodiment, a down stream addition system configured to control material passing through a metering device from a vessel to a gaseous exhaust path extending between a unit and an exhaust flue of the unit is provided. In alternative embodiments, methods are provided for introducing at least one of a flue gas additive and a collection enhanced material to a gaseous exhaust stream exiting a unit; exposing and removing at least a portion of at least one a of flue gas additive and a collection enhanced material from a gaseous exhaust stream exiting a unit prior to entering an exhaust flue; and recycling at least a portion of material removed a from a gaseous exhaust stream exiting a unit back to the gaseous exhaust stream without passing through the unit. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308621 | SERVO VALVE - The invention provides a servo valve with a main piston and a servo piston. The servo piston controls a pressure in a servo chamber and thereby controls movement of the main piston based on a pressure difference between two chambers of the valve. To facilitate opening of the valve by relatively small pressures even in high pressure systems, the servo chamber according to the invention is provided inside the armature. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308622 | Sleeve Valve with Permanent End Position - A sleeve valve including a permanent end position and comprising an inner sleeve concentrically disposed within an outer sleeve comprising at least one radially facing outer opening and an operating range defined by an open position in which the inner sleeve does not block the outer opening, and a closed position in which the inner sleeve blocks the outer opening. The inner sleeve is axially displaceable or rotatable within the outer sleeve to provide an operating range in the longitudinal direction or an operating range in the form of an angle. At least one plastically deformable locking area of one the inner or outer sleeve is adapted for being radially deformed into a locking groove of the other sleeve when the inner sleeve is moved outside of the operating range. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308623 | AERODYNAMIC TUBE SHIELDS - Novel aerodynamic tube shields are presented herein. One embodiment may be comprised of a body, such as a semi-cylindrical body, for protecting against a tube's hostile environment and first and second fins, which may be tapered, for redirecting the flow of gas in the area around the tube. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308624 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY IN FUELING APPLICATIONS - A fuel delivery system is provided including one or more pump assemblies and one or more controllers configured to control the one or more pump assemblies. The fuel delivery system may conserve energy by selectively activating the one or more pump assemblies and the one or more controllers. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308625 | System and Method for Transporting Hydrocarbons - Methods and systems are provided for producing hydrocarbons from production fluids that have water as an external phase. A method for transporting a hydrocarbon through a pipeline includes injecting water into a production stream at a production center. The production stream includes a hydrocarbon, and the water injection forms a transportation stream that includes a water external phase. The transportation stream is flowed through a transportation line to a surface facility, wherein the transportation line comprises a plurality of static mixers spaced at intervals along the transportation line. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308626 | Flow Passage Switching Apparatus, Processing Apparatus, Flow Passage Switching Method, Processing Method and Storage Medium - Disclosed are a flow path switching apparatus and a fluid processing apparatus having a liquid processing unit that performs a processing by supplying different kinds of processing fluid to wafer W at different timings The atmosphere of the liquid processing unit is discharged fluid to a plurality of exclusive exhaust paths through exhaust paths and flow path switching units. A flow path switching unit includes an outer tube having a plurality of connection holes and a rotary tube inserted into the outer tube having a plurality of openings. In particular, one of the plurality of openings of the rotary tube is aligned with one of the plurality of connection holes of the outer tube in such a way that only an aligned set of an opening of the rotary tube and a connection hole of the outer tube is sequentially communicated during the rotation of the rotary tube. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308627 | METHOD OF AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR MANAGING ONE OR MORE AGRICULTURAL DEVICES - A system and method for managing an agricultural device, including connecting the agricultural device to a network, collecting operational data relating to the agricultural device, granting an access right in respect of the collected operational data to an entity connected to the network, receiving data from the entity in response to the access right, and managing the agricultural device on the basis of the collected operational data and the data from the entity. The method may be implemented for managing multiple agricultural devices, and may be implemented in a computer readable medium. In one embodiment, the operational data relates to clinical mastitis detection. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308628 | WATER HEATER DRAIN HOSE AND METHOD OF USE - A drain hose and method for improving the flow of water from a water heater during draining by cleaning the drain valve of the water heater and the water hose. The apparatus and method provide improved drainage, where the improvement is provided by inclusion of an agitator for agitating the drainage water, wherein such agitation disturbs and removes debris within the drain valve of the water heater and within the drain hose itself. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308629 | Vacuum Valve Apparatus and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide a vacuum valve apparatus and method to provide a vacuum to equipment. The vacuum valve can include an air port tube, a vacuum port tube, a motor, and a control arm coupled to the vacuum port tube and the motor. The motor can cause the control arm to move in an arc in order to flex the vacuum port tube and selectively create the vacuum and vent the vacuum provided to the equipment. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308630 | HELMHOLTZ DAMPER AND METHOD FOR REGULATING THE RESONANCE FREQUENCY OF A HELMHOLTZ DAMPER - A Helmholtz damper, including an enclosure, a neck extending from the enclosure, and a pipe for inserting into the neck. The portions of the pipe inserted into the neck is adjusted to regulate a resonance frequency of the Helmholtz damper. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308631 | CONSTANT FLOW REGULATOR DEVICE - A constant flow regulator device for maintaining a constant flow of fluid when a variable fluid pressure is applied, comprising an inlet duct ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308632 | Closing and Sealing Means for Air Admittance Valves in Sanitary Waste Water Pipe Systems - The closing and sealing device for use in air admittance valves includes a valve housing ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308633 | GAS CONVENIENCE OUTLET - A gas convenience outlet is provided for connecting an outdoor grill or other outdoor gas fired appliance to a home gas supply or other fixed position source of fuel gas, such as natural gas or liquid petroleum gas. The outlet includes a case having an open interior and an openable cover with a manifold mounted in the interior. The manifold has an inlet operatively connected with the supply of fuel gas and has one or more outlets. A primary manual shutoff valve located in the interior of the case is operatively connected with the manifold outlet. The outlet includes an outlet connector extending outside the case. The connector has a standardized fitting that releasably couples in gas tight engagement with one or more gas fired appliances by means of standardized appliance connectors, without the need for adaptors and without a loss of performance due to restriction of the gas supply. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308634 | TURBOJET NACELLE HAVING A REMOVABLE AIR INTAKE STRUCTURE - A turbojet engine nacelle, including an air intake structure for directing an airflow towards a fan of the turbojet engine, a middle structure attached to the air intake structure for surrounding the fan of the turbojet engine, the air intake structure including an inner panel attached to the middle structure and defining a fixed structure with the middle structure, and an outer panel including an air intake lip at the end thereof opposite the middle structure, the outer panel being longitudinally translatably movable relative to the inner panel. The nacelle further includes at least one rod having one end attached onto a flange of the air intake lip and a mechanism rigidly connected to the middle structure for securing and locking the other end of each rod by applying a traction force thereon. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308635 | HYDRAULIC LINE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHOD - A hydraulic line attachment device is provided. The hydraulic line attachment device comprises a first assembly comprising a first frame constructed for holding a plurality of first hydraulic line couplers and a first coupling member; and a second assembly comprising a second frame constructed for holding a plurality of second hydraulic line couplers and a second coupling member constructed to engage the first coupling member and align the plurality of first hydraulic line couplers with the plurality of second hydraulic line couplers. At least one of the first coupling member and the second coupling member comprises an arm constructed to engage at least one of the first frame and the second frame and engage the other of the first coupling member and the second coupling member. The other of the first coupling member and the second coupling member comprises a cam that engages the arm to provide tightening of the first assembly relative to the second assembly. A method for using a hydraulic line attachment device is provided. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308636 | Anti-Microbial Drain Pan Float - The invention is directed toward a drain float for sanitizing a condensate drain to reduce sludge and pathogens. The drain float includes a pivot shaft having a first and second end. A barbed float connects to the second end of the pivot shaft. Such barbed float includes a buoyant drum and one or more titanium barbs. The buoyant drum includes a cork filed cylinder. The one or more barbs include a bent portion and a sharpened distal end. A third component of the drain float is a tubular adaptor of a sufficient size to receive the first end of the pivot shaft. Such tubular adaptor may have an internal cavity with a diameter greater than the buoyant drum, as well as an opening which allows passage of condensate into a drain inlet. The drain float has an anti-microbial coating placed on the barbed float, pivot shaft and tubular adaptor. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308637 | DEVICE FOR SETTING THE GAS PRESSURE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE TIRE - The invention relates to a device for setting the gas pressure in a motor vehicle tire, comprising: at least one first channel element, which is arranged in a substantially rotationally fixed manner in the area of a wheel axle of the motor vehicle and which forms a part of a ring channel that is arranged concentrically with the wheel axle, wherein the first channel element comprises a connection for a pressure medium line, which is connected to a pressure medium source, at least one second channel element, which can be rotated together with the motor vehicle wheel and which forms another part of the ring channel and which is connected to the interior of the motor vehicle tire by means of an inlet valve, wherein the first channel element and the second channel element face each other with the parts thereof that form the ring channel. The tire pressure can be corrected during driving and at standstill by means of such a device. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308638 | INFRASTRUCTURE MONITORING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - An infrastructure monitoring system and method include multiple communications devices. At least one communications device is coupled to an element of the infrastructure. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308639 | Under Deck Drainage System - A drainage system comprising a frame and a plurality of drainage basins. The frame has at least three pairs of frame engaging elements. Each drainage basin has an outer and an inner surface. Additionally each has a central region with first and second side ends, as well as, first and second frame engaging structures. The first frame engaging structure is positioned at the first side end and includes an inwardly directed leg having a retention lip engagement flange configured to engage one of the frame engaging elements. The second frame engaging structure is positioned at the second side end and includes an inwardly directed leg having an inboard retention lip engagement nub and an outboard retention lip engagement flange configured to engage opposing adjacent frame engaging elements. A slot covering flange extends over the first frame engaging structure. The slot covering flange covers the area formed by the cooperation of the first frame engaging structure of a first drainage basin with the second frame engaging structure of a second drainage basin. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308640 | FLUID CONTROL VALVE - A fluid control valve, which includes a body forming a fluid passage and including a sealing surface positioned in the fluid passage, a valve body configured to rotate between an open position and closed position within the fluid passage, an elastic sealing member provided at a rim portion of the valve body, and a lip portion extended from the elastic sealing member to be directed towards a center portion of the valve body. The lip portion contacts the sealing surface and a surface of the lip portion facing the sealing surface is exposed to the fluid passage. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308641 | INTELLIGENT WATER SUPPLY CPU AND WATER TAP - An electronic intelligent touch control water faucet and an intelligent water supply central processor which includes a main body, an upper cover, an electromagnetic valve group, a temperature control and flow control member, a PCB control panel and an operation panel. The main body includes receiving troughs, two water inlet tubes and a water outlet tube communicated through pipes. The temperature control member includes a temperature control valve, a synchronous motor, and a temperature sensor. The temperature control valve communicates with the water inlet tubes and is driven and adjusted by the synchronous motor. PCB control panel controls the synchronous motor. The temperature sensor communicates the outlet water temperature to the PCB control panel. The flow control member includes a flow valve and a motor. The PCB control panel controls the motor driving the flow valve. The flow valve water outlet is connected to the water outlet tube. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308642 | HYDRAULIC VALVE DEVICE - The invention relates to a hydraulic valve device ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308643 | Pressure regulating valve - In order to achieve seal durability and bring about a damping action for a piston-type pressure regulating valve, a pressure regulating valve of the present invention is characterized by a valve moving member moving in such a manner as to cause communication or block communication between a primary chamber and a secondary chamber within a case, wherein a plurality of central members are arranged between the case and the valve moving member and the plurality of central members are taken to be different materials. It is then possible to bring about both a damping action and seal durability using the central members by providing central members of different materials. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308644 | AIR INTAKE MODULATOR AND METHOD OF USING - An air flow modulating device comprising a flapper, a mount and a conduit. The conduit may be T-shaped and may be attached to an intake conduit of a sealed combustion condensing appliance, or other appliance having an air intake conduit, through a first portion of T-shaped conduit. The mount may be connected to a second portion of T-shaped conduit and the flapper may rotate between an open position and a closed position about an axle of the mount. The device operates to allow for a sealed combustion condensing appliance to immediately intake interior air when an exterior air source is obstructed, limited or reduced, or in response to changes in air pressure due to uncontrollable natural forces. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308645 | FLOW CELL ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID SENSORS - A flow cell assembly for fluid sensors is provided. The assembly includes a housing configured to couple to an external source of fluid for measurement. The assembly further includes a flow regulator and a flow meter disposed within the housing to facilitate controlled fluid. The housing defines one or more measuring chambers each configured to receive a fluid sensor. Each measuring chamber includes an inlet aperture and a gravity overflow spaced apart from the inlet aperture. Each measuring chamber is configured to receive a fluid sensor such that a sensing end of the fluid sensor is disposed proximate to an inlet aperture of the measuring chamber, thereby ensuring controlled fluid pressure proximate to the sensing end. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308646 | MECHANICAL POSITION INDICATOR - A check valve position indicator assembly is disclosed including an indicator housing, an indicator shaft rotably disposed in the indicator housing, an indicator arm attached to the shaft, a rod attached to the shaft, a mounting bracket, an indicia member attached to the mounting bracket, and at least one fastener attaching the indicator housing with the mounting bracket. In some embodiments, a seal is included along the bottom of the indicator housing. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308647 | BARRIER STRUCTURE AND NOZZLE DEVICE FOR USE IN TOOLS USED TO PROCESS MICROELECTRONIC WORKPIECES WITH ONE OR MORE TREATMENT FLUIDS - Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular barrier structure that can overlie and cover a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular movable member that can be positioned over and moved relative to a workpiece. Apparatuses, and related methods, for processing a workpiece that include a particular ceiling structure that can overlie a processing chamber. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular annular body. Nozzle devices, and related methods, that include a particular first, second, and third nozzle structure. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308648 | Stormwater Management System - A stormwater management system including: a plurality of adjacent modules with each module comprising alternating domed cell units and interconnector units and wherein each domed cell unit of a module includes a pair of spaced apart vertical sidewalls that curve outwards with respect to a centerline extending lengthwise through the module; and each interconnector unit of a module includes a pair of spaced apart vertical sidewalls | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308649 | HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DEVICE - A hydraulic circuit for supplying hydraulic pressure to frictional engagement elements in an automatic transmission including an oil passage connecting an output port through which a drive pressure is output, and a second signal pressure port, of a second clutch application relay valve, and an oil passage connecting an output port through which a modulator pressure is output and the second signal pressure port, are formed in a valve body and arranged such that it is possible to open the oil passage, as well as close the oil passage, with an oil passage closing member. With the hydraulic circuit it is possible to change a formed speed in response to a shift operation when a shift, after being operated from a travel position to a non-travel position, is returned again from the non-travel position, at a time of failure. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308650 | Flow Control System for a Micropump - A flow control system is disclosed for use with a micropump for pumping a fluid to be administered through a catheter. The flow control system includes a first body portion, a membrane and a second body portion. The first body portion has a membrane-receiving inner surface, an inlet aperture in fluid communication with the micropump, and a mating surface disposed about the membrane-receiving inner surface and configured to mate with a mating surface of the second body portion. The membrane has a reinforcement annulus configured to be received by the first body portion membrane-receiving inner surface and a domed portion oriented to be movable from a closed position, in sealable communication with the inlet aperture, and an open position, in spaced apart relation from the inlet aperture. The membrane is oriented and sized to be biased in the closed position. The second body portion has a membrane-receiving inner surface, an outlet aperture configured to communicate with the catheter, and a mating surface disposed about the membrane-receiving inner surface and configured to mate with the mating surface of the first body portion. At least a portion of the membrane reinforcement annulus is positioned within the inner surface of the first body portion. The first body portion mating surface is positioned and maintained in sealed relation with the second body portion mating surface. Operation of the micropump causes the fluid to (a) flow from the micropump to the first body inlet aperture, (b) exert a pressure sufficient to move the membrane from the closed position to an open position, (c) flow around the membrane and through the second body outlet aperture and into the catheter. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308651 | Stopcock - According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention there is provided a stopcock including a housing element defining at least first, second and third ports, a handle element which is selectably positionable relative to the housing element, at least one fluid passageway communicating between at least two of the at least first, second and third ports, the at least one fluid passageway being selectably defined by at least one of the housing element and the handle element, the at least one fluid passageway being configured for enabling flushing an internal volume of at least one of the first, second and third ports by a fluid flow which does not flow entirely through the port whose internal volume is being flushed. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308652 | MIXING VALVE - The present invention relates generally to fluid control valves and, more particularly, to a mixing valve for use within a faucet. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308653 | DAMPER FOR USE IN A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - A fuel delivery system comprises a source, a fuel rail, and a damper coupled therebetween. The damper comprises a body having first and second sides, and a sidewall extending therebetween. The first and second sides and sidewall combine to define a cavity. The damper further includes first and second ports disposed in the sidewall of the body. A first portion of the first port is disposed outside of the cavity, and a second portion is disposed within the cavity. The second portion further includes an orifice therein to allow fluid to be communicated between the first port and the cavity. A first portion of the second port is disposed outside of the cavity of the body, and a second portion is disposed proximate the cavity. A portion of the first and/or second sides of the body has a diaphragm shape, thereby rendering the portion flexible. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308654 | DAMPER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING SAME - A damper arrangement ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308655 | CLAMP RING FOR WELDED DIAPHRAGMS - A diaphragm sealed flow cavity comprises a first body comprising a support surface, a diaphragm comprising an outer portion that is joined by a weld to the first body, a clamped portion, and an inner portion that is movable along an axis, with the clamped portion of the diaphragm being compressed between the bearing surface and the support surface. The diaphragm sealed flow cavity may include a cylindrical body having a crimped portion for joining the cylindrical body to the first body. The diaphragm sealed flow cavity may also include a member that applies a live load to the clamped portion of the diaphragm. In the exemplary embodiments, the diaphragm sealed flow cavity may be realized as part of a diaphragm flow control valve having a valve body, diaphragm and a housing. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308656 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPPING A HIGH PRESSURE LINE - An expandable cap system includes a guide line having a pump at one end and an expandable cap device at the other end. The guide line acts to supply a material capable of creating a plug at one end of the damaged pipe thereby preventing oil or other line contents from entering the pipe at the source. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308657 | HOSE ASSEMBLY - A flexible conduit assembly that includes a central fluid transfer conduit and at least two thermal fluid transfer conduits in overlying relationship to the central fluid transfer conduit at an orientation other than linear relative to the center axis of the central fluid transfer conduit. The flexible conduit assembly may also include an outer jacket concentrically disposed relative to the central fluid transfer conduit with the fluid transfer conduit interposed between the central fluid conveying conduit and the outer jacket. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308658 | PIPE INSULATING ASSEMBLY - A pipe insulating assembly for heat insulating at least two substantially parallel pipes ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308659 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A THERMALLY INSULATED CONDUIT PIPE - A thermally insulated conduit pipe ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308660 | DUAL SEAM ELECTRIC RESISTANCE WELDED TUBES - A method of continuously forming a dual seam welded tubular product includes the steps of providing two coils of sheet metal material, uncoiling the two coils and forming the material into opposing sections, bringing the two opposing sections together at a convergence angle of less than about 4°; and welding the two seams created between the two opposing sections. An apparatus is configured to bring the sections together at a convergence angle less than about 4° to produce the tubular product. The tubular product may have a diameter greater than 26 inches. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308661 | Variable Influent Flow Channel Baffle - An input channel (and method of making an input channel) for the flow of waste water into a grit removal unit. The input channel has a depth D extending from the bottom to the top of the channel. One side wall of the channel is configured to vary the channel width over the depth of the channel, whereby (a) the width at the bottom of the channel is W | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308662 | Marine Fuel Tank Ullage System - A ullage system for a marine fuel tank that maintains an exact ullage space in all marine refueling situations including refueling in moving or pitching and rolling situations. The invention includes two ball valve assemblies that are inserted into a fuel tank at approximately the same level. The two assemblies typically are at opposite ends of the tank. One of the ball valves is smaller than the other in diameter. The smaller valve is coupled to an air vent; the larger valve is coupled to the filler tube. An important feature of the present invention is that it can typically be made to fit any marine fuel tank simply by changing the length of a vent tube to reach the correct ullage level for the tank at hand. The components of the present invention can be made from standard fuel valve materials. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308663 | Apparatus And Method For The Vapor Recovery Of Propane Vapors During Fueling - A method and apparatus for the recovery of vapors associated with propane fueling. The fuel vapor recovery system can be implemented with typical retail propane fueling facilities. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308664 | Boat water supply winterization system and method - A method for winterizing boat engines and a system with components designed for performing the method comprising an air-pressure-supply means that can be used to pressurize the system and thereby force water out the inlet port, an anti-freeze supply means that will supply anti-freeze liquid into the system when the component that is to be winterized is operated to draw water, and means for coupling these components to the water system. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308665 | BONE REPLACEMENT MATERIAL MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Bone cement mixing and delivery devices and methods of using the devices are provided. The bone cement mixing and delivery devices and methods comprise a container having a bottom opening that can be sealed by a spacer in a syringe where movement of the plunger of the syringe moves the spacer away from the bottom opening in the container to dispense bone cement into the syringe. In some embodiments, the devices and methods increases efficiency and reduce the mess associated with transferring the bone cement to the syringe for delivery to a patient. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308666 | CONTAINER CLAMP OR CLIP - By using a container clamp ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308667 | Canning Funnel - A canning funnel may comprise a funnel portion; the funnel portion may comprise a conical mouth portion, and a stem portion, and an annular ring, in which the stem portion and annular ring define a channel, and in which the channel is configured to fit a plurality of diameters of container openings. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308668 | Ferrous Metal Magnetite Coating Processes and Reagents - A process for forming a magnetite coating on a ferrous metal surface and for chemical reagents used to implement the coating process. The process comprises the step of making the ferrous metal surface more reactive by contacting the surface with an activating reagent and then contacting the activated surface with an oxidizing reagent to form the coating at a relatively low temperature range. The surface is activated by contact with an acid solution to form a surface rich in reactive iron. The activated surface is then oxidized by contact with an aqueous reagent of alkali metal hydroxide, alkali metal nitrate, alkali metal nitrite, and mixtures thereof. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308669 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING METAL PIPE - In this method, the inner surface of a metal pipe containing, by mass percent, 20 to 55% of Cr and 20 to 70% of Ni is subjected to mechanical treatment, the metal pipe is subjected to heat treatment such as to be held in a temperature range of 1050 to 1270° C. for 0.5 to 60 minutes, and thereby an oxide scale layer consisting mainly of Cr is formed on at least the inner surface of the metal pipe. A metal pipe excellent in carburization resistance and coking resistance in a carburizing gas environment can be obtained by the method. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308670 | HARDFACING MATERIAL - The invention includes a method of producing a hard metallic material by forming a mixture containing at least 55% iron and at least one of B, C, Si and P. The mixture is formed into an alloy and cooled to form a metallic material having a hardness of greater than about 9.2 GPa. The invention includes a method of forming a wire by combining a metal strip and a powder. The metal strip and the powder are rolled to form a wire containing at least 55% iron and from two to seven additional elements including at least one of C, Si and B. The invention also includes a method of forming a hardened surface on a substrate by processing a solid mass to form a powder, applying the powder to a surface to form a layer containing metallic glass, and converting the glass to a crystalline material having a nanocrystalline grain size. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308671 | Zr-BASED AMORPHOUS ALLOY AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A Zr-based amorphous alloy and a method of preparing the same are provided. The Zr-based amorphous alloy is represented by the general formula of (Zr | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308672 | FURNACE CONFIGURED FOR USE IN BOTH THE GALVANNEALING AND GALVANIZING OF A METAL STRIP - A heat treatment or heat soak furnace for use in both galvannealing and galvanizing processes including a heating apparatus configured to supply heat and remove heat. The heating apparatus may draw hot air from the exhaust of a direct fire strip annealing furnace, gas burners or electric heat exchangers as necessary. The furnace also may include a plurality of cooling mechanisms in order to ensure heat is removed and the temperature within the furnace regulated. In addition, the furnace may include baffles configured to allow portions of the interior of the furnace to be separated into different temperature zones. The furnace under this invention is capable of providing a suitable thermal environment for a desired time, duration, for steel sheet substrates with different chemistries, different coating thicknesses and different process speeds to achieve an optimum phase microstructure of the galvannealed, zinc-iron alloy coating; or to promptly solidify the galvanizing unalloyed zinc coating so that it has a high quality surface morphology. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308673 | Manganese steel strip having an increased phosphorous content and process for producing the same - A hot-rolled austenitic manganese steel strip having a chemical composition in percent by weight of 0.4%≦C≦1.2%, 12.0%≦Mn≦25.0%, P≧0.01% and Al≦0.05% has a product of elongation at break in % and tensile strength in MPa of above 65,000 MPa %, in particular above 70,000 MPa %. A cold-rolled austenitic manganese steel strip having the same chemical composition achieves a product of elongation at break in % and tensile strength in MPa of above 75,000 MPa %, in particular above 80,000 MPa %. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308674 | METHOD, ALLOY AND COMPONENT - A method for heat treating a nickel base alloy includes the steps of: a. heating a nickel base alloy to at least its delta (δ) phase solvus temperature, and lower than its incipient melting temperature for a predetermined time sufficient to dissolve,substantially all of the nickel base alloy's delta (δ) phase, and b. cooling the nickel base alloy to a temperature below the gamma prime (ν) precipitation temperature at a rate sufficient to precipitate the alloy's chromium carbide and gamma prime (ν) in a serrated grain boundary. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308675 | Tire Comprising a Conducting Wire Passing Through Electrically Non-conducting Crown Reinforcing Plies, Device and Associated Method - A tire comprising a crown reinforcing belt formed of a plurality of reinforcing plies ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308676 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire comprises a tread portion provided with an asymmetrical tread pattern comprising a pair of crown circumferential grooves defining a crown rib therebetween. The crown rib is provided with: a central narrow circumferential groove subdividing the crown rib into a crown-rib outside portion and a crown-rib inside portion; cooling slots extending from the crown circumferential grooves; and cooling holes. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308677 | Vehicle Tyre - An elastic vehicle tire with a cavity ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308678 | Vehicle Tire Comprising a Tread Composed of a Plurality of Compounds and a Layer of Circumferential Reinforcement Elements of Variable Pitch - A tire comprising a reinforcing structure of the carcass type and comprising under the tread strip a crown reinforcing structure comprised of at least one layer of reinforcing elements. At least the surface of the tread strip comprises a first polymer compound extending at least into the region of the equatorial plane and of at least one second polymer compound having physicochemical properties that differ from those of the first polymer compound, the crown reinforcing structure comprising at least one layer of circumferential reinforcing elements which are distributed in the transverse direction with a variable pitch and the pitch between the circumferential reinforcing elements being at a minimum in the region of the layer of circumferential reinforcing elements that radially face the ends of the first compound. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308679 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire, wherein the central narrow groove includes an arc, the inner diameter side of the arc is facing towards the tire ground contact edge side, one end is open to another adjacent central narrow groove and the other end is open to the circumferential main groove on the inner side area side. A first central sipe is disposed between adjacent central narrow grooves, and connects the central narrow groove and the circumferential main groove on the inner side area side. One end of the notch portion is open to the circumferential main groove on the outer side area side, and the other end terminates within the central land portion. A second central sipe is disposed between adjacent notch portions. One end of the second central sipe is connected to the circumferential main groove on the outer side area side and another end terminates within the central land portion. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308680 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire provided with a tread pattern, wherein a tread half which is one half of the tread pattern on each side of the tire equator is made up of repeat design units arranged circumferentially of the tire. The repeat design units have at least two different circumferential pitch lengths, and the repeat design units are each provided with at least one stud hole. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308681 | TIRE FOR MOTROCYCLE | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308682 | ANTI-SKID DEVICE FOR A TYRE OF A VEHICLE WHEEL - An anti-skid device for a tyre of a vehicle wheel includes an anti-skid raceway designed to be placed on the circumferential tread of the tyre. An elongate element extends in sliding manner through rear attachment means arranged along the periphery of the rear edge of the raceway. Means for tightening the raceway include at least one guide member passing through the raceway to let a part of the elongate element slide freely transversely to the raceway, in front of the front edge of the raceway, elastically extensible means arranged along the elongate element, and securing means to connect at least one end of the elongate element to the front element. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308683 | RIM MOUNTED TIRE AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A tire, rim, and rim-mounted measurement device assembly includes a rim having a measurement device circumferential mounting surface; a tire mounted over the rim and having an inner liner region located radially inward from a crown region of the tire; one or more pairs of measurement devices mounted to the rim circumferential surface. Each measurement device has an operatively extending and retracting component attached to a respective attachment position on the inner liner region, and each of the measurement devices cooperatively measuring a designated type of deformation of the tire crown region within a rolling tire footprint. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308684 | Tire Having a Ply Border Liner With Low Hysteresis - The invention relates to a tyre comprising at least one border rubber for one end of a reinforcing element or ply, having a composition based on at least one diene elastomer, a reinforcing filler and a vulcanisation system, characterized in that the composition also includes graphite, in such a way that:
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| 20110308685 | TYRE FOR TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A belt structure for a two-wheeled vehicle made by means of strip-like segments or elements, each including parallel cords embedded in an elastomeric layer, sequentially laid along the circumferential extension of a toroidal support so as to form a reinforcing layer having a continuous circumferential extension around a geometric rotation axis of the toroidal support, wherein each strip-like element is laid in a laying trajectory defining, at each point, a laying angle; at each point of the laying trajectory a laying gap is formed between adjacent strip-like elements; the laying trajectory is formed starting from preselected laying angles on the shoulder and on the crown of the tyre; the laying gap between adjacent strip-like elements varies along at least one length of said laying trajectory between crown and shoulder so as to cause variation of the laying angle and obtain the preselected angles on the shoulder and on the crown. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308686 | Tire for Heavy Vehicles, with a Crown Reinforcement Comprising at Least One Layer of Circumferential Reinforcing Elements - A tire comprising a crown reinforcement which is itself capped radially with a tread, the crown reinforcement containing at least one layer of circumferential reinforcing elements distributed axially at a variable pitch. The layer of circumferential reinforcing elements comprising five parts, these being a central part, two intermediate parts and two axially exterior parts, the pitch in the central part being in the range between 1 and 1.5 times the pitch of the axially exterior parts and the pitch in an intermediate part being in the range between 1.6 and 2 times the pitch of the axially exterior parts. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308687 | Pneumatic Tire Having a Top Area with a Water Barrier Layer - A radial tire ( | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308688 | Light Tire Comprising a Non-Radial Carcass Structure - A tire comprising at least one carcass-type reinforcing structure formed of at least one layer of mutually parallel reinforcing elements making an angle, with the circumferential direction, of strictly less than 75° at least in the region of maximum axial width of the tire and of strictly less than 65° at least in the equatorial plane anchored on each side of the tire to a bead, each bead extending radially outwards in the form of a sidewall, the sidewalls radially towards the outside meeting a tread, and comprising, under the tread, a crown reinforcing structure consisting of at least one layer of reinforcing elements making angles of between 10° and 60° with the circumferential direction and known as a working layer, radially on the outside of the carcass-type reinforcing structure. In sidewalls, the tire comprises at least two axially adjacent carcass reinforcing layer portions, the reinforcing elements of the said carcass reinforcing layer portions being directed on each side of a meridian plane, at least in part of the sidewalls, and the reinforcing elements of at least one working layer crossing the reinforcing elements of the carcass-type reinforcing structure at an angle greater than 40°. | 2011-12-22 |
| 20110308689 | Tire Comprising Low Permeability Carcass Reinforcing Cables and Reduced Thicknesses of Rubber Compounds - The invention relates to a tire having a radial carcass reinforcement, consisting of at least one layer of metal reinforcing elements, said tire comprising a crown reinforcement, which is itself covered radially with a tread, said tread being joined to two beads via two sidewalls. | 2011-12-22 |
