52nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140373844 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING COUGH FLOW - A system and method are configured to utilize patient effort to increase cough flow of a subject by limiting airway collapse by causing a series of exsufflation events over an individual exhalation of the subject. A single exhalation of the subject is segmented into a series of exsufflation events by a processor configured to toggle a pressure regulator between a first airway closed mode and a second airway open mode. The processor is configured such that the transitions between the closed and open modes are initiated based on predetermined timing or based on output signals generated by sensors monitoring one or more gas parameters (for example, pressure) in the airway of the patient. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373845 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADAPTIVE ADJUSTMENT OF VENTILATOR SETTINGS - This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing optimized adjustment of a ventilator based on an estimated net value of patient effort. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that delivers a target airway pressure calculated based on an estimated patient muscle effort. A net value of patient muscle effort is estimated using a parameter estimate vector update equation to solve for a recursive least squares gain value representing the estimated net value of patient effort. The estimated net value of patient muscle effort is used to determine a target airway pressure, which is then used to determine a target inspiratory pressure to be delivered to a patient. The target inspiratory pressure is used to determine an onset and/or end of a ventilation cycle and therefore improves the synchronization between the ventilator and the patient. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373846 | Breathing Apparatus - The present invention relates to improvements to powered air purifying respirators (PAPR). PAPR are known generally for use in polluted environments. A typical PAPR comprises a powered impellor arranged to draw air from the atmosphere, a filter element and a mask to provide the filtered and pressurized air to the user. Embodiments of the present invention place a generator unit, comprising a filter and impellor for pressurizing the air, behind the head of the user, and include components for improving delivery of the air to the user and improving its quality. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373847 | MASK SYSTEM - A full-face mask system for delivery of a supply of gas at positive pressure to a patient for medical treatment includes a shroud, a cushion module adapted to form a seal with the patient's nose and mouth, an elbow, and headgear. The cushion module includes a frame and a cushion. The frame includes an opening that releasably receives a distal end of the elbow with a snap-fit, wherein an inner edge of the opening and the distal end of the elbow together form a retention structure to retain the elbow to the frame. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373848 | ELBOW FOR MASK ASSEMBLY - An elbow assembly for use in a respiratory mask, which includes an elbow, an inlet port, an exhaust port, and a baffle separating the inlet port from the exhaust port. A mask assembly includes a cushion comprising at least one gusset and an aperture for connection to the elbow assembly. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373849 | RESPIRATORY TRACT BORE OPENING KEEPING DEVICE - A respiratory tract bore opening keeping device includes generally a main body that has two sides each connected to a resilient plate. The resilient plates each have a distal end that is remote from the main body and includes a protruding section having an increased thickness formed thereon. The main body has an outer side on which an upper lip positioning section and a lower lip positioning section are formed. The main body has an inner side on which an upper tooth positioning section and a lower tooth positioning section are formed in such a way that the lower tooth positioning section is in front of the upper tooth positioning section. The keeping device is depositeable in the mouth of a person with lips and teeth respectively positioned on the lip and teeth positioning sections to change the configuration of the tongue and the location of the lower jaw. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373850 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING UTERINE HEMORRHAGE - A method for stemming or stopping bleeding of a hemorrhagic uterus. A pair of rigid shells in which pair of inflatable bladders is nested is placed in mirrored spaced opposition to one another in front of and behind the uterus and the broad ligament supporting the uterus. The rigid shells include a proximal base and a distal portion and have a releasable interlock comprising at least one latch only on the proximal base of one shell and at least one latch catch only in the proximal base of the other shell. The proximal base of each shell provides a platform to cantilever the distal portions when the shells are interlocked. After the placed shells are releaseably interlocked, the bladders are inflated to compress the uterus anteriorly and posteriorly to stem or stop hemorrhage. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373851 | FILLED INCISE DRAPE - An article, comprising: an enclosure comprising: a first film layer; a second film layer, wherein the first film layer and the second film layer are sealed together to form at least one interior region for enclosing a liquid; and an adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the first film layer; wherein the at least one interior region is liquid-filled. A method, comprising: providing an enclosure comprising: a first film layer; a second film layer; at least one interior region; and a composite layer comprising the first film layer and an adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the first film layer; wherein: the composite layer is liquid-impervious and flexible; the first film layer and the second film layer are sealed together to form the at least one interior region; the interior region has a sealed outer periphery; and the interior region is liquid-filled; positioning the article over an intended site of operation, with the adhesive layer facing towards the intended site of operation; penetrating each of the first film layer, the at least one interior region, and the composite layer with a surgical device; and penetrating the intended site of operation with the surgical device. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373852 | DENTAL APPLIANCE - A dental appliance may have a pair of treatment portions and a pair of retaining surfaces that hold the treatment portions within the patient's mouth. With the treatment portions properly positioned, when the patient's mouth is in the maximum inter-cuspation position: (1) the upper canine teeth contact the upper surfaces of the treatment portions; (2) the lower teeth contact the lower surfaces of the treatment portions; and (3) no upper tooth physically contacts a lower tooth. As a result, bruxism and/or other ailments can be effectively treated. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373853 | MOUTHGUARD - The present disclosure relates to a dental form comprising at least one first composition and at least one second composition, wherein the at least one first composition and the at least one second composition react when mixed to form a third composition. Also disclosed herein are mouthguards and kits comprising dental forms. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373854 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR ACHIEVEING ACOUSTICALLY SPECTRUM TUNABLE EARPIECES, PANELS, AND INSERTS - At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an earpiece that includes a fluid in a reservoir where the composition of the fluid or the pressure of the fluid can be modified to vary the insertion loss value of the earpiece. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373855 | ORAL NICOTINE-SUBSTITUTED CYTISINE ATOMIZED LIQUID AND ITS PREPARATION METHOD - The present patent application provides an oral nicotine-substituted cytisine atomized liquid and its preparation method. The oral nicotine-substituted cytisine atomized liquid includes the following components in mass percentage per 1 L of the oral atomized liquid: 0.1-10% of tobacco, 0.3-15% of cocoa extract, 0.1-0.9% of cytisine, 0.1-0.5% of TWEEN 80 and 75-90% of primer. The liquid can be obtained through the steps of weighing tobacco into an extraction tank, filtering the extract to obtain the filtrate, adding cocoa extract, cytisine and primer to the filtrate and mixing evenly. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373856 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH FRONT-PLUG AND AEROSOL-FORMING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD - A smoking article is provided, including a plurality of elements including a front-plug and an aerosol-forming substrate. A hole or slit is defined through the front-plug, through which a heating element may be inserted. In use, a heating element is inserted into the smoking article through the hole or slit and the aerosol-forming substrate is heated to generate an aerosol. When the heating element is subsequently withdrawn from the smoking article, the front-plug acts to retain the aerosol-forming substrate within the smoking article. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373857 | Herbal Vaporizing Device - A device for vaporizing herbal smoking materials such as tobacco has a base with a trench and an electrically-insulating block disposed in the trench. The trench has two sides. A first side contains a U-shaped electrical heating element. A second side is for receiving a battery. Electrical contacts extend between the first side and second side. The electrical contacts are connected to terminal ends of the heating element. In operation, the battery is connected to the electrical contacts, allowing electrical power to flow through the heating element. A window can cover the first side, so that the bowl area is enclosed. A sliding switch can be disposed in the second side to provide pushbutton manual control of electrical power to the heating element. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373858 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The disclosure discloses an electronic cigarette. The electronic cigarette comprises a cigarette rod provided with an air outlet for cigarette smoke flowing out, wherein the electronic cigarette further comprises a break means formed on an edge area around the air outlet to be convenient for users to smoke after removing the break means. In this disclosure, a break means configures around an air outlet for the cigarette smoke flowing out. In such case, firstly, removing the break mean while users use the electronic cigarette, which can be regarded as a mark for judging whether the electronic cigarette has been used or not. With such construction, it is convenient for users to judge whether the electronic cigarette has been used or not, which is more healthy and can avoid diseases transmitting crossly between users. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373859 | COMPOSITE HEAT SOURCE FOR A SMOKING ARTICLE - A composite heat source for use in a smoking article is provided, including a non-combustible porous ceramic matrix; and a particulate combustible fuel embedded within the non-combustible porous ceramic matrix. The non-combustible porous ceramic matrix is formed from one or more particulate materials having a median D50 particle size at least five times less than the median D50 particle size of the particulate combustible fuel. Preferably, the non-combustible porous ceramic matrix includes one or more transition metal oxides. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373860 | Nail Polishing Device - The nail polishing device | 2014-12-25 |
20140373861 | HAIR COMB - Disclosed is a hair comb capable of reducing the resistance and improving the smoothness of combing hair, and the hair comb includes a slab-shaped main body, a plurality of parallel slash-shaped teeth implant areas disposed on a surface of the main body, a plurality of serial comb teeth sequentially implanted in the teeth implant areas and disposed opposite to the slash-shaped teeth implant areas respectively, a vacant area without any implanted tooth and disposed on a surface of the main body and the width of the vacant area falling between the serial comb teeth is greater than the distance between two adjacent comb teeth to achieve the effects of reducing the resistance of combining hair by the hair comb and the occurrence of tangled hair and providing a smooth combing operation. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373862 | Implement with a handle for a user having an impaired hand grip - Provided is an implement that has a handle adapted to be positioned on a user's hand such that the user's hand goes through the handle. The handle has an aperture that is adapted to accept a user's hand. The implement of the present invention may have a wide variety of implements as described herein. Particular implements include, for example, personal care implements such as, eating utensils, a toothbrush or a hair care implement, such as, a hairbrush or comb. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373863 | SHAVING PROCESS - A process for shaving that includes the steps of moisturizing the hair, using a sealing agent for sealing the moisture inside the hair keeping the moisture in the hair while smoothing the skin to be shaved applying mineral oil to the hair and skin to create a buffer for the lubricating agent that is applied next. Then, using sufficient water to form a lather. Next, the moisture from the blade after the blade is washed with water by utilizing alcohol. In the final step of the process oil is applied to the blades to prevent contact with the atmospheric moisture and thus extending its useful life. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373864 | AQUEOUS OXIDIZING COMPOSITION - Present invention relates to an oxidative dyeing composition having especially mild properties to the scalp. The object of the present invention is an oxidative dyeing composition for hair comprising at least one dyestuff and allantoin and/or its derivative. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373865 | HAIR DYEING COMPOSITION - Present invention relates to a hair dyeing composition comprising an anionic sugar surfactant which delivers long lasting colouration to human hair. The object of the present invention is an aqueous hair dyeing composition comprising one or more hair direct dyes and at least one anionic sugar surfactant. Suitable and particularly preferred anionic sugar surfactant is lauryl glucose carboxylate and its alkali metal salts such as sodium and potassium. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373866 | Teeth Cleaning Device - A teeth cleaning device with a core pump area that provides positive pressure to push out water jetting streams and negative pressure to retract the floss attached to a piston, while the power input has enhanced torque due to the bevel gear structure; an optional spring may be placed inside the piston assembly to add to the reciprocating power, and thus creating more effective water jetting and floss oscillating motions for better teeth cleaning. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373867 | CLEANING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A cleaning method, which is performed when using a substrate processing apparatus including at least an electrostatic chuck to receive a substrate and performing a plasma process on the substrate, for removing a deposit containing titanium and attached to the electrostatic chuck, is provided. In the method, the deposit containing titanium is reduced by plasma generated from a first process gas containing a reducing gas. Next, the reduced deposit containing titanium is removed by plasma generated from a second process gas containing a fluorine-based gas. A fluorocarbon based deposit deposited when removing the reduced deposit containing titanium by the plasma generated from the second process gas containing the fluorine-based gas is removed by plasma generated from a third process gas containing oxygen. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373868 | SURFACE CLEANING DEVICE AND A METHOD OF CLEANING A SURFACE - The invention relates to a vacuum surface cleaning device comprising a gas generation unit, a gas handling unit a plasma generation unit and a sample cleaning unit, wherein the gas generation unit is adapted to generate at least hydrogen and oxygen gases and to supply the said gases into the gas handling unit, wherein the gas handling unit is adapted to retrieve hydrogen and oxygen separately from a gas mixture provided by the gas generation unit, wherein the gas handling unit being further arranged to provide the retrieved gas into the plasma generation unit, wherein the plasma generation unit being adapted to generate a low energetic plasma from the said retrieved gas and to supply radicals and/or ions in the sample cleaning unit and wherein the sample cleaning unit being adapted to expose a sample to the said radicals and/or ions. The invention further relates to a method of cleaning a surface. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373869 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SOLDER BALLS FROM CHIP - A method for removing solder balls ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373870 | Liquid Chemical for Forming Protecting Film - Disclosed is a liquid chemical for forming a water-repellent protecting film. The liquid chemical contains an agent for forming a water-repellent protecting film, and a solvent. The agent is for provided to form a water-repellent protecting film on a wafer after a cleaning step for the wafer and before a drying step for the wafer, the wafer having at its surface an uneven pattern and containing at least one kind element of titanium, tungsten, aluminum, copper, tin, tantalum and ruthenium at surfaces of recessed portions of the uneven pattern, the water-repellent protecting film being formed at least on the surfaces of the recessed portions. The liquid chemical is characterized in that the agent for forming a water-repellent protecting film is a compound represented by the following general formula [1]. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373871 | FACE AND BODY BRUSH WITH THIN AND TAPERED BRISTLES AND WITH INGREDIENTS, AND WITH MASSAGE SURFACE - Face and body brush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a face and body brush assembly having a handle comprising a first end, a second end, a top side, and a bottom side; a brush head having a first side, a second side, and plurality of bristles acting as a cleaner-abrasive. The brush head is connected to the first end of the handle of the face and body brush assembly. The bristles are perpendicularly and non-removably affixed to the first side of the brush head and are soft and form a circular tip. The bristles include sharp and pointed edges for cleaning face and body of a user-brusher. The face and body brush assembly is usable for hygienically brushing and cleaning face, body, head, hair, nails, hands and feet of a user-brusher. The massage surface can be included for massage of the face, body, head, hands, and feet. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373872 | FACE AND BODY BRUSH WITH THIN AND TAPERED BRISTLES AND WITH INGREDIENTS, AND WITH MASSAGE SURFACE - Face and body brush with thin and tapered bristles system includes a face and body brush assembly having a brush head, a handle, and plurality of bristles. The bristles include sharp and pointed edges for cleaning face and body of a user-brusher. The bristles can be thin and tapered. The plurality of bristles can comprise tiny tapered bristles. The bristles, tiny tapered bristles, and tongue cleaner can comprise cleansing ingredient and nutritional ingredient. The bristles, tiny tapered bristles, brush head, handle, and massage surface can comprise flavoring ingredient. The face and body brush assembly is usable for hygienically brushing and cleaning face, body, head, hair, nails, hands and feet of a user-brusher. The massage surface can be included for massage of the face, body, head, hands, and feet. The face and body brush assembly and the massage surface can comprise an electrically powered instrument for wet and dry use. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373873 | Cleaning System - The disclosed cleaning system provides a system for storing and containing together a cleaning tool and cleaning ampoules, which contain the cleaning material, so that all the necessary parts of the cleaning system are easily stored and accessible for cleaning needs. In one embodiment, the cleaning system includes a cleaning tool and a cleaning ampoule. The cleaning tool includes a body with a working surface having scrubbing elements. The body has an ampoule receptacle. The cleaning ampoule contains a cleaning material. The cleaning ampoule includes a compartment and a cover for containing the cleaning material in the compartment. The ampoule receptacle is capable of holding the cleaning ampoule while the cleaning material is dispensed to the working surface from the cleaning ampoule. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373874 | BRUSH MANDREL FOR PVA SPONGE BRUSH - A cleaning device for cleaning substrates is provided. The cleaning device includes a generally cylindrically-shaped brush mandrel and a cylindrical brush. The brush mandrel has a body section with an outer surface positioned about a central axis. The outer surface is interrupted by an engagement member having primary features adjacent secondary features. The brush has a hollow bore formed around the brush mandrel with an inner surface interrupted by a second engagement member which mates the first engagement member. The primary features flow in a direction generally perpendicular to a rotational direction of the brush mandrel around the central axis and include a first surface which is generally perpendicular to the outer surface. The secondary features include a second surface which flows in a direction generally perpendicular to the first surface and along the central axis. No primary feature includes a radially obstructing feature formed over any secondary feature. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373875 | INTEGRATED TISSUE PROCESSING AND EMBEDDING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF - Apparatus and methods for integrating tissue processors and embedding systems. An apparatus, of one aspect, includes a robot. The robot has a work envelope that encompasses a location having a tissue holder and an input of an embedding system. The tissue holder has at least one processed tissue. The robot is configured to transfer the tissue holder from the location to the input of the embedding system. A method, of one aspect, may include moving a robot to a location having a tissue holder. The tissue holder may have at least one processed tissue. The robot may engage with the tissue holder at the location. The robot may move the tissue holder from the location to an input to an embedding system. The robot may disengage from the tissue holder at the input to the embedding system. Other methods, apparatus, and systems are also disclosed. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373876 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber, a spraying system for spraying liquid into the treating chamber, and a recirculation system for recirculating liquid sprayed in the treating chamber to the spraying system, further includes a variable filtration system that permits varying the amount of wash liquid to be filtered during a cycle of operation in the dishwasher. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373877 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD - Disclosed are a liquid processing apparatus and a liquid processing method in which a substrate is processed by a processing liquid in the form of liquid droplets. The liquid processing apparatus includes: a first processing liquid ejecting unit configured to eject a first processing liquid in a form of liquid droplets which contains pure water toward the surface of the substrate; and a second processing liquid ejecting unit configured to eject a second processing liquid as a continuous liquid stream toward the surface of the substrate processed by the first processing liquid in the form of the liquid droplets. The second processing liquid inverts a zeta potential on the surface of the substrate into a negative zeta potential. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373878 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF ORGANIC PAINT COATINGS FROM SUBSTRATES - The invention relates to a non-aqueous stripping composition for removing cured organic paint from substrates comprising
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20140373879 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CLEANING EMISSION PROTECTION INSTALLATIONS IN COKE QUENCHING TOWERS - A device and a method for cleaning emission protection installations in coke quenching towers. The emission protection installations are fixed to a support structure in the chimney of the coke quenching tower. A liquid is sprayed onto the emission protection installations by nozzles for cleaning purposes. The nozzles are arranged on at least one movable element. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373880 | APPARATUS FOR CONTAMINATION REMOVAL USING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - Methods and apparatus are provided for cleaning a substrate (e.g., wafer) in the fabrication of semiconductor devices utilizing a composition of magnetic particles dispersed within a base fluid to remove contaminants from a surface of the substrate. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373881 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus including a support member configured to support a substrate container configured to surround an upper portion of the support member, a nozzle member including at least one nozzle, which is configured to spray a treating solution onto the substrate disposed on the support member, and a treating solution supply unit connected to the nozzle and configured to supply the treating solution to the nozzle through a main tube may be provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373882 | TREATMENT LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A treatment liquid supply apparatus supplies a treatment liquid to a predetermined object for treatment of a substrate, and recovers the supplied treatment liquid for reuse. The apparatus includes: a first tank in which the treatment liquid to be supplied to the object is stored; a second tank in which the treatment liquid recovered from the object is stored; a transfer unit which transfers the treatment liquid from the second tank to the first tank; a first temperature regulating unit which regulates the temperature of the treatment liquid to be supplied from the first tank to the object; and a second temperature regulating unit which regulates the temperature of the treatment liquid to be transferred from the second tank to the first tank by the transfer unit. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373883 | CONNECTOR FOR A DISHWASHER MIDDLE SPRAY ARM - A docking system includes basket and wall conduit systems. The basket conduit system includes a conduit and first and second nozzles mounted to opposite ends of the conduit. The second nozzle has a first funnel shape with a first circumference that decreases from an open end of the second nozzle towards the conduit. The wall conduit system includes front and back housings, a sliding plate, and a third nozzle. A sliding aperture is formed through a front plate of the front housing. A nozzle aperture is formed through a back plate of the back housing. The sliding plate slides within a space formed by the front housing and the back housing. The third nozzle is sized and shaped to slide within the sliding aperture and includes a generally cylindrical shape and a second funnel shape with a second circumference that decreases from the sliding plate towards the generally cylindrical shape. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373884 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A substrate processing apparatus configured to rotate a substrate, such as a wafer, is disclosed. The substrate processing apparatus includes: a substrate holder configured to hold and rotate a substrate; a natural frequency calculator configured to determine a natural frequency of the substrate; and a processing controller configured to control a rotational speed of the substrate based on the natural frequency of the substrate. The processing controller is configured to control the rotational speed of the substrate such that the substrate is rotated at a rotational speed that is different from a rotational speed corresponding to the natural frequency of the substrate. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373885 | DISHWASHER - A dishwasher has a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic cycle of operation. At least one wall of the tub has spaced outer and inner panels and a conduit framework extending between the outer and inner panels to define a plurality of conduits. The conduits can convey liquid, air, and/or electrical wiring. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373886 | CONTRACTION STRUCTURE OF CENTER POST OF SELF-OPENING UMBRELLA - A contraction structure of center post of self-opening umbrella includes an outer tube and an intermediate tube telescopically fit to each other. The intermediate tube has an upper end to which an outer tube plug is mounted. The center post receives therein two sections of runner cord. The two sections of runner cord each have an end fixed to the outer tube plug and an opposite end extending around a runner cord pulley mounted to an upper end of the center post and fixed to a runner at a first runner-cord fixed position. The present invention applies two sections of runner cord to simultaneously operate so that in withdrawing the runner, two identical pulling forces are applied to the runner to enable smooth withdrawal of the runner. The present invention reduces the number of pulleys used, simplifies the structure, and improves the liability of the umbrella and extends lifespan. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373887 | HELIX CANE STOPPER - A cane tip is provided for use with a cane or other walking assistive device. The cane tip includes a core for receiving a portion of the walking device. A plurality of helix shaped ribs extend from the core and form a pentagonal shaped perimeter. A softer material may be bonded to the ribs to provide a tread for gripping surfaces of the cane tip. The upper and lower members include a generally inner concave portion that is above the tread or bottom of the ribs. The concave portion and ribs provide cushioning while a user provides a down force to the cane tip during a standard use thereof. The cane tip also provides for self-supporting of the cane tip on generally level surfaces, as well as maintaining continual contact with the surface of the ground throughout the user's gait, unlike existing cane tips. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373888 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - A method for forming a thermoelectric element for use in a thermoelectric device comprises providing a mask adjacent to a substrate, the mask comprising a polymeric mixture, and bringing a template having a first pattern in contact with the mask to define a second pattern in the mask. The first pattern comprises one of holes and rods, and the second pattern comprises the other of holes and rods. Holes or rods of the second pattern expose portions of the substrate. Next, an etching layer is deposited adjacent to exposed portions of the substrate. The etching layer is configured to aid in etching the substrate. The substrate is subsequently etched with the aid of the etching layer. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373889 | TE PERFORMANCE BY BAND CONVERGENCE IN (Bi1-XSbX)2Te3 - Disclosed herein are thermoelectric materials with high performance characteristics, and methods of use thereof Among the thermoelectric materials disclosed are those of the formula (Bi | 2014-12-25 |
20140373890 | NANOCOMPOSITE THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - Thermoelectric cooling devices and methods for producing and using the devices are disclosed, wherein the cooling devices include a polymer composite of a polymer and nanoparticles of at least one paramagnetic material. A source for producing an electric field within the polymer composite produces a corresponding heat transfer from one surface of the composite to the other. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373891 | THERMOELECTRIC STRUCTURE, AND THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND THERMOELECTRIC APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - A thermoelectric structure includes a graphene layer and a thermoelectric body disposed on the graphene layer, in which the thermoelectric body includes a thermoelectric film including a thermoelectric material, and a quantum dot disposed in the thermoelectric film. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373892 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A SOLAR MODULE STRAND AND A SOLAR MODULE STRAND OF FLEXIBLE SOLAR CELLS - A flexible solar module strand manufactured by a method including providing a first conveyor track for applying flexible solar cells; guiding the first conveyor track around two or more deflecting means; providing individual flexible solar cells; applying the individual solar cells to the first conveyor track; deflecting the first conveyor track by guiding the first conveyor track over a first one of the deflecting means; separating the first conveyor track from the at least one deflected solar cell strip in such a manner that the solar cells are released, with their respective first or second sides facing the first conveyor track, from the first conveyor track; and applying the at least one deflected solar cell strip to a first film web in such a manner that the solar cells are oriented, with their respective first or second sides separated from the first conveyor track, away from the first film web. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373893 | PREDICTION OF SOLAR OBSCURATION EVENTS BASED ON DETECTION OF SPECTRAL DISTRIBUTION SHIFTS CAUSED BY APPROACHING CLOUDS - A physical effect (optical effect), which may be observed in solar irradiance as shading due to a cloud passing overhead may be approaching a given location (e.g., a location at or proximate a solar power generator), has been discovered. This optical effect takes place prior to an occurrence of a solar obscuration event by the cloud, and thus this optical effect may be effectively sensed and processed in apparatuses, systems and methods to predict the occurrence of a solar obscuration of the power generator. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373894 | Photovoltaic Panels Having Electrical Arc Detection Capability, And Associated Systems And Methods - A photovoltaic panel includes a panel arc detection subsystem and a plurality of photovoltaic assemblies electrically coupled in series between positive and negative panel power rails. The panel arc detection subsystem is adapted to detect a series electrical arc within the photovoltaic panel from a discrepancy between a panel voltage across the positive and negative panel power rails and a sum of all voltages across the plurality of photovoltaic assemblies. A photovoltaic string includes a string arc detection subsystem and a plurality of photovoltaic panels electrically coupled in series between positive and negative string power rails. The string arc detection subsystem is adapted to detect a series electrical arc within the photovoltaic string from a discrepancy between a string voltage across the positive and negative string power rails and a sum of all voltages across the plurality of photovoltaic panels. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373895 | SOLAR CELL UNIT AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A photovoltaic unit comprising photovoltaics for generating power by utilizing solar light and a bypass diode connected in parallel with the photovoltaics further comprises a reaction element adapted to react to a current flowing therethrough and connected in parallel with the photovoltaics and bypass diode and a blocking element connected in series with the photovoltaics. The reaction element is constructed such as to react to a current flowing therethrough when no current flows through the bypass diode while a reverse voltage is applied to the photovoltaics. The blocking element blocks a current of the photovoltaics according to the reaction of the reaction element. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373896 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ELEMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A back contact heterojunction photoelectric conversion device, that obtain junctions that are nearly ohmic contacts by integrally forming a transparent conductive film including an electrode directly on a p-type amorphous silicon film and a transparent conductive oxide directly on an n-type amorphous silicon film. A method of manufacturing the device includes: integrally forming an oxide electrode layer on the n-type amorphous silicon film and the p-type amorphous silicon film; and applying plasma, under a condition that a mask is disposed on the transparent conductive film covering either the n-type amorphous silicon film or the p-type amorphous silicon film, to exposed portions of transparent conductive film. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373897 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE MANUFACTURING METHOD - This solar cell module is provided with: a plurality of solar cells; and a tab, which electrically connects the solar cells, and which has recesses and projections on the surface thereof. The tab has height of the recesses and the projections smaller in the peripheral region of each of the solar cells, compared with that in other regions of each of the solar cells. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373898 | OPTICAL SYSTEMS FABRICATED BY PRINTING-BASED ASSEMBLY - Provided are optical devices and systems fabricated, at least in part, via printing-based assembly and integration of device components. In specific embodiments the present invention provides light emitting systems, light collecting systems, light sensing systems and photovoltaic systems comprising printable semiconductor elements, including large area, high performance macroelectronic devices. Optical systems of the present invention comprise semiconductor elements assembled, organized and/or integrated with other device components via printing techniques that exhibit performance characteristics and functionality comparable to single crystalline semiconductor based devices fabricated using conventional high temperature processing methods. Optical systems of the present invention have device geometries and configurations, such as form factors, component densities, and component positions, accessed by printing that provide a range of useful device functionalities. Optical systems of the present invention include devices and device arrays exhibiting a range of useful physical and mechanical properties including flexibility, shapeability, conformability and stretchablity. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373899 | CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM, METHOD FOR DETECTING TRACKING DEVIATION, METHOD FOR CORRECTING TRACKING DEVIATION, CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM FOR DETECTING TRACKING DEVIATION, AND, PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING TRACKING DEVIATION - Provided is a concentrator photovoltaic system including: a concentrator photovoltaic panel; a driving device configured to cause the concentrator photovoltaic panel to perform operation of tracking the sun; and a control device configured to detect a change pattern repeatedly occurring in temporal change in generated power of the concentrator photovoltaic panel, and configured to compare the detected change pattern with a form characteristic to deviation in an azimuth and a form characteristic to deviation in an elevation, to detect the presence/absence of deviation in tracking. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373900 | INFLATED TUBULAR SOLAR CONCENTATORS - A solar collector utilizes an inflated tubular film which concentrates sunlight onto a solar receiver. The film incorporates refractive elements in a pattern which focuses light in one or two dimensions to create foci in the form of lines, spots, or other shapes. The film may be replaceable. The film may include layers of material to optimize optical, structural, thermal, and durability characteristics. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373901 | Optical Concentrator and Associated Photovoltaic Devices - Disclosed is a transmissive optical concentrator comprising an elliptical collector aperture and a non-elliptical exit aperture, the concentrator being operable to concentrate radiation incident on said collector aperture. The body of said concentrator may have a substantially hyperbolic external profile. Also disclosed is a photovoltaic cell employing such a concentrator and a photovoltaic building unit comprising an array of optical transmissive concentrators, each having an elliptical collector aperture; and an array of photovoltaic cells, each aligned with an exit aperture of a concentrator, wherein the area between adjacent collector apertures is transmissive to visible radiation. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373902 | Supplemental Solar Energy Collector - A supplemental solar energy collection system including a photovoltaic panel which converts incident radiation into electricity. A housing includes a top thermally conductive surface mated with the photovoltaic panel and serving as a thermal collector. Open channels behind the thermally conductive surface carry fluid in contact with the top thermally conductive surface for removing heat from the photovoltaic panel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373903 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells and a wiring member attached to surfaces of the adjacent solar cells on one side. The wiring member electrically connects the adjacent solar cells electrically and includes an insulation sheet and a conductive layer disposed on the insulation sheet. A length of a portion of the wiring member located between the adjacent solar cells is greater than a distance between the adjacent solar cells. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373904 | PASTE COMPOSITION FOR SOLAR CELL ELECTRODE AND ELECTRODE PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a paste composition for a solar cell electrode and an electrode produced therefrom. The present invention relates to a paste composition for a solar cell electrode, and an electrode produced therefrom, the paste composition comprising conductive powders, a glass frit, and an organic vehicle, the glass frit including PbO, SiO | 2014-12-25 |
20140373905 | METAMORPHIC MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELL WITH SURFACE PASSIVATION - A multijunction solar cell including an upper first solar subcell; a second solar subcell adjacent to the first solar subcell; a first graded interlayer adjacent to the second solar subcell; a third solar subcell adjacent to the first graded interlayer such that the third subcell is lattice mismatched with respect to the second subcell. A second graded interlayer is provided adjacent to the third solar subcell, and a lower fourth solar subcell is provided adjacent to the second graded interlayer, such that the fourth subcell is lattice mismatched with respect to the third subcell. An encapsulating layer composed of silicon nitride or titanium oxide disposed on the top surface of the solar cell, and an antireflection coating layer disposed over the encapsulating layer. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373906 | ANTI-REFLECTION COATINGS FOR MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS - Anti-reflection coatings (ARC) on solar cells for terrestrial and space use are disclosed, particularly for multi junction solar cells, to maximize transmission of incident light into the active region of the semiconductor solar cell over a wide spectral band. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373907 | Four-Junction Quaternary Compound Solar Cell and Method Thereof - A four-junction quaternary compound solar cell and a method thereof are provided. Forming a first subcell ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373908 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A photovoltaic device is presented. The photovoltaic device includes a layer stack; and an absorber layer is disposed on the layer stack. The absorber layer includes cadmium, tellurium, and selenium. A semiconductor layer is further disposed on the absorber layer, wherein a valence band offset between the semiconductor layer and the absorber layer is less than about 1.3 electron Volts, and a band gap of the semiconductor layer is in a range from about 1.2 electron Volts to about 3.5 electron Volts. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373909 | Fire Through Aluminum Paste for SiNx And Better BSF Formation - Paste compositions, methods of making a paste composition, photovoltaic cells, and methods of making a photovoltaic cell contact are disclosed. The paste composition can include a conductive metal component such as aluminum, phosphate glass, phosphorus compounds such as alky! phosphate, and a vehicle. The contact can be formed on a passivation layer on a silicon wafer by applying the paste on the passivation layer and firing the paste. During firing, the metal component can fire through the passivation layer, thereby electrically contacting the silicon substrate. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373910 | ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING WITH HIGH OPTICAL ABSORPTION LAYER FOR BACKSIDE CONTACT SOLAR CELLS - A multilayer anti-reflection structure for a backside contact solar cell. The anti-reflection structure may be formed on a front side of the backside contact solar cell. The anti-reflection structure may include a passivation level, a high optical absorption layer over the passivation level, and a low optical absorption layer over the high optical absorption layer. The passivation level may include silicon dioxide thermally grown on a textured surface of the solar cell substrate, which may be an N-type silicon substrate. The high optical absorption layer may be configured to block at least 10% of UV radiation coming into the substrate. The high optical absorption layer may comprise high-k silicon nitride and the low optical absorption layer may comprise low-k silicon nitride. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373911 | SOLAR CELL - Discussed is a solar cell including a photoelectric conversion portion, and first and second electrodes connected to the photoelectric conversion portion, wherein at least one of the first and second electrodes includes a plurality of finger electrodes, and at least one bus bar electrode formed in a direction crossing the finger electrodes, wherein the bus bar electrode includes a main bus bar, and an auxiliary bus bar formed adjacent to the main bus bar such that the auxiliary bus bar is spaced from the main bus bar by a predetermined spacing area, and wherein the spacing area has a width equal to or less than a pitch of the plurality of finger electrodes. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373912 | POLYMER COMPOUND AND ORGANIC PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit represented by the formula (A) and a repeating unit represented by the formula (B) manifests large absorbance of light having long wavelength, and can be used in an organic photoelectric conversion device and an organic thin film transistor. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373913 | SOLAR CELL METALLIZATIONS CONTAINING ORGANOZINC COMPOUND - Paste compositions, methods of making paste compositions, contacts, and methods of making contacts are disclosed. The paste compositions include a solid portion and a vehicle system. The solid portion includes a conductive metal component and a glass binder. The vehicle system includes organometallic compound containing zinc. The organometallic compounds containing zinc can be dissolved in the vehicle system and the vehicle system does not include particles that contain zinc. The paste compositions can be used to form contacts in solar cells or other related components. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373914 | PROTECTIVE SHEET - The present invention can provide a protective sheet, a protective sheet preventing curl generation in a laminated article formed by using the same and having excellent appearance, and a solar cell module formed by using this protective sheet. A protective sheet includes a weather-resistant film A, an adhesive layer 1, a film B, an adhesive layer 2, a film C in the stated order, the film C having a thickness of 60 μm or more, in which the width W | 2014-12-25 |
20140373915 | MULTILAYER SHEET, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided are a multilayer sheet superior in weather resistance, heat resistance, and moisture proofness and also favorable in interlayer adhesiveness, and a back sheet for solar cells and a solar cell module prepared by using the same. The multilayer sheet | 2014-12-25 |
20140373916 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The disclosure is directed at a photovoltaic device for converting solar power into electric power, the photovoltaic device including a first electrode; a second electrode; an organic photoactive region in between the first electrode and the second electrode; and an interface stabilizing region in between the organic photoactive region and one of the first electrode or the second electrode; wherein the interface stabilizing region is selected from at least one of a non-conjugated organic material, a non-conjugated metalloorganic compound, and a non-alkali metal halide inorganic metal compound. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373917 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF MAKING - In one aspect of the present invention, a photovoltaic device is provided. The photovoltaic device includes a transparent layer; a first porous layer disposed on the transparent layer, wherein the first porous layer comprises a plurality of pores extending through a thickness of the first porous layer; a first semiconductor material disposed in the plurality of pores to form a patterned first semiconductor layer; and a second semiconductor layer disposed on the first porous layer and the patterned first semiconductor layer, wherein the patterned first semiconductor layer is substantially transparent. Method of making a photovoltaic device is also provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373918 | PHOTOVOL TAlC MODULES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Photovoltaic modules and methods of making photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic modules comprise a front transparency, at least one photovoltaic cell, and a polyurea back coat. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373919 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A photovoltaic cell including a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type provided with a main surface, a first layer made from amorphous semiconductor material of first conductivity type in contact with the main surface of the substrate, a first electric contact formed on the first amorphous layer, a second layer of amorphous semiconductor material of a second conductivity type in contact with the main surface of the substrate, a second electric contact formed on the second amorphous layer and an electrically insulating layer, a cell wherein the electrically insulating layer is formed completely on the first amorphous layer and the first and second contacts extend on the electrically insulating layer. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373920 | BIOCHEMICAL ENERGY CONVERSION CELL - Presented herein is a voltaic cell containing light harvesting antennae or other biologically-based electron generating structures optionally in a microbial population, an electron siphon population having electron conductive properties with individual siphons configured to accept electrons from the light harvesting antennae and transport the electrons to a current collector, an optional light directing system (e.g., a mirror), and a regulator having sensing and regulatory feedback properties for the conversion of photobiochemical energy and biochemical energy to electricity. Also presented herein is a voltaic cell having electricity-generating abilities in the absence of light. Also presented herein is the use of the voltaic cell in a solar panel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373921 | METHOD FOR RE-DYEING DYE SENSITISED SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to the field of dye sensitised solar cells and discloses a method for multiple desensitising and re-dyeing, including partial desensitisation and multiple re-dyeing with single or mixed dyes. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373922 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING HYDRATION OF A BIOMATERIAL - A device and method for improving hydration of a biomaterial includes a syringe having a cavity therein and a distal opening, an end cap, and a wall operatively coupled to the end cap. The end cap has a distal plate with an inlet and is removably attached to the syringe to cover the distal opening. The wall is positioned proximate to the inlet and at least partially defines a volume in fluid communication with the inlet. An orifice extends through the wall and fluidly connects the volume to the cavity. A flow of a liquid component of biomaterial diffuses through the orifice and is introduced into a particulate component of biomaterial. As such, the liquid component of biomaterial hydrates the particulate component of biomaterial. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373923 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING CHEMICAL TANKS - A system for transporting chemical tanks and preventing chemical spills with secondary containment frame having a chemical containment area. Chemical tanks may be secured within the secondary containment frame and any leaks from the chemical tanks may be contained by the chemical containment area. Tanks may be secured to tank ranks prior to placing the tanks and tank racks into the secondary containment frame. The secondary containment frame may be placed upon a vehicle for vessel for transport. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373924 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR A MECHANICAL AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF TO FLUID RESERVOIRS - Embodiments are provided for an automatic fluid shut off device having a float disposed in a fluid catch basin attached to a first end of a rod movable in a direction of rising fluid in the catch basin; a second rod end extending to a fluid supply base and terminating adjacent to a restrained latch arm end, the latch arm end configured to be pivotably displaceable upon a force by the second rod end in response to a rising fluid in the catch basin; the latch arm pivotably connected to a shut-off valve; and the shut off valve retained in an open position while the latch arm is restrained, and under a rotational force to close the shut-off valve upon a release of the latch arm in response to the force by the second rod end. The latch arm can be restrained by a latch arm retention notch extending downward and inward. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373925 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COOLING FAN-BRAKE OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a cooling fan-brake of construction equipment, including: generating a brake charging signal of a brake unit; charging hydraulic oil with a high flow rate in the brake unit and completing the charging of hydraulic oil; turning a loading valve of a cooling fan unit off and turning an unloading valve of the cooling fan unit on when the hydraulic oil is charged; and turning the loading valve of the cooling fan unit on and turning the unloading valve of the cooling fan unit off after the charging of hydraulic oil is completed and a predetermined time elapses. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373926 | REMOTE MONITORING, CONTROL, AND AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS OF WATER SYSTEMS USING INTERNET-BASED SOFTWARE AND DATABASES - A control system is configured to remotely read data associated with a process system in real time and perform various functions associated with the obtained data. The data may be stored to a database and/or analyzed to provide various operating parameters to one or more remote clients. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373927 | LOW SHOCK STRENGTH PROPULSION SYSTEM - A supersonic nacelle design employing a bypass flow path internal to the nacelle and around the engine is disclosed herein. A set of aerodynamic vanes may be used to shape a supersonic airflow within a bypass around an engine. The vanes may be capable of compressing the supersonic airflow into a subsonic airflow, direct the subsonic airflow around the engine, and then expand the subsonic airflow into a supersonic exhaust. The vanes may shape the airflow by reducing sonic boom strength, cowl drag, and airframe interference drag. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373928 | Pressure Balanced Hydraulic Device And Method - A hydraulic device includes a hydraulic pump, valve stack, interface tube, and upper and lower seals. The valve stack has a pressure balanced connecting with an interface tube receiving bore. The interface tube conveys a hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump to the valve stack and has an axial bore open at a first end and closed at a second end with an outlet proximal to the second end. The upper seal seals the interface tube in the interface tube receiving bore and is disposed annularly about the interface tube between the outlet and the second end. The lower seal seals the interface tube in the interface tube receiving bore and is disposed annularly about the interface tube proximal to the outlet and between the outlet and the first end. The upper seal and the lower seal balance a pressure of the hydraulic fluid from the outlet. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373929 | WIPING DEVICE, INK-JET DEVICE, AND WIPING METHOD - A wiping device has a wiping section that relatively moves along the nozzle surface, and the wiping section has: a curved surface in which a bulge is continuously formed along the identification line; a guiding section disposed such that the bulge faces the nozzle surface; a gas jetting port that applies gas to the curved surface; and a gas suction port that sucks the gas ejected from the gas jetting port and guided along the curved surface, wherein, as viewed from the direction perpendicular to the nozzle surface, the identification line which is the set of upper end points on the bulge on the curved surface intersects with the edges of the nozzle surface at an oblique angle. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373930 | LIQUID PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH SECONDARY SUB-SYSTEMS FOR REDUCING PRODUCT LOSSES AND WATER CONSUMPTION - A liquid processing system is disclosed. The liquid processing system comprises a number of sub-systems handling a liquid product. The liquid product is transferred between said sub-systems during processing of the liquid product. The liquid processing system further comprises a number of secondary sub-systems connectable to said sub-systems respectively. Each secondary sub-system has an associated measuring device, such that product losses or water consumption, caused by at least one secondary sub-system being connected to a corresponding sub-system of the liquid processing system, can be measured for each secondary sub-system individually. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373931 | DRAIN VALVE - A drain valve allows for drainage of fluids while preventing backflow of gases from a drainage system through the drain valve. A drain valve can have a first, sealed position in which a component of the valve seals an opening through the valve and a second, open position in which the component of the valve is separated from the opening to allow a fluid to drain through the valve. When the fluid has drained through, the component of the valve can return to the closed position. The valve can include a pressure relief conduit to help equalize pressure across the valve and permit unrestrained draining of fluid through the valve. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373933 | No Drip Hot Swap Connector And Method of Use - A connector for use in a negative pressure coolant system is disclosed. The connector connects coolant system circulating to an electrical component thereby allowing the coolant to circulate through the electrical component. The connector is made up of two components, a component side connector and a pump side connector, and can be in three positions: disengaged, semi-engaged and fully-engaged. An electrical component can be drained of its coolant while the connector is shifted from the fully-engaged position, to the semi-engaged position and to the disengaged position. This can be accomplished without shutting down the negative pressure coolant system, thus allowing a particular electrical component to be disconnected without affecting the cooling efficiency of other electrical components connected to the system. Because the coolant is drained, it will not spill on the electrical component and cause damage. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373934 | ATTACHMENT FOR FLOAT VALVE AND METHOD OF USE - An attachment for a float valve may permit a larger flow of water than conventional float valves. A second outlet of the attachment may be dimensioned such that a greater amount of water is able to exit it than through an outlet of the float valve. This helps replenish the trough at a greater flow rate than what is possible through the use of the float valve alone. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373935 | GAS BRANCHED FLOW SUPPLYING APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT - A gas branched flow supplying apparatus for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. An arithmetic and control unit | 2014-12-25 |
20140373936 | SODA MACHINE WITH A PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT FITTING - A soda machine with a pressure adjustment fitting, which includes a carbon dioxide steel cylinder, a soda cylinder, a gas outlet controller fitted to the carbon dioxide steel cylinder and a gas inlet fitted to the soda cylinder; said gas outlet controller including a gas inlet body, a drive rod, a valve core and a valve core seat, the gas inlet body including a drive rod channel, a valve core seat chamber and a gas outlet; a pressure adjustment valve including a valve housing, a drive rod, a limit nut, a gas block, an adjustment screw rod, an adjustment-fixing sleeve, a spring and a rotating knob. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373937 | Microvalve Having Improved Air Purging Capability - A microvalve includes a base plate having a surface defining an actuator cavity. A venting groove extends from a first cavity portion of the actuator cavity having a dead end region to a second cavity portion of the actuator cavity having a structure that can vent air from the microvalve. A cover plate includes a surface having an actuator cavity provided therein that includes a first cavity portion having a dead end region and a second cavity portion having a structure that can vent air from the microvalve. An intermediate plate includes a displaceable member that is disposed within the actuator cavity for movement between a closed position, wherein the displaceable member prevents fluid communication through the microvalve, and an opened position, wherein the displaceable member does not prevent fluid communication through the microvalve. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373938 | Liquid Supply System - A liquid supply system comprising of a source of liquid, at least one storage ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373939 | Piston-Controlled Anti-Siphon Valve - The present application relates to an anti-siphon valve for a tank including a body with an inlet, an outlet, and a passage for the fluid, the passage connecting the inlet to the outlet. The anti-siphon valve further includes a movable cut-off device interacting with a seat to close the passage. The cut-off device normally remains in the closed position and is designed to open the passage in the presence of a positive pressure difference between the inlet and the outlet. The anti-siphon valve further includes an auxiliary control mechanism for the cut-off device towards the passage opening, the control mechanism being designed to act on the cut-off device only to open the passage, so as to enable the cut-off device to move under the effect of pressure at the outlet independently of the mechanism. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373940 | FLUID DRAIN MANIFOLD - A fluid drain manifold is disclosed. The fluid drain manifold can include a manifold body and a plurality of hollow interior channels extending through an interior of the manifold body between an upper end and a bottom end of the manifold body. The plurality of hollow interior channels can include a plurality of individual drain line channels and an outlet channel. The outlet channel can be disposed within the interior of the manifold body, and the outlet channel can include an upper end and an open lower, outlet end. The open lower outlet end of the outlet channel can be positioned at the bottom end of the manifold body. Each of the plurality of individual drain line channels can include an open upper, inlet end at the upper end of the manifold body and an open lower, outlet end fluidly connected to the outlet channel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373941 | PROTECTIVE FIRE HYDRANT CASING AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A protective-fire-hydrant-cover comprising an operating-nut-extender and a protective-fire-hydrant-casing. The operating-nut-extender is firmly coupled with an operating-nut of a fire-hydrant such that when the operating-nut-extender rotates, the operating-nut rotates therewith, the operating-nut-extender includes an inner-groove exhibiting a substantially circular shape. The protective-fire-hydrant casing includes a lock-mechanism therein, which includes a latch. The latch moves between at least a locked and un-operable position and an unlocked position. The protective-fire-hydrant-casing fits over the operating-nut-extender such that it covers the operating-nut-extender and the latch aligns with the groove. When the latch moves to locked and un-operable position the latch enters the inner-groove thus internally locking the protective fire-hydrant-casing with the operating-nut-extender thus locking the protective fire-hydrant-cover onto the fire-hydrant. When the latch is in locked and un-operable position, the protective-fire-hydrant-casing may freely rotate about the operating-nut-extender. When the latch moves to the unlocked position, the protective-fire-hydrant-casing unlocks from the operating-nut-extender. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373942 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR CAPTURING AND COLLECTING LIQUIDS AND OTHER PARTICLES DRIPPING OFF OF A STATIONARY VEHICLE - A portable device for capturing liquids and other particles dripping or otherwise falling off of a stationary vehicle and preventing said liquids and particles from overflowing or escaping onto parking surfaces and causing damages to said parking surfaces and surrounding areas and structures. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373943 | DRAIN VALVE - A drain valve allows for drainage of fluids while preventing backflow of gases from a drainage system through the drain valve. A drain valve can have a first, sealed position in which a component of the valve seals an opening through the valve and a second, open position in which the component of the valve is separated from the opening to allow a fluid to drain through the valve. When the fluid has drained through, the component of the valve can return to the closed position. The valve can include a pressure relief conduit to help equalize pressure across the valve and permit unrestrained draining of fluid through the valve. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373944 | High-Pressure Fluid Conduit - A high-pressure fluid conduit that conducts high-pressure fluid from a high-pressure fluid source to a high-pressure fluid container through a hose unit during open or normal operation. This high-pressure fluid conduit has a safety feature that is activated when the high-pressure fluid conduit fails due to exposure to a predetermined force. The safety feature closes off the flow of high-pressure fluid from the high-pressure fluid source and closes off the escape of high-pressure fluid from the hose unit that entered the hose unit during open or normal operation. | 2014-12-25 |