| 52nd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
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| 20120325212 | Method And Apparatus For Providing Positive Airway Pressure To A Patient - Methods and apparatus for treatment of medical disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea and congestive heart failure are disclosed. A method involves delivering pressurized air, oxygen or other breathing gas to a patient during a respiratory cycle, where pressure of the air is decreased according to an expiratory unloading factor during expiration. The timing and magnitude of the pressure change may be fully automated and responsive to feedback from a motor load sensor, optionally in combination with a pressure sensor. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325213 | System, Method and Apparatus for Removal of Volatile Anesthetics for Malignant Hyperthermia - Systems, methods, and apparatus for removing volatile anesthetics from an anesthesia or ventilation system to minimize the effects of malignant hyperthermia in susceptible patients. According to one aspect of the present invention, a system for removing volatile anesthetics is provided. A first filter component placed in fluid communication with an inspiratory limb of an anesthesia or ventilation system such that volatile anesthetics will pass through the first filter component during operation of the anesthesia or ventilation system. A second filter component is operably coupled to the expiration port of the anesthesia or ventilation system such that gases passing through the expiratory limb of the anesthesia or ventilation system pass through the second filter component. The first filter component and second filter component are adapted to effectively remove volatile anesthetics passing through the respective filters. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325214 | AIRWAY ADAPTER AND GAS ANALYZER FOR MEASURING OXYGEN CONCENTRATION OF A RESPIRATORY GAS - An airway adapter comprising a flow channel configured to carry a respiratory gas, and a body comprising a surface at least partially coated with a luminophore that is excited by received radiation, wherein the luminophore emits luminescent radiation indicative of oxygen concentration of the respiratory gas when the luminophore is in contact with the respiratory gas, wherein the body comprises a transparent radiation path surrounded by the surface, the body being configured to guide at least one of the received radiation and the luminescent radiation emitted by the luminophore. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325215 | SELF POWERED UNIVERSAL GAS FLOW INDICATOR - This document provides devices and systems for monitoring the flow of breathing-gases through a gas delivery cannula. For example, in one aspect, this document provides a light, such as an LED, which is illuminated to indicate gas flow. The LED can be powered by an inline turbine or paddlewheel that is configured to harvest kinetic power from the gas and transform that kinetic energy into electrical energy. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325216 | BREATHING ASSEMBLY FOR AIRCRAFT - A breathing assembly ( | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325217 | OXYGEN MODULE - The present disclosure provides a flexible oxygen supply system which can easily be adapted to different seat layouts and which is significantly improved with regard to test and maintenance possibilities. An oxygen module according to the present disclosure generally comprises an oxygen source, a mask and a tube between the oxygen source and a mask. The oxygen module further comprises fastening elements for fastening in a supply duct of an aircraft, and a locking element by means of which the cover of the oxygen module can be locked. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325218 | VENTILATION MASK WITH INTEGRATED PILOTED EXHALATION VALVE - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a mask for achieving positive pressure mechanical ventilation (inclusive of CPAP, ventilator support, critical care ventilation, emergency applications), and a method for a operating a ventilation system including such mask. The mask of the present invention includes a piloted exhalation valve that is used to achieve the target pressures/flows to the patient. The pilot for the valve may be pneumatic and driven from the gas supply tubing from the ventilator. The pilot may also be a preset pressure derived in the mask, a separate pneumatic line from the ventilator, or an electro-mechanical control. The mask of the present invention may further include a heat and moisture exchanger (HME) which is integrated therein. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325219 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE WITH TUBING ASSEMBLY - A patient interface device ( | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325220 | HOUSING AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR SUBSTANCE REMOVING AN UNDESIRED RESPIRATORY GAS COMPONENT OF A RESPIRATORY GAS FLOW AND AN ARRANGEMENT FOR VENTILATING LUNGS OF A SUBJECT - A housing for a substance removing an undesired component of a respiratory gas is disclosed herein. The housing includes a first space for the substance and a first wall surrounding part of the first space. The housing also includes a first end, surrounding part of the first space, comprising a first opening for the gas communication with the first space, and a second end, surrounding part of the first space, comprising a second opening for the gas communication with the first space. The housing further includes a first channel between the first and the second end for the gas flow, the first channel comprising a first orifice at the first end and a second orifice at the second end. The first orifice, the first opening, the second orifice and the second opening are in flow communication with outside the housing. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325221 | Lightweight Respirator - This invention relates to respirator, a half face mask with the shape of a concave-rectangular cup that fits the facial features comfortably. The mask covers user's mouth and nostrils to provide a breathing chamber and has three opening ports, one on the bottom receiving the filter cartridge and two of the same dimension on the sides receiving the exhalation tubes. The three components are grooved-fitting embedded into the mask and have one-way air flow functionality controlled by the mean of flapper valve mechanism. The filter cartridge contains layers of mesh and chemical compounds to filter dust particles, destroy carbon monoxide and absorb other toxic gases. The present invention offers a respirator having the functionality of a gas mask but aesthetic-simplicity shape of a half face mask which commuters can conveniently wear in polluted metropolitan or hazardous atmosphere to prevent dust particles and toxic gases go into wearer's lung. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325222 | SKIN-TONE COLORED CONDOMS - The invention provides a condom made of latex with a skin tone appearance wherein said skin tone is selected from within a spectrum of skin tones. The invention also provides a condom array including plural skin toned condoms, said array suitable to allow a user to select a condom having a particular skin tone, said array comprising a plurality of condoms, each made of latex and each having a skin tone, at least one of said condoms having a different skin tone from another of the condoms. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325223 | NASAL CAVITY INSERTION DEVICE FIXTURE AND NASAL CAVITY INSERTION DEVICE SET INCLUDING THE SAME - A fixture is provided for attachment to a device to be inserted into a nasal cavity. Further, the fixture is a nasal cavity insertion device fixture formed of a wire rod. The fixture includes a first wire rod part, a second wire rod part, and a third wire rod part. The second wire rod part is connected to the first wire rod part and formed by folding back the wire rod so as to be opposed to the first wire rod part. The third wire rod part is connected to the second wire rod part and formed by bending the wire rod so as to be disposed oppositely to a side of the second wire rod part facing the first wire rod part. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325224 | MOUTHGUARD FORMED OF PROPYLENE/ALPHA-OLEFIN POLYMER ELASTOMER - A self-customizable dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of a person including occlusal pads with a connecting arch or a u-shaped style base with upstanding labial and lingual walls. The appliance is formed of a semi-crystalline polyolefin polymer or crystallizable blend. In one embodiment, the appliance is formed of elastomeric propylene-ethylene polypropylene, optionally including high density polypropylene. An optional occlusal lifting pad can be used in the self-customizable dental appliance. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325225 | SWING BITE MINI MOUTHPIECE - A miniaturized mouthpiece for repositioning the user's mandible, thereby creating an edge to edge relationship of the user's anterior teeth, without covering or extending to the user's posterior teeth. This miniaturized mouthpiece may be formed from a substantially trapezoidal mouthpiece blank having major and minor sides that are substantially parallel to one another. These major and minor sides may be connected by two equal length non-parallel sides. This blank will typically have a gently curved and raised contact area that follows the curvature of the user's anterior dental arches. The mouthpiece blank will often be made of a thermoplastic material, so that upon application of heat, the blank can be deformed around the user's maxillary central incisors and often the user's maxillary lateral incisors as well, thus creating a mouthpiece that does not cover the user's molars or premolars, yet which creates an interocclusal gap when worn. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325226 | LOW SIDESTREAM SMOKE CIGARETTE WITH COMBUSTIBLE PAPER - A low sidestream smoke cigarette comprises a conventional tobacco rod, and a combustible treatment paper having a sidestream smoke treatment composition. The treatment composition comprises in combination, an oxygen storage and donor metal oxide oxidation catalyst and an essentially non-combustible finely divided porous particulate adjunct for said catalyst. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325227 | PORTABLE VAPORIZER - A vaporizer and method of vaporizing a botanical material is described. Embodiments of the apparatus include a self-contained, fully enclosed, battery operated vaporizer having an air inlet and a mouthpiece. The vaporizer includes a window for viewing a botanical material contained therein and a heating element that is also visible through the window and through an air inlet. The vaporizer also includes a push-button switch that rapidly provides power to heat air, which is then drawn through the botanical material by inhaling. Embodiments of the method include utilizing a push-button switch for heating vaporizer air and viewing the glow of the heating element as a signal that the vaporizer is ready for use. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325228 | ALKALOID COMPOSITION FOR E-CIGARETTE - An alkaloid composition for an e-cigarette contains a solvent and at least about 25 wt. % anatabine based on the total alkaloid weight of the composition. The alkaloid composition may be contained in a refilling cartridge for an e-cigarette, or in a container as part of a kit for refilling an e-cigarette. The alkaloid compositions disclosed herein feature a balanced form of alkaloids to provide an attractive alternative to smoking tobacco, in which nicotine makes up about 90 wt. % of the total alkaloid content. The alkaloid compositions are characterized by a significant quantity of anatabine, which has lower toxicity than other alkaloids such as nicotine. The alkaloid compositions enable individuals to experience the pleasure-enhancing attributes of conventional cigarette smoking, while avoiding exposure to combusted materials and other potentially hazardous components present in tobacco. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325229 | VAPORIZATION LIGHTER - A vaporization lighter flame casing is disclosed. The flame casing can include an attachment portion adapted to attach the flame casing to a lighter. The flame casing can also include a channel adapted to direct a hot air stream rising from a flame of the lighter when the lighter is lit. The flame casing can further include an outlet coupled to the channel through which the hot air stream exits the flame casing, where the outlet extends from the flame casing at an angle relative to the channel. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325230 | DISINTEGRATABLE PLUG WRAPS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS - A filter rod used in manufacture of a smoking article contains: (a) a rod of filter material, and (b) a plug wrap surrounding the rod of filter material. The overlapping side edges of the plug wrap are secured together with a plug wrap adhesive and the plug wrap adhesive comprises a disintegration accelerating agent. Alternatively or in addition, the plug wrap may contain perforations. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325231 | FILTERS HAVING IMPROVED DEGRADATION AND METHODS OF MAKING THEM - Degradable filters are disclosed, as well as methods of making them, that include the steps of applying a plasticizer containing a photoactive agent to cellulose ester fibers to obtain plasticized cellulose ester fibers; and forming the plasticized cellulose ester fibers into a filter. The cellulose ester fibers may comprise cellulose acetate, the plasticizer may be triacetin, and the photoactive agent may include a number of types of titanium dioxide, for example mixed phase titanium dioxide particles. The filters are useful, for example, in preparing cigarette filters. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325232 | CIGARETTE FILTER AND CAPSULE FILTER CIGARETTE USING SAME - There are provided with a plurality of filter materials ( | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325233 | CELLULOSE ESTERS HAVING MIXED-PHASE TITANIUM DIOXIDE PARTICLES FOR IMPROVED DEGRADATION - Degradable cellulose esters are disclosed that have incorporated therein or thereon mixed-phase titanium dioxide particles. The esters may be in the form of filters prepared by applying a plasticizer, having the mixed-phase titanium dioxide particles dispersed therein, to cellulose ester fibers to obtain plasticized cellulose ester fibers; and thereafter forming the plasticized cellulose ester fibers into a filter. Alternatively, the particles may be added to the dope from which the fibers are spun, or blended with a cellulose ester intended for molded articles. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325234 | WIG WITH FRAY-RESISTANT NECK PORTION AND METHOD - A wig that includes a wig cap for being fitted onto at least a portion of the head of a wearer, and an array of predominantly synthetic hair attached to a first area of the cap that excludes a second area of the cap above and adjacent the nape of the neck when being worn by the wearer. An array of predominantly natural hair is attached to the cap in the second area of the cap. The array of natural hair is adapted to engage the nape of the neck and garments proximate the nape of the neck to thereby avoid fraying of hair ends characteristic of synthetic hair. A method of fabricating a wig is also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325235 | Heating Applicator System For Products That May Be Degraded By Heat - A system for sampling a heated product comprising a disposable first subassembly having an applicator head, and a physically separate reusable second subassembly having an electric heating circuit. Prior to use, the two subassemblies are able to form a rigid connection. As a result of forming this connection, the applicator head is transferred to the second subassembly such that a portion of the electric heating circuit is inserted into an interior space of the applicator head. In this configuration, the second subassembly is used to apply heated product. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325236 | RAZOR HAVING SEPARATE BLADE GROUPS FOR SHAVING AND TRIMMING/SCULPTING - A razor system is provided for shaving facial and body hair, the razor system having a handle and a razor cartridge. The razor cartridge has a primary group of blades and a second group of blades, such that the primary group of blades makes a first common plane and the second group of blades makes a second working plane. The first common plane and the second working plane are directionally-opposed. The present invention further relates to a method of shaving with the razor system. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325237 | ABSORBER FOR USE IN HAIR TREATMENTS - A reusable absorber capable of absorbing perm chemicals and configured to enable at least a portion of the absorber to remain in place at an individual's hairline during a perm treatment. The absorber includes a cord, features for securing first and second ends of the cord together, and a lateral having at least one of two ends attached to the cord at a location in proximity to one end of the cord. The cord comprises an absorbent material that is resistant to chemical attack by perm chemicals and is capable of absorbing the perm chemicals. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325238 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE AMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHATE ESTER, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325239 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE QUATERNARY AMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHATE ESTER, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325240 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE AMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE CARBOXYLIC ACID, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - (a) The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for permanently coloring keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; (e) optionally, at least one thickening agent; (f) optionally, at least one alkaline agent; (g) optionally, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid present in the ready-to-use composition; (h) optionally, at least one salt; and (i) optionally, at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325241 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE POLYAMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHATE ESTER, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound having at least three amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325242 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE POLYAMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE SILICONE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least three amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least anionic silicone; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325243 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHOLIPID, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHATE ESTER, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one phospholipid compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325244 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHOLIPID, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE SILICONE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least anionic silicone; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325245 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE QUATERNARY AMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHATE ESTER, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; (e) optionally, at least one thickening agent; (f) optionally, at least one alkaline agent; (g) optionally, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid present in the ready-to-use composition; h) optionally, at least one salt; and (i) optionally, at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325246 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE FATTY QUATERNARY AMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE SILICONE, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for coloring keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least anionic silicone; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes; (e) optionally, at least one thickening agent; (f) optionally, at least one alkaline agent; (g) optionally, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid; (h) optionally, at least one salt; and (i) optionally, at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325247 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A FATTY MONOAMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A PHOSPHATE ESTER FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325248 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A FATTY QUATERNARY AMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A PHOSPHATE ESTER FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325249 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A POLYAMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND AN ANIONIC SILICONE FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325250 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A PHOSPHOLIPID, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A CARBOXYLATE COMPOUND FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325251 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A FATTY MONOAMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A CARBOXYLATE COMPOUND FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325252 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A FATTY MONOAMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND AN ANIONIC SILICONE FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325253 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A PHOSPHOLIPID, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND AN ANIONIC SILICONE FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325254 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A PHOSPHOLIPID, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A PHOSPHATE ESTER FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325255 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A POLYAMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A PHOSPHATE ESTER FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325256 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A POLYAMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A CARBOXYLATE COMPOUND FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325257 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A FATTY QUATERNARY AMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND A CARBOXYLATE COMPOUND FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325258 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A FATTY QUATERNARY AMINE, A NONIONIC SURFACTANT, AND AN ANIONIC SILICONE FOR LIFTING COLOR AND/OR IMPARTING SHINE ONTO KERATINOUS SUBSTRATES - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for lifting color and/or imparting shine onto keratinous substrates, the composition containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; and (d) at least one oxidizing agent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, and at least one salt. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325259 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE POLYAMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE CARBOXYLIC ACID, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least three amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325260 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE PHOSPHOLIPID, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE CARBOXYLIC ACID, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325261 | EMULSION DYEING COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE QUATERNARY AMINE, AT LEAST ONE NONIONIC SURFACTANT AND AT LEAST ONE CARBOXYLIC ACID AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for coloring keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325262 | HAIR CARE APPARATUS - An apparatus for dreadlocking hair comprising a motor and a means for holding or engaging a strand of hair. The holding means is rotated by the motor, so that the strand of hair is twisted into a dreadlock, that is, a twisted bundle of hair where hair on the surface of the bundle describes a purely helical path, at least in a newly dreadlocked part of the strand. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325263 | FLOSSING DEVICE - A flossing device including a first elongated member and a second elongated member each including a channel disposed at a top end, wherein each channel includes a first cross-sectional spacing and a second cross-sectional spacing, wherein the second cross-sectional spacing is less than the first cross-sectional spacing, and the second cross-sectional spacing is closer to a top edge of the first elongated member than the first cross-sectional spacing. The flossing device includes a floss string having a first end including an enlarged portion disposed within the channel of the elongated members, and sized to be substantially larger than the second cross-sectional spacing. The floss string may include a second end coupled to a top end of the second elongated member. The flossing device includes a seal and an aperture disposed on a surface of the elongated members and are disposed adjacent the channel. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325264 | Apparatus and Method for Producing Microcomponents and Use Of - An apparatus and the use of such an apparatus and method for producing microcomponents with component structures are presented which are generated in a process chamber on a substrate according to the LIGA method for example and are stripped from the enclosing photoresist with the help of a cooled remote plasma source. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325265 | WIPER CONTROL DEVICE AND WIPER CONTROL METHOD - A point value corresponding to a load state of an electric motor is set. The load state of the electric motor is detected so as to calculate a load point value of the electric motor and accumulate the load point values (S | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325266 | METHOD OF PREDICTING CLEANING PERFORMANCE AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD - A cleaning performance prediction method determines a first distance from the origin of an X-Y plane to a first cleaning point on the X-Y plane, and the X-Y coordinates being determined for cleaning of the substrate to be carried out under first cleaning conditions. The method also determines a second distance from the origin of the X-Y plane to a second cleaning point on the X-Y plane, the X-Y coordinates of the second cleaning point being determined in the same manner as those of the first cleaning point but for cleaning of the substrate to be carried out under second cleaning conditions different from the first cleaning conditions. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325267 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING EXERCISE MATS - A method for cleaning rubberized, plastic, or foam exercise mats is disclosed. The apparatus to accomplish this present method includes a machine having a frame structure, at least two sets of rollers, a mechanism coupled to the rollers to push and/or pull the mat through the machine, a cleaning solution application system, a scrubbing system, a cleaning solution removal system, and a housing to enclose the machine. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325268 | Mat Washing Machine and Method - Mat washing device, method of treating a mat, and method of preparing a location for washing mats. The mat washing device includes a system that may be transported on a flat bed trailer from one location to another. The mat washing device includes conveying systems, brush systems, rails systems and control mechanisms. The mat washing device may be used by placing mat, on edge, on a conveying system and conveying the mat to a first brushing system and a second brushing system. In one aspect the first brushing system includes a cable brush having a bolt secured at the end of a cable in order to beat or brush material from the mat when the cable brush is spun. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325269 | Semiconductor cleaner systems and methods - In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a EUV cleaner system and process for cleaning a EUV carrier. The euv cleaner system comprises separate dirty and cleaned environments, separate cleaning chambers for different components of the double container carrier, gripper arms for picking and placing different components using a same robot handler, gripper arms for holding different components at different locations, horizontal spin cleaning and drying for outer container, hot water and hot air (70 C) cleaning process, vertical nozzles and rasterizing megasonic nozzles for cleaning inner container with hot air nozzles for drying, separate vacuum decontamination chambers for outgassing different components, for example, one for inner and one for outer container with high vacuum (e.g., <10 | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325270 | RINSE AID - A method of washing ware in an automatic ware washing machine, is disclosed, using a rinse aid composition containing a polysaccharide. The polysaccharide adsorbs on the ware resulting in a sheeting action of the rinse solution leading to improved drying of the ware. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325271 | Semiconductor cleaner systems and methods - In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a EUV cleaner system and process for cleaning a EUV carrier. The euv cleaner system comprises separate dirty and cleaned environments, separate cleaning chambers for different components of the double container carrier, gripper arms for picking and placing different components using a same robot handler, gripper arms for holding different components at different locations, horizontal spin cleaning and drying for outer container, hot water and hot air (70 C) cleaning process, vertical nozzles and rasterizing megasonic nozzles for cleaning inner container with hot air nozzles for drying, separate vacuum decontamination chambers for outgassing different components, for example, one for inner and one for outer container with high vacuum (e.g., <10 | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325272 | Semiconductor cleaner systems and methods - In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a EUV cleaner system and process for cleaning a EUV carrier. The euv cleaner system comprises separate dirty and cleaned environments, separate cleaning chambers for different components of the double container carrier, gripper arms for picking and placing different components using a same robot handler, gripper arms for holding different components at different locations, horizontal spin cleaning and drying for outer container, hot water and hot air (70 C) cleaning process, vertical nozzles and rasterizing megasonic nozzles for cleaning inner container with hot air nozzles for drying, separate vacuum decontamination chambers for outgassing different components, for example, one for inner and one for outer container with high vacuum (e.g., <10 | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325273 | Semiconductor cleaner systems and methods - In an embodiment, the present invention discloses a EUV cleaner system and process for cleaning a EUV carrier. The euv cleaner system comprises separate dirty and cleaned environments, separate cleaning chambers for different components of the double container carrier, gripper arms for picking and placing different components using a same robot handler, gripper arms for holding different components at different locations, horizontal spin cleaning and drying for outer container, hot water and hot air (70 C) cleaning process, vertical nozzles and rasterizing megasonic nozzles for cleaning inner container with hot air nozzles for drying, separate vacuum decontamination chambers for outgassing different components, for example, one for inner and one for outer container with high vacuum (e.g., <10 | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325274 | TWO-FLUID NOZZLE AND SUBSTRATE LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE LIQUID PROCESSING METHOD - A two-fluid nozzle | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325275 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER - A rotary chuck adapted to hold a substrate. The rotary chuck has a rotatable chuck portion and an edge grip having a movable grip member movably mounted to the rotatable chuck portion, the moveable grip member being substantially free moving so that rotation of the rotating chuck portion causes the moveable grip member to move in a plane substantially aligned with a surface of the substrate to engage the substrate in a engaged position. A resilient element is coupled to the moveable grip member, the resilient member biasing the grip member to a disengaged position. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325276 | DISHWASHER WITH ROTATING ZONE WASH SPRAYERS - An automatic dishwasher has a rotatable spray arm and at least one rotatable sprayer, a drive link coupling the rotation of the rotatable spray arm and the at least one rotatable sprayer, and a drive for directly driving at least one of the rotatable spray arm and the at least one rotatable sprayer. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325277 | DISHWASHER SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY - A spray arm assembly for a dishwasher system is disclosed. The spray arm assembly includes a spray arm which has an internal chamber, a liquid inlet in flow communication with the internal chamber to supply the internal chamber with liquid from a source of liquid, an outlet passageway in flow communication with the internal chamber for discharging liquid from the internal chamber, an air inlet in flow communication with the outlet passageway, and a region adjacent the air inlet and defining part of the outlet passageway. The region is configured to create a venturi effect at the air inlet when the liquid passes through the region so that air is drawn into the outlet passageway from the air inlet and a mixture of air and liquid is discharged from the outlet passageway. A dishwasher system incorporating such a spray arm assembly is also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325278 | Umbrella Apparatus - An umbrella apparatus having a canopy portion hingedly coupled to a pole portion. The umbrellas apparatus includes a rechargeable electrical power system that provides electrical power to an electromechanical opening and closing system and a light assembly. A solar energy system is conductively coupled to the rechargeable electrical power system and is utilized to collect and convert solar energy to electrical energy for recharging the electrical power system. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325279 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAINMENT UNIT - The present invention relates to environmental containment units, and more particularly to an environmental containment unit with a disposable barrier for use in hospitals, healthcare facilities, clean rooms, and other interiors for creating a controlled localized environment. In one embodiment, an environmental containment unit includes a frame and a disposable barrier supported by the frame. The barrier wraps around a top portion of the frame. The barrier includes a tube and a floor, and the tube may be made of polyethylene film. The barrier is disposable after a single use. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325280 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION UNITS - Embodiments of the present invention may include a thermoelectric conversion unit having a pair of substrates opposing each other, thermoelectric conversion elements provided between the pair of substrates, a frame member, and a case. The frame member may be mounted along an outer peripheral portion of the pair of substrates. The case may be formed with flow channels having an opened structure. Opening portions of the flow channels may be covered with the substrates. The case may include a peripheral wall portion configured to cover the outer peripheral portion of the frame member. The peripheral wall portion of the case and the outer peripheral portion of the frame member preferably tightly contact each other to achieve sealing. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325281 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The method of manufacturing a thermoelectric conversion module includes the steps of providing a first inner surface of a first substrate with plural first electrodes and a first positioning portion, wherein the first positioning portion is located at a predetermined position to the first electrodes without overlapping with the first electrodes, providing a second inner surface of a second substrate with plural second electrodes and a second positioning portion, wherein the second positioning portion is located at a predetermined position to the second electrodes without overlapping with the second electrodes, providing the first electrodes with plural thermoelectric conversion elements, positioning a spacer to the first substrate with a third positioning portion of the spacer on the first positioning portion, and providing the thermoelectric conversion elements with the second electrodes by positioning the second substrate to the spacer with the second positioning portion on a fourth positioning portion of the spacer. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325282 | SOLAR CELLS WITH GRID WIRE INTERCONNECTIONS - A plurality of solar cells is connected together in a shingled fashion. Each of the solar cells includes grid wires that are attached to an electrode of the solar cell so as to receive charge carriers produced when photons are absorbed by the solar cell. The grid wires are then interconnected with adjacent solar cells when the solar cells are shingled together. The grid wires may be applied to the solar cells via a laminate and the electrical interconnection of the grid wires may be achieved by the use of a conductive epoxy. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325283 | Solar Power System with Communication Network Utilizing Magnetic Fields - A solar power system with a communications network for reporting the performance status of each solar module in the array. The network includes short range peer-to-peer wireless links between adjacent solar modules along the rows and columns of the array, resulting in a matrix network topology. The wireless links are implemented with modulated magnetic fields. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325284 | THIN-FILM SILICON TANDEM SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The photovoltaic cell comprises, deposited on a transparent substrate in the following order: a first conductive oxide layer; a first p-i-n junction; a second p-i-n junction; a second conductive oxide layer, wherein said first conductive oxide layer is substantially transparent and comprises a low-pressure chemical vapor deposited ZnO layer; and said second conductive oxide layer comprises an at least partially transparent low-pressure chemical vapor deposited ZnO layer; and wherein said first p-i-n junction comprises in the following order: a layer of p-doped a-Si:H deposited using PECVD and having at its end region facing toward said second p-i-n junction a higher band gap than at its end region facing toward said first conductive oxide layer; a buffer layer of a-Si:H deposited using PECVD without voluntary addition of a dopant; a layer of substantially intrinsic a-Si:H deposited using PECVD; a first layer of n-doped a-Si:H deposited using PECVD; and a layer of n-doped μc-Si:H deposited using PECVD; and wherein said second p-i-n junction comprises in the following order a layer of p-doped μc-Si:H deposited using PECVD; a layer of substantially intrinsic μc-Si:H deposited using PECVD; and a second layer of n-doped a-Si:H deposited using PECVD. The photovoltaic converter panel comprises at least one such photovoltaic cell. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325285 | WET-TYPE SOLAR BATTERY AND WET-TYPE SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A wet-type solar battery including a support composed of a light transmissive material and a stack in which a conductive layer, a photoelectric conversion layer containing a porous semiconductor, a porous insulating layer, and a counter electrode conductive layer are stacked in this order is provided. The conductive layer is divided into a first region including a portion where the photoelectric conversion layer is to be formed on a surface thereof and a second region where the photoelectric conversion layer is not to be formed. A protection film for preventing internal short-circuiting, which is not greater in film thickness than the photoelectric conversion layer, is formed in at least a part around the photoelectric conversion layer on the surface of the first region. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325286 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes solar cells and a wiring member connecting the solar cells. At least one side portion of the wiring member is bonded to a portion of a first principal surface of the solar cell where both first and second electrodes are provided, by adhesive resin layer. A first portion of the resin adhesive layer, which is located between the at least one side portion of the wiring member and the first electrode is thinner than a second portion of the adhesive resin layer, which is located between the at least one side portion of the wiring member 11 and the second electrode such that the at least one side portion of the wiring member is electrically connected with the first electrode while being electrically insulated from the second electrode. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325287 | PHOTONIC ENERGY CONCENTRATOR WITH INTEGRAL SUPPORT RIBS - Apparatus and methods are provided for use with solar energy. A curved surface includes integral support ribs extending away from a backside thereof. A dichroic surface treatment is born on the curved surface to define a curved dichroic surface. A curved reflector is disposed apart from the backside of the curved dichroic surface. Photovoltaic cells can be disposed at respective photonic energy concentration regions defined by the curved dichroic surface and the curved reflector. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325288 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - The present invention relates to a photovoltaic module. A photovoltaic module according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a solar cell module, a micro-inverter to convert DC power generated by the solar cell module into AC power, a controller to control the micro-inverter's operation, and an interface unit connected to power grid supplying external electrical power and to provide the AC power to the power grid, the controller to control operation of the micro-inverter such that the AC power is matched to the external electrical power flowing into the power grid. The photovoltaic module according to the present invention can provide electrical power generated at solar cell modules through a simple connection to power grid which supplies electrical power to home, reducing consumption of electrical power flowing into home. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325289 | HIGH CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR MODULE - The present invention relates generally to a high concentrator photovoltaic (HCPV) solar module with a single paraboloidal reflective optic for each solar cell. The point-focus embodiments described in this present invention can achieve much higher concentration ratios in a smaller area. The truncated narrow parabaloidal reflector has a long focal length to aperture ratio, which is an important characteristic for HCPV modules. Because of the long focal lengths of these HCPV systems, the solar cell receives concentrated light under a narrow high angle of incident light. Single-cell units and arrays are disclosed. A passive cooling system for the printed circuit board that supports the photovoltaic cell is also disclosed. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325290 | SOLAR COGENERATION VESSEL - An offshore vessel embodies a mobile buoyant energy recovery system enabled to extract energy from solar power. An exemplary energy recovery system comprises concentrating solar thermal power systems (CSP) or concentrating photovoltaic power (CPV) systems on the deck of the vessel. Within the vessel hull, ballast water serves multiple purposes. The ballast not only stabilizes the vessel, but also provides reactant for hydrogen electrolysis or ammonia synthesis, or steam for a turbine. For CPV systems the ballast conducts heat as a coolant improving the efficiency and durability of photovoltaic cells. For CSP systems the ballast water becomes superheated steam through a primary heat exchanger in the concentrator. In some embodiments, some steam from the CSP primary heat exchanger or from the CPV coolant system undergoes high-pressure electrolysis of enhanced efficiency due to its high temperature. In some embodiments, the remaining steam that did not undergo electrolysis drives a steam turbine providing electrical current for electrolysis. A secondary heat exchanger takes heat from the steam expelled from an energy storage process to efficiently distill ballast water at a lower temperature thus minimizing corrosion and build-up of scale. A remote control Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) determines position, navigation, configuration, and operation of the preferably unmanned modular mobile buoyant energy recovery structure based on Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Velocity Performance Prediction (VPP) models, Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) and various onboard sensors and controls. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325291 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BACK ELECTRODE TYPE, SOLAR CELL, BACK ELECTRODE TYPE SOLAR CELL AND BACK ELECTRODE TYPE SOLAR CELL MODULE - A method for producing a back electrode type solar cell including the steps of forming a light-receiving surface diffusion layer and an anti-reflection film by applying, to a light-receiving surface of a silicon substrate, a solution containing a compound containing an impurity identical in conductivity type to the silicon substrate, a titanium alkoxide, and an alcohol, followed by heat treatment, and forming a light-receiving surface passivation film on the light-receiving surface of the silicon substrate by heat treatment; a back electrode type solar cell including a light-receiving surface diffusion layer, and an anti-reflection film on the light-receiving surface diffusion layer, made of titanium oxide containing an impurity identical in conductivity type to a silicon substrate; and a back electrode type solar cell module including the back electrode type solar cells. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325292 | SOLAR CELL MODULE, BACK SHEET STRUCTURE THEREOF AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell module, a back sheet structure thereof and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The back sheet structure includes a bottom adhesive layer, an insulating layer, a moisture barrier layer and a weather-resistant layer. The bottom adhesive layer is formed by materials including a polyurethane material and a silane material. The silane material amounts to 0.5-1.5% of the weight of the bottom adhesive layer. The insulating layer is disposed on the bottom adhesive layer. The moisture barrier layer is disposed on the insulating layer. The weather-resistant layer is disposed on the moisture barrier layer. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325293 | SOLAR MODULE HAVING IMPROVED CORROSION PROPERTIES - Solar modules are provided that include a front pane, an inter layer into which solar cells are embedded, and at least one back side foil, which increases the life span of the solar modules. The at least one back side foil is provided with holes having a density of at most 0.2 cm | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325294 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH REMOVABLE WIND DEFLECTOR - A photovoltaic (PV) module assembly including a PV module, a deflector, and a clip. The PV module includes a PV device and a frame. A PV laminate is assembled to the frame, and the frame includes a support arm forming a seat. The deflector defines a front face and a rear face, with the clip extending from either the trailing frame member or the rear face of the deflector. In a mounted state, the deflector is nested within the seat and is releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip. In some embodiments, the support arm forms a second seat, with the PV module assembly providing a second mounted state in which the deflector is in a differing orientation/slope, nested within the second seat and releasably mounted to the trailing frame member via the clip. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325295 | Photoelectric device and a method for manufacturing a transparent electrode - An arrangement includes a transparent substrate, at least one transparent electrically conductive layer on the substrate. At least one photoelectric device for converting radiation energy into electrical energy can be arranged on the at least one transparent electrically conductive layer. The at least one transparent electrically conductive layer includes at least one first transparent electrically conductive layer and at least one second transparent electrically conductive layer. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325296 | GRAPHENE-ON-SUBSTRATE AND TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE AND TRANSISTOR INCLUDING THE GRAPHENE-ON-SUBSTRATE - A graphene-on-substrate includes a substrate, a first intermediate layer disposed on the substrate, and graphene disposed on the first intermediate layer, where the first intermediate layer comprises a material having an intermediate polarity value between a polarity of the substrate and a polarity of the graphene. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325297 | GLASS COMPOSITION AND CONDUCTIVE PASTE FOR ALUMINUM ELECTRODE WIRING, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT PROVIDED WITH THAT ALUMINUM ELECTRODE WIRING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THIS ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - Disclosed is a constitution formed from an oxide of an element having a smaller work function than aluminum. This oxide is comprises an oxide of vanadium (V), an oxide of an alkaline earth metal and an oxide of an alkali metal. The elements for the alkaline earth metal are comprise one or more elements out of the elements calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr) and barium (Ba) and at least contain barium. The elements for the alkali metal include at least one or more of sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb) and cesium (Cs). When the element vanadium is included as vanadium pentoxide (V | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325298 | METHODS OF MAKING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - One aspect of the present invention includes method of making a photovoltaic device. The method includes disposing an absorber layer on a window layer, wherein the absorber layer includes a first region and a second region. The method includes disposing the first region adjacent to the window layer in a first environment including oxygen at a first partial pressure; and disposing the second region on the first region in a second environment including oxygen at a second partial pressure, wherein the first partial pressure is greater than the second partial pressure. One aspect of the present invention includes a photovoltaic device. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325299 | Photonic Bandgap Solar Cells - A photovoltaic cell for use in a solar cell panel and a method of forming a photovoltaic cell for use in a solar cell panel are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell includes a plurality of first layers of a first material having a first thickness and a first optical characteristic; a plurality of second layers of a second material having a second thickness and a second optical characteristic, each of the plurality of layers of the first material adjacent to two of the plurality of layers of the second material; wherein the second material includes a metal. In one aspect, the first material includes a semiconductor. In a further aspect, the plurality of first layers includes layers formed from two different semiconductor materials. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325300 | INVERTED METAMORPHIC (IMM) SOLAR CELL SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND LASER LIFT-OFF METHOD FOR THE SAME - An inverted metamorphic (IMM) solar cell semiconductor structure for use of a laser lift-off (LLO) process using external laser is introduced. The IMM solar cell semiconductor structure includes a substrate layer, a sacrifice layer, a plurality of bandgap layers, and a handle layer. The sacrifice layer, formed on the substrate layer, is made of a material containing a III-V compound. The bandgap layers, formed on the sacrifice layer, are for producing movements of electronic holes according to an absorbed extrinsic light wavelength. The handle layer is formed on the bandgap layers. Laser penetrates the substrate layer to fall on the sacrifice layer, such that the bandgap layers are lifted off by the sacrifice layer, thereby resulting in a high-efficiency IMM solar cell. A LLO laser lift-off method for the IMM solar cell semiconductor is further provided. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325301 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, LIGHT DETECTING DEVICE, AND LIGHT DETECTING METHOD - The present invention has an object to provide a photoelectric conversion device which can be manufactured through a simple manufacturing process, achieve photoelectric conversion over a wide range of wavelength regions, and attain high photoelectric conversion efficiency even in the infrared wavelength region, a photodetection device, and a photodetection method. This photoelectric conversion device | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325302 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE OR INFLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device according to the present invention includes: a first electrode; a second electrode; and a p-type window layer, a buffer layer, a light absorbing layer and an n-type layer, which are sequentially stacked between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein, when the p-type window layer is composed of hydrogenated amorphous silicon oxide, the buffer layer is composed of either hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide or hydrogenated amorphous silicon oxide, and wherein, when the p-type window layer is composed of hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbide, the buffer layer is composed of hydrogenated amorphous silicon oxide. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325303 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device includes a substrate; a first unit cell disposed on the substrate and comprising a p-type window layer, an i-type photoelectric conversion layer and an n-type layer; an intermediate reflector disposed on the first unit cell and comprising a hydrogenated n-type microcrystalline silicon carbide or a hydrogenated n-type microcrystalline silicon nitride profiled such that carbon concentration or nitride concentration is higher the farther it is from a light incident side; and a second unit cell disposed on the intermediate reflector and comprising a p-type window layer, an i-type photoelectric conversion layer and an n-type layer. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325304 | CONTACT FOR SILICON HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS - A photovoltaic device and method include a substrate coupled to an emitter side structure on a first side of the substrate and a back side structure on a side opposite the first side of the substrate. The emitter side structure or the back side structure include layers alternating between wide band gap layers and narrow band gap layers to provide a multilayer contact with an effectively increased band offset with the substrate and/or an effectively higher doping level over a single material contact. An emitter contact is coupled to the emitter side structure on a light collecting end portion of the device. A back contact is coupled to the back side structure opposite the light collecting end portion. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325305 | OHMIC CONTACT BETWEEN THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND CARBON-BASED TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE - A photovoltaic device and method include a photovoltaic stack having an N-doped layer, a P-doped layer and an intrinsic layer. A transparent electrode is formed on the photovoltaic stack and includes a carbon based layer and a high work function metal layer. The high work function metal layer is disposed at an interface between the carbon based layer and the P-doped layer such that the high work function metal layer forms a reduced barrier contact and is light transmissive. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325306 | FIRE RESISTANT BACK-SHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A back-sheet for a photovoltaic module is provided comprising a fire resistant polymeric film and a second polymeric film adhered to the fire resistant polymeric film. The fire resistant polymeric film comprises a polymer that does not melt at temperatures below 275° C. and an inorganic particulate filler selected from inorganic metal oxides and inorganic metal nitrides, and combinations thereof. The fire resistant polymeric film contains from 40 to 75 weight percent inorganic particulate filler based on the total weight of the film, and the fire resistant polymeric film has an average thickness of at least 85 microns. A photovoltaic module comprising such a back-sheet is also provided. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325307 | LOW BOW ALUMINUM PASTE WITH AN ALKALINE EARTH METAL SALT ADDITIVE FOR SOLAR CELLS - Disclosed are aluminum paste compositions for forming an aluminum back electrode, processes to form aluminum back electrode of solar cells, and the solar cells so-produced. The aluminum paste composition has particulate aluminum and an additive wherein the additive is a salt of an alkaline earth metal ion and an organic counterion dispersed in an organic vehicle. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325308 | SILVER PASTE COMPOSITION AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Provided are a silver paste composition and a solar cell using the same. The silver paste composition is applied on an anti-reflection film, and includes silver powder, glass frit powder, an organic binder and a plasticizer. The silver paste composition for forming a front electrode of a solar cell has a uniform printed pattern and good affinity for a substrate. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325309 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD - [The PROBLEMS] A solar cell capable of preventing scratches from occurring on a junction portion between a semiconductor layer and a semiconductor substrate, and capable of suppressing deterioration of conversion efficiency is provided. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325310 | LAMINATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, AND FUNCTIONAL ELEMENT USING SAME - Provided is a laminate which includes a transparent conductive film layer that is composed of an oxide thin film mainly composed of titanium oxide and contains an additional element such as niobium, and also contains an anatase phase having more excellent crystallinity and further has high refractive index and low resistivity by forming an optimal buffer layer on the substrate. Also provided are: a semiconductor light emitting element which comprises the laminate; and a functional element such as a solar cell, which includes the laminate. | 2012-12-27 |
| 20120325311 | GLASS COMPOSITION FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND MATERIAL FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - The glass composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell of the present invention is characterized by including, as a glass composition, in terms of mass %, 60 to 87% of Bi | 2012-12-27 |
