52nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100326468 | MAGNETIC TOOL CLEANER - An apparatus and method for cleaning metal debris from a magnetic tool (some tools of which have magnetic properties) is disclosed. For one embodiment, the magnetic cleaner comprises a magnetic element suitably sized to interface with a surface of a tool associated with metal debris. A housing comprising a magnetic interface constructed of magnetically transparent material surrounds the magnetic element wherein the remainder of the housing is optionally constructed from material that forms a magnetic barrier. The magnetic element may be movably associated with the housing allowing the magnetic element to be associated/disassociated with the housing magnetic interface. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326469 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICTING THIN FILM TRANSISTOR ARRAY SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of fabricating a thin film transistor array substrate. The apparatus includes a dip strip part for stripping a photo-resist pattern and a thin film formed on a substrate by using a stripper; a removing part for removing residual photo-resist and thin film from the substrate; and a jet strip part for jetting the stripper to remove residual particles of photo-resist and thin film left on the substrate. The method of fabricating includes dipping a substrate in a stripper, wherein the substrate has a photo-resist pattern and a thin film, the thin film being formed on an entire surface of the substrate so as to cover the photo-resist pattern; removing residual photo-resist and thin film using the stripper; and removing particles of residual photo-resist and thin film left on the substrate. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326470 | METHOD FOR CLEANING HVAC SYSTEM AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING CLEANING EFFECTIVENESS - A method of cleaning and a system and method of determining the effectiveness of a cleaning process for an HVAC system including a heat exchanger having a coil matrix. The coil matrix includes a plurality of rows of heat exchanging coils in which each adjacent row of coils is offset. The plurality of rows define channels extending through the coil matrix between an upstream side and a downstream side. The heat exchanger cleaning method includes applying a cleaning solution and a wet steam mixture directed into the channels. The effectiveness of the cleaning method is determine by a system and method which measures various operating parameters at the inlet side and outlet side of the heat exchanger both before and after the cleaning process. The system and method calculate a SEER rating using the total amount of heat removed by the HVAC system and the total power usage of the HVAC system. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326471 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A dishwasher appliance is provided, and includes a control device configured to direct one of a series of automatic wash cycles to be executed by the dishwasher appliance. Each successive wash cycle within the series having an increased energy usage level over a previous automatic wash cycle, wherein each energy usage level is determined from at least one operational parameter associated with the respective automatic wash cycle. An actuator device is operably engaged with the control device, and is configured to be responsive to the user to select a subsequent automatic wash cycle to be executed by the dishwasher appliance as directed by the control device, the subsequent automatic wash cycle comprising one of a previous automatic wash cycle and a successive automatic wash cycle in the series of automatic wash cycles, with respect to the one of the series of automatic wash cycles. An associated method is also provided. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326472 | AUTOMATED WASHING SYSTEM WITH COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION - A system is provided for providing automated washing and verifying compliance of use. The system provides for identifying individual users of one or more cleaning stations through various technologies, such as RFID. Individual's use of cleaning stations is monitored to determine compliance with hand-washing requirements. A compliance report may be generated based on data associated with one or more individuals' use of the cleaning station(s). Educational and/or entertainment content may be displayed to the user when he or she is using the cleaning station. Additionally, the cleaning station may identify containers having authorized consumables such as soap or disinfectant. Optional automated collection and forwarding of hygiene compliance information is performed to provide compliance monitors, such as a regulatory agency, with such information. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326473 | SYSTEM FOR CLEANING COMPONENTS FOR FILLING HOLES IN A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH A FLUID FILL MATERIAL - A method for cleaning components of a system for filling holes in a printed circuit board with a fluid fill material includes removing the components being a dispensing head and a manifold connected to the dispensing head preferably as a single unit. The single unit is retained in that format. Excess fluid material from the dispensing head and manifold is evacuated preferably by passing air through the dispensing head and manifold. Then the dispensing head and manifold is placed in a cleaning tub, and the manifold is attached to a solvent pump line. The dispensing head and manifold is flushed with a flow of solvent from the solvent pump line; and excess solvent from the dispensing head and manifold is evacuated, by passing air through the dispensing head and manifold. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326474 | ELECTRICAL GENERATOR PARALLEL RING RESIN REMOVAL TOOLING - A resin removal tooling system for electric generator parallel rings including: a non-rotating sheath; a shaft mounted in the non-rotating sheath; a cleaning ball attached to the shaft, the non-rotating sheath positioning the cleaning ball; a high speed motor coupled to the shaft for rotating the shaft; a variable power supply connected to the high speed motor; and a tachometer for measuring a rotational speed of the high speed motor and the cleaning ball. A process of cleaning resin out of an electrical generator parallel ring including the following steps: inserting a cleaning ball mounted on a shaft into the parallel ring; verifying a location of the cleaning ball; rotating the shaft; measuring a rotational speed of the cleaning ball with a tachometer; and removing resin with the cleaning ball. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326475 | PIPE CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Pipe cleaning apparatus is provided, including a compressed air supply unit, a liquid supply unit, and a control unit. The compressed air supply unit generates compressed air and supplies a target pipe to be cleaned with the generated compressed air. The liquid supply unit pumps a liquid and supplies the target pipe with the pumped liquid. The control unit controls the compressed air supply unit and the liquid supply unit to be alternately supplied with the compressed air and the pumped liquid at a predetermined interval. According to the pipe cleaning apparatus, since the target pipe is alternately supplied with the compressed air and the pumped liquid which have different compression and expansion ratios, the compressed air and the pumped liquid simultaneously undergo compression and expansion to then move forward. In addition, a force of oscillatory movement applied to sludge or scale deposited on the interior surface of the pipe and a movement rate are increased. Therefore, the removal efficiency of the sludge or scale can be improved. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326476 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING A SUBSTRATE AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - An apparatus for processing substrate includes a spin chuck, a first nozzle and a second nozzle. The spin chuck fixes and spins the substrate on which a photoresist layer is formed. The first nozzle is disposed over the spin chuck and provides a treatment liquid on the substrate so as to remove the photoresist layer. The second nozzle is disposed over the spin chuck and provides a mist including deionized water or hydrogen peroxide on the substrate to make contact with the treatment liquid so as to increase a temperature of the treatment liquid. Therefore, efficiency of removing the photoresist layer may be improved. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326477 | PROCESS FOR TREATMENT OF SUBSTRATES WITH WATER VAPOR OR STEAM - A method of treating a substrate comprises, in one aspect, placing a substrate having material on a surface thereof in a treatment chamber; directing a stream of a liquid treatment composition to impinge the substrate surface; and directing a stream of water vapor to impinge the substrate surface and/or to impinge the liquid treatment composition. A preferred aspect of this invention is the removal of materials, and preferably photoresist, from a substrate, wherein the treatment composition is a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors. In another aspect, a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors are dispensed onto a portion of the substrate surface that is less than the entire surface of the substrate in an amount effective to treat the portion of the substrate surface, and the liquid sulfuric acid composition is exposed to water vapor in an amount effective to increase the temperature of the liquid sulfuric acid composition above the temperature of the liquid sulfuric acid composition prior to exposure to the water vapor. The substrate may be enveloped with a water vapor and/or an optionally nitrogen gas environment during the treatment steps. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326478 | DISHWASHER - The present invention relates to a dishwasher. A dishwasher includes a washing tub in which dishes are placed, a steam generator that generates steam and a nozzle part in which a flow direction of the steam is diverted at least one time to allow the steam exhausted to the washing tub. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326479 | PAINT REMOVER - A paint removal system is disclosed which comprises an environmentally safe paint stripping composition of which the primary constituent is benzyl alcohol, and which is applied to a substrate of one or more layers of paint to be removed from a surface. An impermeable biodegradable membrane is used in conjunction therewith, whereby the membrane is applied as a cover over the applied paint stripper to assist in the penetration of the paint stripping compound into the layers of paint and to assist in subsequent removal of the released paint and used stripper. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326480 | DISHWASHER HAVING SORPTION DRYING DEVICE - A dishwasher comprising a washing container, devices for washing dishes by means of rinsing liquor, and a sorption drying device which is connected in an air-conducting manner to the washing container via an outlet of the washing container and an inlet of the washing container. The sorption drying device is provided with a sorption column encompassing reversibly dehydratable material. The outlet and the inlet of the washing container are connected to the sorption drying device without mounting an air duct therebetween. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326481 | Mobile method for servicing or cleaning a utility sewer or drainage pipe - The present invention relates to a compact user friendly multi tool mobile sewer jetting and in ground utility servicing vehicle with one or more reels mounted on an articulated boom. A vacuum excavation system with a vacuum hose and vacuum hose reel may also be mounted on the mobile vehicle. The articulated boom having a first end pivotably mounted to a mobile vehicle. The articulated boom may have sufficient strength to support a jetter hose reel mounted near a second end of the boom and the boom may have sufficient move ability to position and stabilize the reel near a man hole or service work area for user friendly use by an operator. Sensors, monitors and controllers are included to gather data related to the operation of the service vehicle, the boom, the reels, and the utilities they use and service. The boom articulation may be powered. Functions of the operation may be remotely operated and wirelessly controlled. An RFID may be used to identify operators. GPS may be used to document location and time a service is accomplished. Cameras may be used to monitor, control and measure aspects of the service operation. Data logging and computers collect, store and assimilate data related to the interaction of the various functions and supply data to programs such as a GSI utility mapping program. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326482 | TANK CLEANING APPARATUS - A cleaning device for cleaning of the inside of tanks and similar containers by a cleaning fluid, the cleaning device including a connector part for connecting the cleaning device to a piping system, a rotor part rotatably arranged relative to the connector part and a holding part for rotatably holding the rotor part adjacent to relative to the connector part, and where the holding part is provided with a first holding arrangement which co-operates with a corresponding second holding arrangement on the connector part releasably hold the holding part to the a connector part, where the holding part can rotated around its longitudinal direction between a holding position and a releasing position. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326483 | Expulsion apparatus - An expulsion apparatus for a cleaning fluid or treatment fluid, in particular a lance for a high-pressure cleaner, includes a fluid feed line at whose one end a head piece is connected pivotably about a pivot axis and setting means for the changing of the fluid throughflow rate through the head piece, wherein the head piece and the setting means are coupled such that the fluid throughflow rate through the head piece varies in dependence on the set pivot angle between the fluid feed line and the head piece. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326484 | VIBRATING AND ULTRASONIC WASHER - A vibrating and ultrasonic washer which is composed of a case externally provided with a cover and a switch button, and interiorly provided with control circuits, a UV sterilizing light and a vibration device; wherein the vibration device includes pluralities of support mats, a vibration motor and/or at least an ultrasound generator and a washing tank; the vibration motor and/or at least one ultrasound generator is/are provided on a base board and controlled by the control circuits; the base board is connected into the case via the pluralities of support mats; the washing tank is stacked on the base board; thereby the articles to be washed can be put in the washing tank to accomplish cleaning and sterilizing purposes via the vibration waves and/or ultrasound. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326485 | Outdoor canopy - An outdoor canopy includes a canopy frame, a canopy shelter and a side entrance arrangement. The canopy frame includes a roof frame and a legs frame downwardly extended from the roof frame to form a canopy area. The canopy shelter, which is made of waterproof fabric, is detachably fastening at the canopy frame to define a ceiling wall, a front wall, a rear wall and two sidewalls for enclosing the canopy area therewithin. The side entrance arrangement is formed on one of the sidewalls of the canopy shelter for a user to gain entry to and exit the canopy area without having to pass through the front entrance, wherein the side entrance arrangement contains a side entrance opening formed on the corresponding sidewall of the canopy shelter, and comprise at least one entrance fabric operatively mounted on the corresponding sidewall. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326486 | THERMAL TRANSMITTER FOR ENERGY USE OF THERMAL RADIATION AND CONVECTION - A thermogenerator is fitted with a thermal transmitter arranged between a thermal storage battery and a thermal diffuser. The transmitter preferably forms a thermal barrier with imbedded Peltier elements acting as thermal gates between the accumulator and the diffuser. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326487 | THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT AND THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - The present invention provides thermoelectric elements, each of which can transfer heat efficiently to a heat source with a curved surface, such as a columnar heat source. A thermoelectric element of the present invention includes a laminate with two different types of thermoelectric conversion materials that are layered alternately from one end to the other end as well as a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed at both ends of the laminate, respectively, wherein the laminate has a shape surrounding a straight line axis from the one end to the other end, when viewed from the direction along the axis, the laminate has an inner circumference with a circular or arc shape and each boundary between respective layers formed of the two different types of thermoelectric conversion materials is disposed in such a manner as to separate from a straight line as the boundary approaches an outer circumference from the inner circumference of the laminate, where the straight line passes an inner circumference-side edge point of the boundary, with the axis being a starting point thereof. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326488 | Simulated photovoltaic module and array including same - A photovoltaic array includes a functioning photovoltaic module for converting sunlight into electricity. The functioning photovoltaic module includes a first panel having a first exterior surface. The array further includes a simulated photovoltaic module disposed adjacent to the functioning photovoltaic module. The simulated photovoltaic module includes a second panel having a second exterior surface simulating an appearance of the first exterior surface of the functioning photovoltaic module. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326489 | LIGHT-ELECTRICITY CONVERSION DEVICE - Light-electricity conversion devices based on II-VI semiconductor materials are provided. The light-electricity conversion devices are able to cover a wide spectrum range. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326490 | PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL WITH HOT PLUG CONNECTOR - A photovoltaic assembly is provided, which includes a docking station to facilitate the transmission of DC electricity from the photovoltaic panel and the transmission of AC electricity to various electric appliances. The photovoltaic assembly includes an inverter module that connects to the docking station through a connector. The system enables replacement and insertion of the inverter module without affecting the functioning of the photovoltaic assembly. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326491 | DOPANT-CONTAINING CONTACT MATERIAL - A photovoltaic device can include a doped contact layer adjacent to a semiconductor absorber layer, where the doped contact layer includes a metal base material and a dopant. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326492 | Photovoltaic Cell Support Structure Assembly - A plurality of CPV cells are mounted on a common ALOX™ plate. A copper interconnection layer is deposited over an insulating aluminum oxide surface of the ALOX™ plate. The interconnection layer connects all the CPV cells in series, so no wires are needed. In one embodiment, each CPV cell is mounted on a ceramic submount or an ALOX™ submount having an electrically insulating aluminum oxide layer formed in its bottom surface. Vias through the submount couple the cell electrodes to the copper interconnection pattern on the ALOX™ plate. The ALOX™ plate may be the heat sink or may be bolted or soldered to a separate heat sink. In one embodiment, edges of the ALOX™ plate are bent upwards, and side panels are affixed to the ALOX™ plate to create a box that supports a Fresnel lens that directs sunlight to each of the cells (e.g. nine) mounted on the ALOX™ plate. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326493 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS UTILIZING INTERNAL REFLECTION - A photovoltaic apparatus comprising: a semi-transparent photovoltaic panel to absorb a portion of the photons and to produce electrical energy, wherein the panel has a first conducting surface on the top thereof facing upwards and a second conducting surface at the bottom thereof facing downwards; and a bottom mirror and a top mirror to reflect the remaining photons from the photovoltaic panel, whereby the remaining photons bounce up and down between the top and bottom mirrors to increase production of the electrical energy. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326494 | SOLAR CELL, CONCENTRATING SOLAR POWER GENERATION MODULE, AND SOLAR CELL MANUFACTURING METHOD - A solar cell according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a solar cell element that photoelectrically converts sunlight Ls, and a columnar optical member having an incidence surface on which sunlight Ls concentrated by a concentrating lens is incident and an irradiation surface that irradiates sunlight Ls to the solar cell element, a side surface of the columnar optical member being inclined relative to a perpendicular direction such that sunlight Ls incident from the incidence surface is reflected in a direction of the irradiation surface. In the solar cell, a minimum concentrated light beam region FLRs where a concentrated light beam region FLR formed by the concentrated sunlight Ls is minimized is configured to be located inside the columnar optical member. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326495 | Self-cleaning protective coatings for use with photovoltaic cells - Systems and materials to improve photovoltaic cell efficiency by implementing a self-cleaning function on photovoltaic cells and on albedo surfaces associated with photovoltaic cell assemblies are provided. Materials for protecting albedo surfaces that surround photovoltaic cell assemblies, thereby maximizing energy input into the photovoltaic cell assemblies, are provided. Materials for self-cleaning photovoltaic cell panels, thereby maintaining their efficiency, are provided. Portable albedo collecting devices associated with photovoltaic cell assemblies are provided. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326496 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL FOR SOLAR ENERGY HARVESTING - A photovoltaic cell comprising having improved absorption of electromagnetic radiation is disclosed. The photovoltaic cell can include a rear contact, a first cell having a first band-gap energy, and a rear contact in electrical communication with an electromechanical device. The first cell can include In | 2010-12-30 |
20100326497 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT TANDEM POLYMER PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A tandem polymer photovoltaic device includes a first bulk hetero-junction polymer semiconductor layer, a second bulk hetero-junction polymer semiconductor layer spaced apart from the first bulk hetero-junction polymer semiconductor layer, and a metal-semiconductor layer between and in contact with the first and second bulk hetero junction polymer semiconductor layers. The first and second bulk hetero-junction polymer semiconductor layers have complementary photon absorption spectra. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326498 | EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR SOLAR MODULES - Provided are low profile, water-resistant and touch safe safe electrical connectors for solar modules. According to various embodiments, the electrical connectors include a low-profile conductive stud, a low-profile sheath that surrounds the stud, and a socket to mate with the stud. According to various embodiments, the sheath and socket mate via keyed inter-engageable features. Also according to certain embodiments, the socket is fastened to the stud and/or sheath via snap fastening. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326499 | SOLAR CELL WITH ENHANCED EFFICIENCY - Solar cells and methods for manufacturing solar cells are disclosed. An example solar cell includes a substrate, and an electron conductor layer situated adjacent the substrate. The electron conductor layer may form a pattern of projections with one or more gaps between the projections. An active layer may be situated in the gaps between the projections, and coupled to the electron conductor layer. A hole conductor may be coupled to the active layer. The hole conductor layer may partially or fully fill in the gaps between the projections. The projections may be nano-pillars, nano-tubes, nano-wires, or any other suitable projections, as desired. In some cases, the aspect ratio of the projections may be greater than 2:1, 5:1 or more. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326500 | ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT USING SAME - An electrolyte composition is in solid form, and includes a polymer compound containing a cation structure selected from a group consisting of ammonium, phosphonium and sulfonium structures in either the principal chain or a side chain of the polymer, and a halide ion and/or a polyhalide as a counter anion. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326501 | LAMINATED POLYESTER FILM AND SOLAR PANEL MADE THEREOF - This invention discloses a laminated film comprising two thermoplastic polyester outer layers of identical polytrimethylene terephthalates, different polytrimethylene terephthalates, identical blends of polytrimethylene terephthalate or different blends of polytrimethylene terephthalate and a middle layer selected from a metal foil, polyethylene-vinyl acetate, and a thermoplastic polymer comprising thermoplastic polyester different from the thermoplastic polyester of the two outer layers, wherein the middle layer is laminated between the two outer layers. This invention also discloses a solar panel comprising a back sheet made of the laminated film. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326502 | HARVESTING AND AGGREGATING LOW PHOTONIC ENERGY - In various embodiments, energy is harvested from a plurality of photons of received light, each photon having energy below an activation energy threshold of a photon activated process. The harvested energy from one or more of the photons is aggregated until the aggregated energy exceeds the activation energy level. The aggregated energy is then outputted, to e.g. a photolytic power source, a photovoltaic power source or a laser gain media. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326503 | Fiber Optic Solar Nanogenerator Cells - A dye-sensitized solar cell including ZnO nanowire arrays grown of a flat substrate for harvesting solar energy is integrated with a piezoelectric nanogenerator for harvesting ultrasonic wave energy. The two energy harvesting approaches work simultaneously or individually and can be integrated in parallel or serial for raising the output current, voltage or power, respectively. A solar cell employs an optical fiber and semiconductor nanowires grown around the fiber. A p-n junction based design, organic-inorganic heterojunction, or a dye-sensitized structure is built at the surfaces of the nanowires. Light entering the fiber from a tip propagates through the fiber until it enters a nanowire where it reaches a photovoltaic element. Light entering the fiber cannot escape until it interacts with a photovoltaic element, thereby increasing the solar conversion efficiency. The fiber can transmit light, while the nanowires around the fibers increase the surface area of light exposure. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326504 | SOLAR CELL AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a solar cell and a fabrication method thereof, whereby the method includes doping a silicon substrate having a first conductive type impurity with a second conductive type impurity, the second conductive type impurity being opposite to the first conductive type impurity, and thereby forming an emitter layer at a front surface part of the silicon substrate; forming an antireflection film on the emitter layer; forming a front electrode on the antireflection film; forming a rear electrode on a rear surface of the silicon substrate; and forming a back surface field layer at a rear surface part of the silicon substrate, the back surface field layer having a concentration of the first conductive type impurity that is higher than that of the silicon substrate, the back surface field layer having a different concentration of the second conductive type impurity from that of the emitter layer. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326505 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THEREOF - Dye-sensitized solar cell and a manufacturing method for the same are disclosed. Dye-sensitized solar cell according to one embodiment of this document can comprise a first substrate including a first electrode, a photo-absorption layer positioned on the first substrate, and a second substrate including a second electrode, the second substrate positioned on the photo-absorption layer and the photo-absorption layer including a middle layer where a plurality of holes are formed. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326506 | Photovoltaic Cells Comprising Group IV-VI Semiconductor Core-Shell Nanocrystals - The present invention relates to photovoltaic cells comprising group IV-VI semiconductor nanocrystals as photoactive components. In particular, these nanocrystals are of core-shell or core-alloyed shell configuration, each comprising a core of a first group IV-VI semiconductor material having a selected band gap energy, and either a core-overcoating shell consisting of a second group IV-VI semiconductor material or a core-overcoating alloyed shell consisting of an alloy of said first group IV-VI semiconductor material and a second group IV-VI semiconductor material, respectively. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326507 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - In a manufacturing method of a thin film solar cell in which a p-type layer, an i-type layer, and an n-type layer are layered, the i-type layer is an amorphous silicon layer, the n-type layer is a microcrystalline silicon layer, and in a process of forming the n-type layer, a doping concentration of an n-type dopant is increased as a distance from the i-type layer is increased. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326508 | MIXED-TYPE HETEROJUNCTION THIN-FILM SOLAR CELL STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - The present invention discloses a mixed-type heterojunction thin-film solar cell structure and a method for fabricating the same. Firstly, a conductive substrate and a template are provided, and the template has a substrate and an inorganic wire array formed on the substrate. Next, a conjugate polymer layer is formed on the conductive substrate. Next, the inorganic wire array is embedded into the conjugate polymer layer. Next, the substrate is separated from the inorganic wire array. Then, an electrode layer is formed over the inorganic wire array and the conjugate polymer layer. The solar cell structure of the present invention has advantages of flexibility, high energy conversion efficiency and low fabrication cost. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326509 | Doped Diamond Solar Cell - Implementations and techniques for doped diamond solar cells are generally disclosed. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326510 | THIN SEMICONDUCTOR LAMINA ADHERED TO A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE - A semiconductor donor body such as a wafer is implanted with ions to form a cleave plane. The donor wafer is affixed to a polyimide receiver element, for example by applying polyimide in liquid form to the donor wafer, then curing, or by affixing the donor wafer to a preformed polyimide sheet. Annealing causes a lamina to cleave from the donor wafer at the cleave plane. The resulting adhered lamina and polyimide body are not adhered to another rigid substrate and can be jointly flexed. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326511 | SOLAR CELL WHEREIN SOLAR PHOTOVOLATIC THIN FILM IS DIRECTLY FORMED ON BASE - Disclosed is a solar cell comprising a solar cell semiconductor thin film formed on a base, a transparent conductive film formed on the semiconductor thin film, and a nitride-containing moisture diffusion-preventing film which covers the upper surface of the transparent conductive film. The moisture diffusion-preventing film is preferably composed of at least a silicon nitride film or a silicon carbide nitride (SiCN) film. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326512 | MULTI-LAYER SYSTEM WITH CONTACT ELEMENTS AND A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A CONTACT ELEMENT FOR A MULTI-LAYER SYSTEM - The invention relates to a layer system comprising a contact element ( | 2010-12-30 |
20100326513 | INVERSE OPAL STRUCTURE HAVING DUAL POROSITY, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - An inverse opal structure having dual porosity, a method of manufacturing the inverse opal structure, a dye-sensitized solar cell, and a method of manufacturing the dye-sensitized solar cell improve the light scattering effects of an included light scattering layer and improve functions of included electrodes. The inverse opal structure includes a plurality of first pores regularly arranged in a photonic crystal structure and a plurality of second pores formed on walls of the first pores in which the second pores have a nano-sized diameter. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326514 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes: a photoelectric conversion body having a light receiving surface through which irradiation light may enter to the photoelectric conversion body; a light transmission body provided on the light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion body, the light transmission body having a light receiving surface; and an electrode provided on the light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion body, the electrode having a portion extending to and provided on a part of the light receiving surface of the light transmission body. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326515 | BASE MATERIAL FOR SOLAR CELL - It is to provide a base material for a solar cell, constituted by a stretched film of a composition containing a thermoplastic crystalline resin and inert particles, in which the base material for a solar cell has, on at least one side, a surface that has a center plane average surface roughness Ra of 30 to 500 nm and an average interval between local crests S on the surface of 40 to 5,000 nm, by which the base material for a solar cell provided has a surface capable of providing a light trapping effect and is useful for producing a solar cell exhibiting an excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency upon using as a base material of a thin film solar cell. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326516 | PHOTOELECTRIC TRANSFER DEVICE - In a photoelectric transfer device having a semiconductor electrode composed of semiconductor nanoparticles and an electrolyte layer between a pair of transparent conductive substrates, a transparent conductive substrate at the light-receiving side is made by stacking a transparent substrate, conductive wiring layer and a metal oxide layer in order from the light-receiving side and having sheet resistance equal to or lower than 10Ω/□. The metal oxide layer is made of an In—Sn composite oxide, SnO | 2010-12-30 |
20100326517 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The invention relates to high efficiency solar collection devices having a matte surface, a low refractive index surface, or both, that increases solar radiation transmission into the device. The matte surface is on a thermoplastic and may be provided in many ways, such as by a matting agent, by the use of a matte chill roll, embossing, or other techniques. The matte and/or low refractive index surface may be a coating, film (single or multi-layer) or sheet (single or multi-layer). The invention is especially useful in both rigid and flexible photovoltaic modules. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326518 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a rear surface electrode layer a semiconductor layer formed on a surface of rear surface electrode layer a front surface electrode layer formed on a surface of semiconductor layer and a support layer on a surface of rear surface electrode layer at a side opposite the side where semiconductor layer is formed. Semiconductor layer includes at least one p-n junction. A plurality of through holes are provided, which through holes are cavities connecting support layer openings provided on a surface of support layer at a side opposite the side where rear surface electrode layer is formed with semiconductor layer openings provided on a surface of semiconductor layer at a side opposite the side where rear surface electrode layer is formed. Front surface electrode layer is formed in a region where semiconductor layer openings are not provided. A method of manufacturing the solar cell is also disclosed. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326519 | HIDDEN ORGANIC OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH A LIGHT SCATTERING LAYER - An optoelectronic device ( | 2010-12-30 |
20100326520 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A thin film solar cell including a substrate, a first conductive layer, a first photovoltaic layer, a second conductive layer and a crystallization layer is provided. The first conductive layer is disposed on the substrate. The first photovoltaic layer is disposed on the first conductive layer. The second conductive layer is disposed on the first photovoltaic layer. The crystallization layer is at least partially disposed between the first photovoltaic layer and the first conductive layer or between the first photovoltaic layer and the second conductive layer. A manufacturing method of the thin film solar cell is also provided. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326521 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH INDUCED DIPOLE ALIGNMENT OF PIVOTED MIRRORS - This invention deals with novel method and apparatus for positioning and motion control of the elements (mirrors) of a Fresnel reflector solar concentrator tracking heliostat array by induced and/or permanent dipole coupling to an electronic grid to produce angular deflection, and rotational motion. Thus forces and torques are produced without the use of internal moving parts. Control is achieved without recourse to magnetic fields, by means of high electric fields which may be attained at relatively low voltages. At low voltages, the instant invention exceeds the capability of conventional systems. It can perform dynamic motion control with independent amplitude and frequency modulation. It is ideally suited for maximization of solar energy focused by the array onto a receiver. Since there are no internal moving parts, the instant invention is the most adapted for fabrication from the mini- to the microtechnology realm. Furthermore it provides less costly and greater ease of manufacture from the mini- to the micro-realm. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326522 | PV MODULE AND WAVELENGTH CONVERSION TYPE LIGHT TRAPPING FILM FOR PV MODULE - A photovoltaic (PV) module in which electric power generation efficiency is enhanced by enhancing light utilization rate. A encapsulant ( | 2010-12-30 |
20100326523 | System and Method for Collecting and Optically Transmitting Solar Radiation - A solar power system includes solar panels placed below-grade and an optical section placed above-grade that collects solar radiation and transmits the solar radiation to the solar panels. The optical section may include optical components and a tracking mechanism. Photovoltaic material may be mounted to one or more surfaces below grade. The surfaces may have a reflective coating that reflects optical radiation that is not absorbed by photovoltaic material of the solar panels such that other solar panels receive the reflected light. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326524 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An organic solar cell includes; a cathode, an anode disposed substantially opposite the cathode, a photoactive layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, and an electron blocking layer disposed between the anode and the photoactive layer, wherein the photoactive layer includes; an electron donor, an electron acceptor disposed adjacent to the electron donor, and a nanostructure disposed adjacent to at least one of the electron donor and the electron acceptor, wherein the nanostructure is connected to the anode, and includes a hole transporting material selected from the group consisting of a semiconductor element, a semiconductor compound, a semiconductor carbon material, and a combination thereof, and the semiconductor element, the semiconductor compound, or the semiconductor carbon material satisfies the following Equation 1 and 2: | 2010-12-30 |
20100326525 | MOLECULAR SEMICONDUCTORS CONTAINING DIKETOPYRROLOPYRROLE AND DITHIOKETOPYRROLOPYRROLE CHROMOPHORES FOR SMALL MOLECULE OR VAPOR PROCESSED SOLAR CELLS - Optoelectronic devices, such as photovoltaic devices, comprising a low band gap, solution processable diketopyrrolopyrrole or dithioketopyrrolopyrrole chromophore core or cores are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating such optoelectronic devices. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326526 | EMISSIVE ARYL-HETEROARYL COMPOUNDS - Disclosed herein are compounds represented by Formula 1, wherein R | 2010-12-30 |
20100326527 | NAPHTALENE-IMIDE SEMICONDUCTOR POLYMERS - Disclosed are new semiconductor materials prepared from naphthalene-imide copolymers. Such polymers can exhibit desirable electronic properties and can possess processing advantages including solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326528 | PHOTOSENSITIZING TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX AND ITS USE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photosensitizing transition metal complex of the formula (Ia) MLY | 2010-12-30 |
20100326529 | PHOTOSENSITIZING TRANSITION METAL COMPLEX AND ITS USE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photosensitizing transition metal complex of the formula (Ia) MLY | 2010-12-30 |
20100326530 | PIEZOELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE - A flow control valve includes an electrically controlled piezoelectric actuator, at least one pressure fitting and nozzle, and a nozzle orifice sealing mechanism coupled to the piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric actuator may be a piezo-ceramic actuator fixed along one side to a chamber of the flow control valve and having a free side opposite the fixed side. Upon receiving a voltage of a desired magnitude and polarity, the free side of the piezo-ceramic actuator and the nozzle orifice sealing mechanism moves to control a fluid flow into the chamber. By controllably dithering the piezoelectric actuator of the flow control valve, an output flow from the chamber may be accurately regulated. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326531 | COMBINATION FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND REVERSE FLOW CHECK VALVE - A combination flow control and reverse flow check valve provides a compact valve unit for controlling the flow of fluid in a downstream direction and limiting undesired backflow of liquid into a source such as a reservoir. The flow control and reverse flow check valve may be provided as a unitary member having a housing with an upstream end configured for mounting to the liquid source, a fluid conveying channel within the housing, and a check element positioned in the channel between the flow control valve, such as a ball valve, and a seat which is complementally configured with the check element to normally seal against backflow. A blocking element may be provided to prevent interference of the check element with the operation of the flow control valve while permitting liquid to flow in an intended downstream direction. Because the occurrence of a backflow event is an undesired and infrequent event which may necessitate investigation, the check element may be sized and made of a material which will move past the seat during pressurized flow, thereby providing an indicator that a backflow event has occurred when the check element is found within the source. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326532 | Methods and Devices for Falling Film Reactors With Integrated Heat Exchange - Disclosed is a method of performing a reaction involving a gaseous reactant stream and a falling film liquid reactant stream by providing a reactor comprising a first multicellular extruded body oriented with its cells extending in parallel in a vertically downward direction from a first end of the body to a second end, the body having a first plurality of cells open at both ends of the body and a second plurality of said cells closed at one or both ends of the body, the second plurality of cells being arranged in one or more groups of contiguous cells and cooperating to define at least in part at least one fluidic passage extending through the body; and further flowing a liquid reactant film down inner surfaces of the first plurality of cells while flowing a gaseous reactant stream up or down the centers of the first plurality of cells while flowing a first heat exchange fluid through the at least one fluidic passage. Various alternative devices for performing the method are also disclosed. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326533 | FLOW CONTROL VALVE AND METHOD OF USE - A multistage, pilot-operated pressure regulator for pressure adjustment and/or back pressure relief and/or differential pressure or flow control applications comprises a diaphragm and a plurality of plates, including a throttle plate and at least one flow control plate. In at least one embodiment, the throttle plate includes a sloped upper surface for contacting the diaphragm, and a plurality of apertures residing within a plurality of concentric rows. In addition, in at least one embodiment, at least one flow control plate is positioned downstream of the throttle plate, the at least one flow control plate including a plurality of apertures residing within a plurality of concentric rows. A method of controlling the flow of fluid in a conduit is also provided. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326534 | SYSTEM & METHOD FOR REDUCING VISCOUS FORCE BETWEEN A FLUID AND A SURFACE - A metamaterial has a magnetic permeability response at frequencies sufficient to generate a repulsive force between a fluid and a surface to which the metamaterial may be applied. The metamaterial may be nanofabricated such that an absolute value of the magnetic permeability of the metamaterial is substantially greater than an absolute value of an electric permittivity of the metamaterial. The metamaterial may generate a repulsive force between the surface and the fluid moving relative to the surface and thereby reduce viscous drag of the fluid on the surface. A method of reducing the viscous drag of the fluid moving past the surface includes producing relative motion between the surface and the fluid and generating the repulsive force between the surface and the fluid. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326535 | Butterfly valves - A butterfly valve for forming an enhanced seal between the disk and the annular seal through use of unmated surfaces on the sealing face of the disk and the sealing face of the annular seal. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326536 | DIRECTION CONTROL VALVE FOR SHOWER IRRIGATING APPLICATIONS - Embodiments of the presently described technology provide a direction control valve including first and second orifices and a pressure release mechanism. The first and second orifices provide a path of fluid flow through the valve from an inlet port to a first outlet port. The pressure release mechanism is configured to reduce pressure in the valve through a second outlet port. Embodiments of the presently described technology also provide a direction control valve including first and second fluid communication paths. The first fluid communication path is defined by an inlet port, first and second orifices, and a first outlet port. The second fluid communication path is defined by the inlet port, the first orifice, a pressure release mechanism, and a second outlet port. The second fluid communication path of the valve does not exist until an internal pressure of the valve exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326537 | LOW VAPOR PRESSURE HIGH PURITY GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM - Systems, apparatuses and methods for vapor phase fluid delivery to a desired end use are provided, wherein the conditions of the system are monitored to determine when the water concentration or supply vessel surface temperature exceeds a specified value or when the low vapor pressure fluid pressure falls below a specified value for the purpose of removing a first supply vessel from service by discontinuing vapor flow from the first supply vessel and initiating vapor flow from a second supply vessel. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326538 | Water recirculation system - The water recirculation system provides for the controlled recirculation of water between an overhead water tank, which is mounted on the roof of a building, and an underground water tank. The overhead tank has a feed outlet, a recirculation outlet, and a recirculation inlet formed therein. A first conduit is provided, with a lower end thereof being positioned within the underground tank. A pump draws water from within the underground tank, which is delivered to a second conduit. An upper end thereof is in fluid communication with the overhead tank. A third conduit is further provided, having an upper end in communication with the overhead tank and a lower end in communication with the underground tank. A programmable valve selectively controls water flow out of the overhead tank, which is delivered, via the third conduit, to the underground tank by gravity. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326539 | Thermal Flow Sensor with Zero Drift Compensation - One embodiment of the present invention comprises a thermal flow sensor having a first capillary tube coupled to a mass flow controller main flow line across a mass flow controller bypass. A first pair of sensing elements is coupled to the first capillary tube. The thermal sensor also comprise a second capillary tube having a substantially similar cross-sectional area to the first capillary tube, a first end thermally coupled to one of a mass flow controller base and the first tube proximal the first tube inlet port, and a second end thermally coupled to one of the mass flow controller base and the first tube proximal the outlet port. The second tube is not adapted to receive and eject a fluid flow. A second pair of sensing elements is coupled to the second tube. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326540 | Gas Filling and Dispensing Device, Vessel with Such Device, and Operational Circuit - The invention relates to a gas filling and dispensing device that comprises a body to be positioned in the opening of a pressurized gas storage tank, a gas-tapping circuit extending between a first upstream end to be connected to the inside of the tank and a second downstream end to be connected to a gas user, wherein the tapping circuit includes a first insulation valve, the device further including a safety valve subjected to the tank pressure for blocking or selectively opening a passage for the gas from the tank towards a discharge area based on the temperature and/or pressure of the gas in the tank relative to at least one predetermined threshold, characterized in that the discharge area of the safety valve is located upstream from the first insulation valve. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326541 | STAND FOR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A frame for supporting a pressure relief valve located within a frac line connected to high pressure pumps on frac trucks. A metallic base is formed from rectangular tubing in the shape of a box. Saddles on the base support a tee on the lower portion of the relief valve. Brace links are connected at one end to the corners of the metallic base and swivel about clevises to allow access to the pressure relief valve. The other end of the brace links connect to clevises on a flange when assembled. The flange is rigidly connected to an upper portion of the relief valve to stabilize the assembly. Lifting loops on the flange allow the frame to be lifted during assembly. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326542 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVING MULTIPLE DEFAULT MODES - A hydraulic control system for a automatic transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of shift actuators. The shift actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the shift actuators. The solenoids are configured to provide a forward gear ratio and a reverse gear ratio when the solenoids are deengerized. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326543 | PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE - A pressure control valve for at least one of controlling and/or regulating a pressure level in a hydraulic circuit. The control valve comprises a valve housing ( | 2010-12-30 |
20100326544 | Shock responsive check valve - This disclosure is directed to an earthquake or shock responsive swing check valve, shutting off water in an earthquake. The device utilizes a common swing check valve whereby the internal parts are machined and retrofitted to be responsive to shock. The reacting parts are the valve door and a magnet. Thus the valve door is provided with a circular steel plate fastened connectably to the door. The magnet is positioned outside the valve and above the valve door, making a magnetic attraction between valve door and magnet, thereby keeping the valve door in open position. Upon a shock or earthquake, the magnetic attraction between the door and magnet is broken, shutting off the water supply. The device can be reset to open position with a simple screwdriver. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326545 | SELF-SEALING PRESSURE RELEASE APPARATUS AND PRODUCT TREATMENT SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE APPARATUS | 2010-12-30 |
20100326546 | DEVICE FOR METERING A LIQUID REDUCING AGENT - The invention relates to a device for metering a liquid reducing agent into an exhaust gas system. The device can be used, in particular, for reducing nitrogen oxides in an exhaust gas. The device includes at least one working container for holding a working quantity of the liquid reducing agent. In addition, the device is provided with at least one metering module, at least one delivery line, and at least one delivery pump. The device also has at least one storage container for holding a storage quantity of the liquid reducing age, preferably a storage quantity that exceeds the working quantity. The storage container is connected to the working container via at least one storage line. The storage line has at least one storage pump disposed therein for circulating liquid reducing agent from the storage container to the working container. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326547 | RETAINER DEVICE FOR A REDUCING AGENT METERING VALVE - The invention relates to a retainer device for retaining a reducing agent metering valve. The retainer device at least partially surrounds an interior space which is provided for holding the reducing agent metering valve. According to the invention, the retainer device has a sound dampening device which dampens sound vibrations emerging from the interior space. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326548 | FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM - If determination is erroneous in appliance determination according to the instantaneous flow rate output from a flow rate measurement unit, a flow rate measurement apparatus registers it as an unknown appliance, rechecks the flow rate of the unknown appliance, and makes it possible to enhance the accuracy of the appliance determination. The apparatus has a flow rate measurement unit | 2010-12-30 |
20100326549 | Vacuum Pump Suction Filter Meant for Collecting Impurities from Function - The invention relates to method and systems wherein the fluid stream from an object to be evacuated is filtered before it enters into vacuum pump with the maximum purity to the level of 99% and up to the particle size of 0.3 microns with Minimum pressure difference thereby improving the life cycle of pump and process performance of system | 2010-12-30 |
20100326550 | WATER DIVERSION AND COLLECTION APPARATUS - A water collector for use with a drainpipe comprising an aperture and a valve associated with at least one said output aperture wherein the valve can be selectively moved to permit the flow of fluid through its associated aperture in a first position or to restrict the fluid flow through such aperture in a second position. The valve is activated from its first position to its second position via the action of a cable upon the valve. The valve is pivotally connected to the drainpipe and configured to be moved about the pivot by the action of the cable. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326551 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING HANDS FREE WATER FAUCET CONTROL - Hands free system providing user control and regulation of water flow and temperature mix using “foot actuated” devices. Hands free system is adaptable to pre-existing water faucets and conventional plumbing, enabling full integration of an adjustable foot operated device with conventional hand operated water faucets. The hand free water system includes a control state module for providing a user with BYPASS, ON, OFF, HOT and COLD modes of operation. Hardware can include a sealed chamber body adapted for containing a mixing ball valve and having chamber ports further serving as internal passages to channels adapted to said sealed chamber body for connection to water line tubing. The mixing ball can include delivery and exit ports through which water can enter and exit and is adapted for rotation in relation to the fixed chamber body for selective alignment with said chamber ports. A foot controllable actuator in operational connection with said mixing ball valve, wherein rotation of said mixing ball valve with said foot controllable actuator offer user over control water flow rate and temperature. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326552 | SOLENOID VALVE - In a solenoid valve, multiple flow-blocking portions are formed in a passage between a supply port ( | 2010-12-30 |
20100326553 | FAUCET - The present invention provides a faucet including structure to ensure components of the faucet are properly and securely assembled together. In one embodiment, the faucet includes a valve body, a mounting tube, and a hose retainer. The valve body is operable to receive at least a portion of a cartridge assembly and to connect to at least two hoses. The mounting tube is operable to mount the faucet to a surface, to receive at least a portion of the valve body, and to connect to at least two hoses. The hose retainer is operable to interface between the valve body and the mounting tube and to connect to at least two hoses. The valve body, the mounting tube, the hose retainer, and the hoses include structure to ensure that the valve body, the mounting tube, the hose retainer, and the hoses are properly and securely assembled together. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326554 | FLEXIBLE MANIFOLD FOR INTEGRATED GAS SYSTEM GAS PANELS - A flexible gas delivery apparatus having a gas panel with a first extension block having a first section and second section, the first section positioned between a mixing valve and the substrate having an exit port in fluid communication with a pump/purge manifold, and a second extension block having a first section and a second section, the first section positioned between a purge valve and the substrate having a discharge port in fluid communication with a mixing manifold, wherein the second portion of the first and second extension blocks extend outwardly from the gas panel. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326555 | MOLDED PLASTIC PIPE - The invention relates to a plastic molded pipe, in particular for fuel-conducting return lines in injection systems for internal combustion engines. The plastic molded pipe has an inner pipe and an outer encapsulation made of a plastic material with connectors for additional components of the fuel injection system. The inner pipe is embodied as a plastic inner pipe with at least one bend. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326556 | SHIPPING PLUG - A shipping plug is disclosed herein. The shipping plug is formed from a cylindrical member that is configured to be operatively disposed within a bore of a component to create a seal therewith. The cylindrical member is a resilient material, and has an upper wall, a lower wall, and a circumferential side defined between the upper and lower walls. A recess is defined in the upper wall. The recess includes a bottom end and at least one wall extending between the bottom end and the upper wall. The recess is configured to operatively receive a complementarily shaped rod which selectively distorts the circumferential side of the cylindrical member in response to a twisting or rotating action exerted thereon to temporarily release the seal. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326557 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HOT-FINISHED SEAMLESS PIPES HAVING OPTIMIZED FATIGUE PROPERTIES IN THE WELDED STATE - The invention relates to a method for the production of hot-finished, particularly hot-rolled, seamless pipes having optimized fatigue properties in the welded state, having an outside diameter of up to 711 mm and a nominal wall thickness of up to 100 mm, made of metal, in particular steel. After hot or finish rolling, a defined pipe cross-section is produced on at least one pipe end across a predetermined length, having tight tolerances for inside and outside diameters, wherein the cross-section can then be welded to the pipe end of another pipe. According to the invention, in a region a wall thickness is created in a first step at the pipe end in question, the thickness being bigger than on the remaining pipe body, wherein the outside diameter is increased and/or the inside diameter is reduced. In a second step, the required pipe cross-section is produced in said region by mechanical treatment, and the transition from the treated to the untreated region of the pipe is produced with low surface roughness and almost notch-free, and the residual wall thickness remaining in the treatment region is within the required tolerances. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326558 | FLEXIBLE PIPE FOR CONVEYING HYDROCARBONS IN DEEP WATER - A subsea flexible pipe, including an internal sealing sheath ( | 2010-12-30 |
20100326559 | STEEL PLATE AND STEEL PIPE FOR LINE PIPES - A steel plate for line pipes containing, in terms of % by weight, C: 0.02 to 0.06%, Si: 0.5% or less, Mn: 0.8 to 1.6%, P: 0.008% or less, S: 0.0008% or less, Al: 0.08% or less, Nb: 0.005 to 0.035%, Ti: 0.005 to 0.025%, and Ca: 0.0005 to 0.0035%, and optionally contains one or more of Cu: 0.5% or less, Ni: 1% or less, Cr: 0.5% or less, Mo: 0.5% or less and V: 0.1% or less, and has a CP value of 0.95 or less represented by CP=4.46C(%)+2.37Mn(%)/6+{1.18Cr(%)+1.95Mo(%)+1.74V(%)}/5+{1.74Cu(%)+1.7Ni(%)}/15+22.36P(%), and a Ceq value of 0.30 or more represented by Ceq=C(%)+Mn(%)/6+{Cr(%)+Mo(%)+V(%)}/5+{Cu(%)+Ni(%)}/15. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326560 | Open ended industrial pipe cap - An open ended cap for a pipe is provided comprising a flexible tubular body wherein one end has an inwardly-extending radial rim extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body of the end cap. The tubular body may include a finger grip member extending inwardly from an inner periphery of the rim and connected to a tear strip extending across the rim and downwardly along at least a portion of the tubular body. In another embodiment, the tubular body has an interior wall surface having multiple compressible longitudinal fit beads extending from the interior wall surface and spaced about the circumference of the interior wall surface and which are configured to provide contact with the external surface of a pipe upon being inserted into the end cap. Both a tear strip and longitudinal fit beads may also be provided in combination. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326561 | GAS FILLING AND DISPENSING DEVICE, AND FILLING METHOD - The invention relates to a gas filling and dispensing device that includes a body to be provided in the opening of a pressurized gas storage tank, a gas tapping circuit extending between a first upstream end to be connected to the inside of the tank and a second downstream end to be connected to a gas user, a filling duct having a first upstream end to be connected to the inside of the tank and a second downstream end to be connected to a filling member, said filling duct including at least one portion distinct from the tapping circuit, and the filling duct including a first valve, characterized in that the filling duct includes a second isolation valve arranged in series with the first valve. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326562 | Container Filling Systems and Methods - A method of filling a cartridge having one or more pouches. The method may include the steps of placing the pouch on a support, placing a first cartridge half over the pouch and the support, placing the pouch and the first cartridge half on a second cartridge half to form the cartridge, maneuvering the cartridge to a filling unit, and filling the pouch within the cartridge. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326563 | Method of eliminating static charge from resin vessel, method of sterilizing and filling resin vessel, method of filling and capping resin vessel, apparatus for eliminating static charge from resin vessel, and resin vessel sterilizing and filling system - It is aimed to eliminate charges accumulated inside a wall structure of a resin vessel | 2010-12-30 |
20100326564 | POWDER FILLING APPARATUS, POWDER FILLING METHOD AND PROCESS CARTRIDGE - A powder filling apparatus and a powder filling method which enable powder to be densely filled in a short period of time is to be provided. This is a powder filling apparatus having a pressure hopper wherein the pressure hopper has a discharger for discharging powder and a gas inlet positioned above at least the surface of a powder layer formed by the powder in the pressure hopper; the powder layer is so formed as to blockade the discharger in the pressure hopper; in the powder filling apparatus, the inside of the pressure hopper is pressurized by leading in gas through the gas inlet in a state in which the discharger is closed, and the powder layer so formed as to blockade the discharger is discharged by opening the discharger after the pressurization thereby to utilize that pressure to load the powder into the filling container. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326565 | Material(s)/content(s) management method and apparatus - Volumetric enclosure(s) provide methods and/or apparatus for teaching, generating and deriving supply chain efficiency improvement. Prime Manifold Enclosure(s) methods and/or apparatus provide for deriving and generating efficiency by volumetric displacement and volumetric replacement of dissimilar material(s) and volumetric displacement and volumetric replacement of material having dissimilar origin. Apparatus for generating matrix patterns comprising fluent material manifold(s) cooperatively structured for creating integrated composite communication flow matrix pathways are disclosed. Supply chain efficiency advantages are conferred in part by encroachment across distinct disciplines of manufacture/care, by the interposition of prime manifold enclosure(s) between distinct disciplines previously un-traversed and volumetric displacement and volumetric replacement of dissimilar materials deriving from dissimilar origins. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326566 | SYSTEM FOR FILLING HOLES IN A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH A FLUID FILL MATERIAL - There is a system for filling holes in a printed circuit board with a fluid fill material. The system receives a printed circuit board vertically within a main body. There is a dispensing head for selectively dispensing a fill material onto the vertically placed circuit board, the dispensing head having a plurality of holes. A feeding reservoir contains the fill material, and the feeding reservoir has a first end and a second end. An outlet system comprises a flow line connected to the first end of the feeding reservoir, and the flow line provides a flow path for the fill material from the first end of the feeding reservoir to the dispensing head. The flow line is attached to a manifold connected to the dispensing head, the manifold including connectors between the branches and with the absence of 90° elbows in the flow path. There is a plunger located at the second end of the feeding reservoir; and an air cylinder pushes the plunger into the feeding reservoir, thereby forcing the fill material out of the first end of the feeding reservoir, through the outlet system, and into the dispensing head. | 2010-12-30 |
20100326567 | Universal adapter for a fuel tank filler neck to test a fuel tank for lakes - A universal adapter to be detachably connected to the round fuel cap retaining lip of most any fuel tank filler neck so that smoke (i.e., a vapor) under pressure can be delivered to the fuel tank of a motor vehicle to test the fuel system for leaks. When connected, the universal adapter lies entirely outside the fuel tank filler neck. The universal adapter includes a circular ring-shaped rim that is manufactured from a flexible material having a spring memory. The flexible rim of the universal adapter is stretched and attached in surrounding sealing engagement against the fuel cap retaining lip of the filler neck. The universal adapter also includes a vapor inlet tube to which the nozzle of a vapor supply hose is attached. According to one embodiment, smoke produced by a smoke-generating machine pressurizes the fuel tank by way of a vapor delivery path which includes the vapor inlet tube of the universal adapter and the fuel tank filler neck of the motor vehicle. | 2010-12-30 |