04th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130019866 | LAVATORY CHEMICAL OXYGEN WITH REMOTELY LOCATED OXYGEN GENERATION - A lavatory chemical oxygen system for providing breathing gas to an aircraft lavatory includes a remotely located oxygen generation system for supplying oxygen to the aircraft lavatory. The lavatory chemical oxygen system includes an aircraft passenger main cabin, an aircraft lavatory, and a lavatory oxygen drop box housing with a lavatory oxygen mask in the aircraft lavatory. A chemical oxygen generator located remotely from the aircraft lavatory is connected to the lavatory oxygen mask to provide supplemental oxygen to an occupant of the lavatory. The chemical oxygen generator can be activated electronically or manually. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019867 | ANESTHESIA MACHINE AND SYSTEM - An anesthesia machine is disclosed herein in accordance with an embodiment. The anesthesia machine may include a gas mixer, and an anesthesia machine connector pneumatically coupled with the gas mixer. The anesthesia machine connector may be adapted to selectively receive a pneumatic circuit. The anesthesia machine may be operable in a first mode when the pneumatic circuit is decoupled from the anesthesia machine connector. The first mode may comprise the transfer of a gas from the gas mixer to a first destination. The anesthesia machine may be automatically converted to a second mode when the pneumatic circuit is coupled with the anesthesia machine connector. The second mode may comprise the transfer of the gas from the gas mixer to a second destination. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019868 | DETERMINATION OF LEAK DURING CPAP TREATMENT - A respiratory treatment apparatus and method in which a leak is determined by using an averaging window. The window starts at the present time and extends back in time to a point determined according to a current one of progressively detected phase measures of a first respiratory cycle and a corresponding phase measure attributable to a preceding second respiratory cycle. In another aspect, a jamming index indicates whether the leak is rapidly changing. To the extent that jamming is high, the leak estimate used progressively changes from that using sliding breath-window averaging to a more robust and faster responding low-pass filter method, and adjustment of ventilatory support based on measures employing estimated respiratory flow is slowed down or stopped. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019869 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, AND METHOD OF REGULATION - A breathing assistance device may include a turbine for generating flow of pressurized respiratory gas, a duct for carrying pressurized gas to a patient, and a mechanism to control gas pressure capable of elaborating a pressure setting for the turbine. The turbine is connected to a speed sensor for acquiring the rotation speed of a rotating element of the turbine. A mechanism controls a calculation in order to elaborate a pressure setting and to send the pressure setting to the turbine. A method regulates the pressure of a respiratory gas delivered by a turbine to a patient. The method involves elaborating a pressure setting for the turbine. The pressure setting is elaborated using a signal representative of the rotation speed of a rotating element of the turbine. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019870 | VENTILATION INTERFACE FOR SLEEP APNEA THERAPY - The ventilation interface for sleep apnea therapy interfaces a ventilation device to the patient's airways. The ventilation interface includes a pair of nasal inserts made from flexible, resilient silicone which are oval shaped in cross-section and slightly tapered from a base proximal the ventilation supply to the distal tip end. A bead flange is disposed about the exterior of each insert at the distal end of the insert. A bleed port for release of exhaled air is defined through a conical vent projecting normally to the path of the incoming air flow, and continues through a nipple extending to the exterior of the air conduit. In one embodiment, a pair of nasal inserts are integral with a nasal cannula body, with bleed ports axially aligned with each insert. In another embodiment, each insert is independently connected to a separate, thin-walled, flexible supply line. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019871 | Inflatable Oral Airway Apparatus and Method for Using the Same - An inflatable oral airway (IOA) device for maintaining the patency of an airway of a patient without substantial extension into the pharynx or larynx of the patient. The IOA is inserted into the patient's oro-pharynx after the patient is sedated or under general anesthesia. The IOA comprises a core that is substantially shaped the same as a conventional or normal human airway. The IOA has an inverted orientation, i.e. the bottom or ventral surface of the core rests on the upper surface of the patient's tongue. The IOA also comprises a cuff and a hinge balloon which may be inflated in tandem or in sequence to open and support the soft tissues of the mouth and pharynx in four different directions as well as articulate and increase the internal volume of the IOA itself. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019872 | NASOPHARYNGEAL AIRWAY - An anatomically designed egg-shaped or elliptical-shaped nasopharyngeal airway for providing a comfortable and safe air passage through a nose to a nasopharynx includes a cannula having a proximal open end, a distal end, and a sidewall surrounding a lumen of the cannula. The nasopharyngeal airway has a port, which includes two or more openings separated by one or more bridges, in the sidewall, at a distal portion of the cannula. Upper and lower conduits may be located in channels of the sidewall of the cannula for delivery of oxygen and measurement of CO | 2013-01-24 |
20130019873 | METHOD AND DEVICES FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS - Method and devices for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include one or more individual fluid filled pods which are enclosed entirely within an inner fluid pad localized along a central portion. Both the one or more pods and inner fluid pad are then enclosed entirely by another layer of fluid within an outer fluid pad which extends over the entire assembly. Each of the fluid layers may be secured to an outer shell which is relatively stiffer than the fluid layers and may restrict or limit the expansion or movement of the fluid pods and/or fluid pads. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019874 | RADIATION TREATMENT GARMENT - I - A radiation treatment garment includes, in some embodiments, a window comprising a visually-transparent material for viewing alignment tattoos on a wearer. In some other embodiments, the radiation treatment garment includes a support pouch for receiving and supporting a male wearer's external genitalia, wherein the support pouch is configured to support the external genitalia in a position that is anterior and superior to the natural gravity-induced position. In some further embodiments, the radiation treatment garment includes both the window and the support pouch. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019875 | RADIATION TREATMENT GARMENT - II - A radiation treatment garment includes, in some embodiments, a window comprising a visually-transparent material for viewing alignment tattoos on a wearer. In some other embodiments, the radiation treatment garment includes a support pouch for receiving and supporting a male wearer's external genitalia, wherein the support pouch is configured to support the external genitalia in a position that is anterior and superior to the natural gravity-induced position. In some further embodiments, the radiation treatment garment includes both the window and the support pouch. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019876 | Breast Treatment Device - A breast treatment device including components to allow the positioning of a patient for medical treatment and ensuring the proper positioning of the patient's other breast to avoid its inadvertent treatment. A breast support is used to grip and securely hold the non-treatment breast in position on a sternal bridge which is easily positioned as warranted for a particular patient. The sternal bridge is positioned by moving support arms. The device includes cushions/supports for the patient's head, sternum, forearm, elbow, upper arm and hand. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019877 | SURGICAL HEAD HOLDER AND SURGICAL ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH SAME - A surgical head holder and accessories for use with the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a horseshoe shaped head support includes two wings pivotally coupled that adjust the angle therebetween. Arcuate base members are coupled to the wings to accept a plurality of placement subassemblies, which are circumferentially adjustably positioned and secured within the channels. Each placement subassembly is configured to receive a skull pin and provide adjustable horizontal, vertical, and angular positioning of the skull pin with respect to the arcuate base. A table attachment supports the horseshoe shaped head support and is adapted to be selectively and rigidly coupled to an operating table. The table attachment includes a vertical body, a horizontal generally u-shaped bar adjustably intersecting therewith, and an attachment member extending therefrom for coupling to the operating table. Various neurosurgical accessories may be rigidly coupled to the table attachment. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019878 | Nasal Abrasion Protector - A flexible nasal protection strip for use by cold and allergy suffers who, as part of their condition, must continually blow their nose with tissues. The protection strip consists of a die-cut strip of medical grade clear, colored or imprinted plastic with adhesive on one side that is temporarily protected by a peelable film. The protection strip is flexible enough to conform to the nose but not interfere with breathing. The unique design protects the exterior sidewalls and tip of the nose from the habitual abrasion caused by excessive tissue rubbing. The protection strip could also be impregnated with a variety of compounds including: compressed iron oxides and salts to produce chemically-based heat protecting the nose from damage in extreme cold and chemicals or metals offering ultraviolet radiation protection. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019879 | Mask with chin support - A mask includes a main part and a chin support, the main part has a transparent portion and an opaque portion. The transparent portion has a recessed portion defined in a central portion of an inside thereof so as to accommodate the user's mouth and nose. The chin support is connected to the opaque portion and has a support member and an engaging portion which is engaged with the inside of the opaque portion. The engaging portion contacts the user's chin and support the mask. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019880 | EARPLUG - An earplug is provided and includes a tip for use in forward and lateral sealing, which is formed to define a rearward recessed cavity, and a stem. The stem includes a user graspable elongate portion configured with a stiffness in a first direction that is greater than a stiffness in a second direction, which is transverse to the first direction, and a member, disposed at a forward end of the elongate portion and configured to be insertable into the cavity, the member including a surface to be adhered to an interior facing surface of the cavity and on which a channel is defined to allow for outflow from the cavity, and the member being formed with a shape to complement that of the cavity to axially and circumferentially align the tip and the stem. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019881 | SYSTEM FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS - System for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers arc described in which a portable support assembly may be worn by a bed-stricken individual around particular regions of the body where pressure ulcers tend to form. The portable support assembly may generally include one or more individual spring assemblies which are enclosed entirely within an inner fluid and/or outer fluid pad which extends over the entire assembly. Each of the spring assemblies may be secured to an outer shell which is relatively stiffer than the fluid layers. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019882 | Restraint for a bedfast patient - The restraint is disposed across the chest and under the armpits of a bedfast patient and includes a strap of elastic material, a layer of sheepskin material enveloping a central portion of the strap and a pair of ties, each of which is secured to and extends from a respective end of the elastic strap. The restraint keeps the patient in a fixed position and prevents the patient from sliding down in bed or leaning forward thus protecting indwelling medical devices from pulling and causing unwanted tension on the devices. The elasticity of the strap allows for adequate chest expansion during normal breathing and the sheepskin material helps to prevent skin breakdown from occurring across the chest and under the arms while absorbing moisture which helps to keep the skin of the patient dry. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019883 | MULTI-POSITION LIMB HOLDER - A limb holder generally includes a limb holder assembly, a sled or yoke assembly, a pylon and support bar assembly, a clamp assembly, and a retractor assembly. A limb, such as a leg, is supported by the limb holder. The limb holder is supported by a sled which can move along a support bar that is supported by virtue of a mounting pylon. The mounting pylon is fixed in place by a clamp assembly, the clamp assembly being attached directly to a bed, table, or other patient support. The limb holder can also receive one or more retractor assemblies capable of retracting an incision, such that a user may manipulate a patient's limb during a procedure in which the use of retractors is desired. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019884 | CIGARETTE WITH INCREASED VOLATILE FLAVOR DELIVERY - A cigarette includes a tobacco rod in which a tobacco filler containing cut tobacco is wrapped with a cigarette paper, the tobacco rod being constituted by a distal end portion, a proximal end portion and a center portion, and a filter, the proximal end portion being connected to the filter. The distal end portion includes a volatile flavor-containing material incorporated in a gel of a polysaccharide, the center portion includes or does not include the volatile flavor-containing material, the proximal end portion includes or does not include the volatile flavor-containing material, and there is no case where both the center portion and the proximal end portion include the volatile flavor-containing material. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019885 | PARALLEL CIGARETTE FILTER COMBINING TECHNIQUES WITH PARTICLE FILLING OF CAVITIES - Apparatus and method for forming cigarette filters comprise a single or multiple hopper system for forming filter components of single or multiple sizes. The filter components with spaces therebetween are partially wrapped and then conveyed to at least one media applying wheel where media is deposited into the spaces between the filter components. A cover cap is formed and placed over the partially wrapped filter components downstream of the media wheel to thereby completely wrap the filter components. Subsequently, the completely wrapped filter components are joined to tobacco rods with tipping paper. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019886 | Method of Preparing a Rod for Use in the Preparation of a Smoking Article - A method of preparing a rod for use in the preparation of a smoking article is described. The rod has a first end and a second end. The rod has located therein a solid support. The solid support extends in a linear fashion from the first end of said rod to the second end of said rod. At least a portion of said solid support is coated and/or impregnated with an additive. The rod is prepared using rod forming means, wherein said rod forming means comprises a channel ending in an open exit, wherein material may pass through at least part of the channel and leave via the open exit in the form of a rod. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019887 | ELECTRIC-CIGARETTE - An electric-cigarette comprises a heating element and a battery electrically connected to the heating element. The cigarette further comprises an annular, semi-annular or arc illuminant arranged on the housing between the butt and the mouth of the electric-cigarette, the illuminant electrically connects to the battery. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019888 | SMOKING ARTICLE - A smoking article comprises a multilayered tube member ( | 2013-01-24 |
20130019889 | Hair extention hairpiece or wig device with flexible-grip cap base - A stretchable base wig for protecting the wearer's hair from damage while providing total hair coverage; the wig having firstly a self-retention capacity of non-adhesive, non-metal, non-abrasive, breathable anti-skid and retention components and secondly hair arrangement that aids ventilation, attractively imitate natural hair yet discreetly reduce manufacturing time and cost. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019890 | HAIR STYLER CAPABLE OF PRODUCING STEAM - A hair styler capable of producing steam not only can produce steam to assistant the user doing hair style, but also that the hair styler is provided with leak proof members between the respective parts of the hair styler, which can provide better sealing effect and prevent water leakage problems. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019891 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING HAIR CURLERS - A hair curler heating system, is disclosed comprising a hair curler having a ferro-magnetic core, a plastic outer shell, an insulator therebetween, and a housing for receiving said curler and for heating it therein. The housing includes an induction coil, a control circuit operatively connected to the coil, a resonant capacitor operatively connected to the circuit, a heat sink connected to the capacitor, and a colored heating indication panel attached to the housing and operatively connected to the circuit. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019892 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING HAIR CURLERS - A hair curler heating system, is disclosed comprising a hair curler having an induction core, a plastic cage surrounding the core, a conductive conical member surrounding the cage, and an outer plastic conical member having frictional conducting material on its exterior. There is a housing for receiving said curler and for heating it therein. The housing includes an induction coil, a control circuit operatively connected to the coil, a resonant capacitor operatively connected to the circuit, a heat sink connected to the capacitor, and a colored heating indication panel attached to the housing and operatively connected to the circuit. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019893 | ULTRASONIC CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A device and method for treating the surface of a semiconductor wafer provides a treatment fluid in the form of a dispersion of gas bubbles in a treatment liquid generated at acoustic pressures less than those required to induce cavitation in the treatment liquid. A resonator supplies ultrasonic or megasonic energy to the treatment fluid and is configured to create an interference pattern in the treatment fluid comprising regions of pressure amplitude minima and maxima at an interface of the treatment fluid and the semiconductor wafer. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019894 | PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD AND PLASMA ASHING APPARATUS - In a plasma ashing processing on a sample including a Low-k film, a processing method that can prevent or reduce a film damage on the Low-k film while performing a high speed ashing processing is provided. A plasma processing method for performing a plasma processing on the sample including a Low-k film | 2013-01-24 |
20130019895 | USE OF COKE COMPOSITIONS FOR ON-LINE GAS TURBINE CLEANING - A method is disclosed for removing deposits from rotating parts of a gas turbine engine while under full fire or idle speed utilizing a particulate coke composition. The coke composition may be introduced directly into the combustion chamber (combustor) of the gas turbine or, alternatively, anywhere in the fuel stream, water washing system, or the combustion air system. By kinetic impact with the deposits on blades and vanes, the deposits will be dislodged and will thereby restore the gas turbine to rated power output. If introduced into the compressor section, the coke particles impinge on those metal surfaces, cleaning them prior to entering the hot gas section where the process is repeated. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019896 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A DRILLED HOLE | 2013-01-24 |
20130019897 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR A CONVECTIVE SECTION OF A THERMAL POWER PLANT - A cleaning apparatus includes at least a holder, a lance with a fluid distributing device, a drive unit for a translatory movement of the lance in the holder, a first fluid conducting system with a first feed, a first return and at least one first flow path proceeding from the first feed toward the first return for cooling the cleaning apparatus, and a second fluid conducting system with a second feed and at least one second flow path proceeding from the second feed toward the fluid distributing device. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019898 | EFFLUENT COLLECTION UNIT FOR ENGINE WASHING - An effluent collection unit for engine washing is formed by a portable trailer having a plurality of sides forming an internal compartment and an effluent collection system positioned within the internal compartment, which effluent collection device captures engine wash water effluent when the trailer is placed in an operational configuration. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019899 | DISHWASHER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a dishwasher and a control method thereof. According to one aspect, the dishwasher which washes dishes according to washing, rinsing, and drying steps comprises: a tub which is provided with a rack for accommodating dishes, and a washing nozzle for spraying washing water; a sump in which the washing water supplied to the tub is collected; a filter device which is provided to the sump, and allowing foreign substances of the washing water to be filtered; and a cleaning unit which clears away the foreign substances accumulated in the filter device. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019900 | CLEANING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A VACUUM PUMP - The invention relates to a method for cleaning a vacuum pump embedded in a technical system. Water is provided for the cleaning, and a rotational speed of the vacuum pump is adjusted to a value in a cleaning rotational speed range. A defined amount of cold water and/or warm water is supplied to the vacuum pump and the vacuum pump is rinsed with the water during a predetermined time period. After letting the water escape from the vacuum pump, the vacuum pump is dried by aeration with gas or a gas mixture. The invention also relates to a cleaning system for cleaning the vacuum pump. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019901 | VACUUM CLEANER AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner includes a drive unit configured to generate a volume flow rate and a negative pressure, when energized, during operation of the vacuum cleaner, a means for determining a measure of the volume flow rate generated during operation, a pressure sensor for determining a measure of the negative pressure generated during operation, and a drive unit controller. The drive unit controller is configured to generate an operand from the measure of the determined volume flow rate and the measure of the determined negative pressure, and to compare the operand with a predefinable threshold, as a design limit. The drive unit controller is operable to reduce the electrical power input to the drive unit based on the comparison of the operand to the design limit. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019902 | INSTRUMENT-CLEANING METHOD THAT USES SOAKING WITH NANOBUBBLE WATER - A cleaning method is provided for on-site cleaning of equipment such as filling equipment that fills beverages, etc. into bottles, cans, and other containers, liquid treatment equipment for filling solutions, and pipe equipment for connecting said equipment, the method being able to increase significantly the cleanliness of portions in contact with the filling solution while shortening cleaning time and reducing the amount used of utilities such as cleaning solution, etc. In the cleaning method for on-site cleaning of the liquid pathways of equipment such as filling equipment ( | 2013-01-24 |
20130019903 | CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BEVERAGE APPLIANCE - The beverage appliance of the present invention includes a venturi having a steam inlet and a milk inlet. The steam inlet and milk inlet each include a solenoid valve configurable between an open state and a closed state. The solenoid valves are electrically coupled to a processor and are controllable through first and second switches. In operation, upon activation of the first switch, the solenoid valves are controlled to their open states to deliver milk and steam to the venturi to produce frothed milk. When a desired amount of frothed milk has been dispensed, the user deactivates the first switch and the processor controls only the milk inlet solenoid valve to its closed state. The steam inlet solenoid valve remains in its open state for a predetermined amount of time such that a burst of steam only is forced through the venturi and distribution lines to purge them of milk. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019904 | BATCH CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BATCH CLEANING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - A batch cleaning apparatus includes a housing including a process chamber, a fluid holding tank supported by the housing, and a fluid delivery manifold assembly removably disposed in the process chamber of the housing and in fluid communication with fluid holding tank. The fluid delivery manifold assembly includes a fluid inlet port selectively coupled to the fluid holding tank, a plurality of distribution manifolds in fluid communication with the fluid inlet port, and a plurality of spray bars in fluid communication with the distribution manifolds. The spray bars are configured to provide support for printed circuit boards during a cleaning operation. Other embodiments of batch cleaning apparatus and methods of batch cleaning are further disclosed. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019905 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE AND SUPERCRITICAL DRYING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a supercritical drying method for a semiconductor substrate, comprises introducing the semiconductor substrate into a chamber in a state, a surface of the semiconductor substrate being wet with alcohol, substituting the alcohol on the semiconductor substrate with a supercritical fluid of carbon dioxide by impregnating the semiconductor substrate to the supercritical fluid in the chamber, and discharging the supercritical fluid and the alcohol from the chamber and reducing a pressure inside the chamber. The method further comprises performing a baking treatment by supplying an oxygen gas or an ozone gas to the chamber after the reduction of the pressure inside the chamber. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019906 | Agricultural Container Washer and Method - An agricultural seed box washing device and method includes a modular enclosure having a washing area having a stationary first spray array and a second spray array movable transverse to the path of travel of the seed box for washing all six geometric sides of the seed box. The device includes a two-directional conveyor that allows the seed box to cycle back and further through the first spray array for multiple passes through the spray arrays. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019907 | Dual Phase Cleaning Chambers and Assemblies Comprising The Same - In one embodiment, a dual phase cleaning chamber may include a turbulent mixing chamber, a fluid diffuser, an isostatic pressure chamber and a rupture mitigating nozzle. The turbulent mixing chamber may be in fluid communication with a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet. The fluid diffuser may be in fluid communication with the turbulent mixing chamber. The rupture mitigating nozzle may include a first fluid collecting offset, a second fluid collecting offset, and a displacement damping projection. The displacement damping projection may be disposed between the first and second fluid collecting offset and may be offset away from each of the first fluid collecting offset and the second fluid collecting offset, and towards the fluid diffuser. A pressurized cleaning fluid introduced from the first fluid inlet, the second fluid inlet, or both flows through the outlet passage of the first and second fluid collecting offset. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019908 | BIOREMEDIATION DEVICE - A bioremediation device ( | 2013-01-24 |
20130019909 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of the present invention relates to an apparatus for treating a substrate, more particularly, to an apparatus for treating a substrate that is able to perform treating with respect to a predetermined surface of a substrate and to reduce usage of solution for the surface treating of the substrate. The present invention provides an apparatus for treating a substrate includes a plurality of transfer rollers configured to transfer a substrate and simultaneously to be rotated to wet a back surface of the substrate; a plurality of chemical solution supply tanks configured to receive the chemical solution therein, the plurality of the chemical solution supply tanks arranged under the plurality of the transfer rollers, respectively, with being spaced apart a predetermined distance from each other; a main tank configured to surround the plurality of the chemical solution supply tanks; and an exhaustion unit configured to suck and exhaust fume generated in the process of wetting the back surface with the chemical solution and liquid drops of the chemical solution. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019910 | ENDOSCOPIC COMPONENT CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Cleaning systems and methods include use of a container to receive one or more components used in a medical procedure and a manifold apparatus configured to be coupled to the container. For example, the manifold apparatus may include an inlet connection connectable to a reprocessor fitting of a reprocessing apparatus to receive a fluid therefrom (e.g., a cleaning solution, a disinfecting solution, and a rinsing solution) and one or more outlets configured to provide the at least one fluid into or through one or more components received by the container. For example, the one or more outlets may include an outlet connection connectable to a component fitting of at least one of the components. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019911 | SURFACE CLEANING HEAD - A surface cleaning head is provided comprising a dome-shaped, downwardly open housing, in which at least one spray arm is mounted for rotation about an axis of rotation, wherein the spray arm bears at a distance from the axis of rotation a nozzle which can be acted upon with cleaning fluid subject to pressure and revolves around the axis of rotation together with the spray arm, and comprising a protective disk which covers the at least one spray arm towards the open underside of the housing and defines a ring-shaped fluid passage for a stream of fluid to pass through, said fluid passage being penetrated by retaining bars, wherein the at least one spray arm is rotatable relative to the protective disk. The retaining bars are arranged so as to be distributed unevenly in circumferential direction. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019912 | Umbrella for Providing Shade - An apparatus comprises an umbrella canopy comprising a central point and a canopy material being disposed about the central point. A support rod comprises a first end and a second end. The first end is joined to the central point. The support rod is configured to be flexible to be bent in a plurality of directions and to be supportive of the umbrella canopy at a bent direction. A securing device is joined to the second end. The securing device is operable to secure the apparatus to a fixed structure where the support rod supports the umbrella canopy at the bent direction relative to the fixed structure. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019913 | COLLAPSIBLE PORTABLE SHELTER UNIT - A collapsible portable shelter unit when in the collapsed mode is light and compact to make transport and storage convenient, but when opened provides an enclosed space that can be used for various purposes, which has an integrated high strength structured frame by the action of the interlocking extrusions which also provide resistance to water and wind infiltration. As needed, exterior windows and doors, air conditioning, electrical supply and other customization as required by the users' needs. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019914 | FLEXIBLE SUNSHADE - A flexible sunshade includes an elastic element having a lower end mounted to an upper end of a pole. A hub is fixed to an upper end of the elastic element. A canopy is mounted to a plurality of ribs each having an end pivotably connected to the hub. A runner is slideably mounted to the pole. A first end of each of a plurality of stretchers is pivotably connected to the runner. A second end of each stretcher is pivotably connected to one of the ribs. When the canopy, the ribs, or the hub is subjected to a force at a non-parallel angle to a longitudinal axis of the pole, the elastic element flexes to cause the hub to flex in a direction of the force, absorbing at least a portion of the force acting on the flexible sunshade. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019915 | Compactly Collapsible Chair Canopy - A canopy adapted to be mounted on a chair having a backrest. This canopy is supported by a frame comprising a closed loop rod and an open arc rod, each rod made of flexible material. The canopy also comprises a first sheet secured throughout its entire perimeter to the closed loop rod and a second sheet secured along its back edge to the top edge of the first sheet and along its front edge to at least a portion of the open arc rod. The canopy also includes anchors configured to attach said canopy to said chair's backrest. The canopy can be compactly collapsed by folding the first sheet over the second sheet, thereby forming a stack, twisting the stack into three sets of loops, shifting the left loops in front of the right loops and folding the middle loops in front of the left loops. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019916 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A solar concentrator assembly includes a tripod, a base, a reflective dish, a receptacle, and a thermoelectric module or a heat transfer module. The tripod includes legs and a top tripod connector coupled to top portions thereof. The base includes a rod coupled to the tripod; a bottom support structure coupled to the rod; a top support structure coupled to the bottom support structure; an extension coupled to the bottom support structure and the top support structure; and a cap with recesses mounted to the top support structure. The reflective dish includes support rods received within the recesses; a pliable material forms panels, wherein the support rods are inserted into seams between the panels; and a reflective material disposed on the pliable material. The receptacle is connected to the base and disposed within the reflective dish. The thermoelectric module or the heat transfer module is partially disposed within the receptacle. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019917 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION OF WASTE HEAT FROM GENERATOR COOLING SYSTEM - An electrical generator includes a rotor, a stator core disposed axially around the rotor, a stator sleeve assembly disposed axially around the stator core, and a stator housing disposed axially around the stator sleeve assembly. The stator sleeve assembly includes a cylindrical stator sleeve and thermoelectric elements. The cylindrical stator sleeve has a radially inward facing surface and a radially outward facing surface. The thermoelectric elements are affixed to the radially outward facing surface of the cylindrical stator sleeve. The stator housing includes at least one coolant channel. The coolant channel is in thermal contact with the thermoelectric elements. The thermoelectric elements generate power as a function of the temperature difference between the cylindrical stator sleeve and the coolant channel. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019918 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method for forming a thermoelectric element for use in a thermoelectric device comprises forming a mask adjacent to a substrate. The mask can include three-dimensional structures phase-separated in a polymer matrix. The three-dimensional structures can be removed to provide a plurality of holes in the polymer matrix. The plurality of holes can expose portions of the substrate. A layer of a metallic material can be deposited adjacent to the mask and exposed portions of the substrate. The mask can then be removed. The metallic material is then exposed to an oxidizing agent and an etchant to form holes or wires in the substrate. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019919 | CURRENT COLLECTOR BAR AND GRID PATTERN FOR A PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL - A solar panel has a number of rectilinear photovoltaic solar cells. Each solar cell has four edges, a current collector bar having at least two conductively coupled collector bar segments, and a grid of electrodes conductively coupled to the collector bar. A first collector bar segment is substantially parallel to and proximate to a first edge of the solar cell, a second collector bar segment is substantially parallel to and proximate to a second edge of the solar cell, the second edge being orthogonal with respect to the first edge. In some disclosed techniques, the solar panel has a string of solar cells disposed on a surface of the solar panel in a substantially spiral or serpentine manner and no solar cell within the string is electrically connected to another solar cell in the string by any means other than a cell interconnect. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019920 | COMBINATION SOLAR CELL SUN SENSOR FOR DIRECT ALIGNMENT OF TRACKERS AND CLOSED-LOOP TRACKING - Apparatus and methods are described including an individual solar power generating and sun sensing cell formed to have a plurality of electrically isolated portions, the output of each portion being monitored and analyzed to determine whether the solar cell is optimally positioned relative to the direction of solar rays to optimize power generation of the solar cell, and also of an array of solar cells which includes the solar power generating and sun sensing cell. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019921 | STOW STRATEGY FOR A SOLAR PANEL ARRAY - A solar panel tracking system for simultaneously rotating large arrays of solar panels positioned in multiple rows utilizing a single drive system and having a stow strategy with a stow-and-lock system built into the array support piers. A stow-and-lock stopping structure is mechanically and structurally incorporated into the support piers such that the solar panels stop at approximately 45 degrees, and the stow-and-lock assembly ensures that moment forces of the array are transmitted directly to the immediate support members, obviating the need for the driveline, locking dampers, and rotational supports to resist the forces transmitted from an entire wing and row of panels. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019922 | FIRE RESISTANT PV SHINGLE ASSEMBLY - A fire resistant PV shingle assembly includes a PV assembly, including PV body, a fire shield and a connection member connecting the fire shield below the PV body, and a support and inter-engagement assembly. The support and inter-engagement assembly is mounted to the PV assembly and comprises a vertical support element, supporting the PV assembly above a support surface, an upper interlock element, positioned towards the upper PV edge, and a lower interlock element, positioned towards the lower PV edge. The upper interlock element of one PV shingle assembly is inter-engageable with the lower interlock element of an adjacent PV shingle assembly. In some embodiments the PV shingle assembly may comprise a ventilation path below the PV body. The PV body may be slidably mounted to the connection member to facilitate removal of the PV body. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019923 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module having high reliability by increasing heat release of a bypass diode is provided. A solar cell panel including a photoelectric conversion unit, a holding member disposed at a periphery of the solar cell panel to hold the solar cell panel, a heat release plate spaced from the solar cell panel and disposed on the holding member, and a bypass diode attached to the heat release plate so as to be spaced from the solar cell panel and electrically connected to the photoelectric conversion unit are included. An attachment surface of the bypass diode to the heat release plate is disposed to face the holding member. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019924 | Nanoscopically Thin Photovoltaic Junction Solar Cells - Nanoscopically thin photovoltaic junction solar cells are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, there is provided a photovoltaic film | 2013-01-24 |
20130019925 | Installation System for Photovoltaic Modules - A solar panel array is formed of a plurality of solar panels juxtaposed with one another along an array axis, and has a support element having first and second support terminations disposed substantially orthogonal to the array axis, with an unobstructed spatial region intermediate of the first and second support terminations. A vehicle transports the solar panels and has wheels arranged on opposing sides thereof. First and second track structures extend along the array axis and are coupled to respective ones of the first and second support terminations. The track structures each have an elongated portion for engaging and supporting respective ones of the vehicle wheels, whereby the vehicle travels along the tracks while carrying a solar panel, and at least a portion of the vehicle is disposed within the unobstructed spatial region. One of the tracks accommodates the wiring for the solar panel array. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019926 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photovoltaic module configured so that a first sealing material and a rear surface support material are stacked in the stated order on a side of a photovoltaic cell. An electric output of the photovoltaic cell is output to the exterior by an electric output wire that passes through a through hole in the rear surface support material. An insulating material is disposed between the photovoltaic cell and the first sealing material in a position corresponding to the through hole. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019927 | USE OF FREESTANDING NITRIDE VENEERS IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Thin freestanding nitride veneers can be used for the fabrication of semiconductor devices. These veneers are typically less than 100 microns thick. The use of thin veneers also eliminates the need for subsequent wafer thinning for improved thermal performance and 3D packaging. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019928 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO POWER AT LEAST ONE DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, apparatuses configured to be disposed in a living subject and export power stored in an energy-storage device, and related methods of powering at least one device disposed in the living subject. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019929 | REDUCTION OF LIGHT INDUCED DEGRADATION BY MINIMIZING BAND OFFSET - A device and method for reducing degradation in a photovoltaic device includes adjusting a band offset of the device during one or more of forming an electrode, forming a first doped layer or forming an intrinsic layer. The adjusting reduces a band offset between one or more of the electrode, the first doped layer and the intrinsic layer to reduce light-induced degradation of the device. A second doped layer is formed on the intrinsic layer. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019930 | Secondary Treatment of Films of Colloidal Quantum Dots for Optoelectronics and Devices Produced Thereby - A method of forming an optoelectronic device. The method includes providing a deposition surface and contacting the deposition surface with a ligand exchange chemical and contacting the deposition surface with a quantum dot (QD) colloid. This initial process is repeated over one or more cycles to form an initial QD film on the deposition surface. The method further includes subsequently contacting the QD film with a secondary treatment chemical and optionally contacting the surface with additional QDs to form an enhanced QD layer exhibiting multiple exciton generation (MEG) upon absorption of high energy photons by the QD active layer. Devices having an enhanced QD active layer as described above are also disclosed. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019931 | HEAT REJECTING OPTIC - A heat-rejecting optic comprising an optical element and receiving element or layer with intermediate layer between is provided. Refractive indices of the optical element and receiving element or layer are greater than the intermediate layer. The optic may be part of a concentrator assembly or lens concentrator system for photovoltaic cells. The heat-rejecting optic functions to redirect wavelengths of light for which power conversion by a photovoltaic cell is inefficient and which cause undesirable photovoltaic cell heating and damage, reducing photovoltaic cell life. The receiving element or layer and intermediate layer modify the optical element to frustrate the total internal reflection of light that would otherwise occur within the optical element and divert that light into the receiving element or layer. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019932 | Nanostructure Array Substrate, Method for Fabricating the Same and Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using the Same - Disclosed are a nanostructure array substrate, a method for fabricating the same, and a dye-sensitized solar cell by using the same. The nanostructure array substrate includes a plurality of metal oxide nanostructures vertically aligned on the substrate while being separated from each other. The metal oxide nanostructures include nanorods having a ZnO core/TiO | 2013-01-24 |
20130019933 | SEE-THROUGH THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A see-through thin film solar cell includes a first substrate, a photoelectric conversion film formed on the surface of the first substrate, a second substrate and a packaging adhesive film located between the second substrate and the photoelectric conversion film. The surface of the photovoltaic film is ablated via a laser to form at least one hollow-out zone through a patterned photo mask, thus averts the problem of reduced lifespan of laser equipment in conventional techniques that form patterns through laser ablation in frequent switching manner. By controlling the thickness of the patterned photo mask, grey scale patterns can be displayed and resolution thereof can also be increased, thereby improve the added value of the thin film solar cell. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019934 | OXYGEN GETTER LAYER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE - Methods are generally disclosed for forming a thin film photovoltaic device. According to one embodiment, a transparent conductive oxide layer and an oxygen getter layer can be formed on a transparent substrate. The transparent conductive oxide layer and the oxygen getter layer can then be annealed together such that oxygen atoms move from the transparent conductive oxide layer into the oxygen getter layer. A photovoltaic heterojunction can be formed on the TCO layer. Thin film photovoltaic devices are also generally disclosed. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019935 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A manufacturing method of a solar cell module according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: forming a first electrode on a transparent substrate; forming a first groove at the first electrode by performing a first laser scribing process; forming a semiconductor layer on the first electrode; forming a second groove at the semiconductor layer by performing a second laser scribing process; forming a second electrode on the semiconductor layer; forming a third groove at the semiconductor layer and the second electrode by performing a third laser scribing process; and forming fourth and fifth grooves at the semiconductor layer and the second electrode by performing a fourth laser scribing process. The fourth laser scribing process includes using first and second laser beams. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019936 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELL WITH PATTERNED ELECTRODES - An organic solar cell with patterned electrodes comprises a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer and an organic active layer. The first electrode layer and the second electrode layer are arranged opposite to each other. The first electrode layer has a first carrier injection surface having a plurality of first protrusions. The organic active layer is arranged between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer and has a first surface joined with the first carrier injection surface. The first surface is bonded to the first carrier injection surface to form a first carrier supply interface having a plurality of crests and troughs corresponding to the first protrusions. Thereby is increased the area of the first carrier supply interface, improved the carrier transport efficiency, and promoted the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019937 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ENHANCEMENT THROUGH UVO TREATMENT - Photovoltaic cells, methods of fabricating photovoltaic cells, and methods of using photovoltaic cells to capture light energy are provided. A photovoltaic cell can include an electron transporting layer, a photoactive layer, and a hole transporting layer. The electron transporting layer can be ultraviolet ozone treated. The photovoltaic cell can have an inverted configuration. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019938 | METHOD FOR FORMING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, AND RESULTING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photovoltaic cell manufacturing method is disclosed. Methods include manufacturing a photovoltaic cell having a selective emitter and buried contact (electrode) structure utilizing nanoimprint technology. The methods include providing a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; forming a first doped region in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to the first surface; performing a nanoimprint process and an etching process to form a trench in the semiconductor substrate, the trench extending into the semiconductor substrate from the first surface; forming a second doped region in the semiconductor substrate within the trench, the second doped region having a greater doping concentration than the first doped region; and filling the trench with a conductive material. The nanoimprint process uses a mold to define a location of an electrode line layout. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019939 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY COATINGS AND ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ENERGY - UV-curable coatings for photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic systems having a UV-curable coating, and methods of generating energy through photovoltaic systems having a UV-curable coating are disclosed. The UV-curable coating includes a urethane acrylate blend, a montmorillonite platelet, a light stabilizer, a UV absorber, and a photoinitiator. The coating is substantially transparent to visible and near infrared light and provides a barrier to oxygen and moisture and the coating is configured to adhere to a film. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019940 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR USE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An electrode structure is provided for use in an electronic device. In certain example embodiments, an electrode structure includes a supporting glass substrate (e.g., soda-lime silica based float glass), a buffer layer (e.g., Si | 2013-01-24 |
20130019941 | LIGHT POWER GENERATION DEVICE - [Problem] To provide a photovoltaic device capable of generating power whether day or night, without affecting the appearance of a structure or reducing lighting or other functions, and able to inhibit rises in room temperature by converting thermal radiation into electrical energy. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019942 | SOLAR CELL PANEL INSPECTION DEVICE, METHOD FOR INSPECTING SOLAR CELL PANEL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL PANEL, AND SOLAR CELL PANEL - The solar cell panel inspection device comprises a housing, a first terminal for abutting against a back-side electrode layer, a second terminal for abutting against a region in proximity to an outer peripheral end of an outer peripheral insulating area, a mechanism moving first terminal and second terminal vertically and horizontally, a voltage applying section for applying voltage respectively between first terminal and second terminal, a current detecting section for detecting a current flowing between first terminal and second terminal applied with voltage by voltage applying section, means for regulating moisture amount in housing, and means for reducing moisture amount in housing. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019943 | SOLAR POWER GENERATING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate, a back electrode layer on the substrate, a light absorbing layer on the back electrode layer, and a window layer on the light absorbing layer. A third through hole is formed through an entire portion of the window layer and a portion of the light absorbing layer. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019944 | METHOD OF STABILIZING HYDROGENATED AMORPHOUS SILICON AND AMORPHOUS HYDROGENATED SILICON ALLOYS - A method of forming a semiconductor material of a photovoltaic device that includes providing a surface of a hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material, and annealing the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material in a deuterium containing atmosphere. Deuterium from the deuterium-containing atmosphere is introduced to the lattice of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material through the surface of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material. In some embodiments, the deuterium that is introduced to the lattice of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material increases the stability of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019945 | METHOD OF STABILIZING HYDROGENATED AMORPHOUS SILICON AND AMORPHOUS HYDROGENATED SILICON ALLOYS - A method of forming a semiconductor material of a photovoltaic device that includes providing a surface of a hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material, and annealing the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material in a deuterium containing atmosphere. Deuterium from the deuterium-containing atmosphere is introduced to the lattice of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material through the surface of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material. In some embodiments, the deuterium that is introduced to the lattice of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material increases the stability of the hydrogenated amorphous silicon containing material. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019946 | COOLING SHEET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES INCLUDING THE SAME - A cooling sheet for photovoltaic modules, a method of manufacturing the same, a backsheet for photovoltaic modules, a method of manufacturing the same, and a photovoltaic module are provided. The cooling sheet for photovoltaic modules which includes a resin layer can be prepared by coating or impregnating one surface of a porous substrate with a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) containing a fluid. Here, the resin layer includes the fluid-containing SAP which is formed on one surface of the porous substrate or impregnated with the porous substrate. When the cooling sheet for photovoltaic modules is attached to the outside of the weather-resistant substrate to prepare the backsheet for photovoltaic modules, it is possible to suppress an increase in power generation temperature of a photoelectric cell by evaporation of the fluid, for example water, included in the SAP, thereby improving the power generation efficiency of the photovoltaic module. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019947 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT MODULE AND ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE - A photoelectric conversion element module includes a first base material, a second base material, a photoelectric conversion element having a light incident side and sealing portion and arranged between the first and second base materials, an anchoring layer adapted to anchor one of main sides of a light incident side and a side opposite to the light incident side, and one of a main side of the first and second base material opposed to one of the main sides, and a covering section adapted to cover the sealing portion. The Young's modulus of the covering section is 0 MPa or more and 20 MPa or less. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019948 | STABILIZED BACK CONTACT FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR MANUFACTURE - Thin film photovoltaic devices including a thin film stabilization layer between the photovoltaic heterojunction and a back contact are provided. The thin film stabilization layer generally includes cadmium sulfide, but may also include copper and/or other materials. Methods are also provided for forming a thin film photovoltaic device via forming a thin film stabilization layer on a photovoltaic heterojunction (that generally overlies a transparent conductive oxide layer on a transparent substrate) and forming a back contact on the thin film stabilization layer. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019949 | COMPOUNDS FOR ORGANIC THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS AND ORGANIC THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - Provided are compounds with a donor moiety, a first acceptor moiety and a second acceptor moiety, as shown by Formula (I): | 2013-01-24 |
20130019950 | MODULAR AIR DISCHARGE SYSTEM - An air discharge apparatus such as an air nozzle manifold comprises an elongated air distribution enclosure having an air supply inlet and an elongated air discharge slot. There is at least one removable insert, and generally multiple removeable inserts in the discharge slot. At least one of the inserts has a discharge opening for discharge of air from the enclosure where air can pass through the slots substantially only through the discharge openings. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019951 | Multi-vane throttle valve - A multi-vane throttling valve for a vacuum process chamber includes a throttle chamber body having an inside exposed to the vacuum process chamber and an outside exposed to atmospheric pressure, the chamber body defining a through-opening for controlling vacuum within the vacuum process chamber, a plurality of rotatable vanes mounted within the through-opening for controlling a flow of gases through the through-opening where each rotatable vane includes a cooling flow pathway in fluid communication with and disposed longitudinally along each rotatable vane, and a drive mechanism disposed on and connected to an outside of the throttle chamber body for rotating the plurality of rotatable vanes to vary the flow of process gases. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019952 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE OF A FUEL INJECTION CIRCUIT FOR A TURBOMACHINE - A detection method of a breakdown of a pressure relief valve of a fuel injection circuit for a turbomachine, the injection circuit including a low pressure stage and a high pressure stage, the low pressure stage having an inlet and an outlet, the high pressure stage having an inlet and an outlet, the low pressure stage being connected to the high pressure stage, the pressure relief valve being connected in parallel with respect to the high pressure stage, the injection circuit further including a recirculation loop including an inlet connected to the outlet of the high pressure stage and an outlet connected to the outlet of the low pressure stage, the method including measuring a differential pressure in the injection circuit. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019953 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEPOSITING A MATERIAL ON A SUBSTRATE - A method and apparatus for depositing a film on a substrate includes introducing a material and a carrier gas into a heated chamber. The material may be a semiconductor material, such as a cadmium chalcogenide. A resulting mixture of vapor and carrier gas containing no unvaporized material is provided. The mixture of vapor and carrier gas are remixed to achieve a uniform vapor/carrier gas composition, which is directed toward a surface of a substrate, such as a glass substrate, where the vapor is deposited as a uniform film. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019954 | SLURRY SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION - A slurry feed system suitable for chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) processes in a semiconductor fabrication facility and related method. The slurry feed system includes a valve manifold box having a discharge piping header fluidly connected to at least one CMP station and a first slurry supply train. The first slurry supply train may include a slurry mixing tank, day tank, and at least two slurry feed pumps arranged in series pumping relationship. The first slurry supply train defines a first slurry piping loop. In one embodiment, a second slurry supply train defining a second slurry piping loop is provided. The valve manifold box is operable to supply slurry from either or both of the first and second slurry piping loops to the CMP station. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019955 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE VALVE WITH REDUCED SPRING-SURGE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING SPRING SURGE - Disclosed is a differential pressure valve comprising: a valve body, the valve body having at least one flow inlet and one flow outlet: at least one shutter, the shutter being movable between an open position and a closed position under a differential pressure across the valve; at least one flow passage from the flow inlet to the flow outlet; at least one biasing member configured to bias the shutter towards a closed position so as to block the flow passage through the flow inlet. The biasing member is a non-linear biasing member. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019956 | CONSTANT FLOW RATE FLUID CONTROLLER - An apparatus and method is provided for establishing a constant flow rate of a fluid, such as a gas or a liquid, into a process system. The apparatus typically includes a fluid pressure regulator, a rotameter, and a back pressure regulator. The system may also include a throttle valve. Establishing a constant flow rate involves established a fixed pressure drop across a fixed flow resistance device, such as a rotameter. The pressure of the output of the rotameter is adjusted to be higher than the backpressure from the process system. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019957 | Gas-Dispensing Device and Facility Comprising Such a Device - The invention relates to a gas-dispensing device for connecting a plurality of pressurized gas sources (E | 2013-01-24 |
20130019958 | ENERGY-SAVING VALVE - An energy-saving valve includes a spool-driving unit which changes the position of a spool to a position at which compressed air is discharged from a first output port without pressure control and includes a pressure control unit which changes the position of the spool to a position at which compressed air is discharged from a second output port in a predetermined pressure level due to pressure control. The pressure control unit includes a pressure control piston, a pressure-receiving surface which enables air pressure in the second output port to act on the pressure control piston, a cylinder chamber, a pressure control channel, and an elastic member which applies biasing force to the pressure control piston in a direction opposite to the action of air pressure on the pressure-receiving surface to determine pressure. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019959 | Air Valve and Inflatable Device Having the Same - An air valve includes a seat unit having an air passageway and formed with a vent hole in fluid communication with the air passageway, a valve unit operable to block and unblock the air passageway, and a pressure-regulating member disposed on the seat unit. The pressure-regulating member has an engaging portion retained in the vent hole and defining at least one air channel in the air passageway, and a blocking portion blocking the vent hole and movable to unblock the vent hole when the air pressure in the air passageway meets a predetermined condition for permitting air to flow from the air passageway to the external environment via the at least one air channel. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019960 | Reactant Delivery System For ALD/CVD Processes - Provided are apparatus and methods for generating a chemical precursor. The apparatus comprises an inlet line to be connected to an ampoule and an outlet line to be connected to an ampoule. The inlet line having an inlet valve to control the flow of a carrier gas into the ampoule and the outlet line has an outlet valve to control the flow exiting the ampoule. A bypass valve allows carrier gas to bypass the ampoule and purge the outlet valve without flowing gas into the ampoule. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019961 | CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of controlled atmosphere systems, apparatus, and methods for the same can include systems and/or methods that can include provisions for adaptive control of compressor discharge pressure. In one embodiment, variable membrane temperature can regulate compressor discharge pressure. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019962 | Float valve - A float valve comprising a shut-off lever and a float lever is disclosed. The shut-off lever is supported for pivotal movement about a first axis between a first closed position and a second open position. The float lever is supported for pivotal movement about a second axis between a first closed position and a second open position. The float lever and the shut-off lever include cams which cooperate to transmit closing forces and opening forces between the levers. The valve exhibits a snap closing action whereby seeping is prevented over a substantial range of liquid levels. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019963 | FUEL CUT-OFF VALVE ASSEMBLIES - A fuel cut-off valve assembly may include a housing disposed within a fuel tank and defining therein a float chamber communicating with a space defined in the fuel tank. The housing has a fuel vapor outlet hole, so that fuel vapor can flow from within the float chamber to a fuel vapor processing device. A float valve may be received within the float chamber so as to be vertically movable for opening and closing the fuel vapor outlet hole in response to change in a level of fuel within the fuel tank. The float valve may have a valve body and a buoyancy center positioned at a level higher than a central position of the valve body with respect to the height of the valve body. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019964 | CONTROL AND SUPPLY UNIT - A control and supply unit for an actuating device of a choke, a valve, a blow-out preventer or some other device applied in the field of oil and natural gas production. The control and supply unit includes a vibration detection means to detect vibrations caused by a conveyed flow. The conveyed flow can be controlled by the actuating device. | 2013-01-24 |
20130019965 | 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. | 2013-01-24 |