06th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 5 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130032092 | APPARATUS FOR COATING SUBSTRATES USING THE EB/PVD METHOD - An apparatus for coating substrates with a coating material is disclosed. The apparatus includes a frame, a crucible arrangement including a first crucible and a second crucible disposed offset from one another in a horizontal plane, where the crucible arrangement is disposed on the frame. At least one first shaft is associated with the first crucible and at least one second shaft is associated with the second crucible, where the at least one first and second shafts are disposed in the frame beneath the first and second crucibles, respectively. A first lifting device is associated with the at least one first shaft and a second lifting device is associated with the at least one second shaft, where the first and second lifting devices are disposed in the frame. The frame is linearly displaceable in the horizontal plane. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032093 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A PET - An article for supporting a pet in the lap area of a caregiver includes a cushion specially adapted to conform to the abdominal torso of a caregiver and a strap specially adapted to maintain the cushion in conforming position about the abdominal torso of the caregiver. In use, the provided article is positioned about the abdominal torso of the caregiver, the strap is placed about the lumbar region of the caregiver and tightened in place and a pet, such as a dog or cat, is placed atop the cushion. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032094 | ANIMAL CLIMBING ARRANGEMENT - An animal climbing arrangement includes a two-dimensional appliqué and at least one shelf for attachment to a wall. The two-dimensional appliqué is adapted for flush attachment to the wall and includes a graphical representation of at least a portion of a support structure. The at least one shelf provides a perch for a pet and is visually associated with the support structure of the two-dimensional appliqué such that the at least one shelf appears to be supported by the support structure in a two-dimensional view. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032095 | TRANSPORTING UNIT FOR LIVE POULTRY ON BOARD A TRUCK - A transporting unit for live poultry on board a truck includes a supporting frame and a plurality of drawer-type cages having a lateral wall without aeration openings and intended to be selectively positioned at one side or the opposite side of the supporting frame, depending on the climatic and environmental transport conditions. The drawer-type cages are arranged in a single pile or in two adjacent piles, and in both cases the arrangement is such to be able to occupy the entire width of the loading deck of a truck. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032096 | Pop up tennis ball pet toy - The invention relates to a pet toy wherein a two-piece molded plastic encasement contains apertures that allow a ball or balls to protrude and extrude as a result of rotation of the top of the toy and fixed raised protrusions which naturally cause a ball to essentially “appear” and “disappear” and an animal must solve by attempting to retrieve the moving ball or balls. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032097 | FACILITIES FOR AND METHOD OF SEPARATING AND SORTING LIVESTOCK - Assembly comprising a passageway for livestock, the passageway being delimited by side delimitations, for passage of the livestock from a first space to a second space. The assembly comprises a gate system mounted in the passageway, the gate system comprising at least one self-closing gate leaf which is movable between a closed position and one or more open positions which include a pass position wherein passage to the second space is possible for an animal from the livestock, and wherein the gate leaf is moveable to an open position by pressure exerted by an animal from the livestock for passing through the passageway to the second space. The assembly also comprises a device for determining an ID of an animal from the livestock, and a device for blocking the gate leaf from moving to the pass position, wherein the blocking device can be activated to a blocking position in response to data from the ID determining device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032098 | FACILITIES FOR AND METHOD OF SEPARATING AND SORTING LIVESTOCK - Assembly comprising a passageway for livestock, the passageway being delimited by side delimitations, for passage of the livestock from a first space to a second space. The assembly comprises a gate system mounted in the passageway, the gate system comprising at least one self-closing gate leaf which is movable between a closed position and one or more open positions which include a pass position wherein passage to the second space is possible for an animal from the livestock, and wherein the gate leaf is moveable to an open position by pressure exerted by an animal from the livestock for passing through the passageway to the second space. The assembly also comprises a device for determining an ID of an animal from the livestock, and a device for blocking the gate leaf from moving to the pass position, wherein the blocking device can be activated to a blocking position in response to data from the ID determining device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032099 | FRICTIONAL FLUID HEATING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A frictional fluid heating device and a method relating thereto. The device comprises a shaft fixed part, a drive shaft that is supported by the shaft fixed part to be rotatable about an axis of rotation thereof, a disc assembly, and a frame assembly. The disc assembly comprises a plurality of first-type discs, each of which comprises a front surface, a rear surface, a peripheral surface, and an impeller for facilitating fluid flow in the device. An elevated portion is located on the front surface of each of the first-type discs around the opening of the disc. The elevated portion has a peripheral surface, and the impeller is mounted on the peripheral surface of the elevated portion. The impeller comprises grooves and gear tops that are substantially diagonally formed and are alternately located on the circumference of the impeller. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032100 | NUCLEAR STEAM GENERATOR STEAM NOZZLE FLOW RESTRICTOR - A steam nozzle flow restrictor for a steam generator that restricts steam exit flow during a steam line break, but has a low pressure drop during normal operation. The flow restrictor has a support web suspended from the steam outlet nozzle with the web having a central opening concentric with the central axis of the nozzle. A shaft is slidably supported within the central opening of the web and has an orifice plate that is suspended within the steam generator at one end of the shaft, spaced from the steam nozzle. The orifice plate closes against the underside of the nozzle upon encountering increased steam exit flow as a result of a steam line break. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032101 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - The disclosed internal combustion engine has an electric water pump and a water temperature sensor that detects coolant water temperature. An electronic control device stops the driving of the water pump when the coolant water temperature is lower than a baseline temperature. Meanwhile, the electronic control device drives the water pump in accordance with the coolant water temperature when the coolant water temperature is higher than the baseline temperature. When the driving of the water pump is stopped, the internal combustion engine forbids at least one engine control until the water pump is driven. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032102 | COOLING SYSTEMS - A method for controlling a cooling system for a vehicle having an internal combustion engine permits rapid warm-up of the engine by the use of two electrically-operated valves in addition to a conventional thermostat. The method includes controlling a bypass valve and a heater valve to both remain closed at low coolant temperatures and engine speed to inhibit coolant flow through the engine. A control unit opens the bypass valve to prevent cavitation in the water pump if engine speed and/or load exceeds a certain value. The heater valve is opened when a threshold engine coolant temperature is reached permitting warming of the heater matrix. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032103 | PISTON INCLUDING A PAIR OF COOLING CHAMBERS - A piston for an internal combustion engine including a piston body ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032104 | PISTON UPPER PART OF AN ASSEMBLED OR WELDED PISTON WITH EXTENDED COOLING SPACES - A liquid cooled piston of an internal combustion engine includes a piston lower part and piston upper part which has a combustion chamber recess. These piston components are supported via joining lands which are spaced apart radially and together form a dividing plane, and are joined together preferably with a material-to-material fit. In order to receive piston rings, the piston upper part has a ring area and includes an annular cooling channel which extends into the piston lower part and is connected to an inner cooling space connecting channels. The cooling channel is adjoined by recesses which are oriented in the direction of a piston head, are configured as a blind hole and widen conically starting from the cooling channel as far as a recess bottom. The recess bottom can be of a pronounced undulating enlarged surface or a finely undulating configuration. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032105 | METHOD FOR COMPENSATING AN OPERATING IMBALANCE BETWEEN DIFFERENT BANKS OF A TURBOCHARGED ENGINE - A method for controlling differences in cylinder mixtures for a two cylinder bank engine having a turbocharger is presented. In one example, the description includes a method for adjusting valve timing to reduce cylinder mixture variation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032106 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE ACTUATION OF THE INTAKE VALVES SUBDIVIDED INTO SEPARATE SUB-UNITS - An engine comprises a system for variable actuation of the intake valves and is subdivided into a plurality of sub-systems independent with respect to each other, carried by a plurality of respective elements, each mounted on the cylinder head at a respective engine cylinder. Among other things, this considerably facilitates the system maintenance operations. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032107 | MULTI-CYLINDER INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH A SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE ACTUATION OF THE INTAKE VALVES AND AN INJECTOR HOUSING HAVING A RAISED SEALING EDGE - In a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine, provided with a system for variable actuation of the intake valves of the engine, the fuel injector associated to each engine cylinder is surrounded by a sealing casing which is part of a support body. The support body is mounted on the engine cylinder head with the interposition of a support surmounting the head and defining the seat in which the camshaft is received and it defines a sealing peripheral edge cooperating with a sealing cover which is mounted on the cylinder head. The cover has a general base plane sealingly mounted on the cylinder head or on the support. The sealing peripheral edge of each sealing casing is arranged in a parallel plane and raised with respect to the general base plane of the cover. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032108 | VALVE TIMING CONTROLLER FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A profile of a cam ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032109 | VALVE LIFT DEVICE FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE - A valve lift device for a combustion engine, a camshaft ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032110 | SEALING COLLAR - A sealing collar is provided on a body in which the body has a cylindrical wall on which a hole emerges and a fluid situated in the body is able to escape through the hole. The sealing collar includes a fixing band entirely surrounding the cylindrical wall. The fixing band has a sealing portion to sealedly obturate the hole and a means for closing and tightening the fixing band. The fixing band is provided with at least one claw extending in the direction of the cylindrical wall so that on closing and tightening of the fixing band around the cylindrical wall, the hole is sealedly obturated and the claw is pressed against the cylindrical wall and contributes to immobilizing the sealing collar on the body. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032111 | DISPLACEMENT GROOVE CONTOUR OF SLIDING CAM ASSEMBLIES OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION RECIPROCATING PISTON ENGINE - Engine with a crank mechanism and a cylinder head whose intake and exhaust channels are regulated by gas exchange valves activated by cams of at least one camshaft. The cams are sliding cams with at least one cam per sliding cam assembly arranged rotationally fixed but axially displaceable on a base shaft, and each having an actuator with an actuator pin for displacing the sliding cam assemblies into different axial positions via at least one displacement groove which cooperates with the pin. The displacement groove being helical shaped and having a run-in and a run-out region for the pin and a displacement flank and an opposing support flank. A detent device locks the sliding cam assemblies in different axial positions. A distance between the displacement flank and the support flank remains constant along the entire extent of the displacement groove parallel to the displacement direction of the sliding cam assembly. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032112 | CONCENTRIC CAMSHAFT PHASER FLEX PLATE - A variable cam timing apparatus ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032113 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE ON ALCOHOL CONTAINING FUELS - Method of operating a compression ignition engine on ether containing fuel obtained by on board conversion of an alcohol containing primary fuel and a system for use in the method. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032114 | INTAKE SYSTEM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An intake system ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032115 | VALVE FOR CONTROLLING A GAS FLOW, LIQUID SEPARATOR, VENTILATION SYSTEM AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING SUCH A VALVE - The invention relates to a valve for controlling a gas flow, as it is used, for example, for controlling the gas flow between a crankcase and an intake tract of an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to a liquid separator and to a ventilation system for the above-mentioned exemplary use for a crankcase and to an internal combustion engine. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032116 | RECIPROCATING-PISTON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH MASS BALANCING DEVICE - The invention relates to a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032117 | CYLINDER LINER SEAL ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF PROVIDING THE SAME - A cylinder liner sealing arrangement for an internal combustion engine including a cylinder block having cylinder bores, a cylinder head, a cylinder liner within each cylinder bore and a circumferential cut-out formed in the upper and outer surfaces of the cylinder liner. A circular sealing ring is positioned in the circumferential cut-out with the sealing ring contacting at least the cylinder block and the cylinder liner to form a coolant seal therebetween. The sealing ring includes a seal enhancing configuration formed on at least an outer circumferential surface of the sealing ring with the seal enhancing configuration including at least one of an arcuate portion of a “D” ring seal or a plurality of circumferentially extending ribs. Replacing the cylinder liner seal includes removing the cylinder head while maintaining the position of the cylinder liner within the respective cylinder bore, removing an upper liner seal from within the circumferential cut-out while maintaining the position of the cylinder liner within the cylinder bore, positioning a replacement sealing ring in the circumferential cut-out while maintaining the position of the cylinder liner within the cylinder bore and replacing the cylinder head on the cylinder block of the engine. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032118 | Low Profile Valve Stem Seal In Cylinder Head - A valve stem seal assembly in an internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head including an aperture therein in communication with a cylinder bore and a recessed pocket surrounding the aperture. A valve guide is received in the aperture and a valve stem is received in the valve guide. A valve seal support includes a radially outwardly extending flange disposed against a surface of the cylinder head external to the recessed pocket and a cylindrical body that extends into the recessed pocket. A valve spring contacts the flange and a resilient seal is secured to the rigid valve seal support and in sealing engagement with the valve stem. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032119 | TWO-PIECE COMPRESSION PISTON RING OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A compression ring assembly for a piston of an internal combustion engine includes a first compression ring and a second compression ring, with the second compression ring overlaid adjacent to and in abutting engagement with the first compression ring. When both the first compression ring and the second compression ring are uncompressed and in a free state, the second compression ring includes an outer second ring diameter that is greater than an outer first ring diameter of the first compression ring. Additionally, the first compression ring includes a first radial width that is greater than a second radial width of the second compression ring. A first gap of the first compression ring is positioned relative to a second gap of the second compression ring in a non-overlapping orientation. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032120 | Piston For Internal Combustion Engine And Method - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a one-piece aluminum piston body including a piston head and a piston skirt adjoining the head. The skirt includes a taper narrowing towards the head and defining a major diameter in a first direction normal to a longitudinal piston axis, and a minor diameter in a direction normal to the first direction. The major diameter and minor diameter may have dimensions specified in Table 1, such that scuffing or scratching of the piston is prevented, particularly during engine break-in. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032121 | ROTARY ENGINE - According to the invention, a rotary engine is disclosed. The rotary engine may include a body, a rotor, and an ignition element. The body may define a rotor cavity, an intake channel, and a first exhaust channel. The rotor may be disposed within the rotor cavity and may define at least one chamber. Each chamber may receive a fuel from the intake channel when the rotor is in a first position. Each chamber may also at least partially contain combustion of the fuel when the rotor is in a second position. Each chamber may further output an exhaust to the first exhaust channel when the rotor is in a third position. The ignition element may be in communication with each chamber when each chamber is in the second position. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032122 | ENGINE INCLUDING INTAKE AIR FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY - An intake air flow control assembly includes an actuator, a valve shaft, a first valve member and a drive member. The actuator includes a drive shaft defining a first rotational axis. The valve shaft defines a second rotational axis. The first valve member is fixed for rotation with the valve shaft and adjusts air flow from an intake manifold to an engine intake port. The drive member is engaged with the drive shaft and the valve shaft. The drive member extends around an outer circumference of the drive shaft and around an outer circumference of the valve shaft. The drive shaft is rotatable in first and second rotational directions opposite one another to rotate the valve shaft via the drive member and rotationally displace the first valve member. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032123 | GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A straight port and a swirl port supply low-oxygen-concentration gas and high-oxygen-concentration gas into a combustion chamber of an engine such that high-level-oxygen-concentration gas and low-level-oxygen-concentration gas are formed from the high-oxygen-concentration gas and the low-oxygen-concentration gas in an adjacent region of the combustion chamber, which is adjacent to a fuel mist injected from an injection hole of a fuel injection valve. The high-level-oxygen-concentration gas is located in a corresponding area of the adjacent region, which is generally opposite from the fuel injection hole, and the low-level-oxygen-concentration gas is located in a remaining area of the adjacent region, which is other than the corresponding area of the adjacent region. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032124 | FUEL CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR DIMETHYL-ETHER FUEL VEHICLE - A fuel circulation system for a dimethyl-ether fuel vehicle may include a fuel tank storing a fuel, a fuel supply line connected to the fuel tank, a fuel supply pump disposed in the fuel supply line and supplying the fuel to a fuel injection system under pressure, a common rail maintaining the pressure of the fuel pressurized from the fuel supply pump, the fuel injection system injecting the fuel supplied from the common rail, a fuel return line fluid-communicating with and diverging from the fuel injection system and/or the common rail to collect remaining fuel of the fuel, and a fuel cooling system disposed on the fuel return line such that a return fuel returned from the fuel injection system and/or the common rail passes therethrough, wherein the fuel cooling system may be disposed close to a heater core to exchange a heat of the return fuel. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032125 | FUEL COOLING SYSTEM FOR DIMETHYL-ETHER FUEL VEHICLE - A fuel cooling system for a dimethyl-ether fuel vehicle includes a fuel tank storing dimethyl-ether, a fuel supply line introducing the dimethyl-ether into an engine, a fuel supply pump, pressurizing the dimethyl-ether, and sending the pressurized dimethyl-ether to a fuel injection system, a common rail maintaining a pressure of the pressurized dimethyl-ether from the fuel supply pump, a fuel injection system injecting the pressurized dimethyl-ether supplied from the common rail, a fuel return line communicating with and diverging from the fuel injection system, the common rail and/or a downstream side of the fuel supply pump to collect remaining dimethyl-ether, a fuel cooling device disposed in the fuel return line, and a drain pipe to discharge condensed water generated from an evaporator disposed in an air conditioner, wherein discharged condensed water from the drain pipe is supplied to the fuel cooling device and cools the collected dimethyl-ether. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032126 | FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS - The fuel supplied apparatus disclosed is capable of optimizing the timing of performing the fuel pressure change indication and the fuel injection timing to suppress the real fuel injection amount from being differentiated from the target fuel injection amount even at the time of the fuel pressure being changed, thereby making it possible to accomplish the improvement of the fuel consumption. The ECU judges whether or not the fuel pressure change request is generated (Step S | 2013-02-07 |
20130032127 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL VAPOR CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine to generate vacuum for a subsequent leak detection routine. During a selected key-off condition, a starter motor is operated to spin the engine unfueled and generate intake vacuum for the leak detection. Fuel vapors drawn during the spinning are stored in an auxiliary canister that is purged along with a main canister during purging conditions. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032128 | MOTORCYCLE IGNITION - A single-fire motorcycle ignition comprising a rotatable shaft having a rotor with two magnets of opposite polarity spaced around the circumference thereof, wherein the shaft and rotor are rotated between latching Hall effect modules, and each module is electrically connected to an ignition coil. Each module is switched to a first position by passage of the first magnet causing the ignition coil to accumulate a charge and a second position by passage of the second magnet, causing the module to fire the ignition coil. The modules are preferably attached to a plate, which can be affixed to the top of a standard breaker base for a points-fired ignition after removal of the condenser and points. A kit to nondestructively convert a traditional points-style ignition to the ignition described herein is also disclosed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032129 | SUPER-ABRASIVE GRAIN FIXED TYPE WIRE SAW, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUPER-ABRASIVE GRAIN FIXED TYPE WIRE SAW - The super-abrasive grain fixed type wire saw is equipped with two layers consisting of a brazing material layer ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032130 | USER ADJUSTABLE COUPLING DEVICE OR HINGE - A user adjustable coupling device or hinge adapted to be attachable to a spine is disclosed. The device or hinge comprises a curved, hook end on a horizontally oriented upper bracket, a vertically oriented support brace, and a curved, oval-shaped end on a horizontally oriented lower bracket that gives the hinge a C-shaped configuration. The hook and oval ends allow the hinge to be quickly and easily attached and removed from the spine without the use of tools. The coupling device or hinge may be utilized in an outdoor cooking apparatus. The apparatus comprises an enclosed area defining a heat containment structure, a spine operably connected to the heat containment structure, a collar operably connected to the spine, and at least one cooking support attached or attachable to the coupling device or hinge. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032131 | STORAGE BOX - A storage box to be used with an outdoor cooking device has a base part having an inside area, an outside area and a base rim portion, and of a lid part having an inside area, an outside area and a lid rim portion. The lid rim portion is attachable to the base rim portion such that a closed interior space is formed between the base part and the lid part. The base part further comprises at least one fastening means on the outside area such that the storage box can be attached to the outdoor cooking device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032132 | OVEN APPLIANCE WITH DUAL OPENING DOORS - An oven appliance having a pair of doors that open together to provide access to the cooking chamber of the appliance is provided. The doors are mechanically connected with other each such that the opening of one door also causes the other door to open—e.g., a user of the appliance can open both doors using only one door. The mechanism that allows for the simultaneous opening of the doors can be readily contained within the cabinet of the oven—substantially or completely hidden from the user's view. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032133 | COOKING HOB WITH ILLUMINATION EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to a cooking hob with illumination equipment. The cooking hob includes at least one transparent or semitransparent panel ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032134 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIGHTING CHARCOAL - A solid fuel starter assembly is provided with an envelope component made of combustible material; a foldable chimney component made of combustible material and a tear off strip component made of material and attached to the envelope component. The foldable chimney component is disposed inside a package formed by the envelope component and the tear off strip. The chimney component is a foldable flue component in the shape of a pyramid or cone. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032135 | Apparatuses and Methods for Determining and Changing the Orientation of Solar Energy Capture Devices - An apparatus for capturing solar energy can include a solar energy capture device having an orientation plane and a sensor configured to determine a direction of gravity relative to a sensor plane. The solar energy capture device is configured to rotate about a pitch axis and a roll axis. The sensor plane can have an orientation that is fixed relative to the solar energy capture device. The orientation plane can he offset from the roll axis. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032136 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF GENERATING ENERGY FROM SOLAR RADIATION - A solar reflector assembly is provided for generating energy from solar radiation. The solar reflector assembly is configured to be deployed on a supporting body of liquid and to reflect solar radiation to a solar collector. A solar reflector assembly comprises an inflatable elongated tube having an upper portion formed at least partially of flexible material and a lower ballast portion formed at least partially of flexible material. A reflective sheet is coupled to a wall of the tube to reflect solar radiation. The elongated tube has an axis of rotation oriented generally parallel to a surface of a supporting body of liquid. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032137 | TUBULAR SOLAR COLLECTORS - The present invention regards a metal composition suitable for originating a joint ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032138 | PORTABLE COOKING DEVICE - A portable cooking device ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032139 | Drug Condensation Aerosols And Kits - The present invention provides novel condensation aerosols for the treatment of disease and/or intermittent or acute conditions. These condensation aerosols have little or no pyrolysis degradation products and are characterized by having an MMAD of between 1-3 microns. These aerosols are made by rapidly heating a substrate coated with a thin film of drug having a thickness of between 0.05 and 20 μm, while passing a gas over the film, to form particles of a desirable particle size for inhalation. Kits comprising a drug and a device for producing a condensation aerosol are also provided, wherein the device, has an element for heating the drug which is coated as a film on the substrate and contains a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form, and an element allowing the vapor to cool to form an aerosol. Methods for use are also disclosed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032140 | VACCINE NEBULISERS - The invention provides a method of selecting a nebuliser device to be used to deliver a vaccine comprising selecting a nebuliser capable of producing a plurality of vaccine particles having the following particle droplet size distribution:
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20130032141 | FLIP TOP VALVE FOR DRY SNORKELS - The instant invention is a valve for the top end of diving snorkels having a conduit with an open end above the water surface, and an underwater end that terminates in a mouthpiece. The mouthpiece provides a flow path between the conduit and the interior of the diver's mouth. The conduit's above water opening is in-line with the conduit's longitudinal axis. The top valve consists of a soft diaphragm mounted on a compound linkage. The linkage is attached to the conduit adjacent the top opening. A float activates the valve linkage whenever the snorkel descends below the water surface. As the open end of snorkel moves underwater, the linkage moves the diaphragm against the top opening, thereby preventing water from entering. When the top of the snorkel is above the water surface, the linkage moves the diaphragm to the side of the conduit, out of the respiratory flow path. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032142 | OXYGEN DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A system, method, and apparatus for air delivery. A formable mask having an oxygen supply port and exhaled air removal components for the delivery of oxygen enriched air to a user. The formable mask includes formable components and materials to increase comfort and minimize chafing of a wearer. The formable mask further includes a harness to hold the mask in position on a user's head, where said harness minimizes chafing of the user. An oxygen delivery system uses the formable mask and oxygen supply components. Oxygen supply components include a flow rate throttling valve and an O2 reservoir to conserve O2 use and insure O2 availability to a patient. A method of using the air delivery system. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032143 | NEBULIZER KIT AND NEBULIZER - A nebulizer kit includes a case body, a flow channel formation member that covers an opening in an upper area of the case body, and a cylindrical aerosol discharge port that passes through a portion of the top surface of the flow channel formation member located toward the outer edge thereof. The case body and/or the flow channel formation member includes a rotation mechanism that, when the case body has overturned and the aerosol discharge port has become positioned on the lower side in the vertical direction of the top surface of the flow channel formation member, causes the case body to rotate in a circumferential direction to cause the aerosol discharge port to move away from a lower side in the vertical direction. Even if the nebulizer kit has overturned, a liquid within the nebulizer kit is prevented from spilling. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032144 | DOSE DELIVERY DEVICE FOR INHALATION - Methods and devices for delivering a dose, such as a medicament, for inhalation. A dose may be stored by a delivery device and dispersed and delivered in a metered fashion to a subject, such as by the subject inhaling via a mouthpiece of the delivery device. One or more chambers of the device may have a toroidal shape and may be arranged to be selectively opened for fluid communication with a flow path of the delivery device, such as by sliding the chamber relative to a portion of the flow path. The flow path may include a restriction that permits air to bypass the chamber, and/or the chamber may be arranged so that fluid entering the chamber interacts with fluid exiting the chamber so as to enhance dispersion of the dose. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032145 | DRY POWDER INHALER - A dry-powder inhaler device comprising an air inlet ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032146 | MODIFIED AIR DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A system, method, and apparatus for modified air delivery. A formable mask having an oxygen supply port and exhaled air removal components for the delivery of modified air to a user. An oxygen delivery system uses the formable mask and oxygen supply components. Oxygen supply components include a flow rate throttling valve and an O2 reservoir to conserve O2 use and insure O2 availability to a patient. The system modifies the air for delivery using an air modification module to condition the air for delivery of aerosolized particles to the user. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032147 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INFORMATION - A medical system having a ventilator is provided. The medical system includes a memory storing data related to patient and ventilator parameters. A processor is programmed to organize, in time, the data related to the patient and ventilator parameters. A viewer displays the patient and ventilator parameters for an overall monitoring time period on a timeline. A reference marker is displayed on the timeline to select a segment of the patient and ventilator parameters corresponding to a past monitoring time, wherein the segment selected represents a time segment within the overall monitoring time period. The patient and ventilator parameters corresponding to the time segment are displayed. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032148 | OXYGEN DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A system, method, and apparatus for air delivery. A cannula having a low velocity airflow and efficient air delivery system. The cannula includes at least one compartment to reduce airflow velocity and nostril inserts. The cannula may further include moldable components and materials to increase comfort and minimize chafing of a wearer. The cannula further may include a head strap to hold the mask in position on a user's head, where said harness minimizes chafing of the user. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032149 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VISUALIZING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INFORMATION - A medical system having a ventilator is provided. The medical system includes a memory for storing one or more patient and ventilation parameters. A processor is programmed to organize the one or more patient parameters into at least one of past patient and ventilation parameters, present patient and ventilation parameters, or future patient and ventilation parameters. A viewer displays at least one of the past patient or ventilation parameters, the present patient or ventilation parameters, or the future patient or ventilation parameters. The past patient and ventilation parameters, the present patient and ventilation parameters, and the future patient and ventilation parameters are selectable on the viewer. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032150 | PNEUMATIC SINGLE-LUMEN MEDICAL GAS CONSERVER - A pneumatic single-lumen medical gas conserver combines the advantages of typical single-lumen and dual-lumen conservers. In particular, a pneumatic single-lumen conserver can provide a rapid response to patient inhalations without the need for a more expensive dual-lumen cannula hose. In addition, after delivering oxygen the conserver has a specific pneumatically-implemented delay period before being able to detect the next inhalation to inhibit “double pulse” deliveries. In addition to a conserving or pulse flow mode, the conserver can provide a user-selectable gas flow at a continuous or constant flow mode. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032151 | PUMP AND EXHALATION VALVE CONTROL FOR RESPIRATOR APPARATUS - Double acting respirator pump apparatus including a pump member reciprocable with respect to two pump chambers to deliver air to a patient via a respirator exhalation system, which also facilitates exhalation of the patient. The exhalation system has a pump unit that is operatively connected to an exhalation valve member and configured for selectively generating an air pressure sufficient for pressurizing one side of the valve member for closing the same when said exhalation system is operating in inhalation mode, and may be operated for opening to allow the patient to exhale therethrough. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032152 | GAS METER FOR ULTRASOUND MEASUREMENTS IN A BREATHING APPARATUS - A gas meter for ultrasound measurements in a breathing apparatus has a gas conduit having an inner wall defining an inlet in a first end of the gas conduit and an outlet in a second end of the gas conduit, and an ultrasound transducer arrangement configured to measure the speed of sound in a gas flowing through a part of said gas conduit forming a measurement chamber. The gas meter has a self-draining design to prevent condensation water and other liquids from negatively affecting the ultrasound measurements. To this end, at least a lower surface of the inner wall of the gas conduit is inclined downwardly relative to the horizontal plane in the longitudinal direction of the gas conduit, at both sides of the measurement chamber causing condensation water to be pulled away from the measurement chamber by gravity. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032153 | MASK FOR AN AIR DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A mask for a system, method, and apparatus for air delivery. A formable mask having an oxygen supply port and exhaled air removal components for the delivery of oxygen enriched air to a user. The formable mask includes formable components and materials to increase comfort and minimize chafing of a wearer. The formable mask further includes a harness to hold the mask in position on a user's head, where said harness minimizes chafing of the user. An oxygen delivery system uses the formable mask and oxygen supply components. Oxygen supply components include a flow rate throttling valve and an O2 reservoir to conserve O2 use and insure O2 availability to a patient. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032154 | PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEMS - A patient interface system for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient includes a patient interface structure configured to sealingly engage the patient's nares; a pair of strips configured to be connected to opposite sides of the patient interface structure; and adhesive configured to secure the patient interface structure in sealing engagement with the patient's nares. The adhesive may be provided on the strips, and the strips are configured to be adhered to sides of the patient's nose by the adhesive. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032155 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SECURING UVULA - A method and apparatus for securing a uvula to a soft palate. The uvula may be attached to either the nasopharyngeal side or the oral side of the soft palate with a uvula securement device. The uvula may be secured to the nasopharyngeal side of the soft palate with a suture. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032156 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RESTRAINING A PATIENT'S LEG DURING LEG SURGICAL AND INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES - An improved method and apparatus for restraining a patient's leg during knee surgery or similar procedure features and improved restraining member that is attachable to an operating room table. The restraining member has a lower concave portion that engages the upper portion and sides of the patient's leg. The restraining member has an upper convex portion that is reinforced with a plurality of ridges. The concave portion can be fitted with an inflatable bladder. The concave portion in other embodiments is fitted with a belt arrangement that enables different degrees of constriction to be imparted to the leg. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032157 | COLORED SMOKE MODULE FOR CIGARETTE - A colored smoke module is disclosed that is mountable to at least a portion of a cigarette or other smoking device. The colored smoke module produces colored smoke when burned. Further, the colored smoke module is user mountable to a cigarette or other smoking device. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032158 | Apparatuses, Systems, and Associated Methods for Forming Porous Masses for Smoke Filters - High-throughput production methods for manufacturing porous masses suitable for use in conjunction with smoking devices may include continuously combining a matrix material and a paper wrapper to form a desired cross-sectional shape where the matrix material is confined by the paper wrapper, the matrix material comprising a binder particle and an active particle; heating at least a portion of the matrix material so as to bind the matrix material at a plurality of contact points, thereby forming a porous mass length, wherein heating involves irradiating with microwave radiation at least a portion of the matrix material; cooling the porous mass length; and cutting the porous mass length radially thereby producing a porous mass. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032159 | ELECTRONIC HOOKAH - Disclosed are various embodiments of an electronic hookah. In some embodiments, the electronic hookah comprises a body, a power supply, and one or more smoking units having a smoking device, a connection socket, a tube, an air flow switch, and a power connector. The tube is disposed between the connection socket and the air flow switch, and the smoking device is releasably attached to the connection socket. Further, the power supply proyides power to the connection socket over the power connector, and the connection socket provides power to the smoking device to produce smoke or vapor. The smoking device may comprise an atomizer and smoke juice containing flavorings, coloring agents, nicotine, and/or a vaporizing base. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032160 | Porous Catalytic Matrices for Elimination of Toxicants Found in Tobacco Combustion Products - Described herein are compositions and methods for capturing carbonylic or phenolic toxicants, or converting these toxicants into less volatile compounds. The toxicants, which may be a component of cigarette smoke, may be captured by physical or chemical adsorption, absorption, or entrapment. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032161 | Flow Control Device for a Smoking Article - A flow control device | 2013-02-07 |
20130032162 | CUSTOMIZABLE WIG WITH ENHANCEMENT FEATURES AND BOX FOR SAME - A customizable wig can be reversibly altered to create a wide variety of hairstyles. A customizable wig comprises a single base shell having an outer surface, a plurality of fasteners affixed to its outer surface, and a plurality of hair segments that can be fastened to the shell. The hair segments comprise at least one crown segment, at least one mid-section segment, and at least one nape segment. The segments can be removably attached by a variety of fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners or snaps. In order to provide even more options for alternative hairstyles, the crown, mid-section, and nape segments can comprise more than one segment. Enhancements such as feathers, hair wefts, or beaded strings can be easily attached to create additional styles. A box is optimized for protection during storage and transport, as well as for display of the wig. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032163 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NAIL FOIL APPLICATION - A nail foil application method comprises cleaning a fingernail surface, applying a first coat of nail polish, adhering a nail foil, adhering the nail foil without requiring thermally activated adhesive, heat, friction, heat lamp, blow dryer, or any other heat source, and sealing the nail foil by applying a second coat of nail polish on the nail foil. Further disclosed is a nail foil application system which comprises a nail foil capable of being adhered upon a nail plate, and an adhesive on one side of the nail foil, where the nail foil is made of polyvinylchloride. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032164 | DETERGENT COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING ANIONIC AND AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANTS, A HIGHLY CHARGED CATIONIC POLYMER AND A WATER-SOLUBLE SALT - The invention relates to a detergent composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one anionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant chosen from (C | 2013-02-07 |
20130032165 | CONDITIONING COMPOSITION FOR KERATIN FIBRES AND ITS USE - The present invention is related to an aqueous conditioning composition for hair comprising at least one alkyl ether alkyl amine or alkyl ether alkyl quaternary amine and at least one compound selected from fatty acid fatty alcohol esters and arylated silicones. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032166 | MULTI MASCARA BRUSH - A mascara brush is provided, which includes a body part made of a first material; and a brush molding part made of second and third materials and having body part-coupling members each coupled to the outer periphery of the body part and a plurality of bristles arranged vertically and horizontally along the outer peripheries of the body part-coupling members. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032167 | METHODS FOR REDUCING CONTAMINATION IN PLASTICS RECOVERED FROM DURABLE GOODS - A process for reducing the content of residual organic substances in mixtures of plastics from durable goods can include separating a feed stream into two or more mixtures of flakes and preforming a cleaning process to remove a portion of one or more of the absorbed organic substances from one or more of the mixtures. Each mixture can contain one or more plastic types and at least one organic substance absorbed into the one or more plastic types. The flakes in the mixtures can have an average particle diameter of less than 10 millimeters. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032168 | SPRAYABLE GEL CLEANER FOR OPTICAL AND ELECTRONIC SURFACES - A sprayable homogeneous and high viscosity surface cleaning gel or gel foam composition and method of cleaning is provided. The composition may include from about 70% to about 99% of a liquid carrier; from about 0.002% to about 10% of surfactant selected from the group of non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.005% to about 5% of a water-soluble polymeric thickening agent; and from about 0.001 to about 1.0% of a pH balancing agent. The sprayable gel cleaner composition may be completely clear without any suspended encapsulated particles in it and includes a viscosity range from about 200 centipoise to about 30,000 centipoise at standard temperature and pressure. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032169 | CONTROL OF A WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM ASSOCIATED WITH A WIPER SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to the control of a window washer system associated with a system for wiping a glazed surface of a motor vehicle, said wiper system comprising a wiper motor for rotating at least one wiper blade holder arm, and this window washer system comprising a liquid reservoir connected to at least one nozzle designed to deliver, over a wiping cycle, at least one liquid jet for at least a first window washer system activation period defined between an instant (t | 2013-02-07 |
20130032170 | Method and Device for Automatically Rinsing Filters, in Particular for Rinsing Glass Fibre Filters in Smoking Machines - The disclosure relates to a device for removing filtered substances from combustion processes from a filter under laboratory conditions. In some implementations, this comprises a mount for the filter and a rinsing means for rinsing out the filter in its mount by means of a liquid. It may also relate to a method for removing filtered substances from combustion processes from a mounted filter under laboratory conditions in order to analyse the filtrate, wherein the filter is rinsed out in its mount with a liquid. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032171 | DISHWASHER WITH A SCREEN SYSTEM - A dishwasher includes a controller controlling a cleaning cycle, a screen system for filtering a wash fluid, a circulation chamber and a collection chamber in fluid communication with the circulation chamber via a screen arrangement, a circulation pump for circulating the wash fluid and a drain pump for pumping out the wash fluid. During the cleaning cycle, to detect blockage in the screen arrangement, a degree of transmission in the circulation chamber filled with wash fluid is determined with an optical turbidity sensor in a first measuring step. The wash fluid is then pumped out of the collection chamber and the degree of transmission in the circulation chamber is again determined in a second measuring step. The change in the degree of transmission from the first measuring step to the second measuring step is then evaluated. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032172 | METHOD OF REMOVING LIQUID FROM A BARRIER STRUCTURE - The present invention provides a tool for treating microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment materials, including liquids, gases, fluidized solids, dispersions, combinations of these, and the like. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032173 | CLEANING SYSTEM, CLEANING DEVICE, AND METHOD OF USING CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device is provided, including a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion. The top portion includes a first opening. The middle portion is connected to the top portion, and includes an inlet on a lateral side, an annular channel communicated with the inlet, and a second opening communicated with the first opening. The bottom portion is connected to the middle portion, and includes a reservoir and a third opening. The third opening communicates the second opening and the reservoir. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032174 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOMASK UNIT AND METHOD FOR CLEANING PHOTOMASK UNIT - A cleaning system for a photomask unit is disclosed. The photomask unit defines an inner chamber and includes a photomask, a pellicle frame, a diaphragm-like pellicle film, and a ventilation port. The cleaning system includes: a housing defining an outer chamber; and a reduced-pressure generating unit disposed to intermittently generate a reduced-pressure zone in the outer chamber and in proximity to the photomask unit such that a pressure differential is generated between the inner chamber and the reduced-pressure zone to cause a central film portion of the diaphragm-like pellicle film to move toward or away from a central pattern region of the photomask so as to permit the cleaning gas to flow out of or into the ventilation port alternately. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032175 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING WET SOLIDS FROM A FERMENTATION PROCESS - An apparatus and method for treating a wet solid is provided. The apparatus comprises a porous belt and nozzles for applying on or more liquids to the wet solid. The contact with the liquids is achieved in a treatment chamber which is configured for movement between a first position, separated from the belt, and a second position, where the treatment chamber is in sealing contact with the belt. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032176 | METHOD FOR CLEANING AN OUTER SURFACE AND USE OF A MULTI-JET ROTATING HEAD IN THE CLEANING METHOD - The invention relates to a method for cleaning an outer surface ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032177 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STRIPPING OPTICAL FIBERS AND OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLIES - A method of removing a polymer material from an optical fiber assembly includes: disposing a liquid metallic material proximate to the polymer material, the polymer material being bonded to the optical fiber; heating the liquid metallic material to a temperature sufficient to burn the polymer material and de-bond the polymer material from a surface of the optical fiber; and removing the polymer material and liquid metal from the surface of the optical fiber. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032178 | MANUAL REMOVABLE FILTER SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER - A removable multi-stage filter assembly for a dishwasher system is provided, comprising: a plurality of concentric filter stages having a varying degree of filter granularity; and a closed bottom that retains soils for manual collection by an end user, wherein the closed bottom has at least one drain opening. A dishwasher system is also provided that comprises a tub; a fluid circulation system for circulating water in the tub; and a removable multi-stage filter assembly, wherein the removable filter assembly comprises a closed bottom and at least one drain opening, and wherein the removable multi-stage filter assembly retains soils for manual collection by an end user. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032179 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is a substrate processing apparatus which can efficiently transfer substrates using a conveying mechanism including a plurality of substrate holding members. The substrate processing apparatus transfers a processed substrate to an intermediate conveying unit using a transport mechanism when the processed substrate returns to a substrate receiving unit. When a conveying mechanism withdraws the processed substrate from the intermediate conveying unit and transfers the processed substrate to the substrate receiving unit, a control unit determines whether both of a first substrate processed first among a plurality of substrates withdrawn from the substrate receiving unit as a set and a succeeding substrate processed later than the first substrate should be transferred together after waiting until the succeeding substrate is transferred to the intermediate conveying unit or to transfer the first substrate without waiting for the succeeding substrate, when the first substrate is transferred to the intermediate conveying unit. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032180 | DISHWASHER WITH IMPROVED DRYING AND INSULATION PROPERTIES - The dishwasher ( | 2013-02-07 |
20130032181 | DISH WASHER AND AIR BREAK THEREOF - The present embodiment relates to a dish washer. A dish washer according to an aspect of the present invention includes a washing tub formed with a washing space; an air break disposed in one side of the washing tub and guiding flow of washing water; and a sump supplying the washing water to the washing tub, wherein the air break includes a water supply passage flowing water supplied from the outside, a water chamber storing the water flown through the water supply passage, an air passage flowing the air in the outside of the washing tub, and a flow adjusting member flowing the air of the air passage into the water chamber. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032182 | BARRIER STRUCTURE AND NOZZLE DEVICE FOR USE IN TOOLS USED TO PROCESS MICROELECTRONIC WORKPIECES WITH ONE OR MORE TREATMENT FLUIDS - The present invention provides a tool for treating microelectronic workpieces with one or more treatment materials, including liquids, gases, fluidized solids, dispersions, combinations of these, and the like. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSISTING THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE TO CENTER THE VEHICLE IN A WASH BAY - A vehicle washing system associated with a bay in which a vehicle is parked during the washing operation is equipped with a centering target which can be selectively deployed upon entry of a vehicle to assist the driver in placing the vehicle on the longitudinal centerline of the effective washing area in the bay. The target may be provided by a vertically-depending spray arm having internal LEDs which are illuminated in a flashing effect during vehicle entry and in constant colors during the washing program. Several alternative target arrangements are described. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032184 | UMBRELLA BAG WITHIN HANDLE - The present invention is an umbrella with sheath located within the hollow handle or compartment of the umbrella which can be used as a sleeve, cover or bag. The handle, with a cap, is opened and the umbrella bag is pulled out to cover the closed umbrella, including the handle. When the umbrella is open, the bag is inserted into the hollow handle hiding it from view. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032185 | CANE TIP AND CANE - Provided is a cane tip which is difficult to slip, exhibiting excellent shock absorbing properties when contacted with the ground; with which the cane tip will not stick in a crevice of a stone pavement; and further, with which the influence of the supporting surface inclination can be suppressed, whereby the walking stability is assured also for an aged user; and which is also well suited for use in rehabilitation. Cane tip has a cane tip main body with leg segments radially extending from a central part, being arranged in an overall shape substantially analogous to that of the five petals of a five-petaled flower, the central part and each leg segment having an elastic structure part exerting an elastic action, a bolt inserting hole in the central part of the elastic structure part, and a bolt inserted into this bolt hole and protruded from that central part. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032186 | COLLAPSIBLE CANOPY - An approach is provided for a collapsible canopy that is expandable during rain fall. The canopy comprises a frame, a propulsive mechanism and a shelter. The frame has a stationary side and a movable side. The stationary side is fixed to ground. The movable side is opposite corresponded to the stationary side and is configured to move forward and backward in a predetermined path, which expands the coverage of the collapsible canopy. The propulsive mechanism drives the movable side to expand the frame. The shelter is expandable and collapsible connected to the frame, wherein shelter forms a collective area to provide sheltering from exterior weather conditions and guides the fluid out when the shelter is expanded and driven by the movable side of the frame. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032187 | TENT - A tent having two joints, multiple frames and a fly. The frames are mounted on the joints and are classified into a stationary frame, a supporting frame and at least one pivoting frame. The frames cooperate to define a parking space for receiving a cycle when unfolding. The fly covers the frames and the parking space. The frames are capable of folding and overlapping one another to facilitate carrying and storage of the tent. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032188 | THERMOELECTRIC POWER MODULE - A thermoelectric power module capable of withstanding a long time use in a high temperature environment where a temperature (Th) of a higher temperature portion exceeds 250° C. The thermoelectric power module includes: a thermoelectric power element; a first diffusion prevention layer consisting of molybdenum (Mo) and disposed on a surface of the thermoelectric power element; a second diffusion prevention layer consisting of an intermetallic compound of nickel-tin (Ni—Sn) and disposed on a surface of the first diffusion prevention layer opposite to the thermoelectric power element side; an electrode; a third diffusion prevention layer consisting of an intermetallic compound of nickel-tin (Ni—Sn) and disposed on a surface of the electrode; a solder layer containing lead (Pb) at not less than 85% and configured to join the second diffusion prevention layer and the third diffusion prevention layer to each other. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032189 | High Temperature Thermoelectrics - In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a thermoelectric device includes a plurality of thermoelectric elements that each include a diffusion barrier. The diffusion barrier includes a refractory metal. The thermoelectric device also includes a plurality of conductors coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric elements. The plurality of conductors include aluminum. In addition, the thermoelectric device includes at least one plate coupled to the plurality of thermoelectric elements using a braze. The braze includes aluminum. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032190 | THERMOELECTRIC NANOCOMPOSITE, THERMOELECTRIC ELEMENT, AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE - A thermoelectric material including a thermoelectric semiconductor; and a nanosheet disposed in the thermoelectric semiconductor, the nanosheet having a layered structure and a thickness from about 0.1 to about 10 nanometers. Also a thermoelectric element and thermoelectric module including the thermoelectric material. | 2013-02-07 |
20130032191 | PROFILES FOR FIXING RIGID PLATES - The present invention relates to profiles for attaching rigid plates, especially photovoltaic modules, to a roof and to a method and system for attaching photovoltaic modules to a roof structure with the help of profiles. | 2013-02-07 |