12th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130068228 | PATIENT INTERFACES - The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swiveled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two positions, a first position where the connector is freely rotatable within the patient interface, and a second position where an interference between the interface and connector prevents the free rotation of the connector within the patient interface, The present invention further relates to a connector that has outlet means, which includes at least one outlet vent and a funnel, which in use directs and passes a substantial portion gases expired from the patient through the outlet vent or vents. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068229 | MOUTHPIECE FOR CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF A BREATHING GAS - The present invention relates to a mouthpiece for controlled delivery of a breathing gas including oxygen, preferably an increased ratio of oxygen with respect to ambient air, to the respiratory tracts of a user comprising a valve having two modes; a closed default mode, which substantially impedes any flow of the breathing gas through the valve; and an active open mode, which allows for a substantial flow of the breathing gas through the valve, wherein the open mode can be activated by the user manipulating the valve with his/her mouth. The invention also relates to the use of such a valve in a device for delivery of breathing gas and further to an apparatus for controlled delivery of the breathing gas to the respiratory tracts of a user. Finally, the invention also relates to a method for controlled delivery of the breathing gas to the respiratory tracts of a user. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068230 | PATIENT INTERFACE WITH TORQUE-RESISTANT CONNECTION - An patient interface that reliably maintains a seal between it and the patient. The patient interface advantageously includes a deformation portion at its point of connection with an air supply, with the deformation portion being relatively more deformable than the other portions of the patient interface in order to resist torque applied by the air supply from disturbing the seal between the patient interface and the patient. While the air supply is pivotably connected with the patient interface and is pivotable about a pivot axis, a torque applied about an axis other than the pivot axis results in deformation of the deformation portion and thus advantageously avoids breaking the seal between the patient interface and the patient. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068231 | TUBE-POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A BREATHING MASK - A tube-positioning device mounted on a breathing mask and holding a breathing tube has a headgear buckle and a tube retainer. The headgear buckle has a pivot bracket formed thereon and having a pivot hole defined through the pivot bracket and an annular groove defined radially in the pivot bracket. The tube retainer is mounted detachably and rotatably on the headgear buckle and has two resilient arms, a clamping recess, a pivot shaft and two hooking arms. The resilient arms are curved and the clamping recess is formed between the resilient arms. The hooking arms are formed respectively on and protrude down from the resilient arms and detachably engage and hook in the annular groove of the pivot bracket. Pressing the resilient arms toward each other disengages the hooking arms from the annular groove to rapidly detach the tube retainer from the headgear buckle. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068232 | DIRECTIONAL VALVE AND BREATHING MASK WITH A DIRECTIONAL VALVE - A directional valve includes a fixing lug ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068233 | ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE STABILIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD - A neonatal endotracheal tube stabilizer has a tube cradle, a tube fixation element attached to said tube cradle and a stabilization bar having a plurality of engagement elements. The stabilization bar extends on either side of the tube cradle to engage two cheek pads. The cheek pads each have a releasable engagement interface dimensioned to engage the engagement elements of the stabilization rod in at least one engaged position. When so engaged, the cradle firmly holds the endotracheal tube in a position selected by a health care provider. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068234 | LOADING, INSERTING AND RELEASING TOOL FOR AN INTRAUTERINE DEVICE - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a loading, inserting and releasing tool for T-shaped intrauterine device (IUD) into a uterus. The loading tool comprises a shaft member having a loader, an inserter tube, an IUD and a plunger. The loading tool includes a platform configured at a proximal end of the loader for holding the IUD in an open position, and an elongated member extending from the platform. The elongated member includes a slot running therethrough aligned to the opening of the loader. Further, the loading tool includes a plunger within an inserter tube capable of running through a slot provided with markings thereon. The inserter tube is provided with a knob for pushing the inserter tube along with plunger in forward and backward direction for inserting and releasing the T-shaped IUD into the uterus. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068235 | TONGUE RETAINING ORAL APPLIANCE - An oral appliance includes a frame for mounting to a user's teeth and a tongue contacting retaining member extending from the frame and configured in use to limit movement of the tongue toward the user's throat when the user is exercising or sleeping to maintain an open air passageway. The retaining member is positioned relative to the frame such that in use the retaining member contacts the tongue in a zone behind the second molars and in front of the pharyngeal reflex region of the tongue. The retaining member is further configured to lightly contact the tongue, and to apply a restraining force to the tongue as the tongue begins to move toward the user's throat during exercise or as the user falls asleep. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068236 | MOUTHGUARD AND TOOL - The mouthguard of the present invention is provided with at least one recess in its base to receive a projection of a tool. The tool being made from a material which retains its shape at a temperature when the material of the mouthguard is ductile and susceptible to remoulding. By placing the mouthguard and tool together in the mouth of the user the thinning of the depth of the base of the mouthguard can be minimised whilst still enabling shaping of the mouthguard. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068237 | DENTAL APPLIANCE AND RELATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A dental appliance, related methods of manufacture, and compositions of matter are disclosed herein. In various aspects, the dental appliance may include material layers bonded to one another. The bond between the material layers may be formed, at least in part, by interdigitation of the material layers with one another. Methods of forming the interdigitation are disclosed herein. Compositions of matter that may include interdigitated material layers are disclosed herein. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068238 | Ear Protector and Ear Protector Wrap - The present disclosure provides an ear protector and an ear protector wrap. In some embodiments, the ear protector comprises: an inner wall, an outer wall, and a curved joining wall. The ear protector is manufactured with a material this is flexible, able to resume its original shape when a deforming force is removed, light weight and low density, has a high compression set, is has insulation properties and chemical resistance properties, easy to manufacture easily colored and processed. The ear protector may include a notch with thin membrane for stretch and retraction, ear cavity button for securing with ear, and thicker bridges for strength and comfort, and installing and removing ear protector with ear. In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides an ear protector wrap for attaching medical tubing to a helix of a human ear. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068239 | E-CIGARETTE WITH SELF-ASSEMBLY COMBUSTION PART - Therefore, the technological essential point of the invention is that in e-cigarette that a user inhales the smoke that is generated by burning liquid containing nicotine, an atomizer burning the liquid is made to be detachable so that the repair or replacement of the atomizer can be easy and also it is aimed at providing e-cigarette with self-assembled combustion part in order to make it possible for a good quality smoking by improving the supply amount of air and airtightness. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068240 | Tobacco Having Reduced Amounts of Amino Acids and Methods for Producing Such Lines - The present invention discloses genetically modified tobacco plants, and tobacco products derived from such plants, comprising a decrease in at least one amino acid such that upon heating and/or burning, the tobacco plant or a portion thereof generates reduced levels of a compound derived from the at least one amino acid as compared to an unmodified parent tobacco plant or a portion thereof. In an embodiment, the tobacco generates reduced levels of acrylamide and/or acrylonitrile upon heating and/or burning of the tobacco as compared to an unmodified parent tobacco line. These plants are useful for improving tobacco products. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068241 | NAIL CLIPPING AND CATCHMENT APPARATUS - A nail clipping and catchment apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a flexible breathable backing layer having a shape, and a window layer having substantially the same shape as the backing, and being mated to an edge of the backing by an upper seam sufficient to create a pouch, the pouch for catching and containing nail clippings. The apparatus further includes a number of openings in the window layer, the plurality of openings including opposing hand openings on opposite sides of a bottom portion of the pouch near the edge and separated by a lower seam between the breathable backing layer and the window layer, the opposing hand openings each for receiving a nail-bearing extremity of a human. The apparatus further includes one or more pockets positioned on an outer surface of the pouch, the one or more pockets each having an access opening aligned toward the upper seam of the pouch. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068242 | Semi-Permanent Mascara and Method of Applying - A semi-permanent mascara which includes a pharmaceutical grade cyanoacrylate that is mixed with a small amount of irregularly-shaped, micro- or nano-sized polytetrafluoroethene fibers, and then professionally applied to the eyelashes creating a semipermanent mascara application that is 100% waterproof, will not run, smear, or smudge, and lasts 2 to 3 weeks. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068243 | Aerosol Hairspray Product for Styling and/or Shaping Hair - An aerosol hairspray product for styling and/or shaping hair wherein the product comprises: a container; a compressed gas propellant; a hairstyling formulation comprising: (a) at least 50% water; and (b) from about 0.01% to about 20% of a hairstyling polymer; a spraying device attached to the container for dispensing the hairstyling formulation, the spraying device comprising: a specific spray nozzle. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068244 | APPARATUS FOR CUTTING HAIR - An apparatus for cutting a person's hair, having a comb with a spine, a handle that extends axially from the spine and a plurality of teeth that extends transversely from the spine, and at least one finger that extends transversely from the spine substantially perpendicularly to the plurality of teeth, the at least one finger terminating in a lobe that is shaped to comfortably follow a surface of the person's head and shaped to gently scoop and lift hair away from the person's head. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068245 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - This invention relates to a hair styling device ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068246 | Lip Substrate Applicator Kit and Method - A lip substrate applicator kit includes upper and lower applicators adapted to facilitate the application of lip substrates onto the upper and lower lips of a wearer. The lip substrates typically includes an image layer featuring one or more of a variety of colors, graphic designs and text elements. Edges of the applicators may be pre-cut to ensure that the applied substrate presents a symmetrical and clean appearance at the vermillion borders of the wearer's lips. Each applicator includes an adhesive layer, a peel layer and a guide layer. The guide layer has a guide pattern configured to aid a user in trimming excess portions from the applicator generally along a curved pathway, so that the substrate may be customized to fit the lips of the wearer. The kit may include a die cut applicator sheet from which the upper and lower applicators are die cut, suspended and detachable. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068247 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - Methods and apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument during a surgical procedure insert at least the portion of the surgical instrument that is to be cleaned into a vessel containing a liquid and applying ultrasonic vibrations to the liquid within the vessel to generate cavitation bubbles in the liquid. The bubbles formed by cavitation of the liquid are very effective at removing debris from the surgical instrument, particularly from crevices and difficult-to-reach areas of the surgical instrument. The liquid also can be heated by a heating element of the vessel or by activating a heat-generating transducer of the surgical instrument being cleaned, or both. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068248 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE CLEANING METHOD - The present disclosure provides a method including providing a chamber having a first inlet and a second inlet. A solution of a de-ionized (DI) water and an acid (e.g., a dilute acid) is provided to the chamber via the first inlet. A carrier gas (e.g., N | 2013-03-21 |
20130068249 | Method of Treating Rolled Steel Article - A process is disclosed in which hot rolled or cold rolled steel articles, such as tube, pipe, plate and sheet are cleaned of mill scale, surface rust and oils. The cleaning compositions compromise a solution mixture of diluted hydrochloric acid, a non-anionic surfactant, a non-ionic, non denaturing detergent, sodium carbonate, a water conditioner and water and a drying compound of an aqueous alcohol solution. The solutions are used independently within the 5 step process that cleans, rinses and removes all moisture from the steel to provide a surface that optimizes subsequent manufacturing a fabrication process including welding, laser cutting and the coating process. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068250 | WHISK WIPER - A whisk wiper, a device having a a plurality of intersecting slits angularly disposed in an asterisk type pattern, is mounted onto a whisk. It is pulled down over the loops | 2013-03-21 |
20130068251 | FASTENABLE CONDUIT FOR BREATHABLE GAS DELIVERY - A fastenable air delivery conduit includes a body portion having a supply end and a delivery end and a fastener that substantially extends from the supply end to the delivery end. The fastener, when engaged, forms the body portion into a fastened configuration, and when disengaged, forms the body portion into an unfastened configuration. The body portion defines a longitudinal axis when in the fastened configuration, and the fastener extends from the source end to the delivery end of the body portion at an angle that is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the conduit. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068252 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING FILTERS - There is described an apparatus for cleaning a filter cloth, comprising: a cleaning station comprising a gas flow device and a support surface defining an aperture; and a collection device positioned below the aperture for receiving material removed from the filter cloth; wherein the gas flow device is configured to provide a flow of gas through an area of filter cloth located above the aperture so as to remove material from the filter cloth and direct it into the collection device. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURGING A BEARING AND BEARING HOUSING - A system and method for heating a purging fluid contained in a portable oil sump or reservoir, and pumping the hot purging fluid through a bearing housing in order to purge the bearing and bearing housing of accumulated hardened grease, sludge, and debris. The heated purging fluid can then be suctioned into the sump or reservoir, screened and filtered, and re-circulated through bearing housing to continue purging the bearing and bearing housing. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068254 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS OR INTERMITTENT REMOVAL OF SOIL FROM RECIRCULATED WASHING SOLUTION - A method of removing food soils from a recirculated washing solution includes adding a flocculating agent to the recirculated washing solution and separating the particulates from the recirculated washing solution using a hydrocyclone. The flocculating agent causes a portion of the food soils to combine into particulates having a higher density. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068255 | Automated dust collection system - Apparatus, methods and systems for controlling a dust collecting system are presented. A system includes a plurality of sensors paired to a corresponding plurality of blast gates, and a controller coupled to receive a signal from each of the plurality of blast gates. The sensor non-invasively detects power flow through a tool's power cord. The controller is coupled between a collector and the blast gates. The blast gates may be configured in a star and/or daisy-chained configuration allowing for flexible installation. The controller instructs the collector to turn on and off based on a sensor signal received via a corresponding blast gate. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068256 | Longitudinal Solid-Liquid Countercurrent Contact Method, Method of Washing Solid Particles, Method of Manufacturing Poly(Arylene Sulfide) and Apparatus - A longitudinal solid-liquid countercurrent contact method and apparatus are provided in which an aqueous slurry containing solid particles is supplied from an upper part and is caused to pass through a plurality of contact-processing chambers connected in a vertical direction while being caused to proceed downward, a contacting liquid is supplied from a lower part and is caused to pass through the plurality of contact-processing chambers connected in the vertical direction while being caused to proceed upward, and the aqueous slurry and the contacting liquid are caused to be continuously subjected to countercurrent contact, wherein the viscosity of a liquid phase in at least one of the contact-processing chambers is controlled, and especially the viscosity η | 2013-03-21 |
20130068257 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE - According to one embodiment, a method for cleaning a semiconductor substrate comprises supplying water vapor to a surface of a semiconductor substrate on which a concave-convex pattern is formed while heating the semiconductor substrate at a predetermined temperature, cooling the semiconductor substrate after stopping the heating and the supply of the water vapor and freezing water on the semiconductor substrate, after freezing the water, supplying pure water onto the semiconductor substrate and melting a frozen film, and after melting the frozen film, drying the semiconductor substrate. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068258 | Air Cannon Assembly Having an Automated Blast Guard Valve - An air cannon has a pressure vessel, a discharge valve, and a discharge tube assembly. The discharge tube assembly comprises a fluid passageway and a blast guard valve. The discharge valve is capable of opening and closing and allows pressurized gas to be discharged from the pressure vessel into the fluid passageway of the discharge tube assembly only when open. The blast guard valve is capable of opening and closing and obstructs the fluid passageway of the discharge tube assembly when closed. The blast guard valve allows gas to pass through the fluid passageway when open. The discharge valve and the blast guard valve are operatively connected to each other in a manner such that the discharge valve can open only when the blast guard valve is open. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068259 | DUAL DIRECTION, DOUBLE TIER SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE - A spray arm assembly for a dishwashing appliance is provided. The assembly can provide for sprays of fluid at different angles against the articles to be cleaned. For example, the spray arm assembly can have at least two spray bodies rotatable in opposite directions. Because the fluid is sprayed from the spray bodies at different angles and from different directions, more efficient and effective cleaning can be accomplished. In certain embodiments of the invention, one or both spray bodies may be operated at any one time and/or at different flow rates. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068260 | METHOD OF CLEANING ELECTRONIC MATERIAL AND CLEANING SYSTEM - An electronic material cleaning system includes a chemical cleaning means, a wet cleaning means and a single-wafer cleaning apparatus. The chemical cleaning means comprises a functional chemical storage tank and an electrolytic reaction apparatus connected to the functional chemical storage tank via a concentrated sulfuric acid electrolysis line. The functional chemical storage tank can supply a functional chemical to the single-wafer cleaning apparatus via a functional chemical supply line. The wet cleaning means comprises a pure water supply line, a nitrogen gas supply line connected to a nitrogen gas source and an internal mixing type two-fluid nozzle connected respectively to the pure water supply line and the nitrogen gas supply line. Droplets generated from a nitrogen gas and ultrapure water can be sprayed from the tip of the two-fluid nozzle. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068261 | MULTI-STAGE SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A first application of a cleaning material is made to a surface of a substrate. The cleaning material includes one or more viscoelastic materials for entrapping contaminants present on the surface of the substrate. A first application of a rinsing fluid is made to the surface of the substrate so as to rinse the cleaning material from the surface of the substrate. The first application of the rinsing fluid is also performed to leave a residual thin film of the rinsing fluid on the surface of the substrate. A second application of the cleaning material is made to the surface of the substrate having the residual thin film of rinsing fluid present thereon. A second application of the rinsing fluid is then made to the surface of the substrate so as to rinse the cleaning material from the surface of the substrate. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068262 | Method For The Treatment Of A Semiconductor Wafer - Semiconductor wafers are treated in a liquid container filled at least partly with a solution containing hydrogen fluoride, such that surface oxide dissolves, are transported out of the solution along a transport direction and dried, and are then treated with an ozone-containing gas to oxidize the surface of the semiconductor wafer, wherein part of the semiconductor wafer surface comes into contact with the ozone-containing gas while another part of the surface is still in contact with the solution, and wherein the solution and the ozone-containing gas are spatially separated such that they do not come into contact with one another. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068263 | Method of Removing Contaminates from Particulate Material - A cylindrical dedusting apparatus has an upper material infeed opening to introduce material into a frusto-conical infeed hopper centered over the tip of a conical wash deck supported over an air infeed conduit. Air is blown through slots and openings in the surface of the wash deck to separate dust and debris from the particulate material. The dust-laden air is discharged by passing between the infeed hopper and a cylindrical sleeve to enter into a circular collector for discharge from the apparatus. Flow rate of material over the wash deck is adjusted by vertically moving the infeed hopper within the sleeve relative to the wash deck, the tip serving as a stopper to define the dimension of the gap through which material flows onto the wash deck. Cleaned material passes through a lower discharge opening while dirty air is removed through a radially oriented discharge conduit from the circular collector. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068264 | WAFER SCRUBBER APPARATUS - A wafer scrubber apparatus is disclosed, including a chamber, and holder connecting to a spindle disposed in the chamber, wherein the holder supports a wafer, and a gas purge pipe disposed at the top of a wall of the chamber, wherein the gas purge pipe comprises a plurality of gas injection holes facing downward to purge gas along the chamber wall making water flow along the chamber wall more smoothly and more quickly for preventing the water from scattering back to the wafer. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068265 | TWO LEVEL CONDUIT DOCKING PORT MECHANISM FOR A DISHWASHING APPLIANCE - A two level conduit docking port for a dishwashing appliance is described. The docking port is provided having an upper port and a lower port, either of which is opened depending upon the position of a sliding valve that moves along the vertical direction. Movement of the valve to open either the upper port or the lower port is caused by contact between a protrusion on the sliding valve and a conduit attached to a height-adjustable rack. As such rack is pushed into the wash chamber of the dishwasher, the valve is moved vertically depending upon the vertical level of the rack. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068266 | DISHWASHER WITH MULTI-PIECE TUB - A dishwasher having a treating chamber for receiving dishes for treatment according to an automatic treating cycle within the treating chamber that includes a shell partially defining the treating chamber and a base structure supporting the shell as well as a liquid recirculation system mounted to the base structure and configured to recirculate liquid within the treating chamber. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068267 | SINGLE-DOSE APPLICATOR AND METHOD - An applicator, related applicator system, and a method for delivering a self-adhesive material are provided. The applicator includes an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The inner surface of the applicator defines a void that is operable to receive the self-adhesive material. At least a portion of the inner surface releasably adhere the applicator side of the self-adhesive material where the adhesive force between the portion of the inner surface and the applicator side being less than adhesive force between the substrate and the substrate side. The applicator is used by placing the applicator in contact with a substrate, pressing the applicator against the substrate such that the self-adhesive material adheres to the substrate, and releasing the applicator from the substrate. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068268 | NORDIC WALKING POLE WITH BUFFER - A pole, in particular a Nordic walking pole, is described, having a pole body ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068269 | Folding Canopy - A folding canopy has a canopy top made of flexible sheet material; and a canopy frame. The canopy top is adapted to attach onto the canopy frame, and the canopy frame includes a number of members. A pair of left cross support bars have a first left cross support bar, and a second left cross support bar. The first left cross support bar is pivotally connected to the second left cross support bar. A pair of right cross support bars includes a first right cross support bar, and a second right cross support bar. The first right cross support bar is pivotally connected to the second right cross support bar. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068270 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND THERMOELECTRIC MODULE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a thermoelectric material having a plate type layered structure where each layer has a thickness of 30 nm or less, a method for preparing the same, and a thermoelectric module using the same. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068271 | Prototype Thermoelectric Generator Based on Ionized Gas in a Container Under Electric Potential Difference - In this prototype Thermoelectric Generator (TEG), a new configuration of ionized gas in a container under electric potential difference has been theoretically studied. This device is proposed to generate electric power from ambient air based on the Kinetic Theory of Gases. This prototype TGE has been designed based on the idea of making a number of ionic molecules move toward a selected direction. This prototype TEG has a similar functionality to that of photovoltaic device that is confined by the statistical limits of energy distribution over photons that have the ability to make a photoelectric effect releasing free electrons with energies greater than the voltage threshold, but in this prototype TEG, the advantage is taken from extracting power directly from the moving molecules forming gas. This design is convenient to be installed indoors to produce cold air and generate electric power. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068272 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE USING A SOLVATING MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a thermoelectric conversion device using a solvating material, the device comprising: a cell with a closed structure, comprising a metal ammonia or metal amine compound as a solvating material; a polarization or porous separation membrane; and a heating unit, which prevents the outflow of the solvating material and thus maintains the solvating material in a reversible state. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068273 | PIPE-SHAPED THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATING DEVICE - A pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generating device includes an internal through-hole along the axis direction of the pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generation device; a plurality of first cup-shaped components each made of metal; a plurality of second cup-shaped components each made of thermoelectric material; a first electrode; a second electrode. The plurality of first cup-shaped components and the plurality of second cup-shaped components are arranged alternately and repeatedly along the axis direction. The first electrode and the second electrode are provided respectively at one end and at the other end of the pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generation device. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068274 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THERMOELECTRIC COMPONENT AND THERMOELECTRIC COMPONENT - A method for manufacturing a thermoelectric component is provided. The method comprises the following steps: producing a plurality of first layers of a first thermoelectric material, and producing a plurality of second layers of a second thermoelectric material, such that the first layers are arranged in alternation with the second layers. Producing the first and/or the second thermoelectric layers each comprises producing at least one first initial layer and at least one second initial layer. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068275 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - System and method for mounting one or more photovoltaic modules includes one or more flexible rods, including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, each of the one or more flexible rods further including an inner core and a first jacket surrounding the inner core between the first end and the second end. The first end is configured to be attached to at least one photovoltaic module using one or more first adhesive materials. The second end is configured to be inserted into at least one hole of a modular rail and attached to at least the modular rail using one or more second adhesive materials. The one or more flexible rods are configured to allow at least a lateral movement in a first direction between the photovoltaic module and the modular rail and support at least the photovoltaic module in a second direction. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068276 | SOLAR BATTERY MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar battery module includes a substrate, a plurality of first striped electrodes separately formed on the substrate, a plurality of striped photoelectric transducing layers respectively formed on the corresponding first striped electrode and the substrate wherein parts of the first striped electrode are exposed, a plurality of second striped electrodes respectively formed on the corresponding striped photoelectric transducing layer, and a plurality of conductive layers respectively formed on a side of the corresponding second striped electrode and the first striped electrode adjacent to the side, and not contacting the other second striped electrode. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068277 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE ARRAY - A photovoltaic module of the present invention includes a cluster power generation unit in which multiple photovoltaic elements are connected in series via connection points, a pair of output terminals connected to respective ends of a series circuit formed by the cluster power generation unit, and a specified terminal connected to a specified connection point that is specified from among the connection points. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068278 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS, PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS ARRAY, WAFER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - A photovoltaic power generation apparatus includes a first photovoltaic power generation element having a surface in the shape of a triangle, and a second photovoltaic power generation element having a surface in the shape of a trapezoid, which is a polygon not having less sides than a quadrangle. The first photovoltaic power generation element is, for example, an isosceles triangle, and the second photovoltaic power generation element is, for example, an isosceles trapezoid. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068279 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE INTERLAYER - An interlayer for a photovoltaic device can include a base material and a filler material. The filler material can contain a flame retardant material, a desiccant material, a pigment, an inert material, or any combination thereof. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068280 | SOLAR GENERATOR APPARATUS WITH ELASTICALLY CABLE-CONTROLLED TRACKING - A solar generator apparatus includes a generator module having first to fourth corner portions; a middle column; first and second winding devices attached to the middle column; first and second cables and first to fourth elastic anchors. The middle column has first and second ends, mounted on a fixed structure and pivotally connected to the generator module, respectively. The first cable, having two ends respectively connected to the first and third corner portions, is wound around the first winding device. The second cable, having two ends respectively connected to two ends of the second and fourth corner portions, is wound around the second winding device. The first to fourth elastic anchors are elastically mounted on the fixed structure. The first cable passes through the first and third elastic anchors to form a W-shaped structure. The second cable passes through the second and fourth elastic anchors to form another W-shaped structure. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068281 | Offset light concentrating - Offset light concentrating is disclosed. An example method includes providing a parabolic optic having an offset reflective surface for incident light. The method also includes offsetting a photovoltaic device from a path of the incident light. The method also includes concentrating light from the reflective surface of the parabolic optic on the photovoltaic device. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068282 | SOLAR TRACKING WITH HEAT REJECTION - Apparatus and methods related to solar energy are provided. A modular solar panel includes heat pipes to transfer heat away from photovoltaic cells. The solar panel is supported on a tracking mechanism and the heat pipes are coupled in thermal communication with heat exchangers. The solar panel is positioned by the tracking mechanism to follow the sun across the sky. Heat is transferred from the photovoltaic cells to the heat pipes and in turn to the heat exchangers, and is ultimately rejected from the system. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068283 | METHOD OF ADAPTIVE SOLAR TRACKING USING VARIABLE STEP SIZE - A method for controlling a photovoltaic (PV) panel in a PV system including a computing device that provides motor control signals and implements an iterative adaptive control (IAC) algorithm for adjusting an angle of the PV panel. The IAC algorithm relates P at a current time k (P(k)), an elevation angle of the PV panel at k (θ | 2013-03-21 |
20130068284 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH MANAGED OUTPUT AND METHOD OF MANAGING VARIABILITY OF OUTPUT FROM A PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - Photovoltaic systems with managed output and methods for managing variability of output from photovoltaic systems are described. A system includes a plurality of photovoltaic modules configured to receive and convert solar energy. The system also includes a sensor configured to determine an orientation for each of the plurality of photovoltaic modules, the orientations based on a maximum output from the photovoltaic system. The system also includes an orientation system configured to alter the orientation of one or more of the plurality of photovoltaic modules to provide a reduced output from the photovoltaic system, the reduced output less than the maximum output. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068285 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TWO-STAGE SOLAR CONCENTRATION AND SPECTRUM SPLITTING BASED ON DISH CONCENTRATION - The present invention discloses a method and device for two-stage solar concentration and a spectrum splitting dish reflector based on dish concentration. A parabolic dish reflector is provided with a central light hole. A CPV panel and a solar-to-heat receiver are positioned at the two sides of the axial line of dish reflector, respectively, under the light hole. A splitting lens is placed at a certain distance from the apex of dish reflector over the light hole. The splitting film is applied to the curved surface of the lens near the parabolic dish, as a spectrum splitting surface. The curved surface of the lens far from the parabolic dish is covered by silver, as a reflecting surface. A supporting structure is provided between the dish reflector and the splitting lens. The whole system with a dual-axis tracking system is placed on the foundation of a support. The present invention can simultaneously realize solar energy concentration and spectrum splitting, to obtain two concentrated spots of different spectrums under the system, which can effectively reduce energy consumption of tracking system and improve system balance and wind resistance. The present invention can adjust the concentration ratio of two beams individually to satisfy the optimal concentrating intensity needed by the CPV panel and the solar-to-heat receiver. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068286 | NANOWIRE-BASED PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES AND RELATED FABRICATION METHODS - Nanowire-based photovoltaic energy conversion devices and related fabrication methods therefor are described. A plurality of photovoltaic (PV) nanowires extend outwardly from a surface layer of a substrate, each PV nanowire having a root end near the substrate surface layer and a tip end opposite the root end. For one preferred embodiment, a canopy-style tip-side electrode layer contacts the tip ends of the PV nanowires and is separated from the substrate surface layer by an air gap layer, the PV nanowires being disposed within the air gap layer. For another preferred embodiment, a tip-side electrode layer is disposed upon a layer of optically transparent, electrically insulating solid filler material that laterally surrounds the PV nanowires along a portion of their lengths, wherein an air gap is disposed between the solid filler layer and the substrate surface layer. Methods for fabricating the nanowire-based photovoltaic energy conversion devices are also described. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068287 | Rapid Thermal Activation of Flexible Photovoltaic Cells and Modules - A photovoltaic cell includes a polymer window and at least one active semiconductor layer that is conditioned using a cadmium chloride treatment process. The photovoltaic cell is heated, during the cadmium chloride treatment process by a rapid thermal activation process to maintain polymer transparency. A method of producing a photovoltaic cell using the rapid thermal activation process and an apparatus to conduct rapid thermal activation processing are also disclosed. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068288 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH METAL-TO-GLASS MOISTURE BARRIER - Methods and devices are provided for improved sensor systems. In one embodiment of the present invention, sensor system is provided that includes a sensor and sensor electronics integrated into the same ground plane. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068289 | Solar Module - A solar module includes a back sheet, a solar cell unit, and a cover sheet. The back sheet includes a substrate, and a rib formed on the substrate. The solar cell unit is disposed on the back sheet next to the rib. In addition, the solar cell unit includes a bottom surface facing the back sheet and a light-receiving surface disposed opposite to the bottom surface. The cover sheet is disposed on the solar cell unit. A first height from a top surface of the substrate to an upper end of the rib is greater than a second height from the top surface of the substrate to the bottom surface of the solar cell unit, and the first height is not greater than a third height from the top surface of the substrate to a lower surface of the cover sheet facing the solar cell unit. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068290 | CONDUCTIVE PASTE COMPOSITION AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES MADE THEREFROM - A conductive paste composition contains a source of an electrically conductive metal, a lead-tellurium-based oxide, a discrete oxide of an adhesion promoting element, and an organic vehicle. An article such as a high-efficiency photovoltaic cell is formed by a process of deposition of the paste composition on a semiconductor substrate (e.g., by screen printing) and firing the paste to remove the organic vehicle and sinter the metal and lead-tellurium-based oxide. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068291 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS - The present invention discloses an innovative way to improve the conversion efficiency of solar energy into electric energy of dye-sensitized solar cells. The solar cells of the present invention present a film obtained by painting a light reflective coating ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068292 | ALUMINUM NANOSTRUCTURE ARRAY - Described herein is a method for obtaining a three-dimensional nanostructure array on an aluminum substrate. The method includes anodizing the aluminum substrate; forming an oxide layer on the aluminum substrate; texturizing the aluminum substrate; etching the oxide layer from the aluminum substrate to expose the texturized aluminum substrate; and forming a three-dimensional aluminum nanostructure array on the aluminum substrate. The three-dimensional nanostructure array, coated with a light absorber, is utilized in a thin film solar cell or photovoltaic cell. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068293 | SUBSTRATE GEOMETRY FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL PHOTOVOLTAICS FABRICATION - A thin film photovoltaic device with back contacts is disclosed. The thin film photovoltaic device may comprise 1) a first contact disposed in a first layer and having an upper surface and a lower surface; 2) a first semiconductor disposed in a second layer and having a lower surface disposed on the upper surface of the first contact; 3) an insulator or second semiconductor disposed in a third layer and on an upper surface of the first semiconductor; 4) a second contact disposed in a fourth layer and on the insulator or second semiconductor; and 5) an absorber disposed in a fifth layer and about the second contact. The absorber may comprise a p-type or a n-type semiconductor and the first semiconductor may comprise the other of the p-type and n-type semiconductor. The second contact may be patterned. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068294 | DYE-SENSITISED SOLAR CELL WITH NICKEL CATHODE - The present invention relates to a cathode for use in a dye-sensitised solar cell which comprises a redox couple, wherein the cathode comprises: (a) metallic nickel; and (b) intrinsically conducting polymer that, during operation of the cell, reduces an oxidised species of the redox couple. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068295 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A GLASS SHEET COATED WITH A SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL - The invention relates to a process for producing a glass sheet | 2013-03-21 |
20130068296 | SOLAR-CELL-INTEGRATED GAS PRODUCTION DEVICE - The present invention provides a solar-cell-integrated gas production device that can generate a first gas and a second gas by utilizing an electromotive force of a solar cell, and that can supply power to an external circuit by utilizing the same solar cell. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068297 | Black Silicon Solar Cell and Its Preparation Method - A black silicon solar cell includes a metal back electrode, the crystal silicon, a black silicon layer, a passivation layer and a metal gate; wherein, the metal back electrode is located on the back surface of the crystal silicon, the black silicon layer is located on the crystal silicon, the passivation layer is located on the black silicon layer, the metal gate is located on the passivation layer. The fabrication method includes: carrying out pretreatment of the silicon wafer; preparing the black silicon layer on the surface of the pretreated silicon wafer by using plasma immersion ion implantation technology; preparing an emitter on the black silicon layer, and carrying out passivation treatment on the emitter to form the passivation layer; respectively preparing the metal back electrode and the metal gate on the back surface of the single crystal silicon wafer and the passivation layer, respectively. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068298 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The solar cell includes: i) a first conductive layer; ii) a plurality of nano structures that are positioned on the first conductive layer and that are extended to cross a surface of the first conductive layer and that are separated from each other; iii) a resin layer that is positioned on the first conductive layer and that is filled at space between the plurality of nano structures; iv) at least one semiconductor layer that is positioned on the resin layer and that covers the plurality of nano structures; and v) a second conductive layer that covers the semiconductor layer and that has a light transmittance lower than that of the first conductive layer. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068299 | SPHERICAL PHOSPHOR, WAVELENGTH CONVERSION-TYPE PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL SEALING MATERIAL, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE, AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREFOR - A spherical phosphor is formed by including a fluorescent substance and a transparent material including the fluorescent substance. In addition, a wavelength conversion-type photovoltaic cell sealing material is formed by including a light transmissive resin composition layer including the spherical phosphor and a sealing resin. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068300 | LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR SYSTEM - The invention relates to a Luminescent Solar Concentrator system ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068301 | METHOD OF ETCHING A SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A method and apparatus provide for a roughened back surface of a semiconductor absorber layer of a photovoltaic device to improve adhesion. The roughened back surface may be achieved through an etching process. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068302 | APPARATUS FOR SOLAR TRACKING OF ENERGY HARVESTER - An apparatus for solar tracking using minimal energy is described. A prismatic energy harvester ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068303 | MULTILAYER COMPOSITION CONTAINING FLUOROPOLYMER AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The disclosure provides a multilayer composition containing fluoropolymer and method for fabricating the same, and a solar cell module. The multilayer composition includes: a fluoropolymer layer; a non-fluorinated polymer layer; and an adhesion promoter layer formed between the fluoropolymer layer and the non-fluorinated polymer layer, wherein the adhesion promoter layer includes aromatic diamines or aromatic polyamines. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068304 | SEALING MATERIAL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE - There is provided a sealing material including a composite resin (A) including a polysiloxane segment (a1) having a structural unit represented by general formula (1) and/or general formula (2) and a silanol group and/or a hydrolyzable silyl group and a vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl group, the vinyl-based polymer segment (a2) being bonded to the polysiloxane segment (a1) through a bond represented by general formula (3), and a polyisocyanate (B), wherein the content of the polysiloxane segment (a1) is 10% to 50% by weight relative to the total solid content of a curable resin composition, and the content of the polyisocyanate (B) is 5% to 50% by weight relative to the total solid content of the curable resin composition. There are also provided a solar cell module and a light-emitting diode that each use the sealing material. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068305 | P-DOPED CONJUGATED POLYMER ELECTROLYTE AND AN ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a p-doped conjugated polymer electrolyte and an organic electronic device using the same. The p-doped conjugated polymer electrolyte according to the present invention not only has an outstanding hole-transport capability but can also act as an electron-blocking layer and hence can be used in organic electronic devices, such as organic light-emitting devices or organic solar cells, in order to improve the light-emitting efficiency of the organic light-emitting device or the energy-conversion efficiency of the organic solar cell. Also, because the charge on the p-doped conjugated polymer electrolyte is almost completely neutral, the present invention can solve the problem of anode corrosion and make a positive contribution to increased life-cycle of the device. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068306 | DRAIN VALVE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRAIN VALVE - A drain valve includes an inlet plenum, a first orifice downstream from the inlet plenum, a second orifice downstream from the first orifice, and a fluid passage between the first and second orifices. A piston having a first position and a second position has a first surface area exposed to the fluid passage when the piston is in the first and second positions and a second surface area exposed to the inlet plenum when the piston is in the second position. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068307 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING FUEL AT FORWARDING SKID FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A system includes a forwarding skid configured to forward a liquid supply from a liquid storage vessel toward a downstream component. The forwarding skid includes a pumping system configured to receive a gravity feed of the liquid supply from the liquid storage vessel, and the pumping system is configured to pump the liquid fuel supply toward the downstream component. The forwarding skid also includes a monitoring system configured to obtain at least one sensed parameter of the gravity feed of the liquid supply received at the forwarding skid upstream from the pumping system. The at least one sensed parameter is indicative of a supply level remaining at the liquid storage vessel. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068308 | LIFT STATION FLOW DIVERTER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An apparatus for diverting the flow of wastewater in a lift station, or other liquid storage tank, along the interior wall of the station. In particular, wastewater introduced into a lift station by an inlet is directed by piping so it is discharged along the interior wall to impart a generally circular or vortex-like movement of the wastewater in the station. This generally circular or vortex-like movement prevents coagulation of solids not removed from the station by the pumps therein, reducing the need for cleaning and other maintenance of the lift station. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068309 | POSITION CONTROLLER FOR PILOT-OPERATED ELECTROHYDRAULIC VALVES - A flow control valve includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a first work port and a second work port. The housing defines a spool bore and a pilot spool bore. A main stage spool is disposed in the spool bore. A pilot stage spool is disposed in the pilot spool bore. The pilot stage spool is in selective fluid communication with the main stage spool. A microprocessor includes a controller having a position controller module, a velocity transform module, and a dynamic offset module. The controller is configured to implement a training process, and to compensate for viscosity changes in the working fluid based on data obtained during the training process. Outputs of the controller are communicated to the pilot stage spool. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068310 | Method and Apparatus for a Microfluidic Device - An microfluidic device and methods for its use, where the microfluidic device comprises: (a) a porous membrane, (b) a gradient layer defining a plurality of gradient micro-channels, where the gradient layer is coupled to a top surface of the membrane, (c) a distributor layer defining a plurality of distributor micro-channels, where the distributor micro-channels are coupled to the plurality of gradient micro-channels, where the distributor layer defines at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening, each inlet opening and outlet opening are coupled to the plurality of distributor micro-channels, and (d) self-supporting means coupled to one or more of the porous membrane, the gradient layer and the distributor layer. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068311 | Through Tubing Pumping System With Automatically Deployable and Retractable Seal - A downhole pumping system in production tubing having a seal between the intake and discharge of a through tubing downhole pump that automatically deploys when the pump initiates operation. The seal automatically disengages when the pump suspends operating and redeploys when the pump starts operating again. The pumping system can be set at a different depth before restarting the pump. The seal can include a bladder like member that has an opening facing towards the pump discharge, so that discharged fluid expands the bladder radially outward into sealing contact with the tubing. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068312 | SUSPENSIONS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - Embodiments of the present disclosure include suspensions for use in enhanced oil recovery, and methods of using the suspensions for recovering oil. Suspensions of the present disclosure include a nonionic surfactant that can dissolve in supercritical carbon dioxide, and a metal salt having a concentration of 200 to 1 parts-per-million. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068313 | Electronic Pressure Independent Controller For Fluid Flow Control Valve - A flow valve with an integral pressure-independent fluid flow controller for controlling the flow of fluid and corresponding methods for controlling fluid flow are provided. The flow valve comprises a valve body, one or more valve blades arranged on the valve body for controlling fluid flow in a duct section, an actuator for modulating the one or more valve blades, a flow sensor or sensors for sensing fluid flow, a tuning calculation module adapted for determining or monitoring a pressure drop across the valve body and for calculating tuning constants based on the pressure drop, and a controller for controlling the actuator based on a difference between a fluid flow setpoint and the sensed fluid flow in accordance with the tuning constants. The pressure drop may be determined from an algorithm based on blade position and sensed fluid flow, or may be directly measured. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068314 | Boundary Layer Disk Turbine Systems for Hydrocarbon Recovery - Provided are various devices and processes that harness the inherent kinetic energy of a flowing pressurized fluid to drive a compressor to compress a fluid without any need for electrical or chemical energy. The flowing fluid flows over a boundary layer disk turbine, or Tesla turbine, which is mechanically coupled to a compressor that compresses a fluid. The flowing fluid may be a natural gas from a hydrocarbon recovery operation. The compressed fluid may be a vapor gas from a hydrocarbon production, processing, or storage facility. Harnessing the kinetic energy of the flowing fluid increases economic efficiency of the process, while also avoiding unwanted emissions adverse to the environment and public health. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068315 | BURNER INSERTION AID FOR A BURNER, AND METHOD FOR INSERTING A BURNER - A burner insertion aid for a burner includes a funnel-shaped component, wherein the funnel-shaped component has foamed polymer and an outer edge for mounting on a burner fastening device and also has an inner funnel region for the insertion of a burner mouth. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068316 | CONNECTION HAVING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BIOPHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS AND/OR CONDUITS - A connection part providing communication between biopharmaceutical containers and/or conduits, includes a connection sheath ( | 2013-03-21 |
20130068317 | FIRE HOSE ADAPTER AND METHOD OF USE - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a fire hose adapter comprising of a body and a vacuum generator, the body having a cap and a hose connector, the cap being penetrated by a generator channel that connects an intake port with an exhaust port, the two ports being located on an exterior of the cap; the hose connector defining a vacuum channel that continuously connects the generator channel to a vacuum aperture located on an exterior of the hose connector; the vacuum generator being located within the generator channel, wherein a stream of pressurized air passes through the vacuum generator causing a reduction in air pressure in the generator channel that subsequently induces air in an interior of a fire hose section connected to the hose connector to flow into the vacuum aperture and be directed out the exhaust port. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068318 | VALVE STEM REPAIR KIT AND METHOD - A method for repairing damaged valve stem assemblies includes enlarging a bore within a body of a valve stem to form an enlarged bore portion and creating a conical hole in an end of the valve stem body around the enlarged bore portion. Internal threads are created within the enlarged bore portion, and a valve stem repair extension is installed in the enlarged bore portion. The valve stem repair extension has a beveled surface that facilitates formation of a hermetic seal between the valve stem body and the valve stem repair extension. The steps of enlarging the bore and creating the conical hole may both be performed using a countersinking drill bit having a beveled cutting portion. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068319 | CODED CARTRIDGE HOLDER AND FASTENER ENABLED BY CARTRIDGE SIZE - A coded cartridge holder for use with a drug delivery device is provided. The cartridge holder includes a fastener that becomes operative based in part on a length of a cartridge or a diameter of the cartridge. In one embodiment, the cartridge holder is coupled to the drug delivery device. The cartridge holder comprises a first blocking feature. The drug delivery device includes a cartridge detector comprising a second blocking feature. This feature may be a pin, for engagement with the first blocking feature of the cartridge holder when the cartridge acts on the cartridge detector. The cartridge holder may further include a fastening mechanism configured to fasten the cartridge holder to the drug delivery device only when the second blocking feature engages the first blocking feature. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068320 | PROTECTIVE MATERIAL FOR GAS DELIVERY IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM - Apparatus and systems are disclosed for providing a protective material for a gas-delivery system of a processing system. In an embodiment, a processing system includes a processing chamber for processing substrates and a gas-delivery system for delivering processing gases to the processing chamber. The gas-delivery system includes a protective material to protect the gas-delivery system from processing gases including at least one processing gas heated to an elevated temperature. The protective material includes a tungsten plate or a tungsten plate coated with a tantalum alloy and tantalum | 2013-03-21 |
20130068321 | WATER SAVER FILL VALVE AND ASSEMBLY - An improved fill valve has a pivot valve body that is pivotally suspended immediately below a float housing and is movable between two positions. In a first position, the pivot valve body blocks the flow of water from the float housing. In a second position, the pivot body allows the flow of water from the float housing. The pivot valve body has two top compartments, each separated from the other by a wall. The first compartment retains an amount of water in it. The second compartment functions as a water flow restriction apparatus and includes an upwardly-extending member for sealing off a check valve that is disposed within the bottom of the float housing. A pressure compensating drip emitter allows water to trickle into the float housing at a very slow rate. The emitter comprises a labyrinth structure having a plurality of serpentine pathways formed in its outer surface. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068322 | CONTROL VALVE FOR AN OIL-INJECTED SCREW-TYPE COMPRESSOR - A control valve for an oil-injected screw-type compressor, in particular for installation in a vehicle, wherein oil located in a screw-type compressor housing can be supplied in a controlled manner via the control valve to a heat exchanger and/or to a bypass in such a way that cold oil is conducted through a bypass around the heat exchanger and warm oil is conducted through the heat exchanger. A control valve is provided for an oil-injected screw-type compressor and ensures rapid heating of the oil in the screw-type compressor even with a short activation time. The control valve has a control piston that is actuated by a control element and cooperates respectively with a heat exchanger opening disposed in a control valve housing and a bypass opening, and that the control piston controls at least one bypass opening which cooperates with the heat exchanger opening. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068323 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A check valve filter assembly is configured to be used with an isolation cartridge of an anti-lock braking system. The check valve filter assembly includes a main body formed of a first material. The main body includes an internal check valve bore. The assembly also includes a separate and distinct bore insert formed of a second material that differs from the first material. The bore insert may be secured over a surface of the internal check valve bore. The bore insert is configured to sealingly engage a check ball. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068324 | CHEMICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS INCORPORATING THE SAME, AND COATING AND DEVELOPING SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME APPARATUS - A chemical supply system comprises: a first container and a second container for storing a chemical solution; a first pump, located on a first pipe connecting the first and second containers, for directing the solution stored in the first container to the second container; and a first filter, located in the first pipe, for filtering the solution flowing through the first pipe from the first container toward the second container. The system further includes: a second pipe for connecting the first container and the second container; and a second pump, located on the second pipe, for directing the solution stored in the second container to the first container. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068325 | VALVE, LAYER STRUCTURE COMPRISING A FIRST AND A SECOND VALVE, MICROPUMP AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A VALVE - A valve, including a valve opening and a valve plate arranged to seal the valve opening in a closed state by means of compressing a sealing structure is provided, wherein the sealing structure includes an uncompressed dimension in a compression direction of less than 100 μm. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068326 | SUBMERSIBLE WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM FOR ENCLOSED TANKS - A submersible, water circulation system for enclosed tanks such as used by municipalities, fire districts, and industries. The system includes a driving unit having a shell extending along an axis with a pump supported within the shell. The shell has at least one inlet and at least one outlet and is positionable on the floor of the tank with the outlet facing upwardly. In operation, the pump continuously draws an incoming flow of water from outside of the driving unit adjacent the tank floor through the inlet of the driving unit and preferably drives all of the continuously incoming flow out through the upwardly facing outlet. The upwardly facing outlet is preferably a thin, elongated slot that creates a thin, substantially planar discharge of water therethrough that presents a very large surface area for its volume and induces water adjacent the shell to move upwardly with it. | 2013-03-21 |
20130068327 | ELECTROLYTE SUPPLYING APPARATUS - The present invention concerns an electrolyte supplying apparatus including a tank which stores an electrolyte, a supply-receiving unit to which the electrolyte in the tank is supplied, a pipe which connects the tank and the supply-receiving unit, a gas pressure feeding unit which feeds an inert gas under pressure into the tank so that the electrolyte in the tank is supplied to the supply-receiving unit via the pipe by increasing an internal pressure of the tank, and a mass flowmeter which is provided in the pipe and detects a mass flow rate of a fluid flowing in the pipe. | 2013-03-21 |