13th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110073118 | BISTABLE MAGNETIC HOLDING DEVICE - A bistable magnetic holding device, which includes: a nonmagnetic support casing in the form of a channel with a rectangular cross-section; a magnetic core including a base and three legs set perpendicularly to the base, the two outer legs and the base forming a “U”; a permanent magnet in the form of a bar inserted between the base and the middle leg; a coil surrounding the middle leg; a flat movable part; and a return motion and guidance means built into the inside walls of the support so as to allow return motion, toward the upper part of the support casing, of the magnetic core. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073119 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE ORAL APPARATUS - This invention provides an oral apparatus and method capable of alleviating or curing snore and obstructive sleep apnea by applying a negative pressure through a mini oral interface to the oral cavity. The mini oral interface creates a secure connection between the interface and mouth or teeth and prevents the interface from falling off. The oral interface also provides fixation between upper and lower lips (or tooth) and prevents opening of patient's mouth during sleeping. The negative pressure pulls the tongue toward upper palate and also pulls the soft palate forward as well. By moving the tongue and the soft palate in a forward direction, the patentcy of the upper airway near the pharynx is maintained to prevent sleep-disordered breathing. The negative pressure will pull the lips inward to close the mouth ad prevent air from entering the oral cavity from atmosphere. The negative pressure will also pull the soft palate into contact with the rear surface of the tongue to create a seal that prevents the air from entering the oral cavity through the nasal airway. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073120 | Smoke and Odor Elimination Filters, Devices and Methods - A pipe comprises a combustion bowl with bowl vents; an inhalation path for drawing smoke from the combustion bowl through the bowl vents during inhalation; an exhalation filter; and an exhalation path for forcing exhaled smoke through the exhalation filter during exhalation. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073121 | VAPORIZER WITH FOIL HEAT EXCHANGER - This invention vaporizes a botanical substance for inhalation using a combustion generated heat source. A substantially planar non-porous heat exchanger transfers heat to the inhalation air and keeps combustion byproducts separated from the inhalation air. In use, air is drawn past the heat exchanger and then through a reservoir holding the botanical substance, vaporizing any volatiles in the substance. The heat exchanger assembly can be magnetically attached to the pipe assembly. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073122 | WIG BASE - An inward retroflexion is formed to prevent an outward retroflexion of a perimeter part by sewing the perimeter part of a net ground fabric on an attachment member attached along a portion or the entirety of the perimeter part of the net ground fabric, on which human hair or artificial hair is implanted, while edging-contracting the perimeter part of the net ground fabric. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073123 | MANICURE AND PEDICURE IMPLEMENT CASE - A washable manicure and pedicure implement case is comprised of a rectangular fabric body that includes a bottom edge, top edge, first edge, second edge, a plurality of pockets, and a closing structure attached to the first edge and wraps around the body when the case is rolled into the closed configuration. In one embodiment, the case is constructed of a cotton blend home decorating fabric and the closing structure is comprised of satin double-sided ribbon. In another embodiment, the case is constructed of terry cloth allowing the invention to also be used as a towel. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to the above-described manicure and pedicure implement case further comprising a set of manicure and pedicure implements including toe nail separators, wood stick cuticle pushers, cuticle nippers, nail file, pumice stone, file and rasp, nail clipper, nail buffer, callus remover, nail brush, and sanitizing tablets. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073124 | Ultrasonic artificial nail remover with a natural nail shaped tip - An ultrasonic wave energy artificial nail remover in one aspect includes a handle, a body attached to the handle, an ultrasonic sound wave generator attached to the body, and a tip having the shape of a natural nail. The tip is made to vibrate by the ultrasonic sound wave generator. The shape of the tip allows for a quicker removal of the artificial nail and requires less skill to successfully remove an artificial nail without damaging the natural nail than removal with a narrow flat tip allows and requires. Ultrasonic energy is channeled through the natural nail shaped tip to facilitate removal of an artificial nail in a quick manner with little cleanup involved. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073125 | Press-on multicolor application system and method - An assortment of color applicators apply cosmetic colors to specific regions of the user body including an instant eye shadow applicator, instant blush applicator, instant powder applicator, instant eye brow applicator, instant eye concealer, lip liner, eye liner, mascara, nails and deodorant applicator, instant lipstick applicator, instant hair applicator and musk applicator. All of these applicators apply color directly to bare user skin or on top of an already colored area of user skin. Each application includes a soft color carrier sheet, impregnated with a pre-measured amount of cosmetic material optionally fortified with vitamins, moisturizers and different application pigments. The various applicators of the system include carrier sheets in a variety of sizes, shapes, color combinations and types, which are sufficiently inexpensive to be disposable. The carrier sheet can be cut into unique shapes to help apply cosmetic material easily to normally hard to reach blending areas of the body. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073126 | Long-Wearing Glossy Cosmetic Composition - A transfer-resistant, single phase aqueous cosmetic compositions are provided. The compositions consist essentially of a water-soluble, film-forming acrylates copolymer and a water-soluble plasticizer for the copolymer. The compositions contain no oils, waxes, surfactants or emulsifiers, are water- and oil-resistant upon drying on the skin, and exhibit high gloss and long-wear and transfer-resistant properties. Compositions containing pigment also demonstrate high color intensity. The compositions are useful as eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss, lipliner, and other cosmetic products. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073127 | Mascara Brush Component, Mascara Brush and Mascara Application Assembly - The mascara brush component comprises: a body ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073128 | TWO-PART FOAM HAIR DYE - A two-part foam hair dye having a first agent containing an alkali agent, a second agent containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer container, wherein the first agent contains (A), from 0.20 to 2.00 mol/kg of (B), and 0.05 mol/kg or greater of (C1); a total concentration of (C1) and (C2) in the first agent is from 0.16 to 0.50 mol/kg: and a mixture of the first agent and the second agent has a viscosity of from 1 to 300 mPa·s;
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20110073129 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPLIANCES FOR APPLYING HAIR TREATMENTS - A hair treatment foil includes a first hook fastener anchoring strip aligned with and proximal to a leading edge of the foil, and a second hook fastener anchoring strip offset from the first strip, the hooks of the second anchoring strip being taller and less dense than the hooks of the first anchoring strip. In embodiments, the hooks of the first anchor strip are offset or randomly placed, and/or the hooks of the second anchor strip are aligned or arranged in a mechanical weave pattern. A push flap is included for urging the foil forward after attachment. The leading edge may be pinked for picking and placing hair on the foil. Shoulders wider than the leading edge may be included. Embodiments include a retaining appliance having a base plate with a hooked fastener anchor strip attached to its underside and a pinked edge for picking of hair from underneath. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073130 | COSMETIC ORGANIZER - A cosmetic organizer is provided. In at least one embodiment, an interactive pad for the cosmetic organizer includes: a base layer adapted for secure coupling to an interior panel disposed within a cosmetic organizer; a sheet disposed upon the base layer and adapted to be operatively marked with at least one notation by a user of the cosmetic organizer to identify at least one adjacent cosmetic by an attribute of the cosmetic; a translucent layer disposed upon the sheet and adapted to cover the sheet and to protect the marked sheet, yet provide visibility of the notation to the user; and a top layer disposed upon the translucent layer and adapted to secure the sheet and the translucent layer to the base layer. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073131 | Multi-Angled Dental Floss Holder - A dental floss holder includes a shank ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073132 | DENTAL FLOSS BOW - The invention presents a Dental Floss Bow to solve existent flossing problems. The Dental Floss Bow grips dental floss by adjusting the clearance gap between Taper Hole Body and Cone Body, which is achieved by thread engagement between Grip Nut and Taper Hole Body (which has male thread at one end). The Dental Floss Bow can also tension dental floss by a Tension Nut, which pulls the Taper Hole Body and Cone Body together. With the functions of gripping and tensioning the invention is simple to operate, handy and effective. A Floss Bin is integrated into the invention. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073133 | FLOSSING TOOL - A flossing tool comprising includes a handle having a first end, a second end opposite said first end, and a longitudinal length defining a line extending through the first end and the second end. A head is attached to the handle, the head includes a pair of arms supporting a strand of dental floss. The arms extend at a first angle with respect to the line. A hinge is positioned between the head and the handle. The hinge enables the head to pivot with respect to the line, forming a second angle between the head and the line, the second angle being different from the first angle. The first angle may be fixed to orient the floss into a use position, and the second angle may vary as the head is flexed about the hinge. The hinge enables the head and arms to flex as the user moves the floss between different sets of teeth. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073134 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING INK FROM PRINTED SUBSTRATE - A process for removing ink from a printed media substrate. Such process includes the step of providing a media substrate including an ink printed image wherein the ink composition or the media substrate contains photolabile entities. Then the process includes the step of applying UV light on the printed substrate wherein the emitted UV light has a wavelength value which is below the threshold wavelength of the photolabile entities. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073135 | STEAM APPLIANCE - A steam appliance includes a steam applicator which is connectable to the steam appliance, but the steam applicator is permitted to rotate without loosening or disengaging the connection of the steam applicator to the steam appliance. Embodiments may be particularly suitable for use with a portable, handheld steam appliance that employs steam pocket technology. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073136 | REMOVAL OF GALLIUM AND GALLIUM CONTAINING MATERIALS - Methods of removing gallium and gallium-containing materials from surfaces within a substrate processing chamber using a cleaning mixture are described. The cleaning mixture contains an iodine-containing compound and is introduced into the processing chamber. Iodine reacts with gallium resident within the chamber to produce thermally volatile Gal | 2011-03-31 |
20110073137 | Shower Sanitization System and Apparatus - An improved shower or plumbing sanitizing system is provided by a showerhead adapter and/or tap port configured to mount between a water supply stub and an outlet such as a showerhead, hose or faucet and which delivers and imparts a cleansing or sanitizing agent, particularly liquid sanitizer, to the plumbing components prone to infestation with opportunistic bacteria. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073138 | CLEANING SYSTEM UTILIZING AN ORGANIC CLEANING SOLVENT AND A PRESSURIZED FLUID SOLVENT - A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent as well as the physical properties of pressurized fluid solvent. After an organic solvent cleaning cycle, the solvent is extracted from the textiles at high speed in a rotating drum in the same way conventional solvents are extracted from textiles in conventional evaporative hot air dry cleaning machines. Instead of proceeding to a conventional drying cycle, the extracted textiles are then immersed in pressurized fluid solvent to extract the residual organic solvent from the textiles. This is possible because the organic solvent is soluble in pressurized fluid solvent. After the textiles are immersed in pressurized fluid solvent, pressurized fluid solvent is pumped from the drum. Finally, the drum is de-pressurized to atmospheric pressure to evaporate any remaining pressurized fluid solvent, yielding clean, solvent free textiles. The organic solvent is preferably selected from terpenes, halohydrocarbons, certain glycol ethers, polyols, ethers, esters of glycol ethers, esters of fatty acids and other long chain carboxylic acids, fatty alcohols and other long-chain alcohols, short-chain alcohols, polar aprotic solvents, siloxanes, hydrofluoroethers, dibasic esters, and aliphatic hydrocarbons solvents or similar solvents or mixtures of such solvents and the pressurized fluid solvent is preferably densified carbon dioxide. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073139 | METHOD FOR REMOVING A CATALYST INHIBITOR FROM A SUBSTRATE - This invention is directed to a process for removing a catalyst inhibitor from a substrate or catalytic converter containing at least one nitrogen oxide (NO | 2011-03-31 |
20110073140 | STEAM APPLIANCE - A steam appliance system in which steam is delivered from a steam generation unit to a steam applicator via a steam conduit which extends through a handle of the steam applicator. The steam conduit may be removable from the handle. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073141 | RECEIVING CONTAINER FOR A CLEANER CARTRIDGE AND DISHWASHER - A receiving container in a dishwasher. The receiving container has a dish unit and a swiveled flap unit to receive a cleaner cartridge that has a plurality of reservoirs for liquid cleaning agents. The receiving container also has an outlet slot in a bottom area of the dish unit for the liquid cleaning agents to be discharged once the liquid cleaning agents have been metered from the reservoirs of the cleaner cartridge. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073142 | On-board optical sensor cover and on-board optical apparatus - An on-board optical sensor apparatus includes an optical sensor, an optical sensor cover, and a controller. The optical sensor has a lens. The optical sensor cover includes a holder and a washer nozzle. The holder holds the optical sensor. The washer nozzle performs a washing operation to wash a lens surface of the lens of the optical sensor or a glass surface of a cover glass located facing the lens by spraying a washer fluid, supplied from a washer fluid tank, onto the lens surface or the glass surface. The controller controls the washing operation of the washer nozzle. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073143 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR CLEANING A PLURALITY OF SOLAR PANELS - An automated system for cleaning a plurality of solar energy generation modules is disclosed. The system comprises a control mechanism, at least one tank coupled to the control mechanism, a feeder line coupled to the at least one tank and a spray nozzle arrangement coupled to the feeder line for dispensing a cleaning solution onto the plurality of solar energy generation modules in an automated, predetermined fashion. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073144 | WALKING CANE - The present invention includes a walking cane having a handle assembly, a support assembly and foot member. The handle assembly includes first and second generally upright rigid posts. A shaft adaptable for grasping by a user's hand connects to each end of the posts. Pliable mounts dispose between the terminal ends of the shaft and each post. The mounts, biased against the shaft, permit omni-directional movement of the shaft relative to each post. The support assembly connects to the handle assembly and includes three parallel elongated rods spaced apart from one another in a triangular formation. The handle assembly can be adjusted relative to the support assembly by means of two cooperating shims. The foot member connects to the support assembly and contacts the ground. The cane provides a light-weight shaft and a shock absorbing handle assembly to assist in relieving hand, wrist and arm strains. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073145 | WALKING CANE - The present invention includes a walking cane having a handle assembly, a support assembly and foot member. The handle assembly includes first and second generally upright rigid posts. A shaft adaptable for grasping by a user's hand connects to each end of the posts. Pliable mounts dispose between the terminal ends of the shaft and each post. The mounts, biased against the shaft, permit omni-directional movement of the shaft relative to each post. The support assembly connects to the handle assembly and includes three parallel elongated rods spaced apart from one another in a triangular formation. The handle assembly can be adjusted relative to the support assembly by means of two cooperating shims. The foot member connects to the support assembly and contacts the ground. The cane provides a light-weight shaft and a shock absorbing handle assembly to assist in relieving hand, wrist and arm strains. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073146 | REMOVABLE SHOCK ABSORBING TIP FOR A WALKING AID - A removable shock absorbing tip for a walking aid. The tip may be comprised of a shaft engaging member for connecting the tip to the shaft of a walking aid, an outer shell, and a biasing member. The biasing member may disposed within the outer shell in abutment with the shaft engaging member. The biasing member may also be disposed around the shaft engaging member and in abutment with the outer shell. The biasing member may be a spring, a fluid-filled cushion, or a member formed of elastomeric material. The outer shell may be formed of transparent or translucent material to permit the biasing member to be visible to a user for ease of identification. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073147 | Roof connecting mechanism of foldable tent - The present invention provides a roof connecting mechanism of a foldable tent wherein a connecting hub is pivotally connected to roof strut rods so that the roof strut rods are movable in a compact manner relative to the connecting hub. The connecting hub includes pivoting cabinets in radial arrangement for pivoting the ends of each roof strut rod which has sufficient space to accommodate the ends of the roof strut rods when the tent is both in an open and folded configuration. The connecting hub also includes a stopper to limit the movement of the roof strut rods when in the open configuration. Such construction allows for a simple and compact opening and folding of the tent. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073148 | Collapsible tent frame with retractable eaves - A collapsible tent structure includes a plurality of poles coupled with a plurality of linkages. The tent structure also includes a plurality of rods where each rod is pivotally coupled to each pole on one end and pivotally coupled to a hub on an opposite end. A plurality of struts are further included in the tent structure and each strut is pivotally coupled to each rod on one end and pivotally coupled to each pole on an opposite end, and a locking mechanism is coupled to each of the rods. A plurality of eaves, each pivotally coupled to a locking mechanism, extend radially outward beyond the poles when in an extended position and retracted radially inward of the poles when in a retracted position while the tent is in an open configuration. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073149 | Concentrated solar thermoelectric power system and numerical design model - The invention, the Concentrated Solar Thermoelectric Power System, herein abbreviated as C-STEPS, is a thermo-optical system configuration for the purpose of achieving a high solar energy-to-electricity conversion efficiency based on thermoelectric (TE) devices that use the Seebeck effect. It does so by implementing a system for concentrated solar energy using a design that combines a dual-function reflector/radiator component with an active or passive heat convection mechanism to ensure that TE module operation is maintained in a safe elevated temperature range with respect to the ambient temperature. Unsafe module temperatures are avoided by automatically adjusting the TE module hot side temperature directly or indirectly by regulating the TE cold side temperature using a variety of passive or active mechanisms, including the reflector/radiator component, phase change material, or convection/conduction mechanisms. A Numerical Design Model is used to optimize the configuration geometry and performance in various terrestrial and space applications and it is a central feature of the invention. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073150 | DIODELESS TERRESTRIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR POWER ARRAY - A method and device are disclosed for diodeless terrestrial photovoltaic solar power arrays. In one or more embodiments, the method and device involve a solar power array device without blocking diodes and/or without bypass diodes. The method comprises providing a solar module, a solar array tracker, a power bus, a controller, and an inverter. In one or more embodiments, the method further comprises providing a circuit breaker and/or a bi-position switch. When the controller senses that the solar module power is below a threshold level, the controller commands the solar tracker to vary the solar module's pointing until the solar module is operating at its maximum power point for the solar module's level of illumination. In some embodiments, when the controller senses that the solar module power is less than a minimum bypass threshold level, the controller commands a bi-position switch to bypass current around the solar module. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073151 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a metal substrate, an insulation layer, series-connected solar cells, two output terminals, and a ground terminal. Each solar cell includes an underside electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer and a transparent electrode layer. The solar cell module further includes an electrical conductive layer for electrically connecting the metal substrate to the underside electrode of one grounding solar cell located in a range of plus 10% to minus 10% of the number of the solar cells from a solar cell located at a center of the line of the solar cells. The ground terminal is connected through the metal substrate and the conductive layer to the grounding solar cell. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073152 | MIXED WIRING SCHEMES FOR SHADING ROBUSTNESS - A method and apparatus for electrical interconnections utilized in devices adapted to capture solar energy, such as solar cells, solar panels and/or solar arrays is described. In one embodiment, a solar panel is described. The solar panel includes a first plurality of solar devices positioned in a center of the solar panel in electrical communication with a first circuit, and a second plurality of solar devices surrounding the first plurality of solar devices, the second plurality of solar devices in electrical communication with a second circuit, the second circuit being different than the first circuit. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073153 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - In a structure in which a plurality of structures, having a transparent electrode, a photovoltaic unit, and a backside electrode sequentially layered over a transparent substrate, are connected in series, a insulating groove is formed in a panel periphery in a direction intersecting the direction of series connection in which the transparent electrode, the photovoltaic unit, and the backside electrode are removed, and a separating groove is formed in a region near the separating groove and parallel to the separating groove in which the transparent electrode is left and at least the backside electrode is removed. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073154 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module that includes a plurality of solar cells each of which has a photoelectric conversion body configured to generate carriers upon exposure to light; and an electrode provided on the main surface of the photoelectric conversion body, and configured to collect the carriers from the photoelectric conversion body; a wiring member configured to electrically connect the plurality of solar cells; and a wiring substrate that covers main surfaces of at least two or more solar cells out of the plurality of solar cells, the wiring substrate comprising a groove provided along at least a part of the electrodes, wherein a conductive member is provided at a bottom of the groove, and the conductive member electrically connects the electrodes to the wiring member. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073155 | MODULE FOR CONVERTING SOLAR RADIATION INTO ELECTRICITY - Embodiments of the invention relate to a module for converting solar radiation into electricity comprising a panel having a front and a back main side, with a solar energy converting means arranged on or in the front main side and a means for fixing the module to an object. In various embodiments, in order to allow a mounting that prevents accumulation of dirt in the edge region of the panel the means for fixing the module is furthermore arranged over the back main side of the panel and away from the edges of the panel. Embodiments of the invention furthermore relate to a fixing device configured to receive such a module and to a combination of a module and a fixing device. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073156 | Operating A Building Integrated Photovoltaic Conversion System Implemented With Integrated Control Management Units - A power generating system is manufactured and operated within an exterior shell or façade of a building structure. The system components—energy generating devices (which can be photovoltaic), control units and associated power/signal wiring are incorporated and operated within individual unitized curtain wall units making up the façade | 2011-03-31 |
20110073157 | TERMINAL BOX AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A terminal box has a box body that has a shape of a box having an opening on one surface, has a body-side hinge structure on an end thereof, and accommodates therein an output-cable connecting unit, and a cover that has a cover-side hinge structure forming a hinge structure with the body-side hinge structure, that is pivotally supported by the hinge structure an end thereof so as to pivotally open or close the opening of the box body. The hinge structure has an attitude holding structure that holds an attitude of the cover at a position where the cover is at a predetermined angle with respect to the box body. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073158 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS THEREOF - A power supply apparatus includes a first carrier and a second carrier connected with each other through a plurality of supporting rods, a plurality of light collecting units disposed on the second carrier, and an actuating rod group movably disposed on the first carrier. The light collecting units each have an upper portion pivotally connected to the second carrier and a lower portion pivotally connected to the actuating rod group. When the actuating rod group moves, the lower portion of each of the light collecting units swings about the upper portion with an amplitude corresponding to the position of the sun such that a lens assembly on each of the light collecting units faces the sunlight, thereby enhancing the light collecting efficiency. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073159 | Heat Dissipating Device and Module Using Same - The present invention relates to a heat dissipating device adapted for use in combination with a module provided with a mounting board. The heat dissipating device has a metallic heat-dissipating member including a body and a number of spaced-apart heat dissipating fins extending upwardly from the upper surface of the body. The body is formed at its central portion with a through hole adapted for receiving a protrusion block protruding from a back surface of the mounting board of the module opposite to a mounting surface on which electrical devices are mounted. The heat dissipating device further includes a pump unit, a fluid conduit and a fan unit disposed on the heat dissipating fins. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073160 | RADIANT ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM - A radiant energy concentrating or collimating system comprising an enclosure that shields its contents from environmental effects while allowing radiant energy to transmit through its top window; a plurality of energy concentrating or collimating assemblies, each on its own pivot mechanism and each comprising a plurality of optics, a support structure and an energy conversion device that is mounted on a heat dissipating structure; a drive mechanism controlled by a microprocessor to rotate the said energy concentrating or collimating assemblies on two orthogonal axes in unison so the assemblies are oriented towards desired direction at any given time. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073161 | HIGH EFFICIENCY COUNTERBALANCED DUAL AXIS SOLAR TRACKING ARRAY FRAME SYSTEM - A high efficiency, environmentally friendly system comprising a plurality of photovoltaic solar collecting panels (PV panels) is disclosed. The system comprises an outer frame to which a plurality of inner frames are mounted to which the plurality of PV panels are attached. To minimize shadowing by the outer frame upon one or more PV panels, at least one PV panel may extend beyond an endpoint of the main frame. The system also comprises an outer frame rotation actuator that rotates the outer frame and an inner frame rotation actuator that rotates the inner frames and the plurality of PV panels. The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein help to improve the quality of the environment by conserving a variety of energy resources (e.g., fossil fuels, hydroelectric energy, etc.) The solar tracking array frames disclosed herein also help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as solar tracking array frames do not produce carbon dioxide byproducts. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073162 | SUBSTRATE FOR THIN-FILM PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, THIN-FILM PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUBSTRATE FOR THIN-FILM PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - Provided is a substrate for a thin-film photoelectric conversion device which makes it possible to produce the device having improved characteristics at low cost and high productivity. The substrate includes a transparent base member, with a transparent underlying layer and a transparent electrode layer successively stacked on one main surface of the transparent base member. The underlying layer includes transparent insulating fine particles and transparent binder, and the particles are dispersed to cover the one main surface with a coverage factor of particles—ranging from 30% or more to less than 80%. An antireflection layer is provided on the other main surface of the transparent base. The antireflection layer includes transparent insulating fine particles and transparent binder, and the particles are dispersed to cover the other main surface with a coverage factor greater than the underlying layer. The transparent electrode layer contains zinc oxide deposited by low-pressure CVD method. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073163 | PHOTOVOLTAIC LAMINATION AND ROOF MOUNTING SYSTEMS - A photovoltaic system including a first component comprising a lamination of a non-glass photovoltaic module and a support panel having flanges positioned along opposing sides, and a second component configured for attachment to a roof and defining corresponding flanges, wherein the flanges of each component are aligned and secured together to attach the first component to the roof and maintain the photovoltaic module in a position elevated from the underlying roof to permit airflow between the module and the roof. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073164 | Isobutylene-Based Elastomers in Voltaic Cell Applications - Disclosed in one aspect is a voltaic cell assembly comprising one or more voltaic cells, a photovoltaic cell in one embodiment; an elastomeric film and a transparent film, the voltaic cell sandwiched there between. The elastomeric film can be formed from a natural rubber or an isobutylene-based elastomer. More particularly, the elastomeric film may comprise a DVA of a polyamide and a functionalized poly(isobutylene-co-p-methylstyrene). The assembly described is useful for a number of end use articles including roofing shingles, automotive components, building components, and, in general, solar arrays. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073165 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells, an interconnector configured to electrically connect adjacent solar cells of the plurality of solar cells to one another, a protective layers configured to protect the plurality of solar cells, a transparent member positioned on light receiving surfaces of the plurality of solar cells, and a back sheet positioned opposite the light receiving surfaces of the plurality of solar cells. The interconnector includes holes in connection portions between the interconnector and electrode parts of the adjacent solar cells. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073166 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell module and a method of manufacturing the same are discussed. The solar cell module includes a plurality of back contact solar cells, an interconnector that is positioned on back surfaces of the plurality of back contact solar cells and electrically connects adjacent back contact solar cells to one another, upper and lower protective layers for protecting the plurality of back contact solar cells, a transparent member that is positioned on the upper protective layer on light receiving surfaces of the plurality of back contact solar cells, and a back sheet that is positioned under the lower protective layer on surfaces opposite the light receiving surfaces of the plurality of back contact solar cells. The upper protective layer and the lower protective layer are formed of different materials. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073167 | POLYCHLOROTRIFLUOROETHYLENE FILM AND BACKSIDE PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL - The present invention provides a polychlorotrifluoroethylene film having ultraviolet shielding ability, moisture resistance and small absolute values of thermal deformation rates. The present invention is a polychlorotrifluoroethylene film having an ultraviolet shield rate of not lower than 70%, a water vapor transmission rate of not higher than 1.00 g/m | 2011-03-31 |
20110073168 | Layered Structure - The invention relates to a layered structure ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073169 | GAS BARRIER COMPOSITE, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A back sheet for a solar cell module excellent in barrier property and adhesiveness is provided. The back sheet for a solar cell module comprises two gas barrier films, wherein the gas barrier films each have a substrate film and a barrier layer comprising an inorganic layer comprising an inorganic oxide, an inorganic nitride or a mixture thereof on the substrate film, the outermost barrier layers each have an outermost surface having a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.1 to 3 nm, the barrier layers face to each other through the adhesive layer, and the adhesive layer is obtained by curing a two-liquid type polyurethane adhesive. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073170 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A photoelectric conversion element of the present invention includes: a first electrode being linear; a second electrode; and an electrolyte. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed via the electrolyte. The first electrode includes a first linear material which includes a copper wire and a metal coating which coats the copper wire and a dye-carrying porous oxide semiconductor layer disposed on an outer circumference of the first linear material. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073171 | PROTECTIVE COATING COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES - In one aspect of the present invention, a UV-protective coating composition is described. The UV protective coating composition includes an acrylate polymer; and a non-crystallizing UV-absorber composition. The non-crystallizing UV absorber composition includes a dibenzoylresorcinol and at least one triazine compound. The dibenzoylresorcinol is present at a level in the range of from about 10 weight percent to about 25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the coating composition. Also provided is an article that includes the UV protective coating composition, and a method to protect the article. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073172 | Copper Complex Dye Sensitized Solar Cell - A dye-sensitized semiconductor includes a semiconductor, and a copper(I) coordination compound comprising 2,9-dialkyl-diphenyl-1,10-phenanthrolinedisulfonate, on the semiconductor. The dye-sensitized semiconductor may be used as part of a photoanode in a solar cell, which also contains a counter-electrode, and a conductive medium containing a redox-active mediator, in contact with and separating the photoanode and the counter-electrode. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073173 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell including a first semiconductor layer including a first impurity, a second semiconductor layer disposed on the first semiconductor layer, the second semiconductor layer including a second impurity, a first electrode electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer, and a second electrode electrically connected to the second semiconductor layer, wherein the first semiconductor layer includes a plurality of impurity-doped regions including a third impurity, wherein a type of the third impurity is the same as a type of the second impurity. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073174 | MULTI-LAYER ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATINGS AND PROCESSES THEREFOR - Methods for making multi-layered anti-reflective coatings are disclosed. Un-solgel precursor compositions may be prepared having inorganic oxide precursors and UV curable acrylic monomer mixtures, deposited on a substrate, and subsequently the coated substrate may be cured by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, such as UV radiation. The coating layers may be heated using a temperature sufficient to burn off organic content and form a multi-layer anti-reflective coating. Substrates comprising such coatings and photovoltaic devices comprising such substrates and coatings are also disclosed. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073175 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL COMPRISING A THIN LAMINA HAVING EMITTER FORMED AT LIGHT-FACING AND BACK SURFACES - A photovoltaic cell is described having emitter portions formed at both a light-facing surface and a back surface of the cell. In some embodiments, heavily doped emitter regions extend between the front and back emitter regions, connecting them electrically. Use of this structure is particularly well-adapted to a cell formed by implanting a semiconductor donor body with hydrogen and/or helium ions, affixing the donor body to a receiver element, cleaving a lamina from the donor body, and completing fabrication of a photovoltaic cell comprising the lamina. The emitter portion formed at the unbonded surface may comprise amorphous silicon. The lamina may be thin, for example 10 microns thick or less. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073176 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate including; a p-type layer, and an n-type layer disposed adjacent to the p-type layer, a dielectric layer positioned on one surface of the semiconductor substrate, a protective layer positioned on one surface of the dielectric layer, a first electrode electrically connected to the p-type layer of the semiconductor substrate and a second electrode electrically connected to the n-type layer of the semiconductor substrate. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073177 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF WORKING ELECTRODE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - It is an object of the present invention to provide a dye-sensitized solar cell, etc. capable of preventing, even when a highly-conductive electrolyte is employed, a short circuit between a transparent conductive film of a working electrode and the electrolyte, and thereby enhancing reliability with improved photoelectric conversion characteristics and improved durability. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073178 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PASTE, SOLAR CELL CONTAINING SAME AND METHOD - An electrically conductive paste for a solar cell comprises a metal powder, an inorganic adhesive, an aqueous adhesive and an auxiliary agent. The aqueous adhesive comprises a water-soluble polymer. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073179 | ILLUMINANT TYPE TRANSPARENT SOLAR CELL DEVICE - An illuminant transparent solar cell device, comprising a transparent substrate and the following layers disposed from bottom up sequentially on the transparent substrate: a transparent fluorescent layer, a p-type transparent conductive oxide layer, an intrinsic-type transparent conductive oxide layer, a n-type transparent conductive oxide layer, and an anti-reflection layer serving as a protection layer. In the illuminant transparent solar cell device, the characteristics of a p-type and an n-type transparent conductive oxide layers as well as a transparent fluorescent layer are utilized so that sunlight can not only be used to provide natural lighting in daytime but also be used to generate electricity which is stored in an electricity storage device by transmitting through this device while the electricity stored therein can be used to provide indoor lighting at night, thus saving the consumption of fossil fuel energy. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073180 | LEAD FREE GLASS FRIT POWDER FOR MANUFACTURING SILICON SOLAR CELL, ITS PRODUCING METHOD, METAL PASTE COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME AND SILICON SOLAR CELL - Disclosed are lead free glass frit powder for manufacturing a silicon solar cell, its producing method, a metal paste composition containing the same and a silicon solar cell. The lead free glass frit powder for manufacturing a silicon solar cell includes Bi | 2011-03-31 |
20110073181 | PATTERNING ELECTRODE MATERIALS FREE FROM BERM STRUCTURES FOR THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A method for forming a thin film photovoltaic device having patterned electrode films includes providing a soda lime glass substrate with an overlying lower electrode layer comprising a molybdenum material. The method further includes subjecting the lower electrode layer with one or more pulses of electromagnetic radiation from a laser source to ablate one or more patterns associated with one or more berm structures from the lower electrode layer. Furthermore, the method includes processing the lower electrode layer comprising the one or more patterns using a mechanical brush device to remove the one or more berm structures followed by treating the lower electrode layer comprising the one or more patterns free from the one or more berm structures. The method further includes forming a layer of photovoltaic material overlying the lower electrode layer and forming a first zinc oxide layer overlying the layer of photovoltaic material. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073182 | GLASS PLATE FOR A SOLAR UNIT, AND GLASS COMPOSITION - A solar unit glass plate having a composition comprising the following constituents, the amounts of which are expressed as percentages by weight: SiO | 2011-03-31 |
20110073183 | REFLECT-ARRAY LENS FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE HAVING REFLECT-ARRAY LENS - Disclosed are a reflect-array lens (or a planar lens) and a solar cell module having the same. The reflect-array lens for a solar cell includes: a planar dielectric substrate having a first permittivity, wherein a plurality of recesses are formed on one surface of the planar dielectric substrate and filled with a dielectric having a second permittivity different from the first permittivity. The reflect-array lens can be easily fabricated and has an excellent concentration degree, and the solar cell module having the reflect-array lens has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073184 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MONOCRYSTALLINE THIN FILM AND MONOCRYSTALLINE THIN FILM DEVICE MANUFACTURED THEREBY - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a monocrystalline film and a device formed by the above method, and according to the method mentioned above, lift-off of the monocrystalline silicon film is preferably performed and a high-purity monocrystalline silicon film can be obtained. A monocrystalline silicon substrate (template Si substrate) | 2011-03-31 |
20110073185 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion apparatus ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073186 | TARGET FOR A SPUTTERING PROCESS FOR MAKING A COMPOUND FILM LAYER OF A THIN SOLAR CELL, METHOD OF MAKING THE THIN FILM SOLAR CELL, AND THIN FILM SOLAR CELL MADE THEREBY - A target adapted for a sputtering process for making a compound film layer of a thin film solar cell includes a composition having a formula of CuB | 2011-03-31 |
20110073187 | METHOD OF PRODUCING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, AND PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A method of producing a photoelectric conversion element, which the element contains an electrically conductive support, a photosensitive layer having porous semiconductor fine particles, a charge transfer layer; and a counter electrode; | 2011-03-31 |
20110073188 | MICROVALVE FOR CONTROL OF COMPRESSED FLUIDS - A compressed fluid microvalve for controlling flow of compressed fluid from a region of high pressure to a region of low pressure is provided. A chamber includes an inlet port, a region of high pressure, and an outlet port leading to a region of low pressure. A cantilever beam includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The cantilever beam is anchored to a portion of the chamber and is suspended in the chamber such that the first portion and third portion of the cantilever beam are exposed to the region of high pressure on all sides. The second portion of the cantilever beam overlaps the outlet port. The cantilever beam includes a first position in contact with the outlet port to prevent fluid flow from the chamber through the outlet port and a second position removed from contact with the outlet port to permit fluid flow from the chamber through the outlet port. A controller is in electrical communication with the cantilever beam and is configured to provide an actuation pulse to the cantilever beam to move the cantilever beam from the first position in contact with the outlet port to the second position removed from contact with the outlet port. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073189 | WATER SHUT OFF WITH FLOW SENSOR EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN - An apparatus and method for monitoring and shutting off water flow through a conduit in which a user sets a time period for which water may flow through the apparatus. Once the time limit has been reached, the apparatus of the invention shuts a valve, ceasing water flow to a water-using appliance. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073190 | HOT WATER HEATER AND METHOD OF SUPPLYING HOT WATER - A hot water heater comprises a hot water tank, a supply pipe to be connected to the public water mains and a discharge pipe to be connected to a tap. The hot water tank has a circumferential wall which encloses the interior of the tank and which is provided with a heating element disposed inside the hot water tank and with a temperature control device. The circumferential wall of the tank comprises a part which is bellows-shaped so as to be deformable under pressure, thus enabling the tank to expand and contract. The bellows-shaped part of the tank wall is surrounded by a gas chamber containing a gas under pressure, which is capable of balancing the expansion of the tank. The invention further relates to a method for supplying hot water. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073191 | Hydraulic Circuit and Manifold with Multifunction Valve - A hydraulic manifold has features adapted to the needs of hybrid vehicle applications. In one embodiment, multifunction valves selectively regulate fluid flow among primary and auxiliary flow paths. A normally closed butterfly valve is biased by a relatively small secondary biasing force against rotation in first and second (opposite) directions, and by a relatively large principal biasing force against rotation in the first direction past a transitional angular position at which the principal biasing force takes effect. An actuator selectively controls the transitional angular position and the magnitude of the principal biasing force. In the first direction, flow must overcome only the secondary biasing force to pass the valve. In the second direction, any flow sufficient to overcome the secondary biasing force but not the principal biasing force will divide into a first flow passing the valve and a second flow induced to enter an auxiliary path upstream. Additional flow causing the principal biasing force to additionally be overcome will substantially pass the valve as part of the first flow. This and other embodiments provide a manifold that is controllable to allocate flow among primary and auxiliary paths while remaining responsive to sudden large changes in flow independently of immediate control response. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073192 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING LOAD FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRACTOR SINGLE PUMP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A system and method for managing hydraulic fluid load flow requirements for a tractor having a single pump hydraulic system. The system connects a hydraulic implement in parallel and gives precedence to the tractor's essential operations, such as a hydraulic steering system, to be controlled independently of the hydraulic pressure requirements of the implement system. The method includes determining the essential operation fluid pressure requirement; determining the implement fluid pressure requirement; and maintaining the essential operation fluid pressure requirement by providing hydraulic fluid flow to the essential operation regardless of the implement fluid pressure requirement. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073193 | SENSOR REPLACEMENT VALVE - A fluid control system may comprise a pressurized fluid path; at least two sensors for determining a state of fluid within the main fluid path; an isolation valve; and fluid-filled connection paths between the main fluid path and each of the at least two sensors. The connection paths may comprise first sensing tubes connected between the main fluid path and the isolation valve; the isolation valve; and second sensing tubes connected between the isolation valve and the at least two sensors. Upon closure of the isolation valve, the connection paths may be interrupted so that the sensors may be isolated from the main fluid path and so that they may be removed from the system without a need to de-pressurize or drain the fluid from the main fluid path of the system. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073194 | SELF CLEANING VALVE ASSEMBLY - A self cleaning valve assembly includes a valve body having an internal valve cavity. A cylinder member received in the valve cavity has a first sealing surface and a cylinder wall, and divides the valve cavity into a liquid-free cavity portion and a flow cavity portion. A spindle includes a spindle body contacting the first sealing surface to continuously prevent pressurized fluid in the flow cavity portion from entering the liquid-free cavity portion. A spindle piston end has a wiper member in a receiving groove frictionally contacting the cylinder wall. A handle pinned to the valve assembly directly contacts the piston end. Handle rotation displaces the spindle from a valve closed to a valve open position permitting pressurized fluid flow into the flow cavity portion. The wiper member wipes a contaminant off the cylinder wall and further prevents contaminant entrance into the liquid-free cavity portion. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073195 | PREHEATING BACKWATER DEVICE - A preheating backwater device comprises a tank body fabricated with a pump, a control module, a Y-pipe and a plurality of pipes inside. The device is assembled with a general hot-water heater and existing hot water and water supply pipes in a building. Users can activate the device either by pressing wire-linked buttons or using a wireless remote control. Lower temperature water in the hot water pipes can be pumped out and recirculated to the hot-water heater of the backwater device for a preset amount of time. If the automatic control module fails and preheating is not stopped automatically, an overheat protection device activates to guide the hot water to a cold water pipe via a backwater gate. A pressure control device installed in one end of a three-port connector of the overheat protection device stabilizes the pressure in the pipes. The design can prevent dangerous overheating situations. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073196 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic control apparatus including a gain switch section switching a gain of a line pressure adjustment valve between a first range gain that is less than 1 and a second range gain that is greater than or equal to 1, and a source pressure switching valve switching a source pressure for a working pressure adjustment valve that outputs the control pressure for the line pressure adjustment valve between the line pressure and a modulator pressure is disclosed. The source pressure switching valve switches the source pressure for the working pressure adjustment valve to the line pressure when the gain switching section switches the gain of the line pressure adjustment valve to the first range gain, and switches the source pressure for the working pressure adjustment valve to the modulator pressure when the gain switching section switches the gain of the line pressure adjustment valve to the second range gain. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073197 | COMBINED VALVE - A combined valve comprising a pilot mechanism ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073198 | DOME-LOADED PRESSURE REGULATORS - Dome-loaded pressure regulators are disclosed. An example pressure regulator includes a body having a pressure inlet and first and second pressure outlets and a first dome-loaded pressure regulating valve fluidly coupled to the pressure inlet, the first pressure outlet, and a first control pressure. The first dome-loaded pressure regulating valve includes a first piston having a transverse bore defining a fluid path through the first piston to fluidly couple the pressure inlet to the first pressure outlet and configured to engage a first valve seat and to respond to the first control pressure to control the flow of fluid between the pressure inlet and the first pressure outlet via the first valve seat. The example pressure regulator includes a second dome-loaded pressure regulating valve fluidly coupled to the pressure inlet, the second pressure outlet, and a second control pressure. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073199 | VACUUM RELIEF VALVE AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A vacuum relief valve is provided. The vacuum relief valve includes a body having a side wall, and a stem that is movable with respect to the body between an open position and a closed position. The stem is biased in the closed position. The vacuum relief valve further includes a first sight glass coupled to the body and configured to enable visual inspection of a sealing area of the vacuum relief valve. The sealing area includes at least a portion of said stem. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073200 | GAS REGULATOR WITH VALVE ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of a gas regulator with a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a gas regulating assembly adapted to regulate output pressure of gas delivered to the outlet reduced from inlet pressure of the gas at the inlet are provided. In some embodiments, the gas regulating assembly may include a ball check assembly adapted to substantially reduce flow from the outlet to the inlet when a gas source is coupled to the outlet. The gas regulator may also include a positive flow shutoff valve assembly having a valve member disposed within the body and an adjustment disposed external to the body. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073201 | Method and Means for Installing a Union Nut around a Valve Port - A service valve assembly for a tankless water heater incorporates one or more features that provide safer operation and easier installation of a valve assembly. Installation of a valve assembly is facilitated by foreshortening all perpendicularly protruding ports, thereby increasing the rotational freedom during installation. A main valve and a drain valve are intentionally distinguished from each other by providing different port sizes, valve handles and valve shapes that change the overall shape and characteristics of the valve assembly in such a way that accidental opening a drain port becomes much less likely. Installation can further be simplified by using a unique union nut that allows a service valve to be easily connected to an existing tankless water heater. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073202 | Multiple Configuration Air Mattress Pump System - A multiple configuration air mattress pump system is disclosed. The pump system includes a number of standard components with a few inexpensive varied components to allow for easy and less expensive use of the pump with mattresses having varying numbers of inflatable zones. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073203 | FLOW CHANNEL SWITCHING DEVICE - A five-port switch valve includes a cylinder having five chambers defined by four partitions, and two actuators. The valve body of one actuator alternately opens and closes a hole formed in the partition and a hole formed in the partition. The valve body of the other actuator alternately opens and closes a hole formed in the partition and a hole formed in the partition. By virtue of this structure, brine fed into the central chamber through a port is alternately fed into two pressure converters through ports. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073204 | PLUMBING SPOUT DEVICE - A plumbing spout device which has a jet regulating device is provided, which is situated on an outflow side from an upstream attachment screen in a direction of flow. The jet regulating device is provided in the form of a perforated plate having at least a perforated field in at least a partial area thereof. The spout device has a mounting sleeve that supports the jet regulating device on an outflow side sleeve end area thereof, and the mounting sleeve is joined to the water spout of the plumbing spout fitment via a screwed, clip, detent, adhesive or welded connection. The spout device has a comparatively low installation height that does not significantly limit design possibilities when designing associated spout fitments. The spout device also makes it possible to achieve a high jet quality and a good jet pattern. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073205 | Widespread Faucet - A faucet assembly ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073206 | SILICON HOSE INTEGRATED WITH SENSOR PORT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention provides a silicon hose integrated with a sensor port, which includes a base hose and a sensor port. The sensor port includes a sensor connection portion and an embedded portion integrally formed therewith. By embedding the embedded portion in the hose, the sensor port is integrally fixed on an outer circumference of the hose. According to the present invention, it is possible to contribute to a reduction in cost and weight and an improvement in fuel efficiency. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073207 | AIR-ADMITTING GUIDE MEMBER - An air-admitting guide member comprises an inflow end; an outflow end disposed on an inlet of a mechanical device; an elongated straight flow hole defined between the inflow and outflow ends; a plurality of rotational flow holes spaced apart respectively and each being defined between the inflow end and the outflow end, a diameter of the rotational flow hole being more than that of the straight flow hole and a bottom end thereof flushing with an end surface of the outflow end, the outflow end including a plurality of annular bores arranged on the end surface thereof and formed in a swirl shape toward the inflow end, an inner wall of the inflow end being formed in a tilted arc shape and including a stream-line sector end portion, the rotational flow hole including two openings arranged on two ends thereof individually, and projected shadows of the openings overlapping each other. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073208 | Double-wall pipe, method of manufacturing the same and refrigerant cycle device provided with the same - A double-wall pipe includes an outer pipe, and an inner pipe disposed inside the outer pipe. An outer wall of the inner pipe has thereon a ridge portion, which defines a groove portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the inner pipe. The outer pipe and the inner pipe are bent to have a straight portion extending straightly, and a bend portion bent from the straight portion. In the straight portion, the outer pipe has an inside diameter that is larger than an outside diameter of an imaginary cylinder defined by an outer surface of the ridge portion of the inner pipe. Furthermore, the ridge portion of the inner pipe contacts an inside surface of the outer pipe to be radially squeezed and held by the outer pipe, in the bend portion. The double-wall pipe can be suitably used for a refrigerant cycle device. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073209 | FLEXIBLE VIBRATION ABSORBING TUBE - A flexible tube includes a bellows tube, an interlock tube placed inside the bellows tube, and upstream-side and downstream-side joint pipes coupled to opposite ends of the bellows tube. Diameters of fixing end portions located at opposite ends of the interlock tube are made larger than a diameter at a middle portion of the interlock tube, extension portions of the upstream-side and downstream-side joint pipes are fitted and fixed to inner peripheral surfaces of the fixing end portions of the interlock tube, and a depth of each of valley portions of a bellows portion of the bellows tube located over the fixing end portions is smaller than a depth of other valley portions of the bellows portion. Accordingly, it is possible to achieve the downsizing of the flexible tube that is connected to an exhaust system being continuous with an engine to dampen vibrations in the axial direction of the exhaust system. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073210 | COILED TUBING HAVING A CAPILLARY WINDOW AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A coiled tubing assembly includes coiled tubing having a side wall that defines an opening and an insert covering the opening and affixed to the coiled tubing. The coiled tubing has a longitudinal axis. The insert defines a capillary window therethrough. The opening and the insert include ends that are non-perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A method of making a coiled tubing assembly includes providing coiled tubing defining a side wall opening and pulling a capillary tube into the interior of the coiled tubing through the side wall opening. The method further includes attaching the capillary tube to a capillary window of an insert for covering the side wall opening and affixing the insert to the coiled tubing. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073211 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CLIMATE CONTROL DUCT, AND CLIMATE CONTROL DUCT - The invention provides a method for manufacturing a climate control duct, the method capable of improving a characteristic of transferring a shape of a protrusion onto a surface of a duct and capable of preventing reduction in ventilation efficiency. In order to manufacture a climate control duct having a protrusion formed on an outer peripheral surface thereof, the method includes subjecting an extruded foamed resin to blow molding by use of a duct-shaped mold in which a groove for transfer of a shape of the protrusion is formed on at least part of a surface thereof. Herein, the following relations are satisfied: 0.5 mm2011-03-31 | |
20110073212 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING INGREDIENTS IN A CONTAINER OF A BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A system for measuring an ingredient in a container of a beverage dispenser includes a scale having a base with the container supported on the base. The ingredient has a recipe weight equal to a weight of a total amount of the ingredient that will be dispensed into the container and an in-flight weight that is equal to a weight of the ingredient that has left the dispenser but is not yet supported within the container so that it is detected by the scale. A dispenser controller subtracts the in-flight weight parameter from the recipe weight to calculate a target weight of ingredient within the beverage container, thereby controlling the activation or deactivation of the ingredient dispenser(s). | 2011-03-31 |
20110073213 | COLUMN PACKING METHOD - A method for packing a media bed in a column ( | 2011-03-31 |
20110073214 | Temporary Mobility Kit With Inadvertant Flow Prevention Techniques - The present disclosure relates to temporary mobility kits that repair punctured tires. Some embodiments of the kit include an air compressor; a sealant assembly selectively connected to the pump; a sealant hose in the sealant assembly, configured to connect the air compressor to a tire valve; and a first circuit configured to assess a connection condition. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073215 | Liquid Filler System And Container Filling Device - A container filling device is provided for filling a container with desired headspace. The container filling device includes a siphon and a funnel having a bottom region configured to engage a container. The siphon extends through an opening in the bottom region and a sidewall such that a first end of the siphon has a first elevation and a second end of the siphon has a lower elevation than the first elevation. The bottom region is provided with an opening for the outflow of liquid from the receiving area into the container. Excess liquid flowing into the container beyond a desired headspace escapes from the container through the siphon. A liquid filler system can be provided with a frame, a plumbing system, and an alignment system for engaging and disengaging the container filling device with the container. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073216 | Brazing Material Containing A Flux - A wire for use in a brazing or soldering operation is provided. The wire preferably includes a body formed of a metallic material. A flux solution is provided within a channel along at least a portion of the length of the body and a surface of the flux solution is exposed. The body is preferably formed into an annular ring having an inner wall and an opposing outer wall. The flux solution preferably includes a solvent, a polymer dissolved in the solvent, and a powdered flux added to the polymer solution. | 2011-03-31 |
20110073217 | WEAR RESISTANT DEVICE AND PROCESS THEREFOR - A wear resistant device includes a substrate of a first metallic material and a wear resistant layer disposed on a substrate. The wear resistant layer includes a matrix of a second, different metallic material, particulates dispersed throughout the matrix, and a boron material dispersed within a portion of the matrix. | 2011-03-31 |