15th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100089396 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING APNEA/HYPOPNEA - Methods and/or apparatuses for treating sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are provided. In particular, systems and/or methods are provided which may temporarily boost the pressure of a supply of breathable gas provided by an AutoSet device for the treatment of hypopnea. In certain example embodiments, a supply of breathable is provided to patients to treat apneas and/or hypopneas. The presence and/or absence of apneas and/or hypopneas are detected (e.g. by monitoring the Apnea-Hypopnea Index). When hypopnea events are detected, the pressure of the supply of breathable gas temporarily is increased above the Pcrit and/or CPAP levels, at least during patient inspiration. When the hypopnea events are normalized, the pressure is reduced. In certain example embodiments, the pressure will not be increased when a non-hypopnea event is detected at the same time as a hypopnea event. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089397 | BREATH RESPONSIVE POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR APPARATUS - Breathing responsive powered air purifying respirator apparatus comprising an air-tight housing having connections for filters ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089398 | METHOD FOR THE CONSTANT AUTOMATIC MONITORING OF THE REGULARITY OF THE BREATHING OF A DIVER DURING SCUBA DIVES - Method for the constant automatic monitoring of the regularity of the breathing of a diver during scuba dives, characterized in that it involves measuring pressure variations in the air supplied by the regulator first stage which reduces the pressure of the compressed air delivered by the compressed-air bottles to the pneumatic stabilizer jacket and/or to the demand valve caused by the amplitude and frequency of the breathing acts of the diver. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089399 | RESPIRATORY SECRETION RETENTION DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A novel and non-obvious apparatus, system, and method for managing respiratory secretions and fluids in sections of artificial airways. In an embodiment of the invention, a respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device configured to connect to an artificial airway can be provided. The respiratory secretion retention (RSR) device can include a housing that defines a passageway for the flow of respiratory gases, a chamber that is defined by the housing, where a portion of the chamber is configured to retain exhaled respiratory particulate and liquid, and at least one element configured to provide for repositioning at least a portion of the housing with respect to the artificial airway. In an aspect of this embodiment, the at least a portion of the housing can be repositioned with respect to the artificial airway without opening the artificial airway to the atmosphere. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089400 | VALVE APPARATUS FOR MOVABLE OXYGEN CYLINDER - Provided is a valve apparatus for a movable oxygen cylinder which has a function of a post valve for an oxygen generation system for household use and that of a post valve for general medical care, selectively. The valve apparatus includes: a valve body whose one side is combined with the movable oxygen cylinder, and which communicates with a discharge port at the other side thereof along a path from one side thereof lengthily therein, to thus discharge out the oxygen of the oxygen cylinder through the discharge port, and which includes an opening which opened outwards from an insertion space provided along the path; a post valve which is installed at the other side of the valve body and controls discharge of oxygen through the discharge port from the oxygen cylinder according to operation of a lever; and a charge adapter whose one side is detachably installed in the opening of the insertion space, and which charges oxygen supplied from the outside into the oxygen cylinder when the post valve closes the path, and discharges oxygen of the oxygen cylinder through the discharge port when the post valve opens the path. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089401 | Breathing mask arrangement and a forehead support device for same - A forehead cushion for a forehead support of a breathing mask arrangement includes a cushion element including a contact surface adapted to contact a patient's forehead and provide a distribution of contact force and a coupling element provided to the cushion element. The coupling element is adapted to couple the cushion element to the forehead support. The cushion element is movable with respect to the coupling element to achieve different contact positions on the patient's forehead. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089402 | MEDICO-SURGICAL DEVICES - A tracheal tube ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089403 | MEDICO-SURGICAL TUBE ASSEMBLIES - A tracheostomy tube assembly has a flange arrangement ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089404 | Endotracheal and Tracheostomy Devices - An endotracheal device may include an elongated body member having a first end and a second end, first and second lumen defined by the body member, and a funnel member proximal the second end. The first lumen may extend from a first opening in the first end to a first opening in the second end The second lumen may extend from a second opening in the first end to at least one point in a wall of the body member proximal the second end. The tunneling member may be configured to direct fluid toward at least one of the points in the wall. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089405 | COMBINATION TRACHEAL HOOK AND SURGICAL BLADE - An embodiment of the invention provides a surgical tool including a handle having a channel, a tracheal hook connected to the handle, and a scalpel positioned in the channel of the handle. The tracheal hook and/or the scalpel are removably attached to the handle. The channel includes at least one first fastener (e.g., a recess); and, the scalpel includes at least one complementary second fastener (e.g., a protrusion) for engaging the first fastener. The scalpel and/or handle include a light source. The tracheal hook and/or the handle are formed from translucent material. In addition, a wire is provided having a first end connected to the handle and a second end connected to the tracheal hook. The surgical tool further includes at least one cap having a first open end, a second open end, and at least one lateral fenestration. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089406 | Method and device for male contraception - The present invention relates to a method and device for male contraception. In one aspect, the method and device provide temporal and reversible infertility of mammal males without suppressing spermatogenesis. In an aspect, a method of contraception for use with reproductive cells that pass through a tube in a body is described in which energy is applied through the tube wall to some of the reproductive cells that pass through the tube to reduce fertilization ability of the some of the reproductive cells. In another aspect, the device is adapted for use with reproductive cells that pass through a tube in a body, and includes an energy transmitter that delivers energy to the reproductive cells that pass through the tube in the body. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089407 | LIMB SUPPORT - A limb support comprising a first portion for supporting the lower part of a patient's lower limb, a second portion for supporting the upper part of the patient's lower limb, each portion with deep guttering suitable for providing rotational and angulatory support to the portion of the limb, an adjustable support, and surface engaging portions comprising the adjustable support and free end of the second portion. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089408 | ANTIMICROBIAL BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF - This invention is directed to blood pressure cuff liners for reducing the possibility of infection to patients as a result of blood pressure measurements, and to methods of reducing such infections. The liners of the present invention provide a barrier between the patient and the blood pressure cuff used during blood pressure measurement, and also comprise chemical compounds that are able to eradicate most bacterial and viral pathogens, as well as fungi and molds. The liners of this invention are made to be disposable, but can be reused without risk to patients, because its pathogen-eradicating qualities protect patients from infection. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089409 | Postoperative Adhesion Prophylactic - A method for postoperative use of an adhesion prophylactic. After an operation that might have to be repeated, a non-reabsorbable membrane, made of material that is compatible with a body, is placed between an operation site and adjacent tissue. The membrane is configured such that during a repair operation the membrane can be used to facilitate exposure of the operation site. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089410 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIRWAY PATENCY AND HEAD IMMOBILIZATION - A jaw-thrust device includes a base with an extension arm disposed on each side of a patient's head mounted on the base. A mandible rest is mounted on each extension arm such that the mandible rest may be deployed proximate to a patient's mandible. A chin pad and at least one connector connects the chin strap to at least one of the base or extension arm; whereby jaw thrusting pressure on the mandible rests causes rotational force on the chin straps such that the patient's mouth opens without substantially tilting the patient's head. The device maintains an open airway unattended. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089411 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A patient support system for an operating room table is provided. At least a portion of the patient support system components form a no-air-loss patient support surface. At least one fluid pump can supply air pressure to a plurality of no-air-loss air cells, and at least one pressure release valve can release air pressure from the no-air-loss air cells. A computer can compare air pressure within the air cells to a desired air pressure set point and can modulate the air pressure by actuating the at least one fluid pump and/or the at least one pressure release valve to bring the air pressure within the air cells to a desired air pressure. After the initial air pressure adjustments are made and the desired air pressure is achieved, no further adjustments during the operation are able to be made by the computer so that the patient positioned thereon the patient support system will not be moved by the patient support system during an operation. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089412 | COMBINATION HAIR TOOL - One embodiment of a combination hair tool may include a handle having a head portion, which may include a first surface portion and a second surface portion adjacent to the first surface portion. The combination hair tool may also have a plurality of bristles that may include a row of tufts extending from the first surface portion. The row of tufts may be configured to apply a hair product on hair. The combination hair tool may also have a plurality of teeth that may include a row of tines extending from the second surface portion. The row of tines may be configured to comb the hair. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089413 | HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND DRYING DEVICE - Described are hair styling devices and methods. A hair straightening and drying device includes a hair blow dryer integrated into a flat iron and operable to dry damp hair placed within the flat iron. A hair straightening and drying device can include a handle portion housing a motorized fan, opposing distal arms housing heatable surfaces coupled to heating elements and at least one distal portion housing an air duct configured to receive air from the motorized fan and to channel the air to the hair that is being styled, and a hinge that provides for rotation of the distal portions in relation to the handle portion and each other. The motorized fan creates a pressure gradient causing air to flow into an air duct enclosed in one of the distal portions and the air is dispersed through openings in the duct onto hair that is being styled and dried. Each distal portion houses a heatable surface that is heated by a heating element. The opposing heatable surfaces are closed around strands of hair to straighten the hair. In this manner, damp hair is straightened and blown dry at the same time creating time efficiencies and allowing for certain styling techniques. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089414 | COSMETIC APPLICATOR - An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, comprises a handle, a stem defining a longitudinal stem axis and having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end, an applicator head coupled to the stem second end and supported for movement relative to the handle, an actuator operatively coupled to the applicator head for moving the applicator head, and a container comprising a cosmetic composition. The container may be keyed to the applicator such that the actuator powers the applicator only when that particular container is used. The applicator head and/or stem may be removable from the handle and wherein at least one of the applicator head, stem, and handle may comprise a locking mechanism. The applicator may comprise a rigid sleeve extending around at least a portion of the stem. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089415 | INSTRUMENT FOR APPLYING A COMPOSITION TO HAIR OR THE NAILS AND A RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - An instrument for applying a composition to hair or nails includes a core made as a single piece that extends longitudinally along a mean longitudinal axis, and includes a plurality of applicator projections for applying said composition to hair or nails, said applicator projections being carried by the core and being spread out helically along said core, said helical spreading of the projections being obtained by twisting the core, said projections being disposed on the core, prior to twisting said core, along at least three distinct radial directions about said mean longitudinal axis, said instrument further including twister means to which said core is attached such that the twisted nature of the core is imparted by said twister means. The invention also relates to applicator instruments. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089416 | Contouring mask with integral face and neck portions - A stretchable contouring mask includes a face member comprising two eye holes, a mouth hole, and a temporarily closed nose section wherein the nose section is adapted to open to align with the nostrils after wearing the contouring mask on the face; a neck member formed integrally with the face member; and two substantially concentric lines having a series of punched holes formed on either side of a joining portion of the face and neck members. After wearing the contouring mask on the face and the neck a wearer tears a predetermined percentage of a portion between the lines off to accommodate the face, the chin, and the neck. The neck member is either substantially rectangular or tapered. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089417 | WIPER WITH ROTATING CLEANING APPARATUS - A windshield wiper includes a scrubbing assembly attached to a wiper assembly. The wiper assembly includes a wiper blade attached to a wiper housing. The scrubbing assembly includes a scrubbing element having a central longitudinal axis and one or more turbines attached to the scrubbing element, the turbine(s) being configured to fluidly couple with a washer fluid line of a vehicle and to rotate the scrubbing element about the central longitudinal axis when wiper fluid flows through the turbine(s). The wiper fluid may be deposited on the scrubbing element after flowing through the turbine(s) and the scrubbing assembly can also include a shield. The scrubbing assembly can be rigidly secured to the wiper assembly or can be detachable therefrom. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089418 | PACKAGED PRIMER AND SCRUB PAD - A pad assembly may include a scrub pad, a primer carried by the scrub pad, and a protective wrapper surrounding the pad. The protective wrapper includes a material that is substantially impervious to said primer. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089419 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY-ACTIVATED LIQUID FOR COSMETIC REMOVAL - A method for removing a cosmetic substance, the method comprising electrochemically activating a liquid, dispensing the electrochemically-activated liquid to a surface containing the cosmetic substance, and applying frictional wiping to the surface containing the cosmetic substance and the applied electrochemically-activated liquid. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089420 | COLLOIDAL CLEANING SYSTEM - Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation may comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments optionally include additives. Certain formulation embodiments are particularly effective for cleaning concrete. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089421 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOW TEMPERATURE HYDRATION OF FOOD SOILS - A system and method for low temperature hydration of food soils allows for hydration of food soils between washing cycles in a dishwasher. A user selects a hydration button to actuate a hydration cycle between dishwashing cycles. During the hydration cycle, a plurality of atomizers are periodically actuated in accordance with a desired amount of hydration selected by the user. Water is supplied from a dedicated water supply line to the atomizers, preferably without being heated, and is distributed throughout a dishwasher chamber utilizing spray nozzles or fans associated with the atomizers. The hydration cycle ends when deactivated, or when a dishwashing cycle is initiated. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089422 | Multi-Dosing Detergent Delivery Device - A multi-dosing detergent delivery device removably insertable into an automatic dishwashing machine. The device comprises a cartridge capable of receiving therein a plurality of dosage elements of a cleaning composition, a collection area formed in a lid area of said device suitable to collect water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher and a directing means to direct water or wash liquor from said collection area selectively to an interior part of said device. The collection area of the device is optimised for collecting enough water/wash liquor in a main wash cycle of a dishwasher to achieve standard dissolution of a single dosage element during a dishwashing programme. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089423 | CLEANING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A cleaning method is provided to clean processing chambers of a substrate processing apparatus for transferring substrates included in each of lots to the processing chambers on a lot basis and processing the substrates in the processing chambers simultaneously. The cleaning method includes checking whether a lot is switched to another lot to which different cleaning conditions are applied prior to the processing in the processing chambers, performing a cleaning process on the processing chambers under cleaning conditions of a previous lot by transferring cleaning substrates into the processing chambers when it is determined that a lot is switched to another lot to which different cleaning conditions are applied, and omitting the cleaning process of the processing chambers when it is determined that a lot is switched to another lot to which the same cleaning conditions are applied. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089424 | PLANT AND METHOD FOR WASHING CONTAINERS OF FOODS AND/OR MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS - A plant and method for washing containers comprising a base wall and a plurality of lateral sides hinged to the base wall in order to define at least a first folded condition, in which the sides are folded in overlapping pairs and substantially parallel to the base wall, and a second open condition, in which the sides are substantially perpendicular to the base wall and define a containing compartment of the container. The plant comprises a washer machine into which the containers are fed in the first folded condition, and provided inside with a plurality of delivery nozzles. At least part of the delivery nozzles are disposed and directed with respect to the containers in such a manner as to direct the washing liquid delivered under pressure mainly towards a first external lateral side, so as to determine the at least partial opening of a second external lateral side with respect to the base wall. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089425 | DISH WASHER HAVING A SYSTEM FOR ATOMIZING DISHWASHING LIQUID AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - A dishwasher including at least one washing compartment for receiving dishes to be washed, to which washing liquid is applied during a washing operation, and an atomization facility for atomizing one of the washing liquid and the washing liquid mixed with active detergent substances, wherein the atomization facility includes an ultrasound generator, and a blower that conveys the atomized washing liquid into the washing compartment. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089426 | DYNAMIC MULTIPURPOSE COMPOSITION FOR THE REMOVAL OF PHOTORESISTS AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - Methods for using improved stripper solutions having dimethyl sulfoxide; a quaternary ammonium hydroxide; an alkanolamine having at least two carbon atoms, at least one amino substituent and at least one hydroxyl substituent, with the amino and hydroxyl substituents being attached to two different carbon atoms; and a surfactant. Some formulation can additionally contain a secondary solvent. The stripper solutions are effective for removing photoresists from substrates, and typically have freezing points below about +15° C. and high loading capacities. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089427 | SOLAR CAR WASH - An electrically driven washing apparatus for washing especially cars and other vehicles, adapted for suitability in a franchise operation, where the machines are hired to franchisees and suitable controls are inherent in the design and operation of the apparatus, also adapted for in-parkade washing with collection of run-off water and storage for later disposal. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089428 | WASHING SYSTEM FOR DISSOLUTION VESSELS AND THE LIKE - In one embodiment, a washing system including a nozzle assembly having a nozzle and having formed therein a rinse passageway and a waste passageway. Each passageway has first and second ends. The first end of the waste passageway is adapted to be coupled to a waste pump adapted to remove waste fluid via a waste aperture defining the second end of the waste passageway. The first end of the rinse passageway is adapted to be coupled to a rinse pump adapted to provide rinse fluid via a rinse aperture defining the second end of the rinse passageway. The nozzle is coupled to the rinse aperture and is adapted to rotate and direct flow of the rinse fluid outwardly while rotating. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089429 | Foldable Frame Structure - The present invention provides a foldable frame structure, which comprises a limit portion, a canopy portion and a frame body. The limit portion encloses an area with a predetermined figure. The canopy portion is connected with the limit portion. The frame body is connected with the canopy portion for lifting the canopy portion from the limit portion. The frame body further comprises a plurality of cambered areas, a plurality of first overlapping ends, a plurality of second overlapping ends and a plurality of contacting ends. The plurality of contacting ends press against the limit portion respectively. The plurality of first overlapping ends are aligned along an extended direction. Each of the cambered areas is simultaneously connected with another cambered area at the first overlapping end and connected with yet another cambered area at the second overlapping end. Thus, the foldable frame structure can be collapsed for storage by making the plurality of cambered areas come into close contact with one another successively. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089430 | Portable folding bar - A folding portable bar is provided, the bar comprises: a framework having front and back side and top and bottom portions, the framework comprises a central frame having front and back sides and at least one side frame which is generally perpendicular to the central frame during an opened usage position, and the framework further comprises at least two supporting frames, at least one supporting frame is pivotally hinged to at least one end of the central frame and at least one supporting frame is pivotally hinged to at least one end of the side frame, one end of the central frame is pivotally hinged to one end of the side frame, and the central frame comprises at least two panels and the side frame comprises at least one panels, each of the panels and the supporting frames being foldable to one another forming an accordion fold during a closed position; at least one countertop designed to sit atop the top portion of the framework; and at least one supporting shelf designed to fit adjacent the bottom portion of the framework. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089431 | TIME AVERAGED MODULATED DIODE APPARATUS FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATION - DC-DC converters are described that employ a time-averaged modulated bypass diode to facilitate the efficient harvest of power in photovoltaic systems. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089432 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE COMPRISING LAYER WITH CONDUCTING SPOTS - The invention pertains to a photovoltaic (PV) module comprising a plurality of cells, each cell containing a substrate, a transparent conductor layer, a photovoltaic layer, and a back-electrode layer, wherein the photovoltaic layer comprises at least one p-i-n or n-i-p silicon layer, characterized in that said silicon layer comprises 10 to 1000 conducting spots of recrystallized silicon per cm | 2010-04-15 |
20100089433 | SOLAR ARRAY SUPPORT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. The embodiments comprise various combinations of cables, support columns, and pod constructions in which to support solar panels. The solar panels can incorporate single or dual tracking capabilities to enhance sunlight capture. The embodiments encourage dual land use in which installation of the systems minimizes disruption of the underlying ground. Supplemental power may be provided by vertical axis windmills integrated with the columns. Special installations of the system can include systems mounted over structures such as parking lots, roads and aqueducts. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089434 | Efficient Air-Cooled Solar Photovoltaic Modules and Collectors for High Power Applications - A solar photovoltaic module is formed from a single linear, series-connected arrangement of solar cells on a linear mounting assembly or substrate that provides high heat dissipation from the photovoltaic module. Multiple photovoltaic modules are connected together to form a photovoltaic collector for high voltage applications with solar tracker mounting. High voltage photovoltaic collectors are interconnected to form a high power capacity photovoltaic power source for conversion to AC power. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089435 | SOLAR MODULE SERIALLY CONNECTED IN THE FRONT - The present invention shows a solar cell element comprising a semiconductor substrate layer ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089436 | MULTIPLEXING SOLAR LIGHT CHAMBER - Described is a light chamber for amplifying solar radiation for purposes of generating electricity using photovoltaic panels. The light chamber includes a housing; a photovoltaic panel disposed within the housing; a dome lens affixed to the upper end of the housing; a fresnel lens disposed between the dome lens and the photovoltaic panel; a reflector disposed around the inner surface of the housing; and another reflector disposed at or near the lower end of the housing. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089437 | VEHICLE-BASED SOLAR CONCENTRATOR - A vehicle-based solar collector comprising a cylindrical array of concentrator cells, a heat sink coupled to the linear array of concentrator cells, and a plurality of modules running fore and aft in the car, wherein each of the plurality of modules has a parabolic trough mirror that reflects light onto the cylindrical array of concentrator cells. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089438 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND ENERGY OR LIGHT PRODUCTION MODULES - The invention relates to a module ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089439 | CBP COMPOUND - Disclosed is a compound which is an organic semiconductor material having excellent charge transport property. Specifically, disclosed is a compound represented by the following formula (1). | 2010-04-15 |
20100089440 | Dual Junction InGaP/GaAs Solar Cell - The present application is directed to a multi-terminal semiconductor solar cell. The solar cell may be dual junction solar cells comprising single junctions independently interconnected by a middle lateral conduction layer (MLCL). The solar cells may include a GaAs subcell, a GaInP subcell, and a MLCL disposed therebetween. In addition, the solar cells may include a plurality of terminals. One terminal may be operatively connected to the GaAs subcell, a second terminal may be operatively connected to the GaInP subcell and a third terminal may be operatively connected to the MLCL. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089441 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A method is provided for producing a thin-film device such as a photovoltaic device. The method begins by forming at least one semiconductor device on a first substrate. At least one secondary substrate having a plurality of indentations is attached to the at least one semiconductor device. The at least one semiconductor device is separated from the at least one first substrate. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089442 | Three-terminal Two-junction Phtovoltaic Cells and Method of Use - A method of operating a multi-junction photovoltaic cell with junctions connected in series includes operating each junction at a different, respective maximum power point. A photovoltaic circuit includes: at least one multi-junction photovoltaic cell, comprising at least first, second, and third terminals; a first junction of the photovoltaic cell positioned intermediate the first and second terminals; a second junction of the photovoltaic cell positioned intermediate the second and third terminals; and a device for independently setting current flow through the first junction and the second junction to allow for maximum power point operation of each junction, the device for setting current flow being connected to the second terminal. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089443 | PHOTON PROCESSING WITH NANOPATTERNED MATERIALS - Methods, devices, and compositions related to organic solar cells, sensors, and other photon processing devices are disclosed. In some aspects, an organic semiconducting composition is formed with nano-sized features, e.g., a layer conforming to a shape exhibiting nano-sized tapered features. Such structures can be formulated as an organic n-type and/or an organic p-type layer incorporated in a device that exhibits enhanced conductor mobility relative to conventional structures such as planar layered formed organic semiconductors. The nanofeatures can be formed on an exciton blocking layer (“EBL”) surface, with an organic semiconducting layer deposited thereon to conform with the EBL's surface features. A variety of material possibilities are disclosed, as well as a number of different configurations. Such organic structures can be used to form flexible solar cells in a roll-out format. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089444 | Method of making front electrode of photovoltaic device having etched surface and corresponding photovoltaic device - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a photovoltaic (PV) device including an electrode such as a front electrode/contact, and a method of making the same. In certain example embodiments, the front electrode has a textured (e.g., etched) surface that faces the photovoltaic semiconductor film of the PV device. The front electrode has a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film having first and second layers (continuous or discontinuous) of the same material (e.g., zinc oxide, zinc aluminum oxide, indium-tin-oxide, or tin oxide), where the first TCO layer is sputter-deposited using a ceramic sputtering target(s) and the second TCO layer of the same material is sputter-deposited using a metallic or substantially metallic sputtering target(s). This allows the better quality TCO of the film, deposited more slowly via the ceramic target(s), to be formed using the ceramic target and the lesser quality TCO of the film to be deposited more quickly and cost effectively via the metallic target(s). After the etching, most or all of the better quality ceramic-deposited TCO remains whereas much of the lesser quality metallic-deposited TCO of the film was removed during the etching process. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089445 | BACK SIDE PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR CELL MODULE COMPRISING THE SAME - Provided are a back side protective sheet for a solar cell, which is capable of enhancing performance of adhesion to an EVA resin as a filler used to seal the solar cell elements, of maintaining weather resistance for a long period of time, and of reducing a weight thereof; and a solar cell module including the back side protective sheet for a solar cell. The back side protective sheet ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089446 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE SEALING FILM - An object of the present invention is to provide a solar cell sealing film which can suppress expansion of the solar cell. A solar cell sealing film including ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a crosslinker is provided, wherein the crosslinker is an organic peroxide having an activation energy of 140 kJ/mol or more, and a value obtained by multiplying the content of the organic peroxide based on 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer by the theoretical active oxygen content of the organic peroxide is in the range of 3 to 18. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089447 | CONDUCTIVE GRIDS FOR SOLAR CELLS - Embodiments of the present inventions provide structures and methods for manufacturing high electrical conductivity grid patterns having minimum shadowing effect on the illuminated side of the solar cells. To manufacture a conductive grid for a solar cell, a first conductive layer is initially formed over a transparent conductive oxide layer of a solar cell. The first conductive layer has a pattern including a busbar and fingers connected to the busbar. Next, a second conductive layer is formed on the first conductive layer. In one embodiment, the first conductive layer includes silver and the second conductive layer includes carbon nano tube material, or the first conductive layer includes carbon nano tube material and the second conductive layer includes silver. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089448 | Coaxial Solar Cell Structure and Continuous Fabrication Method of its Linear Structure - A coaxial solar cell forces an exposed annular light receiving layers of a constant thickness to directly receive projection of light excitedly to generate pairs of electrons and holes that are driven by radial built-in electronic field formed on a PN junction to travel by the same distance paths to coaxial inner and outer electrodes. The photons directly enter an exposed drift region. The excited pairs of electrons and holes are separated by the even built-in electronic field to output current. Loss caused by crowding and recombination of diffusion current can be prevented. Photoelectric conversion efficiency improves without losing photon energy of short wavelengths projecting to the surface. The linear coaxial solar cell is fabricated by forming coaxial and annular semiconductor layers or compound films through deposition. Thus, it can be continuously fabricated by extending its length and mass production to reduce costs. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089449 | HIGH EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a high efficiency solar cell and a manufacturing method thereof. The high efficiency solar cell of the present invention comprises a lower solar cell layer comprising a single crystalline silicon-based pn thin film; an upper solar cell layer stacked on the upper portion of the lower solar cell layer and comprising an amorphous silicon-based pin thin film; and a glass substrate formed on the upper portion of the upper solar cell layer to receive sunlight. According to the present invention, it has an effect that a low-cost high efficiency solar cell can be manufactured. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089450 | NEAR-FIELD DIFFRACTION SUPERPOSITION OF LIGHT BEAMS FOR CONCENTRATING SOLAR SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein is a concentrating photovoltaic system utilizing a lens/reflector array to spatially divide the incident sunlight into separate incoherent beams, and a principle optical element to superpose the separate beams that undergo near-field diffraction/transmission, and form a uniform illumination pattern on the photovoltaic (PV) cell with similar shape and size. The array and principle optical element can be flexibly disposed in the system as long as the near-field diffraction condition is satisfied. The PV cell is disposed close to the focus of the principle optical element, and the concentrated illumination pattern on the PV cell is nearly a geometric projection of individual lens/reflector in the array. The size of the pattern is controlled by changing the focal lengths of the array and principle optical element, the distance between them, and the size of individual lens/reflector in the array. The system is insensitive to component misalignment and has the advantage of achieving high concentration ratio and efficient energy conversion with relatively low cost and compact design. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089451 | Curable Liquid Composition, Method Of Coating, Inorganic Substrate, and Semiconductor Device - A curable liquid composition obtained by subjecting hydrogen halosiloxane or hydrogen alkoxysilane to condensation or to hydrolysis and condensation in an organic solvent in which fine polyvalent metal oxide particles with hydroxyl groups are dispersed; a method of forming a hard silica-type layer by applying onto an inorganic substrate the aforementioned composition and then curing the composition; an inorganic substrate with the aforementioned hard silica-type layer; and a semiconductor device comprising the aforementioned inorganic substrate on which a semiconductor layer is formed. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089452 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device is provided, the photoelectric conversion device including: a pair of electrodes; a photoelectric conversion layer arranged between the pair of electrodes and containing an n-type organic semiconductor; and a charge blocking layer arranged between one of the pair of electrodes and the photoelectric conversion layer, the charge blocking layer being formed of a single layer or two or more layers, wherein a difference Δ1 between ionization potential Ip of a layer of the charge blocking layer adjacent to the photoelectric conversion layer and electron affinity Ea of the n-type organic semiconductor is at least 1 eV; and the charge blocking layer has a gross thickness of at least 20 nm. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089453 | High-Throughput Printing of Semiconductor Precursor Layer From Microflake Particles - Methods and devices are provided for high-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles. In one embodiment, the method comprises of transforming non-planar or planar precursor materials in an appropriate vehicle under the appropriate conditions to create dispersions of planar particles with stoichiometric ratios of elements equal to that of the feedstock or precursor materials, even after settling. In particular, planar particles disperse more easily, form much denser coatings (or form coatings with more interparticle contact area), and anneal into fused, dense films at a lower temperature and/or time than their counterparts made from spherical nanoparticles. These planar particles may be microflakes that have a high aspect ratio. The resulting dense film formed from microflakes are particularly useful in forming photovoltaic devices. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089454 | REMOVABLE AUTOMATIC INSERTION DEVICE WITH SEGMENTED DRAINAGE SHAFT - A removable automatic insertion device with segmented drainage shaft may be used to remove unwanted liquids from pipelines, tanks and other pressurized vessels. The insertion device inserts and withdraws the drainage shaft, one segment at a time into the pipeline or other pressurized vessel. A termination assembly is connected to the subsurface end of the drainage shaft and includes a normally closed drainage valve assembly. After insertion of the drainage shaft, the automatic insertion device is removed and a surface mounted discharge assembly is connected to the drainage shaft. To open the drainage valve assembly and commence drainage of unwanted liquids, pressurized fluid is injected through the discharge assembly, and a segmented hollow actuation tube to open the subsurface drainage valve assembly. Unwanted fluids then pass through the open drainage valve assembly, the drainage shaft to the surface mounted discharge assembly. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089455 | LONG DISTANCE GASSING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A gassing apparatus including a composite gas flow screen having a plurality of respective screen elements, each with at least one respective flow opening therein, the cross-sectional areas of the respective flow openings in respective elements decreasing in a downstream direction with respect to gas flow and at least one other screen element having no flow opening. A nozzle preferably produces a relatively high velocity central gas stream with surrounding gas streams of decreasing velocity as they are spaced further away from the central gas stream. Methods and apparatus are described. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089456 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOW POWERED AND/OR HIGH PRESSURE FLOW CONTROL - The present invention relates to a fluid control system for regulating a fluid. A control device positionable between an inlet and outlet includes a first bellows, a second bellows, a resilient member, a diaphragm and a valve. The diaphragm and valve is each in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet, the valve movable between a closed position and an open position. An adjustment feature is associated with adjusting a force applied by at least one of the first bellows and the second bellows, adjustment of the adjustment feature not requiring disassembly of the control device. In response to a predetermined fluid force applied against the diaphragm by the regulated fluid flowing from the inlet toward the outlet, the first bellows, the second bellows and the resilient member apply a combination of opposed forces to selectably move the valve toward a position for regulating the regulated fluid. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089457 | FLOATING CRAFT SUCH AS A SHIP PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR COLLECTING A POLLUTING FLUID IN CASE OF DISASTER, AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING SAID FLUID - The invention relates to a floating craft such as a ship ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089458 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AIR IN INFLATABLE DEVICES - An inflation system includes an inflation device and a valve assembly. The inflation device includes a contact surface defining a fluid passage. The valve assembly includes a valve and a contact surface adapted to engage with the contact surface of the inflation device. A seal is formed around the fluid passage when a user applies a manual force to engage the contact surface of the inflation device with the contact surface of the valve assembly. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089459 | MASS FLOW CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - One embodiment of the present invention involves a thermal sensor and a method of using the same. One thermal sensor is adapted to output a signal which is unaffected by external longitudinal and orthogonal thermal gradients. In one embodiment, the mass flow controller thermal sensor comprises a capillary tube having an upstream tube portion, a tube bend portion, and a downstream tube portion, the downstream portion being substantially parallel to the upstream portion. A distance between the upstream tube portion and the downstream tube portion in one embodiment is no greater than half the upstream portion and downstream portion lengths, a first pair of thermal sensing elements are coupled to the upstream tube portion and a second pair of thermal sensing elements are coupled to the downstream tube portion. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089460 | VALVE, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE GENERATION OF A FLUID PULSE - The invention relates to a valve ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089461 | Removing Non-Condensable Gas from a Subambient Cooling System - In certain embodiments, removing non-condensable gas from a cooling system includes trapping contents of a discharge tube of a heat exchanger, where the heat exchanger is in thermal communication with an ambient environment at an ambient temperature. The contents of the discharge tube comprises a vapor portion of a cooling fluid, a liquid portion of the cooling fluid, and a non-condensable gas. The cooling fluid is at a subambient pressure, and the ambient temperature is lower than a boiling point of the cooling fluid. A first additional portion of the cooling fluid is inlet into the discharge tube to increase a pressure within the discharge tube. The vapor portion of the cooling fluid within the discharge tube is allowed to condense. A second additional portion of the cooling fluid is inlet to purge the non-condensable gas from the discharge tube. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089462 | AUTOMATED FLOWBACK AND INFORMATION SYSTEM - An automated flowback system allows control and operation of the system from a remote location away from the dangers of high-pressure gases or abrasives traveling at high velocities that cause damage or failure to equipment piping valves. The system provides techniques and mechanical components installed in flowlines in any position without having to cut and thread, weld or fabricate pipe to fit. This system includes an expansion coupling with axial adjusting lengths adequate to compensate for variations between two points. The expansion coupling is secured and installed into position eliminating field cut and threading, welding or fabrication. The system also includes a blast barrel with an installed choke nipple, choke bean or choke insert with a chosen orifice size for multiple chambered ports. The blast barrel retracts between two fixed points without having to dismantle any connections or be removed from the fluid flow. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089463 | Corrosion Resistant Alloy Weldments In Carbon Steel Structures and Pipelines To Accommodate High Axial Plastic Strains - A method and apparatus for joining materials having primarily ferritic properties is described. The method includes joining the ferritic materials using a welding process and a weld material having a primarily austenitic microstructure. The resulting weldment enhances the properties of yield ratio, uniform elongation, toughness and tearing resistance thereby producing superior strain capacity. High strain capacity produces a structure that accommodates high axial loading. The weldment can also accommodate larger than conventional weld flaws while maintaining sufficient strength, tearing resistance, and fracture toughness under high axial loading. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089464 | FLYING VALVE FOR FREE PISTON - The invention relates to oil and gas production and can be used for lifting a fluid from a well by using a gas power. The inventive flying valve for a free piston comprises a tubular body, a detachable element, which is insertable therein and is embodied in a form of a solid of rotation, and an arrester used for limiting the detachable element travel. The arrester is embodied in the form of a ring, the diameter of which is less than the internal diameter of the tubular body and is arranged coaxially therein. The thickness of the walls of the annular arrester gradually increases in the direction of the detachable element and the top and lower edges thereof are rounded. The arrester can be embodied in one piece with the tubular body and connected thereto by means of one or more connecting straps. Said arrester can be also embodied in the form of a separate part provided with at least two fixing projections. The tubular body is made of a flexible elastic material and the wall thereof is provided with holes matching the shape of the fixing projections of the arrester which are insertable therein. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089465 | Two Plate Manifold With Crossovers - A manifold includes first and second plates secured together at an inner face of each plate. A plurality of chambers and passages are in the inner faces of the plates and at least one port on an outer face of each plate connected to one of the chambers and passages. A crossover element in the crossing chamber or passage of the first plate separates a chamber or passage in the first plate from a chamber or passage in the second plate in the area where the chambers or passages cross. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089466 | VALVE DEVICE FOR FUEL TANK - A valve body and a float body are combined by respectively coupling two or more coupling parts provided on one of the valve body and the float body to coupled parts provided on the other of the valve body and the flat body in a state allowing upward and downward movements of the valve body. During descent of the float body, one coupling part of the two or more coupling parts is caught on the coupled parts ahead of the other coupling parts whereby the valve body is tilted, and the other coupling parts restrict the tilting of the valve body. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089467 | THERMMOSTATIC ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID FLOW ADJUSTMENT, AND METHOD MAKING FOR SUCH ASSEMBLY - The assembly of the invention includes a flow-blocking sleeve ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089468 | FLOW DISTRIBUTION REGULATION ARRANGEMENT WITH BIMETALLIC ELEMENTS FOR ADJUSTING THE FLOW DISTRIBUTION IN A COOLING CHANNEL - A flow distribution regulation arrangement in a cooling channel is provided. The flow distribution regulation arrangement includes a plurality of bimetallic elements adapted to adjust a local flow of a cooling medium in the cooling channel in response to a heat load onto the bimetallic elements, wherein the heat load originates from local boundary sub areas of the cooling channel. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089469 | FLOW REGULATOR - The invention relates to the metering of fluids at low flow rates. More particularly, the invention provides a flow regulator for flows as low as about ½ ml per hour, provided with locking means for any set value within its range. The flow regulator comprises: an inner non-revolving core element, an outer housing, having a hollow base section and being revolvably supported co-axially with the core element, first and second chambers disposed between the core element and the outer housing, each chamber having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet of the first chamber and the inlet of the second chamber being connected by a flow restriction path, a diaphragm separating the two chambers and sealing an inlet to a discharge tube when pressure in the first chamber is higher than pressure in the second chamber, and a circular spring placed in the secondary chamber below the diaphragm and around the discharge tube. The major improvement being the addition of a graduated flow rate locking ring housing a disk-like body disposed between the outlet of the discharge tube and the base portion of the outer housing. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089470 | COMBINED METERING VALVE AND PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE - A valve element combines a metering function and a pressure regulating function. A valve housing houses a metering valve. The metering valve is movable by a control to meter an amount of fluid delivered from an inlet to an outlet. A pressure regulating valve is received within the valve housing and is supplied with a pressure delivered into the inlet on a first face, and a pressure downstream of the outlet on a second face. The pressure regulating valve acts to regulate the pressure drop across the metering valve to ensure accurate fluid metering. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089471 | VALVE - A valve comprising a housing and a pressure responsive sealing assembly. The housing comprises an inlet port, an outlet port and a control chamber extending therebetween. The control chamber having a first cross-sectional area at the inlet port, and a second cross-sectional area greater in magnitude than the first cross-sectional area and being disposed between the inlet port and the outlet port. The pressure responsive sealing assembly is normally biased into a first position in which the sealing assembly seals the inlet port. When a pressure differential about the inlet and outlet ports exceeds a predetermined threshold, the pressure responsive sealing assembly is configured to shift from the first position to a second position, in which the sealing assembly no longer seals the inlet port and a fluid flow path from the inlet port into the control chamber is opened. The fluid flow path is substantially obstructed in the second position at the second cross-sectional area of the chamber due to engagement thereat by the sealing assembly with the housing. The pressure responsive sealing assembly is configured to shift from the second position to a third position, in which the pressure responsive sealing assembly is disengaged from the housing at the second cross-sectional area allowing fluid to flow from the inlet port to the outlet port. The valve is formed with a bleed aperture configured to admit fluid flow therethrough in a direction from the inlet port to the outlet port. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089472 | Faucet with Integral Filter and Method of Installation - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a faucet with an integral filter for filtering fluid to be discharged from the faucet. A filter casing can house the filter cartridge and can be provided with an automatic shut-off valve actuable by the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge can include an integral check valve at its upstream end to prevent unwanted spillage of fluid from the filter cartridge when removed from the assembled position. A filter mount can selectively keep the faucet and the filter cartridge from being separated. A lock ring can be rotatable through an angle about a filter axis to selectively allow removal of the filter cartridge from the filter casing. The rotation of the lock ring can be through a small angle and the removal of the filter cartridge from the filter casing can be completed without rotation of the faucet, the filter cartridge, or the filter casing. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089473 | Method for checking the operability of an actuator - A method of checking the operability of an actuator is provided. The actuator includes a control valve adjustable via an actuating drive by an actuating element, a position sensor detecting the actual position of the actuating element, and an electropneumatic position controller creating a pneumatic controlled variable depending on an actual position and a target position. The target position is provided to the actuating drive via an activated magnetic valve. The actuating element is moved over a section of an adjustment path for an execution of a partial-stroke test of the actuating element, the adjustment movement being detected. The magnetic valve is deactivated for a short time such that the actuating element is moved over only a section of the adjustment path. To facilitate the monitoring of the operability of the actuator, the partial-stroke test and the test of the magnetic valve are performed in a single test sequence. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089474 | System for Introducing an Additive Into a Fluid Conduit - An additive unit for a central heating or hot water system is connected in line to conduits of the system. The additive unit comprises a chamber having an inlet connected to a first conduit and provided with a valve, and an outlet connected to a second conduit and provided with a valve. The chamber is provided with a drain tap and an access port with a closure cap. A bypass conduit extends through the interior of the chamber. The inlet valve and the outlet valve switch flow from a normal route through the chamber to a bypass route through the bypass conduit. Fluid isolated in the chamber can be removed via a drain tap and an additive/top up fluid introduced via a port. Normal flow can then be restored by operating the valves. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089475 | MEDIUM CONNECTOR - A medium connector including a passage configured to allow for the flow of medium, and a multi-portion engagement surface positioned about the passage. The multi-portion engagement surface includes a first surface portion, and a second surface portion. The first surface portion is configured to provide an interference fit with a corresponding sealing surface of a mating connector. The second surface portion is configured to provide a clearance fit with the corresponding sealing surface of the mating connector. The ratio of the first surface portion and the second surface portion is selected to regulate an engagement force between the medium connector and the mating connector. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089476 | TWO PLATE MANIFOLD WITH CROSSOVERS - A manifold includes first and second plates secured together at an inner face of each plate. A plurality of chambers and passages are in the inner faces of the plates and at least one port on an outer face of each plate connected to one of the chambers and passages. A crossover element in the inner face of the first plate separates a chamber or passage in the first plate from a chamber or passage in the second plate in the crossover area where the chambers or passages cross. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089477 | Plug for Sealed Closing of a Pipe - A plug for the sealed closing of a pipe is provided. The plug comprises a sleeve and a cylindrical main body having a connection for a pressure line. The sleeve is coupled to the cylindrical main body so that the sleeve and the cylindrical main body form an outwardly sealed pressurized area, which communicates with the connection. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089478 | FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention relates to a flexible pipe comprising a plurality of layers surrounding a longitudinal axis and an at least partly integrated sensor arrangement. The plurality of layers comprising an internal sheath and one or more armouring layers, at least one armouring layer comprising at least one folded metal strip helically wound around said longitudinal axis of the pipe, at least a part of said sensor arrangement being placed in a fold of said folded metal strip, the sensor arrangement preferably comprises an optical fibre which is placed in the fold of said folded metal strip. By this flexible pipe with a sensor arrangement, the sensor arrangement may be incorporated into the armouring layer in a simple and safe way. The sensor arrangement may for example be capable of sensing at least one property, selected from the group of stress-strain, temperature, pipe leakage, wear, mechanical deformations, pressure, chemical corrosion, salt concentration of liquid in contact with the pipe and pH value of liquid in contact with the pipe. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089479 | Self-extending electrical hose - A hose construction adapted for efficiently conveying fluids while extended, but capable of neatly contracting to a fraction of its extended length for storage or transportation, while integrally incorporating lines for electrical requirements. Storage may be within an outer hose and may be triggered via closure of a valve within a nozzle so that negative pressure causes contraction of the folds of the hose. The contracted hose has a length that is a fraction of its normal extended length. The hose construction incorporates a wire reinforcing member which may bias the hose for self-extension and may also function as part of the electrical system. The electrical lines may comprise stranded copper wires to conduct power and/or serve as a remote activation circuit. The hose configuration may have a cover with external folds, which maximizes flow and provides a cushioning outer diameter to prevent damage to the hose. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089480 | Flexible Multi-Walled Tubing Assembly - A multi-walled tubing assembly includes an outer corrugated tube and an inner tube received in the outer tube, and may receive an insert. The inner tube is made from a resilient material. The outer tube is structurally rigid. The insert may be plain and used in conjunction with one or more adhesives. The insert may include a section with barbs or teeth which, once inserted into the inner tube, engage with the corrugations of the outer tube. Some embodiments result in a good seal and mechanically fix the tubing assembly. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089481 | FLEXIBLE PIPE HAVING HIGH RESISTANCE TO AXIAL COMPRESSION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH A PIPE - A flexible pipe and a method of producing it. The pipe has two tubular structures, internal and external, and a tubular axial blocking layer. The tubular blocking layer comprises two section wires each having a trapezoidal cross section. The trapezoidal cross section defines a base and two sloping lateral flanks. The base of one of the two section wires is oriented toward the internal tubular structure. The base of the other section wire is oriented in the opposite direction. The section wires are wound side by side forming contiguous coils. The internal tubular structure comprises a wire having a wound structure to form transversely blocked coils. One of said two section wires is wound against said structure coils. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089482 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING DUCTWORK CONNECTING COMPONENTS FOR AIR-HANDLING SYSTEMS, CONNECTING COMPONENTS AND AIR-HANDLING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a method for producing ductwork connecting components ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089483 | INSULATED DUCTWORK PRODUCTS - An intermediate insulating product ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089484 | DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A MALE END OF A THREADED TUBULAR CONNECTION COMPONENT, HAVING OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS AND MOUNTING MACHINES - A protective device for a male end of a component of a threaded tubular connection for drilling and working hydrocarbon wells is externally provided with at least one threading and includes a free terminal portion. The device includes i) a protector body produced in the form of a first sleeve and arranged to protect at least a portion of the external threading and the free terminal portion, ii) a sealing element for positioning in contact firstly with the component, at least at a portion located downstream of the external threading of the male end, and secondly with the protector body to provide a first seal downstream of the external threading, and iii) a fixing mechanism displacing the sealing element and/or protector body radially towards the component, defining open and closed positions of the device in which the sealing element and/or the protector body are respectively not in contact and in tight contact with the component. Further, the first seal is obtained in the closed position of the device. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089485 | Method and System for Preventing Fuel Theft - A method and system for preventing fuel theft includes one or more tamper detection sensors mounted on a fuel dispenser, the tamper detection sensors being operable to detect dislocation of one or more portions of the fuel dispenser's shell. A dispenser security controller is communicatively coupled to the one or more tamper detection sensors and is operable to generate a trigger signal in response to receiving a tamper detection signal from the one or more tamper detection sensors. A dispenser transaction-termination switch is electrically coupled to the fuel dispensing circuit and in signal communication with the dispenser security controller and is operable to simulate a fuel pump handle hang up and/or a transaction not-authorized condition in response to a trigger signal from the dispenser security controller. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089486 | Tanker Truck Monitoring System - A system and method is provided to monitor a tanker truck. The system includes a plurality of sensors, each of the plurality of sensors configured to detect an event. The system also includes a monitoring unit electrically coupled with the plurality of sensors to detect the event. The monitoring unit includes a processing unit, a time module, and a memory, and is operable to time stamp data about the sensed event with information from the time module and store the detected and time stamped event in the memory. The system further includes a handheld data terminal configured to communicate with the monitoring unit. The handheld data terminal is operable to retrieve and display the stored event, and includes a processing unit, a memory, a user interface, a time module, and a display. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089487 | Multiple reservoir implantable drug infusion device and method - Multiple reservoir implantable valve accumulator pump for the delivery of medication, and method of infusate delivery. The apparatus includes at least first and second infusate reservoirs in a common pressure chamber, each in fluid communication with a metering assembly. The metering assembly includes an accumulator that is preferably a fixed volume accumulator having an inlet and an outlet. A first valve is in fluid communication with the first infusate reservoir and an inlet of the accumulator, and a second valve is in fluid communication with the second infusate reservoir and an inlet of the accumulator. An outlet valve is in fluid communication with the outlet of the accumulator. The accumulator can be filled with infusate from the first and second infusate reservoirs sequentially, can be filled from the first infusate reservoir multiple times consecutively, the second infusate reservoir multiple times consecutively, or any combination or permutation thereof. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089488 | CONTAINER FOR FLUIDS, INSERT AND METHOD OF FILLING A CONTAINER - The invention relates to a container ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089489 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SAFEGUARDING A FILLING PROCESS OF A BREATHABLE AIR APPARATUS - Several methods and a system for a method and system of safeguarding a filling process of a breathable air apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of safety of a building structure includes safeguarding a filling process of a breathable air apparatus by enclosing the breathable air apparatus in a secure chamber of a fill site of the emergency support system of the building structure to provide a safe placement to supply the breathable air to the breathable air apparatus. The method may include ensuring that a prescribed pressure of the emergency support system maintains within a threshold range of the prescribed pressure by including a valve of the emergency support system to prevent leakage of breathable air from the emergency support system. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089490 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A CONTAINER - Method and apparatus for filling bags with loose materials, wherein a package to be filled is filled by means of a filling element through a filling process. The filling process comprises a filling stage, a settling stage, and a discharge stage wherein during the filling stage, loose material is filled into the bag while admitting air and in the settling stage, a settling phase is provided for the pressure to drop and in the discharge stage, the bag is discharged from the filling element. The filling process is shortened in that the available volume of the bag is reduced during the filling process to maintain the pressure prevailing in the bag high, while at the end of the filling process the available volume of the bag is expanded to rapidly reduce the pressure prevailing in the bag. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089491 | Gas Filling Socket, Gas Filling Socket Set, and Gas Filling Apparatus - The present invention is related to a gas filling socket, gas filling socket set, and gas filling apparatus. The gas filling socket comprises a carrying base having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface being used to carry a semiconductor storage device or a reticle pod; at least a pair of through holes being set on and through the carrying base; at least one gas input port connecting to one through hole, and at least one gas output port connecting to another through hole, wherein the characteristic of the gas filling socket is that: the upper surface of the carrying base includes an angle guiding board disposed on one side of the carrying base for providing a guiding function to ensure the positioning of the semiconductor storage device or the reticle pod while the semiconductor storage device or the reticle pod is placed into the gas filling socket. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089492 | Ice flap device for a refrigerator - An ice flap device ( | 2010-04-15 |
20100089493 | ICE GUIDING APPARATUS OF DISPENSER FOR REFRIGERATOR - An ice guiding apparatus of a dispenser for a refrigerator is disclosed. The ice guiding apparatus of the dispenser for the refrigerator, in the dispenser provided in the refrigerator and outwardly provides ice pieces, comprises: a fixing guider formed at the dispenser; and a moving guider for guiding the ice pieces to be outwardly provided by moving along fixing guider. According to the ice guiding apparatus of the dispenser for the refrigerator, it is capable of preventing interference between an ice discharge opening and an ice container putted at the dispenser and precisely guiding the ice pieces into the ice container. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089494 | Container coupler - A container coupler is disclosed that can be adapted to mechanically engage two containers. The container coupler can include a member that has an arcuate inner surface to engage a neck of the first container and the neck of a second container. The coupler can have a latch and a keeper wherein the keeper is configured to engage the latch and fastening the latch can reduce the inner diameter of the container coupler and tighten the coupler around the neck of each container. In some embodiments the coupler is manufactured in a “C” shape with a gap and in other embodiments the coupler can be two “C” shaped pieces that are hinged together such that a gap between the “C” shaped pieces can be reduced as the coupler is tightened on the necks of the bottles. Inserts can be placed in the coupler to accommodate bottles with different sized necks or mouths. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 2010-04-15 |
20100089495 | Systems for Glulam Beams - A method and a system for glulams fabrication, comprising obtaining wood pieces of a target length from raw materials; and assembling them into structural timbers of a target thickness in a continuous line, whereby moisture content, end joints, mixing and applying of adhesives, glue line pressure and clamping time are continuously controlled. | 2010-04-15 |