20th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150128924 | VIBRATIONS ABSORBING STIRRUP FOR CROSSBOW AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF - A vibration dampening crossbow comprising a body including a longitudinal axis is described, at least one limb affixed on a distal end of the body, the at least one limb being adapted to move between a distal relaxed position and a proximal tensed position for accumulating energy, a string mounted on respective transversal sides of the at least one limb in a substantially orthogonal direction in respect with the body for tensing the at least one limb when proximally longitudinally pulled away from the distal end and blocking the at least one limb in the tensed position for longitudinally propelling an arrow along the longitudinal axis in a distal direction when selectively released, and a stirrup disposed on the distal end of the body, the stirrup including a foot-receiving portion for securing the distal end of the body to the ground with a foot applying pressure on the stirrup toward the ground when cocking the string of the crossbow, wherein the foot-receiving portion of the stirrup is configured to damp vibrations. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128925 | DIGIT MOUNTED DEVICE FOR LAUNCHING PROJECTILES - A finger-mounted device for launching a projectile in response to a flick of a finger by a user. The finger-mounted device may comprise a securing means for securing a launcher to the finger of the user. The securing means may comprise a strap, loop, or cinch. The finger-mounted device may further comprise a launch guide extending outwardly from a base member. A projectile may be mounted onto or into the launch guide. The projectile is launched in response to the user flicking the finger, using the thumb as a tensioning means. The projectile may take a wide variety of forms. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128926 | MULTI-BURNER HEAD ASSEMBLY - In various implementations, a multi-burner head assembly may include a venturi inlet coupled to burner heads. The multi-burner head assembly may allow control of the flame profile generated by the assembly. For example, burner heads of the multi-burner head assembly may include different characteristics, such as height. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128927 | OVEN APPLIANCE AND A HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAME - An oven appliance is provided. The oven appliance includes a door and a hinge assembly for rotatably mounting the door to a cabinet. The hinge assembly includes features for adjusting a position of the door. At least one of a vertical position and a lateral position of the door can be adjusted with the hinge assembly. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128928 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POSITIVE EVACUATION OF SOLAR COLLECTOR - A method and system for positive evacuation of water from a solar collector using a bypass line which diverts a portion of water from the feed line of the solar collector to an inlet of a water pump. When the solar water heating circuit is turned off, suction created by the filtration pump rapidly evacuates all or substantially all water present in the solar collector. The system should include a water level switch on the feed line to the solar collector, a drain valve that allows pool water to evacuate from the solar collector and associated piping when water is present, a control mechanism that relays information from the water level switch to the drain valve, a small drain line that connects the solar pool heater feed and return lines to a water pump inlet, and a check valve to prevent by-pass. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128929 | Spiral Concentrating Collector with Moving Receiver - The present invention relates to an improved solar energy concentrating system and to a preferred way of moving the receiver, along a curvilinear path above the mirror surface to the optimal location where the instantaneous concentration of reflected rays is the largest. The system comprises a fixed, trough concentrating collector formed with a concave curvature, shaped as a section of an spiral, oriented along the East-West axis, with a movable receiver, inclined facing South and capable of adjusting the angle of inclination periodically, preferably twice a year. The invention overcomes some of the limitations and is capable of capturing more solar energy, on a more constant basis throughout the year and at a lower cost than the preferred, state-of-the-art, trough parabolic concentrating collectors oriented along the North South axis. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128930 | SUN TRACKING MECHANISM - A sun tracking mechanism is provided for solar power generation, including a power unit, a linear actuator and at least two universal joints. The sun tracking mechanism outputs an angle of high precision by two axial directions provided from the universal joints, the power unit and the linear actuator. A solar power module disposed on the sun tracking mechanism generates electricity in the best light incident angle. In addition, the linear actuator provides an auxiliary supporting force to improve the wind-resistant capability. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128931 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MOLTEN SALT TEMPERATURE - The molten salt solar tower system | 2015-05-14 |
20150128932 | SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT OF BIOMASS TO FACILITATE THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL - Systems for treating biomass for the production of ethanol are disclosed. The systems are configured to treat a liquid component separated from biomass to yield sugars available to be fermented into a fermentation product. The systems comprise a filter configured to remove particulate matter to provide a filtered component and an apparatus configured to remove inhibitors from the filtered liquid component provide a treated liquid component comprising sugars available for fermentation. Methods for treating for treating biomass useful in the production of a fermentation product are also disclosed. The methods include the steps of filtering a liquid component to remove particulate matter thereby yielding a filtered liquid component, and treating the filtered liquid component to remove inhibitors thereby yielding a treated liquid component comprising sugars available to be fermented into a fermentation product. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128933 | Method of processing lignocellulosic biomass using feedback control of hydrothermal pretreatment. - The invention relates to a method of processing lignocellulosic biomass comprising: providing lignocellulosic biomass feedstock; pretreating said biomass feedstock by continuous hydrothermal pretreatment in a pressurized reactor; measuring xylan number or lignin number in the output stream of pretreated biomass from the pretreatment reactor; and controlling the pretreatment reactor so as to maintain, in the output stream of pretreated biomass, a pre-determined level of measured xylan number or lignin number. The method allows for continuously controlling the digestibility of a lignocellulosic biomass during the step of pretreatment, and accordingly provides a continuous estimate of the severity of the pretreatment. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128934 | WOUND TREATMENT AND CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wound treatment/cleaning device is described as having a sprayer portion and a brush portion each designed to be used with standard sized fluid bottles. The sprayer and brush can be packed with and/or sterilized with the fluid bottles, or packaged/sterilized separately. When the sprayer and brush are used in conjunction with the fluid bottle, the sprayer allows the fluid to be sprayed directly onto the wound to numb the wound while the brush can be used to clean the wound after it has been numbed. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128935 | INHALATION SYSTEMS, BREATHING APPARATUSES, AND METHODS - Examples of the invention include inhalation systems, breathing apparatuses, and methods for administering a solution by inhalation to a patient. Example breathing apparatuses described herein may be configured to minimize loss of the solution to the environment. Additionally or instead, example breathing apparatuses may be configured to recirculate exhaled solution to increase an amount of the solution available to a patient while minimizing exhausted solution. In some examples, breathing apparatuses may deliver nebulized platelet rich plasma (“PRP”). | 2015-05-14 |
20150128936 | Unitary Respirator With Molded Thermoset Elastomeric Elements - A respiratory protection composite facepiece is disclosed and includes a polymeric rigid facepiece body portion having a first surface and a second surface and a silicone sealing facepiece element chemically bonded at least one of the first surface or the second surface. The first and second surfaces can be opposing major surfaces. A second silicone element is chemically bonded to at least one of the first surface or the second surface. Methods of making the same are also disclosed. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128937 | SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING SYSTEM - A breathing apparatus is operable in self-contained and filtered modes of operation. In the self-contained mode of operation, a breathable gas is delivered to a user from a self-contained source of breathing gas. In a second, filtered mode of operation, a suction source draws ambient air through a filter removing contaminants and delivers filtered ambient air to the user. A method of delivering air to a subject is also provided. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128938 | DEVICE FOR DISTRIBUTING A FLUID PRODUCT - A fluid dispenser device including a body and a reservoir, and an opening mechanism. The device includes an inhalation piece and an inhalation trigger system that has a deformable air chamber and a trigger element, such that during inhalation through the inhalation piece, the air chamber is deformed and the trigger element actuates the opening mechanism. The air chamber has a deformable side body; an open first end including a peripheral edge that surrounds an opening forming the inlet of the hollow pouch; and a second end forming the bottom of the hollow pouch. The said second end includes a connection mechanism for connecting the air chamber to the trigger element. The side body is in the form of a bellows having bellows portions arranged axially one after another, the bellows-forming side body has bellows portions having outside and/or inside diameters that are different. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128939 | Medical device for transfering fluids with a semi-filled shape - A mask is included. The mask includes: a tubing portion having a fastener portion; and a face receptacle portion having a valve portion. The face receptacle portion is coupled to the tubing portion for facilitating the transfer of one or more fluids to a patient. The face receptacle has a semi-filled shape. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128940 | Packaging of a NO/Nitrogen Gaseous Mixture Having A High NO Concentration - The invention concerns a method for storing a NO/N | 2015-05-14 |
20150128941 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORAL FLOW THERAPY - A therapy system configured to wash out or flush out the oral and/or nasal cavity to reduce the effective dead space and reduce the work of breathing. The system may displace the expired air in the oral and/or nasal cavity with atmospheric air, or air with altered concentrations, for example, increased humidity, or oxygen levels. A sealed oral interface is provided to the mouth of a patient to supply a volume of pressurized gas. A control system to synchronize the supply of pressurized gas with the patients respiratory cycle. The supply of respiratory gas may be provided during only a portion of the respiratory cycle. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128942 | CONTROL OF FLOW AND/OR PRESSURE PROVIDED BY BREATHING APPARATUS - The invention comprises a method of operating a breathing apparatus comprising measuring a baseline breath flow parameter being respiratory rate and/or tidal volume or a parameter derived therefrom, varying the flow rate provided by the breathing apparatus, measuring a current breath flow parameter being respiratory rate and/or tidal volume or a parameter derived therefrom, comparing the baseline and current breath flow parameters, and altering operation of the breathing apparatus based on the comparison. The invention also comprises a breathing apparatus that implements the above method. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128943 | DISPENSING DEVICE - A device for dispensing individual doses of powder from respective pockets of a disc-shaped carrier by outwardly rupturing a lidding foil by means of pressure on an opposite side surface, the device providing individual respective deaggregation flow paths for each pocket, split airstreams allowing improved entrainment of powder, a cam mechanism for outwardly rupturing the pockets, an indexing mechanism linked to the cam mechanism and a dose counter. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128944 | BREATHING TUBE - A breathing tube for conducting a gas mixture in a ventilation system is provided, the tube including a tube portion; a coupler connectable to the tube portion; a connecting piece connectable to the coupler and which is attachable to a tube or a machine; wherein a filter element for filtering the gas mixture is arranged between the coupler and the connecting piece. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128945 | A PATIENT INTERFACE - A patient interface that provides breathable gas to a person has a face engaging cushion that includes an internal cavity. In the internal cavity fluid is located, and a control means that is capable of communicating with the fluid can incite change to a property or to properties of the fluid. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128946 | LARYNGEAL MASK WITH PIRIFORM-FOSSA CONDUIT - A laryngeal mask airway device inserted in the pharynx of an unconscious patient to ventilate the lungs includes an airway tube and mask portion with cuff formation shaped to fit the actual and potential space surrounding the circumference of the inlet to the larynx. A piriform-fossa conduit is included in a cuff formation of such mask to facilitate insertion of orogastric tubes. Anatomically the piriform-fossa conduit travels around the laryngeal inlet through the piriform fossa to reach the upper esophagus. Structurally the piriform-fossa conduit travels through the lateral cuff formation with the inflatable cuff element. The distal orifice of the piriform-fossa conduit is on the outer perimeter of the cuff formation near the tip of the mask, does not intersect the medial line at the tip, and does not increase bulk in the distal cuff formation along the medial line. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128947 | PORTABLE HANDHELD PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure pertains to a portable handheld pressure support system configured to deliver a pressurized flow of breathable gas to the airway of a subject. The pressure support system is configured to treat COPD and/or other patients suffering from dyspnea and/or other conditions. The pressure support system is configured to be small and lightweight so that a subject may carry the system and use the system as needed without requiring a device to be worn on the face. The present disclosure contemplates that the portable handheld pressure support system may be used to treat symptoms and/or conditions related to dyspnea, and/or for other uses. In one embodiment, the system comprises one or more of a pressure generator, a subject interface, one or more sensors, one or more processors, a user interface, electronic storage, a portable power source, a housing, a handle, and/or other components. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128948 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BREATHING ASSISTANCE - Methods and system for treating obstructive sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. The system generally comprises a mask for delivering pressurized air to patient's breathing orifice, a sensing mechanism for continuously assessing the state of patient's breathing and a pressure generator for generating the pressurized air in the mask. The pressurized air is applied to the breathing orifice only during selected portions of the breathing cycle, when such pressure might be required to prevent occlusion of the airway or to restore patency of the airway after such occlusion occurs. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128949 | PATIENT INTERFACE DEVICE HAVING HEADGEAR PROVIDING INTEGRATED GAS FLOW AND DELIVERY - A patient interface device ( | 2015-05-14 |
20150128950 | RESPIRATORY MASK HAVING GAS WASHOUT VENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE MASK - A washout vent for a mask for use with a system for supplying breathable gas pressurized above atmospheric pressure to an airway of a mammal for treatment of sleep disordered breathing, includes a solid mask section and a vent orifice extending through a thickness of the solid mask section and adapted for gas washout. The vent orifice includes opposed side walls providing a flow passage that allows gas to flow along the opposed side walls from an interior of the mask to atmosphere in use, and the opposed side walls defining at least a portion of a conic section having a length substantially greater than its width. The vent orifice includes an orifice inlet at the interior of the mask and an orifice exit open to atmosphere, and the opposed side walls converge from the orifice inlet to the orifice exit to reduce noise of gas washout. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128951 | RESPIRATORY MASK SEALING INTERFACE - A sealing interface forms part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user. The sealing interface comprises a foam or gel inner cushion and a thin resilient rubber outer sheath. A face side of the inner cushion resiliently supports the outer sheath. The inner cushion has a toothed profile formed on the face side of the inner cushion. The toothed profile consists of at least one tooth having an apex on the perimeter of the inner cushion. The apex is positioned between two valleys in the perimeter of the inner cushion. In use the apex of each tooth of the toothed profile is in supporting contact with the outer sheath. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128952 | PATIENT INTERFACE ASSEMBLY WITH CONDUITS ON EACH SIDE OF THE HEAD - A patient interface assembly that includes a first conduit, a second conduit, and a patient interface coupled to the first conduit and the second conduit. The first and second conduits each include a first end that is disposed proximate to a top of a head of a user, and a second end that is disposed proximate to an airway of such a user when the patient interface assembly is being worn by the user. The first and second conduits also each include a central portion that extends along the sides of a face between the user's eye and an ear a head strap is coupled between the first and second conduit, and a patient interface is coupled to the second ends of the first and second conduits. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128953 | HEADGEAR FOR MASKS - A headgear for use with a mask includes a first strap being configured to engage a back of a patient's head and extend on either side of the patient's parietal bone behind the patient's ears and assume, in use, a substantially circular or oval shape. At least a portion of the first strap is substantially inextensible. The headgear also includes at least one second strap configured to removably connect the first strap to the mask. The second strap may be more extensible than the first strap. At least a portion of the first strap is self-supporting such that the headgear maintains a three dimensional shape when not in use. The substantially inextensible portion of the first strap is constructed to resiliently return to a predetermined shape when not in use. The arcuate region includes a first portion that may be arranged to align substantially parallel with a top of the patient's head and a second portion being arranged to align substantially to a rear surface of the patient's head. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128954 | FLEXIBLE EXOSKELETON MASK WITH INFLATING SEAL MEMBER - A patient interface, including a mask assembly and a headgear assembly, provides improved facial sealing and improved ease of use. The mask assembly includes an inflating or ballooning seal. The seal can be secured between two portions of a snap-fit exoskeleton. The headgear assembly connects to the mask assembly with flexible straps during course fitting and with more rigid straps following course fitting. The straps include holes that fit over a tapering post on the mask assembly. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128955 | Attachment Device for a Tracheostoma Valve - An attachment device for a tracheostoma valve has a flexible layer structure having a stoma opening therein, and a circumferential flange attached to the flexible layer structure. The flexible layer structure has at least a layer portion that substantially has a funnel shape discharging into the stoma opening. A circumferential attachment area, where the flexible layer structure is attached to the circumferential flange, is situated at a distance from a circumferential edge of the stoma opening. Part of the funnel shape extends between the circumferential attachment area and the circumferential edge of the stoma opening. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128956 | NECK EXTENSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A neck extension device that positions a subject's chin away from the subject's upper chest lengthens the frontal area of the subject's neck and facilitates unobstructed breathing by opening the airway. According to some embodiments, the neck extension device includes a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface is configured to contact an area of the subject's head (e.g., the subject's mandible) and the second surface is configured to contact an area of subject's upper chest. The neck extension device may comprise a body member, which includes the first surface and the second surface on generally opposing sides. According to some embodiments, the neck extension device is configured to removably attach to the subject's neck. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128957 | WARMING IN MEDICAL POSITIONERS - Described herein are embodiments of vacuum activated evacuatable medical positioners, warming devices for use with such positioners, systems that include a positioner and a warming device, and related methods. The disclosed embodiments include an electrical warming medium that is positioned, or adapted to be positioned, external to the patient-bearing side of an air-tight shell of a positioner. The electrical warming medium may be an integral part of a positioner, a part of a circumferential sleeve adapted to be placed around a positioner, or part of a pad adapted to be placed over a positioner, for example. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128959 | BARRIER APPLICATION DEVICE - Described is a barrier application device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly. A method of using a barrier application device comprises providing a device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly, and placing a barrier on the flag, sliding the introducer assembly along the handle from a retracted position to an extended position at least partially covering the beam assembly, and rotating the handle relative to the introducer assembly until the flag and the barrier are wound around the beam assembly. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128960 | HEAD AND FACIAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE - The present invention provides a device for protecting the face and/or head of an individual receiving medical treatment in a supine position. The protective device includes a central member having an exterior surface and an interior surface. One or more apertures may extend between the interior and exterior surface of the central member to expose the individual's eyes, nose, and/or mouth. Affixed on generally opposite ends of the central member are side portions that extend downward from the central member. The central member and side portions define a cavity and an opening configured to be positioned over the head of an individual receiving medical treatment in a supine position with the side portions supported on a support surface adjacent the individual's head. The protective device directs forces applied to the top surface of the central member away from the individual's head through the side portions to the supporting surface. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128961 | Novel Incontinence Pad - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology may provide an incontinence pad that includes projection, such as a raised ridge, or a short length projection, that extends from a pad base of and effects application of a force against the urethra of a user (the force, typically upward, that may result from sitting by the user and/or tight fitting shorts and/or pulling a cord attached to the projection); the projection may act to transfer a force from the projection to the urethra. This force may partially or entirely obstruct flow of urine through, or out of the urethra, that might occur otherwise (i.e., without the projection). Another example of the many independent aspects of the inventive technology relates to the provision, as part of an incontinence pad, of a cord that is attached to part of the pad, such as (in only certain embodiments) the aforementioned upward projection. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128962 | MAGNETIC SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING AND REMOVING MEDICAL DEVICES AND PROSTHESES ON HUMAN SKIN - The present invention relates to a magnetic system for attaching and removing medical devices and prostheses on human skin comprising external disks | 2015-05-14 |
20150128963 | SMOKING ARTICLE MOUTHPIECE INCLUDING AEROGEL - A smoking article ( | 2015-05-14 |
20150128964 | PRODUCTS OF HIGH DENIER PER FILAMENT AND LOW TOTAL DENIER TOW BANDS - A method for forming a filter rod may include providing a bale of crimped tow band having about 10 denier per filament or greater and about 20,000 total denier or less, the crimped tow band comprising a plurality of cellulose acetate filaments; and placing the crimped tow band in an apparatus so as to form a filter rod. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128965 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION DEVICE - An electronic vapour provision device comprising a battery assembly | 2015-05-14 |
20150128966 | ELECTRONIC VAPOR PROVISION DEVICE - An electronic vapour provision device comprising a body ( | 2015-05-14 |
20150128967 | PORTABLE VAPORIZER AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A vaporizer and method of vaporizing a botanical material is described. Embodiments of the apparatus include a self-contained, fully enclosed, battery operated vaporizer having an air inlet and a mouthpiece. The vaporizer includes a window for viewing a botanical material contained therein and a heating element that is also visible through the window and through an air inlet. The vaporizer also includes a push-button switch that rapidly provides power to heat air, which is then drawn through the botanical material by inhaling. Embodiments of the method include utilizing a push-button switch for heating vaporizer air and viewing the glow of the heating element as a signal that the vaporizer is ready for use. In certain embodiments, electric power for heating the air is varied according to the temperature of the vaporizer. Certain other embodiments measure the battery voltage and adjust a heater duty cycle according to the measured voltage. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128968 | MOUTHPIECE FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - A rigid tubular mouthpiece for a smoking article may include a cushioning wrapping material thereabout. The wrapping material may be configured to form several layers, encompassed by a polymeric label, which may include indicia. The wrapping material will provide a lower durometer, as applied, than the unwrapped mouthpiece, which may be incorporated as part of a smoking article. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128969 | MOUTHPIECE FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - A rigid tubular mouthpiece for a smoking article may include a cushioning wrapping material thereabout and/or a tipping cover that may be configured as overmolding, a shrink sleeve, or other cover. The wrapping material, if present, may be configured to form one or several layers, encompassed by a polymeric shrink-label, which may include visual indicia. The tipping cover and/or wrapping material will provide a lower durometer and more elastic contact mouthpiece surface, as applied, than present in an uncovered mouthpiece, which may be incorporated as part of a smoking article. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128970 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The invention is related to an electronic cigarette, including an outer shell; at least two soft layers are fitted around the outer shell and wrap the outer shell therein; the outer shell therein has a liquid storage component, an atomizer and a power supply; one end of the outer shell is set with a mouthpiece cover; the outer shell therein is further set with an liquid isolation component; the liquid storage component is disposed in a closed space enclosed by the mouthpiece cover, part of the outer shell and the liquid isolation component; inner wall of the liquid storage component is set with a conduit supporting the liquid storage component, the conduit is respectively communicated with the mouthpiece cover and the liquid isolation component; the atomizer is fixedly supported in the conduit. The electronic cigarette offers favorable feeling to touch and mouth, a simple structure, and quick and convenient assembly. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128971 | VAPORIZER - An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. The cartomizer may hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A charger may also be included which in one embodiment may be insertable into the chamber, and in another embodiment may be connectable to an end of the shell. Various electrical components, such as a printed circuit board, a rechargeable battery, various indicator lights, a sensor, and display screen, for instance, improve the functionality of the vaporizer from known vaporizers. Magnets are also provided in order to secure the cartomizer or the charger to the shell. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128972 | VAPORIZER, CHARGER AND METHODS OF USE - Vaporizer and/or electronic cigarette chargers useful for the recharging of rechargeable vaporizer or electronic cigarette power supplies such as batteries, compatible vaporizers and/or electronic cigarettes, their components, charging contacts, methods of their use and kits containing such chargers are disclosed. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128973 | LIQUID STOPPER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE USING SAME - A liquid stopper for an electronic cigarette, includes a main body configured for stopping a tobacco liquid of the electronic cigarette. The main body includes a bottom surface, at least one wire hole in communication with the bottom surface, and at least one wire groove formed in the bottom surface and in communication with the at least one wire hole. The at least one wire hole is configured to receive at least one conductive wire of the electronic cigarette, and the at least one wire groove is configured to guide the at least one conductive wire to a peripheral wall of the main body. An electronic cigarette using the liquid stopper is also provided. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128974 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a shell and a mouthpiece. The external wall of the shell has an air inlet. An atomizer and a liquid-supply are in contact with each other. The air inlet, atomizer, an aerosol passage, and a mouthpiece are sequentially interconnected. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128975 | Packaging for Electronic Smoking Device - Packaging for an electronic smoking device includes a cut-out portion that allows light emitted by an LED on the device to shine outside the package. The LED can be configured to blink or emit patterned light during a retail mode, but not during a shipping mode or normal operation mode. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128976 | VAPORIZER - An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. The cartomizer may hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A charger may also be included which in one embodiment may be insertable into the chamber, and in another embodiment may be connectable to an end of the shell. Various electrical components, such as a printed circuit board, a recharagable battery, various indicator lights, a sensor, and display screen, for instance, improve the functionality of the vaporizer from known vaporizers. Magnets may also be provided in order to secure the cartomizer or the charger to the shell. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128977 | ATOMIZING ASSEMBLY, ATOMIZER AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An exemplary atomizing assembly includes a heating component, a holder, an electrode, and a cover. The heating component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element. The holder includes two arms extending from a first end thereof The two arms and the cover cooperatively define a receiving space. The heating component is received in the receiving space. The electrode is arranged in the holder and is insulated from the holder. Two ends of the heating element are connected with the holder and the electrode respectively. The holder further includes a connection part arranged at an opposite second end, and the connection part is configured for detachably engaging with an external component. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128978 | SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - A smokeless tobacco product is provided. The tobacco product is configured for insertion into the mouth of a user of that product, which includes a water-permeable pouch containing a tobacco formulation that includes a granular tobacco composition, wherein the pouch is constructed of a spunlaid fleece material, which may be thermally sealed for closure and which may be formed of biodegradable polymer fiber. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128979 | WIG CAP - In a wig cap of flexible netting fabric formed in the shape of a human cranium, a strip of elastomeric material attached to the interior surface of the netting fabric adjacent the anterior portion of its border, resists slippage of the wig cap by frictional engagement with the wearer's forehead. In an alternative embodiment comb-shaped clips attached to the interior surface of the netting fabric adjacent the anterior portion of its border engage the wearer's natural hair to resist slippage. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128980 | Stylus For Cosmetics, Nail Polish Applicator and Systems and Kits Based Thereon - A stylus for use in the application of a cosmetic includes a wand member having a beveled end with a bevel angle and a second end opposite the beveled end; a cup member having beveled end with the bevel angle and second end opposite the beveled end; a connection member comprising one of a magnet or a metallic material, the connection member being fixably attached to the second end of the cup member; and a protrusion extending from the end face of the second end of the cup member; wherein the wand member and cup member are rotatably connected along an axis of rotation at their respective beveled ends. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128981 | DRAWING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRAWING WITH DRAWING APPARATUS - A drawing apparatus includes a drawing head, a movement mechanism, and a control unit. The drawing head holds at least one modification member having a first tip at its one end and operates in such a way as to allow the first tip of the modification member to touch ink which is undried or uncured and applied to a drawing target. The movement mechanism moves the drawing head. The control unit controls the drawing head and the movement mechanism. The control unit controls a modification operation in which the movement mechanism moves the modification member through the drawing head while the first tip is touching the ink on the drawing target so that a part of a pattern formed with the ink on the drawing target is modified. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128982 | STUBBLE SOFTENING DEVICE - A method for softening a beard stubble. A device is utilized that includes a pliable substrate; and, a first layer of grit material located on a first side of said pliable substrate. The first layer of grit material includes grit in a range of 300-800 grit. The first layer of grit material is rubbed against the operator's stubble to dull the sharp edges from the ends of trimmed hair. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128983 | HAIR SHAPING PROCESS USING FATTY SUBSTANCES, NON-SILICONE POLYMERS OR SURFACTANTS - The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in:
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20150128984 | METHOD OF TREATING HAIR - A method of straightening the hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a hair treatment composition comprising: i) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a sugar alcohol; and ii) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a bi or tridentate carboxylic acid in which the ratio of sugar alcohol to acid is 1:5 to 5:1; and iii) heating the resulting composition to a temperature of greater than 120° C. for at least 10 seconds. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128985 | Hair Curling Devices and Related Systems and Methods - In some aspects, a hair styling apparatus (e.g., hair curling device) can include a heated barrel connected to a handle device and generally stationary relative to the handle device during use, the heated barrel defining a hair styling surface and a rotating member disposed at an end of the hair styling surface, the rotating member being configured to rotate relative to the hair styling surface and to gather a user's hair and wind the hair around the hair styling surface. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128986 | EYE LASH POSITIONING SYSTEM - A mechanism for positioning an eye lash of a patient includes a lift member and a base member coupled together with a sectioner. The lift member may be attached to a patient above the patient's eye lash line and serves to lift the patient's eye lashes. The sectioner is placed between the eye lashes of the user and the base member is used to secure a position of the sectioner. The sectioner may include adhesive which allows the base member to be secured in a desired location. When the sectioner is positioned and the lift member and base member are in position, selected eye lashes of the patient may be spread out, allowing the patient to receive a fake eye lash or have other work performed with respect to his or her eyelash. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128987 | HAIR STYLING DEVICE - This invention relates to a hair styling device. According to one aspect of the invention the hair styling device comprises a body ( | 2015-05-14 |
20150128988 | Budge-Free Hair Accessories - An apparatus for holding the hair and also the headwear stationary consists of a headwear, at least one comb piece, and an attachment mechanism. The headwear is made of a soft fabric material which can also be moisture absorbent. An elastic material allows the headwear to be worn conveniently. When the headwear is worn, the at least one comb piece secures the headwear with the user's hair. In order to do so, the at least one comb piece is attached to the headwear with the attachment mechanism. More specifically, a shaft of the at least one comb piece is attached to an inner annular surface of the headwear. Resultantly, the at least one comb piece will be positioned in between a top edge and a bottom edge of the headwear. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128989 | ROTARY ROLLER SURFACE CLEANING METHOD AND ROTARY ROLLER SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS - A rotary roller surface cleaning method and a rotary roller surface cleaning apparatus which, when foreign matter is detected on a surface of a rotary roller of a quenched ribbon manufacturing apparatus, remove the foreign matter by irradiating the foreign matter with a laser having an output value corresponding to a thickness of the foreign matter. At least one of a rotation speed of the rotary roller and a laser response time is adjusted such that the rotation speed of the rotary roller and the laser response time satisfy a relational expression V×S≦D/1000 (D≧0.1 mm), where the rotation speed of the rotary roller is V (m/sec), the laser response time is S (sec), and a length of the foreign matter along a circumferential direction of the rotary roller is D (mm). | 2015-05-14 |
20150128990 | System and Method for Enhanced Removal of Metal Hardmask Using Ultra Violet Treatment - Systems and methods for cleaning a substrate include a combined treatment of hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Specific embodiments include the direct irradiation with 185/254 nm UV of a spinning substrate immersed under a liquid film of dilute hydrogen peroxide solution. Such a cleaning treatment can result in about a 100% improvement of TiN strip rate compared to processing with the same hydrogen peroxide solution without UV exposure. Such method can also be executed at room temperature and still provide improved cleaning efficiency. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128991 | Method and Hardware for Enhanced Removal of Post Etch Polymer and Hardmask Removal - Methods for cleaning substrates are described including cleaning substrates having hardmask masks and polymer films, such part of semiconductor fabrication. Cleaning methods include ultraviolet (UV) light exposure of process gas mixtures and liquid cleaning chemistries. A substrate and/or process fluids are exposed to ultraviolet radiation. A process gas mixture being irradiated can include an oxidizing gas mixture (air, clean dry air, oxygen, peroxygen, etc.). Reducing gas mixtures, having hydrogen, can also be irradiated. Reactive species from irradiated gas mixtures are exposed to the substrate to chemically modify film properties, such as by facilitating a subsequent liquid cleaning step. Liquid cleaning chemistries on a substrate surface can also be irradiated. Such cleaning techniques enable shorter cleaning times, lower processing temperatures, and reduced damage to underlying or intermediate layers such as dielectric layers. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128992 | Methods of Removing Particles from Over Semiconductor Substrates - Some embodiments include methods of removing particles from over surfaces of semiconductor substrates. Liquid may be flowed across the surfaces and the particles. While the liquid is flowing, electrophoresis and/or electroosmosis may be utilized to enhance transport of the particles from the surfaces and into the liquid. In some embodiments, temperature, pH and/or ionic strength within the liquid may be altered to assist in the removal of the particles from over the surfaces of the substrates. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128993 | CHAMBER CLEANING WHEN USING ACID CHEMISTRIES TO FABRICATE MICROELECTRONIC DEVICES AND PRECURSORS THEREOF - The present invention provides treatment strategies that reduce contamination on wafer surfaces that are treated with acid chemistries. The strategies are suitable for use with a wide variety of wafers, including those including sensitive microelectronic features or precursors thereof. These strategies involve a combination of neutralizing and rinsing strategies that quickly and effectively remove residual acid and acid by-products from both the front side of workpiece(s) as well as from other processing chamber surfaces that can be causes of contamination. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128994 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEM, AND MEMORY MEDIUM - A method for cleaning a substrate includes supplying to a substrate a film-forming processing liquid which includes a volatile component and forms a film on the substrate, vaporizing the volatile component in the film-forming processing liquid such that the film-forming processing liquid solidifies or cures on the substrate and forms a processing film on the substrate, supplying to the substrate having the processing film a strip-processing liquid which strips the processing film from the substrate, and supplying to the processing film formed on the substrate a dissolving-processing liquid which dissolves the processing film after the supplying of the strip-processing liquid. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128995 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD, SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEM, AND MEMORY MEDIUM - A method for cleaning a substrate, includes supplying to a substrate having a hydrophilic surface a film-forming processing liquid which includes a volatile component and forms a film on the substrate, vaporizing the volatile component in the film-forming processing liquid such that the film-forming processing liquid solidifies or cures on the substrate and forms a processing film on the hydrophilic surface of the substrate, and supplying to the substrate having the processing film a strip-processing liquid for stripping the processing film from the substrate. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128996 | Autonomous Surface Cleaning Robot - A mobile floor cleaning robot includes a body defining a forward drive direction, a drive system, a cleaning system, and a controller. The cleaning system includes a pad holder, a reservoir, a sprayer, and a cleaning system. The pad holder has a bottom surface for receiving a cleaning pad. The reservoir holds a volume of fluid, and the sprayer sprays the fluid forward the pad holder. The controller is in communication with the drive and cleaning systems. The controller executes a cleaning routine that includes driving in the forward direction a first distance to a first location, then driving in a reverse drive direction a second distance to a second location. From the second location, the robot sprays fluid in the forward drive direction but rearward the first location. The robot then drives in alternating forward and reverse drive directions while smearing the cleaning pad along the floor surface. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128997 | Apparatus and Methods for Treating a Medical Device and Hand Disinfection - A cleaning device and methods for cleaning medical devices, in particular, stethoscopes, is provided. In one aspect, the cleaning device includes a housing defining an interior chamber and configured to mount a wipe device, the housing including an aperture configured to receive a medical device, and a wipe device mounted within the interior chamber and including at least two rollers. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128998 | PNEUMATIC CHIP COLLECTOR - A pneumatic chip collector includes a free-floating head with a connector configured to be coupled to a pneumatic system. The head has a bottom with at least one slot disposed on the bottom of the head, the at least one slot parallel to the longitudinal axis of the head. The head also has at least one spacer disposed beyond the bottom of the head, the at least one spacer having a outermost surface defining a spacing relative to the bottom of the head with the outermost surface disposed on a surface. | 2015-05-14 |
20150128999 | DISHWASHER AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A dishwasher includes a tub that accommodates dishes; a nozzle assembly that sprays washing water; a vane assembly that is moved between a first position and a second position of an inside of the tub and changes a progression path of the washing water so that the sprayed washing water can be directed toward the dishes; and a controller that moves the vane assembly to the second position if the vane assembly is disposed at the first position. When a linear washing portion washes a small quantity of dishes by spraying washing water while making a reciprocal motion in part of an inside of a washing chamber, a washing time can be reduced, and concentrated washing can also be performed. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129000 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SUBSTRATE - An apparatus for cleaning a substrate includes a substrate transferring unit configured to support a substrate at a polar angle from a first direction, and transfer the substrate along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A cleaning unit is disposed on the substrate transferring unit. The cleaning unit includes a plurality of two-fluid nozzles. The cleaning unit has an azimuth angle from the first direction. The two-fluid nozzles mix a cleaning solution and compressed gas together and spray the mixture. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129001 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING OFFICE MACHINE - Disclosed is an apparatus for cleaning office machine that is configured to easily and conveniently clean contaminants and stained dirt on the surfaces of an office machine using a cleaning apparatus without manually cleaning them wherein such contaminants and stained dirt are developed after a long term use of an office machine such as a scanner, a copy machine, a printer, a fax machine, a computer, etc. that are generally used in an ordinary office. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129002 | WASHING APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher, including a washing tub configured to provide a space for washing dishes; a supply tube configured to supply water into the washing tub; a motor configured to rotate the supply tube; a detachable rotating member in, on, attached to, or at an end of the supply tube, that rotates and interfaces with the supply tube; and a spin-dry tub on the rotating member, that rotates with the rotating member and spin-dries an object inside the spin-dry tub. Accordingly, a separate spin-dry function is added to the dishwasher, thereby maximizing spatial efficiency and hygienically and conveniently performing a spin-dry cycle or operation. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129003 | Coffee Brewer Nozzle Cleaning Device - A coffee brewer nozzle cleaning device for rinsing a water outlet needle disposed in a coffee brewer whenever the water outlet needle is clogged is characterized in that: a rinsing device holding therein water is put in a water outlet cavity in the coffee brewer; and a hand presses an upper base of the coffee brewer repeatedly, so as for the water outlet needle to suck and eject the water of the rinsing device back and forth, thereby eliminating internal congestion as expected. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129004 | JET UNIT, JET NOZZLE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND DISH WASHING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME - A dish washing machine including a cabinet configured to form an exterior, a washing tub provided in the cabinet to wash dishes, and a jet nozzle configured to jet washing water to the washing tub, wherein the jet nozzle includes a plurality of nozzle inner walls provided therein to form a passage through which the washing water passes and having a plurality of passage inner walls provided to have arc shapes in section vertical to a flow direction of the washing water. Due to such configuration, a jetting force may be enhanced and washing efficiency may be also improved. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129005 | Umbrella - An improved umbrella ( | 2015-05-14 |
20150129006 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR CYCLIST - A protective cover for uncovered vehicles comprising a pair of poles, where the pair of poles intersect each other to create a domed structure over an uncovered vehicle; a waterproof tarp attached beneath the pair of poles; a closure in the waterproof tarp, where the closure opens the waterproof tarp; at least one window on the waterproof tarp, where the window enables a user to see through the waterproof tarp; a set of openings on pair of poles, where the set of openings anchor the pair of poles to the uncovered vehicle; and a plurality of fastening means on the pair of poles, where the plurality of fastening means fasten the waterproof tarp to the pair of poles. The protective cover provides a temporary shelter to shield the user from rain, snow and hail until the weather passes. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129007 | Locking Pull Ring For A Folding Canopy - A portable shelter framework is described, having a locking pin that can quickly and easily connect to a pull ring. Specifically, the locking pin includes a slot or groove that the ring can be moved into, allowing solid or non-helical pull rings to be used. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129008 | Tent Hub Assembly - A tent hub assembly has a hub, a base, and a biasing member. The hub has a central member in a central aperture and a plurality of arms pivotally connected to tent poles. The base has a shaft and a plurality of walls, with the central member slidably disposed in the shaft. Each wall has an elongated guide slot for receiving a pin which passes through a second hole of a respective pole in the pole slot. The biasing member is disposed in the shaft to bias the central member upward to bias the hub upward from the base. With the poles in an open configuration, the pins are in a locking position in the elongated slot; and, when the poles are moved to a closed configuration, the pins are moved from the locking position to an unlocked position in the elongated slot. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129009 | CANOPY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A system and method are provided for the shielding of outdoor electrical equipment from inclement weather, the system comprising: a plurality of support brackets affixed to the outdoor electrical equipment; a support frame disposed in the support brackets; a waterproof cover disposed over the frame; an apron depending from the cover, configured to cover electrical connections on a side of the outdoor electrical equipment. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129010 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a thermoelectric device. The thermoelectric device includes a substrate; first and second electrodes disposed at one side of the substrate, wherein the first and second electrodes are apart from each other; a common electrode formed on the other side of the substrate, wherein the common electrode is separated from the first and second electrodes; first and second legs connecting the common electrode to the first electrode, and the common electrode to the second electrode, respectively; and first and second barrier patterns covering the first and second legs and the substrate between the common electrode and the first electrode and between the common electrode and the second electrode, wherein the first and second barrier patterns prevents the short between the first and second legs and the common electrode and between the first and second legs and the first and second electrodes. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129011 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a first solar cell, a second solar cell and an electrically connecting member. The first solar cell has a first connecting side having at least one first protruding portion and at least one first recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The second solar cell has a second connecting side having at least one second protruding portion and at least one second recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The shape of the first protruding portion matches the shape of the second recess portion while the shape of the first recess portion matches the shape of the second protruding portion. The electrically connecting member electrically connects the first upper electrode layer of the first solar cell and the second lower electrode layer of the second solar cell. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129012 | PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS - A photovoltaic apparatus includes a solar cell panel including a plurality of solar cells, a junction part connected to the solar cell panel, a first wiring extending from the junction part, a second wiring extending from the junction part, a third wiring extending from the junction part, and a fourth wiring extending from the junction part. The junction part includes a first terminal part connected to the solar cells, a second terminal part connected to the solar cells, and a by-pass diode connected to the first and second terminal parts. The first and second wirings are connected to the first terminal part, and the third and fourth wirings are connected to the second terminal part. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129013 | ROOF PANEL HAVING AN INTEGRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A roof panel having an integrated photovoltaic module is described. The roof panel has at least a substrate and an outer panel, which are laminarily bonded to each other by means of a thermoplastic layer, wherein a photovoltaic layer system is embedded in the thermoplastic layer and the substrate contains at least one polymer. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129014 | Folded Photovoltaic Assembly Mounting Structure And Mounting Method Therefor - A folding photovoltaic mounting structure and mounting method thereof is disclosed. A folding module, comprising: a panel having a front side and a backside; a first support block and a second support block disposed on the backside of the panel adjacent to two sides of the panel respectively; and a first support member and a second support member, the first support member connected with the first support block via a first hinge, and the second support member connected with the second support block via a second hinge, wherein the first support member and the second support member can fold and rotate about the first hinge and the second hinge respectively. A further photovoltaic module mounting structure, comprising: a plurality of photovoltaic modules, each of which is attached with: a first backside securing block connector member and a first backside hook connector member attached to a first side of the photovoltaic module, the first backside securing block connector member and the first backside hook connector member further attached to a front bracket assembly; a second backside securing block connector member and a second backside hook connector member attached to a second side of the photovoltaic module, the second backside securing block connector member and the second backside hook connector member further attached to a rear bracket assembly; wherein the front bracket assembly is freely rotatable about the first backside securing block connector member and the first backside hook connector member, and the rear bracket assembly is freely rotatable about the second backside securing block connector member and the second backside hook connector member. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129015 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module comprises a solar cell and sealing material provided on the rear surface side of the solar cell. The sealing material includes a colored layer that reflects light from the light-receiving surface side of the solar cell, and a transparent layer that is provided between the colored layer and the solar cell. The transparent layer has, in a space between adjacent solar cells, a side surface raised along the rear surface-side corner portion of the solar cell. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129016 | MODULAR ROOF SOLAR PANEL FOR CONVENTIONAL ROOF AND ROOFING INTEGRATION - There is provided an improved roof solar panel, embodying a photovoltaic panel mounted on a frame for easy installation onto a conventional sloped roof and integration with conventional roof coverings. Such panel includes a roof covering mounting surface on an outside support of the frame, a photovoltaic panel mounting surface on an inside support of the frame, and when installed on the roof, a retainer trim for securing the roof covering and photovoltaic panel mounted on said supports while mounting to the frame, The frame also serves to provide means for securing the panel onto roof trusses. Integration with the conventional roof covering provides, inter alia, an attractive low profile with improved water shedding, wind resistance, and thermal regulation properties. The invention also relates to a kit comprising, inter alia, said roof solar panel, and to a method of installing said roof solar panel. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129017 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL LAMINATION STACK FOR HIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURING - A lamination stack for etching solar cells is provided. At least two solar cell wafers are attached to corresponding backplane sheets which are larger than the solar cell wafers. Release layers larger than the solar cells and smaller than the backplane sheets are positioned on the backplane sheets on the opposite side of the attached solar cell wafers. The backplane sheets are bonded together along the exposed peripheral boundary formed by the release layers. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129018 | MULTILAYER ENCAPSULATED FILM FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - The present invention relates to a multilayer film for the encapsulation of photovoltaic cells, comprising: (a) at least a first, outer thermoplastic polymer layer;(b) a second thermoplastic polymer intermediate layer arranged between the first and the third layer, and (c) a second, outer thermoplastic polymer layer, wherein at least one of layers (a), (b) or (c) is opaque. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129019 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR CELL THEREOF - A solar cell module includes a first solar cell, a second solar cell and an electrically connecting member. The first solar cell has a first connecting side having at least one first protruding portion and at least one first recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The second solar cell has a second connecting side having at least one second protruding portion and at least one second recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The shape of the first protruding portion matches the shape of the second recess portion while the shape of the first recess portion matches the shape of the second protruding portion. The electrically connecting member electrically connects the first upper electrode layer of the first solar cell and the second lower electrode layer of the second solar cell. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129020 | Junction Cover For Photovoltaic Panel Modules - A junction cover for a photovoltaic (PV) panel module system that includes a PV panel mounting structure, a rail, a PV module with a junction box and wiring extending between the rail and the junction box. The junction cover encloses the junction box and wiring and includes a lid and a wire housing. The lid has a plurality of sides and is releaseably attached to the junction box. The wire housing includes a top plate having proximal and distal ends, first and second sides and first and second side walls extending downwardly from the first and second sides. The top plate extends from a first side of the lid and slopes downwardly to the distal end. The top plate and side walls define an interior and an opening at the distal end. When the lid is attached to the junction box, the wiring extending between the rail and the junction box is within the wire housing. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129021 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR SOLAR MODULES - A solar module is disclosed that has one or more integrated electrical connectors. In addition, a solar module electrical connector holder is disclosed that has resilient wing portions and axial portions that mate with a first connector window in a frame of a solar module and allow the position of an electrical connector to be moved one of vertically, horizontally and angularly with respect to the frame. In addition, a solar module frame is disclosed that has a first connector window in one of the side frame members that is capable of accepting an electrical connection so that the electrical connection is integrated into the frame of the solar module. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129022 | BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELL - A back contact solar cell includes a solar cell substrate, an intrinsic layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer and an electrode layer. The solar cell substrate includes a substrate body doped with a first conductive type semiconductor and a plurality of first conductive type semiconductor doped regions. The first conductive type semiconductor doped region is formed on a back side of the substrate body. The intrinsic layer is formed on the back side, and includes a plurality of first openings to expose the first conductive type semiconductor doped regions. The second conductive type semiconductor layer is deposited on the intrinsic layer, and includes a plurality of second openings correspond the first openings. The electrode layer includes a plurality of first electrode regions and a second electrode region. The first electrode regions are disposed on the first conductive type semiconductor doped regions. The second electrode regions are disposed on the second conductive type semiconductor layer, and separated with the first electrode regions. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129023 | OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SURFACE PERIODIC GRATING STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a optoelectronic device having a surface periodic grating structure and a manufacturing method thereof, which includes: a substrate; a multi-layer semiconductor structure layer formed on the substrate; and a periodic grating structure layer embedded in the multi-layer semiconductor structure layer by etching based on optimized parameters. A direction of an incident light to the optoelectronic device is changed to be resonant to the multi-layer semiconductor structure layer to enhance optoelectricity of the optoelectronic device. The method includes: (1) providing a substrate; (2) forming a multi-layer semiconductor structure layer on the substrate; (3) selecting parameters to perform a design for a periodic grating structure layer on a surface of the multi-layer semiconductor structure layer; and (4) forming the periodic grating structure layer embedded in the multi-layer semiconductor structure layer by etching. | 2015-05-14 |
20150129024 | Free-Standing Metallic Article With Expansion Segment - An electrical component, and method of making the component, includes a metallic article having a plurality of elongated elements that are configured to serve as electrical conduits for a photovoltaic cell. The elongated elements are interconnected such that the metallic article forms a unitary, free-standing piece. An elongated element in the plurality of elongated elements has an expansion segment along its length. | 2015-05-14 |