22nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140144426 | COVERING THAT SELECTIVELY ABSORBS VISIBLE AND INFRARED RADIATION, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a covering that selectively absorbs visible and infrared radiation, which comprises: (a) a first anti-diffusion barrier layer ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140144427 | POLYMERIC MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WITH SELF-HEALING SURFACE PROPERTIES AFTER SCRATCHES OR ABRASION DAMAGE - The invention relates to surface enhancements for composite mouldings made from polymeric materials and to the use thereof in solar systems. These solar systems may be solar reflectors for concentrating solar radiation, flexible photovoltaic composite films, or CPV (Concentrated Photovoltaics) lenses for concentrating solar radiation. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144428 | STRUCTURAL FRAME AND SOLAR COLLECTOR MODULE - Solar collector modules and techniques for their construction are disclosed. In one aspect, a solar collector module includes a reflector and a three-dimensional structural frame that supports the reflector. The structural frame includes a set of primary structural shapes and a set of axial frame members connected between corners of the primary structural shapes forming helical paths for the transmission of torque from one end of the structural frame to the other. In another aspect, a method for assembling a solar collector module includes pre-assembling part of the module. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144429 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COMPOUND DELIVERY - Provided herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for delivering one or more compounds to a subject. Also described herein are methods, devices, systems, and computer readable medium for transitioning a smoker to an electronic nicotine delivery device and for smoking or nicotine cessation. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144430 | Protective Breathing Mask with Fabric Hood - A protective breathing mask assembly comprises a face mask portion | 2014-05-29 |
20140144431 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE CONDITION OF A PATIENT WITH DIABETES - An apparatus for treatment of a patient with both sleep-disordered breathing and diabetes includes: a blower configured to provide a supply of air at positive pressure; a patient interface; headgear to hold the patient interface in position in communication with a patient's airways; at least one hypoglycemia sensor; an alarm; and a controller, wherein the controller is programmed to receive a signal from the at least one hypoglycemia detector, analyze the signal for indications of hypoglycemia and upon detection of an indication of hypoglycemia trigger the alarm. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144432 | ORAL SUCTION DEVICE WITH VENTILATION CAPABILITY - An oral suction device for insertion into an airway of a patient including a first tube and a second tube. The first tube includes a first gas port configured to be coupled to a ventilation source. The second tube extends coaxially over at least a first section of the first tube and includes a second gas port configured to be coupled to a negative pressure source. The second tube also has an outer surface with at least one hole defined therein. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144433 | DOSIMETRIC THERAPEUTIC GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR NITRIC OXIDE UTILIZATION MONITORING AND CONTROL - The disclosure describes a technique for monitoring patient utilization of inhaled Nitric Oxide as well as waste exhaust of Nitric Oxide in gases exhaled from patient lungs. By monitoring the real dose provided to a patient, actual compliance with therapeutic target doses may be monitored to improve patient safety and therapeutic benefit from inhaled Nitric Oxide. Simultaneously, unnecessary waste of inhaled Nitric Oxide may be avoided thereby increasing the cost effectiveness of Nitric Oxide therapy. The minimization of Nitric Oxide waste has the further benefit of reducing environmental Nitrogen Dioxide levels in e.g. a NICU environment thereby mitigating medical personnel's Nitrogen Dioxide exposure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144434 | DOSIMETRIC THERAPEUTIC GAS DELIVERY METHOD FOR NITRIC OXIDE UTILIZATION MONITORING AND CONTROL - The disclosure describes a technique for monitoring patient utilization of inhaled Nitric Oxide as well as waste exhaust of Nitric Oxide in gases exhaled from patient lungs. By monitoring the real dose provided to a patient, actual compliance with therapeutic target doses may be monitored to improve patient safety and therapeutic benefit from inhaled Nitric Oxide. Simultaneously, unnecessary waste of inhaled Nitric Oxide may be avoided thereby increasing the cost effectiveness of Nitric Oxide therapy. The minimization of Nitric Oxide waste has the further benefit of reducing environmental Nitrogen Dioxide levels in e.g. a NICU environment thereby mitigating medical personnel's Nitrogen Dioxide exposure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144435 | PROMPT APPARATUS FOR AN ANESTHESIA MACHINE AND A CORRESPONDING ANESTHESIA MACHINE - A signaling apparatus for an anesthesia machine, the signaling apparatus comprising an user input sub-module for receiving input information from an user, an available gas sub-module for signaling types of currently available gases according to information of the user input sub-module, and an available gas outlet sub-module for signaling currently available gas outlets according to information of the user input sub-module. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144436 | NITRIC OXIDE DELIVERY SYSTEM - An ambulatory or stationary device for delivery of a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide to an individual's lungs. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144437 | Medicament transport container and method of use - A multiple medicament container and method for retaining a plurality of medicaments for students on excursions from school is disclosed. The container is configured to securely hold medicaments of a variety of configurations including epinephrine pens and asthma inhalers as well as other forms. The container also holds cards identifying medical conditions relating to each student for which medicaments are provided as well as cards denoting administration protocols for each medicament loaded into the container. A single medicament embodiment of the container is also disclosed wherein the container is already paired to the subject student. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144438 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IONIZATION THERAPY - Devices and systems provide methods of controlling breathable gas generation such as for a respiratory treatment and/or for controlling ionization of the gas. In an example, a controller of a respiratory treatment apparatus controls generation of a supply of ionized air. The apparatus may include a flow generator to generate a flow of pressurized breathable gas. The flow generator may be adapted for connection with a respiratory interface. The apparatus may also include an ionizer to ionize the flow of gas. The controller may be coupled with the ionizer and the flow generator and be configured to control the ionizer to programmatically change levels of ionization of the gas. Such ionized gas treatments may be suitable for helping users to sleep or improving respiratory oxygen absorption, and may be for patients with, for example, sleep disordered breathing or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144439 | DOSIMETRIC THERAPEUTIC GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR RAPID DOSE MONITORING AND CONTROL - The disclosure describes a technique for monitoring patient utilization of inhaled Nitric Oxide as well as waste exhaust of Nitric Oxide in gases exhaled from patient lungs. By monitoring the real dose provided to a patient, actual compliance with therapeutic target doses may be monitored to improve patient safety and therapeutic benefit from inhaled Nitric Oxide. Simultaneously, unnecessary waste of inhaled Nitric Oxide may be avoided thereby increasing the cost effectiveness of Nitric Oxide therapy. The minimization of Nitric Oxide waste has the further benefit of reducing environmental Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide levels in e.g. a NICU environment thereby mitigating medical personnel's Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide exposure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144440 | DOSIMETRIC THERAPEUTIC GAS DELIVERY METHOD WITH FEED BACK CONTROL FOR RAPID DOSIMETRY ADJUSTMENT AND OPTIMIZATION - The disclosure describes a technique for monitoring patient utilization of inhaled Nitric Oxide as well as waste exhaust of Nitric Oxide in gases exhaled from patient lungs. By monitoring the real dose provided to a patient, actual compliance with therapeutic target doses may be monitored to improve patient safety and therapeutic benefit from inhaled Nitric Oxide. Simultaneously, unnecessary waste of inhaled Nitric Oxide may be avoided thereby increasing the cost effectiveness of Nitric Oxide therapy. The minimization of Nitric Oxide waste has the further benefit of reducing environmental Nitrogen Dioxide levels in e.g. a NICU environment thereby mitigating medical personnel's Nitrogen Dioxide exposure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144441 | DOSIMETRIC THERAPEUTIC GAS DELIVERY METHOD FOR RAPID DOSIMETRY ADJUSTMENT AND OPTIMIZATION - The disclosure describes a technique for monitoring patient utilization of inhaled Nitric Oxide as well as waste exhaust of Nitric Oxide in gases exhaled from patient lungs. By monitoring the real dose provided to a patient, actual compliance with therapeutic target doses may be monitored to improve patient safety and therapeutic benefit from inhaled Nitric Oxide. Simultaneously, unnecessary waste of inhaled Nitric Oxide may be avoided thereby increasing the cost effectiveness of Nitric Oxide therapy. The minimization of Nitric Oxide waste has the further benefit of reducing environmental Nitrogen Dioxide levels in e.g. a NICU environment thereby mitigating medical personnel's Nitrogen Dioxide exposure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144442 | NASAL ADMINISTRATION - A delivery device for and method of providing for delivery of substance to the central nervous system (CNS) of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece unit for insertion into a nasal airway of a subject and comprising an outlet unit which includes a nozzle for delivering substance into the nasal airway of the subject; and a substance supply unit which is operable to deliver a dose of substance to the nozzle; wherein the delivery device is configured such that at least 30% of the dose as initially deposited in the nasal airway is deposited in an upper posterior region of the nasal airway, thereby providing a CNS concentration of the substance, and hence CNS effect, which is significantly greater than that which would be predicted from a counterpart blood plasma concentration of the substance. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144443 | NASAL ADMINISTRATION - A delivery device for and method of providing for delivery of substance to the central nervous system (CNS) of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece unit for insertion into a nasal airway of a subject and comprising an outlet unit which includes a nozzle for delivering substance into the nasal airway of the subject; and a substance supply unit which is operable to deliver a dose of substance to the nozzle; wherein the delivery device is configured such that at least 30% of the dose as initially deposited in the nasal airway is deposited in an upper posterior region of the nasal airway, thereby providing a CNS concentration of the substance, and hence CNS effect, which is significantly greater than that which would be predicted from a counterpart blood plasma concentration of the substance. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144444 | SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING NITRIC OXIDE - Various systems generating nitric oxide are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the system includes a first gas source providing nitrogen dioxide mixed in air or oxygen, and a second gas source supplying compressed air and/or compressed oxygen. The system also includes a ventilator coupled to the first and second gas sources, wherein the ventilator is resistant to nitrogen dioxide. The ventilator regulates gas flow and allows for the adjustment of nitrogen dioxide concentration in the gas flow. The system further includes one or more conversion devices operably coupled to the ventilator where the conversion devices convert nitrogen dioxide into nitric oxide. A patient interface delivers nitric oxide to the patient and is operably coupled to the conversion devices. The system allows oxygen and nitric oxide levels to be varied independently. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144445 | Substantially Constant Positive Airway Pressure Systems and Methods for Treating Sleep Apnea, Snoring, and Other Respiratory Disorders - Substantially constant positive airway pressure systems and methods mediate the variations in pressures that occur within a conventional CPAP mask during inhalation and exhalation cycles, and thereby reduce discomfort. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144446 | RESPIRATORY THERAPY DEVICE AND FILTRATION UNITS THEREFOR - A respiratory therapy device comprises a pneumatic control unit connectable to a source of medical grade oxygen for supplying oxygen to a first control unit outlet port at a first set of conditions and to a second control unit outlet port at a second set of conditions. First and second transfer conduits are in fluid communication with the first and second outlet ports. Each transfer conduit defines at least part of a flowpath to destination. Each flowpath includes a filter. A related filtration module comprises a filter housing defining two or more filter compartments. The housing has an input side with a gas inlet in fluid communication with each of the filter compartments and a gas outlet in fluid communication with each of the filter compartments. A filter element resides in each of the compartments intermediate the gas inlet to the compartment and the gas outlet from the compartment. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144447 | CONDUIT - A conduit operative or to be operative between a patient interface and both (a) a tidal volume gas delivery device that can deliver controlled tidal volume gasses to a patient for the purposes of resuscitation and (b) a CPAP device for delivery of CPAP to the patient. The conduit comprises a primary lumen having an inlet operatively connectable with said tidal volume gas delivery device. Also provides is a secondary lumen having an inlet operatively connectable with the CPAP device. A manifold, via respective outlets of the primary and secondary lumens and a manifold outlet, allows fluid communication to be established between a patient interface and both the CPAP device and the tidal volume gas delivery device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144448 | MASK BEAD FOR A PATIENT INTERFACE - Disclosed is a mask bead for a patient interface that comprises a contact area, a nose bridge area having a width (B | 2014-05-29 |
20140144449 | CUSHION FOR PATIENT INTERFACE - A cushion for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient includes a base wall structured to be connected to a frame, an underlying support cushion extending away from the base wall towards the patient's face in use, and a membrane provided to substantially cover at least a portion of the underlying cushion. The membrane is adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face. The underlying cushion has a spring-like connection with the base wall. The underlying cushion and/or base wall define a spring constant that varies along a length of the seal. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144450 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPENING AN AIRWAY - A device and a method for creating and/or maintaining an obstruction free upper respiratory passages. The device is configured to fit under the chin of a subject adjacent to the subject's neck at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The device is capable of exerting negative pressure on the surface of a subject's neck, displacing the soft tissue forward and enlarging the airway. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144451 | Therapeutic Pillow - An orthopedic or therapeutic support pillow is provided for use by a patient to support an arm and shoulder while the patient is resting in a generally prone position on a resting surface. The pillow includes a back section for positioning and supporting the pillow on resting surface, the back section having a central memory foam section to adapt to the contour of the body of the patient. The pillow further includes a pair of side arms extending from the back section, each side arm including contoured areas and a plush thickness to support the body, arms, and shoulders. The back section includes shoulder support zones to engage and support the shoulders of the patient when reclining on the pillow. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144452 | Electronic Hookah and Its Application Method - This utility model discloses an electronic hookah, composed of producing portion, pedestal and suction nozzle. Said pedestal and said producing portion are assembled in a detachable mode; said pedestal is installed at the bottom of the electronic hookah device; one side of said suction nozzle is connected to said pedestal. Application method of the electronic hookah is also disclosed, which includes: install said pedestal at the bottom of said producing portion, insert said suction nozzle into said pedestal, and suction the electronic hookah from the other side of said suction nozzle. The smoke producing part is separated from the pedestal. It is very convenient for smoking because the device gets ready as soon as the smoke producing part is put into the pedestal. The smoke is at last suctioned into human bodies after going through the water in said pedestal. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144453 | BONDING FOR AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CARTRIDGE - An electronic cigarette (“e-Cig”) may include an adapter component for connecting a battery portion of the e-Cig with the cartridge. The adapter may be configured to utilize a bonding device, such as a ring, cylinder, or sleeve component, for connecting wires without requiring soldering. The bonding device may press a wire at a contact point against a conductive material for transmission of electrical power. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144454 | COMPOSITION FOR COATING A PAPER WRAPPER FOR SMOKING ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a composition for coating paper wrapper for smoking articles, which comprises a combination of gum arabic, preferably between 40% and 95% by weight with respect to the total dry material weight of the composition, and a filler that comprises calcium carbonate, preferably in an amount of at least 5% by weight with respect to the dry material weight of the composition, alone or in combination with other substances such as, for example, kaolin, calcium sulphate, titanium dioxide and mixtures thereof, and to the use thereof for producing a paper wrapper for smoking articles. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144455 | COMB - There is disclosed a comb. The comb has an upper or a basic part and a number of teeth attached to and pointing out from the upper or basic part, wherein the outer or free end of at least a portion of the teeth forms two curved shapes or curvatures for the touch of a scalp. The first curvature has a radius of curvature substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the teeth, and the second curvature is curved outwards in relation to the upper or basic part. The radius of curvature of the first curvature may be in the range of 3-14 cm. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144456 | CLEANING AGENT COMPOSITION - A cleansing composition comprising (A) an anion surfactant, (B) a glyceryl ether having an alkyl group or alkenyl group with from 4 to 12 carbon atoms, (C) a cationized hydroxypropyl cellulose represented by the following formula (1) wherein R | 2014-05-29 |
20140144457 | Method of Shaping Eyebrows - A novel gauging device and associated stencils for shaping of eyebrows according to a Golden Ratio standard. The gauging device is adapted to be placed over a woman's face and maintained in a fixed position relative to her eyes and nose. A nosepiece and knobs are adjusted such that a lower end of a guide rod may be rotated about various points relative to the nose and held in predetermined angles relative to the nose and eyes, possibly supported magnetically on a lower track adjacent the nostrils and an upper track above the eyebrows. Each stencil may be adapted to accommodate not only different eyebrows of different sizes, but also to adjust the eyebrow's ideal Golden Ratio “High Point” to complement facial proportions (preferably represented by a single Facial Ratio Value or “FRV” that deviate from an ideal Golden Ratio. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144458 | HAIR TREATMENT ACCESSORY - A hair curling apparatus includes a handle, a barrel extending from the handle and a releasable hair clamp releasably mountable about the barrel. The hair clamp is selectively positionable between an operative condition mounted about the barrel and a non-operative condition released relative to the barrel. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144459 | HAIR TREATMENT APPARATUS WITH COVER FOR CONTROL ELEMENTS - An apparatus for styling hair includes a handle frame, a treatment segment extending from the handle frame for applying treatment to hair of a subject, at least one control member disposed on the handle frame and a cover mounted to the handle frame. The cover is adapted to transition between an open position permitting access to the at least one control member and a closed position substantially enclosing the at least one control member, thereby protecting the at least one control member from moisture, hair treatment agents and/or contaminants. The cover may be dimensioned and adapted to be releasably secured in the closed position through magnetic means or other mechanism mechanisms/methodologies. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144460 | MULTIPLE SECTION HAIR CLIP - A hair clip includes a lower body with a lower jaw, a lower joint, and a lower finger grip structure. An upper body includes an upper jaw, a first upper joint, a second upper joint, and an upper finger grip structure, where the first upper joint is rotatably coupled to the lower joint by a primary hinge pin which secures the primary spring in place. A secondary body includes a secondary jaw and a secondary joint, and an upward curved edge, where the secondary joint is rotatably coupled to the second upper joint by a secondary hinge pin which secures the secondary spring in place. A primary spring couples to the lower body and the upper body, where the primary spring is configured to push the upper jaw towards the lower jaw. A secondary spring couples to the upper body and the secondary body, where the secondary spring is configured to push the secondary jaw towards the upper jaw. The upward curved edge located on the secondary body allows the user to slide a section or multiple sections of hair in and out of the secondary jaw and the upper jaw without the need of a second set of finger grip structures. This allows the user to slide multiple sections of hair in and out of the secondary jaw and upper jaw with the use of only one hand to manipulate the hair thru the opening between the upward curved edge and the upper jaw creating pressure which will open the secondary jaw and the upper jaw. There is not a second set of finger grip structures needed to do this which will free one hand for the user and save valuable time. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144461 | FLOSS HOLDER - A floss holder includes a holder body having two suspension arms, a shaft joining the suspension arms and a through hole at a front end of each suspension arm, and two rivets respectively mounted in the through holes each having factory head disposed outside one end of one through hole, and a floss-retaining unit defined between the factory head and one respective suspension arm for securing a dental floss. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144462 | STICTION-FREE DRYING PROCESS WITH CONTAMINANT REMOVAL FOR HIGH-ASPECT RATIO SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a method of cleaning a substrate and a substrate processing apparatus that is configured to perform the method of cleaning the substrate. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of cleaning a substrate in a manner that reduces or eliminates the negative effects of line stiction between semiconductor device features. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to a substrate processing apparatus that allows for cleaning of the substrate in a manner that reduces or eliminates line stiction between semiconductor device features formed on the substrate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144463 | CONTROLLING CLEANING OF A LAYER ON A SUBSTRATE USING NOZZLES - Provided is a method for cleaning an on implanted resist layer or a substrate after an ashing process. A duty cycle for turning on and turning off flows of a treatment liquid using two or more nozzles is generated. The substrate is exposed to the treatment liquid comprising a first treatment chemical, the first treatment chemical with a first film thickness, temperature, total flow rate, and first composition. A portion of a surface of the substrate is concurrently irradiated with UV light while controlling the selected plurality of cleaning operating variables in order to achieve the two or more cleaning objectives. The cleaning operating variables comprise two or more of the first temperature, first composition, first film thickness, UV wavelength, UV power, first process time, first rotation speed, duty cycle, and percentage of residue removal are optimized to achieve the two or more cleaning objectives, | 2014-05-29 |
20140144464 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEM - A method for cleaning a substrate includes supplying a treatment solution which includes a volatile component onto the front surface of a substrate, solidifying or curing the treatment solution through vaporization of the volatile component of the treatment solution such that a treatment film is formed on the entire portion of the front surface of the substrate, treating a different surface of the substrate while the entire portion of the front surface of the substrate is covered with the treatment film, and supplying to the substrate a removal solution which removes the treatment film in the amount sufficient such that the treatment film covering the entire portion of the front surface of the substrate is removed substantially in entirety after the treating of the different surface of the substrate is finished. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144465 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING SYSTEM, SUBSTRATE CLEANING METHOD AND MEMORY MEDIUM - A substrate cleaning system has a first processing apparatus including a first holding device for holding a substrate, and a treatment solution supply device for supplying onto the entire portion of the front surface of the substrate a treatment solution which includes a volatile component and solidifies or is cured to form a treatment film, and a second processing apparatus including a second holding device for holding the substrate, and a removal-solution supply device for supplying onto the substrate a removal solution which removes the treatment film formed on the front surface of the substrate after the treatment solution supplied by the treatment solution supply device solidifies or is cured. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144466 | METHOD OF CLEANING RESIDUE FROM A SURFACE USING A HIGH EFFICIENCY DISPOSABLE CELLULOSIC WIPER - A method of cleaning residue from a surface includes providing a disposable cellulosic wiper including a percentage by weight of pulp-derived papermaking fibers. The pulp-derived papermaking fibers have a characteristic scattering coefficient of less than 50 m | 2014-05-29 |
20140144467 | DRIVABLE FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLOOR CLEANING MACHINE - A drivable floor cleaning machine is provided, including a chassis, at least one cleaning head, and a holding device capable of holding the cleaning head on the chassis and lifting it relative to the chassis, the holding device including a first rod device rotatably held by a first bearing device on the chassis, a second rod device rotatably held on the chassis by means of a second bearing device, a third bearing device rotatably holding the cleaning head on the first rod device, and including a fourth bearing device rotatably holding the cleaning head on the second rod device, wherein the cleaning head is supported on a stop when a specific lifting position of the cleaning head relative to the chassis is reached, and on which stop the cleaning head can be rotated. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144468 | OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING TOOL AND OPTICAL CONNECTOR CLEANING METHOD - Disclosed is an optical connector cleaning tool including: a tool body; and an extended part that extends from the tool body and that has a head for pressing a cleaning element against an optical connector, the extended part being provided so as to be movable with respect to the tool body. The optical connector is cleaned with the cleaning element by moving the tool body toward the extended part in a state where the cleaning element is pressed against the optical connector with the head. The tool body includes: a take-up reel that, in accordance with the movement of the tool body with respect to the extended part, takes up the cleaning element which has been sent out from the head; and a take-up amount adjustment mechanism that makes constant the take-up amount of the take-up reel per single cleaning operation. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144469 | DRY FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE CLEANER SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dry cleaner apparatus for cleaning at least one flexographic printing plate carried on a plate cylinder includes a frame for traveling along a path parallel to the axis of rotation of the plate cylinder, an unwind spindle rotatably attached to the frame, the unwind spindle holding a rolled web of dry cleaning material for turning to dispense new dry cleaning material, a rewind spindle for turning to roll up used dry cleaning material, a motor attached to the frame and coupled to one or both spindles to turn the spindles and thereby dispense new dry cleaning material and rewind used dry cleaning material, a pad assembly including a pad retainer, a pad base, and a dry pad, and a linear actuator attached to the frame and operating on the pad assembly to urge the dry pad toward the flexographic printing to remove ink and debris from the surface thereof. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144470 | SYSTEM FOR MANIPULATING OBJECTS - A system for manipulating objects includes a scanner arranged to optically scan an object in a first position to obtain position data indicative of the first position, a manipulation module arranged to receive the position data and to generate orientation instructions therefrom for reorienting a manipulation arm from a first orientation corresponding to engagement of the object by the arm when the object is in the first position to a second orientation corresponding to engagement of the object by the arm when the object is in a second position, and an arm controller arranged to receive the orientation instructions and to control the manipulation arm to manipulate the object from the first position to the second position based on the orientation instructions. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144471 | Contamination Control, Rinsing, and Purging Methods to Extend the Life of Components within Combinatorial Processing Systems - Methods and apparatuses for controlling contamination within processing modules and extending the life of system components within processing modules of combinatorial processing systems are disclosed. Methods include injecting a purging fluid into distribution lines within a processing module after one step of a process recipe. Further, injecting a flushing fluid into the distribution lines after the purging fluid is introduced therein. Furthermore, injecting the purging fluid and the flushing fluid into the fluid distribution line multiple times before initiating a next step of the process recipe. Finally, injecting a purging fluid into the distribution lines before initiating a next process step. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144472 | Dosage Element and a Method of Manufacturing a Dosage Element - This invention concerns dosage elements for a ware washing machine and a method of manufacturing such dosage elements. In embodiments of the invention a dosage element comprises first ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140144473 | Method For In-Situ Cleaning Of Compressor Blades In A Gas Turbine Engine On An Aircraft And Compositions - A method for in-situ cleaning of compressor blades in a gas turbine engine on an aircraft comprises the following sequential steps:
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20140144474 | SYSTEM FOR MAKING AND CLEANING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Various embodiments provide methods and systems for making and/or cleaning semiconductor devices. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device can be formed including a metal layer and a photoresist polymer. During formation, the semiconductor device can be cleaned in a cleaning chamber by a first cleaning solution provided from a solution supply device. After this cleaning process, a second cleaning solution containing metal ions and/or polymer residues can be produced and processed in a solution processing device to at least partially remove the metal ions and/or polymer residues to produce a third cleaning solution for re-use. In an exemplary fabrication or cleaning system, the solution processing device may be configured connecting to either an inlet or an outlet of the cleaning chamber. After cleaning, the semiconductor device can be processed to include a metal plug or an interconnect wiring. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144475 | Portable Barrier - A portable barrier has a pedestal assembly including (i) a plurality of legs that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of legs includes a first leg and a second leg, and (ii) a first limiter connected to the first leg and the second leg. The portable barrier further has a cover assembly including (i) a plurality of arms that are movable with respect to each other, the plurality of arms includes a first arm and a second arm, and (ii) a covering connected to the first arm and the second arm. Further, the portable barrier has (i) a second limiter extending between the first arm and the first leg, (ii) a supplemental component movable with respect to the second arm; and (iii) a third limiter extending between the second arm and the supplemental component. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144476 | TIN OXIDE-BASED THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a thermoelectric material comprising a zinc- and tin-based oxide doped with a metal selected from Ta and Nb. The invention also relates to a thermoelectric device comprising such a thermoelectric material, and its use for waste heat recovery. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144477 | THERMOELECTRIC NANOCRYSTAL COATED GLASS FIBER SENSORS - This disclosure examines using lead telluride nanocrystals as well as other materials suitable for thermoelectric conversion, particularly materials with high Figure of Merit values, as coatings on flexible substrates. This disclosure also examines using flexible substrates with lead telluride nanocrystal coatings as sensors. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144478 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND SELECTIVE ABSORBER FILM - A thermoelectric conversion device and a selective absorber film are provided. The thermoelectric conversion device includes at least one first selective absorber film, a cold terminal substrate, at least one first thermoelectric element pair, a first conductive substrate and a second conductive substrate. The first selective absorber film non-contactly absorbs a preset limited wavelength band of heat radiation. The first thermoelectric element pair is disposed between the first selective absorber film and the cold terminal substrate, and includes a first N-type thermoelectric element and a first P-type thermoelectric element. The first conductive substrate is disposed between the cold terminal substrate and the first N-type thermoelectric element. The second conductive substrate is disposed between the cold terminal substrate and the first P-type thermoelectric element. The first thermoelectric element pair generates current to perform power generation in response to temperature difference between the first selective absorber film and the cold terminal substrate. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144479 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A photoelectric conversion module includes a substrate, first and second rear electrodes on the substrate and separated from each other by a first separation pattern, first and second light absorbing layers on the first and second rear electrodes and separated from each other by a second separation pattern, and first and second front electrodes on the light absorbing layer and separated from each other by a third separation pattern. One of the first and second rear electrodes has a rear connecting portion and an opposite one of the first and second front electrodes has a front connecting portion. The first separation pattern is in a bent shape to enclose the rear connecting portion and the third separation pattern is in a bent shape to enclose the front connecting portion. The rear connecting portion and the front connecting portion are disposed facing each other along a z-axis and are electrically connected. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144480 | STRETCHABLE SUBSTRATE, STRETCHABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS, AND STRETCHABLE DEVICE - A stretchable photovoltaic apparatus according to the present invention includes: a stretchable substrate including islands protruded from a base such that the islands are separated by a trench, and a notch formed in an edge of each of the islands; a photovoltaic cell mounted on the stretchable substrate; and an interconnector of which at least a portion is positioned inside the notch, the interconnector electrically connecting the neighboring photovoltaic cells in one pair. According to the present invention, a semiconductor device may be configured in the form of a stretchable array. Therefore, the present invention is expected to be applied to various industrial fields such as a solar cell field, a display field, a semiconductor device field, a medical field, a clothing field, a measurement field, and a filming field. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144481 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Provided is a solar cell module in which a plurality of solar cells and a wiring member for electrically connecting the solar cells are connected via connecting portions and, wherein a plurality of finger electrodes are formed on a light receiving surface of a photoelectric conversion body of the solar cell, the wiring member is arranged so as to intersect with the plurality of finger electrodes, and the connecting portion on a light receiving surface side comprises a metal portion which is formed by allowing conductive particles containing a metal having a melting temperature of 200° C. or less to melt and aggregate in a resin and connects the individual finger electrodes and the wiring member; and a resin portion which is composed of the resin and surrounds the metal portion to bond the photoelectric conversion body and the wiring member. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144482 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - When a tab wire | 2014-05-29 |
20140144483 | Solar Module - A single-lens solar module includes solar cells that convert solar radiation into electrical energy, a glass slab, and a single-layer holographic lens formed directly on the glass slab and separated by a distance from the solar cells. The lens is adapted to selectively deflect a first light component comprising visible light and excluding non-visible light, and to concentrate the first component of light onto the solar cells. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144484 | Hinge for Solar Tracking Apparatus - A hinge for solar tracking apparatus is disclosed. The hinge includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a plurality of connecting elements. The first mounting plate has a pair of beveled or curved side faces. The second mounting plate has a pair of beveled or curved side faces. The plurality of connecting elements connect the first mounting plate to the second mounting plate in a spaced apart configuration, wherein each of the plurality of connecting elements connects diagonally opposite side faces of the first mounting plate to the second mounting plate. The hinge facilitates the solar tracking apparatus to track the Sun. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144485 | IMPROVING THE LONGEVITY AND ERGONOMICS OF HYBRID SOLAR MODULES - At best, photovoltaic solar modules only convert 20% of solar energy into electrical energy, the rest of this energy being dissipated. This heat stored in the photovoltaic module reduces efficiency, which decreases in an inversely proportional manner to the temperature of the photovoltaic module. To dissipate and recover this heat, it is common to associate the photovoltaic module with a heat exchanger which, in addition to cooling the photovoltaic module, will supply heat, for example to heat the sanitary water of a building. This assembly forms a hybrid solar module, whose main limitation is its weight and relatively short service life. The invention described in the present document solves these two problems by replacing the first layer of the hybrid solar module, which is conventionally a glass sheet, with a material which is lighter, less rigid, more transparent, and more compatible with the material from which is constructed the heat exchanger, which now provides the system with its rigidity. A method for manufacturing these hybrid solar modules is also described. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144486 | ACTIVE COOLING FOR A CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A wasted heat harvesting device for harvesting electricity including a switching device configured to convey a magnetic field from a first region to at least a second region when the temperature of the switching device crosses a predetermined temperature. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144487 | CRACK RESISTANT SOLAR CELL MODULES - A crack resistant solar cell module includes a protective package mounted on a frame. The protective package includes a polyolefin encapsulant that protectively encapsulates solar cells. The polyolefin has less than five weight percent of oxygen and nitrogen in the backbone or side chain. In other words, the combined weight percent of oxygen and nitrogen in any location in the molecular structure of the polyolefin is less than five. The polyolefin also has a complex viscosity less than 10,000 Pa second at 90° C. as measured by dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) before any thermal processing of the polyolefin. The protective package includes a top cover, the encapsulant, and a backsheet. The solar cell module allows for shipping, installation, and maintenance with less risk of developing cracks on the surfaces of the solar cells. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144488 | BACK-FACE PROTECTION SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE USING SAME - A back-face protection sheet for a solar cell module exhibits excellent adhesion strength and tensile strength even under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, by using a plastic film that has excellent characteristics such as electrical insulation characteristic, heat resistance, dimension stability, mechanical strength, weatherability, and water resistance, and using a two-part type lamination adhesive having excellent weatherability. The back-face protection sheet is made to have excellent adhesion strength and tensile strength for a long period of time, even under a high-temperature and high-humidity environment, by improving weatherability (hydrolysis resistance) as base material films, and giving weatherability (hydrolysis resistance) to the two-part type lamination adhesive to be used in pasting together the base material films. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144489 | Arrangement for Securing Elongated Solar Cells - A solar panel apparatus includes a set of photovoltaic modules. The modules are configured to photovoltaically generate electricity from light. Each module is elongated along an axis and has first and second axially opposite ends. An end rail has a groove into which the first end of each module is potted in place with potting material. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144490 | Arcuate-Winged Solar Canopy Assembly - A solar canopy structure mounted in ground to receive solar energy and convert the solar energy to electrical energy. The solar canopy structure has support columns, solar canopies retained in opposition by the support column, photovoltaic material retained by the solar canopies, and a block of material establishing a point of fixation along the body portion of the support column spaced from the first and second ends of the support column. At least approximately one-half of the support column can be embedded in the ground with the block of material fixed to the support column adjacent to the ground surface. The solar canopies can be have decking supported by wing arms that are joined by a central portion to form a unified, continuous wing arm structure, and the central portion can be received in and secured to a channel in the support column by first and second brackets. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144491 | Photovoltaic Element - According to the present invention there is provided a photovoltaic element, comprising a photovoltaic laminate; a structural substrate; wherein the photovoltaic element further comprises a plurality of hairs which are arranged to improve adhesion between said photovoltaic laminate and said structural substrate. There is also provided an intermediate product which is used in the manufacture of such a photovoltaic element and a method of manufacturing such a photovoltaic element. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144492 | GLASS BASE MATERIAL - Provided is a glass base material having excellent sodium feeding capability as a glass base material for solar cells such as compound semiconductor solar cells. The invention is concerned with a glass base material which is used for solar cells, wherein on at least one surface thereof, a sodium concentration in a depth of 0.2 μm from the surface of the glass base material is 0.55 or larger in terms of a relative value relative to a sodium concentration in a depth of 1 μm from the surface of the glass base material. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144493 | MESOPOROUS TITANIA BEAD AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a mesoporous titania bead and the preparation method thereof, wherein said mesoporous titania bead has a diameter of 200-1000 nm, specific surface area of 50-100 m | 2014-05-29 |
20140144494 | SOLAR CELL - The present invention relates to a solar cell layer and a method of making the same. The solar cell includes a substrate, a rear electrode layer on the substrate, a light absorbing layer on the rear electrode layer, a buffer layer on the light absorbing layer, a transparent electrode layer on the buffer layer, and an anti-reflection layer on the transparent electrode. The light absorbing layer has a first region having a graded bandgap energy profile, a second region having a graded bandgap energy profile, and third region, between the first region and the second region, having a substantially flat bandgap energy profile. Such bandgap energy profiles allows for easy excitation of the valence band into the conduction band, while also preventing electrons and holes from combining in the light absorbing layer, thus increasing efficiency of the solar cell. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144495 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a solar cell having a structure wherein a silicon thin film ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140144496 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a photoelectric conversion device which includes a first conductivity type inorganic semiconductor layer, a noble metal film provided partially on the surface of the first conductivity type inorganic semiconductor layer, and a photoelectric conversion layer including a first conductivity type organic semiconductor pillar being in contact with the noble metal film and containing a sulfur atom, and a second conductivity type organic semiconductor pillar being in contact with the first conductivity type inorganic semiconductor layer and including a material not containing a sulfur atom. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144497 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - A photovoltaic device and method include a substrate, a conductive layer formed on the substrate and an absorber layer formed on the conductive layer from a Cu—Zn—Sn containing chalcogenide material. An emitter layer is formed on the absorber layer and a buffer layer is formed on the emitter layer including an atomic layer deposition (ALD) layer. A transparent conductor layer is formed on the buffer layer. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144498 | HIGH STRAIN POINT GLASS - The present invention relates to a glass composition that includes: 57 to 75 percent by weight of SiO | 2014-05-29 |
20140144499 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE BACKSHEET HAVING A THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN COMPOSITE LAYER - The present invention relates to backsheets containing formulated thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) which may be used with photovoltaic modules. More specifically, the backsheets of the present invention have a first exterior layer that comprises TPO and a polyamide, such that a residual fusion heat after lamination of that layer is at least 40 J/g. Using such a layer, sufficient bonding to the encapsulant of a photovoltaic module can be achieved, while maintaining high heat resistance, having low distortion at high operating temperatures, and having relatively low high water vapor transmission rate. The present invention also relates to photovoltaic modules containing the backsheets of the present invention, as well as to methods for making the backsheets of the present invention. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144500 | SEMICONDUCTOR INKS FILMS, COATED SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - This invention provides compositions useful for preparing films of CZTS and its selenium analogues on a coated substrate. This invention also provides processes for preparing films and coated substrates comprising CZTS/Se microparticles embedded in an inorganic matrix. This invention also provides processes for preparing photovoltaic cells comprising films of CZTS and its selenium analogues. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144501 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE AND A DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE - A method of fabricating a transparent electrode includes preparing conductive nanoparticles, preparing a metal oxide sol, mixing and reacting the conductive nanoparticles with the metal oxide sol to form a metal oxide solution including a metal oxide combined with the conductive nanoparticles, coating the metal oxide solution on a substrate, and performing an annealing process on the coated metal oxide solution. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144502 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, AND SOLAR CELL - A photoelectric conversion element of an embodiment includes: a back electrode; a heterojunction-type light absorbing layer on the back electrode, containing Cu, selected from Al, In and Ga, and selected from Se and S, and having a chalcopyrite structure; a transparent electrode on the light absorbing layer, wherein aback electrode side-part of the light absorbing layer is of p-type, and a transparent electrode-side part of the light absorbing layer is of n-type, the light absorbing layer has a part with an average crystal grain size of 1,000 nm to 3,000 nm in the vicinity of the back electrode, and the light absorbing layer has apart with an average crystal grain size of at most 500 nm in the vicinity of the transparent electrode or the light absorbing layer has an amorphous part in the vicinity of the transparent electrode. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144503 | POLYMER SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A polymer sheet for a solar cell, including: a first polymer layer; a second polymer layer; and a polymer support, arranged in this order, wherein the first polymer layer includes a polymer selected from the group consisting of a fluorine polymer and a silicone polymer, the first polymer layer contacts the second polymer layer, and a roughness (Rz) of an interface between the first polymer layer and the second polymer layer is in a range of from 0.2 μm to 3.0 μm. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144504 | UV CURABLE SEALING COMPOSITION AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a UV curable sealing composition for a dye-sensitized solar cell. The UV curable sealing composition includes a polymer bead as a spacer for maintaining an interval between electrodes of the dye-sensitized solar cell. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144505 | GLASS USED IN OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS, OPTICAL ELEMENT FOR CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS USING GLASS, AND CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - Provided are a glass which is used in an optical element for a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus, has excellent weather resistance, and can be easily processed into a complicated shape; an optical element for a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus using the glass; and a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus. The glass used in an optical element for a concentrating photovoltaic power generation apparatus contains, in % by mass, 30 to 80% SiO | 2014-05-29 |
20140144506 | GRATING STRUCTURE FOR DIVIDING LIGHT - A grating structure and a solar cell assembly. In one aspect, the grating structure suppresses the zero order transmission to near 0%. In another aspect, the solar cell assembly has improved absorption due to coupling with a grating structure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144507 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a substrate, a rear electrode layer on the substrate, a light-absorption layer on the rear electrode layer, the light-absorption layer including Se and S, and a buffer layer on the light-absorption layer; the light-absorption layer including a depletion region extending from a surface of the light-absorption layer adjacent to the buffer layer, the depletion region having an average S/(Se+S) mole ratio in a range of about 0.10 to about 0.30. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144508 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH SOLUTION-PROCESSED CHALCOGENIDE ABSORBER LAYER - The present invention provides a photovoltaic device, such as, a solar cell, having a substrate and an absorber layer disposed on the substrate. The absorber layer includes a doped or undoped composition represented by the formula: Cu | 2014-05-29 |
20140144509 | Compounds for Organic Photovoltaic Devices - The present invention relates to an organic solar cell comprising new truxequinone derivatives used as acceptor, electron transport material, and doped electron transport materials. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144510 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL - A photoelectric conversion element of an embodiment includes: a p-type light absorbing layer having a chalcopyrite structure; an n-type semiconductor layer on the p-type light absorbing layer; an oxide layer on the n-type semiconductor layer; and a transparent electrode on the oxide layer. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144511 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONVEYING SOLIDS THROUGH AN OUTLET PIPE - A system includes a solids pressurizing feeder and an outlet pipe coupled to an outlet channel of the solids pressurizing feeder. The outlet pipe includes a plurality of pipe segments telescopically coupled to one another such that a length of the outlet pipe is adjustable. The solids pressurizing feeder may be used to convey a mixture of solids and fluids. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144512 | Methods and Systems for Dispensing Different Liquids for High Productivity Combinatorial Processing - Provided are methods and systems for dispensing different chemicals used for high productivity combinatorial processing. A dispense panel may include multiple inlet lines for supplying different chemicals. Each inlet line is connected to its own three-way valve that either allows the supplied chemical to flow from the inlet line towards a dispense valve connected to a dispense manifold (during dispensing of the supplied chemical) or allows another chemical to flow from the dispense valve to a waste manifold (during priming of the dispense manifold with this other chemical). Specifically, during priming a chemical supplied from its inlet line and is passed through a corresponding three-way valve and is directed to its dispense valve and then into the dispense manifold. Other dispense valves and three-way valves of the dispense panel allow this chemical to flow out of the dispense manifold, thereby priming remaining parts of the panel. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144513 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING WAVE FUNCTIONAL PULSATILE MICROFLOWS BY APPLYING FOURIER COSINE SERIES AND HYDRAULIC HEAD DIFFERENCE - An apparatus for generating pulsatile flows includes a liquid vessel capable of containing a liquid, a plurality of revolving mechanisms associated with each other, and a microchannel supplied with a liquid from the liquid vessel. As the plurality of revolving mechanisms rotate, a periodically changing pressure difference occurs between the liquid vessel and the microchannel, thereby implementing a pulsatile flow having a wave functional form in the microchannel. By applying the hydraulic head difference and controlling revolution of the revolving mechanisms based on Fourier cosine series, a minute and precise pulsatile flow of a wave functional form may be implemented by means of simple configuration and fabrication, which may not easily obtained by a conventional pump. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144514 | DISPENSING AND METERING SYSTEM, IN PARTICULAR OF SUBSTANCES IN MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS, AND ALSO METHOD AND CARTRIDGE HAVING THE DISPENSING AND METERING SYSTEM - A dispensing and metering system, in particular of substances in microfluidic systems, includes a fluid and a stored substance. In an initial configuration, the stored substance is separated from the fluid by a separation element. The stored substance is dispensed to the fluid by actuation upon the separation element. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144515 | SHUTTING DOWN AN UNDERWATER FLUID PRODUCTION WELL - A production control system for an underwater well, comprises: first electrically operated means for supplying first hydraulic fluid, for opening a first control valve of the well; second electrically operated means, for supplying second hydraulic fluid at a higher pressure than said first fluid, for opening a further control valve of the well; electronic circuitry (SEM1) for providing electrical power for operating said first and second means; and means for controlling the sequence of closing said control valves as a result of a loss of electrical power from said electronic circuitry. The controlling means comprises: electrical power storage means; detection means responsive to said loss of power from said electronic circuitry; and means coupled with said detection means for using electrical power from said storage means to keep said further control valve open for a period after closure of said first control valve and close it after said period. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144516 | FIRE HYDRANT CONTROL VALVE - A method of draining a standpipe includes moving a valve control device toward a closed position sufficient to uncover at least one drain hole before the valve control device achieves a fully closed position, the at least one drain hole being disposed in a slot of a saturation ring and draining a contents of the standpipe through a drain route to an external portion of the standpipe, the drain route is defined by the drain hole in the valve seat ring, drain ports in the drain ring, outlet notches and a drain channel in the saturation ring. The drain hole is radially offset from each of the drain ports in the drain ring and each of the drain ports are radially offset from each of the outlet notches in the saturation ring. A valve control device is also disclosed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144517 | RAIL PLASMA ACTUATOR FOR HIGH-AUTHORITY FLOW CONTROL - Apparatus and methods for forming and propagating a plurality of plasma armatures along electrodes. In particular embodiments, the electrodes are flush mounted to the surface and the plasma armatures are formed and propagated at a high frequency and velocity. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144518 | VIBRATION-DRIVEN DROPLET TRANSPORT DEVICES - Methods and devices are provided for moving a droplet on an elongated track formed on a patterned surface using vibration. The elongated track includes a plurality of patterned transverse arcuate regions such that when the surface is vibrated the droplet is urged along the track as a result of an imbalance in the adhesion of a front portion of the droplet and a back portion of the droplet to the transverse arcuate regions. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144519 | AIRCRAFT NACELLE COMPRISING A REINFORCED CONNECTION BETWEEN AN AIR INTAKE AND A POWERPLANT - An aircraft nacelle comprising a first duct secured to an air intake and a second duct secured to a powerplant, the first duct comprising an exterior surface and an end portion connected to the second duct. The nacelle includes a hollow section piece in contact with the exterior surface of the first duct which extends over at least part of the circumference of that end portion of the first duct that is connected to the second duct. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144520 | Freeze damage proof water tap - An elongated pipe member having a distal end, an opposite end, and an axial direction of water flow, at least one tap member adapted to allow water to leave the pipe member, a valve member attached at the distal end of the pipe member to allow and cut-off water flow through the at least one tap member, and an accumulator means attached to an attachment receiver attached to the pipe member at a position in between the distal end and the opposite end, wherein the accumulator means extends perpendicularly upwards from the axial direction of the pipe member, and is configured such that water flowing through the water tap can also flow upwards into the accumulator means, such that when the water in the pipe member begins to freeze and expand. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144521 | SAFETY DEVICE AGAINST FLUID LEAKS FOR HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES - An anti-flooding safety device includes two connection bodies, a valve arrangement that includes a valve member, a retention member for withholding the valve member in a respective opening position, and an inner hose and an outer hose impermeable to water. The inner hose hydraulically connects the two connection bodies and extends at least in part within the outer hose so that defined between the two hoses is a gap designed to withhold inside it any possible leaking water. A connection body has a control chamber that is at least in part delimited by a movable element, and a control member is coupled to the movable element so that a displacement of the latter will cause a displacement of the control member towards a respective position of release, wherein the valve member is free to pass into its closing position. The gap is in fluid communication with the control chamber, to obtain a substantially closed volume therewith. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144522 | PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAVING Multiple UTILITY CONNECTIVITY - One aspect of this disclosure provides a packaged air conditioning & heating (PACH) system that comprises a housing, an air cooling system contained within the housing and an air heating system contained within the housing. A first utility access point is located on a first side of the housing and a second utility access point is located on a second side of the housing. The first and second utility access points provide multiple utility access connectivity for the air cooling and heating systems. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144523 | ADHESIVE TANK MELTER HAVING SLIDING LID ASSEMBLY - An adhesive melter includes a melter tank with an interior communicating with a top opening, a sealing flange surrounding the top opening, and a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes guide rails and a lid for sliding on the guide rails between an open position exposing the top opening a closed position over the top opening. The lid includes a closure surface that slides generally along a plane of the sealing flange when the lid slides on the guide rails, and the closure surface also moves in a direction transverse to the plane defined by the sealing flange simultaneous to this sliding movement. The sliding movement of the lid enables an operator to grasp the handle and control the lid movement over the full range of lid movement, while the transverse movement of the closure surface avoids stiction forces from preventing sliding movement. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144524 | BACKWATER VALVE WITH CONTROL LINKAGE - A backwater valve has a valve body, and a valve member pivotally movable about a pivot axis between an open position away from the valve body and a closed position covering the valve body. A control linkage is provided with at least one of a float or a counterweight in communication with the valve member via the control linkage to modify operation of the valve member. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144525 | Pressure Relief Valve - The present invention provides an improved pressure relief valve comprising a tubular main body with a pressure relief perforation, a pressure adjustor with an anti-leakage rubber and an anti-reverse member; wherein the main body further comprises air inlet and outlet, a channel between the inlet and outlet and with a through-hole penetrating the main body. The pressure adjustor is mounted on the through-hole and the anti-reverse member is mounted on the outlet. As the inlet is connected to an air pump and the outlet is connected to a filling-article, a pressure value is preset with the pressure adjustor such that when the filling-article reaches the preset pressure value, the anti-reverse member engages the channel to move the anti-leakage rubber of the pressure adjustor upward and the air is released from the pressure release perforation in order to stably maintain the filling-article at an air-filling state within the preset pressure value. | 2014-05-29 |