29th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 6 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140196688 | ONE-STEP STARTING CARBURETOR - A one-step starting carburetor includes a body, and a pulse generator and an oil pumping unit which are connected with the body. The oil pumping unit can produce an oil pumping function to pump fuel from an oiler to the carburetor when a flywheel of an engine is revolving. When the carburetor is operating, it only needs to pull a starting line and does not need to extrude an oil pumping ball to pump the fuel for the carburetor or to close a choke valve. After hearing a voice like ‘poop-poop’, it does not need to half open the choke valve to warm the engine or to open the choke valve after warming the engine. Thus the operation of the carburetor is simple for users' convenience. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196689 | PULSE GENERATOR USED FOR A ONE-STEP STARTING CARBURETOR - A pulse generator used for a one-step starting carburetor includes a pulse chamber, a lower cover, a support and a solenoid valve. Two types of pulse are produced in the pulse chamber: the normal pulse and the crowding pulse. The normal pulse provides the normal pulse force for the carburetor. When the engine starts in cold, the crowding pulse goes into the carburetor to concentrate the gas mixture in a mixing chamber of the carburetor. The pulse generator described herein solves the problem that the pulse force is insufficient in the four-stroke engine. The original suction pulse is modified to two directions of a suction pulse and a blowing pulse. The fuel pumping capacity of the oil pumping unit which is connected with the carburetor is greatly increased to improve working stability of the engine. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196690 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE HAVING A FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR STOP-AND-GO OPERATION - Embodiments for an internal combustion engine are provided. In one example, and internal combustion engine comprises at least two cylinders each including an injection nozzle and a fuel supply system for supplying the cylinders with fuel. The fuel supply system includes a supply line connecting each injection nozzle to a first fuel reservoir storing fuel at a first pressure, the first fuel reservoir filled by a pump provided upstream, a second fuel reservoir storing fuel at a second pressure less than the first pressure and connected to the first fuel reservoir via a connecting line for filling with fuel, and a bypass line connecting the second fuel reservoir to each injection nozzle. The bypass line opens into the fuel supply system downstream of the first fuel reservoir, thereby forming a connection point, and a shutoff element is arranged in the bypass line, opening or shutting off the bypass line. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196691 | Method And Device For Controlling A Valve - A valve includes a spring having a spring force, an actuator having an actuator force that acts against the spring force, and a tappet that can be actuated by means of the actuator. The valve also includes a sealing element, which is or can be coupled to the tappet, and a sealing seat, such that the valve is closed when the sealing element lies against the sealing seat. A current having a specified curve, proceeding from an initial value of the current to a specified final value of the current, is applied during a specified time interval of the actuator after a closing phase of the valve for a normally open valve or after an opening phase for a normally closed valve. The initial value of the current is less than the final value. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196692 | HYDRAULICALLY-ACTUATED FUEL DELIVERY TIMING ADVANCE MECHANISM FOR DIESEL ENGINES WITH MECHANICAL FUEL INJECTION PUMPS - A variable timing apparatus, for an internal combustion diesel engine equipped with a conventional mechanical fuel injection pump, includes a tubular extender having a front flange bolted to the normal injection pump mount and a rear mounting flange bolted to the injector pump. The tubular extender houses a timing drive shaft has a first end directly coupled to the engine's timing drive and a second free end equipped with a plurality of helical splines. The injection pump drive is equipped with straight splines. A spring-biased, slidable coupler, having a front end equipped with helical splines and a rear end equipped with straight splines, couples the timing drive shaft to the injection pump drive. After engine startup, oil pressure moves the sliding coupler axially rearward approximately 1.0 cm. As the slidable coupler travels axially rearward, it rotates and advances the injection timing by approximately 25 degrees. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196693 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - An internal combustion engine comprising at least one cylinder) and a crankshaft disposed at one end of the cylinder. Within each cylinder there is a pair of opposed, reciprocating pistons that form a combustion chamber ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140196694 | MULTI-PATH PURGE EJECTOR SYSTEM - Systems and methods for a multi-path purging ejector are disclosed. In one example approach, a dual path purge system for an engine comprises an ejector including a restriction, first and second inlets, and an outlet, at least one break-point at the restriction or inlets, and a shut-off valve coupled to the outlet. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196695 | EVAPORATIVE FUEL TREATMENT APPARATUS - The evaporative fuel treatment apparatus includes: a fuel tank configured to store fuel for an engine; a sub-tank that communicates with the fuel tank; an adsorber provided inside the sub-tank and configured to adsorb evaporative fuel generated inside at least one of the fuel tank and the sub-tank; a purge mechanism configured to carry out purging for introducing evaporative fuel from the adsorber into the engine; and an in-tank fuel adjustment unit configured to adjust an amount of fuel inside the sub-tank in response to an operating state of the engine, the in-tank fuel adjustment unit including a fuel introduction pump configured to be able to introduce fuel from an outside of the sub-tank to an inside of the sub-tank, the fuel introduction pump being formed of a jet pump configured to be driven by at least part of fuel discharged from the fuel pump. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196696 | SUPERCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TWIN-FLOW TURBINE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE OF SAID TYPE - A supercharged internal combustion engine may include a twin-flow turbine with variable vane geometry. One example method to operate the device permits optimized operation of the internal combustion engine at low exhaust gas flow rates. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196697 | Internal Combustion Engine Having Dedicated EGR Cylinder(s) With Intake Separate From Intake Of Main Cylinders - A method and system for using an internal combustion engine with dedicated EGR cylinders to provide an adjustable EGR rate to the main (non dedicated) cylinders. The dedicated EGR cylinder(s) are configured to receive fresh air via a fresh air intake or to receive a portion of the mixture of fresh air and EGR gas via the same mixed intake line that delivers intake to the main cylinders. If the dedicated EGR cylinder(s) receive only fresh air, the main cylinder(s) receive EGR at higher EGR rate. If the dedicated EGR cylinder(s) receive only the portion of fresh air and EGR gas, the main cylinder(s) receive EGR at a lower EGR rate. The EGR rate to the main cylinder(s) may be adjusted between these rates in response to operating conditions of the engine. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196698 | VVA CONTROL OF NOx IN A LOW AP AREA OF AN ENGINE OPERATING MAP - When the difference by which pressure in an engine exhaust manifold exceeds pressure in an engine intake manifold becomes less than a selected difference while an intake valve operating mechanism is closing cylinder intake valves at a selected time in the engine cycle, while an EGR system is conveying the engine exhaust component of an air/exhaust mixture from an exhaust system to an intake system, and a certain quantity of NOx is present in engine exhaust entering the exhaust manifold, the quantity of NOx present in engine exhaust entering the exhaust manifold is reduced below that certain quantity by causing the intake valve operating mechanism to close the cylinder intake valves earlier in the engine cycle than the selected time. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196699 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VACUUM CONTROL - Methods and systems are provided for controlling and coordinating control of a post-catalyst exhaust throttle and an EGR valve to expedite catalyst heating. By closing both valves during an engine cold start, an elevated exhaust backpressure and increased heat rejection at an EGR cooler can be synergistically used to warm each of an engine and an exhaust catalyst. The valves may also be controlled to vary an amount of exhaust flowing through an exhaust venturi so as to meet engine vacuum needs while providing a desired amount of engine EGR. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196700 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Disclosed herein is a heat exchanger with a housing casing, a first base and a second base with openings, pipes as a first flow channel for conducting a first fluid, the ends thereof being arranged in or on the openings of the first and second bases, the pipes and the first and/or the second base are arranged within the housing so that a second flow channel for conducting a second fluid is designed between the housing and the pipes, a first inlet opening for the first fluid, a first outlet opening for the first fluid, a second inlet opening for the second fluid, a second outlet opening for the second fluid, a first diffusor for directing the first fluid into the pipes, a second diffuser for directing the first fluid out of the pipes, which heat exchanger should be simple and cost-effective to produce and ensure reliable operation. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196701 | METHOD FOR OPERATING AN EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - A method is provided for operating an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system of a thermal energy source, the EGR system includes, but is not limited to an EGR circuit and an EGR cooler, the EGR cooler connected in a heat exchanging relationship with an EGR coolant circuit equipped with an EGR coolant pump. The method includes, but is not limited to monitoring a parameter (T | 2014-07-17 |
20140196702 | Ignition and Knock Tolerance in Internal Combustion Engine by Controlling EGR Composition - A method for improving ignition of a spark ignited internal combustion engine by controlling the composition of recirculated exhaust gas. It is assumed that the engine has a spark ignition system and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) loop such that at least one of the combustion cylinders is an EGR cylinder that generates an EGR stream carried by the EGR loop. Thus, the combustion charge is a mixture of air, fuel and recirculated exhaust. A first step is receiving combustibility data representing the current ignitability of the charge. It is then determined whether the energy of the ignition system is sufficient to ignite the charge. If not, the amount of hydrogen in the EGR stream is increased, which increases the ignitability of the charge. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196703 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION OPERATION OF AN ENGINE - An engine is provided that includes an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) conduit in fluidic communication with a first exhaust valve in a cylinder and an intake system, an exhaust conduit in fluidic communication with a second exhaust valve in the cylinder and an emission control device. During operation with the first valve active and the second valve deactivated, a fixed EGR level can be provided. However, during operation with the first valve deactivated and the second valve active, increased engine output can be achieved with reduced EGR without requiring additional exhaust throttling or switching valves. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196704 | TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL USING EXHAUST PRESSURE ESTIMATED FROM ENGINE CYLINDER PRESSURE - Controlling turbocharger boost pressure using exhaust pressure estimated from engine cylinder pressure. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196705 | ARCHERY GRIP SYSTEM - A system for bow gripping is disclosed. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include a grip component configured to couple to a bow. In some embodiments, the grip component may interact and/or attached to an archer's lead hand. Some components may have a third metacarpal offset that encourages a grip angle of over twenty degrees. Depending on design goals, the encouraged grip angle may also be larger or smaller than twenty degrees. The grip component may also include a mechanism for attaching the component to an archer's bow or hand. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196706 | ARCHERY BOW - In some embodiments, an archery bow comprises a riser, a first limb and a second limb. A drawstring extends between the first limb and the second limb, for example extending between rotatable members supported by the limbs. A first cable, such as a power cable, also extends between the first limb and the second limb. A cable guard is attached to the riser, which comprises a body portion and a cable engaging portion. The cable guard biases a portion of the first cable in a direction away from the riser. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196707 | MULTIPLE TOY ROCKET LAUNCHING SYSTEM - The system includes a foot-generated air pump, a launch hose which extends from the air pump and a plurality of tube launchers in fluid communication with the launch hose, extending outwardly therefrom. Individual toy foam rockets are adapted to fit in a fluid-tight relationship with the launch tubes. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196708 | ARCHERY BOW STABILIZER - An archery bow stabilizer that balances an archery bow and generally inhibits roll, pitch and/or yaw of the bow when the bow is held, drawn, or shot by an archer. The stabilizer can include an optional mounting bracket that mounts to the riser of an archery bow, one or more mounting arms, and one or more stabilizing rods joined with the arms via clamping elements. The rods can be movable forward and rearward relative to the mounting bracket and/or riser to provide a variety of weight adjustment and distribution capabilities. Optional weights can be joined with ends of the rods to provide further weight adjustment and distribution. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196709 | PROTECTIVE ACCESSORY DEVICE FOR FREESTANDING OUTDOOR COOKING UNITS - A safety device for outdoor cooking grills having a plurality of base pieces that are linearly joined such that they may be folded together for transportation or unfolded for use by interlocking the first piece with the last piece to form an enclosure. Depending on the number of base pieces used, the enclosure may take the form of triangle, octagon, or other geometric shape, and may contain an opening to facilitate ventilation. A top piece having a central opening for permitting access to the grill and an indented access point to allow a user to stand closer to the grill is positioned over the base pieces. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196710 | FOOTWEAR WARMING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND KITS - Footwear warming devices, systems, and kits. In an exemplary embodiment of a footwear warming device of the present disclosure, the device comprises a top portion coupled to a unitary portion, the unitary portion having a first side portion, a second side portion, and a front portion, and a bottom portion coupled to the first side portion, the second side portion, and the front portion, wherein the top portion defines a warmer pocket configured to receive and retain a warmer, wherein the device forms a footwear pocket configured to receive at least a front part of footwear, and wherein the device, when positioned upon the at least a front part of the footwear, is operable to warm the at least a front part of the footwear when the warmer is activated and positioned within the warmer pocket. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196711 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR COOKING APPLIANCE DURING JEWISH HOLIDAYS AND SABBATH - A cooking appliance control system for use during the Jewish Holidays or Sabbath. A timer is in communication with the oven heater element programmed to provide for scheduled activations and deactivations of the element during the Holidays. Prior to the Holiday the timer is programmed, the oven is activated to the predetermined temperature, and the timer program is then activated to provide for activation of the heater element to the predetermined temperature and deactivation in accordance with the schedule during the Holiday. Additionally, a switch selectively activates and deactivates the ignition circuits of the burners. This permits, one of the gas burner heater elements to be lighted by the appliance before the Holiday when the ignition circuits are activated to provide a flame to light the other burners when the ignition circuits are deactivated during the Holiday. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196712 | OVEN APPLIANCE AND A GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAME - A gas burner assembly for an oven appliance is provided. The gas burner assembly includes a pair of burner tubes. A runner tube extends between and can fluidly connect the burner tubes of the pair of burner tubes. The runner tube can assist with carrying flames between the burner tubes of the pair of burner tubes. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196713 | GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY FOR AN OVEN APPLIANCE - A gas burner assembly for an oven appliance is provided. The gas burner assembly includes a pair of burner tubes and a runner tube that extends between the pair of burner tubes. The gas burner assembly also includes features for obstructing a flow of gaseous fuel within the pair of burner tubes and/or directing gaseous fuel from the pair of burner tubes into the runner tube. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196714 | Fireplace Disposable Tray - Fireplace Disposable Tray is a non-flammable aluminum tray use for the sole purpose to capturing burning ash, coal, from wood, and/or fireplace burning log inside of a fireplace. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196715 | ACID HYDROLYSIS OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS WITH MINIMAL USE OF AN ACID CATALYST - This specification describes a process of producing a monomeric sugar stream, with little or no acid addition, from an oligomeric sugar solution using the intrinsic features of the mildly pre-treated vegetable or ligno-cellulosic biomass, namely the presence of naturally occurring salts. This is accomplished by lowering the pH of the oligomer sugar solution with little or no addition of an acid and then exposing the biomass with the lowered pH to an elevated temperature greater than 80° C. for a time sufficient to hydrolyze the components of the biomass. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196716 | Electronic Cigarette Device and Electronic Cigarette Thereof - The present invention discloses an electronic cigarette including connected first and second bodies. Opposing ends of the first and second stem bodies are respectively provided with matched first and second insertion members making the first and second stem bodies be stably connected with each other. Herein, a side wall of the first insertion member is provided circumferentially with a locking member of which a protrusion end is arc-shaped, while a side wall of the second insertion member is correspondingly provided with a locking groove engaged with the locking member such that the locking member is inserted therein. The locking member is provided on the first stem body and the corresponding locking groove is provided on the second stem body, thus realizing secure connection between the first and second stem bodies, making the structure simple, bringing out convenience in assembling and disassembling process and high stability. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196717 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE ADOPTING ORGANIC COTTON - An electronic cigarette adopting organic cotton includes a liquid storage component and an atomizing device, the atomizing device includes a hollow spiral heating wire, a liquid guiding member inserted in the heating wire, the liquid guiding member is made of non-fiberglass organic cotton materials; the atomizing device further includes a smog conduit inserted in the liquid storage component for supporting the liquid storage component and serving as a channel for the smog, the smog conduit comprises an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve, one inserted into another to position the liquid guiding member therebetween, and the liquid guiding member has its opposite ends respectively to be protruded out of an outer sidewall of the smog conduit and firmly abut against an inner sidewall of the liquid storage component. This kind of electronic cigarettes is harmless to the human body and has stable and reliable inner structure. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196718 | DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present disclosure relates to a disposable electronic cigarette. The disposable electronic cigarette includes a housing, a battery assembly and an atomization device. The housing is hollow, and defines openings at two opposite ends. The battery assembly and the atomization device are connected, and disposed inside the housing. The atomization device includes a liquid absorption member, a glass fiber tube, an electrical heating component and a liquid stopper. The electrical heating component further includes a heating wire and a liquid-conducting core. The battery assembly includes a cell core, a controller and an LED lamp. A lampshade is provided on a first end of the housing, and a mouthpiece cover is arranged at a second end of the housing. The beneficial effects are that the battery assembly and atomization device are provided inside the housing to form one piece, avoiding assembling before smoking. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196719 | OXYGEN CONSERVATION SYSTEM FOR COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT - An emergency oxygen supply system for use on aircraft in the event of a loss in cabin pressure is configured for delivering allotments of oxygen and timing the delivery such allotments to each passenger so as maximize the efficiency of the transfer of such oxygen into the passenger's bloodstream. The delivery of each allotment is selected so that the entire allotment is available for inhalation into the region of the lung most efficient at oxygen transfer while the volume of the allotment is selected to substantially coincide with the volume of such region of the lung. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196720 | NASAL CUSHION INCLUDING A CONFORTABLE SEPTUM/NARE SEAL - A cushion ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140196721 | Pressure release means and placement indicator for inflatable catheter or respiratory gas supply retention means - Under- and overinflation of retention balloons and cuffs for catheters including Foley catheters, and for endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes, laryngeal mask airways and similar devices is correlated with hospital acquired infections and with patient injury. In this patent, a solution that correctly inflates inflatable retention devices is taught, whereby a pressure release means is incorporated into the inflation pathway from the fluid input syringe to the retention means while inflating. This pressure release means can be set to open at or near the optimal fluid pressure so that overinflation can be prevented by releasing any pressure above the optimal pressure and underinflation can be prevented by a user pressurizing the cuff until the valve is noticed to open. As well, observation of fluid leaked through the pressure relief means can indicate misplacement of the retention means, allowing the user to reposition it before patient injury occurs. The invention is presented as a standalone part and in a format whereby the invention is integrated into existing airway cuff inflation designs. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196722 | TRACHEAL TUBE SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED PATIENT COMFORT - A tracheal tube system includes a tracheal tube assembly having a cannula configured to be positioned in a patient airway, and a connector coupled to the proximal end of the cannula. The tracheal tube assembly further includes a flange member secured about the cannula. The flange member includes an interior face configured to be disposed onto a patient neck when in use and a first plurality of protrusions disposed on top of the interior face, wherein the cannula and the connector form a contiguous passageway for exchanging fluid with the patient airway in operation. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196723 | BRIDLE DELIVERY SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING NASAL TUBES - Systems, methods, and apparatus for securing nasal tubes are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a bridle, a magnetic portion connected to the bridle, a delivery probe, a retrieval probe, and a clamp. The delivery probe includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends, the distal end configured to deliver the magnetic portion, and a bridle lock configured to release the bridle upon actuation of an actuator. The retrieval probe includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends, the distal end including a magnetic portion configured to magnetically couple with the other magnetic portion, and a magnetic coupling indicator configured to provide an indication in response to a magnetic coupling. The clamp includes a channel portion with an inside diameter larger than an outside diameter of a nasal tube. The clamp is configured to secure the nasal tube following placement of the bridle by the delivery and retrieval probes. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196724 | TRACHEAL DILATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A tracheal dilator system and method of manufacture are provided, suitable for dilating a passageway into a patient airway. In one embodiment, a medical system having a tracheal dilator is provided. The tracheal dilator includes a first plurality of openings and a guide lumen configured to provide a pathway for the insertion of a guide wire during use of the tracheal dilator. The tracheal dilator further includes a first flow lumen configured to fluidly couple the first plurality of openings to a medical device, wherein the medical device is configured to provide a suctioning force through the first plurality of openings during use of the tracheal dilator. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196725 | MOUTHGUARD ASSEMBLY - A mouthguard assembly is provided. The mouthguard assembly includes a generally curved mouthguard for insertion into a user's mouth having an outer portion and inner portion, a channel formed within the outer or inner portion of the mouthguard, and an attachment means housed within the channel. The user can extend the attachment means out of the channel to temporarily attach the mouthguard assembly to clothing or apparatus of the user for storage of the mouthguard when it is not used. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196726 | INTEGRAL MOUTHGUARD OXYGEN MASK - A single use, disposable, oxygen mask having an integral mouthguard/bite-block, and an oxygen intake port having a right angle is placed centrally on a side of the mask along with a right angle port to facilitate an endoscopic procedure. A patient biting down on the bite-block portion of the mouthguard keeps the mask in place. The mask has a concave shaped body that fits over and around the nose and mouth of the patient. An exhaler side port is provided on an opposite side of the mask. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196727 | Corded Hearing Protective Device And Method Of Manufacturing The Same - A hearing protective device is provided including a first sound attenuating element, a second sound attenuating element, a flexible elongated member connecting the first sound attenuating element and the second sound attenuating element, and a knot formed in the flexible elongated member, the knot is untied by moving the first sound attenuating element in a direction away from second sound attenuating element. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196728 | TOBACCO SMOKE FILTER AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - A method of producing a flavoured tobacco smoke filter or filter element comprising a self sustaining longitudinally extending cylindrical core comprising fibres or filaments of tobacco smoke filtering material which are bonded at their points of contact; the method comprising a step of applying a flavouring agent to a longitudinally advancing flow of filters and/or filter elements and/or multiple filter rods. Filters and filter elements are also provided. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196729 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING CIGARETTES AND FILTER SUBASSEMBLIES WITH SQUEEZABLE FLAVOR CAPSULE - A cigarette filter subassembly is manufactured from a filter member having absorbent material encased within an outer cover. A plunger is passed axially through the absorbent material such that a pointed leading end of the plunger displaces the absorbent material radially outwardly against the cover to form a liner of compressed absorbent material along the cover's inside surface. An inner surface of the liner surrounds a hollow axial opening which is to receive absorbent members and capsules inserted axially therein. The capsules are adapted to be broken by a smoker to release an additive material which modifies characteristics of tobacco smoke. An outer cylindrical surface of the plunger optionally carries a transferable binder material that becomes smeared onto the inner surface of the liner to form thereon a coating which is impermeable to the additive material released from the capsule. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196730 | TOBACCO INBRED PLANTS K326 SRC, CMS K326 SRC, K346 SRC, CMS K346 SRC, NC1562-1 SRC, NCTG-61 SRC, CMS NCTG-61 SRC AND HYBRID NC196 SRC - The present disclosure provides tobacco inbred plants K326 SRC, CMS K326 SRC, K346 SRC, CMS K346 SRC, NC1562-1 SRC, NCTG-61 SRC, CMS NCTG-61 SRC and hybrid NC196 SRC. The present disclosure also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present disclosure also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196731 | AROMA PACK FOR AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The present disclosure generally relates to an aroma pack for electronic cigarettes. The aroma pack comprises an aromatic insert, which is infused with a tobacco-like aroma, located within a housing positioned inside the aroma pack. The aromatic insert emits the scent of tobacco when the top cover of the pack is opened. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196732 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette comprises an atomizer and further comprises a connector as well as a charger which is electrically connected to the atomizer though the connector; the charger is manual chargers for providing power to the atomizer though the connector. The electronic cigarette in the present invention can be charged by the manual charger which is convenient to use. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196733 | Electronic Cigarette - The present invention provides an electronic cigarette including a soft pipe-stem composed of a stem portion and a mouthpiece. The stem portion is provided with a film onto its external wall. Using the pipe-stem made from soft material and attaching the film onto the external wall of the stem portion of the pipe-stem, the electronic cigarette can lead to soft and real experience of holding the cigar in hand and sucking by mouth, is more mimic and healthier. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196734 | Electronic Cigarette Tightly Engaged By Expansion - The present invention is related to an electronic cigarette tightly engaged by expansion, which includes a sucking rod and a power rod, the sucking rod is configured with a first connector, the first connector includes a first seat and a first pole which are respectively served as two connecting electrodes of the first connector, and the first seat is configured with a first expanding portion; the power rod is configured with a second connector, the second connector comprises a second seat and a second pole which are respectively served as two connecting electrodes of the second connector, the second seat is configured with a second expanding portion tightly engaged with the first expanding portion by expansion; the first and second expanding portions are mutually tightly engaged by expansion to make the first connector to abut against the second connector and make the first pole to abut against the second pole. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196735 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - The invention is related to an electronic cigarette, including a hollow and tubular cigarette pipe, the cigarette pipe being divided into a cigarette rod and a mouthpiece, and the cigarette rod and/or the mouthpiece have paper film attached on its surface. With paper film attached to outer surface of the cigarette rod and/or the mouthpiece, the electronic cigarette presents a real feeling as gripping cigarette between fingers or in mouth, a high simulation, and a realer experience to the user. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196736 | ARTICLE INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION FOR USE IN AN ELECTRICALLY HEATED SMOKING SYSTEM - A smoking article includes identification information encoded on the smoking article. The smoking article can be used with an electrically heated smoking system having a detector for detecting the smoking article and distinguishing the smoking article from other articles based on the identification information. A cleaning article includes identification information encoded on the cleaning article. The cleaning article cleans an electrically heated smoking system having a detector for detecting the cleaning article and distinguishing the cleaning article from other articles based on the identification information. An electrically heated smoking system for receiving an article configured for use with the smoking system includes: a cavity for receiving the article having identification information encoded thereon, a heating element, a power supply, electrical hardware, and a detector capable of detecting the presence of the article in the cavity and distinguishing the article from other articles based on the identification information. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196737 | Electronic Cigarette with Simulation Filter Tip Structure - The present application is directed to an electronic cigarette with a simulation filter tip structure, including an atomizer element and a battery element situated within the cigarette stem. The surface of the cigarette stem is covered by a sticker piece. The anterior end of the cigarette stem is extended axially with a simulation filter tip structure in cylindrical shape made of soft material. The electronic cigarette is soft in texture, light in weight, while its filter tip is not easily dismantled during usage, which brings about good sensation and high comfort without the feeling of fatigue easily. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196738 | HAIR CARE SOLUTION PROTECTING NATURAL HAIR FROM GLUING PRODUCTS - The hair gluing product of the invention is clear gel or crystallizing protective growth serum that dries down to form a peelable film over your natural hair and scalp. The invention allows for application of hair bonding glue without damaging natural hair or scalp. It contains aloe extract, tea tree oil, chamomile extract. It is available in an assortment of colors. The purpose of the gel or serum is to protect client's natural hair/scalp from being damaged by the use of hair bonding glue, which is used for weaving styles. When hair bonding glue is applied directly to the natural hair and scalp it has a tendency to cause breakage and leads to damage hair the invention will cover the natural hair, which will allow the hair bonding glue to be applied directly to the shield that appears after the invention dries on the hair/scalp. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196739 | HAIR AUGMENTER ATTACHMENT DEVICE INCLUDING HAIR CLIP POCKETS - An apparatus comprises a hair clip pocket that includes a first hair clip pocket panel located on a first side of the hair clip pocket, a second hair clip pocket panel located on a second, opposing side of the hair clip pocket, the second hair clip pocket panel including at least one slit, and an opening located between the first hair clip pocket panel and the second hair clip pocket panel. The hair clip pocket is configured such that a hair clip is selectively insertable into the opening through the at least one slit such that a portion of the hair clip is constrained by the hair clip pocket, and a portion of the hair clip extends outside the hair clip pocket through the at least one slit. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196740 | HAIR CARE PRODUCTS WITH ENHANCED CARE PERFORMANCE - The present invention describes compositions for the treatment of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, that significantly improve the conditioning properties and also the shine and feel of keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, as compared with prior-art compositions. The compositions according to the invention include as essential ingredients cationic ammonium compounds, amidoamines, ester oils, cationic polymers and sugar surfactants. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196741 | PROCESS FOR TREATING STRAIGHTENED KERATIN FIBRES - The present invention relates to a process for treating straightened keratin fibres, in which a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid in its acid or salified form, the pH being greater than 8, is applied to the straightened keratin fibres. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196742 | Method Of Using Cosmetic Compositions Including Natural Or Naturally Derived Polyesters - A method for styling hair comprising the steps of applying to substantially dry hair, a composition comprising at least one naturally derived poly(lactic acid) film-forming polymer and a carrier; and shaping hair. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196743 | INTERDENTAL CLEANING DEVICE - An interdental cleaning device is adapted for use with a dental floss roll and includes a main body and a floss holder. The main body defines a receiving space configured to receive the dental floss roll. The floss holder is pivotally connected to the main body and defines a guiding channel that is in spatial communication with the receiving space. The floss holder has a securing end, and an open end that is spaced apart from the securing end and that is formed with an opening to spatially communicate the guiding channel with external environment. A to-be-used segment of the dental floss roll is extendible through the opening of the open end via the guiding channel so as to be secured at the securing end of the floss holder. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196744 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING A BRUSH SURFACE HAVING A CONTAMINATION - A method for cleaning a brush surface having a contamination is provided. The method includes steps of: providing a mechanical wave; and stripping off the contamination from the brush surface by the mechanical wave. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196745 | Method and Apparatus for Removing Biofouling From a Protected Surface in a Liquid Environment - A system includes a UV light source and an optical medium coupled to receive UV light from the UV light source. The optical medium is configured to emit UV light proximate to a surface from which biofouling is to be removed once the biofouling has adhered to the protected surface. A method corresponds to the system. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196746 | IN SITU CHAMBER CLEAN WITH INERT HYDROGEN HELIUM MIXTURE DURING WAFER PROCESS - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a method for cleaning a processing chamber during substrate processing. During a first substrate processing step, a plasma is formed from a gas mixture of argon, helium, and hydrogen in the processing chamber. In a second substrate processing step, an argon plasma is formed in the processing chamber. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196747 | Velcro Lint Remover - An improved lint removing assembly consisting of Velcro hooks. The Velcro hooks hold and lift lint or hair from garments. The first embodiment calls for a predetermined square base comfortably fitting in the palm of the hand. The Velcro hooks attached to base completes the cleaning assembly. The garment will be completely lint free by utilizing vertical and/or horizontal palm motion. A serrated element will keep the Velcro hooks clean. In the second embodiment, the square base is replaced by rods. The Velcro hooks are attached to an expanded circular base that allows for maximum surface contact between the Velcro and the garment. The materials are readily available that would facilitate the second embodiment. Other cleaning embodiments can readily be created to fit cleaning specifications and needs because of the flexibility of the Velcro material. Color can be added to enhance the attractiveness of the embodiments. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196748 | PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRECISION APPLICATION OF CLEANING POLYMER TO OPTICS - Novel devices and methods for cleaning optics are disclosed. A polymer can be sprayed onto the surface of an optic to capture contaminants. A spray cone can be used to limit the area of the polymer application. As the polymer solidifies, contaminants are captured and subsequently removed together with the polymer. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196749 | CRYOGENIC LIQUID CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A cryogenic cleaning apparatus is disclosed. The cryogenic cleaning apparatus has a source of cryogen, a nozzle coupled to the source of cryogen, the nozzle including a main passage adapted to receive the cryogen, one or more auxiliary gas inlets adapted to supply an auxiliary gas to mix with the cryogen either within the nozzle or at a nozzle exit of the nozzle to produce cryogen droplets, and a heated holder adapted to receive a substrate to be cleaned. Cryogenic cleaning methods adapted to clean substrates are provided, as are numerous other aspects. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196750 | PREPARATION METHODS FOR TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A delivery device for a collapsible prosthetic heart valve includes a support shaft around which a compartment is defined, an inner shaft extending through the support shaft and adapted to slide relative to the support shaft along a longitudinal axis thereof, the inner shaft having a lumen therethrough, and a distal sheath operatively connected at a distal end to the inner shaft and slidable therewith. The compartment may receive the valve in an assembled condition, and may be selectively covered and uncovered by the distal sheath. A first flow path may provide flow communication between the lumen of the inner shaft and the compartment. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196751 | METHOD FOR SANITIZING FRESH PRODUCE - A method for sanitizing produce, by: treating the produce with a chlorine dioxide solution for a period of time sufficient to sanitize the produce; treating the produce with a solution containing chlorine for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce; and treating the produce with a solution containing peroxyacetic acid for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce, where treating with the chlorine dioxide solution, the solution containing chlorine, and the solution containing peroxyacetic acid yields at least an additional 1 log unit reduction in microbial load, as compared to produce treated with a single solution selected from the chlorine dioxide solution, the solution containing chlorine, and the solution containing peroxyacetic acid. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196752 | DISHWASHER WHEREIN OZONE WASH IS APPLIED - By means of the present invention, in dishwashers ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140196753 | REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE RESIN AND RECOVERY OF REGENERANT SOLUTION - An apparatus and method for regenerating spent ion exchange resin and recovering regenerant fluid is described. A regeneration system has a regeneration vat, a regeneration solution tank, a regenerant recovery tank, a chemical dispenser, a solids separator, a pH adjuster and a pump. The regeneration vat holds the spent resin and is connected to the regeneration solution tank to allow transfer of regenerant solution into the regeneration vat. Spent regenerant fluid travels to the regenerant recovery tank, where it is treated with chemicals provided from the chemical dispenser. The solids separator receives the treated regenerant liquid and separates precipitate flocs from the treated regenerant liquid. The concentration of chloride ions in the separated regenerant solution can be adjusted by the pH adjuster to form fresh regenerant solution. The pump pumps the fresh regenerant solution to the regenerant solution tank to regenerate additional spent cation exchange resin. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196754 | DISPENSER OPTIMIZATION FOR EASIER CLOSING - A detergent dispenser for dispensing detergent in a domestic appliance, the detergent dispenser comprising a housing, a container defined in said housing and adapted to store detergent, a movable cover adapted to close and seal the container, and at least one extension depending from the cover, said at least one extension adapted to clear detergent from a perimeter of the container as the cover moves. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196755 | DISHWASHER APPLIANCE AND A SPRAY ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAME - A dishwasher appliance and a spray assembly for the same are provided. The spray assembly includes a spray body and features for moving the spray body within a wash chamber of the dishwasher appliance. Wash fluid coverage within the wash chamber can be improved by moving the spray body within the wash chamber. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196756 | ADJUSTABLE DISHWASHER CONDUIT VALVE SYSTEM - A spray arm assembly is provided that is configured for receiving a docking station at two different heights so as to, for example, accommodate an adjustable upper rack in a dishwasher appliance. The spray arm assembly includes a chamber and a check valve plate having two check valves with closure protrusions extending therefrom to provide this functionality. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196757 | GAIT DEVICE WITH A CRUTCH - A system method and device, the system including a gait device for facilitating a gait of a person over a surface and one or a plurality of crutches to provide support over the surface the gait device, each of said one or a plurality of crutches including a locomotion facilitator to enhance locomotion of that crutch over the surface and a mechanism to modify the locomotion of that crutch over the surface. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196758 | THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION UNIT - A thermoelectric power generation unit includes: a bottom plate and a heat exchange member which are made of a thermal conductor; a thermoelectric power generation module and a spacer which are interposed between the bottom plate and the heat exchange member; and a side wall provided to cover a gap between the bottom plate and the heat exchange member. Moreover, a circuit board on which a circuit that is driven by electric power obtained by the thermoelectric power generation module is mounted is stored in a space surrounded by the bottom plate, the heat exchange member, and the side wall. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196759 | Two-Sided Solar Cell - A solar cell configuration that is comprised of two individual solar cells mounted on a common, rigid, electrical insulator and such that the photoactive sides of the two solar cells are opposite each other and where these elements are integrated into one combined unit and wired together in series or parallel or wired to separate devices and where the electrical insulator may further provide structural integrity to the whole device. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196760 | SOLAR CELL AND SOLAR MODULE - A solar cell and a solar module are provided which have improved output characteristics. A solar cell ( | 2014-07-17 |
20140196761 | Solar tracker and related methods, devices, and systems - Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a solar tracker assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a base having a track, a centrally-positioned base member, a motor operably coupled to the base member, and a plurality of arms extending from the base member towards the track, with the track including a plurality of arcuate members that are assembled to form the track. A rotatable frame is coupled to the arms and has one or more towers and an actuator positioned on the one or more towers. A pivoting frame is coupled to the one or more towers, with the pivoting frame configured to carry a solar panel array. In operation, the motor can rotate the base member and arms around a Z-axis to position the rotatable frame at azimuth and the actuator can move the pivoting frame around an X-Y axis to position the pivoting frame at zenith. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196762 | METHODS FOR FORMING OPTIMIZED LENSES ANDDEVICES THEREOF - This technology relates generally to methods for the fabrication of high performance lenses, in particular, lenses including a glass carrier and an at least partially transmissive layer with one or more slope facets coupled together by one of more draft facets on a surface of the glass carrier. The methods involve identifying geometric errors in the slope and draft facets to create correction factors and forming corrected slope and draft facets based on the correction factors. This technology also relates to the resulting lenses and lens arrays. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196763 | Red Phosphor and Light-Emitting Element - In order to provide a novel CaS:Eu series red phosphor in which moisture-resistance has been improved, a red phosphor is proposed, containing Ba at 0.001 to 1.00 mol % with respect to CaS in a red phosphor represented by the general formula: CaS:Eu. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196764 | CONCENTRATING SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR - Systems, methods, and apparatus by which solar energy may be collected to provide electricity, heat, or a combination of electricity and heat are disclosed herein. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196765 | SYSTEM OF VERTICALLY MOUNTING AN ARRAY OF CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A system of harvesting solar energy is described whereby cylindrical tubular solar photovoltaic cells are vertically mounted into a high density array with their longitudinal axis in the vertical direction. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196766 | SOLAR PANEL - A solar panel is described. The solar panel has at least a) a support layer, b) a first intermediate layer, arranged on top of the support layer, c) at least one crystalline solar cell, arranged on top of the intermediate layer, d) a second intermediate layer, arranged on top of the crystalline solar cell, e) a front pane from glass having a thickness of 0.85 to 2.8 mm, arranged on top of the second intermediate layer, and f) an edge reinforcing structure. The edge reinforcing structure projects from the front pane by a height of at least 0.5 mm and has at least one drain channel in every corner of the solar panel. The drain channel connects the interior and the exterior of the edge reinforcing structure. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196767 | Photovoltaic Module Assembly And Method Of Assembling The Same - A photovoltaic module assembly is mounted on a frame of a racking system of a photovoltaic module installation site. The photovoltaic module assembly includes at least one photovoltaic module and at least one rash. The photovoltaic module includes a back sheet, at least one crystalline silicon photovoltaic cell supported on the back sheet, a first encapsulant layer formed from a silicone composition supported on the photovoltaic cell, and a cover sheet supported on the first encapsulant layer. The rail is fixed relative to the back sheet and is configured to support the one photovoltaic module on the racking system. Adhesive adheres the back sheet of the photovoltaic module to the rail. The adhesive is formed from a room-temperature vulcanizing silicone composition and has a thickness from the rail to the back sheet of between 2.3 mm and 6.0 mm. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196768 | MODULE FABRICATION OF SOLAR CELLS WITH LOW RESISTIVITY ELECTRODES - One embodiment of the present invention provides a solar module. The solar module includes a front-side cover, a back-side cover, and a plurality of solar cells situated between the front- and back-side covers. A respective solar cell includes a multi-layer semiconductor structure, a front-side electrode situated above the multi-layer semiconductor structure, and a back-side electrode situated below the multi-layer semiconductor structure. Each of the front-side and the back-side electrodes comprises a metal grid. A respective metal grid comprises a plurality of finger lines and a single busbar coupled to the finger lines. The single busbar is configured to collect current from the finger lines. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196769 | MOUNTING STRUCTURES FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - Mounting systems for PV modules and assemblies of modules, including apparatus and methods of use. The disclosed systems generally involve mounting a flexible photovoltaic module in a slight arch, bending it with a large radius around one axis of the module. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196770 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND SYSTEM - In at least one aspect of this disclosure, a photovoltaic module includes a frame, at least one photovoltaic cell disposed on the frame, a photovoltaic junction box electrically connected to the at least one photovoltaic cell and having a first photovoltaic junction box terminal and a second a photovoltaic junction box terminal, a first frame terminal electrically connected to the first photovoltaic junction box terminal via a first wire disposed within the frame, a second frame terminal electrically connected to the second photovoltaic junction box terminal via a second wire disposed within the frame, a third frame terminal, and a fourth frame terminal electrically connected to the third frame terminal via a third wire. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196771 | THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH HYDROPHOBIC REAR-SIDE COATING - A thin-film photovoltaic module with hydrophobic rear-side coating is described. The module has a substrate, wherein at least one hydrophobic coating is arranged on a rear side of the substrate, a photovoltaic layer structure on a front side of the substrate, and a covering sheet, which is areally connected to the front side of the substrate via a rear side of the substrate with at least one intermediate layer. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196772 | PROCESS FOR MAKING SILVER POWDER PARTICLES WITH SMALL SIZE CRYSTALLITES - The process for making silver powder particles with small size crystallites uses a combination of gum arabic and maleic acid with the reduction of a silver salt with ascorbic acid, Silver thick film paste containing these silver powder particles can be used in electronic applications to form electrodes for semiconductor devices and, in particular, solar cells. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196773 | MULTI-JUNCTION III-V SOLAR CELL - A multi junction solar cell structure includes a top photovoltaic cell including III-V semiconductor materials and a silicon-based bottom photovoltaic cell. A thin, germanium-rich silicon germanium buffer layer is provided between the top and bottom cells. Fabrication techniques for producing multi junction III-V solar cell structures, lattice-matched or pseudomorphic to germanium, on silicon substrates is further provided wherein silicon serves as the bottom cell. The open circuit voltage of the silicon cell may be enhanced by localized back surface field structures, localized back contacts, or amorphous silicon-based heterojunction back contacts. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196774 | MULTI-JUNCTION III-V SOLAR CELL - A multi junction solar cell structure includes a top photovoltaic cell including III-V semiconductor materials and a silicon-based bottom photovoltaic cell. A thin, germanium-rich silicon germanium buffer layer is provided between the top and bottom cells. Fabrication techniques for producing multi junction III-V solar cell structures, lattice-matched or pseudomorphic to germanium, on silicon substrates is further provided wherein silicon serves as the bottom cell. The open circuit voltage of the silicon cell may be enhanced by localized back surface field structures, localized back contacts, or amorphous silicon-based heterojunction back contacts. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196775 | SYNTHESIS METHOD OF CU(IN,GA)SE2 NANOROD OR NANOWIRE AND MATERIALS INCLUDING THE SAME - A method of fabricating CIGS nanorod or nanowire according to one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a deposition preparation step of placing a raw material including copper, indium, gallium and selenium and a substrate, and a deposition step of growing CIGS nanorod or nanowire on the substrate by maintaining an internal temperature of a reactor, in which carrier gas flows at a constant flow rate, at a temperature in the range of 850 to 1000° C. According to the method, Cu(In,Ga)Se | 2014-07-17 |
20140196776 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate, a first electrode layer on the substrate, a plurality of light absorbing columns on the first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer on the light absorbing columns. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196777 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method for manufacturing the solar cell are discussed. An embodiment of the method includes forming an emitter region containing impurities of a second conductive type opposite a first conductive type at a back surface of a semiconductor substrate containing impurities of the first conductive type, forming a passivation layer paste containing impurities of the first conductive type on the emitter region, selectively performing a thermal process on a first partial area of the passivation layer paste to form a back surface field region containing impurities of the first conductive type at a partial area of the emitter region, forming a plurality of openings in partial areas of the passivation layer paste to form a passivation layer, forming a first electrode connected to the emitter region, and forming a second electrode connected to the back surface field region. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196778 | LIGHT ABSORBING MATERIAL AND SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE SAME - A light absorbing material may have an energy bandgap of greater than or equal to about 0.8 eV and an absorption coefficient of greater than about 2.1×10 | 2014-07-17 |
20140196779 | MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELLS WITH THROUGH-SUBSTRATE VIAS - Multi junction solar cells and methods for making multi junction solar cells are disclosed. Back-contact-only multi junction solar cells wherein the side facing the sun, is capable of withstanding environments for use in space are disclosed. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196780 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES WITH AN INTERFACIAL BAND-GAP MODIFYING STRUCTURE AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A Schottky-barrier-reducing layer is provided between a p-doped semiconductor layer and a transparent conductive material layer of a photovoltaic device. The Schottky-barrier-reducing layer can be a conductive material layer having a work function that is greater than the work function of the transparent conductive material layer. The conductive material layer can be a carbon-material layer such as a carbon nanotube layer or a graphene layer. Alternately, the conductive material layer can be another transparent conductive material layer having a greater work function than the transparent conductive material layer. The reduction of the Schottky barrier reduces the contact resistance across the transparent material layer and the p-doped semiconductor layer, thereby reducing the series resistance and increasing the efficiency of the photovoltaic device. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196781 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THICK-FILM ELECTRODE - A method of manufacturing a thick-film electrode comprising steps of: (a) applying a conductive paste onto a substrate comprising, (i) 100 parts by weight of a conductive powder, wherein the conductive powder is 16 to 49 weight percent based on the weight of the conductive paste; (ii) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a metal additive comprising bismuth (Bi); (iii) 1 to 25 parts by weight of a glass frit; and (iv) 50 to 300 parts by weight of an organic medium; and (b) firing the applied conductive paste to form the thick-film electrode, wherein thickness of the thick-film electrode is 0.5 to 15 μm. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196782 | METHOD FOR MAKING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MADE THEREBY - Disclosed is a method for yield enhancement of making a semiconductor device. The method for yield enhancement of making a semiconductor device comprises the steps of: providing the semiconductor device comprising an epitaxial layer including a defect; forming a dielectric layer on the epitaxial layer; detecting and identifying a location of the defect; and etching the dielectric layer and leaving a part of the dielectric layer to cover an area substantially corresponding to the detected defect. The semiconductor device made by the method is also disclosed. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196783 | SOLAR CELL, SOLAR CELL MODULE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes bus bar portions and finger portions . Each of the finger portions has a first end portion that extends in a longitudinal direction of the finger portion, and a second end portion that is connected to the bus bar portion. The first end portion has a triangular cross section, and the second end portion has a trapezoidal cross section. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196784 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS WITH SELF CONCENTRATING EFFECT - Novel structures of photonics devices (e.g. photovoltaic cells also called as solar cells) are provided. The Cells are based on the micro (or nano) structures which could not only increase the surface area but also have the capability of self-concentrating the light incident onto the photonics devices. Using of such structures, it is possible to achieve significant performance improvement. For example, if such structures are used in the photovoltaic cells, large power generation capability per unit physical area is possible over the conventional cells, and have enormous applications such as in space, in commercial, residential and industrial applications. Such structures are also beneficial to other photonics devices such as photodetector to enhance the performance. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196785 | LIGHT CONCENTRATION MODULE - A light concentration module includes a primary light concentration plate, a light concentration component and an electricity generation module. The primary light concentration plate includes a primary light concentration surface and a light-emitting surface. The primary light concentration surface is used for collecting light. The light-emitting surface is used for emitting light collected by the primary light concentration surface. The light concentration component includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface collects light from the light-emitting surface. The area of the first surface is larger than the area of the second surface. The second surface is used for emitting light collected by the first surface. The electricity generation module is used for converting energy from light into electricity. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196786 | A COMPOSITE GLASS PLATE - In order to obtain a composite glass plate which shields infrared light and/or ultraviolet light, two glass substrates on which transparent conductive layers are formed respectively are disposed with the transparent conductive layers thereof facing each other. Infrared light is shielded and electric power is generated by using one glass substrate as a light incident side electrode, disposing a silicon dioxide particle layer thereon, and filling a colorless electrolyte between the two glass substrates. Further, ultraviolet light is also shielded by disposing a titanium dioxide layer on the other glass substrate. This composite glass plate is used as a window glass plate to shield only infrared light and/or ultraviolet light and transmit only visible light. | 2014-07-17 |
20140196787 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL, ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR POLYMER AND COMPOSITION FOR ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL USED THEREFOR - An organic photovoltaic cell, containing a first electrode; a second electrode; and a photoelectric conversion layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the photoelectric conversion layer contains a polymer having a structural unit represented by formula (I): | 2014-07-17 |