31st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140209075 | Fuel Air Mixer for Combustion Engines - A fuel air mixer includes a fuel air mixing tube having an inlet, an outlet, and an inlet inner diameter. A collar is attached at the mixing tube inlet and includes a first cylindrical portion upstream of the mixing tube inlet, and a body portion encircling the mixing tube at the mixing tube inlet and forming a fuel reservoir around the mixing tube inlet. The first cylindrical portion is spaced from the mixing tube inlet to create a gap placing the fuel reservoir in fluid communication with the mixing tube inlet. The first cylindrical portion has an inner diameter that is smaller than the inlet inner diameter so air flowing through the first cylindrical portion and into the mixing tube inlet draws gaseous fuel from the fuel reservoir into the mixing tube through the gap. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209076 | IGNITION PLUG AND METHOD FOR THE IGNITION OF A FUEL-AIR MIXTURE BY MEANS OF AN IGNITION PLUG OF SAID TYPE - An adjustable ignition plug, with one or more variable electrodes, and a method to adjust the electrode gap spacing based on various engine operating parameters. This better enables the reliable ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a cylinder of a direct-injection internal combustion engine under various engine operating conditions. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209077 | MOTORCYCLE IGNITION COIL ASSEMBLY - In accordance with one embodiment, an ignition coil assembly includes an ignition coil cover, a boot, and an ignition coil. The ignition coil cover includes a plurality of fins, an opening, and a channel. The boot includes a slotted opening and a centralized orifice and is configured to be disposed within the opening of the ignition coil cover. The ignition coil includes a seat and a tab. The ignition coil is configured to be disposed within the centralized orifice. The seat is capable of supporting the ignition coil within the centralized orifice of the boot. The tab is configured to be inserted into the slotted opening and the channel when the ignition coil is disposed within the centralized office and the boot is disposed within the opening. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209078 | Adjusting of Air-Fuel Ratio of a Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine - To meet stringent emission standards and improve performance of two-stroke crankcase-scavenged engines, the muffler ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209079 | OPEN RAILGUN WITH STEEL BARREL SECTIONS - An elongated electromagnetic railgun ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209080 | Archery Bow Axle Connector - In some embodiments, a connector attaches to an axle of an archery bow and comprises a cable terminal. The connector comprises a first body portion made from a first material and a second body portion made from a second material different from the first material. The first body portion defines an aperture therethrough arranged to engage the axle. The second body portion has a groove extending around at least a portion of its periphery, forming a teardrop shape. In some embodiments, the connector is configured to snap-fit onto an axle and be removable without tools. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209081 | ARCHERY BOW CAM - In at least one embodiment, an archery bow includes a rotatable member comprising a cam track, a capstan and a terminal. A drawstring extends from the first rotatable member. A power cable is attached to the terminal and extends away from the rotatable member. The power cable comprises an elongate straight portion located near the rotatable member, a capstan portion in contact with said capstan and a terminal portion in contact with said terminal. In a brace condition, the power cable wraps around the capstan in a first rotational direction as the power cable is traversed from the elongate straight portion to the terminal portion. When the bow is drawn from the brace condition, the rotatable member rotates in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209082 | PAINTBALL MARKER WITH SPLIT BODY - A paintball gun generally comprising a body split into an upper portion and a lower portion is provided. The split body allows exposure of internal components for access, service and/or maintenance. In an embodiment, the paintball gun preferably includes a valve assembly fixedly secured within the body. In an embodiment, the paintball gun preferably includes a barrel adapter for engaging a barrel, with the barrel adapter secured within the body by a gripping piece. A method of servicing a paintball gun is also provided. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209083 | Portable Camping and Survival Stove - A portable camping and survival stove includes a stand comprising a pair of flat stock lower cross-members adjoined via a complementary slot in each member, each lower cross-member having a lower edge and a pair of double tabs spaced apart on an upper edge configured to secure on a shelf there between a lower edge of a rigid container. The disclosed stove also includes a cook top comprising a pair of flat stock upper cross-members adjoined via a complementary slot in each member, each upper cross-member having an upper to cooking edge and a pair of double tabs spaced apart on a lower edge configured to secure on a shelf there between an upper edge of the rigid container. Furthermore, the rigid container may be a discarded can or a collapsible four-sided container for flammable material and include holes for air flow in a bottom and at least one side thereof. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209084 | Camp Fire Set - A portable cooking station device is disclosed that allows users to cook food outside, over a fire, and supports large quantities of food and multiple pots and pans at the same time. The cooking station device comprises a base unit, a pair of vertical poles, and a horizontal bar secured between the pair of vertical poles for retaining cooking equipment. The base unit is configured to be placed directly over a fire pit. The pair of vertical poles are secured to the opposing sides of the base unit, and can comprise hooks for retaining cooking equipment. The horizontal bar can comprise S-shaped hooks for hanging cooking equipment. A rotisserie bar can be secured between the pair of vertical poles, below the horizontal bar, and a grate can be axially attached to one of the vertical poles to allow it to swivel out across the fire pit when in use. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209085 | Forced Air Heater Including On-Board Source of Electric energy - A heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209086 | DIRECT FIRED HEATERS INCLUDING PREMIX BURNER TECHNOLOGY - According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are disclosed of direct fired heaters including premix burner technology and/or feed forward control loop modulation via inlet air temperature. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209087 | DUAL CATEGORY VENTING SYSTEM - A venting system includes a venting pipe comprising a chase through a structure. The chase includes a first end positioned adjacent an appliance installation, a second end exiting a structure and a third end adjacent another appliance. A vent tube comprising a sealed non-corrosive material is provided in the chase between the second end and the third end, itself coupled to a high efficiency appliance. The vent tube has a first end and a second end and is positioned between the second end of the venting pipe and the third end of the venting pipe. The vent tube is coupled to a first appliance and the venting pipe is coupled to a second appliance. A vent cap is coupled to the second end of the first vent tube and to the second end of the venting pipe. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209088 | GAS BURNER - Gas burner of the type having a cup of the burner accommodating at least one injector for fuel gas, a head of the burner coupled to the cup and including at least one distribution chamber for a first circumferential flame spreader, a mixing chamber for mixing primary air and fuel gas to set up a fuel mixture, the mixing chamber being fluidically connected to the cup and an injector; a duct for transferring the fuel mixture from the mixing chamber into the distribution chamber, and inflow duct of the primary air from the outer environment inside the cup of the burner, as well as a separating element of the transferring duct of the fuel mixture from the inflow duct of the primary air, wherein the separating element could be tightly constrained to the head, or cup of the burner. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209089 | SOLAR WATER HEATER - Methods and systems for solar water heating are provided herein. A modular pipe system for a solar water heater is provided in one embodiment. The system includes a plurality of first manifolds which are interchangeably connectable to any other first manifold. The system also includes a plurality of second manifolds which are interchangeably connectable to any other second manifold. The system further includes a plurality of pipe panels which are interchangeably connectable to any other panel, any first manifold, and any second manifold. Connecting the first manifolds and the second manifolds end to end expands the system along a first axis, and connecting a plurality of panels expands the system along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209090 | AIR PANEL TECHNOLOGY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device for using solar energy to heat air. The device can include a hot air panel having a box. The box can include a glazing, a collection plate, and a base layer. The collection plate can be disposed between the glazing and the base layer so as to define a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber can be an insulation chamber that can hold air within the box. The second chamber can be a flow chamber that allows air to flow through the box. The box can be further associated with a temperature detection device and a fan. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209091 | SOLAR LIGHT REFLECTING PLATE AND LIGHT COLLECTING/HEAT COLLECTING DEVICE - A solar light reflecting plate used for a light condensing and heat collecting device which includes a solar light reflecting plate that reflects and condenses solar light and a heat collecting tube that receives the solar light condensed by the solar light reflecting plate and is heated by the condensed solar light, wherein the solar light reflecting plate includes at least a rolled substrate, a surface roughness of a solar light reflecting surface that is an outermost surface and that reflects solar light is 0.02 μm to 1.0 μm in terms of arithmetic mean roughness Ra, and the solar light reflecting plate is disposed so that an angle between a rolling direction of the substrate and a longitudinal direction of the heat collecting tube is 80° to 100°. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209092 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACID RECYCLE - Methods and systems for pretreating lignocellulosic biomass are disclosed. An acid solution between 1% to 1.6% sulfuric acid is applied to the biomass. The biomass is subjected to an elevated temperature to cause the production of xylose, glucose, and furfural. Adjustments to temperature, acid concentration, and time can generate at least 80% or 90% of theoretical xylose, 45% or 50% of the theoretical glucose, and less than 4000 ppm of furfural in the xylose liquor. A portion of the resulting xylose liquor may be separated from the glucan solids. The xylose liquor, still highly acidic, can be recycled to reduce subsequent acid loading requirements. Makeup acid solution is added to the xylose liquor and subsequent biomass to ensure a proper solids to liquids ratio. The biomass is again treated to higher temperatures to yield sugars. The process may be repeated for each subsequent cycle. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209093 | PROCESSING BIOMASS - Methods and systems are described for processing cellulosic and lignocellulosic materials into useful intermediates and products, such as energy and fuels. For example, conveying systems and methods, such as highly efficient vibratory conveyors, are described for the processing of the cellulosic and lignocellulosic materials. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209094 | Detection System and Method for Aerosol Delivery - An apparatus comprises a detector, a pressure sensor and a processor. The detector is operable to detect light that is scattered by an aerosol that is associated with a pressure. The pressure sensor is operable to measure the pressure. The processor is coupled to the detector and to the pressure sensor, and is configured to receive at least a signal from the detector and the pressure sensor. The processor is further configured to use the received signals to calculate a volume of the first aerosol, and to output an output signal associated with the calculated volume. The various measurements can be repeated and compared, and the output signal can be a feedback signal for metering subsequent amounts of the aerosol, based on the comparison. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209095 | MOUTHPIECE AND METHODS OF USE OF SAME - Various embodiments of mouthpieces for use during endoscopic procedures are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a mouthpiece may include a shield, a primary instrument channel, a bite block, an oxygen administration channel and a tongue depressor. The shield, bite block, oxygen administration channel and tongue depressor may be integrally formed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209096 | Portable Inhaler - The device is a portable inhalers. It is an electronic device that uses air pressure to deliver, flavor, aroma and possibly active elements utilizing air pressure, airflow and room temperature volatilization or vaporization. It has a ducted blower to blow room temperature air through a filter embedded with liquid, powder, paste or other source material. The user would insert the nozzle into the nose or mouth and inhale to enjoy the aroma and to receive the benefits of active elements. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209097 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RELIEVING DYSPNOEA - Apparatus for relieving dyspnoea in an ambulatory exercising subject comprises a housing to be worn on the subject, and within which a variable speed air blower motor is located for delivering an air supply to the subject through a mouthpiece at a pressure similar to average intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure of the subject. A pressure transducer in the mouthpiece monitors the pressure during breathing cycles of the subject, and a control circuit determines the average intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure of the subject over five breathing cycles. The control circuit operates the air blower motor for delivering the air supply to the subject at a pressure similar to the determined average intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209098 | MANUFACTURED TO SHAPE HEADGEAR AND MASKS - A headgear or headgear segments are manufactured to shape thereby producing little or no waste material. Techniques such as knitting, braiding, crocheting, and 3D printing can be used produce the headgear. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209099 | Cannula Support Assembly - A cannula support assembly capable of supporting a nasal cannula that delivers oxygen or other gas or gas mixtures to a user is disclosed. The assembly has a plurality of retention clips into which cannula tubes are inserted and retained in a manner so as not to interfere or cause discomfort to a user. The front support assembly housing has a left and a right depression that lowers housing elements well below the line-of-sight of the user so that his or her vision is not impaired when using the assembly. The depressions also allow for the user to wear eyeglasses in conjunction with using the assembly. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209100 | INTRAVAGINAL DEVICES FOR DRUG DELIVERY - Intravaginal drug delivery devices, including intravaginal rings, are provided herein. The devices include a reservoir of at least one vaginally administrable drug wherein the reservoir is surrounded at least in part by a hydrophilic elastomer. The devices are capable of exhibiting a substantially zero order release profile of drug over extended periods of time. Also disclosed are methods for making the devices and methods of using the devices to prevent or treat a biological condition. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209101 | DEVICE FOR THE HINDRANCE OF SNORING AND OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are mitigated or controlled by restricting head movement during sleep. A headgear is disclosed with extensions at the rear of the headgear which impedes or blocks sleeping with the head in the supine position. Supine head position during sleep is a leading cause of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. A sleep headgear is equipped with one or more extensions at the rear of the cap so that sleep in the supine position is uncomfortable. Straps are attached and extend from both sides of the headgear. The straps may be located in back of and/or in front of the ears and are fastened under the chin to hinder rotation, movement or removal of the headgear during sleep. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209102 | HIGH-BACK GLUTEAL SHAPING COMPRESSION GARMENT - A post-surgery, high-back, compression garment is described for post-operatively immobilizing surgically corrected tissues to ensure proper healing and provide molded gluteal-shaping power-net domes that preserve desired anatomic curvature enhancements and corrections in the gluteal regions of the human body during convalescence following contouring gluteoplasty procedures. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209103 | Device for filling a cigarrette tube with a metered amount of tobacco - A device for filling cigarette tubes that can be designed and used manually, partially automatically, or, fully automatically for packing cigarette tubes with a metered, precise amount of tobacco that leads to a consistent filling of the tube to an even and complete density such that the burning rate and continuity are consistently the same, regardless of the cut of tobacco being used, or of moisture content of the tobacco, and, independent of operator control variables. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209104 | VAPORIZER KIT FOR TOBACCO, MEDICATIONS, AND THE LIKE - A knockdownable, odorless, and smokeless vaporizer kit that vaporizes materials to inhale without igniting the materials so as to reduce harmful effects of burning the materials by eliminating inhalation of combustion by-products of the materials by preventing ignition and combustion of the materials. The kit includes an enclosure and a heat source. The enclosure contains the materials. The heat source heats the enclosure to vaporize the materials contained within the enclosure without igniting the materials so as to reduce the harmful effects of burning the materials by eliminating inhalation of combustion by-products of the materials by preventing ignition and combustion of the materials. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209105 | WICK SUITABLE FOR USE IN AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - The present disclosure relates to an electronic smoking article that provides for improved aerosol delivery. Particularly, the article comprises a wicking element useful for improving delivery of aerosol precursor to a heating element. In particular, the wick can take on a brush-like configuration. The present disclosure further relates to methods of forming an aerosol in a smoking article. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209106 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette is provided, comprising a hollow jacket tube and a support tube, a heating component, an atomization component and a battery component provided in the jacket tube successively, it also comprises a cigarette holder cover engaged with the support tube, and the jacket tube, the cigarette holder cover and the support tube are in the same axis. The electronic cigarette of the present invention can prevent the cigarette holder cover from popping up and avoid oil leak when smoking, as well as reducing the manufacturing cost. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209107 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette is provided, which comprises a hollow jacket tube and a support tube, a heating component, an atomization component and a battery component provided in the jacket tube successively, it also comprises a cigarette holder cover, the cigarette holder cover and the jacket tube are connected by a fastener, the jacket tube, the cigarette holder cover and the support tube are in the same axis. The electronic cigarette of the present invention can prevent the cigarette holder cover popping up and avoid oil lead when smoking, as well as reducing the manufacturing cost. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209108 | ATOMIZING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE HAVING SAME - An atomizing device of an electronic cigarette includes an atomizing sleeve, an air pipe located in the atomizing sleeve, a heating assembly arranged on the air pipe, a heating assembly fixing base fixing and supporting the heating assembly, a metallic sleeve supporting the heating assembly fixing base, and a sealing cover. The sealing cover and the heating assembly fixing base are respectively located at two opposite ends of the air pipe. The atomizing sleeve, the air pipe, the sealing cover, the heating assembly fixing base, and the metallic sleeve cooperatively define a sealed tobacco solution reserving space without a reservoir cotton received therein. An electronic cigarette using the atomizing device is also provided. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209109 | Smokeless THC and Administration Method Thereof - A pharmaceutical composition and administration apparatus includes a portable powered vaporizer with a mouthpiece, smokeless vaporizing element, and a removable chamber. The chamber contains a composition comprising tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), FCC grade ethanol, flavoring, pharmaceutical grade nicotine, USP grade aqueous glycerine, USP/EP grade propylene glycol, and USP grade vegetable glycerine. In various formulas the THC may be at concentrations of 1-30%, 30-60% and 60-99%, while CBD concentrations may be 0-15% including other cannabinoids derived from extraction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209110 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic cigarette includes a battery assembly and an atomizer assembly within a housing with the battery assembly electrically connected to the atomizer assembly. The housing has one or more air inlets. A liquid storage component is in contact with a porous component of the atomizer assembly, with the porous component having a run-through hole. A heating wire is in an air flow path through the run-through hole. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209111 | AN ADDITIVE RELEASE ASSEMBLY, A FILTER FOR A SMOKING ARTICLE, A SMOKING ARTICLE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - An additive release assembly, a filter for a smoking article, a smoking article and a method of manufacturing An additive release assembly ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209112 | SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER - A smoking article filter ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209113 | DRY SHAMPOO APPLICATOR - A dry shampoo applicator that includes a base brush that includes a dome top, a plurality of nubs that are hollow and disperse a plurality of dry shampoo powder out of a plurality of alternating nubs, the dry shampoo powder is stored in the base brush, the alternating nubs are disposed on the bottom of the base brush and a dispense button disposed on the top portion of the dome top. The dry shampoo applicator also includes an air compression device that provides air pressure to the dry shampoo powder when the dispense button is depressed to facilitate dispersing the dry shampoo powder and a removable refill screw to allow the dry shampoo powder to be refilled and added to the base brush of the dry shampoo applicator. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209114 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING MAKEUP - A device for applying first and second makeup material to a skin surface as well as a method for applying a first and second makeup material using a device is provided in accordance with the disclosure. The device includes a template body and an absorbent backing attached to the rear side of the template body. The backing is compressible and dimensioned to conform to the contours of a skin surface, such as the area below the eye and proximate the cheek. The template body includes an upper edge which, when contacted with the skin surface, screens adjacent skin surfaces areas. A first makeup material may then be applied above the upper edge while a second makeup material is released to the skin area below the upper edge as the backing is pressed against the skin surface. The template may then be removed and the first and second makeup materials may then be blended together to create a desired ornamental effect. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209115 | INVERTIBLE HAIRPIECE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A hairpiece for positioning on a person's head and augmenting her natural hair includes a first layer of material having a plurality of hair strands attached thereto. A second layer of material has a plurality of hair strands stylized in a different manner than the hair strands attached to the first layer. The first and second layers are attached to each other. The hairpiece can be worn in a first position in which the second layer is adjacent to the wearer's head and the plurality of hair strands attached to the first layer extend outwardly from the wearer's head. When desired the hairpiece can be removed from the wearer's head and inverted so that the first layer is adjacent to the wearer's head and the hair strands on the second layer extend outwardly from the wearer's head. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209116 | DECORATIVE ELEMENT WITH BASE ELEMENT AND PINS ARRANGED THEREON WITH DECORATIVE OR ORNAMENTAL STONES, IN PARTICULAR PEARLS RESPECTIVELY ARRANGED THEREON - A decorative element includes a base element configured as a support element with at least one of wire-formed and thread formed pins arranged thereon with at least one of ornamental elements, decorative elements and utility elements, wherein the support element comprises a multi-component formed element at least partially configured as at least one of a partial sphere and a partial rotational element that includes bore holes arranged over a circumference of the at least one of the sphere and the rotational element for receiving the pins, wherein one of the pins is inserted through a bore hole and fixed relative to the formed element. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209117 | CLIPPING DEVICE - A clipping device includes a first clip jaw, a second clip jaw and a spring unit. Each clip jaw has a retaining seat, a restricting slab, and a crevice formed between these. An edge surface of the retaining seat extends to form a flange. The spring unit is disposed in the retaining seats of the first clip jaw and the second clip jaw. The flange of the first clip jaw is movably disposed in the crevice of the second clip jaw, and the flange of the second clip jaw is movably disposed in the crevice of the first clip jaw. The flanges and crevices restrict the motion between the first clip jaw and the second clip jaw, such that the clipping device of the present disclosure does not need a traditional fixture shaft and encloses the spring unit within the first clip jaw and the second clip jaw. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209118 | Skincare Pad-BAsed Application System and Method - A skincare pad-based application system and method utilizes a container containing individually packaged skincare products contained on disposable pads and arranged in a time-based order of intended use. The physical arrangement of the various products in the container or other packaging material simplifies application and increases the likelihood that products will be applied correctly and for maximum effect. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209119 | SURGICAL TOOL CLEANER AND BONE STORAGE DEVICE - A method and system for cleaning a surgical tool and storing bone and tissue. The system may include a housing including one or more entry openings and one or more brush assembly chambers, each brush assembly chamber in communication with an entry opening, a brush assembly disposed within each brush assembly chamber, a storage container in communication with each brush assembly chamber, and a ramp face that defines the one or more entry opening. The method may include inserting a distal end of a surgical device with biological material into an entry opening of a collection device, rotating a brush assembly within a brush assembly chamber, the brush assembly and brush assembly chamber being disposed within the collection device, the brush assembly chamber being in communication with the entry opening, and removing biological material from the distal end of the surgical device with the rotating brush assembly. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209120 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A BLOCKED ROTATING SPRAY ARM IN A DISHWASHER - A method of operating a dishwasher having a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and at least one rotating sprayer provided in the treating chamber to determine a standstill condition of the rotating sprayer during an automatic cycle of operation that includes a rotation of the spray arm. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209121 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING OBJECTS - A container is disclosed. The container includes a top portion and a bottom portion, both including a mesh portion, at least one hinging feature attached to the bottom portion, wherein the at least one hinging feature hingably attaches the top portion to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion and the bottom portion having an open configuration and a closed configuration and wherein the top portion and the bottom portion, when in the closed configuration, forming an inner portion, also a latching mechanism wherein when the latching mechanism is in a locked position the top portion and bottom portion are locked into the closed configuration, also at least one spring holder attached to the at least one hinging feature and located within the inner portion wherein when the top portion and bottom portion move from the closed position to the open position, the at least one spring holder lifts upwards. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209122 | ROBOT CLEANER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A robot cleaner may include a main body; a traveling assembly moving the main body; a cleaning tool assembly installed in the lower part of the main body, and contacting a floor to clean the floor; a water-feeding unit supplying water to the cleaning tool assembly; and a capacitance measurer contacting the cleaning tool assembly, and measuring capacitance of the cleaning tool assembly in order to calculate an amount of water of the cleaning tool assembly. Accordingly, by measuring an amount of water of a cleaning tool installed in a robot cleaner based on capacitance, it is possible to accurately measure an amount of water absorbed in a cleaning tool. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209123 | COMPRESSOR WASH WITH AIR TO TURBINE COOLING PASSAGES - A system and method for washing a gas turbine engine. The method for washing the gas turbine engine includes coupling a pressurized air supply assembly to an air supply and to a secondary air system, cranking a compressor rotor assembly of the gas turbine engine, supplying pressurized offline buffer air from the air supply to the pressurized air supply assembly, and spraying a cleaner into the compressor. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209124 | GAS TURBINE OFFLINE COMPRESSOR WASH WITH BUFFER AIR FROM COMBUSTOR - A system and method for washing a gas turbine engine. The method for washing the gas turbine engine includes coupling a pressurized air supply assembly to an air supply and to a secondary air system, cranking a compressor rotor assembly of the gas turbine engine, supplying pressurized offline buffer air from the air supply to the pressurized air supply assembly, and spraying a cleaner into the compressor. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209125 | ICE MAKER WITH SLIDE OUT SUMP - An ice maker for forming ice using a refrigerant capable of transitioning between liquid and gaseous states, the ice maker comprising a compressor, a condenser, a thermal expansion device, an evaporator assembly, a freeze plate thermally coupled to the evaporator assembly, a sump located below the freeze plate, and a guide which permits the sump to move from a first position to a second position. The ice maker may be disposed on top of an ice storage bin having a hole through which ice produced by the ice maker may fall and when the sump is in the first position, water can be recirculated from the sump to the freeze plate by a water pump, and when the sump is in the second position, the sump is adapted to cover the hole of the ice storage bin. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209126 | Uni-Directional Pipeline Pig and Pipeline Assemblies | 2014-07-31 |
20140209127 | CLEANING COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a stable cleaning composition comprising: a chelating agent, a low-foaming, temperature- and alkaline-stable surfactant, and water. Other embodiments relate to the methods of preparing the stable cleaning compositions and the methods of their use. The stable cleaning composition described here is a low cost cleaning composition for use either alone or as an additive to a cleaning agent. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209128 | Portable Overnight Degreasing System and Method of Use - The invention relates to a portable overnight degreasing system and a method of use. The invention includes a portable soak tank with a disposable liner bag liner that is placed within the interior of the soak tank. The liner bag is then filled with a cleaning solution and soiled items are lowered into the bag liner upon removable grates. The soiled items remain within the locked soak tank overnight or until grease and carbon falls off of the soiled items. An optional heater and/or pump may be used within the soak tank to increase the speed of degreasing. The soak tank also includes a slanted floor that funnels fluid from the interior of the soak tank into a pipe that connects to a valve on the front wall of the soak tank. Fluid is removed from the system through the valve and then the empty liner bag is disposed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209129 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SURFACE TREATMENT USING INORGANIC ACID AND OZONE - Improved removal of ion-implanted photoresist in a single wafer front-end wet processing station is achieved by dissolving gaseous ozone into relatively cool inorganic acid, dispensing the acid ozone mixture onto a wafer, and rapidly heating the surface of the wafer to a temperature at least 30° C. higher than the temperature of the acid ozone mixture. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209130 | MOBILE SANITARY WASH SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A mobile sanitary wash apparatus and system including a housing including vertical and horizontal protective enclosing walls, with at least one vertical side further including an opening for inserting equipment to be cleaned and/or sanitized, and a drainage system coupled to the flooring for receiving and collecting waste effluent for controlled transport and/or disposal. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209131 | SELF-CLEANING DRAIN FOR FOOD PREPARATION APPARATUS - A drain system for a food preparation machine includes a preparation area drain tray; a rinsing station including a water source; a water collection tray disposed below the rinsing station so as to collect water supplied from the water source; and, a passage from the rinsing station to the preparation area drain tray directing water to flush the preparation area drain tray with water supplied from the water source. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209132 | UMBRELLA ANCHORING DEVICE - An umbrella system that provides stability to an umbrella to prevent it from inversion or damage in strong wind conditions. The umbrella includes guidelines that may be stored in the umbrella handle, and may include a spring stored in the handle for retracting a dispensed length of the guidelines. The guidelines may be secured to the canopy of the umbrella or to the ribs of the umbrella. When the umbrella is in an open position, the guidelines may be extended from the handle to the perimeter of the canopy. The guidelines provide a downward force to the umbrella canopy such that when there are strong winds, the umbrella does not invert due to the guidelines pulling down on the canopy. The guidelines may also be stored within the ribs of the umbrella. Clips may also be used to secure one end of the guidelines to the canopy. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209133 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ARTICULATING WALKING AID - Provided is a system and method for an articulating walker. The system includes a generally vertical first support in a first plane and a generally vertical second support in a second plane generally parallel to the first plane. An interconnector is also provided and pivotally attached between the first support and the second support. An articulator is structured and arranged to maintain the generally parallel relationship between the first plane and the second plane as the first support and the second support move relative to each other about the interconnector. An associated method of use for providing a normal walking motion is also provided. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209134 | REMOVABLE END PIECE FOR A POLE AND A POLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN END PIECE - An end piece for a pole and a pole including such end piece, the end piece including a basket comprising a housing for receiving a distal end of a shaft of the pole, as well as a locking ring for surrounding at least a portion of the housing. The housing is demarcated by a wall supporting at least one catch provided, at a first end, with a nub configured to extend within the housing, the catch being capable of assuming a plurality of configurations corresponding to various radial positions of the nub. The ring is shaped to limit the radial displacement of the first end of the catch outward of the housing when the ring is assembled to the basket. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209135 | Tip Assembly for Mobility Devices - The present invention relates to a tip assembly for a mobility device such as a cane or walking stick, for example. The tip assembly including a specially shaped extension for enhanced gripping of the surface upon which the associated mobility device is being used. The tip assembly also generally includes a dampening element to assist in dissipating the reverberations of contacting the tip assembly with hard surfaces over time. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209136 | COMPACTABLE CAR COVER - A compactable car cover provides a flexible covering material that is attached to a car by a frame. The frame can be collapsed into a smaller state for storage by sliding telescoping rods into the central section of the frame. The frame is secured to a vehicle by large suction cups, which are placed on the windshield and rear window of a vehicle. The telescoping rods that form each side of the frame provide an attachment point for the covering material. Each pair of telescoping rods is connected by their own individual cover material, necessary for allowing the telescoping rods to be retracted into the center section. Unlike the outer telescoping rods, the front and rear rods that form the center section cannot be moved, instead serving as a support for the other rods and connection point for the mounting system. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209137 | Portable Shelters, Related Shelter Systems, and Methods of Their Deployment - Method of deployment of portable shelters is described. The shelters or housing units may be deployed in emergency housing situations and may be grouped into systems of shelters. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209138 | Apparatus With an Exterior Surface Simulating a Natural Surface and Method of Manufacture - An apparatus having an exterior surface that simulates a natural surface, and method of manufacturing same, comprising a polymer-foam sidewall having a concave first surface, a first end, and a second end. According to one embodiment in which the apparatus is a hunting blind, the sidewall is generally cylindrical and further has an inner surface, and defines a plurality of windows extending between the inner and outer surfaces. A first endwall is adjacent to the first end of the sidewall. A second endwall is adjacent to the second end of the sidewall. The sidewall, first end wall, and second endwall define an interior space that may be occupied by a hunter. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209139 | THERMOELECTRIC MODULE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND USE OF A METALLIC GLASS OR A SINTERED MATERIAL - The invention relates to a thermoelectric module, having an electric insulation, an electric conductor path, one surface of the electric conductor path being attached to a surface of the electrical insulation, and a thermoelectric material, one surface of the thermoelectric material being attached to another surface of the conductor path. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209140 | STACKED THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A stacked thermoelectric conversion module has a structure in which the following are stacked: a module for use in a high-temperature portion which is a thermoelectric conversion module in which a metal oxide is used as each thermoelectric conversion material or a thermoelectric conversion module in which a silicon-based alloy is used as each thermoelectric conversion material; and a module for use in a low-temperature portion which is a thermoelectric conversion module in which a bismuth-tellurium-based alloy is used as each thermoelectric conversion material. The stacked thermoelectric conversion module disposes a flexible heat-transfer material and, if necessary, a metal sheet between the module for use in a high-temperature portion and the module for use in a low-temperature portion. Also, the stacked thermoelectric conversion module disposes a cooling member on the cooling surface side of the module and a flexible heat-transfer material. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209141 | Method for Generation of Electrical Power within a Three-Dimensional Integrated Structure and Corresponding Link Device - Method for generation of electrical power within a three-dimensional integrated structure comprising several elements electrically interconnected by a link device, the method comprising the production of a temperature gradient in at least one region of the link device resulting from the operation of at least one of the said elements, and the production of electrical power using at least one thermo-electric generator comprising at least one assembly of thermocouples electrically connected in series and thermally connected in parallel and contained within the said region subjected to the said temperature gradient. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209142 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE USING SAME - Provided is a thermoelectric conversion element having a greater Seebeck coefficient (S) than the conventional ones. In a thermoelectric conversion element: a nonmagnetic Heusler alloy film ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209143 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY WITH CLEANING MEMBER - A photovoltaic assembly includes a solar plate, a first driving device, and a first cleaning member secured to the first driving device. The solar plate includes a front surface, a first side edge and a second side edge connected to the first side edge. The first cleaning member includes a bottom surface, and is rotatable by the first driving device. The bottom surface contacts with the front surface and is slidable relative to the solar plate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the bottom surface is aligned with the first side edge. In the second position, the bottom surface is aligned with the second side edge. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209144 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH DEBRIS CLEANING ASSEMBLY - A photovoltaic device includes a solar panel, a debris detecting module, and a cleaning assembly. The debris detecting module detects debris on the solar panel. The cleaning assembly cleans the debris from the solar panel when the debris detecting module detects a weight of the debris on the solar panel. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209145 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH DEBRIS CLEANING ASSEMBLY - A photovoltaic device includes a solar panel and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a driving member, a transmission member, and a wiper fixed to the transmission member and attached to the solar panel. The transmission member is driven by the driving member. The transmission member moves relative to the solar panel. The wiper is moved to wipe debris on the solar panel. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209146 | SOLAR POWER GENERATING APPARATUS - There is disclosed a photovoltaic power generation device that includes solar cell modules installed for solar cell panels, respectively, with forming a height difference or a gap between each two of the solar cell panels, to change an arrangement angle and direction of the solar cell modules for each season period according to variations of the sun altitude and azimuth. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209147 | CONCENTRATING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL - The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems, photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209148 | SOLAR CONCENTRATOR FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - A solar concentrator ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209149 | SUPERSTRATE SUB-CELL VOLTAGE-MATCHED MULTIJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS - Voltage-matched thin film multijunction solar cell and methods of producing cells having upper CdTe pn junction layers formed on a transparent substrate which in the completed device is operatively positioned in a superstate configuration. The solar cell also includes a lower pn junction formed independently of the CdTe pn junction and an insulating layer between CdTe and lower pn junctions. The voltage-matched thin film multijunction solar cells further include a parallel connection between the CdTe pn junction and lower pn junctions to form a two-terminal photonic device. Methods of fabricating devices from independently produced upper CdTe junction layers and lower junction layers are also disclosed. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209150 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes solar cells, a wiring member electrically connecting the solar cells, a first protection member provided on a light-receiving-surface side of the solar cells, a second protection member provided on a back-surface side of the solar cells, and a sealing material provided between the first protection member and the second protection member to seal the solar cells therein. The first protection member has a first texture on one of principal surfaces thereof that faces the opposite side of the solar cells. The wiring member has a second texture on one of principal surfaces thereof that faces the first protection member. The first texture and the second texture are provided such that, in a plan view, a normal to a surface of the first texture is not parallel to a normal to a surface of the second texture. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209151 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Discussed is a solar cell module including a plurality of solar cells including a photoelectric convertor and an electrode, a circuit wiring layer having a wiring for electrically connecting the plurality of solar cells, a barrier disposed on the circuit wiring layer, the barrier partitioning areas corresponding to the plurality of solar cells, and a sealing material for bonding and sealing the plurality of solar cells, the circuit wiring layer and the barrier. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209152 | Solar Cell Module and Photovoltaic Power Generator Using This - A surface electrode ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140209153 | MULTILAYER FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - Provided are a multi-layered film, a backsheet for a photovoltaic cell, a method of forming the same and a photovoltaic module. The multi-layered film may include a primer layer and a fluoropolymer coating layer formed by coating, and thus the fluoropolymer coating layer, which is a surface layer, may have excellent durability and weather resistance due to an inter-diffusion effect between materials in the respective layers, and a high interface adhesive strength with a substrate and the primer layer. In addition, in the preparation of the multi-layered film, a production cost may be reduced, productivity may be increased, and degradation in quality of a product caused by thermal transformation or heat shock may be prevented. The multi-layered film may be effectively used as a backsheet for various photovoltaic modules. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209154 | Embedded Nanopatterns for Optical Absorbance and Photovoltaics - Devices and methods for enhancing optical absorbance and photovoltaics are disclosed. In some embodiments, a light absorbing device comprises a light absorbing material having a front surface and a back surface, and a planar array of nanostructures embedded within the light absorbing material between the front surface and the back surface of the light absorbing material. The nanostructures may be formed from a metallic material. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209155 | Three-Dimensional Metamaterial Device with Photovoltaic Bristles - The systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a photovoltaic cell made up of an array of photovoltaic bristles. The photovoltaic bristles may be configured individually and in an array to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may result in high light energy conversion efficiency. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209156 | BIPOLAR DIODE HAVING AN OPTICAL QUANTUM STRUCTURE ABSORBER - The invention relates to a novel silicon-based, single-stage solar cell which, instead of converting light in a bulk semiconductor material, generates electrical energy within a very thin quantum structure that is deposited. The layer sequence itself consists of a three-fold hetero structure as an absorber, which is embedded into the space charge region of a pn-junction and is based on quantummechanical effects. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209157 | FORMING OF OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES, PARTICULARLY OF INVERTED-TYPE OPV CELLS - This forming involves a composition including: poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) or PEDOT; polystyrene sulfonate or PSS; a compound (A) having formula: | 2014-07-31 |
20140209158 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a crystalline silicon substrate, a plurality of P-type semiconductor material layers, a plurality of N-type semiconductor material layers, a plurality of first and second anode electric collection portions, at least one first electrode bus portion, a plurality of first and second cathode electric collection portions, at least one second electrode bus portion, and at least one third electrode bus portion. The first anode electric collection portions, the first electrode bus portion, the first cathode electric collection portions, the second electrode bus portion, the second anode electric collection portions, the second electrode bus portion, the second cathode electric collection portions, and the third electrode bus portion are arranged to form plural cell sub-units, such that an output voltage of the solar cell can be increased. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209159 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND FABRICATING PROCESS FOR THE SAME - A semiconductor structure and a fabricating process for the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a micro battery cell coupled to a solar cell by a semiconductor fabricating process. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209160 | Three-Dimensional Metamaterial Device with Photovoltaic Bristles - The systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a photovoltaic cell made up of an array of photovoltaic bristles. The photovoltaic bristles may be configured individually and in an array to have a high probability of photon absorption. The high probability of photon absorption may result in high light energy conversion efficiency. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209161 | Nanostructured CIGS Absorber Surface for Enhanced Light Trapping - A technique includes fabricating a layered precursor including: depositing a first film including a first indium gallium selenide compound on a substrate; then depositing a second film including a CuSe compound; then heating the substrate, the first film and the second film to convert the CuSe compound in the second film to a Cu | 2014-07-31 |
20140209162 | PHOTOELECTRIC DEVICE AND PHOTOELECTRIC SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A photoelectric device and a photoelectric system including the same are provided. The photoelectric device includes a photoelectric module configured to perform photoelectric conversion and a cover glass facing the photoelectric module and having a receiving space that receives the photoelectric module. The cover glass includes a plate-shaped base part formed to face a main surface of the photoelectric module and a sidewall protruding from an edge of the base part to face a side section of the photoelectric module. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209163 | REAR SURFACE PROTECTIVE SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL - The present invention provides a rear-surface protective sheet for solar cells, the rear-surface protective sheet having a function of suppressing temperature increase in solar cells. The present invention provides a rear-surface protective sheet for solar cells that is disposed on a rear surface of a solar cell, comprising at least one heat conversion layer containing a heat conversion filler having a function of converting thermal energy to vibrational energy to consume the thermal energy, | 2014-07-31 |
20140209164 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module that has enhanced output characteristics is provided. The solar cell module contains a solar cell, a wiring material and a resin adhesive layer. The solar cell has first and second electrodes on one of its principal surfaces. The wiring material is electrically connected to the solar cell. The resin adhesive layer adheres the solar cell to the wiring material. The wiring material has an insulating substrate and a wiring on the insulating substrate. The wiring is electrically connected to the first or second electrode. The wiring has a transversal cross section having an edge length on a side opposite to the insulating substrate that is smaller than an edge length on a side of the insulating substrate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209165 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a solar cell with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. The solar cell includes a photoelectric conversion body and first and second electrodes. The photoelectric conversion body includes a substrate made of semiconductor material. The first and second electrodes are disposed at intervals on one main surface of the photoelectric conversion body. Terraces each formed of a crystal plane are provided on a main surface of the substrate on the one main surface side of the photoelectric conversion body. At least one of the terraces exists between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209166 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MONOCRYSTALLINE N-SILICON SOLAR CELLS, AS WELL AS A SOLAR CELL PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SUCH A METHOD - A method for producing monocrystalline n-silicon solar cells having a rear-side passivated p | 2014-07-31 |
20140209167 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - An absorption layer is provided on surface side of a solar cell, and is configured to absorb light in a wavelength range of 400 nm or more and below 700 nm and to transmit light in a wavelength range of 700 nm or more and 1200 nm or less. A first reflection layer is provided at one side of the absorption layer, which is an opposite side to the solar cell, and is configured to reflect the light in the wavelength range of 700 nm or more and 1200 nm or less. A filler layer is provided between the absorption layer and the reflection layer, and is configured to transmit light in the wavelength range of 400 nm or more and below 700 nm and to transmit light in a wavelength range of 700 nm or more and below 1200 nm. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209168 | Inorganic coating-protected unitary graphene material for concentrated photovoltaic applications - This invention provides an inorganic coating-protected unitary graphene material article for concentrated photovoltaic cell heat dissipation. The article comprises at least a layer of unitary graphene material having two primary surfaces and an electrically non-conducting layer of inorganic coating deposited on at least one of the primary surfaces, wherein the unitary graphene material is obtained from heat-treating a graphene oxide gel at a heat treatment temperature higher than 100° C. and contains chemically bonded graphene molecules or chemically merged graphene planes having an inter-graphene spacing no greater than 0.40 nm, preferably less than 0.337 nm, and most preferably less than 0.3346 nm. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209169 | GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR CdTe SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL - A glass substrate for a CdTe solar cell includes a base composition includes, in terms of mol % on a basis of following oxides: from 60 to 75% of SiO | 2014-07-31 |
20140209170 | LAMINATED SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A laminate sheet including a layer containing a polyester resin as a main component (P1 layer), an adhesive resin layer (P2 layer), and a layer containing a polyolefin resin as a main component (P3 layer), wherein the laminate sheet has a total thickness of at least 30 μm and up to 500 μm, the P2 layer has a thickness of at least 0.1 μm and up to 3 μm, and a ratio of the thickness of the P1 layer (P1) to the thickness of the P3 layer (P3) (ratio P1/P3) is at least 0.2 and up to 5. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209171 | SOLAR MODULE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a solar module comprising a first layer, a solar cell arranged above the first layer and a second layer arranged above the solar cell. The first and/or the second layer comprise a fibre composite material which comprises a preferably aliphatic polyurethane polymer “dual cure” system) crosslinked thermally and by means of electromagnetic radiation. The material of the fibres of the fibre composite material is transparent at least in the region of visible light. The invention further relates to the use of this type of solar module and to a process for production thereof. | 2014-07-31 |
20140209172 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL, AND METAL COMPLEX DYE USED THEREIN - A photoelectric conversion element having a laminate structure including, provided on an electrically conductive support, a photoconductor layer having a layer of dye-adsorbed semiconductor fine particles, a charge transfer layer, and a counter electrode, wherein the dye is a metal complex dye represented by the following formula (1): | 2014-07-31 |
20140209173 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Provided is a photoelectric conversion device which includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a photoelectric conversion layer including poly-[N-9″-heptadecanyl-2,7-carbazole-alt-5,5-(4′,7′-di-2-thienyl-2′,1′,3′-benzothiadiazole)] as a p-type organic semiconductor material and fullerene or a fullerene derivative as an n-type organic semiconductor material; and a buffer layer, provided between the positive electrode and the photoelectric conversion layer, including MoO | 2014-07-31 |
20140209174 | INK FOR FORMING COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR THIN FILM AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A method for producing a nanoparticle for forming a CZTS compound semiconductor thin film is provided which includes the step of reacting a solution including a metal salt or a metal complex with a solution including a chalcogenide salt to produce a CZTS compound nanoparticle. A CZTS compound semiconductor thin film is formed by coating or printing the nanoparticle for forming the CZTS compound semiconductor thin film, and subjecting it to a heat treatment. A solar cell including the CZTS compound semiconductor thin film as the light-absorbing layer is provided. | 2014-07-31 |