37th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140251358 | Rotatable Hair Implement - A hair implement, such as a comb, brush, or pick, is disclosed that includes a handle section containing a ring insert within an annular opening in the handle section. When the hair implement is not in use, it may be held on a user's finger and rotate out of the way without the need for the user to disengage his or her finger from the hair implement, such as when using other hair implements. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251359 | Eyelash Curler, Mascara Applicator, Mascara Container, and Mascara Remover - An ergonomic eyelash curler, cosmetic applicator, container, and mascara remover compromising of a grip type device with anatomical features and a fixed ellipsoid curvature tongue at one end. The tongue and grip are shaped to fit the anatomy of the hand to allow free movement of the thumb and index fingers. This device has an ergonomic design that optimizes human wellbeing and overall hand coordination allowing the user to apply precise and natural motion when beautifying and maintaining the eyelashes. The thumb's tactile sense allows the user to apply measured pressure on the eyelash against the curling edge to provide a prolonged and continuous curvature of the eyelash. The thumb and index finger tactile sense allows the user to effectively remove mascara from the eyelash without irritating the eye area. Multiple eyelash beautifying and maintenance functions can be performed with this invention including mascara application. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251360 | NAIL STICKER FOR COATING UV GEL LAYER AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a nail sticker including a UV gel layer and a method for preparing same. In accordance with the embodiments of the present disclosure, the need of soaking a nail in a harmful solution for a long time for removal of a UV gel may be avoided while maintaining the advantages of the UV gel. Also, the problems that the opposite end of the cuticle is chipped or the end of the cuticle is peeled may be solved while maintaining the advantages of the UV gel. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251361 | Long-Lasting Easy Wash-Off Cosmetic Compositions - Cosmetic compositions are provided, which are capable of forming a cosmetic film on a human integument when applied thereto. Cosmetic compositions according to the invention typically include a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, optionally, one or more colorants, and a pH-dependant film-forming polymer of poly(methacrylic acid-co-methyl methacrylate) having a ratio of methacrylic acid to methyl methacrylate of about | 2014-09-11 |
20140251362 | Hairpiece Having Dual Parting Areas - A hairpiece or wig is formed of a substrate having at least two layers or sets of fibers. The hairpiece has a wig cap section which forming the core of the hairpiece to be placed on the head of an individual. The wig cap may be formed of a plurality of selectively-deformable rings adapted to adjustably conform to a head of an individual. A mesh section of the wig cap may adorn the portion of the wig cap corresponding to the forehead of the individual. The mesh section may have opposing parting areas on the left and right anterior portions of wig cap formed by recesses extending into the deformable ring portion of the wig cap. Hair strands extending from each parting area may have different shades and/or colors from one another and/or any hair strands extending from the deformable ring portion of the wig cap. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251363 | APPLICATION DEVICE - An application device applies an active agent to a fibrous material. The application device has a housing defining a storage volume which is arranged in the housing and is intended for storing the active agent, and an applicator. By the applicator, the active agent located in an application volume is applied to the material. In order to make reliable and straightforward application possible, the applicator has an application volume, a number of hollow teeth which are arranged in a comb-like manner and have an upper wall and a lower wall, between which at least part of the application volume is arranged, and also gaps which are located between the teeth and are intended for introducing the material into the application volume. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251364 | HAIR-CARE PRODUCT COMPRISING SELECTED CATIONIC ALKYL-OLIGOGLUCOSIDES AND CATIONIC SILICONES - Hair-care products include selected cationic alkyl-oligoglucosides and cationic silicones, and specifically hair-care products that include an active ingredient complex including, as essential active ingredients, cationic alkyloligoglucosides and at least one cationic silicone having at least three terminal aminofunctional groups. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251365 | HAIR STYLING WAND - A method for the styling of hair utilizing a portable small styling device suitable for convenient transport in a pocket or purse is disclosed. The device comprises a brush mounted on an applicator cap handle which mates with a container containing a hairstyling material. The brush extends from the handle on one end and has either a brush, comb teeth or set of bristles on the opposite end. The end containing the brush or bristles is placed within the housing container and the handle of the wand is used to control it during use after a hairstyle has been determined to have a portion of which is out of place. When the cap is on the vial, the brush or other applicator is positioned within the hairstyling material contained within the vial, being substantially submerged in the hairstyling material. The consumer can remove the brush or other applicator from the housing container and apply the product to the unruly portion of his or her hair. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251366 | DRYER FOR CURLING EYELASHES - The present device relates to a dryer for curling eyelashes. The dryer according to the present device may prevent a user from being burned and also has a novel structure that effectively curls the eyelashes. Since the dryer for curling the eyelashes indirectly heats the eyelashes by using air heated by a heater | 2014-09-11 |
20140251367 | MASCARA BRUSH AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a mascara brush for applying a mascara liquid to eyelashes and a manufacturing method thereof, including a first step to fix to a core member many first brush bristles and many second brush bristles having softening point temperatures lower than those of the first brush bristles in a state where the first brush bristles and the second brush bristles are mixed with each other and extend radially, where while bending at least a partial area in a direction encircling the core member of the first brush bristles and the second brush bristles at intermediate positions in extending from the core member, subjecting the first brush bristles and the second brush bristles to an atmosphere of a temperature lower than the softening point temperatures of the first brush bristles and higher than the softening point temperatures of the second brush bristles. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251368 | PROTECTIVE CASE WITH COMPARTMENT - A protective case for a personal electronic device can include a compartment configured to receive and store an item such as, for example, a credit card, identification card, SIM card, memory card, keys, cosmetics, or cash. The compartment can be a waterproof compartment designed to protect the contents of the compartment from damage in situations where the protective case is exposed to liquids. In some examples, the compartment can include or be configured to receive and store cosmetics, cosmetic tools, or a mirror, and can eliminate the need to carry a separate compact. In some examples, the compartment can include an ejection mechanism configured to eject a credit or identification card from the compartment. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251369 | ROTARY POWDER CONTAINER WITH BRUSH - The present invention relates to a rotary powder container with a brush, wherein powder is discharged through a brush of a powder discharge case by rotating an internal case containing powder in an external case. The internal case is able to be rotated in the external case, wherein powder is discharged into a brush when a plurality of discharge holes of a powder discharge case are in line with a plurality of discharge member holes of a powder discharge member if the internal case is rotated in the external case, and powder is not discharged into a brush when the plurality of discharge holes of the powder discharge case are not in line with the plurality of discharge member holes of the powder discharge member if the internal case is rotated in the external case. The present invention is convenient to use and has an elegant look. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251370 | DENTAL FLOSS DISPENSER WITH CLIP - A dental floss dispenser ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140251371 | METHOD AND A DEVICE FOR CLEANING AN ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR - A method of cleaning at least one collecting electrode of an electrostatic precipitator includes applying, in a first mode of operation, a first average current between at least one discharge electrode and at least one collecting electrode, and switching from the first mode of operation to a second mode of operation in which a second average current is applied between the at least one discharge electrode and the at least one collecting electrode, the second average current being a factor of at least 3 higher than the first average current, to achieve a forced cleaning of the at least one collecting electrode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251372 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING SNOW FROM A VEHICLE - A device for removing snow from a vehicle comprising a flat sheet of sturdy flexible material having elongated opposite side sections and substantially shorter opposite end sections. Each end section has a spaced apart pair of handles for manual manipulation of the sheet and each end section has two spaced apart straps with hooks at the end. An end of the sheet is entered in a door opening with the sheet stretched over the top of the vehicle and moved back and forth to remove snow and a pair of hooks may be engaged with a fender edge with the sheet stretched over the hood or trunk lid to remove snow. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251373 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL BROOM APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: a handle; and a body connected to the handle via a rotatable joint; the body comprising a bristle component on a first side and a cloth component on a second side, the bristle component comprising broom bristles and the cloth component configured to accept a cloth, the body rotatable with respect to the handle, between a first position and a second position, the first position placing the broom bristles in contact with a floor surface, and the second position placing the cloth in contact with the floor surface. One or more method embodiments comprise using the apparatus as a broom, with the body in the first position; rotating the body from the first position to the second position; and using the apparatus as a mop, with the body in the second position. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251374 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A SUBSTRATE - A substrate cleaning apparatus may include a substrate support member to support a substrate having a first side and a contaminated second side; a liquid carbon dioxide source; a gaseous carbon dioxide source; and one or more nozzles coupled to the liquid carbon dioxide source and to the gaseous carbon dioxide source, wherein the one or more nozzles are configured to receive liquid carbon dioxide and to discharge a first mixture of solid and gaseous carbon dioxide from the liquid carbon dioxide source to the second side of the substrate and to receive gaseous carbon dioxide and to discharge a second mixture of solid and gaseous carbon dioxide from the gaseous carbon dioxide source to the second side of the substrate. Methods of cleaning a substrate may be performed in the substrate cleaning apparatus. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251375 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSTRATE EDGE CLEANING - A substrate cleaning apparatus may include a substrate support having a support surface to support a substrate to be cleaned, wherein the substrate support is rotatable about a central axis normal to the support surface; a first nozzle to provide a first cleaning gas to a region of the inner volume corresponding to the position of an edge of the substrate when the substrate is supported by the support surface of the substrate support; a first annular body disposed opposite and spaced apart from the support surface of the substrate support by a gap, the first annular body having a central opening defined by an inner wall shaped to provide a reducing size of the gap between the first annular body and the support surface in a radially outward direction; and a first gas inlet to provide a first gas to the central opening of the first annular body. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SANITIZING PNEUMATIC CONVEYING PIPING - A system and method for sanitizing pneumatic conveying piping is provided. The system includes a motorized hose reel with a pig attached to the end of the hose. The pig is smaller in diameter than the inner diameter of the pipe through which it is conveyed. The decreased size of the pig keeps the conveying speed of the pig through the pipes down, while at the same time providing sufficient force to pull the supply hose attached to the pig through the pipes with the pig. The pig of some embodiments of the inventive concept is shaped as a hollow cone or frustoconical shape. Such a shape reduces weight of the pig and also allows the hose to be inserted through the body of the pig with a spray nozzle at the end. The hollow cone shape deflects relatively easily to allow the pig to go around corners or other obstructions. Also, such a pig design automatically centers the nozzle within the pipe during spraying. The pig of some embodiments is further made of a urethane material that is easily washable and non-porous to maximize sanitary conditions. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251377 | PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY WASHING A HOLLOW FIBRE MEMBRANE FOR DEPLETING RESIDUALS - Continuous processes for depleting residuals in hollow fiber membranes comprising polysulfone or polyethersulfone and polyvinylpyrrolidone by rinsing the membranes while compressing them in a pinching device comprising grooved rollers. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251378 | DISHWASHER WITH RECHARGEABLE COMPONENTS - A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation having a tub that at least partially defines a treating chamber, a slidable dish holder, an electricity-consuming component having a rechargeable battery, and a battery charging system to recharge the rechargeable battery of the electricity-consuming component when the dish holder is in the treating position. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251379 | FIRE MAIN CLEANING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus for and method of cleaning a fire main associated with a deluge system. The method comprises injecting a chemical treatment fluid into the fire main via a first inlet and causing it to flow along a section of the fire main and out through an outlet while the fire main is in an operative condition associated with a deluge system. In one aspect, the method comprises biociding the fire main with a solution of chlorine dioxide to treat or remove tuberculation from the fire main. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251380 | Vacuum Attachment Including a Pressurized Air Source - The present disclosure provides a vacuum attachment comprising a body including an adaptor configured to connect to a vacuum assembly, a vacuum airflow path configured to be in fluid communication with the vacuum assembly, and a dispensing airflow path configured to be in fluid communication with a pressurized gas source. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251381 | PULSE JET LIQUID GAS CLEANING SYSTEM - A pulse jet liquid gas cleaning system has an ultrasonic transducer operable to transform a high-pressure stream of cryogenic fluid from a cryogenic fluid supply into pulsed jets of individual cryogenic fluid slugs. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251382 | Methods for Confinement of Foam Delivered by a Proximity Head - A method suctions liquid from an upper surface of a substrate as the substrate is transported by a carrier under a head in a chamber. This operation is performed by the first section of the head. The method causes a first film of cleaning foam to flow onto the upper surface of the substrate as the substrate proceeds under the head. This operation is performed by a second section which is contiguous to the first section in the head. The method causes a second film of rinsing fluid to flow onto the upper surface of the substrate as the substrate is carried under the head. This rinsing operation is performed by a third section which is contiguous to the second section in the head and which is defined partially around the second section and up to the first section. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251383 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING FLUID ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF A TUBE, AND SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING THE INTERIOR OF TUBES - A treatment system that treats the interior of one or more tubes of a tube bundle. The system circulates treatment fluid within the tubes being treated. A manifold distributes the treatment fluid among the tubes being treated in the case of treatment of more than one tube where the tubes are to be treated simultaneously. A device is provided that both seals the ends of the tubes being treated and forms a passage by which the treatment fluid is introduced into and removed from the tubes. The treatment system can be a tube cleaning system that removes foreign material from the interior of the tubes. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251384 | Filter Cleaning System and Method - A filter cleaning system for cleaning a filter element is provided. The filter cleaning system includes a set of pulse nozzles and a compressed air supply, which rotate together during a cleaning cycle to release pulse blasts at predetermined time intervals to clean the filter element. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251385 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR A LOW TEMPERATURE FILL-AND-DUMP DISHWASHING MACHINE - A method of cleaning dishware in a low temperature fill-and-dump dishwashing machine wherein the detergent composition doused in the wash cycle comprises sanitizer mitigator and enzymes, and the rinse cycle comprises sanitizer and rinse aid. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251386 | PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD - According to one embodiment, a processing apparatus includes a rinsing section configured to rinse a processing liquid on a surface of a workpiece with a rinse liquid and a drying section configured to dry the surface of the workpiece. The drying section includes a chamber, a nozzle provided inside the chamber and configured to jet a gas toward the surface of the workpiece, an air flow control unit provided between the rinsing section and a space inside the chamber provided with the nozzle, and a plurality of transport rollers arranged along a transport direction of the workpiece. The air flow control unit includes a first opening provided on a side of receiving the workpiece and a second opening provided on a side of releasing the workpiece. Opening area of the second opening is smaller than opening area of the first opening. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251387 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING A FILTER - A filter cleaning device includes a cleaning chamber operable to receive a gas filter to be cleaned, the cleaning chamber having an inlet through which a gas flow can be admitted and an outlet for gas flow leaving the cleaning chamber, the inlet and outlet being arranged such that the airflow is forced to pass through at least a part of the filter when inserted, the filter cleaning device further comprising a mechanical agitation arrangement operable, in one mode of operation, to generate a linear oscillation along an axis of the filter when inserted and, in another mode of operation, to rotate the filter about an axis of rotation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251388 | CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLEANING - A method of supplying oxygenated water is performed on a water tank, in which oxygenated water is received. The method lets the water tank supply a constant amount of the oxygenated water once, and then supply the water tank with water and pure oxygen to recover the dissolution ratio of oxygen of the oxygenated water in the water tank. The method may supply a constant amount of oxygenated water every time for the user to drink it up once. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251389 | CLEANING MECHANISM FOR A COMPUTER USING COOLING FAN AIRFLOW OUTPUT - A cleaning mechanism includes: an airflow control chamber for receiving exhaust air from a cooling fan; a cleaning outlet for outputting the exhaust air to be used for cleaning; a flexible pipe having one end in communication with the cleaning outlet and one free end directable by a user for cleaning; and an activation component for activating a cleaning operation in which the exhaust air is directed through the flexible pipe. The activation component may include a switching mechanism for switching the direction of airflow in the airflow control chamber between the cleaning outlet and an exit out of the computer. The cleaning mechanism may include an airflow accelerator for increasing the airflow to the cleaning outlet. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251390 | Pressure Washer With Parallel Flow Soap Dispensing - A pressure washing system that includes a pump configured to generate a pressurized fluid stream and a wand that is connectable to the pressurized discharge of the pump. The wand includes a trigger and a nozzle that are exposed to the pressurized fluid path. The wand includes a treatment fluid path that is isolated from the pump pressurized fluid path. A reservoir configured to receive a treatment agent is disposed in the treatment fluid path and is connected between the water source and an outlet proximate the nozzle. A control is connected to the wand proximate the trigger to allow selective introduction of treatment agent contained in the reservoir to be introduced into the pressurized fluid flow downstream of the nozzle. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251391 | Inner-Diameter Quenching Device - An inner-diameter quenching device is provided with a workpiece holding assembly for holding a workpiece to be quenched, a spray cylinder, and a heating coil. The workpiece has a central axis. The spray cylinder is disposed at a first side of the workpiece holding assembly and driven by a lifting assembly to move along the central axis into an inner diameter of the workpiece. The heating coil is disposed at a second side of the workpiece holding assembly and located on and movable along the central axis. The heating coil and the spray cylinder are separated and movable in opposite directions along the same center axis, which can further reduce the size of the quenching device, making it suitable for quenching a small inner-diameter workpiece. Besides, the spray apertures are inclined, so that the cooling liquid can be sprayed out more easily to enhance the quenching effect. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251392 | AUTOMATED DETECTION AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH PRESSURE WATER WASH APPLICATION AND COLLECTION APPLIED TO AERO COMPRESSOR WASHING - The present invention relates to a system and method for washing gas turbine engines comprising a manifold comprising one or more tubes; a pumping system for providing pressurized washing liquid to the manifold, the pumping system comprising a pump, and one or more valves; and a control unit for regulating the pumping system according to washing parameters associated to a particular engine. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251393 | APPLICATION LIQUID APPLICATION APPARATUS AND APPLICATION LIQUID APPLICATION METHOD - According to one embodiment, an application liquid application apparatus includes: a support stage having a rotation mechanism; and an application liquid discharge module configured to discharge an application liquid onto a surface of a substrate mounted on the support stage along on a rotation axis of the support stage. The application liquid discharge module including: a nozzle configured to discharge the application liquid toward the surface of the substrate; at least one application liquid supply line configured to supply the application liquid to the nozzle; a valve control unit; and a valve control data memory unit. The application liquid supply line including: a supply tube configured to supply the application liquid to the nozzle; and a maximum flow rate adjustment module configured to adjust a maximum flow rate of the application liquid in the supply tube; a first valve; and at least one second valve. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251394 | QUICK CONNECTOR HUB FOR SHADE STRUCTURE - An umbrella hub is provided that includes a hub body and a plurality of slots. The hub body extends between an outer periphery and a central aperture configured to receive an umbrella pole. The slots comprise a pivot zone configured to receive and retain a mounting pin of an umbrella rib or strut. The hub can be loaded in a generally horizontal direction. Deflectable surfaces enable rigid pins of the umbrella rib or strut to be engaged with the hub for pivoting therein. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251395 | VERSATILE WALKING CANE AND ACCESSORY THEREFOR - An accessory device for a cane includes complementary pieces that collectively include at least one of an upward- and/or downward-extending prong positioned to be spaced from the cane's body. These pieces are securable to a shaft of a cane body, e.g., by fastening the pieces to one another by an adjustable strap or bolts/nuts. The downward-extending prong(s) enable the cane to be hooked over and hung from a pocket etc. of the user to free the user's hands from having to support the cane. The upward-extending prong(s) enable another object, such as a bag or purse, to be hung from the cane/accessory device, and thus frees the user's hands from having to carry the bag, etc. while the cane, etc. is in use. Alternatively, the prongs may be formed integrally with the cane, walker, etc. A cane and walker including such prongs are provided also. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251396 | Venucane: An Electronic Travel Aid for Visually Impaired and Blind People - An electronic travel aid (ETA) for visually impaired and blind people (subject) with minimum physical interface adapted to perform real-time navigation without digital camera and complex hardware. Importantly, the electronic travel aid relates to real-time situations with speech messages stored in flash memory for aiding the visually impaired or blind people. The electronic travel aid is provided involving wireless or wired technology and is directed to serve as a low-cost, robust, reliable, and user-friendly solution for blind or visually impaired navigation. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251397 | ADJUSTABLE CRUTCH WITH AUTOMATED DEPLOYMENT - The invention concerns a variable-length crutch | 2014-09-11 |
20140251398 | Anti-Slip Foot Assembly - An anti-slip foot assembly for a strut is disclosed. An embodiment of the anti-slip assembly includes a heel pad adapted to resist normal forces applied by the strut, a plurality of independently flexible toes adapted to resist the lateral forces that tend to cause slipping. A foot assembly with retractable cleat system is also disclosed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251399 | COVERING SYSTEM - The present invention concerns apparatus and methods for covering and uncovering a desired object. Particular embodiments include a covering system comprising: a cover operably connected to a plurality of translational members translationally positioned along a track suspended above the cover, the track being operably attached to two or more hangers; and, one or more suspension members each extending between one of the two or more hangers and the track such that the one or more suspension members are configured to pivotally suspend the track from the two or more hangers, where each of the one or more suspension members are configured to pivot such that the track is configured to pivot relative the hanger. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251400 | Connector Device for a Telescoping Tent Pole - A connector device connects tent poles and includes a tubular member having an interior with an interior surface having a detent and a lower aperture for receiving a lower tent pole into the interior. A top member on the tubular member has an upper aperture for receiving an upper tent pole into the interior of the tubular member. The detent secures the lower tent pole to the tubular member in a snap-fit engagement and the upper pole is releasably lockable with the lower pole. Another connector device includes a tubular member having a longitudinal axis, and an outer surface having a tent fly fastener for fastening a tent fly, a slit extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a fastener receptacle to receive a fastener oriented perpendicular to the slit. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251401 | PORTABLE SLEEPING ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed to a portable sleeping assembly. The portable sleeping assembling includes a base for removably mounting to transport, one or more walls extending from the base, each wall including one or more rigid panels, and a roof from which the one or more walls extend such that movement of the one or more walls moves the roof relative to the base. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251402 | Windbreak Structure - A generally V-shaped, foldable structure that protects the user from wind and can easily be erected and dismantled for storage and transport. In certain embodiments of the invention, covers are provided to further protect the user from sun and wind. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251403 | THERMOELECTRIC ENERGY CONVERTERS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a thermoelement with improved figure of merit for use in thermoelectric devices and a method of manufacturing the thermoelement. The thermoelement comprises metal layers, high power factor electrodes, a thermoelectric layer and a phonon blocking layer. The thickness of the thermoelectric layer is less than a thermalization length to achieve decoupling of phonons and electrons in the thermoelement. The phonon blocking layer reduces phonon conduction without significantly influencing electronic conduction. In an embodiment, the high power factor electrodes are made of materials with high Seebeck coefficient and high thermoelectric power factor that reduce thermal losses at interfaces of the thermoelement. The metal layers form outermost layers of the thermoelement and geometrically shaped to reduce heat flux in the thermoelement. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251404 | SPRING-LOADED HEAT EXCHANGER FINS - A heat exchanger includes a first plate and a second plate connected to the first plate to define a duct between the first plate and the second plate. At least one elastic cooling fin is disposed inside the duct between the first plate and the second plate. The at least one elastic fin exerts a load on the first plate. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251405 | AMTEC CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE AMTEC CELL - Disclosed is a modularized AMTEC cell which does not require a separate collector by using a metal support as an internal electrode, has durability and stability even at a high temperature and a high pressure, very easily joins the cell to a housing by inserting the cell into an insulating portion and sealing, minimizes the number of the parts and expands easily the system scale through the serial-parallel structure. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251406 | Multi-Purpose High Performance Thermoelectric Module - This invention provides a multi-purpose high performance thermoelectric module, comprising: A first impeller; a second impeller at the opposite side of the first impeller; Two FPCBs respectively positioned between the first and second impellers; Multiple T.E elements located between the two FPCBs, and combine with the first and second impellers to form a thermoelectric module; A shaft at the outer end of the second impeller; Two slip rings located at the insulation layer of the shaft; Two wires inside the shaft, with the two ends of the wires respectively attached to the ends of the T.E elements and two slip rings for connection; and two brushes installed at the slip ring. With this design, the present invention is able to convert the existing kinetic energy within the waste heat into the required rotational energy for the thermoelectric module and achieve the heat dissipation performance of a fan. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251407 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL AND A THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A thermoelectric conversion material containing an electrically conductive polymer and a thermal excitation assist agent, wherein the thermal excitation assist agent is a compound that does not form a doping level in the electrically conductive polymer, an energy level of LUMO (lowest unoccupied molecular orbital) of the thermal excitation assist agent and an energy level of HOMO (highest occupied molecular orbital) of the electrically conductive polymer satisfy following numerical expression (I): | 2014-09-11 |
20140251408 | System and Method for Manufacturing a Temperature Difference Sensor - An embodiment of the invention relates to a Seebeck temperature difference sensor that may be formed in a trench on a semiconductor device. A portion of the sensor may be substantially surrounded by an electrically conductive shield. A plurality of junctions may be included to provide a higher Seebeck sensor voltage. The shield may be electrically coupled to a local potential, or left electrically floating. A portion of the shield may be formed as a doped well in the semiconductor substrate on which the semiconductor device is formed, or as a metal layer substantially covering the sensor. The shield may be formed as a first oxide layer on a sensor trench wall with a conductive shield formed on the first oxide layer, and a second oxide layer formed on the conductive shield. An absolute temperature sensor may be coupled in series with the Seebeck temperature difference sensor. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251409 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell module in the present invention includes: a wiring member electrically connecting solar cell elements to each other; and a structure in which a solder bonding portion is formed by bonding a collecting electrode, which is provided on a light receiving surface of the solar cell element, extends in a first direction parallel to the wiring member, and has a width smaller than that of the wiring member in a cross section vertical to the first direction, and the wiring member together by melting solder, a cross-sectional shape of the solder bonding portion vertical to the first direction has a shape that gradually narrows toward the collecting electrode from a lower surface of the wiring member, and a side surface of the solder bonding portion and a side surface of the wiring member are covered with a thermosetting resin. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251410 | PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY PANEL - A photovoltaic energy panel has first and second electrically conductive regions on first and second sides of an electrically insulating sheet. Each of at least some pairs of the first electrically conductive regions are connected electrically by a photovoltaic cell between the two members of the pair. The panel also includes vias, each of which electrically connects one of the first electrically conductive regions to one of the second electrically conductive regions. There are first and electrical contacts, at first and second edges of the sheet, each of which is directly or indirectly connected to one of the electrically conductive regions. The electrically conductive regions, the cells and the vias are arranged to provide an electrically conductive path between one of the first contact and one, two or more of the second contacts. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251411 | LARGE AREA PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY-COLLECTING WINDOW/SKYLIGHT - This disclosure provides photovoltaic energy collecting systems, and methods of making such systems. In one implementation, an apparatus includes transmissive light collection panels, each panel having at least one photovoltaic cell on an edge of the panel. The panel is configured to pass through a first portion of incident light and use a second portion of incident light to generate photovoltaic energy. The apparatus also includes a first and second electrical output terminal, a first and second electrical bus, and a metallic frame assembly having multiple openings, each light collection panel being disposed in one of the openings. The frame assembly includes a cavity that houses the first and second electrical bus, the first electrical bus connected to each photovoltaic cell and to the first electrical output terminal, and the second electrical bus is connected to each photovoltaic cell and to the second electrical output terminal. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251412 | Thin Film Solar Cell - A solar cell that has a thin film of active material in which is defined a series or array of diffraction cells, wherein each diffraction unit-cell has a non-periodic series of diffraction features and is adapted to suppress at least one low order diffraction mode. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251413 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CONCENTRATION MODULE - The Present invention relates to a photovoltaic solar concentration module that has a plastic housing which means that solar rays can never be concentrated in certain areas of the inner surface of the housing that are not protected from solar radiation, with the result that said zones are never burnt, and therefore the interior surface of the photovoltaic solar concentration module does not need to be covered with metallic plates over its entire surface since that are zones thereof that are always accessible to solar rays. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251414 | HYBRID SOLAR THERMAL AND PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM WITH THERMAL ENERGY CAPTURE SUBSYSTEM - A hybrid photovoltaic and solar thermal system for generating electrical energy and providing heated water for storage or immediate use. The system includes photovoltaic solar panels, each attached to base with an open top, a bottom, and sides. A base cover is connected to the base sides to define a fluid reservoir. A fluid inlet disposed in each side of the bases provide water to the reservoir from a water supply. A fluid outlet disposed in the sides of each base discharges heated water from the reservoirs through a discharge pipe connected to hot water storage tanks. Electrically controlled valves on the inlet and outlets are under the control of a controller coupled to temperature sensors in the reservoirs, such that water is released from the reservoirs and replenished to the reservoirs only after water contained in the reservoirs reaches a predetermined temperature. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251415 | SOLAR PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar panel capable of exhibiting excellent aesthetics and power generation efficiency, and capable of easily forming a protection plate in a manufacturing process is provided. The solar panel of the present invention comprises a protection plate | 2014-09-11 |
20140251416 | FLEXIBLE FRAME FOR SOLAR CELL MODULE APPARATUS AND SOLAR CELL MODULE APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Disclosed are a flexible frame for a solar cell module and a solar cell apparatus using the same. The flexible frame includes a first support part, a second support part extending inwardly from one end of the first support part, a third support part extending inwardly from an opposite end of the first support part, and an insertion groove defined by the first to third support parts to receive the solar cell module. A width of the insertion groove is narrowed in a direction away from the first support part. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251417 | Recovering Performance Of Degraded Solar Cells With Electrical Pulses - A system and method for recovering performance of a degraded solar cell are provided. The system includes a solar cell having electrodes arranged on opposing sides of an electrolyte and defining a solar cell polarity therebetween and a power source connected to the electrodes. A controller controls the power source for applying a voltage pulse(s) across the solar cell. The voltage pulse may be applied at the solar cell polarity so as to define a forward electrical bias of the solar cell. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251418 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE LAYER WITH HIGH-TRANSMITTANCE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A solar cell with a transparent conductive layer having improved transmittance is described. The solar cell can include a solar cell substructure comprising an absorber layer disposed over a substrate; and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer disposed over the substructure. The TCO layer can include a TCO film with a plurality of spaced-apart, high-transmittance structures therein. The TCO layer can have a higher transmittance of absorbable radiation than a comparable, homogeneous TCO film. The high-transmittance structures can be selected from the group consisting of perforations, high-transmittance particles, and combinations thereof. Methods of making solar cell with a transparent conductive layer having improved transmittance are also described. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251419 | PHOTOVOLTAIC AND DIRECT THERMAL APPARATUS AND METHODS - Apparatus and methods related to solar energy are provided. A metallic entity has a photovoltaic material in contact therewith. The metallic entity at least partially defines a fluid conduit. An electrode pattern is in contact with the photovoltaic material. Electrical energy generated by the photovoltaic material is coupled to an electrical load by way of the metallic entity and the electrode pattern. Thermal energy is conducted through the metallic entity and is transferred to a fluid coolant flowing through the fluid conduit. Various hybrid photovoltaic and direct thermal energy apparatuses are therefore contemplated. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251420 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE OXIDE LAYER WITH LOCALIZED ELECTRIC FIELD DISTRIBUTION AND PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE THEREOF - A photovoltaic device includes a substrate; a back contact layer disposed above the substrate; an absorber layer for photon absorption disposed above the back contact layer; a buffer layer disposed above the absorber layer; a conductive coating disposed above the buffer layer; and a transparent conductive layer disposed over the conductive coating. The conductive coating includes at least one type of nanomaterial, which has at least one dimension in the range of from 0.5 nm to 1000 nm. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251421 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing solar cell includes providing a semiconductor substrate. A coating layer is then formed on a plurality of sides. Subsequently, an anti-reflective layer is formed on the layer. Finally at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode are formed. The first and second electrodes respectively and electrically connect to the second conductive amorphous substrate and the semiconductor substrate. The potential induced degradation is greatly reduced. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251422 | SOLAR CELL WITH DOPING BLOCKS - A solar cell with doping blocks is provided, which includes: a semiconductor substrate, an anti-reflection layer, a plurality of front electrodes, and a back electrode layer. The semiconductor substrate has a first surface, and a plurality of doping block layers is arranged under the first surface and spaced from each other. The anti-reflection layer is disposed on the doping block layer and the semiconductor substrate. The front electrodes penetrate the anti-reflection layer and are arranged on the doping block layers. The back electrode layer is disposed on a second surface of the semiconductor substrate. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251423 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate, a conductive type region formed at the substrate, an insulating film formed on the conductive type region, and an electrode electrically connected to the conductive type region through openings formed in the insulating film. The electrode includes finger electrodes and at least one bus bar electrode formed in a direction crossing the finger electrodes. The bus bar electrode includes electrode parts separated from each other. The insulating film includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the electrode parts to be exposed between the electrode parts at a portion at which the bus bar electrode is disposed. The electrode parts include seed layers electrically connected to the conductive type region via the openings of the insulating film and plating layers disposed on the seed layers and the insulating film. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251424 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell is disclosed. The solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate, a conductive region formed at the semiconductor substrate and having a conductive type identical to or different from that of the semiconductor substrate, a passivation film formed on the semiconductor substrate so as to cover the conductive region, and an electrode electrically connected to at least one of the semiconductor substrate and the conductive region. The passivation film includes a first layer formed on the conductive region and including silicon oxide, a second layer formed on the first layer and including an oxide having a negative charge, and a third layer formed on the second layer and having an index of refraction different from that of the second layer. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251425 | Heterostructure Si Solar Cells Using Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors - To improve the efficiency of heterostructure silicon photovoltaic devices, II-VI wide bandgap semiconductor layers can replace the TCO/doped amorphous silicon/intrinsic amorphous silicon layers on the front side or on both sides of the silicon bulk layer. For example, photovoltaic devices are described containing a first contact electrode; a first doped II-VI semiconductor layer disposed over the first contact electrode; a doped crystalline silicon layer disposed over the first doped II-VI semiconductor layer; and a second contact electrode disposed over the doped silicon layer, where one of the doped crystalline silicon layer and the first doped II-VI semiconductor layer is n-doped N and the other is p-doped. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251426 | VAPOR BARRIER FILM, DISPERSION FOR VAPOR BARRIER FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING VAPOR BARRIER FILM, SOLAR CELL BACK SHEET, AND SOLAR CELL - An object of the present invention is to provide a water vapor barrier film having good flexibility, good moisture resistance, and high mechanical strength. A further object of the present invention is to provide a dispersion for water vapor barrier films which is intended to be used to produce the water vapor barrier film, a method for producing the water vapor barrier film, a solar cell back sheet incorporating the water vapor barrier film, and a solar cell incorporating the water vapor barrier film or the solar cell back sheet. The present invention provided a water vapor barrier film containing: phyllosilicate mineral; and a synthetic resin, wherein the phyllosilicate mineral includes a non-swelling clay mineral and a swelling clay mineral, the phyllosilicate mineral is present in an amount of not less than 30% by weight and not more than 90% by weight of the total weight of the water vapor barrier film, and the water vapor barrier film has a water vapor permeability, measured at 40° C. and 90% RH, of not more than 0.5 g/m | 2014-09-11 |
20140251427 | PHOTOELECTRODE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR - A photoelectrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell includes, a sensitizer supported in a functional semiconductor layer of a photoelectrode structure provided with the functional semiconductor layer on a transparent conductive layer of a translucent substrate made by forming the transparent conductive layer on a plastic translucent support, in which the functional semiconductor layer includes a roll-pressed layer which is being in contact with the transparent conductive layer and roll-pressing traces extending in parallel with a roll-pressing treatment direction on a surface of the roll-pressed layer, and a surface roughness Ra in a first direction which is in parallel with the roll-pressing treatment direction is smaller than a surface roughness Ra in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction on a surface of the functional semiconductor layer. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251428 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELLS SO PRODUCED - A dye-sensitized solar cell having a porous conductive powder layer, which layer is formed by deposition of a deposit comprising metal hydride particles onto a substrate; heating the deposit in a subsequent heating step in order to decompose the metal hydride particles to metal particles; and sinter said metal particles for forming a porous conductive powder layer. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251429 | CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Provided is a conductive structure body comprising: a substrate; a conductive pattern; and a darkened pattern comprising CuOx (02014-09-11 | |
20140251430 | POLYMER SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a polymer solar cell and a method for preparing the same. The cell comprises a conductive anode substrate, a hole buffer layer, an active polymer layer, an electron buffer layer and a cathode laminated in succession, wherein the hole buffer layer comprises a metal compound host and a guest doped in the metal compound host, the metal compound host being one selected from ZnO, ZnS and CdS and the doped gust being one selected from Li2CO3, Li2O, LiF, LiCl and LiBr. By doping a lithium compound with few electrons as a dopant into the metal compound host, a p-type doped layer facilitating the hole transportation is formed in the polymer solar cell. The dopant and the metal compound host have stable properties and would not corrode the conductive anode substrate, facilitating industrial production in the future and effectively improving the energy conversion efficiency of the polymer solar cell. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251431 | Method and Apparatus for Forming and Mounting a Photovoltaic Array - A photovoltaic (PV) module framing and coupling system enables the attachment of PV modules to a roof or other mounting surface without requiring the use of separate structural support members which attach directly to and span between multiple PV modules in a formed PV array. The inventive apparatus provides a parallel coupling for securely interlocking the outside surfaces of parallel frame members together in a side to side arrangement to form an array with improved structural load distribution. The inventive coupling member may attach to a slot in the frame at substantially any position along the length of the frame thereby enabling the interconnection of adjacent PV modules along both an x and y axis. The inventive apparatus may further provide a rotating portion and locking portion for coupling to frame attachment, mounting brackets for direct connection to a mounting surface, grounding teeth for the automatic creation of a reliable two axis grounding matrix, and a rapid twist-lock engagement means for reliably interlocking and aligning PV modules in the array. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251432 | ADHESIVE FOR SOLAR BATTERY BACK SHEETS - An object of the present invention is to provide a urethane adhesive for solar battery back sheets, which has satisfactory initial adhesion to a film in the production of a solar battery back sheet, satisfactory initial adhesive property after curing and high adhesive property at high temperature, and also has a sufficient hydrolysis resistance over the long term and is excellent in overall balance; a solar battery back sheet which is obtainable by using the adhesive; and a solar battery module. Disclosed is an adhesive for solar battery back sheets, including a urethane resin obtainable by the reaction of an acrylic polyol with an isocyanate compound, wherein the acrylic polyol is obtainable by polymerizing polymerizable monomers, the polymerizable monomers include a monomer having a hydroxyl group and other monomers, the monomer having a hydroxyl group includes a hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylate, and the other monomers include acrylonitrile and (meth)acrylic ester(s). | 2014-09-11 |
20140251433 | ELECTROLYTE FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - In one aspect, an electrolyte for a dye-sensitized solar cell and a dye-sensitized solar cell including the same are provided. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251434 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES COMPRISING FULLERENES AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Photovoltaic cells comprising an active layer comprising, as p-type material, conjugated polymers such as polythiophene and regioregular polythiophene, and as n-type material at least one fullerene derivative. The fullerene derivative can be C60, C70, or C84. The fullerene also can be functionalized with indene groups. Improved efficiency can be achieved. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251435 | NON-VACUUM METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIGHT-ABSORBING MATERIALS FOR SOLAR CELL APPLICATION - The present invention describes a method of producing a p-type light-absorbing semiconductor copper zinc tin selenide/sulfide (Cu | 2014-09-11 |
20140251436 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - A photoelectric conversion element includes a PN junction formed from an N-type oxide layer and a P-type oxide layer. The P-type oxide layer is formed from an oxide having a perovskite structure. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251437 | Automatic Air Tank Purge System - The present invention provides a system that automatically purges contaminants from an air pressure tank when the emergency brakes of a vehicle are set. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises a valve comprising an input port, an exhaust port, and a control port. The input port is in fluid connection with a drain on the pressurized air tank, and the control port is in fluid connection with an emergency brake line of the vehicle. When the emergency brakes are engaged, the valve is open such that the input port and the exhaust port are in fluid connection operable for air and contaminants from the pressurized air tank to be expelled from the pressurized air tank through the exhaust port. When the emergency brakes are not engaged, the valve is closed such that the input port and exhaust port are not in fluid connection. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251438 | MIXING SYSTEM AND VALVE ASSEMBLY - A mixing system is disclosed in which the system comprises a source of bone-graft or bone-graft-substitute material, a liquid source, and a vacuum source, at least one of the source of bone-graft or bone-graft-substitute material and the liquid source being in communication with the vacuum source. A valve assembly also forms part of the system, the valve assembly having a valve movable between a first position in which a first fluid passageway is created between the source of bone-graft or bone-graft-substitute material and the vacuum, and a second position in which a second fluid passageway is created between the source of bone-graft or bone-graft-substitute material and the liquid source, wherein, in the second position, the valve seals off the first fluid passageway, the vacuum source being adapted to generate a negative-pressure environment, relative to atmospheric pressure, within the valve assembly while the valve is in the first position. Methods of utilizing the aforementioned system are also disclosed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251439 | Underdrain and Method for Transferring Forces and Directing Flow - An underdrain system for transferring forces and directing flow includes at least one underdrain block having a top wall, a bottom wall, and two side walls connecting the top wall to the bottom wall to define a block interior. An insert is disposed in the interior of the underdrain block. The insert includes force-transmitting buttresses spaced along an exterior of the insert that contacts the two side walls of the underdrain block and act to transfer downward forces acting on the top wall of the underdrain block and internal fluid forces acting on the insert to the side walls of the underdrain block. The force-transmitting buttresses can also direct hydraulic flow. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251440 | LUBRICATION OF TRANSFER PLATES USING AN OIL OR OIL IN WATER EMULSIONS - This disclosure relates to transfer plate lubricant compositions and methods of transporting open containers across stationary transfer plates. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251441 | FLOW ISOLATION SYSTEM - A flow isolation system for connecting a source of pressurized fluid to plumbing for using the fluid. A generally vertical flow chamber extends from a lower end to an upper end, with an inlet for a pressurized fluid is disposed in a sidewall of the vertical chamber in a position near but paced above the lower end, and an outlet disposed in a sidewall of the vertical chamber in a position near but below the upper end. An evacuation tube extends from an open end near the lower portion of the vertical chamber to an evacuation valve disposed in the upper end. A gas inlet may be disposed in the upper end. When both the exit and inlet are closed, the system may be evacuated by connecting pressurized gas to the gas inlet to force fluid up the evacuation tube and out the evacuation valve. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251442 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING THE PRESSURE OF A FLUID CONTAINING GRANULES - A device and a method for reducing the pressure of a fluid containing granules. The device comprises a free space devoid of moving rotor blades and a housing with an inlet and an outlet. The shape of the wall within the housing and of the free space therein applies a centripetal flow component to the fluid containing the granules flowing therethrough. The pressure of the fluid containing the granules is decreased after the flow has passed through the device. The device and method further and impart a rotational motion to the fluid containing the granules in the area of the outlet, which is generally located in the central area of the free space. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251443 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED ACCESS TO PRESSURIZED FLUID LINES AND TO EXHAUSTED LINES - A method and apparatus for controlled access to pressurized fluid lines and to exhausted lines. The apparatus includes a rod body having a bore; a packing fitting attached to a first end of the rod body and a ball valve attached to a second end of the rod body; a transverse arm between the first and second ends of the rod body, the transverse arm having a bore communicating the rod body bore; and a slideable rod in the bore of the rod body, in a first position of the rod a first end extends through the packing fitting to outside of the rod body and a second end is completely within the rod body, in a second position of the rod the first end extends through the packing fitting to outside of the rod body and the second end of the rod extends through and past the ball valve. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251444 | Aseptic Tubing Connection for a Container - An assembly for aseptic connecting of a beverage ingredient container to a beverage dispensing apparatus, having a collapsible sheath of pliable material connecting the container to the dispenser at a distance away from the container. The sheath passes through a conduit of the apparatus to provide an aseptic passageway for fluid from the container to the beverage apparatus. A protective cover houses the collapsible sheath when in a collapsed configuration, and the sheath is brought to a second configuration of an extended length to provide an inner passageway of the fluid to a distal end of the sheath positioned a distance away from the container. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251445 | THERMOSTATIC FLUID SUPPLY INVERTER VALVE - An assembly for a thermostatic mixing valve includes a valve body including a first fluid channel having a first inlet port for receiving a first fluid from a first fluid supply line, a second fluid channel having a second inlet port for receiving a second fluid from a second fluid supply line, and a cartridge chamber having a first layer, a second layer offset from the first layer, and an opening for receiving a thermostatic mixing cartridge. A first removable insert guides the first fluid to the first layer when inserted into the first fluid channel and guides the second fluid to the first layer when inserted into the second fluid channel. A second removable insert guides the first fluid to the second layer when inserted into the first fluid channel and guides the second fluid to the second layer when inserted into the second fluid channel. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251446 | VALVE WITH A ROTATED SOLENOID - A valve that has the solenoids aligned at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the valve operator is disclosed. By aligning the solenoid at 90 degrees the fluid passageways in the valve operator are simplified and the operator body is easier to mold. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251447 | SERVOVALVE HAVING TWO STAGES AND A PILOT STAGE ADAPTED TO SUCH A SERVOVALVE - A hydraulic servovalve having two stages and feedback members in which the movable power distribution member has clamp means for clamping the feedback member, while allowing a clamped portion of the feedback member at least one freedom of movement relative to the movable distribution member. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251448 | PACKET-WISE PROPORTIONING FOLLOWED BY IMMEDIATE LONGITUDINAL MIXING - A fluid supply system ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140251449 | Four-Function Anti-Water Hammer Air Valve Set - Disclosed is a multifunctional anti-surge three orifices air valve set, comprising a negative pressure admitting valve ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140251450 | METERING SYSTEM, HOUSING PART FOR A METERING UNIT AND METERING UNIT - A metering system for metering a metering fluid includes at least one metering unit, a fluid supply component conveying the metering fluid to the metering unit, and a control module conveying a control fluid to the metering unit. The metering unit includes a first housing part, an exchangeable second housing part and a membrane which is arranged between the housing parts and divides a cavity formed between the housing parts into a pumping chamber and a metering chamber which are separated from each other in fluidic terms. Channels are formed in the first housing part which receive the control fluid and are in flow connection with the control module, and channels are formed in the second housing part which receive the metering fluid and are in flow connection with the fluid supply component. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251451 | Positioning structure of water supply hose for pull-out faucet - A positioning structure of a water supply hose for a pull-out faucet contains: a faucet body including an outlet; a water supply hose accommodated in the faucet body so as to supply water and including an outlet segment; a spraying head connected with the outlet segment of the water supply hose and being pulled outwardly and retracted inwardly with the water supply hose; a magnetic attraction device including a first connecting member and a second connecting member which magnetically attract with each other. The first connecting member is disposed in the outlet, the second connecting member is mounted on an outlet segment, the second connecting member retracts back to its original position with the water supply hose and the spraying head and moves into the outlet so as to magnetically attract with the first connecting member, hence the water supply hose and the spraying head are magnetically attracted and fixed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251452 | SANITARY FIXTURE, INNER-HOSE ARRANGEMENT FOR A SANITARY FITTING, AND SANITARY FITTING - A sanitary fixture ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140251453 | PLUMBING FIXTURE - A plumbing fixture having at least a housing, which forms an opening surrounded by a collar and an interior space, a fastening member, which can be disposed adjacent to the collar in the housing, a cartridge holder, which can be positioned in the interior space, a cartridge, which can be positioned at least partially in the interior space, and a tensioning member, which by direct contact can tension at least the cartridge or the cartridge holder against the fastening member. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251454 | Sanitary conduit, in particular for a shower device - A sanitary conduit, in particular for a shower device, is useful, for example, as a shower arm conduit in a shower system. The sanitary conduit has a rigid, hollow conduit housing including a base body ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140251455 | PRESSURIZED GAS CONTAINING SYSTEM - A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure. | 2014-09-11 |
20140251456 | COVER FOR A VALVE CAP OF A GAS CYLINDER - The present invention pertains to a cover ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140251457 | Vibration Damping Device - Embodiments of the invention provide a vibration damping system including a fixed element, a moveable element arranged to move linearly along an axis relative to the fixed element in response to a non-mechanical force, and an inerter element coupling the moveable element to the fixed element, and configured to convert the linear motion of the moveable element into rotational motion about the axis. The vibration damping system may be applied to many types of valves. In some embodiments, the vibration damping system may be applied to pressure relief valves. In some embodiments, the moveable element rotates to provide inertial damping. In other embodiments, the inerter element rotates to provide inertial damping. | 2014-09-11 |