37th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130233352 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CLEANING - An apparatus and a method for monitoring the cleaning of the apparatus for at least one process container and/or at least one process line, and where the process container and/or process line can be cleaned by means of introducing a detergent solution, and with a measuring device for determining a first physical characteristic of the detergent solution, a measuring device for determining a second physical characteristic of the detergent solution, a measuring device for determining the temperature of the detergent solution, an evaluation unit which determines the detergent concentration in the detergent solution via the first and second physical characteristics and via the temperature of the detergent solution, and determines the continuance or termination of the cleaning and/or the re-concentration and/or replacement of the detergent as a function of the detergent concentration that is determined. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233353 | REVERSIBLE DISHWASHING RACK AND RELATED METHODS - A substantially rectangular dish rack having a substantially single side walled body portion that slidably engages two identical base portions, which interchangeably function as either the top or bottom of the dish rack. The top and bottom portions are preferably both inserted into the body portion from the same side of the body portion. Any of the four sides of the top and bottom portions may be inserted first into the body portion, and when inserted into the body portion, the base portions are held in place by friction catches or latches. The friction latches preferably include a boss portion and a notch portion to receive the boss portion. Alternative embodiments include designated top and bottom portion and are color coded to signal the identity of each. The body portion is preferably constructed to allow for extension of the body portion to allow for different heights of dishwares, by collars which are attachable and detachable to and from the body portion by prongs and sockets, which mutually engage on another. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233354 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE TREATING METHOD - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates by immersing the substrates in a treating solution includes the following elements. A treating tank for storing the treating solution; a lifter capable of supporting a plurality of substrates, and vertically movable between an upper withdrawn position above the treating tank and a treating position inside the treating tank; a treating solution supply device for supplying the treating solution to the treating tank; a dripping device for dripping a surfactant to a surface of the treating solution stored in the treating tank; and a control device for causing the treating solution supply device to supply the treating solution to the treating tank, causing the lifter to place the substrates in the treating position, and causing the dripping device to drip the surfactant when raising the lifter to the upper withdrawn position after treatment of the substrates with the treating solution. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233355 | WASHING APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH SPIRAL AIR FLOW FOR DRYING - An apparatus and method for washing and drying objects includes a rotating washing fluid sprayer having several nozzles to direct washing fluid, e.g., water, at an object being washed in a chamber. A drying fluid is directed at the object in the chamber to dry the object. The drying fluid, e.g., air, is directed in a spiral pattern against the object to urge washing liquid away from the object to dry the object and to push the drying liquid away from edges of the object. The air may be directed at the object simultaneously with the water to increase the energy with which the water impinges on the object and to urge dirt from the object being washed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233356 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING SURFACES OF WAFER-SHAPED ARTICLES - An apparatus and method for processing wafer-shaped articles comprises an array of nozzles that are stationary in use, and are individually controlled to simulate the action of a moving boom arm without the actual need for such an arm. Preferably three such arrays are provided, for dispensing three different types of liquid at various process stages. The computer control of the nozzle valves may cause only one nozzle of each array to be open at any given time, or may cause a pair of adjacent nozzles to be open simultaneously. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233357 | METHOD FOR REMOVING PHOTORESIST - The invention relates to a method for removing a photoresist capable of attaining a sufficient removal rate even using a general-purpose cleaning apparatus. A photoresist formed on a surface of a substrate is removed using supersaturated water solution of ozone. Further, it is preferred that a removal operation is performed under a condition of suppressing reduction in ozone concentration of the supersaturated water solution. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233358 | System and Method for Cleaning Jewelry and Other Items - Disclosed herein are various cleaning systems based on the assemblage of a container, a nozzle, an actuator, and one or more releasable cover members configured to receive an item to be cleaned. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning an item based on the steps of obtaining one of the various cleaning systems, detaching a cover member from the assembly, placing the item in the cover member, dispensing cleaning product into the cover member and waiting a sufficient time for the cleaning product to clean the item. Further disclosed is a cleaning product based on a liquid carrier and a foaming product. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233359 | INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SYSTEM - The invention relates to an apparatus for an industrial cleaning plant for the treatment of items to be cleaned “G” in cleaning chambers ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233360 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS - A liquid processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a substrate holding unit configured to be rotated and hold a substrate from a bottom side thereof with substrate being spaced apart horizontally, a rotation driving unit configured to rotate the substrate holding unit, and an air supply unit provided above the substrate and configured to supply air toward the substrate held by the substrate holding unit. The liquid processing apparatus also includes an air supply path including a suction port that inhales the air supplied from the air supply unit and supplies the air inhaled from the suction port to a space formed between the substrate holding unit and a bottom surface of the substrate held by the substrate holding unit. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233361 | LIQUID PROCESSING APPARATUS - A liquid processing apparatus includes a substrate holding unit and an elevating member provided to ascend/descend with respect to the substrate holding unit. The substrate holding unit includes a holding base, and a first engagement member and a second engagement member which are provided to be movable in the holding base, and moved between an engaging position where the member is engaged with the peripheral edge of the substrate and a releasing position where the member releases the substrate. When the first contact unit connected to the first engagement member is in contact with a first portion to be contacted, the first engagement member is located at the engaging position. When the second contact unit connected to the second engagement member is in contact with a second portion to be contacted at a lower position than the first portion, the second engagement member is located at the engaging position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233362 | Back Um-brella - The invention provides a specially designed backpack featuring an integrally attached umbrella incorporated into its construction. The backpack is manufactured with a durable material such as reinforced canvas or rip-stop nylon. Positioned on the back of this backpack are two adjustable shoulder straps designed for easy transport. The backpack comprises an ample number of large and small cargo compartments with sturdy zipper closures. The umbrella comprising a water resistant canopy held open over the user's head using a series of expandable rods. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233363 | TEMPORARY SHELTER AND MOBILE CART - Embodiments of the invention are generally related to a mobile shelter, and more particularly to a movable storage container that converts into a shelter adequate for protection of its occupants against the elements, and optionally converts into a collapsed configuration suitable for transportation. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233364 | SHADE SHELTER WITH SOLAR PANELS - A shade shelter includes one or more solar panels selectively mounted thereon. The shade shelter may be erected over an associated structure in order to at least reduce the thermal radiation effects of the sun on the associated shelter. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233365 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A PORTABLE WIND BREAK DEVICE - Embodiments of the invention provide a portable wind break device which incorporates lightweight staking devices or mounting supports, poles that allow attachment of flexible panels, such as fabric panels, and reinforcing supports which reinforce each panel section, making a modular unit as a whole. The portable wind break device permits ease of portability, set up, take down, and provides wind protection and privacy for people, animals, or anything that would benefit from protection from the wind or privacy. Additionally, the portable wind break device permits easy cleaning, and assembly without tools. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233366 | TENT PEG - Described is tent peg that provides easy storage and transport to reduce the likelihood of the tent peg being lost. The tent peg comprises a shaft having and a head comprising a body having an arm extending therefrom. The arm comprises a first aperture adjacent to the body and a second aperture located between the first aperture and a distal end of the arm. The first aperture is formed to receive a shaft of a first further tent peg in an opposite orientation. Additionally, the second aperture is formed to receive a shaft of a second further tent peg in the same orientation as the tent beg. Further, the shaft of the second further tent peg is receivable in a first aperture of the first further tent peg. Therefore, multiple tent pegs can be interconnected with each tent peg in the opposite orientation to the adjacent tent pegs. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233367 | HUB ASSEMBLY FOR A FOLDABLE TENT - The present invention provides a roof connecting mechanism of a foldable tent wherein a connecting hub is pivotally connected to roof strut rods so that the roof strut rods are movable in a compact manner relative to the connecting hub. The connecting hub includes pivoting cabinets in radial arrangement for pivoting the ends of each roof strut rod which has sufficient space to accommodate the ends of the roof strut rods when the tent is both in an open and folded configuration. The connecting hub also includes a stopper to limit the movement of the roof strut rods when in the open configuration. Such construction allows for a simple and compact opening and folding of the tent. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233368 | DOPED BORON CARBIDES AND THERMOELECTRIC APPLICATIONS - A thermoelectric converter is provided where an n-type boron carbide element is paired with a p-type boron carbide element and placed between a eat sink and a high temperature are, such as the ocean in which a submarine operates, and the interior of that submarine, respectively. Boron carbide elements suitable for use in this invention are deposited from meta carborane (n-type) together with dopants to emphasize n-type character, such as chromocene, and orthocarborane, together with dopants to emphasize p-type character, such as 1,4 diaminobenzene to form the p-type element. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233369 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS - A thermoelectric conversion module and a thermoelectric conversion apparatus in which a thermoelectric conversion element can be flexibly attached to heat sources having various shapes in high density are provided. The thermoelectric conversion module includes a first thermoelectric conversion element configured of a cylindrical thermoelectric conversion material having a hollow portion and a second thermoelectric conversion element configured of a thermoelectric conversion material having a different conductive type from that of the first thermoelectric conversion element and fixed in the hollow portion. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233370 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - The invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method of preparing the same, and it can increase the efficiency and productivity of dye-sensitized solar cells at the same time by replacing all or part of the expensive light-absorbing dyes by carbon nanotubes (CNT), graphenes or carbon blacks. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233371 | Deployable Photovoltaic Array and Collapsible Support Unit Thereof - A deployable photovoltaic array comprising a plurality of photovoltaic modules attached to a collapsible support unit, where said support unit is made up of a pair of laterally spaced similar pantographs. Each pantograph has the form of a plurality of interconnected rhombs made by pivotally joined elongated arms. Two opposite sides of each solar module are attached to a pair of corresponding nearest parallel arms on the opposite sides of said pantographs. Said array in its deployed condition for large solar elevation angles acquires a characteristic staircase-like form. Angles of said rhombs may further be adjusted to achieve an optimal inclination of said solar modules with respect to the current direction to the sun. In the stowed configuration said array may be held in a protecting container, and is readily portable. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233372 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR POWER GENERATION APPARATUS - A solar cell module includes a plurality of electric power generation units. Each of the plurality of electric power generation units includes a solar cell element and a light guide unit having a first surface and a second surface positioned opposite to the first surface and configured to guide light toward the solar cell element between the first surface and the second surface. The plurality of the light guide units included in the plurality of electric power generation units include a first light guide unit having a first fluorescent material that emits first light upon receipt of light incident from the first surface, and also includes at least one light guide unit of a second light guide unit having a second fluorescent material that emits second light having a different wavelength from the first light upon receipt of light incident from the first surface and a third light guide unit in which a shape of the second surface is designed so that part of light incident from the first surface is reflected from the second surface and travels in a direction non-parallel to that before reflection. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233373 | Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Cell Module - A concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cell module, comprising: a shell; a Fresnel lens set, provided on top of said shell; a first solar cell, provided on bottom of said shell and opposite to said Fresnel lens set; and at least a second solar cell, provided on surrounding wall and/or bottom of said shell, so that area originally not capable of generating power is able to generate power, to raise power generating capacity per unit area of said concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) cell module. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233374 | MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED SOLAR MODULES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A monolithically integrated cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) module includes a first electrically conductive layer and an insulating layer. The first electrically conductive layer is disposed below the insulating layer. The PV module further includes a back contact metal layer and a CdTe absorber layer. The back contact metal layer is disposed between the insulating layer and the CdTe absorber layer. The PV module further includes a window layer and a second electrically conductive layer. The window layer is disposed between the CdTe absorber layer and the second electrically conductive layer. At least one first trench extends through the back contact metal layer, at least one second trench extends through the absorber and window layers, and at least one third trench extends through the second electrically conductive layer. A method for monolithically integrating CdTe PV cells is also provided. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233375 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A plurality of thin linear thin wire electrodes are formed entirely over a first surface that is a light receiving surface of a solar cell element, a back surface collecting electrode is formed on a second surface that is a back surface of the solar cell element, and a wiring member which draws power is connected to each of the thin wire electrode and the back surface collecting electrode. The thin wire electrode and the wiring member are bonded with solder and side surfaces of the solder bonding portion in a longitudinal direction along the wiring member are coated with a thermosetting resin, and, in a region excluding the thin wire electrodes, the wiring member and the first surface are bonded with a thermosetting resin. The wiring member and the thin wire electrodes are bonded to have a sufficient mechanical bonding strength and high bonding reliability. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233376 | SOLAR-CELL SEALANT AND SOLAR-CELL MODULE USING SAME - A solar-cell sealant that has excellent properties such as transparency, flexibility, adhesiveness, heat resistance, appearance, cross-linking characteristics, electrical characteristics, and calenderability. A solar-cell sealant that contains an ethylene/α-olefin/unconjugated-polyene copolymer satisfying requirements (a1) through (a3). Requirement (a1) is that constituent units derived from ethylene constitute 80-90 mol %, constituent units derived from C3-20 α-olefin constitute 9.99-19.99 mol %, and constituent units derived from an unconjugated polyene constitute 0.01-5.0 mol % of said copolymer. Requirement (a2) is that the MFR of said copolymer, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1238 at 190° C. under a 2.16 kg load, be at least 2 g/10 min. and less than 10 g/10 min. Requirement (a3) is that the Shore A hardness of said copolymer, as measured in accordance with ASTM D2240, be 60 to 85. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233377 | LIQUID ELECTROLYTE-FREE, SOLID-STATE SOLAR CELLS WITH INORGANIC HOLE TRANSPORT MATERIALS - Photovoltaic cells incorporating the compounds A/M/X compounds as hole transport materials are provide. The A/M/X compounds comprise one or more A moieties, one or more M atoms and one or more X atoms. The A moieties are selected from organic cations and elements from Group 1 of the periodic table, the M atoms are selected from elements from at least one of Groups 3, 4, 5, 13, 14 or 15 of the periodic table, and the X atoms are selected from elements from Group 17 of the periodic table. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233378 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY PHOTOVOLTAIC BACK-CONTACT SOLAR CELL STRUCTURES AND MANUFACTURING METHODS USING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - A back contact back junction solar cell using semiconductor wafers and methods for manufacturing are provided. The back contact back junction solar cell comprises a semiconductor wafer having a doped base region, a light capturing frontside surface, and a doped backside emitter region. A frontside and backside dielectric layer and passivation layer provide enhance light trapping and internal reflection. Backside base and emitter contacts are connected to metal interconnects forming a metallization pattern of interdigitated fingers and busbars on the backside of the solar cell. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233379 | PATTERNED ALUMINUM BACK CONTACTS FOR REAR PASSIVATION - Embodiments of the invention generally relate to solar cells having reduced carrier recombination and methods of forming the same. The solar cells have eutectic local contacts and passivation layers which reduce recombination by facilitating formation of a back surface field (BSF). A patterned aluminum back contact is disposed on the passivation layer for removing current form the solar cell. The patterned back contact reduces the cost-per-watt of the solar cell by using less material than a full-surface back contact. The methods of forming the solar cells include depositing a passivation layer including aluminum oxide and silicon nitride on a back surface of a solar cell, and then forming openings through the passivation layer. A patterned aluminum back contact is disposed on the passivation layer over the holes, and thermally processed to form a silicon-aluminum eutectic within the openings. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233380 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A photovoltaic module including a dielectric tunneling layer and methods of forming a photovoltaic module with a dielectric tunneling layer. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233381 | POLYIMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION FOR USE IN FORMING INSULATION FILM IN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND METHOD OF FORMING INSULATION FILM IN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL USED THEREWITH - Disclosed is a polyimide resin composition for forming an insulation layer in a solar cell, which has an optimal rheological characteristics for screen printing and the like, which has an improved wetting property with various coating substrates, by which continuous printing of 500 times or more can be attained, with which blisters, cissing and pinholes are not generated after printing and drying or during drying or curing, which can coat a predetermined area. A method of forming an insulation layer in a solar cell and a solar cell having the insulation layer formed by this method are also disclosed. The polyimide resin composition for forming an insulation layer in a solar cell contains a mixed solvent of a first organic solvent (A) and a second organic solvent (B); and a heat-resistant polyimide resin having at least one group selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and perfluoroalkyl groups in recurring units, and having thixotropic property, the polyimide resin being dissolved in the mixed solvent. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233382 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion device, which includes, on a substrate, a layered structure of a conductive layer formed by a transition metal element, a photoelectric conversion layer formed by a compound semiconductor containing a group Ib element, a group IIIb element and a group VIb element, and a transparent electrode, further includes a transition metal dichalcogenide thin film formed by the transition metal element and the group VIb element between the conductive layer and the photoelectric conversion layer. 80% or less of lot of crystallites forming the transition metal dichalcogenide thin film and occupying the surface of the conductive layer, on which the thin film is formed, have the c-axes thereof oriented substantially perpendicular to the surface of the conductive layer. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233383 | Electronic Device Module Comprising Film of Homogeneous Polyolefin Copolymer and Grafted Silane - An electronic device module comprising:
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20130233384 | PLANAR SOLAR ENERGY CONCENTRATOR - A solar concentrator, comprising: a substantially planar light insertion layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: an optical entry surface, an array of optical redirecting elements, and an array of optical exits being, each of the optical redirecting elements receiving and redirecting light towards an optical exit; a substantially planar light guide layer being made of light-transmissive material and including: a first surface for receiving light exiting the light insertion layer, a second surface opposite the first surface, the first and second surfaces being structured and arranged with one respect to the other such that light entering the light guide layer is guided to at least one optical output surface via a series of reflections; and an array of optical apertures optically interconnecting the light insertion layer and the light guide layer formed by at least one deformed optical coupling element. A method of manufacture thereof is also disclosed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233385 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - The present invention is premised upon an improved photovoltaic device (“PV device”), more particularly to an improved photovoltaic device with a multilayered photovoltaic cell assembly and a body portion joined at an interface region and including an intermediate layer, at least one interconnecting structural member, relieving feature, unique component geometry, or any combination thereof. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233386 | GLASS SUBSTRATE FOR CU-IN-GA-SE SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELL USING SAME - A glass substrate for a Cu—In—Ga—Se solar cell. The glass substrate contains specific oxides with the specific amounts, respectively. The glass substrate has a glass transition temperature of from 650 to 750° C., an average coefficient of thermal expansion within a range of from 50 to 350° C. of from 75×10 | 2013-09-12 |
20130233387 | AUTOMATIC SENSOR CONTROL PANEL - A method for regulating water output from a faucet is presented. The method includes receiving an input at a plurality of sensors, transmitting a signal to a control unit in response to receiving the input, controlling, via the control unit, at least a temperature or volume of water in response to the signal received at the plurality of sensors, outputting the water via a water output device, and outputting, via a display module, a visual indicator for at least the temperature or the volume. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233388 | Modular compressed natural gas system - A compression system is disposed in a container and shipped to a location having a supply of natural gas. The compression system connects to the natural gas supply, compresses gas from the supply, and provides compressed gas to a consumer. The container, which can be a standardized ISO shipping container, is fitted with removable vents at designated locations. Strategic positioning of compression system components in combination with the removable vents allows for ready access to the compression system for repair and maintenance. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233389 | HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS - Hydraulic valve apparatuses employing the use of multiple pistons for opening and closing gate valves are disclosed. Additionally, hydraulic valve apparatuses with a low profile and without a top shaft are disclosed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233390 | Collecting Tank, System Comprising Collecting Tank and Multi-Phase Pumps, and Method for Separating and Dividing Up a Multi-Phase Mixture - The invention relates to a collecting tank for multi-phase mixtures from a hydrocarbon source, having at least one inlet ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233391 | Secured System and Method for Removal of Oil from an Oil Battery - A method of providing access to an oil battery having a valve with a valve handle for permitting oil to flow through a pipe for conveyance to a secondary storage vessel. The method includes the following steps: providing a lock inhibiting the movement of said valve handle; providing a identifier identifying which valve is desired access; providing an operator identification identifying an entity seeking access to said valve; determining if said entity seeking access to said valve is authorized to have access; and unlocking said lock enabling said valve to be opened if it is determined that said entity seeking access to said valve is authorized to have access. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233392 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING LNG FUEL FOR SHIPS - An arrangement for providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for propulsion of a ship ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233393 | Method and Apparatus for Mixing, Transporting, Storing, and Transferring Thixotropic Fluids in One Container - A method for mixing, transporting, storing, and transferring a thixotropic fluid is disclosed. The method includes mixing a thixotropic fluid. The thixotropic fluid may be built within a fluid container that includes an agitation unit. Once it has gelled, the thixotropic fluid can be sheared using the agitation unit, which may be mounted within the fluid container. The thixotropic fluid can then be pumped out of the fluid container. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233394 | Automatic Fluid Container Switching In A Blood Processing System - Systems and methods for determining when a fluid supply container of a blood processing apparatus becomes empty. The system uses a scale to monitor and detect when a fluid supply container is empty based on the rate of change of the container weight and whether the container weight is below a pre-established threshold, and a controller receives a signal from the scale and controls the operation of a pump to stop pumping when the fluid supply container is empty. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233395 | Liquid flow control for film deposition - An apparatus for controlling liquid flow wherein the apparatus comprises an orifice and an adjacent flexible diaphragm separated from each other by a gap through which a liquid flows. The diaphragm is sufficiently flexible to vary the gap thereby controlling the rate of liquid flowing through the orifice or to provide a positive liquid shutoff of liquid flowing through the orifice. A method for controlling liquid flow through the apparatus comprises flexing said diaphragm to vary a size of the gap to control the rate of liquid flowing through the orifice or to provide a positive liquid shutoff of liquid from flowing through the orifice. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233396 | LATCHING CLUTCH VALVE - A hydraulic valve for a vehicle transmission includes a housing, a valve piston, an actuating piston, and a bi-stable spring. The housing is connectable with an inlet passage and an outlet passage for the transmission. The valve piston is sealed to the housing and selectively blocks a fluid flow between the inlet passage and the outlet passage. The actuating piston is sealed to the housing and is arranged to be displaceable by a hydraulic pressure in the inlet passage. The bi-stable spring is engaged with the valve piston and the actuating piston. In some example embodiments, the bi-stable spring is axially fixed with regards to the valve piston and displaceable by the actuating piston. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233397 | Regurgitant Control Directional Flow Valve for Simulating Cardiovascular Hemodynamics - A directional flow valve in a cardiovascular prosthesis test system includes a regurgitant flow passage. Forward flow from a pump through the valve is unrestricted and allowed to pass freely through the directional flow valve. Regurgitant flow is allowed across the directional flow valve to reduce a negative pressure gradient across the prosthetic device. The volume of regurgitant flow is controllable by changing a size of the regurgitant flow pathway. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233398 | Air Inductor for Gutter Downspout - An air induction device is provided for mounting to a downspout to induce the flow of air in the downspout. The air induction device comprises a tubular member that is sealingly fitted through the downspout such that it provides fluid communication between the atmosphere and the interior of the downspout. The air induction device is preferably mounted on an upwardly facing surface of the downspout and at a location where the downspout is extending angularly downward or at a bend in the downspout, thereby orienting the tubular member at an upwardly extending oblique angle relative to the downspout. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233399 | VALVE STEM GROMMET STRUCTURE - The disclosed embodiments include a valve stem assembly for a tire pressure monitoring system sensor. The assembly can comprise a valve stem body, and a grommet for purposes of engaging a vehicle wheel. The valve stem body can comprise an attachment end to be attached to a pressure sensor to determine tire air pressure, and an air transfer end to receive a gas to fill the tire. The grommet can further comprise flanges with dimensions such that the grommet can limit movement of the valve stem assembly relative to the vehicle wheel. Methods for installing the valve stem assembly are also disclosed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233400 | Filter Device - A fluid filter device ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233401 | N-CHANNEL FLOW RATIO CONTROLLER CALIBRATION - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of controlling gas flow in etching chambers. The methods generally include splitting a single process gas supply source into multiple inputs of separate process chambers, such that each chamber processes substrates under uniform processing conditions. The method generally includes using a mass flow controller as a reference for calibrating a flow ratio controller. A span correction factor may be determined to account for the difference between the actual flow and the measured flow through the flow ratio controller. The span correction factors may be used to determine corrected set points for each channel of the flow controller using equations provided herein. Furthermore, the set points of the flow ratio controller may be made gas-independent using additional equations provided herein. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233402 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING AN EXISTING SPILL CONTAINMENT MANHOLE - An apparatus for repairing an existing spill containment manhole operably associated with an underground fuel storage tank. The apparatus includes a containment vessel for containing fuel spilled during filling of the underground fuel storage tank. A major portion of the containment vessel is adapted to be inserted into an existing spill containment manhole. Preferably, the containment vessel includes an upper annular flange that extends over and surrounds a portion of an existing cover rim of an existing spill containment manhole thereby isolating an upper portion of the containment vessel from an upper portion on the existing spill containment manhole when the containment vessel is installed. Optionally, a replacement cover is provided to replace an existing cover of the existing spill containment manhole. The replacement cover may include at least one sealing member that engages the inner surface of the at least one wall of the containment vessel when installed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233403 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLANT RECYCLING - A method for replacing a volume of coolant fluid in a circulating system in diesel engine system that includes the steps of establishing pneumatic connection with at least one location in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system; establishing fluid connection with at least one point in the diesel engine coolant fluid circulating system, the fluid connection location being different from the pneumatic connection; and after pneumatic and fluid connection is established, drawing a vacuum pressure through said pneumatic connection and introducing the volume of coolant fluid into the through said fluid connection as well as a device for accomplishing the same. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233404 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING PUNCTURE REPAIR LIQUID AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERING PUNCTURE REPAIR LIQUID - A method for recovering puncture repair liquid includes preparing tube, preparing sealing portion, removing, discharging, inserting, and recovering. The tube is to be inserted into a tire from a tire valve mounted to a wheel. The sealing portion is at a part of the tube in a longitudinal direction, has an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the tube, and is fittable in the tire valve. The removing removes a valve core from the tire valve of the wheel. The discharging discharges pressurized air filled in the tire from the tire valve. The inserting inserts the tube from the tire valve so as to bring the tube to a liquid surface of the puncture repair liquid. The recovering recovers the puncture repair liquid in the tire via the tube using a residual pressure in the tire by fitting the sealing portion to the tire valve. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233405 | METHOD FOR RECOVERING PUNCTURE REPAIR LIQUID - A valve core is removed from a tire valve | 2013-09-12 |
20130233406 | Systems And Methods For A Three Chamber Compensation Network - Systems and methods for a three chamber compensation network for pressure regulators are disclosed. For example, one described pressure regulator includes: an inlet port; a primary chamber coupled to the inlet port by a main valve; an outlet chamber coupled to the primary chamber by one or more venturi; and a control chamber coupled to one or more of the venturi by one or more sensing holes, the control chamber comprising a movable piston configured to vary the position of the main valve. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233407 | RELIEF VALVE - A relief valve ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233408 | CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE OUTFLOW VALVES AND METHOD OF CALIBRATING THE OUTFLOW VALVE POSITION FEEDBACK DURING FLIGHT - A method of calibrating an outflow valve on an aircraft may include determining if the aircraft has reached a predetermined cruise condition. The outflow valve may be moved until a closed position is reached, if the aircraft has reached the predetermined cruise condition. An actual position feedback value of the outflow valve may be determined while the aircraft is in the predetermined cruise condition. An offset calibration factor may be determined from the actual position feedback value of the outflow valve relative to a theoretical value. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233409 | DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING COUNTERBALANCE VALVE - A counterbalance valve is provided with load-sensing, hydro-mechanically setting, features. The counterbalance valve relief setting changes dynamically based on the load pressure at the load port of the counterbalance valve. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233410 | FAUCET WITH LOCKING SAFETY HANDLE - A faucet handle includes a safety lock. The safety lock includes a latch that is manually movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The latch is adapted to engage an associated catch when the latch is in its engaged position. The safety lock also includes a primary lock element that moves between a locked position and an unlocked position. The primary lock element prevents movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its locked position. The primary lock element allows movement of the latch from its engaged position to its disengaged position when the primary lock element is in its unlocked position. A faucet including the handle requires three steps to dispense liquid: (i) movement of the primary lock to its unlocked position; (ii) movement of the latch to its disengaged position; and (iii) movement of the handle to its liquid dispensing position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233411 | Venturi Valve and Control System - Embodiments of the invention provide a venturi valve and control system for use in an indoor environment to regulate air flow. The venturi valve includes a substantially cylindrical pipe, a high pressure sensing assembly, a low pressure sensing assembly, a differential pressure transducer, and a damper assembly. The high pressure sensing assembly and the low pressure sensing assembly do not substantially impede air flow through the valve. A controller is connected to the differential pressure transducer and a damper actuator. The controller determines a current flow rate of air into the indoor environment and operates the damper actuator in order to provide a desired flow rate of air into the indoor environment. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233412 | Wafer Check Valve Assembly And Related Methods Of Use - Improved flow control assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., industrial and/or commercial systems) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous wafer check valve assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., piping systems or the like). The present disclosure provides for advantageous wafer check valve assemblies that include an angled sealing surface, which allows the disc member to seal even with the valve assembly in the horizontal position, and/or to seal without the aid of a spring. Improved, convenient, low-cost and/or effective systems and methods for utilizing improved wafer check valve assemblies in fluid systems (e.g., piping systems or the like) are provided. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233413 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH ORIFICE - A pressure relief valve includes a housing including an inlet chamber adapted to be in communication with an outlet of a pump and an outlet chamber adapted to be in communication with a pump inlet. The housing includes a bore having a first end in communication with the inlet chamber and a main spill aperture in communication with the bore and the outlet chamber. A piston includes an orifice and an axially spaced apart aperture. The piston is axially moveable within the bore between a first position whereat the piston seals the inlet chamber from the outlet chamber, a second position whereat the inlet and outlet chambers are in fluid communication with one another via only the orifice, and a third position whereat the inlet and outlet chambers are in fluid communication with one another via the orifice and the aperture. A spring biases the piston toward the first position. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233414 | Quiescent Zone Fluid Filter - A quiescent zone fluid filter. A reservoir communicates via upstream and downstream communication ports with a fluid flow tube. At the upstream communication port, liquid flowing in the fluid flow tube enters a quiescent zone of the reservoir, whereupon particles therein descend. The liquid then rejoins the fluid flow tube at the downstream communication port free of particles therein. The quiescent zone fluid filter is advantageously implemented within a fluid flow control valve, as for example at the valve barrel of a barrel valve. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233415 | VALVE DEVICE AND FAILURE DETECTOR OF HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT - A valve device is provided with a contraction-type high polymer gel actuator which laminates slab-like negative plates and mesh-like positive plates alternately and interleaves high polymer gel between each negative plate and each positive plate, and with a first and a second valve mechanisms driven by the gel actuator. The direction of deformation of expansion and contraction of the high polymer gel actuator is the same as the driving direction of the first valve mechanism and perpendicular to the driving direction of the second valve mechanism. The valve device is composed in such a way as to switch opening and closing of a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage simultaneously by means of deformation of expansion and contraction by controlling voltage applied to the high polymer gel actuator. This allows to compose a valve device that can open and close plural oil passages at an identical timing. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233416 | Control Head for a Fluid-Actuated Valve - A control head for a fluidically actuated valve having a main body which comprises a coupling device for fixing the main body to a shaft section of the valve and which supports a control valve device which is designed to provide a control fluid flow for actuating a fluid regulating agent in order to activate the valve, said regulating agent being arranged in the shaft section in a linearly movable manner, and having a path measurement device arranged on the main body, which is designed to determine an axial position of the regulating agent along a movement axis. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233418 | AIR REMOVAL AND INK SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR AN INKJET PRINTHEAD - A microfluid ejection system includes a fluid path having proximate and distal ends, the proximate end having an inlet to receive fluid from a fluid supply, a vacuum chamber for suctioning of air from both the proximate and distal ends of the fluid path, and a pre-ejection chamber disposed in the fluid path between a proximate end and a distal end. The pre-ejection chamber includes a ceiling inclined upward toward each of the proximate and distal ends from a low point to direct air toward either the proximate or distal end for suctioning from the pre-ejection chamber. The microfluid system further includes a first and second air chambers disposed respectively at the proximate and distal ends of the fluid path to receive and direct air to the vacuum chamber. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233419 | MILKING INSTALLATION WITH MILK PUMP - A milking installation with a milking robot for automatically connecting teat cups to the teats of a dairy animal has milk lines extending between the teat cups and a milk de-aeration unit or milk glass. A de-aeration port is present at the top of the de-aeration unit and a de-aeration line connects the milk glass to a vacuum system. At the bottom of the milk glass a milk inlet line is provided which connects the milk glass to the milk pump. The milk pump includes a milk inlet, a pump housing, a milk outlet. The milk pump is a membrane pump which type of pump is known to be gentle to the milk and thus reduce occurrence of lypolysis of the milk when pumped through the milking installation. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233420 | PARTICLE FOCUSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A particle focusing system includes an inlet; an inertial focusing microchannel disposed in a substrate and connected to the inlet; and a pressure/flow source configured to drive a particle-containing fluid through the inertial focusing microchannel, where the inertial focusing microchannel includes a side wall having an irregular surface. The side wall includes a first irregularity protruding from a baseline surface away from a longitudinal axis of the inertial focusing microchannel. Alternatively or additionally, the first irregularity and the baseline surface form an angle more than or equal to 135 degrees. The inertial focusing microchannel may have a substantially rectangular cross-section having a height and a width, and a ratio of height to width is approximately 5:4 to 4:1. The system may also include a downstream expanding region having a side wall, where the side wall has a stepped surface. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233421 | PROPORTIONAL DOSIMETER FOR METERING AN AUXILIARY LIQUID INTO A MAIN LIQUID - Proportional dosimeter including a metering body with a main liquid inlet ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233422 | LIQUID FLOW CONTROL AND BEVERAGE PREPARATION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Apparatuses, methods and systems for liquid flow control and beverage preparation are disclosed. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention include liquid flow control and beverage preparation capsules, pods, cartridges, pouches, systems, and modules for controlling and directing flow streams of liquid through a beverage preparation process. The apparatuses, methods and systems of the present invention may be used in combination with or included as an integral assembly of any apparatus, method or system for liquid dispension. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233423 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR OVER-SPEED PROTECTION OF A TURBO-MACHINE - This disclosure describes embodiments of a system and device to prevent damage that can occur during an over-speed condition in a turbo-machine. The embodiment includes a fluid circuit with a header, which couples to the turbo-machine, and a hydraulic circuit through which fluid can evacuate the header to a drain. The hydraulic circuit includes a trip header manifold with a pilot element in flow connection with a drain valve element that has an actuator to regulate the flow of fluid from the header. In one example, the pilot element uses solenoid valves to change the pressure of a fluid in the drain valve element and, in particular, maintains the actuator in a first position to prevent fluid to evacuate during normal operating conditions at the turbo-machine. When the over-speed condition occurs the actuator moves to a second position to place the header in flow connection with the drain. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233424 | LIQUID DISTRIBUTOR OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION - A geothermal plant brine distributor includes a plurality of distributor modules which are detachably connected to each other and are arranged in series behind one another forming a continuous main line. A connector module is connectable to a distributor supply line or distributor return line and also to the distributor modules. Each distributor module includes a housing of plastic material including a main line section, each end of which is surrounded by one connector flange, a pipe-shaped valve stem which branches off from the lateral surface side of the main line section and has a side opening, and a branch pipe that joins the side opening of the valve stem. A hollow cylinder valve body is rotatable in the valve stem for closing or opening fluid flow from the main line to the branch pipe. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233425 | Enhancing and/or Maintaining Oil Film Stability in a Droplet Actuator - The present invention is directed to modified droplet actuators, fluids and methods for enhancing and/or maintaining oil film stability in a droplet actuator. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a droplet actuator with one or more substrates arranged to form a droplet operations gap comprising gap-facing surfaces; droplet operations electrodes configured to conduct droplet operations in the droplet operations gap; at least one barrier included on at least one of the substrate surfaces and having dimensions selected to: permit droplet transport from atop a first droplet operations electrode to a second droplet operations electrode when the second droplet operations electrode is activated; and prevent movement of a droplet from atop a first droplet operations electrode when the first and second droplet operations electrodes are inactive. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233426 | AIR DUCT - An air duct includes a frame and a number of guiding members detachably mounted to the frame. The frame includes two opposite sidewalls each defining a number of through holes. Each guiding member includes a plate and a pole connected to a side of the plate. Two protrusions are respectively formed on opposite ends of the pole, to be extended through two corresponding ones of the through holes respectively defined in the two sidewalls, and then are blocked by outer surfaces of the corresponding sidewalls. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233427 | LNG RECEIVING STRUCTURE - An LNG receiving structure ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233428 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING AND RESTORING SERVICE LINES IN PIPELINE REHABILITATION - Embodiments of the present invention include a system for locating and restoring service lines during pipeline restoration. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the system includes a movable chart, a plug with a marking magnet, and an attachment part. In some embodiments of the present invention, the movable cart is deployed along the inside of a pipeline. In some embodiments, the attachment part is movably coupled to the movable cart. The attachment part is configured to install a plug into the service line at a location where the service line intersects the pipeline, according to some embodiments. In other embodiments, the attachment part is configured to mark the location of the plug in the service line and remove the plug from the service line to restore a fluid connection between the service line and the pipeline. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233429 | HYDROCARBON FLUID PIPELINE INCLUDING RF HEATING STATION AND RELATED METHODS - A hydrocarbon fluid pipeline may include pipeline segments connected together in end-to-end relation between first and second spaced apart geographic locations and configured to carry hydrocarbon fluid therethrough. The hydrocarbon fluid pipeline may also include a radio frequency (RF) heating station that may include an RF source and an RF heater between adjacent pipeline segments of the plurality thereof. The RF heater may include an inner tubular dielectric coupler between the adjacent pipeline segments, and an electrically conductive outer housing surrounding the inner tubular dielectric coupler and connected to the RF source to heat the hydrocarbon fluid. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233430 | Flexible Assembly for Sprinklers - An assembly for connecting a sprinkler to a branch line of a fire suppression system includes a flexible conduit having one end attached to the branch line. The opposite end is attached to the sprinkler. The conduit is corrugated and has an outer surface with a plurality of crests and troughs. A sleeve co-axially surrounds a portion of the flexible conduit proximate to the sprinkler. The sleeve has a corrugated inwardly facing surface comprising a plurality of crests and troughs spaced so as to fit within the crests and troughs of the conduit and thereby prevent axial sliding motion of the sleeve relatively to the conduit. The sleeve and the flexible conduit are rotatable relatively to one another thereby preventing torque being applied to the flexible conduit through the sleeve. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233431 | Exhaust Device for Work Vehicle - A curved-pipe portion curved so as to change the exhaust direction is provided to the downstream-side end section of the exhaust guide pipe and the external protective pipe, and the spacing between an end-section outer periphery of the exhaust guide pipe and an end-section inner periphery of the external protective pipe in the curved-pipe portion is configured so as to be greater on the side opposite the center of curvature of the curved-pipe portion than the side nearer thereto. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233432 | Exhaust Device for Work Vehicle - An exhaust device for a work vehicle including: an exhaust pipe for guiding exhaust to a vehicle exterior. The exhaust pipe includes: an exhaust guide pipe into which exhaust from an engine is introduced, a bending section for changing an exhaust direction; an external protective pipe that externally fits onto a downstream-side guide pipe; an ejector section for suctioning and introducing external air between an outer periphery of the exhaust guide pipe and an inner periphery of the external protective pipe; and an external air introduction section provided to an upstream-side end section of the external protective pipe. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233433 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A WOUND HOSE, PARTICULARLY A SPIRAL WOUND METALLIC HOSE, AS WELL AS WOUND HOSE AND FLEXIBLE CONDUCTION ELEMENT WITH A WOUND HOSE - A heat-insulated wound hose is formed by a process, in which a metal wound hose manufactured in the conventional manner is at first upset, such that turns, which are spaced apart by adjacent axial wall areas of individual turns, form at least one uninterrupted jacket wall surface. A ceramic-based coating is subsequently applied to the at least one uninterrupted jacket wall surface. The coating is then cured, and the wound hose thus formed is subsequently pulled apart, whereby adjacent axial wall areas of adjacent turns are detached from one another and thereby the coating is broken up at partitions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233434 | WELDED DOUBLE FABRIC TUBE - A fabric tube with two passages comprises a fabric tube sheet. A first fabric weld strip with right and left flanges extending laterally from a bottom edge of a weld fin is welded to a first surface extending the length of the fabric tube sheet at a distance D | 2013-09-12 |
20130233435 | INTEGRAL COUPLING FOR JOINING CONDUIT SECTIONS - A coupling system for conduit and pipe is disclosed. First and second conduit sections are disclosed, each of which has first and second ends. The first end has an outside diameter, and the second end has a belled portion with an inside diameter greater than the outside diameter of the first end. The belled portion has an aperture and a raised lip surrounding the aperture. A threaded fastener is rotatably disposed in the aperture and engages threads of the aperture and an inner surface of the raised lip. The raised lip has a predetermined lip height that is selected to provide a minimum number of full threads engagement between the belled portion and the threaded fastener to ensure the belled portion has a predetermined pull out strength. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233436 | APPARATUS FOR THE MOVEMENT OF WIRE DISPENSING MEMBERS USED FOR WINDING COILS OF CORE COMPONENTS OF DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINES - An apparatus for moving wire dispensing members used to wind dynamo electric machine coils comprising a frame; a first tubular member having a longitudinal axis assembled for longitudinal reciprocation parallel to said longitudinal axis; a second tubular member assembled for longitudinal reciprocation and rotational oscillation; means for generating the translational reciprocation motion of said first and second tubular members; means for generating rotational oscillation of said first and second tubular members; means for generating a relative rotational motion between the first and second tubular members for accomplishing a radial motion of the wire dispensing members; wherein the means for generating the translational reciprocation motion are assembled on a first shaft and the means for generating rotational oscillation are supported for the rotational oscillation with support means assembled on the frame, and the means for generating the rotational oscillation derive rotational motion from the first shaft through a transmission joint. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233437 | INSPECTION DEVICE FOR INSPECTING FOREIGN MATTER - A container handling installation in which retaining and transport elements transport containers in a transport direction and in which filling stations fill containers with product includes an inspection device for checking the container for unwanted foreign matter. The inspection device is integral with the retaining and transport element and includes a piezo sensor. Also included is an evaluation unit connected to the inspection device. The inspection device is configured to connect to the container such that the container and the inspection device move together in a respective direction of movement and in the transport direction. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233438 | Spill Proof Drink Dispensing System, Kit and Method - Embodiments of the disclosed technology are directed towards a leak-proof drink dispensing system, kit and method. The drink dispensers' components include a container, a spigot, and a lid adapted to fit a corresponding cup. The spigot extends from an outside portion of the container, and comprises a lever, cylindrical nozzle, and threaded cylindrical locking collar. The lid has a threaded cylindrical spout that is matable to the spigot, such that rotation of the lever causes the threads of the collar to engage the threads of the spot. This causes the lid to become releasably affixed to the spigot for purposes of leak-free dispensing of the liquid from the container. The drink dispenser may also employ a mixing rake, cooling tray, spill catching tray, and cup dispenser. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233439 | METHOD OF REDUCING SILICOSIS CAUSED BY INHALATION OF SILICA-CONTAINING PROPPANT, SUCH AS SILICA SAND AND RESIN-COATED SAND, AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A method of reducing silicosis caused by inhalation of silica-containing proppant, such as silica sand and resin-coated silica sand, and apparatus therefor. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233440 | LIQUID TO HIGH PRESSURE GAS TRANSFILL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention describes methods and systems of oxygen transfill that includes the step of delivering a quantity of liquid oxygen to an evaporation chamber in a liquid oxygen evaporation device. Next, at least a portion of the liquid oxygen in the evaporation chamber is evaporated and a quantity of gaseous oxygen is maintained at a predetermined pressure level in the evaporation chamber. The method includes filling a portable compressed oxygen device with at least a portion of the gaseous oxygen. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233441 | AIR-ACTIVATED SEQUENCED VALVE SPLIT FOAM PUMP - Foam dispenser systems and pumps for use in foam dispenser systems are disclosed herein. A refill unit for refilling a foam dispenser system comprises a container for holding a supply of foamable liquid and a pump housing connected to the container. The pump housing comprises one or more connections for connecting to one or more external air pumps, wherein the air pumps supply air pressure to move the foamable liquid into a mixing chamber and to mix air with the liquid in the mixing chamber and create a foamy air-liquid mixture. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233442 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FOR A RESTRICTION IN A STAGE II FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM - Systems and methods for detecting a failure in a Stage II fuel vapor recovery system are disclosed. An exemplary failure is a restriction in the vapor recovery system. In one detection system dispensing points may be flagged if it is determined that there has been a series of detected A/L ratios at the respective dispensing point below a first threshold. Further, an estimated ORVR penetration percentage may be determined for each dispensing point. In a second detection system an average A/L ratio for each dispensing point may be determined. The average A/L ratio may be an approximation of the average A/L ratio for non-ORVR transactions. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233443 | Water Diverter/Collector System - The collector housing ( | 2013-09-12 |
20130233444 | Dispensing System - A dispensing system for a container, the system comprising a cap and a storage cartridge for containing a consumable or other item, the cartridge being attached or attachable to the cap, the cartridge comprising a breachable closure member and breaching means for breaching the closure member, in which the breaching means are contained in the cartridge and are activated upon rotation of the cap whereby to dispense the product into a container. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233445 | FILLER NECK WITH BLOCKER DEVICE FOR DIESEL FUEL TANK - A filler neck for a diesel fuel tank with a blocker device for preventing misfuelling with a nozzle of smaller diameter than the minimum diesel nozzle diameter, and includes control levers, a control spring, a blocker lever, a blocker latch and a blocker latch spring. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233446 | POWDER MEASURING AND DISPENSING APPARATUS - A powder dispensing apparatus for storing and dispensing a measured predetermined amount of powder substance having a bottom housing chamber, a middle chamber, a removable, rotatable measuring device, a tapered top chamber, and a cap. The top end of the bottom housing chamber is engageable with the bottom end of the middle chamber, the top end of the middle chamber is engageable with the bottom end of the tapered top chamber, and the top end of the tapered top chamber is engageable with the cap or a liquid receptacle. The measuring device is slidably engageable with the internal chamber of the middle chamber and has an open cavity for measuring and dispensing a powder substance. The open cavity receives a measured predetermined amount of powder substance from the bottom housing chamber and upon rotation of the measuring device; the powder substance is dispensed from the open cavity through the tapered top chamber to a liquid receptacle. The measuring device has a locking tooth and spring mechanism which engages with the locking ring of the middle chamber. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233447 | Bearing Device - A bearing device of a portable power tool, in particular a router, has at least one main body unit. The main body unit is formed as a corner guiding unit and has a bearing surface and a lead-through opening. The bearing surface is configured to bear on a workpiece. The lead-through opening is configured to receive an insert tool configured to perform work on a workpiece. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233448 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIMBING TIMBER - A tree harvesting system includes a loader and a delimber. A camera system mounted on the delimber permits an operator to view an interaction area between a delimbing saw or toping saw and the tree being cut while the operator remains safely in a cab of the loader. The camera system provides image data to a display system located in the cab of the loader, and the image data may be viewed and/or processed to provide information about the interaction area, physical data about the tree, or some combination thereof. Advantageously, the tree harvesting system may allow for more accurate saw cuts at a preferred location of the tree, which in turn may result in a higher dollar amount and more efficient distribution of sticks to the mills. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233449 | CONTROLLED COATING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Apparatus and systems may operate to provide a first reactant as a gas that flows under reduced atmospheric pressure to interact with a surface, such as a tool body surface, the interaction confined to a passage within the tool body, wherein the passage includes the surface and extends without interruption from an entrance end of the passage to an exit end of the passage. Additional activity may include providing a second reactant as a gas under the reduced atmospheric pressure, subsequent to the first reactant, to interact with the surface of the tool body; and repeated provision of the first and second reactants until a selected coating thickness on the surface is formed. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233450 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ORIENTED SILICON STEEL PRODUCT WITH HIGH MAGNETIC-FLUX DENSITY - A method for manufacturing an oriented silicon steel product with high magnetic-flux density comprises the following procedures: 1) smelting and casting, wherein the oriented silicon steel is composed of, by weight, 0.035˜0.065% of C, 2.9˜4.0% of Si, 0.05˜0.20% of Mn, 0.005˜0.01% of S, 0.015˜0.035% of Al, 0.004˜0.009% of N, 0.005˜0.090% of Sn, 0.200˜0.800% of Nb, the rest being Fe; and after being smelted, molten steel is secondarily refined and continuous casted into steel slabs; 2) hot rolling; 3) normalizing; 4) cold rolling; 5) decarburization annealing; 6) MgO coating; 7) high temperature annealing: said sheets are firstly heated to 700˜900° C. and then secondarily heated to 1200° C. at temperature rise rate of 9˜17° C./hr and maintained at 1200° C. for 20 hr; 8) coating an insulation layer. According to the present invention, steel sheets can be fully nitrided during high temperature annealing, which can ensure a secondary re-crystallization to take place perfectly, thereby, the oriented silicon steel sheets with high magnetic-flux density can be achieved. The present invention solves the problem of nitriding that is encountered in production of high-magnetic-induction oriented silicon steel by the technique to heat steel slabs to a lower temperature. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233451 | SHOT PEENING IN COMBINATION WITH AN HEAT TREATMENT AND A COMPONENT - A method to produce a metallic component is described. The method provides that an additional shot peening is performed on at least portion of component in order to obtain a fine grain structure during a following heat treatment in order to yield higher HCF because a finer grain structure is reached. | 2013-09-12 |
20130233452 | New Classes of Non-Stainless Steels with High Strength and High Ductility - The present disclosure is directed and formulations and methods to provide non-stainless steel alloys having relative high strength and ductility. The alloys may be provided in sheet or pressed form and characterized by their particular alloy chemistries and identifiable crystalline grain size morphology. The alloys are such that they include boride pinning phases. In what is termed a Class 1 Steel the alloys indicate tensile strengths of 630 MPa to 1100 MPa and elongations of 10-40%. Class 2 Steel indicates tensile strengths of 875 MPa to 1590 MPa and elongations of 5-30%. Class 3 Steel indicates tensile strengths of 1000 MPa to 1750 MPa and elongations of 0.5-15%. | 2013-09-12 |