37th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110220107 | INSUFFLATING-EXSUFFLATING SYSTEM | 2011-09-15 |
20110220108 | BREATHING PROTECTOR - A breathing protector may include a filter housing having a central axis, a distal end, a proximal end, a first opening and a second opening. The second opening may be located in a proximal end of the filter housing and the first opening may be located distally of the second opening, such that the first opening is located upstream of the second opening. An exchanging filter may be disposed in the filter housing and a valve seat may extend around the first opening. A rail, located circumferentially of the valve seat, may extend axially and distally away from the first opening. The rail may include a distal end and at least one rib. A valve member may be arranged in a transversal plane to the central axis and engage the valve seat in a closed position. A return spring may press the valve member into the open position. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220109 | MOUTH MASK - A mouth mask includes a mask body and fixing elements connected to the mask body. The mask body includes a waterproof nonwoven layer, a skin-contact nonwoven layer, and a filtering nonwoven layer provided between the waterproof nonwoven layer and the skin-contact nonwoven layer to correspond to mouth and nose of a user. The dimension of the waterproof nonwoven layer is the same as that of the skin-contact nonwoven layer. The dimension of the filtering nonwoven layer is smaller than that of the waterproof nonwoven layer and the skin-contact nonwoven layer. With the above structure, a mouth mask is provided, which is more comfortable when worn and has a less production cost. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220110 | Cushion for a respiratory mask assembly - A cushion for a respiratory mask assembly includes a breathing chamber forming portion and a face contacting portion formed in one piece of an elastomeric material, and a gusset portion including one or more folds. The breathing chamber forming portion includes a mask interior breathing chamber and the face contacting portion is structured to engage a patient's face. The gusset portion is structured to provide flexibility to the face contacting portion. The breathing chamber forming portion includes a front side of the mask and the face contacting portion includes a rear side of the mask. The breathing chamber forming portion, when provided to a mask frame, includes an exterior surface exposed at the front side of the mask. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220111 | Application device for a breathing mask arrangement - An application device for a breathing mask arrangement includes a base portion, a holding portion structured to support a mask and pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a first pivcit axis, a right arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a second pivot axis, and a left arm element pivotally mounted to the base portion for pivotal movement about a third pivot axis. The right and left arm elements are each provided with a contact portion for bearing against a right and a left forehead zone respectively of a mask user. The holding portion, the right arm element, and left arm element can be pivoted with respect to the base portion about the respective first, second, and third pivot axes. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220112 | Respiratory mask with user interface - This invention is a respiratory mask for delivering pressurized gas with a perimeter that can be custom fitted to the contours of a person's face by active and individual adjustment of multiple shape-changing members in the body of the mask. In different embodiments of this invention, the shape-changing members may be located around the perimeter of the mask and individually adjusted by inflation, other pneumatic means, hydraulic means, electric means, or magnetic means. The resulting mask can conform to the contours of an individual's face, even while they sleep, so that there are no places around the mask that fit too tightly (causing irritation, skin marks, and pain) and no places that fit too loosely (causing air leaks). | 2011-09-15 |
20110220113 | Chin strap - A chin strap includes a chin cup, side straps, and rear straps. The chin strap is used to urge the patient's jaw upwards and substantially close the patient's mouth while pressurized breathable gas is delivered to the patient's nose by the mask system. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220114 | Cushion for a respiratory mask assembly - A respiratory mask includes a frame including a breathable gas port, wherein the frame defines an inner chamber to receive at least one of a wearer's nasal region and mouth, and a cushion including a flange connected to the frame, an inner rim defining an opening to the inner chamber of the frame, and a sealing portion disposed between the flange and the inner rim to contact the wearer's face. The sealing portion includes a nasal seal section to span a wearer's face above the wearer's nares, side seal sections extending from each side of the nasal seal section on both sides of the wearer's mouth, and a chin seal section that extends between the side seal sections, wherein the chin seal section is upwardly curved in an arch to follow the chin's bony contour. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220115 | RESPIRATOR HARNESS HAVING COLLAPSIBLE HEAD CRADLE - A respirator | 2011-09-15 |
20110220116 | Inflation and monitoring assembly for a pressure cuff of an endotracheal tube - An assembly structured to inflate a retaining or pressure cuff associated with an artificial airway tube and concurrently monitor pressure therein. A pump assembly is structured to force fluid flow to the retaining cuff, for inflation, through a pressure chamber within a casing of the assemblies. An indicator member is observable through a casing window and is variably positionable dependent on and indicative of existing pressure within the retaining cuff. Existing pressure within the pressure chamber is substantially equivalent to that within the retaining cuff and is thereby indicative of pressure within the retaining cuff. A junction may be disposed in removable interconnecting relation between the casing and an inflation lumen and be structured to prevent reconnection there between. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220117 | LARYNX MASK HAVING AN ESOPHAGEAL PASSAGE - A larynx mask comprises a cover plate having a peripheral cuff adjoining thereon and is provided with a tube insertion connector at the distal end, while the tip has a special design at the proximal end. The cover plate ends in the region of the tip on the cuff, or even before that, and the esophageal passage runs as an open channel over a constricted region of the cuff. Said channel preferably comprises a widening and is delimited on both sides by reinforcement means, which are preferably formed by reinforcing walls or additionally as reinforcing ribs. Said design of the lead-through of the esophageal passage results in a considerable reinforcement of the proximal tip of the larynx mask and therefore counteracts possible kinking of the tip. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220118 | Inflation and monitoring assembly for a pressure cuff of an endotracheal tube - An assembly structured to inflate a retaining or pressure cuff of the type associated with an artificial airway tube such as an endotracheal tube and/or tracheostomy tube and concurrently monitor pressure therein including a casing having a pressure chamber on its interior. A pump assembly is movably connected to the casing and structured to force fluid flow to the retaining cuff, for inflation, through said pressure chamber. An indicator member is disposed within the casing and is visually accessible through casing window, wherein the indicator member is variably positionable dependent on and indicative of existing pressure within the retaining cuff. The existing pressure within the pressure chamber is substantially equivalent to that within the retaining cuff thereby facilitating the variable position of the indicator member to be indicative of pressure within the retaining cuff. A junction is disposed in interconnecting relation between the casing and an inflation lumen to the restraining cuff and is structured to allow disconnection between the casing and the lumen but prevent reconnection thereto. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220119 | INFLATION AND MONITORING ASSEMBLY FOR A PRESSURE CUFF - An assembly structured to inflate a retaining or pressure cuff of a medical device including of the type associated with an artificial airway tube such as an endotracheal tube and/or tracheostomy tube and concurrently monitor pressure therein including a casing having a pressure chamber on its interior. A pump assembly is movably connected to the casing and structured to force fluid flow to the retaining cuff, for inflation, through said pressure chamber. An indicator member is disposed within the casing and is visually accessible through the casing window, wherein the indicator member is variably positionable dependent on and indicative of existing pressure within the retaining cuff. The existing pressure within the pressure chamber is substantially equivalent to that within the retaining cuff thereby facilitating the variable position of the indicator member to be indicative of pressure within the retaining cuff. A junction may be disposed in interconnecting relation between the casing and an inflation lumen to the retaining cuff and is structured to allow disconnection between the casing and the lumen but prevent reconnection thereto. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220120 | Method and Apparatus For Occluding A Lumen - A method and apparatus of occluding a lumen of a body cavity, more preferably, the lower uterine segment and/or cervix of a female patient is provided that results in a significant reduction or complete elimination of uterine bleeding, thereby providing a treatment option for conditions such as menorrhagia or dysmenorrhea. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220122 | Human shoulder orthosis assist & method of use - An orthosis custom molded to the individual user weightlifter to impede shoulder injury when doing bench press lifts, having a molded generally concave top surface foam sheet bonded to a shaped polypropylene resin layer and with a layer of crepe rubber beneath the polypropylene layer. A pair of downwardly depending crepe rubber ribs commence at the upper edge of the device and extend at least halfway down the length of the outer side edges. The space between the ribs laterally is sized to form a close fit to a weight lifters bench. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220123 | Anti-snoring device using naturally generated positive pressure - In one embodiment, a device for reducing or eliminating snoring by providing easy inhalation through the mouth and slightly restricted exhalation allowed only through the nose. This results in positive airway pressure, keeping the soft tissues of the mouth and throat sufficiently separate to discourage snoring. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220124 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVING AIRWAY PATENCY - An oral device for improving airway patency comprises a tongue constraint and a negative pressure source. The tongue constraint engages the patient's tongue to maintain a clear region below the palate in an oral cavity and allow an anterior portion of the tongue to rise. By applying a negative pressure in the clear region, an airway behind the soft palate or tongue of the patient can be maintained. The tongue constraint is usually connected to an anchor. The anchor may be held between the patient's teeth or may engage the inferior surface of the palate. Another oral device for improving airway patency comprises a lateral tongue structure and a negative pressure source. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220125 | MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT SPLINT - A mandibular advancement splint provides for adjustable lateral movement of upper and lower appliances. An upper appliance is inserted onto a user's upper jaw and a lower appliance is inserted onto a user's lower jaw. A first protrusion is formed on the upper appliance. A second protrusion is formed on the lower appliance. One of the first protrusion and the second protrusion can be adjusted to offset the lower jaw with respect to the upper jaw. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220126 | BIODEGRADABLE MEDICAL MATERIAL - A biodegradable monolayer medical material, comprising at least 20 percent cellulose fibers by dry weight, with a remainder consisting of at least 75 percent by dry weight of natural fibers, the monolayer medical material providing a barrier to liquids and/or microorganisms meeting at least level 1 performance based on a standard defined by AAMI PB70, and at least a portion of the monolayer medical material comprises a softening process pattern configured to soften the monolayer medical barrier material. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220127 | Endotracheal Tube Holder - An endotracheal tube holder is provided. The endotracheal tube holder includes an adjustable securing clamp, an adjusting unit, a bite block, and a securing strap. The adjustable securing clamp includes a first clamping unit having a first clamping portion, and a second clamping unit having a second clamping portion. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are oppositely and correspondingly aligned for holding an endotracheal tube. The adjusting unit includes an elastic member, coupled between the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit. The bite block is configured at one side of the first clamping portion and includes an endotracheal tube accommodation portion. The endotracheal tube accommodation portion covers over the endotracheal tube for providing a protection to the endotracheal tube. The securing strap includes two ends respectively coupled to two lateral sides of the first clamping unit. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220128 | ANUS CREVICE INSERT - An protective device for insertion into the crevice adjacent to the anus, and cover adjacent portions of the derriere. The protective device cover includes a solid sheet of material with an adhesive on one side which adhesive can be used to apply the cover directly onto the portion directly around and adjacent to the anus after it has been inserted into the crevice. The cover also includes slits or holes through which evacuated material may pass through. The cover may also be made from a “plastic-wrap” type material that adheres to human skin when pressure is applied. In an alternate embodiment, a wiping pad is provided between two layers of the cover, which traverses the hole opening when a stab string is pulled to effect at least partial cleaning in the anus area. This almost eliminates the need for toilet paper, keeps the body clean, and avoids excessive contamination. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220129 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR OPENING CIGARETTE WRAPPERS IN A MACHINE FOR RECOVERING TOBACCO FROM DEFECTIVE AND OR SUBSTANDARD CIGARETTES - Method of opening a cigarette wrapper including cutting open a cigarette transported in a guiding groove of a feeder of a machine for recovering tobacco from defective and/or substandard cigarettes with at least one revolving disc knife located above the feeder, in which the at least one revolving disc knife is applied to the cigarette in such a way that the axis of rotation on which the said disc knife is perpendicularly mounted lies on a plane parallel to the plane over which the cigarette axis is translated, and the plane of the disc knife does not contain the cigarette axis and is parallel to the said cigarette axis, the possibility of rotation of the cigarette around its axis in the guiding groove is blocked, whereby tensile stress is applied in the cigarette wrapper facilitating its opening. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220130 | Tobacco Product And Method For Manufacture - The tobacco products incorporate binder systems. The binder systems exhibit thermoplastic properties, characteristics, or behaviors. The binder system can incorporate at least one type of binding agent that exhibits thermoplastic properties. Additionally, the binder system can incorporate materials to provide a binding agent that exhibits thermoplastic characteristics, for example at least one thermoplastic binding material in combination with a plasticizer. Also, tobacco products can incorporate a plasticizer blend. Tobacco products are produced by contacting tobacco, with other desired ingredients, in the presence of a binder system, and forming the resulting mixture into a shape. Of particular interest are processing conditions that involve exposing a tobacco formulation to less than about 100° C. during processing, using relatively low amounts of a binding agent that exhibits desirable thermoplastic behavior at such processing temperatures, and using relatively low to moderate amounts of liquid processing aids. Other processing conditions include adding a plasticizer blend to the tobacco formulation. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220131 | INTERMEDIATE WRAPPER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A tobacco product is formed by perforated cigar or shell, the shell comprising a sheet of material with an intermediate sheet, the sheet comprising tobacco leaves and/or homogenized tobacco paper. The cigar or shell is packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The cigar or shell remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the cigar or shell is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the cigar or shell with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the cigar or shell to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220132 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING TOBACCO FROM CIGARETTE WASTE - Method of separating tobacco from cigarette waste using an apparatus comprising a circular revolving screen, in which the cigarette waste is fed onto the said screen in order to be screened by gravity, the method including relocation the cigarette waste over the surface of the screen, the said relocation being aided by scraping means cooperating with said screen and the angular position of the screen in the apparatus relative to the horizontal plane being adjustable. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220133 | Tobacco Articles and Methods - Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220134 | Filter For A Smoking Article - The invention provides a filter element for a smoking article. The filter element comprises a plug of filter material, and a thread comprising at least one tobacco particle adhered thereto, wherein the thread extends substantially longitudinally through the plug of filter material. The filter element can be used in a variety of smoking articles. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220135 | DISSOLVABLE TOBACCO FILM STRIPS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A consumable tobacco film strip adapted to dissolve in the oral cavity includes a tobacco component, a binder, a humectant, and optionally a flavorant. The tobacco component can include ground or powdered tobacco and/or a tobacco extract. Tobacco flavoring can be incorporated in the film strip by casting or extruding a mixture or the tobacco component may be added to a film strip after formation of the film. The film strips are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220136 | HAIR EXTENSION - The present invention relates to a hair extension in which false hair | 2011-09-15 |
20110220137 | PINCH CLAMP - The invention relates to a finger nail or pinch clamp comprising a tubular clamping body ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220138 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR A FINGERNAIL CLEANING DEVICE - An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fingernail cleaning device. The apparatus includes a base to attach to an opening of a container, and a tube extending from inside the container through the base. The tube defines a first and a second liquid pathway. The apparatus also includes a fingernail brush coupled with the base. The fingernail brush is formed of bristles having a base end coupled to the base and a tip end distal to the base end. The first and second liquid pathways are selected in response to the position of the fingernail brush relative to the tube. The first pathway dispenses liquid at the base end of bristles and the second pathway dispenses liquid at the tip end of the bristles. The system includes the apparatus, and a flip top for enclosing the fingernail brush. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220139 | COSMETIC OR DERMATOLOGICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERNAL CLOCK AND/OR A CLOCK DATA RECEIVER AND AN ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM ENABLING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A PREPARATION TO BE MODIFIED AUTOMATICALLY AS A FUNCTION OF CLOCK DATA - A cosmetic or dermatological system including a handheld packaging and dispenser device including one or more compositions from which a preparation to be delivered in a fluid form suitable for an application onto skin, mucous membranes or keratinous fibers, an internal clock and/or a clock data receiver, an adjustment system coupled to or suitable for being coupled to the packaging and dispenser device, enabling at least one property of the preparation dispensed by the packaging and dispenser device to be modified, and a processor for controlling the adjustment system, the controlling based on at least of clock data delivered by the internal clock and/or the clock data receiver, or for informing the user, at least as a function of the clock data, of an action to be taken on the adjustment system. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220140 | PROCESS FOR THE PERMANENT SHAPING OF HUMAN HAIR - The present invention concerns a process for permanent shaping of human hair used both for the permanent waving of human hair with an excellent waving effect as well as for the straightening of curled hair. The object of the present invention is a process for permanent shaping hair wherein a composition comprising at least one reducing agent is applied onto hair and after processing of 1 to 30 min at a temperature of 20 to 45° C. rinsed off from hair and an intermediate composition comprising at least one ubichinone of the formula | 2011-09-15 |
20110220141 | STYLING BRUSH WITH SPINNING ATTACHMENT - An apparatus ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220142 | HAIR CURLING ROD FOR PERMANENT WAVE - The present invention relates to a hair curling rod for permanent waves which effectively supplies heat, generated from a detachable heater integral to the curling rod, hot moisture and a hair nourishing agent, which neutralize and achieve the desired permanent wave and maintains the permanent wave hair over an extended period. The hair curling rod for permanent waves according to the present invention comprises heater rod ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220143 | Device for Treating an Inner Surface of a Work Piece - A device for cleaning an inner surface of a workpiece includes a beam of radiation, at least one generating unit for generating the beam, a drive unit for rotating the at least one generating unit about an axis of rotation, where the at least one generating unit is configured with a preferential direction towards the surface to be treated. So that an inner surface of the workpiece can be cleaned with short effect times of the beam, it is provided that an arm connected to the at least one generating unit is provided for inserting the generating unit into the workpiece and that the axis of rotation and the preferential direction are inclined relative to one another. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220144 | CLEANING OF AN EXTRACTION APERTURE OF AN ION SOURCE - An ion source includes an arc chamber housing defining an arc chamber having an extraction aperture, and a wiper. The wiper is positioned within the arc chamber in a parked position and configured to be driven from the parked position to operational positions to clean the extraction aperture. A cleaning sub-assembly for an ion source includes a wiper configured to be positioned within an arc chamber of the ion source when in a parked position and driven from the parked position to operational positions to clean an extraction aperture of the ion source. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220145 | PRODUCE BIN SCRUBBER AND RELATED METHODS - A produce bin washer for washing produce bins of an open-box type may include a housing and a conveyor for advancing a plurality of empty produce bins along a path of travel through the housing. The produce bin washer may include at least one scrubbing brush within the housing adjacent the conveyor and along the path of travel. The produce bin washer may also include a positioner within the housing for sequentially lifting and rotating each empty produce bin from the conveyor onto the at least one scrubbing brush to scrub the interior, and returning the empty produce bin to the conveyor. A sprayer may be within the housing for spraying a cleaning solution onto the empty produce bins, and a collector may also be within the housing for collecting sprayed cleaning solution. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220146 | ARTIFICIAL TURF CLEANING - The invention relates to a device for cleaning a ground surface of artificial turf with filler, comprising a frame, moving and supporting means arranged on the frame for the purpose of moving the device over the ground surface, and processing means arranged on the frame for processing a flow of material taken up from the ground surface, such as dirt and filler, wherein the processing means comprise: a take-up means, a separating means, a collecting means, a feedback means. The invention is characterized in that the processing means further comprise a dust suction device, wherein the dust suction device comprises at least a pump means for creating an underpressure and a dust inlet which is connected to a suction side of the pump means and which is arranged in the vicinity of the separating means in the device. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220147 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning Flexible Webs - A method of web cleaning, particularly relatively soft polymeric webs, without using dipping baths or ultrasonic energy. The method includes conveying the web against a backup roller and spraying the web with a high pressure liquid while the web is supported by the backup roller. Thereafter, residual fluid from the high pressure stream is stripped from the web by a gas curtain while the web is supported by the backup roller. In many convenient embodiments, the web is contacted with a cleaning roller while the web is in contact with the backup roller. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220148 | Method for performing preventative maintenance in a substrate processing system - A method for performing preventative maintenance in a substrate processing system is described. The method includes diagnosing a level of contamination in a substrate processing system, scheduling a wet clean process when necessary, and scheduling a dry clean process when necessary. The dry clean process may include an ozone cleaning process. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220149 | SPRAY DEVICE FOR AN APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A spray device and method for operating an appliance for washing objects, such as spray dishwashers, wherein the spray device rotates in two directions (e.g., clockwise and counterclockwise) to improve spray coverage of the objects. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220150 | CONE NUT INSIDE DIAMETER CLEANING - A cleaning apparatus that includes a device carrier that holds a device, a guide plate that guides the device carrier during extraction or retraction, a carrier support that supports the device carrier, and a ramp that supports and guides the carrier support to a cleaning position. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220151 | Method and Apparatus for Washing Downhole Tubulars and Equipment - A washing assembly having at least one nozzle in fluid communication with at least one fluid source. The at least one nozzle is angled slightly inwards and downwards towards the internal bore of the washing assembly. The washing assembly is placed in functional relation to a wellbore. The tubular within the wellbore is passed along the washing assembly and through pressurized fluid supplied thereby, whereby NORM and other materials are washed from the tubular down into the wellbore. Further, the methods disclosed include use of the disclosed washing assembly or other washing assemblies used for the purpose of removing material from downhole tubular and like materials. The washing assembly is positioned within a wellbore such that it is sufficiently retained therein. A fluid source is coupled to the washing assembly to provide pressurized fluid thereto. The fluid provided may be augmented with cleaners or other chemicals to aid in the removal of the NORM and/or other material contained on the tubulars, and/or to aid in neutralizing the NORM. The pressurized fluid is introduced into the wellbore and the tubular is extracted through the exerted fluid. The NORM and other material is washed down into the borehole. One or more washing assemblies may be positioned along the length of the wellbore as needed. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220152 | SUPERCRITICAL DRYING METHOD AND SUPERCRITICAL DRYING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a substrate having a plurality of adjacent patterns on one surface thereof is cleaned by cleaning liquid. Subsequently, after the cleaning liquid is displaced with pure water, the pure water is displaced with displacement liquid. Under a condition that the displacement liquid among the patterns does not vaporize, the displacement liquid not contributing to prevention of collapse of the patterns is removed. After the displacement liquid is removed, the substrate is held in supercritical fluid and the displacement liquid among the patterns is displaced with the supercritical fluid. After the displacement liquid among the patterns is displaced with the supercritical fluid, the supercritical fluid adhering to the substrate is vaporized. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220153 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM - There is provided a substrate processing method including cleaning a substrate by immersing the substrate in a cleaning solution in a longitudinal direction while the cleaning solution is supplied to a cleaning tank; transferring the substrate picked up from the cleaning tank to a drying chamber while holding the substrate in a longitudinal direction; and drying the substrate in the drying chamber communicating with an upper area of the cleaning tank by alternately supplying a first drying gas containing vapor of a solvent for removing a liquid and a second drying gas without containing the vapor of the solvent for removing the liquid to an area where the substrate is exposed between the upper area of the cleaning tank and the drying chamber after an upper end of the cleaned substrate is picked up from a liquid surface of the cleaning solution. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220154 | Dental Appliance Cleanser - This disclosure relates to a persulfate-free dental appliance cleanser containing a low-concentration of chlorhexidine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220155 | NEUTRAL OR ALKALINE MEDIUM CHAIN PEROXYCARBOXYLIC ACID COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS EMPLOYING THEM - The present invention relates to medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid compositions of neutral or alkaline pH, to methods of making these compositions, and to methods employing these compositions. The methods include methods of cleaning. The compositions include cleaning compositions. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220156 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AN ELECTRIC HAIR-CUTTING DEVICE, AND KIT INCLUDING SUCH AN APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a hair-cutting portion of an electric hair-cutting device includes a cleaning-liquid basin for receiving the hair-cutting portion of the electric hair-cutting device in a central area such that the hair-cutting portion is at least partially immersed in the cleaning liquid. The electric hair-cutting device is cleaned by generating a cleaning-liquid flow revolving within the basin around the central area of the basin, the hair-cutting portion being at least partially immersed in the cleaning liquid. The liquid flow effectively entrains debris away from the hair-cutting portion. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220157 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR PERFORMING SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD - A substrate processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a processing part configured to process a substrate; a chemical-liquid storing container configured to store a chemical liquid; a chemical-liquid supply driving part configured to supply the chemical liquid from the chemical-liquid storing container into the processing part; a circulation line configured to circulate the chemical liquid stored in the chemical-liquid storing container; and a mixture generating part provided on the circulation line. An inert-gas supply source is configured to supply an inert gas into the mixture generating part. The mixture generating part is configured to mix the chemical liquid supplied from the chemical-liquid storing container and the inert gas supplied from the inert-gas supply source with each other so as to generate a gas-liquid mixture. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220158 | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CLEANING DEVICE - A fruit and vegetable cleaning device includes a base, a pump, and a pressure vessel. The pump is mounted on the base and includes a water feeding pipe connecting a water inlet port and the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel includes a water discharge port and an electromagnetic valve. The electromagnetic valve includes air inlet and discharge pipes. The pump supplies water to the pressure vessel to allow air to mix with the water inside the pressure vessel, making the water full of tiny air bubbles. As such, residual pesticides remaining on fruits and vegetables may attach to the tiny air bubbles containing in the water when the water is used to clean the fruits and vegetables, and effective cleaning of the fruits and the vegetables can be realized. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220159 | Beverage Dispensing Gun Cleaning Apparatus - The apparatus includes a cylindrical cleaning chamber for reception of a dispensing head of a beverage dispensing gun. An associated cleaning device has a cleaning head located within the cleaning chamber for discharging cleaning fluid into the cleaning chamber for cleaning the dispensing head of the gun when the dispensing head is mounted within the cleaning chamber. The gun is engagable with a cradle to dock the dispensing head within the cleaning chamber for cleaning by the cleaning head. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220160 | CLEANING ARRANGEMENT - An arrangement for controlling the supply of cleaning liquid into a milking system includes a pressurizing arrangement adapted to pressurize the cleaning liquid, a supply arrangement for selectively supplying cleaning liquid and a pressure sensing arrangement for sensing the pressure in the milking system. The pressure sensing device is operatively connected to the supply arrangement, and the supply arrangement is adapted to supply cleaning liquid into the milking system depending on the sensed pressure in the milking system. The arrangement can be adapted to supply cleaning liquid when the sensed pressure in the milking system is below the atmospheric pressure. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220161 | Independently Adjusting, Multi-Legged Walking Cane - The invention is a multi-legged walking cane where each leg operates independently of each other by employing compressible legs, enhancing stability thru the complete gait cycle. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220162 | Thermoelectric (TE) Devices/Structures Including Thermoelectric Elements with Exposed Major Surfaces - A thermoelectric structure may include a thermally conductive substrate, and a plurality of thermoelectric elements arranged on a surface of the thermally conductive substrate. Moreover, each thermoelectric element may be non-parallel and non-orthogonal with respect to the surface of the thermally conductive substrate. For example, each of thermoelectric elements may be a planar thermoelectric element, and a plane of each of the thermoelectric elements may be oriented obliquely with respect to the surface of the thermally conductive substrate. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220163 | THERMOELECTRIC HETEROSTRUCTURE ASSEMBLIES ELEMENT - Improved thermoelectric assemblies are disclosed, wherein layers of heterostructure thermoelectric materials or thin layers of thermoelectric material form thermoelectric elements. The layers are bound together with agents that improve structural strengths, allow electrical current to pass in a preferred direction, and minimize or reduce adverse affects, such a shear stresses, that might occur to the thermoelectric properties and materials of the assembly by their inclusion. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220164 | ENHANCED METAL-CORE THERMOELECTRIC COOLING AND POWER GENERATION DEVICE - In various embodiments of the present invention, a thermoelectric device is provided. The thermoelectric device includes one or more thermoelements that transfer heat across the ends of the thermoelectric device. A method for creating the thermoelectric device includes forming a metal substrate, and etching one or more surfaces of the metal substrate to form etched portions. The unetched flat portions on the metal substrate are referred to as mesa cores. Thereafter, thermoelectric films are deposited on the one or more surfaces of the metal substrate. The deposition of the thermoelectric films on the mesa cores results in the formation of a thermoelement. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220165 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE INCLUDING THERMOELECTRIC BODY INCLUDING VACANCY CLUSTER - A thermoelectric device includes: a first region; a second region; and a thermoelectric body disposed between the first region and the second region, where the thermoelectric body includes a vacancy. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220166 | METHOD OF SYNTHESIS COBALT ANTIMONIDE NANOSCALE STRUCTURES AND DEVICE - This invention pertains generally to compositions and a method for making films, nanostructures and nanowires in templates and on substrates, including but not limited to metal-semiconductor nanostructures and semiconductor nanostructures on semiconductor substrates, and a device having the same. Particularly described are methods for making cobalt antimonide nanostructures on gold and Co—Sb substrates. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220167 | Detection Device for Solar System - A detection device for a solar system includes a plurality of solar collectors, a plurality of voltage detectors each connected to a respective one of the solar collectors, and a detection controller connected to each of the voltage detectors. Thus, the voltage detectors can detect the output voltages of the solar collectors, and the detection controller can compare the difference between the output voltages of the solar collectors so as to judge if the solar collectors are disposed at a normal operation condition, thereby facilitating maintenance of the solar collectors. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220168 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module having a solar cell panel with strings of electrically-coupled solar cells arranged in a row includes one or more lead wires that electrically couple the strings and a junction box. The one or more lead wires are arranged such that they do not overlap with each other and such that one or more of the lead wires includes a portion that overlaps and does not electrically connect to interconnector of a string. The lead wires include an interconnector connection part connected to a respective string interconnector, and the interconnector connection parts of the lead wires are arranged in a straight line. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220169 | SOLAR CELL BACKSHEET - Provided is a back sheet for a solar battery which holds an excellent gas barriering property and which is excellent in a weatherability and a light shielding property. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220170 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL - An object of the present invention is to provide a conductive base material for dye-sensitized solar cell and a transparent conductive base material for dye-sensitized solar cell which, when used as electrode base materials of a dye-sensitized solar cell, have high resistance to corrosion by iodide ions contained in an electrolyte layer and can prevent a reduction in the fill factor and conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell to achieve high power generation efficiency, a dye-sensitized solar cell and a dye-sensitized solar cell module using such conductive base materials. To attain the object, provided is the conductive base material for dye-sensitized solar cell comprising: a first metal layer made of a metal having a specific resistance of 6×10 | 2011-09-15 |
20110220171 | Photovoltaic Structure and Solar Cell and Method of Fabrication Employing Hidden Electrode - A photovoltaic structure ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220172 | PHOTO INDUCED ENHANCED FIELD ELECTRON EMISSION COLLECTOR - An electromagnetic energy collector and sensor use enhanced fields to emit electrons for energy collection. The collector and sensor collect energy from visible light, infrared radiation and ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation. The collector and sensor include a waveguide with a geometry selected to enhance the electric field along a conductor to create a high, localized electric field, which causes electron emission across a gap to a return plane. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220173 | ACTIVE SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH MULTI-JUNCTION DEVICES - An active solar concentrator including a horizontally oriented structure including light directing portions with partially reflective surfaces directing light vertically impinging thereon into a central area and a solar module positioned in the central area to receive light from the partially reflective surfaces. The light directing portions each including at least one layer of rare earth oxide designed to up-convert light passing therethrough and positioned to receive light directly and/or from an outer light directing portion. The solar module may include a plurality of multi junction solar cells formed on a common substrate. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220174 | COMPACT PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a photovoltaic device, and in particular, a multichannel photovoltaic device to concentrate incident light for electrical generation. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220175 | ULTRA AND VERY HIGH-EFFICIENCY SOLAR CELLS - The present invention is an apparatus and method for the realization of a photovoltaic solar cell that is able to achieve greater than 50% efficiency and can be manufactured at low cost on a large scale. The apparatus of the present invention is an integrated optical and solar cell design that allows a much broader choice of materials, enabling high efficiency, the removal of many existing cost drivers, and the inclusion of multiple other innovations. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220176 | PORTABLE, DURABLE, INTEGRATED SOLAR POWER GENERATION DEVICE - A solar power generation device comprising a power subunit comprising an array configured to collect solar radiation, and a control subunit removably connected to the power subunit and configured to provide control and motion to the power subunit. The array includes at least one solar module and a pivoting means configured to facilitate movement of the at least one solar module from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The power subunit includes a frame configured to support and move the array. The control subunit includes a tracking system configured to position the array relative to a the sun to maximize collection of solar radiation. When not in use, the solar power generation device may be stacked in a closed configuration with other similar devices on a pallet or other storage device. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220177 | TANDEM PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH DUAL FUNCTION SEMICONDUCTOR LAYER - A tandem photovoltaic device includes at least two photovoltaic cells stacked in an optical and electrical series relationship. At least one of the tandem cells includes a dual function semiconductor layer fabricated from a dual function semiconductor material. This dual function layer is an electronically active constituent of the cell. The dual function layer also is optically active and creates a reflective condition which redirects a portion of the light which has passed through the cell back through the cell's active layers to photo generate additional photocurrent. Use of the dual function material eliminates the need for incorporating separate semiconductor and reflective layers in a photovoltaic device. Further disclosed are exemplary formulations of some dual function materials. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220178 | ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING A THERMALLY AND DIMENSIONALLY STABLE POLYIMIDE FILM, AN ELECTRODE AND A LIGHT ABSORBER LAYER, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The assemblies of the present invention comprise an electrode, an light absorber layer and a polyimide film. The polyimide film contains from about 40 to about 95 weight percent of a polyimide derived from: i. at least one aromatic dianhydride, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic dianhydride being a rigid rod type dianhydride, and ii. at least one aromatic diamine, at least about 85 mole percent of such aromatic diamine being a rigid rod type diamine. The polyimide films of the present disclosure further comprise a filler that: i. is less than about 100 nanometers in all dimensions; and ii. is present in an amount from about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the total weight of the polyimide film. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220179 | ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING A THERMALLY AND DIMENSIONALLY STABLE POLYIMIDE FILM, AN ELECTRODE AND AN ABSORBER LAYER, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The assemblies of the present disclosure comprise an electrode, and a polyimide film. The polyimide film contains from about 40 to about 95 weight percent of a polyimide derived from at least one aromatic dianhydride component, and at least one aromatic diamine component. The aromatic dianhydride and aromatic diamine component are selected from the group consisting of rigid rod diamine, non-rigid rod diamine and combinations thereof. The mole ratio of dianhydride to diamine is 48-52:52-48 and the ratio of A:B is 20-80:80-20. A is the mole percent of rigid rod dianhydride and rigid rod diamine, and B is the mole percent of non-rigid rod dianhydride and non-rigid rod diamine. The polyimide films of the present disclosure further comprise a filler that is less than about 100 nanometers in all dimensions and is present in an amount from about 5 to about 60 weight percent of the total weight of the polyimide film. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220180 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR SOLAR MODULES - A solar module is disclosed that has one or more integrated electrical connectors. In addition, a solar module electrical connector holder is disclosed that has resilient wing portions and axial portions that mate with a first connector window in a frame of a solar module and allow the position of an electrical connector to be moved one of vertically, horizontally and angularly with respect to the frame. In addition, a solar module frame is disclosed that has a first connector window in one of the side frame members that is capable of accepting an electrical connection so that the electrical connection is integrated into the frame of the solar module. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220181 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE - A photoelectric conversion module includes first and second substrates on which first and second electrodes are respectively formed and which are disposed to face each other; an electrolyte injected through an electrolyte inlet formed in the first substrate, and filled between the first and second substrates; and a conductive sealing member for sealing the electrolyte inlet and electrically connected to at least one of the first and second electrodes. As such and according to an embodiment of the present invention, the photoelectric conversion module has a simple structure and/or may be easily mounted. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220182 | Solar Panel Tracking and Performance Monitoring Through Wireless Communication - In one embodiment, a wireless device is embedded in a solar panel for providing remote tracking and/or performance monitoring of the solar panel. The wireless device may be a wireless tracking device including a memory for storing the identification or identity information of the solar panel or of the individual solar cells forming the panel. The wireless device may be a wireless tracking and monitoring device to provide both tracking and performance monitoring functions. In another embodiment, the wireless device is affixed to the exposed side of the back sheet of the solar panel but within the junction box interface so that the wireless device is enclosed in the junction box housing. In other embodiments, some of the elements of the wireless device may be embedded in the solar panel while other elements are affixed to the exposed back sheet inside the junction box housing. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220183 | 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. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220184 | FLUORORESIN FILM AND ITS USE - To provide a fluororesin film on which no bubble streaks are formed even when it contains a sufficient amount of titanium oxide, in which deterioration of the fluororesin is suppressed, and which has a low transmittance of ultraviolet light at a wavelength of at most 360 nm and has excellent weather resistance and heat resistance, a method of its use, a backsheet for a solar cell module, and a solar cell module. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220185 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a photovoltaic module comprising the following steps: a) assembling a front end part ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220186 | METHOD OF FORMING NANOCOMPOSITE SOLUTION, AND NANOCOMPOSITE PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - Provided is a method of forming a nanocomposite solution, and a nanocomposite photovoltaic device. In the method, a metal oxide nanorod solution is prepared and a nanoparticle solution is prepared. The metal oxide nanorod solution and the nanoparticle solution are mixed to form a nanocomposite solution. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220187 | Junction Module for A Building Integrated Photovoltaic System - The invention discloses a junction module for a building integrated photovoltaic system, including a housing being formed with at least one chamber enclosed by a first sidewall and having a base for disposing the at least one chamber on and a cover for covering an opening of the at least one chamber. The cover has a second sidewall enclosing an outer surface of the first sidewall of the at least one chamber and constituting a part of an outer wall of the junction module. Accordingly, the cover does not occupy any space of the chamber, and it can ensure that the electrical components in the chamber have enough large clearance and creepage distance, which improves the electrical safety of the junction module without increasing the size of it. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220188 | Dye Sensitized Photovoltaic Cell - Solid state dye sensitized photovoltaic cells, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220189 | THIN FILM SOLAR CELL DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A thin film solar cell device of higher power generation efficiency, having a tandem structure in which a transparent electrode layer is inserted between a back surface electrode layer and a photoelectric conversion layer and between a plurality of stacked photoelectric conversion layers. A first electricity conducting path is obtained by forming a thin film made of a conductive material (with specific resistance<10 | 2011-09-15 |
20110220190 | SOLAR CELL HAVING A GRADED BUFFER LAYER - An IMM solar cell includes a substrate, a bottom cell on the substrate; a graded buffer layer on the bottom cell; a middle cell on the graded buffer layer; a top cell on the middle cell. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220191 | SOLAR CELLS AND PHOTODETECTORS WITH SEMICONDUCTING NANOSTRUCTURES - Improved photovoltaic devices and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary photovoltaic device includes a semiconductor layer and a light-responsive layer (which can be made, for example, of a semiconductor material) which form a junction, such as a p-n junction. The light-responsive layer can include a plurality of carbon nanostructures, such as carbon nanotubes, located therein. In many cases, the carbon nanostructures can provide a conductive pathway within the light-responsive layer. In another embodiment, an exemplary photovoltaic device can include a light-responsive layer made of a semiconductor material in which is embedded a plurality of semiconducting carbon nanostructures (such as p-type single-wall carbon nanotubes). The interfaces between the semiconductor material and the semiconducting carbon nanostructures can form p-n junctions. In yet other embodiments, exemplary photovoltaic devices include semiconductor nanostructures, which can take a variety of forms, in addition to the carbon nanostructures. Further embodiments include a wide variety of other configurations and features. Methods of fabricating photovoltaic devices, as well as nanostructured photodetectors, as also disclosed. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220192 | SINGLE-SIDED DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS HAVING A VERTICAL PATTERNED STRUCTURE - A single-sided dye-sensitized solar cell having a vertical patterned structure is disclosed. A patterned nonconductive insulating layer is formed directly over first portions of a conductive substrate. An electrocatalyst material layer is formed directly over second portions of the conductive substrate, where the second portions of the conductive substrate do not overlap with the first portions of the conductive substrate. A second conductive layer is formed directly over the patterned nonconductive insulating layer and a porous layer is formed directly over the second conductive layer. An electrolyte is formed over the porous layer and the electrocatalyst material layer and a transparent sheet is formed over the electrolyte. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220193 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH DISTRIBUTED EMITTER IN A SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF SUCH A CELL - A photovoltaic cell including a substrate composed of a semiconductor of a first type of conductivity including two main faces substantially parallel with one another, the substrate including a plurality of blind holes, openings of which are positioned in a single one of the two main faces, and the blind holes filled by a semiconductor of a second type of conductivity opposed to the first type of conductivity forming an emitter of the photovoltaic cell. The substrate forms a base of the photovoltaic cell. First collector pins composed of a semiconductor of the second type of conductivity are in contact with the emitter of the photovoltaic cell, and second collector pins composed of a semiconductor of the first type of conductivity are in contact with the substrate and interdigitated with the first collector pins. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220194 | LIGHT CONVERSION EFFICIENCY-ENHANCED SOLAR CELL FABRICATED WITH DOWNSHIFTING NANOMATERIAL - The light conversion efficiency of a solar cell ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220195 | LIGHT REUSE SHEET AND SOLAR BATTERY MODULE - A light reuse sheet includes: a reflection forming layer having an uneven portion including a first inclined portion and a second inclined portion; and a reflecting surface provided at a surface of the uneven portion. The light reuse sheet generates second light by reflecting first light toward a front plate, the first light being transmitted through a filling layer without being received by a light receiving face of a solar battery cell, the light reuse sheet generates third light by reflecting the second light at an interface between a light incident surface and outside of the front plate, and the light reuse sheet causes the third light to be incident to the light receiving face of the solar battery cell. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220196 | LEAD WIRE FOR SOLAR CELL, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND STORAGE METHOD THEREOF, AND SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a lead wire for a solar cell having excellent bondability with a solar cell. The solar cell lead wire ( | 2011-09-15 |
20110220197 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed is a photovoltaic device. The photovoltaic device includes: a flexible substrate; a first electrode and a second electrode located over the flexible substrate; and at least one unit cell located between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the first electrode includes a transparent conductive oxide layer, wherein a texturing structure is formed on the transparent conductive oxide layer, and wherein a ratio of a root mean square (rms) roughness to an average pitch of the texturing structure is equal to or more than 0.05 and equal to or less than 0.13. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220198 | Method and Device Utilizing Strained AZO Layer and Interfacial Fermi Level Pinning in Bifacial Thin Film PV Cells - A method for forming a bifacial thin film photovoltaic cell includes providing a glass substrate having a surface region covered by an intermediate layer and forming a thin film photovoltaic cell on the surface region. Additionally, the thin film photovoltaic cell includes an anode overlying the intermediate layer, an absorber over the anode, and a window layer and cathode over the absorber mediated by a buffer layer. The anode comprises an aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO) layer forming a first interface with the intermediate layer and a second interface with the absorber. The AZO layer is configured to induce Fermi level pinning at the first interface and a strain field from the first interface to the second interface. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220199 | Inkjet Ink - An inkjet ink comprises phosphoric acid; one or more solvents for the phosphoric acid, preferably ethyl lactate and water; and one or more aprotic organic sulfoxides, preferably dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or dimethyl sulfone (SMSO | 2011-09-15 |
20110220200 | Organic Photoactive Device - This disclosure provides organic photoactive devices, including organic light emitting diodes and organic solar cells. The devices have a first electrode, a second electrode, and a stack of organic layer between the first and second electrodes. The stack of organic layers has a first transport layer, a second transport layer, an interface mediating layer, and a photoactive layer. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220201 | LOW-COST MULTI-JUNCTION SOLAR CELLS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - Solar cells fabricated without gasification of metallurgical-grade silicon. The substrates are prepared by: melting metallurgical grade silicon in a furnace; solidifying the melted metallurgical grade silicon into an ingot; slicing the ingot to obtain a plurality of wafers; polishing and cleaning each wafer; depositing aluminum layer on backside of each wafer; depositing a layer of hydrogenated silicon nitride on front surface of each wafer; annealing the wafers at elevated temperature; removing the hydrogenated silicon nitride; and, removing the aluminum layer. The front surface may be textured prior to forming the solar cell. The solar cell structure comprises a metallurgical grade doped silicon substrate and a thin-film structure formed over the substrate to form a p-i-n junction with the substrate. The substrate may be doped p-type, and the thin film structure may be an intrinsic amorphous layer formed over the substrate and an n-type amorphous layer formed over the intrinsic layer. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220202 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photoelectric conversion device includes first and second substrates on which first and second electrodes are respectively formed, arranged to face each other, an electrolyte injected into a gap between the first and second substrates through an electrolyte injection hole formed in the first substrate, and an injection hole sealing member for sealing the electrolyte injection hole. The injection hole sealing member includes a cover portion for covering an entrance end of the electrolyte injection hole and an insertion portion extending from the cover portion along the electrolyte injection hole. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220203 | POLYESTER RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, POLYESTER FILM, AND SOLAR CELL POWER GENERATION MODULE - A polyester resin composition including: a polyester resin; a titanium compound derived from a catalyst; and a phosphorous compound, wherein formula (1): 0.102011-09-15 | |
20110220204 | Method of Forming Light Absorption Layer and Solar Cell Structure Using the Same - A method for forming a light absorption layer including the following steps is provided. A controlling precursor is wet coated on a base precursor. The band gap of the controlling precursor is larger than that of the base precursor. The controlling precursor is a Group I-III-VI compound, and the Group I-III-VI compound is composed of Cu | 2011-09-15 |
20110220205 | Electrolyte-comprising polymer nanofibers Febricated by electrospinning Method and high Performance dye-sensitized solar cells Device using same - A polymer electrolyte including a polymer fiber having a nanoscale diameter, wherein the polymer fiber is fabricated by an electrospinning method and a solar cell device exhibiting high energy conversion efficiency using the same. The solid-state electrolyte comprising such nanosized polymer fiber does not need a sealing agent and further simplifies the entire process compared to a conventional dye-sensitized solar cell using liquid electrolytes. Specifically, the energy conversion efficiency of the present dye-sensitized solar cell is significantly superior to that of a dye-sensitized solar cell using a polymer film electrolyte fabricated by a spin coating method. Further, the present dye-sensitized solar cell device can be obtained by using a scattering layer and compensating the surface effect. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220206 | VALVE FAULT INDICATION AND CONTROL - According to aspects described herein, there is disclosed a method of and system for indicating a fault associated with a fluid valve moveable between an open and a closed operative position. The method and system compare a valve state indicator to a valve last command, wherein the valve state indicator represents a detected operative position of the valve and the valve last command being an operative command sent to the fluid valve. The method and system also initiate a fault indication after a predetermined time delay relative to the valve last command being sent and when the valve state indicator does not match the valve last command. After the time delay a fault indication can be initiated immediately upon receipt of a different valve state indicator. | 2011-09-15 |
20110220207 | SOLENOID GAS METER MOUNTING BRACKET VALVE - A solenoid gas meter mounting bracket valve may be used to shut down the flow of fuel, such as natural gas, to a building. The solenoid valve may be incorporated with the gas meter bracket, as a single unit. This configuration may be safer and more secure than a separate valve, which may be damaged when installed at the exterior of the building. The solenoid gas meter mounting bracket valve may not only secure the gas meter, for example, but may also be the solenoid valve for controlling the fuel flow. The solenoid valve may be closed from signals received from various detectors located, for example, in the structure and in the ground, do detect carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, radon, air quality, and the like. | 2011-09-15 |