38th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130239985 | CLEANSING COMPOSITION - A cleansing composition containing the following components (A) and (B): (A) an ether carboxylate of Formula (1) R | 2013-09-19 |
20130239986 | FLOSSING SYSTEM - A handle has distal and proximal ends and a drive mechanism. Operational components on the handle include ON and OFF controls and a vibrating coupler to create sonic vibrations. A coupling head has a distal and a proximal ends. The proximal end is formed with a coupling recess. A replaceable holder has a central base and two outwardly extending fingers. The fingers have free ends with a piece of floss secured there between. The central base has a shape for coupling to and uncoupling from the coupling head. The length of the floss between the fingers is from 5 to 10 percent greater than the distance between the fingers. A compressible stop is on the base of the holder between the fingers. The remainder of the fingers are devoid of a compressible stop. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239987 | Method for Cleansing Glass Substrate of TFT-LCD - The present invention provides a method for cleansing a glass substrate of a TFT-LCD, includes the following steps: providing an ultrasonic cleansing machine, a glass substrate in-feeding conveyor, and a glass substrate out-feeding conveyor, wherein the ultrasonic cleansing machine includes a cleansing tank, a cleansing liquid contained in the cleansing tank, and first and second ultrasonic frequency generators arranged in the cleansing tank and having different frequencies; conveying a glass substrate with the glass substrate in-feeding conveyor into the cleansing tank; immersing the glass substrate in the cleansing liquid of the cleansing tank; generating ultrasonic waves of different frequencies with the first and second ultrasonic frequency generators to be applied to the cleansing liquid to effect ultrasonic cleansing of the glass substrate; and conveying the cleansed glass substrate out of the cleansing tank with the glass substrate out-feeding conveyor. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239988 | DEPOSITION CHAMBER CLEANING USING IN SITU ACTIVATION OF MOLECULAR FLUORINE - Methods and apparatus for the cleaning reaction chambers using molecular fluorine as the cleaning material. The molecular fluorine is dissociated in-situ in the reaction chamber using the chamber RF power source. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239989 | PARTICLE REMOVAL - Technologies are generally described for systems and methods effective to implement particle removal. In one example, a method for at least partially removing particles from a region is generally described. In some examples, the method includes applying an electric field to a material to produce an acoustic wave from the material. The material may have a periodic piezoelectric coefficient. The method may include applying the acoustic wave to the region to produce an agglomeration. The agglomeration may include at least two of the particles. The method may further include at least partially removing the agglomeration from the region. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239990 | EYEWEAR CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A cleaning device for cleaning eyewear has a mounting element for mounting the cleaning device on the eyewear, a cleaning element, and a retraction mechanism. The mounting element includes a loop mounting system that may be wrapped around a part of the eyewear and connected to form a loop for mounting the cleaning device on the eyewear. The retraction mechanism is mounted on the mounting element, and a cord attaches the cleaning element to the retraction mechanism. The invention further includes a method of use of the cleaning device for cleaning the eyewear. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239991 | Composition, System, and Method for Treating Water Systems - A composition for treating a water system to remove scale, microorganisms and biofilm, and corrosion by-products. The composition comprises chelating agents and a surfactant. Depending on the water system being treated, the composition may be a solid dissolved by water in the system being treated or may be a pre-mixed foam or aerosol. A treatment system particularly suitable for flowing water systems comprises a container for holding such a treatment composition and mixing it with a portion of water from the water system, a filter for removing solids dislodged during treatment, and a corrosion monitor. A method for using such a treatment composition comprises draining substantially all existing water in the water system, filling or rinsing the system with fresh water, contacting the treatment composition with substantially all parts of the water system, and draining the treatment composition from the system before resuming normal operations. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239992 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WASHING A VEHICLE - A method of controlling wash equipment in an automated vehicle wash system having a conveyor includes, measuring one or more contours of a vehicle as the vehicle moves thorough an entry area of the automated vehicle wash system on the conveyor; tracking the distance a fixed point relative to the conveyor moves; associating the one or more contours of the vehicle with the position of the fixed point; determining, based on the one or more contours of the vehicle and the position of the fixed point, commands for operating the wash equipment; delivering the commands to the wash equipment; and operating the wash equipment in accordance with the commands. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239993 | FILM-FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING FILM-FORMING APPARATUS - A film-forming apparatus includes a heat generator exposed to a film-forming gas drawn into a chamber to generate film formation species. A film-forming gas supply system supplies the film-forming gas into the chamber. A control unit sets the heat generator in a non-heated state during a cleaning process that discharges a film formation residue from the chamber. A cleaning gas supplying system supplies a cleaning gas including ClF3 into the chamber. A temperature adjustment unit adjusts the chamber to a target temperature from 100° C. or higher to 200° C. or less in the cleaning process. A discharge system discharges a reaction product produced by a reaction between the film formation residue and the cleaning gas from the chamber. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239994 | Hose Cleaning Apparatus and Method - A cleaning apparatus for a hose comprises: a wash basin comprising an intake manifold, an exhaust manifold, and a basin drain port; a fresh water reservoir connected to the wash basin via a fill valve; a sprayer fluidly connected to the exhaust manifold via a conduit and configured to spray liquid; a pump fluidly connected between the basin drain port and the intake manifold and configured to pump the liquid from the basin drain port to the intake manifold; a drain port fluidly connected to the pump via a drain valve; a blower fluidly connected to the intake manifold via a three-way valve and configured to blow air; an air intake port fluidly connected to the blower; and a controller configured to control the pump, the blower, the fill valve, and the drain valve. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239995 | DETERGENT COMPOSITION FOR REMOVING FISH SOIL - A detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspended soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition is particularly effective at removing soils caused by raw fish soil. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239996 | INTEGRATED PROCESSING AND CRITICAL POINT DRYING SYSTEMS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR AND MEMS DEVICES - Processing and drying of a sample, such as a semiconductor or MEMS device, is achieved using a single pressure chamber. The pressure chamber holds the sample in a sealed interior volume throughout various process steps, such as, but not limited to, photoresist removal, sacrificial layer etching, flushing or rinsing, dehydration, and critical point drying. The pressure chamber is constructed of a chemically-resistant and pressure-resistant material to withstand the various chemicals and pressures that are encountered in the various process and drying steps. For example, the pressure chamber is constructed from a nickel-copper alloy. Automated release etching and critical point drying of a MEMS or semiconductor device is provided without removing the device from the sealed pressure chamber. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239997 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COOLING TURBINES - A method of cooling a turbine having internal moving components to a predetermined temperature is disclosed. The method comprises taking the turbine offline. While the turbine is offline, nitrogen is flowed through the turbine until the turbine reaches the predetermined temperature while controlling the flow of nitrogen from at least one injection point to prevent damage to the moving components of the turbine by achieving uniform cooling of the internal moving components. Then the flow of nitrogen is stopped. A method and assembly for cleaning a turbine having a deposit formed on an internal surface of the turbine is also disclosed. | 2013-09-19 |
20130239998 | Gas Distributor Fitting and Method for Controlling the Gas Distribution for Cleaning Immersed Filter Elements - The invention relates to a fitting for distributing a gas flow to two or more flow ducts, wherein the fitting has an inlet connecting piece ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130239999 | Ethylene Furnace Decoking Method - A method for decoking radiant coils and quench exchangers in ethylene furnaces is disclosed. A chemical mixture containing a metal hydroxide and a metal carbonate is combined with steam to decoke an ethylene furnace. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240000 | GAS-LIQUID SEPARATOR AND POLISHING APPARATUS - A gas-liquid separator separates gas-liquid two-phase flow into a gas and a liquid. The gas-liquid separator includes: a container having a bottom and a side portion, the bottom having a liquid discharge outlet and the side portion having a gas discharge outlet; a gas-liquid introduction pipe for introducing a gas-liquid two-phase flow into the container, the gas-liquid introduction pipe extending downward from above the container and having a lower end located in an interior of the container, the gas discharge outlet of the container being located above the lower end of the gas-liquid introduction pipe; and a guide device disposed in the gas-liquid introduction pipe and configured so as to impart a swirling motion to the gas-liquid two-phase flow in the gas-liquid introduction pipe. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240001 | CONVEYOR DISHWASHER - A conveyor dishwasher ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240002 | SYSTEM FOR WASHING AN AERO GAS TURBINE ENGINE - System for washing a gas turbine engine. The system comprises a spray device including at least one nozzle adapted to inject liquid into an inlet of said engine during a washing operation; a wash unit adapted to distribute said liquid to said spray device; and a positioning device adapted to move said spray device in three dimensions, thereby enabling a positioning of said spray device in a washing operation position in said three dimensions relative said engine inlet without any contact between the spray device and the engine. The invention further relates to a vehicle for making the inventive system mobile and to a mobile system for serving a gas turbine engine comprising a mobile vehicle carrying the washing system and a liquid collecting unit comprising a collecting device adapted to collect waste wash liquid emanating from the engine during a washing operation of the engine. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240003 | FLOW TANK - A cleaning system comprising a tank having a wash area arranged to receive an article for cleaning; an inlet assembly mounted to a first end of the tank, through which a cleaning medium flows into the wash area; an outlet assembly having a flow control plate mounted to a second end of the tank; said flow control plate having a plurality of apertures and arranged such that the cleaning medium flows from the wash area through said apertures; said flow control plate arranged such that a total outlet area of said tank is equal to a sum of areas of the apertures; wherein the proportion of the total outlet area about the flow control plate is inversely proportional to a depth of said tank. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240004 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANEL - A cleaning system for a solar panel includes a light emitting element mounted on a battery plate of the solar panel, a photosensitive element mounted on a glass plate of the solar panel, and a control circuit connected to the photosensitive element to receive the light intensity of the light from the light emitting element. The control circuit further compares the light intensity received from the photosensitive element with a preset light intensity. When the light intensity received by the photosensitive element is substantially equal to the preset light intensity, the control circuit controls a switch to disconnect a fluid tank from a nozzle. When the light intensity received by the photosensitive element is less than the preset light intensity, the control circuit controls the switch to connect the fluid tank to the nozzle for releasing a cleaning fluid to clean the glass plate. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240005 | CLEANING SYSTEM FOR SOLAR PANEL - A cleaning system for solar panels includes first and second cleaning units, first and second control units, first and second power measuring units to measure a first power outputted from a first solar panel per interval of time and a second power outputted from a second solar panel per interval of time, and a processing unit. The processing unit reads the first and second powers and the first and second coefficients, and determines whether the second power is less than a product of the first power, the first coefficient, and the second coefficient. When the second power is less than the product, the processing unit outputs a control signal to the second control unit. The second control unit controls the second clean unit to clean the second solar panel. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240006 | Air Cooled Umbrella - An air cooled sunshade constructed to provide cooling under the canopy of the sunshade. The foldable canopy of the sunshade is comprised of a plurality of segments of elongated panels having embedded solar panels and a plurality of segments of pliable material to allow the canopy to easily stretch when in the open position and collapse in the closed position, typically arrange having one elongated panel connected on foldable material segment arranged around a center piece. In an embodiment disclosed herein, the pliable material is formed as a pipe having an upper layer and a lower layer, the lower layer having pours through which air can flow to the area under the canopy. The air can then flow from a fan or an air conditioner mounted on the center piece and allowing air to evenly flow under the canopy. The solar panels are connected to provide the necessary energy. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240007 | Portable Shade Assembly - Portable devices comprising means for mounting an adjustable shade in a location for shielding one or more users from the environment are provided herein. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A photovoltaic module mounting system includes a spacer pad, an adhesive material on a first side of the spacer pad, and a first engaging element on a second side of the spacer pad. The spacer pad is configured to be adhered to a photovoltaic module by the adhesive on the first side, and the first engaging element is configured to engage with a second engaging element of a support structure. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240009 | Metal Dendrite-free Solar Cell - A solar cell assembly including a semiconductor wafer having a solar cell portion and a wing portion, wherein the wing portion is electrically isolated from the solar cell portion, and an electrical contact material positioned on the solar cell portion, wherein the wing portion is substantially free of the electrical contact material. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240010 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - According to example embodiments, a solar cell includes a transparent base substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first photoelectric layer having a thin film shape on the first surface of the base substrate; and a second photoelectric layer having a thin film shape on the second surface of the base substrate. A bandgap of the second photoelectric layer may be different than a bandgap of the first photoelectric layer. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240011 | Collector grid and Interconnect structures for photovoltaic arrays and modules - A interconnected arrangement of photovoltaic cells is readily and efficiently achieved by using a unique interconnecting strap. The strap comprises electrically conductive fingers which contact the top light incident surface of a first cell and extend to an interconnect region of the strap. The interconnect region may include through holes which allow electrical communication between top and bottom surfaces of the interconnect region. In one embodiment, the electrically conductive surface of the fingers is in electrical communication with an electrically conductive surface formed on the opposite side of the strap through the through holes of the interconnect region. The interconnection strap may comprise a laminating film to facilitate manufacture and assembly of the interconnected arrangement. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240012 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM - A photovoltaic system includes multiple series module units in each of which multiple photovoltaic modules are connected in series, multiple photovoltaic elements being implemented on a module implementation unit in each of the photovoltaic modules. The series module units are connected to each other in parallel, and the photovoltaic modules arranged in a same series stage are connected to each other in parallel. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240013 | PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION MODULE, PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER GENERATION MODULE ARRAY, AND MOBILE UNIT - A photovoltaic power generation module includes: a plurality of rectangular photovoltaic power generation elements that are arranged such that long sides of perimeters of the elements are parallel; and an extension wiring that is extended in a short side direction intersecting the long sides and that interconnects the photovoltaic power generation elements, and the extension wiring connects every specified number of the photovoltaic power generation elements in parallel. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240014 | VERTICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - The present invention concerns a vertical electrical connection of photoelectrochemical cells, arranged side-by-side between two opposing substrates, at least one of which is transparent or semi-transparent, and covered, on the side facing towards the other substrate, by an electrically conductive coating divided into a plurality of side-by-side regions electrically isolated by means of a corresponding number of interruptions, said vertical electrical connection being arranged between an electrically isolated region of the electrically conductive coating of a substrate, in electric contact with a photoelectrochemical cell, and the electrically isolated region of the electrically conductive coating of the opposing substrate, in contact with an adjacent photoelectrochemical cell, characterized in that it is made of three overlapping portions, that is two portions, respectively coupled with the conductive coating of each of the two opposing substrates delimiting said photoelectrochemical cells. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240015 | PORTABLE FOLDING SOLAR PANELS - A portable folding arrangement of panels apparatus is used for generation of power that may be regulated and supplied to a consumer of the generated power. In particular, such a power consumer may be an air-conditioner to be used, for example, within a vehicle, to control the temperature therein. The apparatus is comprised of a plurality of essentially rigid panels, each having at least a solar cell, that are connected to supply the power to charge a battery, to operate a power consumer, and the like. The plurality of panels are connected to allow the collapsing of the foldable panels face-to-face, back-to-back, or other folding arrangements. The apparatus can be unfolded when desired for the purpose of converting the solar energy into electrical power for storage or use by a power consumer. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240016 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE - A heat dissipation structure is provided and includes a plurality of heat conduction bases and at least one flexible fin. Each of the heat conduction bases includes a first surface and a second surface. A positioning groove is formed in the first surface of each of the heat conduction bases, and the second surface of each of the heat conduction bases is assembled to a backlight surface of a solar module. The fin is coupled to the positioning grooves and connected between the heat conduction bases. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240017 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL MODULE HEAT EXTRACTION ASSEMBLY - An assembly for extracting heat from a photovoltaic cell assembly for a receiver of a solar radiation-based electrical power generating system is disclosed. The assembly comprises a coolant chamber and a coolant member in the form of a plurality of heat transfer fingers of high thermal conductivity material that are located in the coolant chamber. The fingers have ends that are in thermal contact with the photovoltaic cell assembly and thereby facilitate heat transfer away from the assembly. The fingers are sufficiently flexible to accommodate differences in thermal expansion coefficient between the object and the fingers. The fingers have a relatively high surface area for heat transfer from the fingers to coolant that, in use, circulates through the coolant chamber. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240018 | ROBOTIC SUNLIGHT TRACKING APPARATUS - A robotic sunlight tracking apparatus reduces power consumption and improves efficiency of solar photovoltaic power generation. The apparatus includes a solar cell module for converting sunlight into electricity, a rotation shaft connected to a backside of the solar cell module for supporting the solar cell module while rotating, a cylindrical body under the rotation shaft having a cam with a curvature formed as a recess in a surface of the cylindrical body and a motor built therein to rotate in one direction by operation of a timer, and fixing means for fixing the cylindrical body to ground. The rotation shaft includes a cam follower at one side of the cylindrical body placed in the cam for moving following the cam as the motor rotates, and a lift arm connected to the cam follower for moving up/down, adjusting an angle of the solar cell module when the cam follower moves. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240019 | COATING-ENCAPSULATED PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Photovoltaic modules are disclosed. The photovoltaic module comprises a front transparency, a potting material deposited on at least a portion of the front transparency, electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells applied to the potting material and a topcoat deposited on at least a portion of the electrically interconnected photovoltaic cells. Methods of making photovoltaic modules are also disclosed. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240020 | ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT-ABSORBING SOLAR MODULE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - An ultraviolet light-absorbing solar module is disclosed. The ultraviolet light transmission of a first sealant disposed between a solar cell and a transparent substrate is greater than the ultraviolet light transmission of a second sealant disposed between the solar cell and a back plate. The ultraviolet light can pass through the first sealant and be utilized by the solar cell. The ultraviolet light can be further absorbed by the second sealant. Therefore the degradation of the back plate caused by being exposed of ultraviolet light can be prevented. A fabricating method of the ultraviolet light-absorbing solar module is also disclosed. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240021 | LAMINATED FLAME RESISTANT SHEETS - Disclosed herein is a laminated flame resistant sheet comprising a first and a second polymeric film layer and a perforated flame resistant sheet layer laminated between the first and the second polymeric film layer, wherein, the perforated flame resistant sheet layer is formed of a sheet that is not ignitable following UL 94 horizontal burning test and comprises multiple apertures throughout, and wherein each of the apertures has an average diameter of about 0.1-8 mm and are spaced about 1-50 mm apart from adjacent apertures. Further disclosed herein is an article, such as a solar cell module, comprising the laminated flame resistant sheet. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240022 | BACK JUNCTION BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELL MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention relates to cost effective production methods of high efficiency silicon based back-contacted back-junction solar panels and solar panels thereof having a multiplicity of alternating rectangular emitter- and base regions on the back-side of each cell, each with rectangular metallic electric finger conductor above and running in parallel with the corresponding emitter- and base region, a first insulation layer in-between the wafer and finger conductors, and a second insulation layer in between the finger conductors and cell interconnections. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240023 | METHOD FOR METALLIZATION OR METALLIZATION AND INTERCONNECTION OF BACK CONTACT SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to cost effective methods for metallisation and or metallisation and interconnection of high efficiency silicon based back-contacted back-junction solar panels and solar panels thereof having a multiplicity of alternating rectangular emitter- and base regions on the back-side of each cell, each with rectangular metallic electric finger conductor above and running in parallel with the corresponding emitter- and base region, a first insulation layer in-between the wafer and finger conductors, and a second insulation layer in between the finger conductors and cell interconnections. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240024 | TREE-SHAPED SOLAR CELL MODULE - A tree-shaped solar cell module includes branch modules and a trunk module which are assembled with each other into the tree-shaped solar cell module. Each branch of the tree-shaped solar cell module has high strength to be prevented from being shaken with wind, and each branch does not have twigs or leaves and is thus prevented from being shaken by wind. Each branch may have an circular or polygonal shape such as a triangular shape or a quadrangular shape so that sunlight may evenly come to the tree-shaped solar cell module. Like branches of a tree which are directed upwardly, downwardly or horizontally, the branch modules may be assembled in such a manner that the branch modules have angles in a horizontal, upward or downward direction from the trunk module. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240025 | BUOYANT SOLAR PANEL, AND SOLAR POWER PLANT CONSISTING OF AN ASSEMBLY OF SAID PANELS - A solar panel is provided including a solar energy collector, such as solar collectors or photovoltaic cells, the panel also including a top surface. The solar panel includes a one-piece buoyant structure on which a solar energy collector is mounted, the collector being built into a solar module arranged on the buoyant structure, in particular in a flat manner. The panel has, in a direction perpendicular to the top surface, a substantially constant thickness within at least one peripheral region of the panel. The present panel can be used in the field of sea-based solar power plants or solar power plants in any other aquatic environment. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240026 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SEMICONDUCTIVE MATERIALS - The disclosure provides semiconductive material derived from group IV elements that are useful for photovoltaic applications. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240027 | MULTIJUNCTION HYBRID SOLAR CELL WITH PARALLEL CONNECTION AND NANOMATERIAL CHARGE COLLECTING INTERLAYERS - A tandem (or multijunction) hybrid photovoltaic device (PV) device comprised of multiple stacked single PVs connected in parallel with each other is described herein. Furthermore, nanomaterials are used as transparent charge collecting electrodes that allow both parallel connection via anode interlayer and also “inverted parallel” connection via cathode type interlayer of different types of solar cells. Carbon nanotube sheets are used as a convenient example for the charge collecting electrodes. The development of these alternative interconnecting layers simplifies the process and may be also used for combined organic PVs with traditional inorganic PVs and Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC). In addition, novel architectures are enabled that allow the parallel connection of the stacked PVs into monolithic multi-junction PV tandems. This new monolithic parallel connection architecture enables enhanced absorption of the solar spectrum and results in increased power conversions efficiency. Moreover, architectures where cells are stacked monolithically using a series connection can be coupled with cells to create mixed series and parallel connected tandem cells. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240028 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL ELEMENT AND SOLAR CELL ELEMENT - A semiconductor substrate is prepared. A glass layer containing one conductivity type dopant is formed on one main surface of the semiconductor substrate. One conductivity type semiconductor region including a first concentration region having a first concentration as a dopant concentration, and a second concentration region having a second concentration as a dopant concentration higher than the first concentration is formed by heating the semiconductor substrate with the glass layer on the one main surface to diffuse the dopant in a surface part on the one main surface side of the semiconductor substrate. Surfaces of two or more portions apart from each other in the surface part on the one main surface side of the semiconductor substrate are roughened by locally heating the semiconductor substrate from above the glass layer, to form alignment reference parts. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240029 | TRENCH PROCESS AND STRUCTURE FOR BACKSIDE CONTACT SOLAR CELLS WITH POLYSILICON DOPED REGIONS - A solar cell includes polysilicon P-type and N-type doped regions on a backside of a substrate, such as a silicon wafer. A trench structure separates the P-type doped region from the N-type doped region. Each of the P-type and N-type doped regions may be formed over a thin dielectric layer. The trench structure may include a textured surface for increased solar radiation collection. Among other advantages, the resulting structure increases efficiency by providing isolation between adjacent P-type and N-type doped regions, thereby preventing recombination in a space charge region where the doped regions would have touched. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240030 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING THIN PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - A method for fabricating thin crystalline photovoltaic cells is disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes: forming a weakening layer in a surface portion of a semiconductor substrate; epitaxially growing a stack of semiconductor layers on the substrate for forming an active layer of the photovoltaic cell, the stack having a first thermal coefficient of expansion; providing on the stack patterned contact layer for forming electrical contacts of the photovoltaic cell, the patterned contact layer having a second thermal coefficient of expansion different from the first thermal coefficient of expansion. The process of providing a patterned contact layer simultaneously induces a tensile stress in the weakening layer, resulting in a lift-off from the substrate of a structure including the stack of semiconductor layers and the patterned contact layer. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240031 | SOLAR CELL - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate of a first conductive type, an emitter region having a second conductive type different from the first conductive type and positioned at a first surface of the semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor region positioned directly on a second surface opposite the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, forming a charge accumulation layer on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate, and containing impurities of the first conductive type, a first electrode positioned on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and coupled to the emitter region, and a second electrode positioned on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate and coupled to the semiconductor substrate. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240032 | Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Nitrogen Doped Carbon-Nano-Tube and Method for Manufacturing the Same - Provided are a dye-sensitized solar cell and a method for manufacturing the dye-sensitized solar cell using a carbon nanotube (CN | 2013-09-19 |
20130240033 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING COUNTER ELECTRODE BASED ON ELECTROPHORETIC DEPOSITION OF GRAPHENE, COUNTER ELECTRODE PRODUCED BY THE METHOD AND DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL INCLUDING THE COUNTER ELECTRODE - Disclosed is a method for producing a counter electrode based on electrophoretic deposition of graphene. The method includes: adding graphene to a dispersion medium to prepare a graphene dispersion; dipping a transparent electrode in the graphene dispersion and applying a voltage to the transparent electrode for 5 seconds to 5 minutes to deposit the graphene on the transparent electrode; and annealing the graphene-adsorbed transparent electrode at 350 to 600° C. under a nitrogen atmosphere. Also disclosed are a counter electrode produced by the method and a dye-sensitized solar cell including the counter electrode. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240034 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - The present invention provides a back sheet for a solar cell, the back sheet including a polymer base and a polymer layer that is disposed by coating on at least one surface of the polymer base material, the polymer layer including an amorphous colloidal silica and, as a binder, at least one of a polymer selected from a fluorine-based polymer or a silicone-based polymer, the polymer formed by coating having excellent uniformity and the back sheet having superior weather resistance compared to conventional back sheets. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240035 | SOLAR CELL PROTECTIVE SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME, BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell protective sheet comprising a polyethylene terephthalate-containing substrate that has been surface-treated through flame treatment with a silane compound-introduced flame or through atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment, and having, on the treated surface of the substrate, a coating layer that contains a fluoropolymer, has good interlayer adhesiveness after wet heat aging. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240036 | BACK SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell backsheet including: a support which has a thickness of 120 μm to 350 μm; a first polymer layer which is formed on one surface of the support by coating, which includes a polymer, and which has a thickness of 0.5 μm to 12.0 μm; and a second polymer layer which is formed, by coating, on the opposite side of the side of the support provided with the first polymer layer, which includes a fluorinated resin or a silicone-based resin, and which has a thickness of 0.2 μm to 15.0 μm. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240037 | SOLAR CELL MODULE AND SOLAR GENERATOR - A solar cell module according to an aspect of the present invention includes a light guide module including a first light guide and a second light guide that are disposed so as to face each other and a low-refractive-index layer that is disposed between the first light guide and the second light guide; and a solar cell that receives light emitted from the light guide module. A second main surface of the first light guide includes a first reflecting surface that reflects the first light beam and changes a propagation direction of the first light beam, which has entered through the first main surface of the first light guide. A second main surface of the second light guide includes a second reflecting surface that reflects the second light beam and changes a propagation direction of the second light beam, which has entered through the first main surface of the first light guide, has passed through the first light guide | 2013-09-19 |
20130240038 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photovoltaic device comprises a microcrystalline silicon layer, wherein the microcrystalline silicon layer, when a maximum value of a crystallinity Xc along a film thickness direction is scaled to 1, shows increasing tendency of the crystallinity Xc along the film thickness direction, and has a high-nitrogen-concentration region (region a) of higher nitrogen concentration than other regions in the microcrystalline silicon layer in a range of the film thickness direction where the crystallinity Xc is 0.75 or more. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240039 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELLS MANUFACTURED THEREBY - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing solar cells and the solar cells manufactured thereby. The method is capable of manufacturing flexible solar cells simply, by attaching a flexible substrate on a second electrode after forming multiple layers such as a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) absorption layer on a sacrificial substrate under a high temperature process. Additionally, a separation film is removed by a laser or by selective wet etching after the attachment of the flexible substrate. Therefore, flexible CIGS solar cells having high efficiency can be achieved. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240040 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A REAGENT METERING VALVE AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD - A method is proposed for operating a metering valve which is realized as a solenoid valve which is actuated by an electromagnet that interacts with an armature which is connected fixedly to a valve needle and, furthermore, is loaded with a pulse-width modulated metering signal which defines the metering of a reagent which is to be introduced into the exhaust-gas region of an internal combustion engine or of a preliminary stage of a reagent, as is an apparatus for carrying out the method. The opening duration of the metering valve is limited to a minimum opening duration, for which the metering valve is opened completely and which is fixed in such a way that a spray mist is always produced during the metering. The procedure according to this invention prevents the reagent from crystallizing and, as a result, firstly ensures exact metering of the reagent and secondly counteracts clogging of the metering valve, in particular if a urea/water solution is provided as preliminary stage of the reagent. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240041 | USE OF MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF GAS CONDUCTS, NAMELY FOR METHANE - The present invention relates to the use of a multi-layered structure for the manufacture of gas conducts, namely for methane, The multi-layered structure comprises, from the inside to the outside, the following successive layers: a layer containing at least one polyamide, wherein the polyamide is chosen from PA11, PA12 and an aliphatic polyamide obtained from condensation reaction of an aliphatic diamine having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and an aliphatic diacid having 9 to 18 carbon atoms; optionally, a binding 2 layer; and a layer 3 chosen from an EVOH layer, a layer formed of a mixture of polyamide and a polyolefin with a polyamide matrix, a layer of PA6,Pa6-6, MXD.6 or MXD.10 and a layer of semi-aromatic copolyamide, the layer 3 being intended to be in contact with the transported gas, | 2013-09-19 |
20130240042 | Device for Performing a Chemical Transformation in Fluidic Media - A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral, fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shall mechanically connected to an external actuating device. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240043 | Variable Speed Compressor Protection System And Method - A system and method for a compressor includes a compressor connected to a condenser, a discharge line temperature sensor that outputs a discharge line temperature signal corresponding to a discharge line temperature of refrigerant leaving the compressor, and a control module connected to the discharge line temperature sensor. The control module determines a saturated condenser temperature, calculates a discharge superheat temperature based on the saturated condenser temperature and the discharge line temperature, and monitors a flood back condition of the compressor by comparing the discharge superheat temperature with a predetermined threshold. The control module increases a speed of the compressor or decreases an opening of an expansion valve associated with the compressor when the discharge superheat temperature is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240044 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF MASS COMPOSITION OF MOBILE PHASE - Described are a method and an apparatus for delivering a fluid having a desired mass composition. According to the method, temperatures of the fluids to be mixed are sensed and the densities of the fluids at the sensed temperatures are determined. The volume of each fluid is determined so that a mixture of the fluids at the sensed temperatures has the desired mass composition. The determined volumes of the fluids are combined to create the mixture. In one option, combining the determined volumes includes metering flows of the fluids sequentially into a common fluid channel. Alternatively, combining the determined volumes includes controlling a flow rate of each of the fluids and directing the fluids into a common fluid channel. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240045 | Method for Determining a Fluid Flow Rate With a Fluid Control Valve - A method for determining a fluid flow rate with a fluid control valve utilizes inherent characteristics of a particular valve in conjunction with easily measured parameters in order to determine a flow rate through the valve. A valve flow characteristic equation, a flow coefficient, and a rangeability for the valve are known and hardcoded into a chipset that controls the valve. A differential pressure transducer measures the pressure drop across the valve. A valve actuator controls the valve opening fraction. The differential pressure transducer and the valve actuator provide feedback signals to the chipset. The known and measured parameters are used to calculate an instantaneous valve characteristic and a fully-open flow rate for the valve. The instantaneous flow rate through the valve is then calculated from the instantaneous valve characteristic and the fully-open flow rate. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240046 | SOLUBILIZING SURFACTANTS INTO SUPERCRITICAL CARBON DIOXIDE FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a process and a system for solubilizing a surfactant in supercritical carbon dioxide that include providing a turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide into which the surfactant solubilizes and injecting the surfactant into the turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide to achieve a Jet Mixing Number of 0.01 to 1.0. In one or more embodiments, a pump provides turbulent flow to supercritical carbon dioxide moving through at least a portion of piping, and an injector associated with the piping conveys the surfactant through surfaces defining a port in the injector to inject the surfactant into the turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide so as to achieve the Jet Mixing Number of 0.01 to 1.0. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240047 | LOW TEMPERATURE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF AMINE GAS TREATMENT SOLUTIONS - A liquid aminoether acid gas absorbent which is subject to freezing in a cold climatic zone though which the aminoether is to be shipped is rendered freeze-resistant by mixing the aminoether with water prior to transport through the cold climatic zone; the aminoether/water mixture typically contains 10 to 40 weight percent water, based on the weight of the aminoether. The aminoether/water mixture can also be stored in the cold climatic zone without being externally maintained at a temperature above the inherent freezing point of the aminoether. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240048 | Device For Coupling A Tube To A Housing - A device for receiving or providing a fluid and a method of selectively coupling a tube ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240049 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY FLUSHING A BULK DISPENSING SYSTEM IN A CLEANING APPLIANCE - A household cleaning appliance includes a bulk dispensing system configured to receive a removable cartridge containing multiple doses of treating chemistry and configured to deliver a charge of treating chemistry from the cartridge to a treating chamber and a water supply configured to be selectively coupled to the bulk dispensing system to flush at least a portion of the bulk dispensing system. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240050 | NON-RETURN VALVE FOR A TUBULAR CONSOLIDATION ELEMENT - A non-return valve fitted on a tubular element for use for the reinforcement and consolidation of soil, for example, in an excavation. The non-return valve includes a portion of elastomer material which has a nick and is connected to a structural body tightened onto the tubular element. The structural body can be connected rigidly to the portion of elastomer material or may be at least partially incorporated therein. The body has a central portion with a window within which the nick is arranged, and the edges of the nick open out and function as a non-return valve under the action of a fluid under pressure injected into the interior of the tubular element and emerging from radial holes in the vicinity of the nick. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240051 | ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR FLAPPER VALVE - A valve assembly, including a seat and a flapper complementarily formed with respect to the seat for creating a seal at an interface therebetween. At least one shim is operatively disposed in the valve assembly for altering a position of the flapper relative to the seat in at least one direction for aligning the flapper and the seat at the interface. A method of aligning the flapper and seat of a valve assembly is also included. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240052 | GATE VALVE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USE - In an embodiment, a valve assembly may include a housing having a orifice defining a flow path through the housing and a valve closure element positioned within the housing configured to control fluid flow through the housing. The valve closure element may include a side surface and drive teeth extending along at least a portion of the side surface. The valve closure element may be selectively rotatable about a rotation axis between an open position, wherein fluid flows through the orifice, and a closed position, wherein fluid flow is substantially obstructed by the valve closure element. The valve assembly may also include a worm gear assembly positioned and configured to selectively engage or mesh with one or more of the drive teeth such that rotation of the worm gear assembly may rotate the valve closure element between the closed position and the open position. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240053 | WATER CIRCULATION SYSTEM VALVE ASSEMBLIES HAVING WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A valve assembly for a water circulation system includes a valve body defining a bypass passage between a hot water side and a cold water side of the valve body. The bypass passage has a valve seat therein. A bypass valve is received within the bypass passage. The bypass valve restricts the flow of water through the bypass passage based on a temperature of the water in the bypass passage. The bypass valve is variably positionable with respect to the valve seat to control a bypass shut-off temperature of the water. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240054 | PRESSURE TAP ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF A PRESSURE TAP ASSEMBLY - According to one aspect of the invention, a pressure tap assembly includes a passage formed through a wall, a counterbore formed in the passage proximate an inner surface of the wall and a first end of a tube positioned in the passage, wherein a spacer positioned on the tube is positioned in the counterbore and deformed about the inner surface and counterbore to prevent fluid flow between the passage and tube. The pressure tap assembly also includes a second end of the tube disposed proximate a pressure sensing device. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240055 | FUEL RESERVOIR - A fuel reservoir with a diesel tank for receiving diesel fuel and a reduction agent tank for receiving urea. A partition wall is provided between the diesel tank and the reduction agent tank, and a diesel return line extends into the diesel tank. The diesel tank is fitted with a wash plate which has at least one passage opening and lies opposite the partition wall forming a diesel preheating chamber. The at least one passage opening is arranged in the wash plate such that diesel from the diesel return line is captured and held in the diesel preheating chamber. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240056 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DEPOSITION REACTORS - An apparatus, such as an ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) apparatus, including a precursor source configured for depositing material on a heated substrate in a deposition reactor by sequential self-saturating surface reactions. The apparatus includes an in-feed line for feeding precursor vapor from the precursor source to a reaction chamber and a structure configured for utilizing heat from a reaction chamber heater for preventing condensation of precursor vapor into liquid or solid phase between the precursor source and the reaction chamber. Also various other apparatus and methods are presented. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240057 | Pre conditioned air duct storage and deployment reel apparatus - The pre conditioned air duct storage and deployment apparatus includes a plenum reel assembly having an air outlet means for connection to one end of the ducting, a frame rotatably supporting the plenum reel assembly comprising a reversible drive motor supported by the frame having an output drive shaft rotatably driving the plenum reel assembly in a first direction to retract the ducting and a second direction to deploy the ducting, a rotary swivel assembly having a first diameter fixedly supported by the frame and having a second diameter fixedly attached and rotatably supporting the plenum reel assembly about an axis coextensive with the drive shaft axis. The frame and plenum reel assembly has an opening for means of air transference through the rotary swivel assembly and the fixed portion of the swivel assembly has connecting means to an external pre conditioned air source. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240058 | Basement Sewer Drain Recovery and Discharge Device - Disclosed is a basement sewer drain pump housing that draws fluid from a drain and into a fluid housing, whereafter the fluid is discharged from the housing and out of the basement to prevent leakage through the floor drain. The device comprises a pickup tube having a fluid level sensor, which is placed within a sewer main drain or floor drain. The housing comprises an enclosed volume, a suction tube connected to the pickup tube, a suction pump, and a discharge pump. The pump is activated by a switch controlled by the pickup tube fluid sensor, whereby the fluid is drawn into the housing from the drain and discharged through a discharge pipe that terminates outside of the dwelling. The device operates from outlet power or battery power and serves as a basement drain pump device that prevents fluid and sewage backflow during power outages and plumbing blockages. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240059 | Variable resistance device - A variable resistance device, suitable for pressure reduction in fluid control systems, comprising a housing with a pair of perforated tubes motivated to slide against each other in order to vary the amount of flow area exposed in such perforations, and wherein a cam and lever system causes sliding motion of one of the tubes. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240060 | CHECK VALVE - A check valve which includes a body adapted at one end to receive a liquid source and at the other end to engage with a spray nozzle and having a bore therethrough, an internal annular recess within the body, the upstream end of which body provides a valve seat, a valve assembly located in the recess and having a valve member having a generally curved end directed towards the seat and bias means to normally hold the member against the seat until the pressure at the inlet reaches a pre-determined minimum. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240061 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A pressure relief valve for a hydraulic press tool comprises a valve body, a fluid return channel, a needle and a seat, and the needle is movable between a closed position, in which the needle is in contact with the seat to block the channel, and an open position, wherein the needle is at a distance from the seat to allow fluid to flow in the channel, and the fluid flow then causes movement of the seat away from the needle and completes the opening of the fluid return channel. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240062 | DEVICE FOR THE MEDIA-TIGHT CONNECTION OF TWO HIGH-PRESSURE COMPONENTS - A device for the media-tight connection of two high-pressure components includes: a sealing cone having a central channel through which a medium under high pressure may flow, which sealing cone is pressed into a seal seat in order to seal against the medium which is under high pressure, and a high-pressure filter is accommodated in the channel in the sealing cone. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240063 | PARTICULATE-TOLERANT VALVE COMPRISING ONE OR MORE RECESSES CAPABLE OF CONTAINING THE PARTICULATE - According to an embodiment, a valve comprises: a valve member, wherein the valve member is made from a non-deformable material; a seat, wherein the seat: (A) is made from a non-deformable material; and (B) is positioned adjacent to the valve member; a seal, wherein the seal is created by the interaction between at least a portion of the seat and at least a portion of the valve member and a sealant; and at least one recess, wherein the at least one recess: (A) is located on the inside of the seat or the outside of the valve member; and (B) is capable of containing at least one particulate, wherein the valve is capable of being opened or closed via relative movement of the valve member and the seat. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240064 | HYDRATION PACK - A hydro pack includes a water bag for receiving liquid therein and a water withdrawing device is connected to the water bag. The water withdrawing device includes a base fixed to the water bag and a connection unit. The connection unit has two resilient plates located on two sides thereof. Each resilient plate has a first end fixed to the connection unit and a second end of each resilient plate is a curved end and extends outward. A protrusion protrudes from the outside of each resilient plate. The connection unit is inserted into the base which has holes with which the two protrusions on the two resilient plates are engaged. The water withdrawing device is easily assembled to and removed from the water bag, and is easily cleaned. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240065 | Bag For A Circuit Of A Biological Liquid Treatment Installation - The invention concerns a bag comprising a first conduit ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240066 | Device for Supplying Fuel to Engine - A merge and discharge unit has: a reservoir unit in which fuel can be collected; a first merge unit for merging into the reservoir unit the fuel from an upstream site upstream of the merge and discharge unit on a fuel supply route; a second merge unit for merging into the reservoir unit the fuel from a first fuel return route; a first discharge unit for discharging a portion of the fuel of the reservoir unit into a downstream site downstream of the merge and discharge unit on the fuel supply route; and a second discharge unit for discharging a remaining portion of the fuel of the reservoir unit into a second fuel return route. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240067 | Reducing Agent Dosting System for Injection Reducing Agent into the Exhaust Gas Flow of an Internal Combustion Engine - The invention relates to a reducing agent dosing system for injecting a reducing agent into the exhaust-gas flow of an internal combustion engine for selective catalytic reduction, wherein the dosing system can be or is connected to a reducing agent tank ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240068 | Compressed Air Energy Storage - Certain examples present an improved compressed-air energy storage system. The system can include multiple sequential stages, in which accumulators are charged with air, which influences a hydraulic fluid to influence a pump/motor, and vice versa. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240069 | Hydraulic Fluid Tank - A tank for a hydraulic fluid has a housing with opposed end walls and side walls defining an interior chamber. A primary baffle is disposed inside the housing and divides the interior chamber into an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber, with a primary gap between the primary baffle and the housing fluidly communicating between the inlet chamber and the outlet chamber. The primary baffle further defines a contact surface facing the inlet chamber and has first and second weirs which extend into the inlet chamber. A first fluid inlet fluidly communicates with the inlet chamber and is oriented along a first inlet axis that intersects the contact surface, while a fluid outlet communicates with the outlet chamber. The tank produces an interior flow that mixes and deaerates the fluid as it travels from the first fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240070 | HELICALLY WOUND METAL PIPE WITH SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A pipe includes a tubular pipe formed of a metal sheet that is spirally wound such that opposite edges of the metal sheet are joined by a crimped lock seam that extends helically along a length of the tubular pipe. A sealing arrangement includes a helically extending worked surface band extending along the crimped lock seam and to both sides of the crimped lock seam, the worked surface band having a surface roughness that is greater than a surface roughness of unworked surface portions outside of the worked surface band. A helically extending external coating band is applied over the crimped lock seam and bonded to the worked surface band. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240071 | ONE-WAY SEAL FOR PROCESS VALVES - The disclosure relates to a process valve for a media flow path, particularly for use in the beverage industry or pharmaceutical, chemical and food industry, g including at least one valve disk, at least one primary seal lying on the valve disk, at least one secondary seal, and at least one hollow space bounded by at least one primary seal and at least one secondary seal having at least one conically tapered groove for holding the secondary seal. The secondary seal is incorporated in such a manner that it seals on only one side and is permeable to media that flow out of the hollow space. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240072 | Control Device for Paint Spraying Systems and Application Systems - A control device for paint spraying systems and application systems which are used, in particular, for the quick-change application of paint in batch productions, with a piping system ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240073 | Microfluidic Device for Altering a Fluid Flow and a Microfluidic System Including the Microfluidic Device - In an embodiment, a microfluidic device for altering a fluid flow may be provided. The microfluidic device may include a chamber having a first chamber portion with an inlet configured to receive a fluid flow into the chamber; a second chamber portion with an outlet configured to permit an altered fluid flow out of the chamber, the second chamber portion defining a smaller chamber cross section compared to the first chamber portion; and at least one support structure with at least one support surface defining a division between the first chamber portion and the second chamber portion; and a diaphragm in the first chamber portion, the diaphragm displaceable between a position at the inlet and a position at the at least one support surface by the fluid flow. A microfluidic system including the microfluidic device may also be provided. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240074 | INTERCHANGEABLE VALVE FOR A VALVE BLOCK USED WITH A GLASS MACHINE - An air valve manifold ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240075 | PIPE ASSEMBLY FOR DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - A pipe assembly includes an enclosure and two pipes. The enclosure includes a bottom panel and a first side panel. The first side panel includes a side panel body, a first securing tab, and a second securing tab extending from the side panel body. The first securing tab and the second securing tab are located on opposite sides of the side panel body. The first securing tab defines a first securing hole. The second securing tab defines a second securing hole. Two first elastic gaskets are mounted in the first and second securing holes. Each elastic gasket defines a first through opening. Each pipe includes a pipe body and an input portion. The pipe bodies extend through the first through opening of each elastic gasket, thereby being secured to the enclosure. The two input portions are substantially parallel to each other and substantially parallel to the side panel body. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240076 | PIPE ELEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTING A DOUBLE WALLED PIPELINE - A pipe element ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240077 | Method of Installing Sealed Circular Ductwork - A circular sheet metal duct having a sealant applied across the longitudinal seam. The sealant will improve the efficiency and will reduce or eliminate air leakage from the longitudinal seam. The sealant is applied during the manufacturing processes so that an installer does not have to seal the duct work. The method of manufacturing the sealant is provided. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240078 | WIRE SHAPING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HAND TOOL USE - The present invention relates to wire bending system for a hand tool for forming a controlled bend in a wire. The tool has a wire bending system engaged with a hand tool. The wire bending or shaping system may be open or enclosed, and optionally permits bending in a direction that is perpendicular or coaxial to an axis of a hand tool. The wire bending system may be at either side of the hand tool. A pin may be used to additionally aid bending. The hand tool is provided with a plurality of first and second operably engaged housings for securing a number of tool bits members. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240079 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING, RECEIVING, CLEANING AND/OR FILLING A CONTAINER - A vending machine comprising multiple subsystems typically including container receiving, container cleaning, container storage, container filling, container vending, a computer system, and a user interface A vending machine for dispensing, receiving, cleaning and/or filling containers comprising container receiving means for receiving a first container; container cleaning means for cleaning the first container; container dispensing means for dispensing the first container; and container filling means for filling the first container or a second container. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240080 | Mobile Fueling Vehicle And Method - Vehicles, systems, and methods for delivering natural gas and providing mobile fueling services are disclosed. A method of delivering natural gas includes: delivering a source vehicle to a receiving tank for receiving natural gas at a remote refueling location, the source vehicle having a natural gas engine for driving the vehicle and a source tank disposed onboard the source vehicle for storing the natural gas; and transferring natural gas from the source vehicle to the receiving tank using pressure equalization between the source tank and the receiving tank and using a compressor disposed onboard the source vehicle. The onboard compressor is operatively connected to and powered by the source vehicle engine. The source tank is adapted to store a volume greater than or equal to about 200 DGE of natural gas and supplies natural gas to power the source vehicle engine. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240081 | Machine For Filling Containers With Liquids, And Process For Filling Containers, In Particular By Means Of Such Filling Machine | 2013-09-19 |
20130240082 | CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR FILLING FLEXIBLE DISPOSABLE BAGS - A container arrangement includes a plurality of flexible disposable bags ( | 2013-09-19 |
20130240083 | SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING CONTROL FOR SOLIDS PUMP - A system includes a solid feed fuel pump configured to route a solid fuel flow from an inlet to an outlet. The solid feed fuel pump includes an actuated valve that is disposed within the outlet. The actuated valve is configured to adjust a compaction of the solid fuel flow while in the outlet. The actuated valve adjusts the compaction in response to active control based on sensed feedback from the system. | 2013-09-19 |
20130240084 | VENDING MACHINE FOR REFILLING A CONTAINER WITH LIQUID - A vending machine for refilling a bottle with liquid is provided. The vending machine includes a refilling station that is configured to receive and refill only bottles from a set of bottles having the same configuration with the liquid. The vending machine includes a liquid source for supplying the liquid and a payment acceptor that is configured to accept payment to refill the bottle with liquid from the liquid source. A respective bottle from the set of bottles is refilled with liquid from the liquid source when received by the filling station in response to the payment acceptor receiving payment to refill the bottle with liquid from the liquid source. | 2013-09-19 |