39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080230071 | Retainer for a Laryngeal Mask - An endo-tracheal tube retainer used to facilitate the removal of a laryngeal mask of the type used to facilitate lung ventilation and the insertion of endo-tracheal tubes or related medical instruments through a patient's laryngeal opening is provided. The endo-tracheal tube retainer includes a semi-rigid stylet having proximate and distal ends and a soft curved stylet cap secured to the proximal end. The endo-tracheal tube also includes a connection adapter that is tapered from front to rear for secure insertion within a range of endo-tracheal tubes, removeably secured to the distal end. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230072 | Naso-gastric mask and method - A mask for delivery of gas, such as oxygen, to a patient and useable in a naso-gastric intubation procedure without disruption of the seal between the mask and the face of the patient. The body of the mask includes an opening through which the naso-gastric tube may be inserted. The opening comprises a vertical lining and first and second coupling members on either side thereof and above a peripheral edge of the mask, which may be closed below the tube to provide an enhanced seal for the mask. The coupling members may comprise hook and loop members, a snap, a button, or interlocking members. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230074 | Method and device for immobilization of the human breast in a prone position for radiotherapy - A system and method for immobilization of the human breast in a prone position during imaging and radiotherapy. The system includes a vacuum-assisted breast immobilization cup comprising two layers joined together with an air space between. The inner layer has densely perforated holes while the outer layer is airtight. When a negative vacuum is applied to the intermediate airspace the breast tissue is sucked against the mesh wall of the inner layer to preventing sliding. In addition, the cup assembly is locked into a fixed position against the patient torso via a body fixture, as well as against the patient support structure. The established geometric relationship among the cup, chest wall, imaging/treatment table or couch may be accurately repeated. The system further includes a three-dimensional localization system to uniquely place the breast in a coordinate system having fixed geometric relationship with the breast immobilization cup. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230076 | Cigarette Filters - The present invention provides a smoke filter material, a filter and cigarettes with the filter, as well as methods for their manufacture. The filter material substantially is of an organic material and comprises covalently bound active thiol groups substantially free of complexing agents. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230077 | NON-POLLUTING SMOKING DEVICE - A non-polluting smoking device through which smoke is first inhaled and then exhaled, the device containing a filter or series of filters for filtering harmful toxins and unpleasant odors, thereby preventing same from being emitted into the air. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230078 | METHOD OF SMOKING CESSATION - A 12-week method of smoking cessation includes three phases. During the first phase, the subject is habituated to a breathing exercise. During the second phase, cigarette smoking is replaced with a source of nicotine and the breathing exercise. During the final phase, the amount of nicotine and the number of breathing exercises is gradually reduced. During Phases 1 and 2 the subject is provided with a breathing exercise capable of relieving an occasional craving for smoking. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230079 | Multi-component filter providing improved flavour enhancement - A multi-component filter for a smoking article comprises: a first flavour-releasing segment proximate a mouth end of the filter; and a second flavour-releasing segment located immediately upstream of the first flavour-releasing segment. The first flavour-releasing segment comprises at least one flavour-bearing thread and the second flavour-releasing segment comprises flavour-bearing cellulosic particles. The multi-component filter may further comprise a rod end segment comprising filtration material located upstream of the second flavour-releasing segment, distant from the first flavour-releasing segment. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230080 | VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS FOR PRODUCING A TOBACCO ROD WITH A HOLLOW PASSAGEWAY EXTENDING THERETHROUGH - The present invention is directed at various apparatus and methods for forming a sealed hollow core tobacco rod. The methods of the invention at least comprise passing a trimmed tobacco column and paper under a tongue that widens and flattens the column and paper; forming the tobacco and paper into a cylindrical shape; forming an inner hollow core; maintaining the hollow core shape; and outputting the sealed hollow core tobacco rod. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230081 | HORNY LAYER REMOVER - The invention is a horny layer remover with simple and sanitary structure to be easily made and to prevent the damage of skin and effectively remove the horny layers according to the hardness of the horny layer. The invention includes at least one blade in the shape of circle, curve or closed loop on one or both side of the body. And the blade is integrally formed with the body by means of injection molding. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230082 | Hairbrush - A hairbrush for allowing trapped hair to be easily removed therefrom. The hairbrush comprises a handle for grasping the hairbrush and a head joined to the handle. The head comprises an array of bristles that protrude through a layer having an array of corresponding apertures. In an initial position the bristles fully protrude through the apertures. In a final position the layer is shifted to the free ends of the bristles. By shifting said hairbrush from an initial position to a final position tangled hair is gathered along the layer and easily removed from the hairbrush. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230083 | Passage braid guide measuring comb - A hair styling comb comprising a body having a handle, a release cone, and a guide measuring system that are combined to precisely separate hair in orderly rows for braiding. The guide measuring system facilitates successive measurement of a partial circumference of spaced apart sections of the scalp. Each section is radially measured by successive placement of the comb measuring section upon the scalp, followed by linear movements of the comb until a peripheral measurement is approximated by the combined readings. The spaced apart circumference regions are reduced to increments by dividing their length measurements by the number of desired braid rows the stylist is creating. The release cone is placed in the grooves of the bottom of the braid and ten slid through smoothly upwardly to the scalp of the nape line. The release cone releases the grips of the braids. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230084 | Temperature-Resistant Styling Medium - The invention relates to cosmetic preparations for treating the hair containing exclusively ingredients which are stable up to at least 200 DEG C against thermal decomposition and the use of such preparations for shaping the hair and a method for temporary hair-shaping. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230085 | Hair extension clip - A hair extension clip having an upper jaw and a lower jaw connected by a hinged member to move between an open and a closed position to grip hair of the customer. Teeth disposed on an inner surface of the upper jaw engage through slots in the lower jaw and in the process separate hair into strands for hair extension treatments. A platform integrally formed with the lower jaw provides a working area to lift hair strands away from the customer's scalp allowing use of multiple modalities of treatment to lessen risk. The upper jaw, the lower jaw and the platform are arcuately shaped to conform to the customer's head. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230086 | POWERED COSMETIC DISPENSER - A powered dispenser is provided for cosmetic sticks. The dispenser includes a case and a cosmetic cup that is disposed within the case and that is dimensioned for holding a cosmetic stick. A powered control mechanism is provided for moving the cup upwardly and downwardly within the case so that a cosmetic stick, such as lipstick, is selectively movable between an extended position wherein it can be applied by the user and a retracted, storage position within the case. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230087 | DENTAL TAPE AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A DENTAL TAPE - The present invention includes monofilament dental tapes that include a core body having a first external face and a second external face opposite the first external face, where at least one of the first and second external faces has a plurality of indentations protruding into the core body of the dental tape, where the plurality of indentations are provided in from about 5% to about 95% of the total area of the at least one of the first and second external faces. The indentations have a depth within the core body, in relation to the at least one of the first and second external faces comprising the plurality of indentations, corresponding to from about 0.1% to about 95% of the thickness of the core body, taken transversally to the at least one of the first and second external faces comprising the plurality of indentations. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230088 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WASHING A SEDIMENTATION DEVICE IN A WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM USING ULTRASONIC - This invention discloses a method and system for washing a sedimentation device in a water treatment system using ultrasonic. The system includes an ultrasonic transmitting device for transmitting the ultrasonic of a predetermined power and transmitting frequency to the sedimentation device. The system may further include a carrying device positioned inside or outside of the water treatment system for moving the ultrasonic transmitting device over the sedimentation device. The carrying device may include an operation track, a moving car body erected over the operation track, a driving device, and a car body position detection and control device. The carrying device drives the ultrasonic transmitting device to perform a reciprocating scanning movement above the sedimentation device so that the ultrasonic is transmitted substantively evenly to the surface of an inclined tube or a corrugated plate. The effects of the invention are greatly better than that of manual washing with high pressure water. The consumption of water, treatment reagents and manpower can be decreased, thereby decreasing effectively the cost of water production. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230089 | AQUEOUS WASHING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An aqueous washing system and method of operation for washing of articles such as engineering components, including curing of resin impregnated porous metal components, comprising placing the articles into a process chamber ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230090 | REMOVAL OF NIOBIUM SECOND PHASE PARTICLE DEPOSITS FROM PICKLED ZIRCONIUM-NIOBIUM ALLOYS - The present invention relates generally to a process and chemical composition for the removal of adherent niobium-rich second-phase particles (SPPs) from pickled niobium-containing zirconium alloys which includes applying to the alloy surface a chemical composition comprising alkaline hydrogen peroxide; an alkali metal meta-silicate; and a magnesium salt. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230091 | Rotisserie skewer, basket and parts cleaning assembly - A rotisserie skewer, basket and parts cleaning assembly is provided. The assembly is located within a wash tank that includes a jet nozzle to expel a stream of fluid into said wash tank. The assembly is rotatably mounted within the wash tank and is capable of holding parts for cleaning. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230092 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SINGLE-SUBSTRATE CLEANING - A single-substrate cleaning apparatus and method of use are described. In an embodiment of the present invention, a liquid cleaning solution is dispensed in small volumes to form a substantially uniform static liquid layer over a substrate surface by atomizing the viscous liquid with an inert gas in a two-phase nozzle. In another embodiment of the present invention, after a layer of the cleaning solution is formed over the substrate to be cleaned, acoustic energy is applied to the substrate to improve the cleaning efficiency. In a further embodiment, cleaning solution precipitates are avoided by dispensing de-ionized water with a spray nozzle to gradually dilute the cleaning solution prior to dispensing de-ionized water with a stream nozzle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230093 | Apparatus, Vehicle and Method For Cleaning Surfaces Fouled With Chewing Gum - The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning diverse types of surface, such as public highways, pavements, squares and so on. The invention also relates to a vehicle for cleaning such surfaces. The invention further relates to a method for cleaning such surfaces. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230094 | METHOD TO INHIBIT GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS IN AQUEOUS SYSTEMS AND ON SUBSTRATES USING PERSULFATE AND A BROMIDE - The invention is a method to inhibit the growth of at least one microorganism in an aqueous system capable of supporting such growth. This includes controlling, and preferably preventing, slime formation in the aqueous system. The method mixes a persulfate salt, a bromide salt, and water under conditions sufficient to form an active bromine-containing, [Br | 2008-09-25 |
20080230095 | Cleaning Compositions and Methods - A cleaning composition comprises a water-in-oil emulsion which upon breakdown of the emulsion undergoes a physical change which is accompanied by an increase in the temperature of the composition. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230096 | SUBSTRATE CLEANING DEVICE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - The device forms a flow of a back-side gas over a back-side surface of the end portion of the wafer undergoing a cleaning process executed by radiating an electromagnetic wave such as an ultraviolet ray onto the end portion of the wafer. During the cleaning process, a flow of front-side gas directed along a direction matching the direction of the back-side gas is also formed over the front-side surface of the end portion of the wafer. The flow velocity of the back-side gas is set higher than the flow velocity of the front-side gas. As a result, a descending gas current is created to flow from the wafer front side toward the wafer back side at a gap between the wafer end portion and a partitioning plate, which makes it possible to reliably prevent an active species formed on the back side of the wafer end portion from reaching over to the wafer front side. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230097 | Methods for Processing Wafer Surfaces Using Thin, High Velocity Fluid Layer - Among the many embodiment, in one embodiment, a method for processing a substrate is disclosed which includes generating a fluid layer on a surface of the substrate, the fluid layer defining a fluid meniscus. The generating includes moving a head in proximity to the surface, applying a fluid from the head to the surface while the head is in proximity to the surface of the substrate to define the fluid layer, and removing the fluid from the surface through the proximity head by a vacuum. The fluid travels along the fluid layer between the head and the substrate at a velocity that increases as the head is in closer proximity to the surface. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230098 | Cooling/Heating System for Co2 Cleaning Machine - The invention relates to a system for cleaning articles with liquid or supercritical carbon dioxide consisting of a cleaning chamber, a storage tank, a still with a vaporizer and a tube connecting said still with said storage tank, wherein said tube comprises a condenser. Heat is transferred between vaporizer and condenser by means of an external refrigeration cycle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230099 | Stethoscope cleaning assembly - An assembly structured to clean the head portion of a stethoscope comprising a housing including a path of travel along which the head portion passes during cleaning. A supply of cleaning fluid is associated with a dispensing assembly which is cooperatively disposed relative to an activating assembly. The activating assembly is manually operated due to moveable engagement with the head portion as it travels along the path of travel. The activating assembly is thereby operatively positioned to activate the dispenser assembly when engaged by the head portion as it passes along the path of travel. The dispensing assembly delivers the cleaning fluid to an applicator assembly which distributes the cleaning fluid to the head portion and facilitates the cleaning thereof and removal of excess cleaning fluid there from. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230100 | Nozzle assembly - A nozzle assembly for use in cleaning tubular members of a tube-type heat exchange having a protective coating. A metal nozzle core for communicating with a source of high-pressure water is covered at an exterior portion thereof with a plastic nozzle sleeve for engagement with the heat exchanger. A circumferential ridge of the nozzle core disposed in a circumferential groove of the nozzle sleeve prevents separation of the nozzle core and nozzle sleeve during use. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230101 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with treating liquids. The apparatus includes a treating tank for storing the treating liquids, a holding mechanism for holding the substrates and placing the substrates in a treating position inside the treating tank, a first treating liquid supply device for supplying a first treating liquid into the treating tank, a second treating liquid supply device for supplying a second treating liquid of lower surface tension than the first treating liquid, and higher boiling point than the first treating liquid, into the treating tank, a temperature control device for controlling temperature of the second treating liquid in the treating tank to be in a temperature range above the boiling point of the first treating liquid and below the boiling point of the second treating liquid, and a control device for controlling the second treating liquid supply device to replace the first treating liquid supplied from the first treating liquid supply device and stored in the treating tank with the second treating liquid, and controlling the temperature control device to maintain the second treating liquid in the temperature range. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230102 | Umbrella Attachment Device - A device for attaching an umbrella to a structure is described. The umbrella attachment device includes a device side member, an umbrella side member and a storage member. The storage member is directly attached to a structure and includes an inner compartment and an outer compartment. The storage member is arranged so that the inner compartment is proximal to the structure as compared to the outer compartment. The device allows for alternation between a storage position and a use position. The storage position includes the device side member being attached to the inner compartment and the umbrella side member being attached to the outer compartment. In the storage position, the device side member and the umbrella side member are positioned substantially parallel to one another. The use position is characterized by the device side member being attached to the inner compartment and also attached to the umbrella side member. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230103 | "Walking Aid" - An apparatus comprised of: a base unit having a top portion and a bottom portion; a leg supporting structure on the top portion at an angle and adapted to receive the lower portion of a user's leg; one or more temporary securing member(s) to temporarily secure the user's leg to the leg supporting platform; and at least one rolling member positioned below the bottom portion, such that the user is able to move using a free leg and the apparatus without the use of hands. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230104 | Cubicle - A temporary cubicle device can be either fully or partly free-standing or have a part thereof attached to a vehicle. In its free-standing state it is foldable from a stowed state to an erected state by manipulating a foldable support frame which has a pair of support arms pivotally connected to a pair of main link arms which are pivotally connected at their adjacent ends respectively to part of the support frame. The material of the cubicle device is attached to the support arms, whilst in the erected state of the cubicle device a strut formed by links maintains the main link arms unfolded and thus the support arms spaced apart and parallel. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230105 | ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION METHOD USING THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ELEMENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE - The present invention provides an electric power generation method using a thermoelectric power generation element, a thermoelectric power generation element, and a thermoelectric power generation device, each of which has higher thermoelectric power generation performance than conventional ones and can be used for more applications. The thermoelectric power generation element includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed to oppose each other, and a laminate that is interposed between the first and second electrodes and that is electrically connected to both the first and second electrodes, where the laminate has a structure in which Bi | 2008-09-25 |
20080230106 | Forming a thin film electric cooler and structures formed thereby - Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include forming a first plurality of openings through a first surface of a substrate, forming a p-type TFTEC material within the first plurality of openings, forming a second plurality of openings substantially adjacent to the first plurality of openings through the first surface of the substrate, and then forming an n-type TFTEC material within the second plurality of openings. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230107 | ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION METHOD USING THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION ELEMENT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME, AND THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION DEVICE - The present invention provides an electric power generation method using a thermoelectric power generation element, a thermoelectric power generation element, and a thermoelectric power generation device, each of which has high thermoelectric power generation performance and can be used for more applications. The thermoelectric power generation element includes a first electrode and a second electrode that are disposed to oppose each other, and a laminate that is interposed between the first and second electrodes and that is electrically connected to both the first and second electrodes, where the laminate has a structure in which SrB | 2008-09-25 |
20080230108 | SOLAR PANEL APPARATUS AND METHOD UTILIZING POUNDED VERTICAL SUPPORTS - A solar panel array that comprises at least two vertical supports, a horizontal support, and at least one solar panel positioned thereon. The vertical supports are provided with a gradual twist, preferably following an extrusion process, so as to permit the supports to rotate as they are pounded into the ground. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230109 | Solar Cell Module and Method For Its Production - A solar cell module and a method for the production thereof, are used in particular in the field of concentrating solar technology. The solar cell module has a large number of two-dimensionally disposed solar cells. These solar cells are applied on a substrate which is coated with a metal layer on the surface orientated towards the solar cells. The metal layer is thereby structured in such a manner that it is subdivided into individual two-dimensional portions which are assigned respectively to one solar cell. The metal layer in each of the portions has two regions which are electrically insulated from each other, the first region extending under the assigned solar cell and contacting the latter in an electrically conductive manner. The second region is likewise connected to the other electrical contact of the solar cell. In order to produce a parallel and series circuit of the individual solar cells, the individual portions of the metal layer are now connected to each other in a suitable manner by means of connecting portions which, for their part, are part of the metal layer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230110 | THIN FILM PHOTODETECTOR, METHOD AND SYSTEM - A photodetector, comprises a first section comprising at least one p-n junction that converts photon energy into a separate charge carrier and hole carrier; and another section of semiconductors of opposing conductivity type connected electrically in series and thermally in parallel in a heat dissipating and electric generating relationship to the cell to augment generation of electric energy of the first section. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230111 | Solar Collector Comprising a Heat Engine - A method for generating energy from concentrated solar radiation by photovoltaic and thermally useable solar cells in which the absorbed heat radiation evaporates a fluid which drives a turbine connected to a generator. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230112 | Photovoltaic cells - A photovoltaic system includes a photovoltaic device that includes a lower photovoltaic cell fabricated from semiconductor material having a first bandgap, and having first electrical contacts for extraction of current from the lower cell; an electrically insulating layer monolithically fabricated on the lower photovoltaic cell; and an upper photovoltaic cell monolithically fabricated on the electrically insulating layer from semiconductor material having a second bandgap larger than the first bandgap, and having second electrical contacts for extraction of current from the upper cell. The photovoltaic system also includes one or more first photon sources operable to supply photons to the photovoltaic device, the photons having wavelengths in a first wavelength range associated primarily with the first bandgap. The photovoltaic system further includes one or more second photon sources operable to supply photons to the photovoltaic device, the photons having wavelengths in a second wavelength range primarily associated with the second bandgap. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230113 | LIGHTING SYSTEM - A lighting system is described herein that may be energized by a plurality of sources. In one embodiment, a solar cell is capable of receiving light and converting the light into electrical signals. An energy conversion device may be included that converts movement of the energy conversion device into electrical signals. Additionally, an energy storage device receives and stores the electrical signals from the solar cell and the energy conversion device. The energy storage device is also adapted to supply energy to a lamp that emits light. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230114 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a solar cell module that reduces entering of moisture into a solar cell module from a side surface SF thereof, and has high moisture-resistant properties. The disclosed solar cell module is a solar cell module in which solar cells | 2008-09-25 |
20080230115 | METHOD FOR FRACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR FRACTURING SOLAR CELL, AND THE SOLAR CELL - In accordance with the present invention, the dividing grooves | 2008-09-25 |
20080230116 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL, AND THE SOLAR CELL - In accordance with the present invention, the method for manufacturing the solar cell includes: forming a dividing groove | 2008-09-25 |
20080230117 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL HOLDER FOR HOLDING A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND INTERCONNECTORS - A photovoltaic cell holder to hold a photovoltaic cell and interconnectors for soldering the interconnectors to top and bottom surfaces of the photovoltaic cell has an upper holder and a lower holder. The upper holder includes an upper retainer to press the interconnectors against the top surface of the cell. The upper retainer includes multiple elastic stick-shaped members and one or more flange parts provided at one end of the stick-shaped members. The lower holder includes one or more bar-shaped lower supports to support the interconnectors against the bottom surface of the cell. The lower supports extend parallel to the interconnectors, and a surface of each lower support that contacts the interconnectors has either a groove or a hole. The photovoltaic cell holder holds the interconnectors tightly over substantially all areas to provide uniform welding quality while allowing flux gas to escape to prevent the cell from bending during soldering. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230118 | Printing Mask and Solar Cell - A printing mask includes a mask frame and a mesh extended on the mask frame, in which a mask portion is formed by filling the mesh with resin to leave a pattern forming portion in a region corresponding to an electrode pattern to be formed on a printing object. The mask portion has a raised part on a surface of the mesh to be opposed to the printing object. The thickness of the raised part is such that a difference in average film thickness between the end and other parts of the electrode pattern formed with the printing mask is equal to or less than 5 micrometers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230119 | Paste for back contact-type solar cell - Disclosed is a paste for a back contact-type solar cell that includes: (a) electrically conductive particles containing silver particle and added particles selected from the group consisting of (i) metal particles selected from the group consisting of Mo, Tc, Ru, Rh, Pd, W, Re, Os, Ir and Pt particles, (ii) a metal alloy containing the metal particles, and (iii) particles loaded with the metal particles, (b) glass frit, and (c) a resin binder. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230120 | Photovoltaic device with nanostructured layers - Photovoltaic devices or solar cells are provided. More particularly, the present invention provides photovoltaic devices having IR and/or UV absorbing nanostructured layers that increase efficiency of solar cells. In some embodiments the nanostructured materials are integrated with one or more of: crystalline silicon (single crystal or polycrystalline) solar cells and thin film (amorphous silicon, microcrystalline silicon, CdTe, CIGS and III-V materials) solar cells whose absorption is primarily in the visible region. In some embodiments the nanoparticle materials are comprised of quantum dots, rods or multipods of various sizes. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230121 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A photovoltaic device capable of improving an output characteristic is provided. The photovoltaic device includes an n-type single-crystal silicon substrate, a p-type amorphous silicon substrate, and a substantially intrinsic i-type amorphous silicon layer disposed between the n-type single-crystal silicon substrate and the p-type amorphous silicon layer. The i-type amorphous silicon layer includes: a first section which is located on the n-type single-crystal silicon substrate side, and which has an oxygen concentration equal to or below 10 | 2008-09-25 |
20080230122 | PHOTVOLTAIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A photovoltaic device capable of improving an output characteristic is obtained. This photovoltaic device includes a first conductivity type crystalline silicon region, a second conductivity type first noncrystalline silicon layer and a substantially intrinsic second noncrystalline silicon layer arranged between the crystalline silicon region and the first noncrystalline silicon layer, and the crystalline silicon region has an aperiodic corrugated shape having a height of not more than 2 nm on the interface between the same and the second noncrystalline silicon layer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230123 | PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT AND SOLID-STATE IMAGING DEVICE - A photoelectric conversion element comprises a first photoelectric conversion part, the first photoelectric conversion part comprising: a pair of electrodes; and a photoelectric conversion film between the pair of electrodes, wherein the photoelectric conversion film comprises an organic photoelectric conversion material having an absorption peak in an infrared region of an absorption spectrum within a combined range of a visible region and the infrared region and generating an electric charge according to light absorbed, and the first photoelectric conversion part as a whole transmits 50% or more of light in the visible region. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230124 | Method for replacing seals in recreational vehicles gate valves without removing valve housing from plumbing - The present invention provides a method for replacing seals in recreational vehicles gate valves without removing valve housing from plumbing. The method for replacing blade seals in a gate valve features coupling a valve housing of the gate valve to suitable plumbing, the valve housing having a removable blade seal cartridge slidably arranged and latched therein in order to receive a movable blade of a drive unit of the valve gate to control the flow of the medium through the valve gate and to prevent the medium from entering the drive unit; and unlatching the removable blade seal cartridge from the valve housing so as to enable replacement of the blade seal cartridge without having to remove the valve housing from the suitable plumbing. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230125 | Compartmentalized electric/manual gate valve - The present invention provides a gate valve for controlling the flow of a medium through suitable plumbing, featuring a valve housing for coupling the gate valve to the suitable plumbing; a detachable drive unit having a movable blade arranged therein; detachable blade seals for slidably arranging in the valve housing in order to receive the movable blade to control the flow of the medium through the gate valve and to prevent the medium from entering the drive unit; and a latching mechanism for detachably coupling both the drive unit and blade seals to and from the valve housing so as to replace either the drive unit, the blade seals, or both, without having to remove the gate valve from the suitable plumbing. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230126 | STRUCTURED HOT WATER DEMAND FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM WITH EXPANSION TANK - In a hot water system for providing intermittent hot water, a separate holding vessel is provided and disposed in a hot water line between a hot water source and a plumbing fixture for blending of incoming hot water with residual water in the vessel in order to decrease cold water surges at the plumbing fixture upon repeated use of hot water in the plumbing fixture. A bladder disposed within the separate holding vessel accommodates for thermal expansion of the water and positioning of vessel inlets and outlets prevents stagnation of water in the vessel. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230127 | ACTUATOR POSITION CONTROL DEVICE USING A FAIL FREEZE SERVO-VALVE - The actuator ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230128 | Back Pressure Regulator - A paint circulating system back pressure regulator comprises a flow passage for paint, at least part of which is disposed between a fixed structure and a moveable surface which is moveable to vary the width of the flow passage so as to regulate a pressure of paint upstream of the regulator. The regulator is also provided with a chamber having an opening for communicating with a supply of a pressurised fluid for controlling operation of the regulator. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230129 | Device for Fluid Transport | 2008-09-25 |
20080230130 | Nozzle Arrangement for Creating a Water Jet - A nozzle arrangement for generating a water jet has a nozzle plate having a nozzle opening. In order for the nozzle arrangement to be able to generate a water jet that provides improved utilization as a light guide also in bodies of water with wave motion and that is constructively simple and producible in an inexpensive way, it has a nozzle sleeve that surrounds the nozzle opening at least partially and is arranged on the nozzle plate and is provided with an inner sleeve wall surface that surrounds a water jet exiting from the nozzle opening at a safety spacing. The safety spacing prevents unwanted contact with the water jet. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230131 | Irrigation system and shut-off control device therefor - An irrigation system having at least one water distribution member, a water supply source and a horizontally oriented, shut-off control device located in a fluid flow line between a water supply source and the at least one water distribution member for automatically shutting off the flow of supply water to the at least one water distribution member in response to a predetermined increase in force of fluid flow. The shut-off control device has a housing with an interior flow path having rails and projections dimensioned to support a compressible ball which moves within the housing and limits side-to-side motion or turbulence. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230132 | Fluid and gas distribution manifolds to which connectors and valves bodies are joined with brazed, silver-soldered or chemically-bonded connections - The present invention provides several embodiments of manifolds and distribution assemblies, having a manifold main body or multiple interconnecting tubular members and multiple connectors and/or valves which are unitary with the main body or tubular members. Some of the manifolds have four connectors in a common plane at right-angle intervals. For metal manifold assemblies, required pipe fittings and ball valves are welded, brazed or silver-soldered directly to the main body of the manifold. For polymeric plastic assemblies, chemical bonding of components is utilized. A distribution assembly made of metal or polymeric plastic, and having valves and connectors that are unitary is also disclosed. Intersecting tubular members can be cast or injection molded. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230133 | Compressed Air System Servicing Device - A compressed air system servicing device consists of a plurality of functional modules, adapted to be placed in a row, of which at least one part is able to be modularly configured. These functional modules respectively comprise a uniform basic pneumatic block ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230134 | SEALING MECHANISM FOR DIAPHRAGM TANK - A liner for use with a diaphragm tank and a through-wall connector. The through-wall connector includes a passage fitting having a neck and adapted to extend into the diaphragm tank, an o-ring mounted on the passage fitting, and an annular holder mounted on the passage fitting and having an annular groove. The liner has a raised portion defining an annular groove to receive the o-ring. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230135 | Piston-Type Accumulator - The invention relates to a piston-type accumulator comprising a separating piston (24), which can be axially displaced inside an accumulator housing ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230136 | Fuel Hose - A fuel hose for a fuel pipeline in an motor vehicle has a multilayer structure including a resin barrier layer having low permeability to fuel, an outer rubber layer laminated on an outer side of the barrier layer and an inner rubber layer laminated on an inner side of the barrier layer and defining an inner surface layer of the fuel hose. The multilayer structure is formed throughout an entire length of the fuel hose. A rubber hardness of the inner rubber layer is higher than a rubber hardness of the outer rubber layer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230137 | HOSE FOR GASOHOL FUEL - A hose for gasohol fuel including an inner layer containing at least one selected from (A) to (D) below and an alcohol-cut off layer including a rubber composition containing a butyl rubber, a hydrated hydrotalcite compound, and a 1,8-diazabicyclo(5,4,0)undecene-7 salt (DBU salt): | 2008-09-25 |
20080230138 | Method for Production of a Velvet Ribbon with Double-Sided Nap and Ribbon Weaving Machine for Carrying Out Said Method - The invention relates to the production of a velvet ribbon with double-sided nap by weaving three superimposed webs ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230139 | Dryer fabric and dryer fabric seam area - A dryer fabric and a seam area of a dryer fabric. The basic structure of the dryer fabric comprises at least two superposed machine direction yarn systems. Some yarns of a paper side machine direction yarn system form seam loops at connecting ends and some of the paper side machine direction yarns form an edge of the seam area. All the machine direction yarns of the paper side system make a backward turn at the connecting end and they are fastened off on the backside. The paper side machine direction yarns are cut at a cutting point. Cutting points form a fasten-off row. Yarns that form seam loops are fastened off in a first fasten-off row and yarns that form an edge of the seam area are fastened off in one or more second fasten-off row. One fasten-off row is situated at the beginning line of the seam area. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230140 | Looped Fabric Comprising Bamboo Loops and Terry Made Therefrom - A looped fabric having a ground fabric that is made of cotton and provided with loops of bamboo fiber is disclosed. A terry made from the looped fabric and the use of bamboo fiber in a looped fabric is also disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230141 | METHODS OF FILLING A LIQUID CONTAINER - A liquid container includes a liquid chamber, and a liquid supply chamber at least partially defined by at least one wall having a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening formed therethrough. A method of filling such a liquid container includes the steps of closing the third opening, positioning the liquid container in a predetermined orientation, and introducing liquid into the liquid supply chamber via the second opening. The method also includes the step of introducing liquid into the liquid chamber after the step of introducing liquid into the liquid supply chamber. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230142 | Tire sealant and air dispenser apparatus with a sealing mechanism - A tire sealant and air dispenser apparatus with sealing mechanism is provided in which ball seals are used. Each ball seal has a tube with an optional seat and a ball captured in the tube. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230143 | Vacuum storage system - The vacuum storage system comprises: a vacuum pump, a vacuum bus, a control system to monitor and maintain a selected vacuum level in the vacuum bus. The control system provides system shutdown and alerts or warnings when the selected vacuum level cannot be maintained within the vacuum bus. The vacuum storage system further comprises one or more canister ports wherein each of the canister ports comprises a check valve to assure that no loss of vacuum occurs in occupied canister ports when one or more of the canister ports are unoccupied and open to ambient pressure, a manual valve, and a fitment for removably attaching a canister. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230144 | Pumps for vacuum containers - A hand operated pump for evacuating air from a vacuum container having: (1) a barrel defining a conduit therethrough; (2) a plunger having a hand at one end and a piston at the opposite end, the plunger mounted within the barrel and capable of moving reciprocatingly within the plunger; (3) a cap closing a first end of the barrel and having an opening to receive and guide the plunger; and (4) an adapter connected to a second end of the barrel for engaging a valve on a vacuum container. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230145 | Sensing Apparatus - The invention relates to a powder dispensing device for dispensing powder into hard gelatin capsules or the like. The powder dispensing device comprises at least one plunger for compacting the powder to a powder compact and/or at least one transfer plunger which transfers the previously produced powder compact into a capsule part ready to be filled. The device includes a sensing apparatus including fiber-optical cables and a lens for introducing and receiving radiation passed through the powder or the powder compact. The sensing apparatus is connected to either the compacting plunger or the transfer plunger, or both. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230146 | Automated Fuel Quality Detection and Dispenser Control System and Method, Particularly for Aviation Fueling Applications - A fuel quality monitoring system and method to automatically and/or continuously monitor quality of fuel dispensed and control the operation of the fuel dispenser. The control system monitors fuel quality to prevent unsafe refuelings when the fuel quality is unacceptable. In one embodiment, a combination of a differential pressure sensor, a water detector, and/or a particle monitor is employed inline the fuel flow path of a fuel dispenser, and in particular an aviation refueling truck, to monitor the quality of the fuel. If fuel quality is at an acceptable level although not ideal, the control system can allow fueling with the generation of reports and alarms. If the fuel quality is unacceptable, fuel flow can be stopped. If the differential pressure across the filter indicates a high degree of debris and/or water retention, the control system can automatically lower the flow rate to reduce the risk of filter breakdown without completely preventing fueling until the filter can be replaced. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230147 | SEALING SYSTEM FOR FILL PIPE HEAD - Sealing system for fuel tank fill head which comprises:
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20080230148 | SPEED READINESS INDICATOR FOR A SAW HEAD IN A TREE FELLER - A forestry machine includes a frame; a felling saw carried by the frame; and a speed readiness indicator associated with a saw head of the felling saw. The speed readiness indicator includes at least one sensor, a visual indicator and a controller. The one or more sensors provide an indication of a rotational speed of the saw head. The controller is coupled with each sensor and the visual indicator. The controller receives an input signal from each sensor and actuates the visual indicator to indicate an approximate rotational speed of the saw head. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230149 | Work feeding and conveying mechanism for a planing machine - A work feeding and conveying mechanism for a planing machine includes a conveying device having a conveying belt fitted around an intermediate base and actuated to rotate by a front shaft. The front shaft has one side secured with a driven gear connected with a transmission device, which has a gear set driven to rotate by a knife shaft assembled on an upper base. The gear set has its lower side fixed with a transmission shaft coupled with a transmission set positioned at the outer side of the intermediate base. The transmission set has one side extending outward and fixed with a transmission gear connected with the driven gear of the front shaft. The conveying device can be driven to rotate and smoothly convey a work piece with a comparatively large contact area, able to carry out wood planing process with precision. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230150 | Wood-Splitting Tool - A wood-splitting tool includes a penetration portion having a penetrating end and a wedge portion having an impact end. The penetration portion is configured for penetration into a piece of wood. The penetration portion includes two penetration surfaces diverging generally from each other at an inclusive angle generally from the penetrating end. The wedge portion includes two wedge surfaces generally contiguous with the diverging penetration surfaces and diverging from each other at an inclusive angle, which is greater than the inclusive angle of the diverging penetration surfaces. The wedge portion is primarily configured to impart a wedge force to the wood. The penetration portion has a length that is greater than half the length of the tool, which allows the tool to penetrate the piece of wood without significantly imparting a wedge force until the tool penetrates deep enough to allow the wedge portion to engage the wood. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230151 | Board Edger - A board edger is taught that includes an infeed conveyor, a scanner for scanning a board to be edged as it passes on the infeed conveyor to determine orientation and dimension and a saw. The saw includes a reference plane for supporting a board to be edged, a first saw box disposed adjacent the reference plane and having at least two blades controllable for width, longitudinal angle and depth, a second saw box disposed adjacent the reference plane and having at least two blades controllable for width, longitudinal angle and depth, and a saw controller coupled to the scanner for receiving signals from the scanner and coupled to the first and second saw boxes for setting the first saw box for cutting and controlling the cutting by the second saw box. Advantageously, while one saw box is cutting a board the other saw box is being set up by the saw controller to cut the next board thereby decreasing the spacing required between boards. This increases the throughout of the board edger. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230152 | PASTE FOR FORMING AN INTERCONNECT AND INTERCONNECT FORMED FROM THE PASTE - A paste for forming interconnects that includes a quantity of metallic binder particles, a quantity of metallic filler particles, and a quantity of flux. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230153 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBURIZED PARTS - A method for producing a carburized part by carburizing a steel member under a vacuum in a decompression furnace while feeding carburizing gas comprises a step for forming an oxide film on at least a part of a surface of the steel member, a step for generating carbon by reducing the oxide film with the carburizing gas, and a step for carburizing the surface of the steel member under a vacuum by diffusing the carbon. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230154 | ABSORBER LAYER FOR DSA PROCESSING - A method of processing a substrate comprising depositing a layer comprising amorphous carbon on the substrate and then laser annealing the substrate is provided. Optionally, the layer further comprises a dopant selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, boron, phosphorus, fluorine, and combinations thereof. In one aspect, the layer comprising amorphous carbon is an anti-reflective coating and an absorber layer that absorbs electromagnetic radiation emitted by the laser and anneals a top surface layer of the substrate. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230155 | PROCESS AND METHOD TO INCREASE THE HARDNESS OF Fe-Cr-C WELD OVERLAY ALLOY - A method of preparing a mechanical component with an Fe—Cr—C hardfacing weld overlay alloy for improving the resistance of the mechanical component to abrasion, erosion or erosion/corrosion for use in very abrasive, erosion or erosive/corrosive environments by significantly increasing the hardness of the weld overlay is disclosed. To improve the resistance to abrasion, erosion or corrosion, a weld overlay of a Fe—Cr—C hardfacing alloy is applied onto the surface of a metallic component, such as tubes, pipes, or vessels. Welding and cladding methods including gas-metal-arc welding (GMAW), gas-tungsten-arc welding (GTAW), and laser cladding may be utilized. Then, the component is heat-treated at elevated temperatures for a sufficient time, resulting in additional hardening and thus further increasing the weld overlay's resistance to abrasion, erosion, or erosion/corrosion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230156 | Dual process nickel alloy crack repair - A process for repairing cracks in a workpiece, such as a turbine engine component, comprises the steps of: providing a workpiece having a crack to be repaired; applying a nickel or cobalt base alloy material to a root of the crack in an amount sufficient to fill a portion of the crack; subjecting the workpiece with the nickel or cobalt base alloy material to a first heat treatment at a temperature in the range of from about 1950 to 2300° F. for a time period in the range of from about 5.0 to 30 minutes; applying a weld material to the crack; and subjecting the workpiece with the weld material to a second heat treatment. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230157 | Purse with Interchangeable Decorative Liners - A purse comprising a base formed of rigid transparent or translucent material, and a removable liner that is to be inserted in the base of the purse so as to be visible from outside the base, the removable liner being provided in a plurality of colors and textures and patterns and being made of a pliable, sturdy material, wherein the liner provider a creative, decorative design for the purse. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230158 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMIZING HANDBAGS - A handbag can be easily redesigned with attachable/detachable handbag covers of virtually any design. The configurable handbag can similarly be configured to interchange various different handbag handles, also of any design. Accordingly, a handbag can be easily customized in both look and feel without necessarily requiring the purchase of multiple different handbags of different styles. In particular, a user can purchase a single (or few) base handbag(s), and alternatively purchase multiple different handbag covers and/or handbag handles to customize the handbag. The handbag covers are relatively small, and can be easily stored. In at least one implementation, the handbag covers are a tri-folding component that is attachable via magnetic fasteners. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230159 | Liftable golf club head cover - A liftable golf club head cover comprises a main body and a holding device. The main body comprises a bottom wall, a peripheral wall surrounding and extending outwardly from the bottom wall, a top wall surrounding the peripheral wall, and an open-type holding chamber defined by the bottom wall, the peripheral wall and the top wall. The top wall has an opening and a liftable lid disposed thereon. One end of the liftable lid is fixed on one end of the top wall. The holding device is coupled to one end of the main body so as to provide the advantages of holding the golf club in the golf club head cover easily and seeing the patterns and characters on the golf club head distinctly. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230160 | Notebook computer bag - A notebook computer bag includes an upper cover, a lower cover, a connection part and a fastener. The upper cover comprises an upper-interior surface and an upper-exterior surface, and the lower cover also comprises a lower-interior surface and a lower-exterior surface. The connection part connects the upper cover with the lower cover. The fastener positioned between the upper cover and the lower cover for fastening the upper cover and the lower cover or unfastening the upper cover and the lower cover. The notebook computer bag comprises at least one elevating element disposed on the lower-interior surface. At least one elevating element may be detachable or height-adjustable. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230161 | Pneumatic Tire for Motorcycle - In a pneumatic tire for a motorcycle where grooves | 2008-09-25 |
20080230162 | PNEUMATIC TYRE OF THE SEMI-HOLLOW TYPE, NOTABLY FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY - This tyre ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230163 | PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRE HAVING BUTTRESS - A pneumatic radial tire having a thin groove continuous in a tire circumferential direction at a buttress formed between a shoulder of a tread and a sidewall includes a tire contour portion that is formed between an end portion of the shoulder and a groove floor of the thin groove. A tire transverse direction outermost portion at a shoulder side curved portion is disposed further toward a tire radial direction inner side than a sidewall side end portion of a sidewall side groove wall surface of the thin groove. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230164 | Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire in which a tread surface is provided with a main groove extending as a straight shape in a tire circumferential direction, and a block row formed by arranging a plurality of blocks facing to the main groove in the tire circumferential direction, the block row has a plurality of first blocks in which a wall surface facing to the main groove is chamfered, and a plurality of second blocks arranged between the first blocks and in which a position in a tire width direction of an edge portion of a wall surface facing to the main groove is differentiated from the first block. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230165 | Antiskid Device For Vehicles - Antiskid device ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230166 | Non-slip masking product, and methods - A masking product having an exposed non-slip surface. In some embodiments, the masking product has two non-slip surfaces, on opposite sides of the paper. The non-slip surface exposed surfaces having an increased coefficient of friction to inhibit the movement (e.g., slipping) of items present on the non-slip surface. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230167 | Adhesive and method for binding artificial plastic teeth - The present invention is directed toward an adhesive for and a method for bonding artificial plastic teeth to a denture base. The adhesive employs a number of adhesion promoter monomers, dimers or oligomers and a cure package, as well as methyl acetate as a solvent. The method according to the invention includes exposing a plastic tooth to the adhesive and allowing the plastic to soften (not dissolve). The adhesion promoter chains infiltrate the plastic tooth matrix, such that upon curing a secure bond is formed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230168 | LAMINATOR AND LAMINATING METHOD - A laminator is configured for laminating a film sheet on a respective surface of a plurality of substrates. The laminator includes a pressure roller, a first conveyance device, a second conveyance device, and a distance measuring system. The first conveyance device is provided for controllably conveying substrates to the pressure roller. The second conveyance device is provided for controllably conveying substrates to the first conveyance device. The distance measuring system is provided for measuring a space between the substrate on the first conveyance device and the sequential substrate on the second conveyance device, adjacent to the first substrate. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230169 | Housing created from high strength expanded thermoformable honeycomb structures with cementitious reinforcement - A method for producing an engineered building material comprising at least a first and second cementitious reinforced expanded honeycomb product, the method comprising: affixing at least one end of the first cementitious reinforced expanded honeycomb product to at least one end of the second cementitious reinforced expanded honeycomb product via a coupler device. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230170 | Method for vacuum forming an elastomeric tire - A vacuum forming process for manufacturing a transport tire from an elastomeric material that include steps of: in a mold having a cavity or annular area, positioning a transport tire core of plies, belt and beads that has been laid-up on a mandrel. Fitting a cover in sealing engagement over the mold top and fitting a cylindrical canister, that is open at a top end, through the center of the cover and into the mold center and pouring an elastomeric material mixture into the canister that includes a needle valve in its lower end that exhausts into one end of the mold annular area. The cylindrical canister includes a port for connection to a deep vacuum source and the cover includes a port that is for connection to a low level vacuum source, where the deep vacuum is to remove air from the elastomeric material mixture, and, after filling, is open to atmosphere, and the needle valve is opened to the mold annular chamber allowing the mixture to be pulled by the low level vacuum through the mold annular cavity, impregnating the transport tire core maintained therein. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230171 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CATALYST-LAYER-SUPPORTING SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL CELL - A method for producing a catalyst-layer-supporting substrate includes a lamination step of forming a laminate of metal catalyst layers and mixture layers on a substrate by repeating a first step and a second step plural times alternatively; and an acid treatment step of subjecting the laminate to an acid treatment, wherein the first step is a step of sputtering or depositing the metal catalyst layer that comprises a catalyst, and the second step is a step of sputtering or depositing the mixture layer of carbon and metal, the metal of the mixture layer including at least one element M selected from the group consisting of Sn, Al, Cu and Zn. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230172 | Fixing kit and method for fixing a stem in a holder by means of adhesive - The present invention provides a kit for fixing a stem in a holder of a measurement apparatus, wherein the kit comprises a holder, which has a bore, and a stem, with a first end and a second end, wherein the bore has at least one vertical groove. The present invention furthermore provides a method for fixing a stem in the holder by means of adhesive. | 2008-09-25 |