40th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080236542 | Electronic throttle device and method of manufacturing the same - An electronic throttle device includes a throttle body, a bulge, and a ring. The throttle body includes a bore part having an approximately cylindrical shape. The bore part is connected to an upstream air hose such that the upstream air hose is located on an outside of the bore part and is fastened with a fastening member from an outside of the upstream air hose. The bulge is discontinuously located along an outer circumference of the bore part and has a groove along an outer circumference of the bulge. The ring has a cross-sectional dimension larger than a depth of the groove in a radial direction of the bore part, and is located into the groove to configurate a protruding part that protrudes radially outwardly and extends entirely on the outer circumference of the bore part. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236543 | ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE FOR MOTORCYCLE - To provide an accelerator position sensor arrangement structure for a motorcycle that can prevent an increased vehicle-width without change of operational feeling of a throttle. An accelerator position sensor is connected to a throttle grip via a pair of throttle cables and disposed externally of main frames, of a body frame, extending from a head pipe toward the rearward of a vehicle body. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236544 | DRIVING AMOUNT CONTROLLER - A driving amount controller for reducing the response delay or erroneous deviation in the control of a driving amount of a controlled system, for example, in the control of the opening of a throttle valve. When a target opening DTHR is varied starting from the condition where the throttle valve is stopped, an ECU | 2008-10-02 |
20080236545 | DRIVING AMOUNT CONTROLLER - A driving amount controller is provided for a vehicle. An ECU on the vehicle reduces a damping output Udamp when the deviation e between the target opening DTHR of the throttle valve and the actual opening DTH is near zero or when a switching function value σ is near zero. This makes it possible to reduce the damping output Udamp immediately after the start of, or immediately before the end of, the control of the opening of the throttle valve when the deviation e or the switching function value σ is near zero, and to realize a high response performance as to the control of the actual opening DTH of the throttle valve. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236546 | COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In an embodiment, the invention provides an internal combustion engine, including a first fuel injector that supplies a first fuel to a first predetermined region in a combustion chamber, and a second fuel injector that supplies a second fuel to a second predetermined region in the combustion chamber. The second fuel has an octane number that is different than an octane number of the first fuel, and the second predetermined region is different from the first predetermined region. An ignition device is configured to start ignition of one of the first and second fuels based on an ignition signal. An operation condition detector detects at least one engine operating condition. A controller is configured to provide the ignition signal to the ignition device and to determine which one of the first and second fuels to ignite by the ignition device based on the engine operation condition. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236547 | CONTROL APPARATUS CAPABLE OF SUITABLY CONTROLLING FUEL INJECTION APPARATUS REGARDLESS OF VARIATION IN FUEL PRESSURE IN ACCUMULATOR - A control apparatus is provided to control a fuel injection apparatus. The fuel injection apparatus includes an accumulator that accumulates high-pressure fuel, at least one injector that injects the high-pressure fuel accumulated in the accumulator into a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and a pressure sensor that senses fuel pressure in the accumulator and outputs a signal indicative of the sensed fuel pressure. The control apparatus includes an estimator, a determiner, and a setter. The estimator estimates an actual injection duration of the injector. The determiner determines, during the actual injection duration estimated by the estimator, a value of the fuel pressure in the accumulator based on the signal output from the pressure sensor. The setter sets a manipulated variable for controlling fuel injection quantity of the injector based on the value of the fuel pressure determined by the determiner. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236548 | Control Device for High-Pressure Fuel System - The present invention reduces exhaust emissions at startup, provides improved fuel pressure control performance in a low-load region, and detects high-pressure fuel system abnormalities. Disclosed is a high-pressure fuel system control device which includes a high-pressure pump for pressurizing fuel and discharging the pressurized fuel to a fuel rail, an injector for injecting the fuel stored in the fuel rail, and a fuel pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of the fuel stored in the fuel rail, and controls the high-pressure pump and the injector in accordance with an output generated from the fuel pressure sensor. The high-pressure fuel system control device includes a homo-elasticity coefficient estimation section for estimating a homo-elasticity coefficient of fuel in accordance with a pressure change which occurs when a fuel discharge amount of the high-pressure pump is not smaller than a predetermined value; a fuel pressure estimation section for estimating fuel pressure within the fuel rail in accordance with the homo-elasticity coefficient and control target values for the high-pressure pump and the injector; and a fuel control section for correcting an injection pulse of the injector in accordance with the fuel pressure estimated by the fuel pressure estimation section. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236549 | Fuel System - A fuel system comprises a first, variable displacement fuel pump operable to supply fuel through a metering valve to an engine, a control servo operable to control the operation of the first pump, a pressure drop control valve (PDCV) responsive to a pressure drop across the metering valve, a second fuel pump, and a spill valve movable between an open position in which substantially all of the fuel supplied by the second fuel pump is returned to an inlet side thereof, and a closed position, or partially closed position, wherein a proportion of the fuel supplied by the second pump is delivered to the engine. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236550 | Vehicle fuel supply device - A vehicle fuel supply device including a saddle-shaped fuel tank comprised of a main chamber and an auxiliary chamber. A reservoir is disposed within the main chamber. A main pump is provided within the reservoir. A sub-pump is detachably provided within the reservoir. The fuel in the reservoir is drawn up by an operation of the main pump to supply fuel to an engine. A portion of the drawn-up fuel is utilized to generate a negative pressure, the negative pressure is utilized to transfer the fuel in the auxiliary chamber to the reservoir, and the negative pressure is utilized to introduce the fuel in the main chamber into the reservoir. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236551 | CONTROL METHOD FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a control method for an internal combustion engine ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236552 | Mixture Device for Gaseous Fuel and Air - A fuel mixing device includes a body having an intake bore, a first surface, and a second surface adjacent to the first surface. A first valve device may be carried by the body on the first surface and a second valve device may be carried by the body on the second surface. A first fuel passage may be provided in the body communicating with the first valve device and adapted to communicate with a supply of fuel. A second fuel passage communicates with the second valve device and the first fuel passage to permit fuel that has passed through the first valve device to flow to the second valve device, wherein the first fuel passage and the second fuel passage connect to at least one of the first surface or the second surface. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236553 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH BREATHER SYSTEM - An internal combustion engine including a valve system and a breather system. The valve system includes a camshaft having intake cams and exhaust cams. The intake cams open and close intake valves, and the exhaust cams open and close exhaust valves. The breather system includes an upstream-side breather chamber and a downstream-side breather chamber. Blow-by gas flows into the upstream-side breather chamber through a chain chamber. The down-stream side breather chamber is provided in the camshaft, and also formed of a through hole constituted of a plurality of hole portions. The hole portions have different sizes and are aligned in the axial direction. The through bole opens to the chain chamber at a first shaft end portion of the camshaft, and also opens to the down-stream side breather chamber at a second shaft end portion of the camshaft. The down-stream side breather chamber is formed of a cam holder. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236554 | Fuel Injection System Having Reduced Pollutant Emissions - A fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine is proposed. The fuel injection system has a high pressure part and a low pressure part. In the high pressure part, fuel is fed from at least one high pressure accumulator/reservoir to at least one fuel injector. In the low pressure part, the at least one fuel injector is connected to at least one low pressure accumulator/reservoir, wherein a pressure is maintained in the at least one low pressure accumulator by at least one pressure holding valve. Furthermore, the fuel injection system has at least one device for the after-treatment of exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine in an exhaust gas section. Furthermore, the fuel injection system has at least one metering device for the metered introduction of fuel into the exhaust gas section. Said at least one metering device is connected hydraulically to the at least one low pressure accumulator. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236555 | AIR/FUEL RATIO CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An air/fuel ratio control system is provided for an internal combustion engine having a plurality of cylinders and an air/fuel ratio sensor. The air/fuel ratio sensor is disposed at an exhaust gas merging portion of an exhaust passage where exhaust gas discharged from the plurality of cylinders merges together. The system includes an air/fuel ratio control device, an abnormality diagnosis device, and an enabling device. The air/fuel ratio control device individually controls an air/fuel ratio of each of the plurality of cylinders based on an output of the air/fuel ratio sensor. The abnormality diagnosis device determines whether abnormality of the air/fuel ratio sensor exists. The enabling device enables the air/fuel ratio control device to execute the controlling of the air/fuel ratio of each of the plurality of cylinders when the abnormality diagnosis device determines that the abnormality of the air/fuel ratio sensor does not exist after starting of the engine. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236556 | Fall-away arrow rest - Fall away arrow rests for archery bows. The rests have an arm with an arrow-supporting feature and an arm-associated axle which pivots the arm to displace the arrow-supporting feature between a first, arrow-loading position and a second, more elevated, arrow-launching position. The arrow support arm can be adjusted vertically, laterally, and in fore-and-aft directions relative to a riser or other rigid bow component on which the rest is mounted. Radial arms rotatable with the axle and connectable to a buss cable or cable slide by a flexible link rotate the arm to elevate the arrow-supporting feature to its arrow-launching when the bow is drawn and offer further adjustment of the arrow rest operation. A coil spring installed in an axle housing returns the arrow-supporting feature to its first, loading position concomitantly with arrow launch, moving the support out of the path the arrow travels as it leaves the bow. Axle-associated stops automatically stop the arm-associated axle as the arrow-supporting feature respectively reaches its arrow-launching and arrow-loading positions. One or more dampers can be advantageously attached to arrow rest structural members to reduce shock and vibrations, including noise, as the arrow support arm displaces the arrow-supporting feature between its first and second positions, especially as an arrow is launched from the bow. Noise reduction can be furthered by a installing a Teflon or comparable component on the arrow-supporting feature of the arm and/or by installing an elastomeric pad on the rigid bow component in the path followed by the arrow-supporting feature as that feature approaches its arrow-loading position. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236557 | COMPOUND BOW WITH IMPROVED RISER - A compound bow includes a base member with a longitudinal extent and has first and second ends. The base member is formed from a rigid material and has a grip location between its first and second ends, which provide mounting locations for mounting limbs to the base member. An elastomeric body is applied over, for example by molding, and at least substantially encapsulates the base member over the longitudinal extent. The elastomeric body comprises an elastomeric material, and optionally forms a grip member at the grip portion. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236558 | PAINTBALL LOADER SYSTEMS - A paintball loader system designed to efficiently deliver paintballs to a paintball gun. The drive mechanism is a screw-type design comprising a resilient auger. A microcontroller is programmed to automatically adjust the rotation of the auger based on data from multiple sensor points within the loader. The auger is mounted such that both rotational axial movements are enabled during operation. The axial movement of the auger is used to maintain a constant force on the paintballs awaiting loading within the paintball gun. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236559 | Bow string vibration suppressor - An archery bow string vibration suppressor includes a telescoping arm having a hollow member and an internal slideable elongate shaft. A bumper is affixed to the distal end of the elongate shaft. Furthermore, the vibration suppressor includes a male threaded coupling for affixing the telescoping arm to the rear mounting hole of a bow. In additional embodiments, the vibration suppressor includes an offset adapter bracket for affixing the vibration suppressor to the rear mounting hole of a bow or extension adapter bracket for affixing the vibration suppressor to the front mounting hole of a bow. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236560 | Corner saw - A cutting apparatus for cutting corner pieces formed of stone or other materials for use as building faces or for cutting flat pieces is disclosed herein. The cutting apparatus includes a frame with a first and a second conveyor operatively attached to the frame. The first and the second conveyors are configured to carry a workpiece from a first end of the frame to the second end of the frame. The first conveyor is disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees to a ground surface supporting the cutting apparatus. The second conveyor is disposed at an angle of about 45 degrees to the ground surface supporting the cutting apparatus, wherein the second conveyor is positioned perpendicularly to the first conveyor so as to form a V-shaped channel therewith. The cutting apparatus further includes a first cutting blade operatively attached to the frame and positioned generally parallel to the first conveyor and a second cutting blade operatively attached to the frame and positioned generally parallel to the second conveyor. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236561 | Combination gas-fired furnace and gas-powered electrical generator - A combination gas-fired furnace and gas-powered electrical generator. The combination includes a furnace and an electrical generator. The furnace is gas-fired and has electrical components necessary to operate the furnace. The electrical generator is gas-powered, is electrically connected to the furnace, and activates automatically when normal electrical power to the furnace is interrupted so as to allow the electrical components of the furnace to operate when the normal electrical power to the furnace is interrupted thereby allowing the furnace to operate when the normal electrical power to the furnace is interrupted. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236562 | COOKING OVEN CONTROL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - An oven includes a scanning mechanism that facilitates cooking food items according to cooking recipes/programs associated with the food items. The oven may include a Bluetooth link to facilitate receipt of cooking programs and other information, as well as export of data. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236563 | Household appliance - A domestic appliance device with a light signal unit, a control unit, which is designed to interact with the light signal unit for outputting information by means of a light signal, and a carrier unit for supporting the light signal unit. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236564 | WIRE MESH BURNER PLATE FOR A GAS OVEN BURNER - A wire mesh burner plate for use in large, gas burners for large ovens is comprised of spaced-apart wire mesh plates. The spacing between the wire mesh plates defines an air/fuel mixture space. The fuel passes through the lower or first mesh, experiences a pressure drop, mixes with air and passes through a second wire mesh. The gas combusts after passing through the second wire mesh. The fine gauge of the mesh prevents combustion from flowing backwardly into the fuel/air mixture space. Several individual wire mesh burner plates can be flexibly attached to each other such that a very wide space can be covered. Thermal stresses are reduced by being distributed across multiple burners. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236565 | Hair Styling Device - A hair styling device includes a styling rod and a handle connected with the styling rod, which features a holding device and a pivoting cap connected to the holding device. The cap can be pivoted between an opening and closing position and serves to close the housing for the gas cartridge. The inside of the cap features in the area of its free end contact parts, which are designed to exert, upon closure of the cap, a displacement force on the gas cartridge in axial direction of the device. As a result, by closing the cap, the gas cartridge is moved directly into operating position during which a needle valve is inserted in a valve of the gas cartridge by displacing the gas cartridge. In addition, in the area of its linkage to the holding device, the cap features a clamp which, upon opening of the cap, exerts an axial displacement force on the gas cartridge in longitudinal direction of the device toward the handle's end of the hair styling device and thus brings it into a position of removal. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236566 | REFRACTORY PANELS WITH GROUT-CAPTURING CHANNELS - A refractory panel is formed with recesses delineating a pair of adjoining brick relief patterns. One or more depressions are formed in the recesses such that grout or the like placed in the recesses form fingers that harden into position. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236567 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING ENERGY CONVERSION MODULES - A structure ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236568 | HELIOSTAT WITH INTEGRATED IMAGE-BASED TRACKING CONTROLLER | 2008-10-02 |
20080236569 | System and Method for Concentrating Sunlight - A system for concentrating solar energy is provided. The solar concentrating system uses a membrane formed of a flexible material to form either a reflective or refractive surface of a predefined shape. A quantity of fluid disposed on the membrane deforms the membrane into the predefined shape. In one embodiment the fluid is a liquid and the deformation of the membrane is determined by the mass of fluid and the effect of gravity. In another embodiment, the fluid is a gas and the deformation of the membrane is determined by the pressure of the gas contained in a cavity formed by the membrane on the bottom and a transparent layer forming the top surface of the cavity. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236570 | SOLARANLAGE - The present invention relates to a solar energy system ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236571 | SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING UNFRAMED SOLAR PANELS - A solar panel system and method wherein unframed solar panels are positioned on support beams above a support structure in a configuration that leaves two of the edges of the solar panels unframed. This avoids trapping of water and dirt and the like, which occurs with prior art, framed panels. A liner comprised of a compliant material may be interposed between the support beams and the two panel edges so as to protect those two edges, while leaving the remaining two edges in their original, unframed condition. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236572 | Solar heating panel fabricated from multi-wall plastic sheets - A solar panel, through which a fluid is circulated, includes a transparent central panel, with a number of channels extending through the panel from one end to another. A manifold is attached to each end of the transparent central panel so that distributing chambers within the manifolds direct the fluid to move between adjacent channels within the central panel. The solar panel additionally includes a transparent support structure above the central panel and a lower support structure below the panel. Dark, opaque material below the central panel absorbs heat and warms the fluid. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236573 | CAMPFIRE CHIP BURNER - A campfire burner is a self-container device that holds loosely-packed hardwood chips that function as the main fuel for the burner. The chip container is fabricated from a flammable material so that the entire burner burns to ash when used. A chimney and air vents are provided to direct air to the fuel. A fire starter may be provided to allow the camper to start the fire with a single match. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236574 | MOUTHPIECE FOR PREVENTING FORMATION OF PERIORAL RHYTIDS - A mouthpiece for preventing perioral rhytids is provided. The mouthpiece comprises an inlet end adapted to receive fluid from a container and an outlet end spaced from the inlet end and in fluid communication with the inlet end, wherein the outlet end is sized to reduce the contraction of the orbicularis oris muscle of a user while receiving fluid from the container. The inlet end of the mouthpiece may be designed to be removably attached to the container directly or remotely. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece may further include a seal and a flow control plate. A method for preventing perioral rhytids using such mouthpiece is also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236575 | INTUBATION DEVICE WITH VIDEO, STYLET STEERING, PREP AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A handle with a video display is attached to a flexible stylet containing firming and bending tendons. Trigger controlled anatomic shaping provides steerage to the stylet which is inserted into an endotracheal tube or other tube for insertion into body orifices. The stylet and mounted endotracheal tube are guided by a video image from a camera and light on the distal end of the stylet. A storage container and sterilization and prep kit enable the device to be immediately available for reuse when needed. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236576 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING DRUG RESERVOIR OVERFILL - A reservoir for an anesthetic vaporizer is disclosed herein. The reservoir includes an open interior and a high-pressure channel in communication with the open interior. The high-pressure channel is configured to transfer an anesthetic agent from a storage container into the open interior when a pressure level within the storage container exceeds a pressure level within the open interior. The reservoir also includes a low-pressure channel in communication with the open interior. The low-pressure channel is configured to transfer the anesthetic agent from the storage container into the open interior when the pressure level within the storage container is less than or approximately equal to the pressure level within the open interior. The low-pressure channel and the high-pressure channel are configured to prevent the open interior from being overfilled with the anesthetic agent under conditions wherein the pressure level within the storage container exceeds the pressure level within the open interior. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236577 | Humidification in Breathing Circuits - A method for humidifying gas in a ventilator circuit | 2008-10-02 |
20080236578 | ANAESTHESIA MACHINE ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANAESTHESIA MACHINE ARRANGEMENT - Anaesthesia machine arrangement and a method comprising a gas dispenser ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236579 | METHOD FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF AN ANTICHOLINERGIC BY INHALATION - An inhalation kit comprising: (a) an inhaler displaying a flow resistance of about 0.01 to 0.1, √{square root over (kPa)} min/L; and (b) an inhalable powder comprising tiotropium in admixture with a physiologically acceptable excipient with an average particle size of between 10 to 500 μm, and a method of administering an inhalable powder containing tiotropium in admixture with a physiologically acceptable excipient with an average particle size of between 10 pm to 500 μm, the method comprising actuating an inhaler a flow resistance of about 0.01 to 0.1 √{square root over (kPa)} min/L containing the inhalable powder. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236580 | Method and system for detecting the level of anesthesia agent in an anesthesia vaporizer - A method of detecting a level of anesthetic agent in an anesthesia vaporizer is disclosed. The anesthetic agent forms a column of liquid within an external indicator; the method projects a beam of light into the external indicator. The method further receives the beam of light after the beam of light has traveled through the column of liquid, and detects when the level of anesthetic agent drops below a predetermined level. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236581 | Method in a patient ventilating system - Method in a patient ventilating system to be used for example in awakening a patient at the end stage of an anesthesia procedure in which a carestation comprising an anesthesia machine is used. The method comprises the steps of setting a target value for the patient end tidal CO2 (EtCO2), and performing increase of the patient end tidal CO2 to the set target value by automatically using a ventilator in the anesthesia machine, and keeping blood oxygenation continuously at a safe level. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236582 | WEANING AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION - A system for mechanical ventilation treatment is described. In one embodiment the system provides advice on treatment and/or weaning of patients from mechanical ventilation based on the patient's conditions. In another embodiment the system includes apparatus to monitor and analyze the patient's data and data from the mechanical ventilator and controls the ventilator automatically. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236583 | ANAESTHESIA MACHINE ARRANGEMENT AND A METHOD IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANAESTHESIA MACHINE ARRANGEMENT - Anaesthesia machine arrangement and a method in connection with an anaesthesia machine arrangement comprising a gas dispenser of an anaesthesia machine connected to a patient circuit that comprises a monitor device, a control device and an interface unit. The gas dispenser is configured to deliver a desired concentration of fresh gas to the patient circuit, the desired concentration being set by using the interface unit. The monitor device is configured by using a sample line to monitor gas concentration in the patient circuit and the control device is configured to control the gas dispenser from the basis of the data received from the monitor device to keep the desired fresh gas concentration. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236584 | Gas Conserving Device - An electronic oxygen conserving device for controlling a flow of oxygen from an oxygen storage container to a user. When a conserve setting is selected, a flow of oxygen travels through an oxygen regulating valve that has an open state and a closed state. A temporary electrical charge or current is provided to the oxygen regulating valve during the initial inhalation of oxygen by an individual, opening the regulating valve opens to delivery oxygen to the user. The oxygen regulating valve remains open even after termination of the electric current. After a predetermined timed delivery dose or upon exhalation by the individual, a subsequent temporary electric charge or current is provided to oxygen regulating valve, closing the regulating valve closes to prevent delivery of oxygen to the user, thus conserving oxygen. The oxygen regulating valve remains closed even after termination of the subsequent electric current. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236585 | INDICATING DEVICE FOR A VENTILATOR - An indicating device assists rescue personnel in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A transducer measures the pressure drop in a flow tube attached to the patient, and this pressure drop is converted into a flow rate and volume. Another transducer measures the pressure in the flow tube at a point near the patient, the measured pressure being essentially the same as, or related to, the intratracheal pressure. Indicator lights show either red or green or yellow, when the flow rate, and/or the intratracheal pressure, are within or outside of a preferred range. The desired ranges can be adjusted according to the weight of the patient. The device provides immediate guidance for rescue personnel, by indicating whether the volume of gas received by the patient is appropriate, and whether intratracheal pressure is below or above a potentially lethal level. It also provides a prompt light to indicate the desirable rate at which to administer respirations, a rate based upon the measured values of the exhaled volume and the intratracheal pressure. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236586 | INFLATABLE HARNESS CREW MASK - The inflatable harness crew mask includes an inflatable harness with a compressed gas supply system connected to the inflatable harness independent of oxygen supplied to the mask from an oxygen regulator. The mask includes a valve connector with an exhalation and inhalation valve and an inflation valve connected to a pressurized gas inflation supply assembly including a container portion for a compressed gas cartridge, and a regulator portion connected to provide pressurized gas from the cartridge to an inflation gas supply tube connected to the inflation valve, which is manually operable by the user. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236587 | First Stage Pressure Reducing Valve Having A Tubular Plug, Particularly For Regulators Of Scuba Breathing Apparatus - Embodiments of the invention relate to a first stage pressure reducing valve having a tubular plug, particularly for regulators of scuba breathing apparatus. According to embodiments of the invention, at least a portion of the outer surface of the valve has fins for heat exchange with the outside environment, designed to prevent or reduce the formation of ice caused by the temperature drop generated by gas expansion inside the valve. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236588 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR RESPIRATORY INTERFACE - A patient interface support that supports a patient interface of a PAP device and generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between the patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when the interface support is in use while alleviating the strain on the patient's head. The patient interface support comprises a base for attachment to a support surface; and, a support extension having a joint; a patient interface mount; and, biasing means. The joint movably connects the support extension to the base, the patient interface mount supports the patient interface, and the biasing means generates a pre-selected engagement pressure at the patient interface to create a seal between said patient interface and the patient's airflow passages when said interface support is in use. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236589 | Portable respirator with oxygen supply - The portable emergency respirator comprises a case having a compartment therein. An oxygen supply is disposed inside of the heat resistant container body. An elongated tube connected to an airtight aperture of container body extends from the container body to deliver oxygen to an oxygen respirator mask. The oxygen respirator mask has a plurality of head straps and adjustment buckles. The respirator mask is preferably rubber-sealed for efficient delivery of oxygen to the wearer and to prevent toxic environmental air from reaching the wearer's lungs. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236590 | Respiratory Device Comprising a Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube - Device for ventilation with a double lumen endotracheal tube featuring a connecting piece at the end distal to the patient into which the two lumina of the endotracheal tube are extended, separated within the connecting piece by an axial partition wall, a connector with two nozzles leading to a joint connecting section and separated from each other by another partition wall, the connector being attachable to the connecting piece in a way that brings the partition wall and the other partition wall into a sealing contact, a ventilator and at least one tube connected to a nozzle of the connector at one end and to the ventilator at the other. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236591 | RESPIRATORY PROBE - According to the invention, said probe (I) comprises two channels ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236592 | Laryngeal Mask Airway with a Belt, Operating Piece for Controlling the Same, and Gas Supply Kit Comprising the Same - A laryngeal mask airway mainly comprises a flexible tubular portion, an inflatable sealing cuff, an inflation tube, and a belt. The flexible tubular portion has a first opening part and a second opening part; the inflatable sealing cuff is disposed surrounding the first opening part; the inflation tube has one end connected to the inflatable sealing cuff and the other end for directing gas into the inflatable sealing cuff; the belt is secured on the first opening part. Moreover, the present invention discloses an operating piece for controlling the laryngeal mask airway and a gas supply kit comprising the laryngeal mask airway. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236593 | ENDOTRACHEAL CUFF AND TECHNIQUE FOR USING THE SAME - An inflatable balloon cuff may be adapted to seal a patient's trachea when associated with an endotracheal tube. Configurations of these cuffs that include tapered regions with certain characteristics, such as angle of taper, cuff diameter, and cuff wall thickness, may provide improved sealing of the trachea. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236596 | CUFF SHIELD FOR A PRESSURE CUFF - A cuff shield for a pressure cuff comprises a liquid impervious layer and an absorbent layer. The liquid impervious layer includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface of the liquid impervious layer has an adhesive portion for removably securing the cuff shield to the pressure cuff. The absorbent layer is secured to the liquid impervious layer and includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and a release strip on the outer surface of the absorbent layer. The release strip on the absorbent layer is configured to serve as a protective cover for an adhesive portion on a second cuff shield. This design of the release strip enables delivering the cuff shields on a roll | 2008-10-02 |
20080236597 | Appliance, system and method for preventing snoring - An appliance, a system and a method prevent snoring of a patient. The appliance opens an airway of the patient by advancing a lower jaw of the patient. A slot is formed on an upper shell and/or a lower shell of the appliance to receive teeth of the patient for wearing the appliance. A hinge connects the upper shell to the lower shell and resists the closing of the mouth of the patient to maintain the open airway of the patient. Wedges protrude from the hinge between the upper shell and the lower shell to further resist the closing of the mouth of the patient. Stiffer material of the hinge and/or the wedges relative to material of the upper shell and the lower shell requires more force to close the mouth of the patient and maintains the open airway of the patient during sleep. Extended margins may receive liner material to secure the appliance to the dentition. Lingual extensions on the lower arch help to maintain the lower jaw in a forward position relative to the upper jaw. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236598 | Drape for open tracheal suctioning - A surgical drape that promotes enhanced protection of the surgical site from pathogens is provided. The surgical drape includes a base sheet and a connecting element in communication with the drape, the connecting element being adapted to enable a male or female fit into a connector of a medical device and further adapted to occlude an opening in the central region of the base sheet. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236599 | Arm board adapter for surgical table - An adapter is disclosed. The adapter is for use with a surgical table having a bed and comprises a base portion and a pair of arm supports. The base portion overlies and is supported by the bed in use. The pair of arm supports project from opposite sides of and are supported by the base portion. The arm supports are adapted to support, in use, the forearms of a patient lying prone on said surgical table when the upper arms of said patient extend downwardly and apart from one another. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236600 | Nail biting deterrent device and method - A partial mouthpiece is made of soft, flexible dental material and is manufactured to conform to the shape and size of a user's lower front biting teeth. The preferred mouthpiece would cover the four lower incisors and two canine teeth, but an acceptable alternative would also cover the lower left and right first molars as well. The mouthpiece is thin and made to conform to the arcuate shape and size of a user's own teeth. The mouthpiece has a thickness of approximately 0.037 inches. The thin structure of the mouthpiece prevents the user from biting his nails, but does not inhibit speech, is hardly noticeable when in use and is aesthetically pleasing. To use the device, the nail biter creates a list of events that have a tendency to trigger nail biting. The mouthpiece is inserted onto the subject's lower front biting teeth whenever the urge to bite fingernails arises. The partial mouthpiece prohibits the subject from biting his nails and the habit is eventually broken. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236601 | MANUFACTURING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMERS BASED ON DEFORMABILITY PEAK OF POLYMER NETWORK - Methods and systems have been developed allowing for increased strain storage in shape memory polymer devices. Larger stored strains allow for smaller and different implantable shapes of shape memory polymer devices. For example, by storing a larger strain, a shape memory polymer device may be implanted at a smaller fraction of its final implanted shape. Benefits include shorter patient recovery times, smaller implantation sites, and flexibility of implantation techniques. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236602 | METHOD OF MAKING A SMOKING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to smoking articles such as cigarettes, and in particular to catalytic systems containing metallic or carbonaceous particles that reduce the content of certain harmful or carcinogenic substances, including polyaromatic hydrocarbons, tobacco-specific nitrosamines, carbazole, phenol, and catechol, in mainstream cigarette smoke and in side stream cigarette smoke. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236603 | Method and Product for Attaining a French Manicure Using a Dry Nail Applique - A dry nail tip appliqué for applying nail enamel to a nail tip. The nail tip appliqué is configured to conform to the size and shape of a respective nail tip and allows for a convenient and neat application of a French-style manicure. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236604 | Hairstyling Device - The present invention provides a hairstyling device ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236605 | HAIR EXTENSION METHODS AND APPARATUS - Methods of attaching a weft hair extension apparatus to the scalp hair of a person are disclosed. An illustrated method comprises: passing strands of scalp hair through at least one of a plurality of beads that are affixed to or integral with a seam of the weft hair extension apparatus; passing strands of scalp hair and stands of extension hair through at least one of a plurality of deformable locking beads; and, deforming the at least one of the plurality of deformable locking beads such that the strands of scalp hair and the strands of extension hair passed therethrough are then held captive therein. Weft hair extension apparatus are also disclosed. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236606 | Heat Retaining Hair Curling System and Method of Styling - An improved hair styling device comprises heating elements and heat retaining clips inside the device's housing. The clips present concave inner faces, and form an enclosed space when in a closed position. A heat retaining means with an elevated heat capacity is incorporated into the clips adjacent the inner surface of the jaws of the clips; and also presents a concave surface to the inside of the clips when in a closed position. The heating elements comprise elongated heating rods with multiple heating locations along their length. Each heating location comprises an enlarged convex area on the surface of the heating rods. The heating locations are complimentary to the shape of the heat retaining means, and therefore heat the clips quickly and evenly. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236607 | ELECTRIC MAKE-UP APPLICATOR - An electric make-up applicator is disclosed. The applicator comprises a rotating shaft and a power supply unit to provide power to a power unit. An electric make-up applicator comprising a body, mounted with a power unit, having a rotating shaft and a power supply unit to provide power to the power unit; and a tooling device mounted onto the rotating shaft and having a make-up tool; thereby, the power unit causes the tooling device to rotate so as to supplement make-up on the face of a user. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236608 | APPLICATOR DEVICE FOR APPLYING A COSMETIC AND THE USE OF SUCH A DEVICE - An applicator device for applying a cosmetic, the applicator device comprising an elongate body adapted to be held in the hand, an applicator head, a feed device adapted to feed the applicator head with cosmetic in solid form, and a heater device adapted to heat the applicator head, thereby causing the cosmetic to melt. The feed device comprises a feed duct provided in the body of the applicator device and communicating with passageways that are provided in the applicator head and that open out to the outside, and the heater device is adapted to heat said feed duct at the applicator head. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236609 | ELECTRIC HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND WAVING IRON - A first jaw is fixed to the handle of the iron, with a second heated jaw and clamp connected by a pivot to the first jaw. Complementary flat surfaces on the first and second jaws allow hair to be straightened therebetween and complementary curved faces on the clamp and second jaw provide for hair held therebetween to be waved. Both jaws and the clamp have apertures in which a latch is received. The latch is moveable substantially parallel to the transverse axis of the pivot between a first position for connecting the second jaw and the clamp together for pivoting relative to the first jaw and a second position, for connecting the first and second jaws together, while permitting relative pivoting of the clamp. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236610 | Hair Rollers - The invention relates to a hair roller ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236611 | CARRYING CASE FOR COSMETICS AND THE LIKE - A carrying case for cosmetics includes a base enclosure hinged to a top lid which includes an internal storage panel that is hinged thereto. A mirror is retained within the top of the lid and is hinged to the lid protected between the storage panel and the top of the lid. The cosmetic case may be unfolded and the compartments thereof will be exposed to not only support the mirror, but to provide ease of access because of the angular relationship between the connection of the top lid and the base enclosure to which that lid is attached. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236612 | Mask - A mask for delivering steam to the face and neck of a user. The mask includes an outer layer and an inner layer adapted to cover the face and neck of the user. The outer and inner layers are arranged in a spaced relationship to define a cavity therebetween for receiving steam from a source of steam. The inner layer comprising at least one pore to allow the steam to escape from the cavity through said at least one pore. The mask further comprises a seal formed along its periphery to enable the mask to be held off the face and neck thereby enabling the steam to circulate between the outer surface of the inner layer, and the face and neck. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236613 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING DUST FROM OPTICAL LENSES - An exemplary dust removing apparatus applicable for removing dust or dirt from a surface of an optical lens is provided. The dust removing apparatus includes an ultrasonic oscillation device, at least a dust removing device, and a tray. The ultrasonic oscillation device is configured for causing an ultrasonic vibration of the optical lens so as to weaken an adhesive force between the optical lens and the dust on the surface thereof. The dust removing device is configured for removing the dust from the surface of the optical lens. The tray is disposed on the ultrasonic oscillation device and located between the ultrasonic oscillation device and the dust removing device. The tray is configured for supporting the optical lens. A dust removing method is also provided. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236614 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PLASMA PROCESSING METHOD - A plasma processing apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a processing chamber housed in the vacuum chamber, and a sample stage located in the processing chamber, for supporting on its upper surface a disk-like sample to be processed, wherein plural disk-like samples are continuously processed with plasma generated in the processing chamber and wherein during the idling time between the successive processes the temperature of the sample stage is adjusted to a predetermined value higher than the temperature at which the samples are processed. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236615 | METHOD OF PROCESSING WAFERS IN A SEQUENTIAL FASHION - A method and apparatus for processing two substrates is provided. The apparatus comprises a chamber having an upper opening, a lower process volume adapted to retain a process solution, and an upper process volume, wherein the chamber is proportioned to vertically process two substrates. The apparatus further comprises a substrate transfer assembly adapted to transfer two substrates in and out of the chamber through the upper opening and one or more megasonic transducers disposed in the chamber, wherein the one or more megasonic transducers are configured to direct megasonic energy towards the process solution retained in the chamber. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236616 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMMISSIONING POWER PLANTS - An apparatus and method for commissioning steam turbine generator power plants to advance the cleanliness of the complete steam cycle by the conditioned discharge of steam to the plant surface condenser. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236617 | USE OF DILUTE HYDROCHLORIC ACID IN ADVANCED INTERCONNECT CONTACT CLEAN IN NICKEL SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES - A method for cleaning oxide from the interconnects of a semiconductor that are comprised of nickel (Ni) silicide or nickel-silicide alloys where nickel is the primary metallic component is disclosed. The cleaning comprises performing an SC1 cycle, exposing the wafer comprising a NiSi contact to an SC1 solution. This removes oxygen atoms from the silicon oxide of the nickel silicide. Next, a rinse cycle is performed on the wafer to remove the SC1 solution. Finally, an HCl cycle is performed. During this cycle, the wafer comprising an NiSi contact is introduced to an HCl solution, removing oxygen atoms from the nickel oxide of the NiSi. The method of the present invention provides for lower contact resistance of NiSi semiconductor devices, facilitating semiconductor devices that have the benefits of miniaturization allowed by the NiSi technology, and higher performance due to the reduced contact resistance. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236618 | Cleaning of bonded silicon electrodes - Methods of cleaning plasma processing chamber components include contacting surfaces of the components with a cleaning solution, while avoiding damage of other surfaces or areas of the components by the cleaning solution. An exemplary plasma processing chamber component to be cleaning is an elastomer bonded electrode assembly having a silicon member with a plasma-exposed silicon surface, a backing member, and an elastomer bonding material between the silicon surface and the backing member. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236619 | COBALT CAPPING SURFACE PREPARATION IN MICROELECTRONICS MANUFACTURE - Cleaning compositions and methods in connection with cobalt-based capping of interconnects in integrated circuit semiconductor devices. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236620 | Methodology for cleaning of surface metal contamination from electrode assemblies - Systematic and effective methodology to clean capacitively coupled plasma reactor electrodes and reduce surface roughness so that the cleaned electrodes meet surface contamination specifications and manufacturing yields are enhanced. Pre-cleaning of tools used in the cleaning process helps prevent contamination of the electrode being cleaned. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236621 | INTEGRATED WASHER AND STERILIZER - A method and apparatus provides for cleaning and sterilizing a device in one machine. The method comprises the steps of: a) placing the device into a container; b) placing the container into a washing/sterilization apparatus; c) the washing/sterilization apparatus washing the device by applying a washing fluid to an interior of the container to wash the device; d) after washing the device, and without removing the device from the washing/sterilization apparatus, the washing/sterilization apparatus packaging the device in a bacteria impermeable package; e) the washing/sterilization apparatus sterilizing the device by exposing the device to a sterilizing vapor; and f) removing the device while it remains in the package whereby to preserve its sterility until use. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236622 | Control method of dish washing machine - A method for controlling a home appliance is disclosed. The method includes selecting one of a plurality of steam washing modes for washing dishes. Each steam washing mode has a corresponding steam washing pattern. Selecting the number of steam washing pattern cycles for the selected steam washing mode, or selecting the operation time associated with the steam washing pattern that corresponds to the selected steam washing mode. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236623 | Method for controlling dish washing machine - A method for controlling a dish washing machine is disclosed. The disclosed method includes turning off a heater of a steam generator when a water level sensor for the steam generator indicates a minimum water level, supplying water to the steam generator for a first time, to remove air bubbles around the water level sensor, and counting the number of repetition times of the water supplying step when the water level sensor still indicates the minimum water level after the execution of the water supplying step, and again executing the water supplying step, based on the counted value. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236624 | Method for controlling a dish washing machine - A dish washing machine and a control method of the same are disclosed. The control method of a dish washing machine includes supplying water into a washing compartment through spray arms, a first supplying steam, generated by a first steam generator, into the washing compartment, and when the abnormal operation of the steam generator is detected, terminating the operation of the first stem generator. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236625 | Control method of dish washing machine - A method for controlling a dish washing machine having a steam generator is disclosed. The control method includes initially supplying water into a steam generator to supply stream to dishes and deciding a water replenishment pattern during the steam operation of the steam generator, based on the initial amount of the water in the steam generator, before the steam operation of the steam generator. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236626 | NON-ELECTRIC POWERED AUTOMATIC WASHING APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a non-electric hand-washing apparatus. The present invention is adapted to be used in connection with a supply of pressurized water. The present invention utilizes the water pressure to power at least a timing mechanism that operates to control a wash cycle. The wash cycle includes at least the delivery of a set amount of water to a user's hands. Embodiments of the present invention include the delivery of a quantity of soap to the user at the beginning of the wash cycle. The delivery of soap is also affected by a utilization of water pressure. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236627 | METHOD FOR CLEANING WEB-LIKE OBJECT TO BE CLEANED AND APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A method for cleaning a web-like object to be cleaned, comprising the steps of:
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20080236628 | Pool cleaner with high pressure cleaning jets - A pool cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a pump for drawing water and debris through an intake port into a filter. A jet-valve housing having a jet valve flap is mounted over the pump to direct a propulsion jet stream from the pump to move the cleaner in a forward direction. A cleaning nozzle is mounted over each of the front and rear portions of the housing, and a pressurized water jet stream is directed at a first pool surface beneath the cleaner through the front end nozzle while moving in a forward direction. When the cleaner engages a second pool surface substantially perpendicular to the first surface, propulsion outlets of the jet valve housing are partially closed to redirect a portion of the propulsion jet stream to the front-end nozzle to lift the front end of the cleaner off the first surface. When the front end of the cleaner disengages from contact with the second surface, the propulsion outlets open to permit the propulsion jet stream to propel the cleaner along the second surface. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236629 | CLEANING METHOD FOR TURBO MOLECULAR PUMP - A cleaning method for a turbo molecular pump, which enables the exhausting ability of the turbo molecular pump to be restored without bringing about a decrease in the productivity of a substrate processing apparatus. A vaporizing gas that vaporizes foreign matter attached to an internal surface of the turbo molecular pump is supplied toward the foreign matter. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236630 | Dish washer and method of controlling the same - Disclosed are a dish washer and a method of controlling the same, in which the amount of water consumed is reduced and a washing time is maintained while assuring a washing performance. The dish washer includes a washing tub; dish baskets provided in the washing tub to accommodate dishes; and a plurality of nozzles to spray washing water to the dish baskets, where spray holes to spray the washing water are formed through each of the plurality of nozzles, and the spray holes formed through the plurality of nozzles have areas different from one another. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236631 | WASHER AND DECONTAMINATOR WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provide for automatically cleaning and decontaminating medical instruments. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the medical instruments into a container after their use in a medical procedure; b) closing the container to seal the instruments inside whereby to prevent personnel contact with the instruments and any contaminants which might be thereon; c) inserting the sealed container into a washer/decontaminator and sealing the washer/decontaminator; d) the washer/decontaminator automatically opening the container and applying a washing fluid thereto to wash the instruments within the container; and e) the washer/decontaminator automatically applying a disinfectant to the container to disinfect the instruments whereby to allow safe handling thereof by personnel. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236632 | SMUDGE REMOVAL FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYS - An apparatus and method is provided for removing smudges ( | 2008-10-02 |
20080236633 | Method And Device For Cleaning Welding Torches With Co2 Dry Ice - The invention relates to a process and devices for cleaning welding torches, for example in automated welding lines, on welding robots and in single-piece production, by means of a cold medium, preferably CO | 2008-10-02 |
20080236634 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS - A substrate processing system that enables foreign matter adhered to a rear surface or a periphery of a substrate to be completely removed. A substrate processing apparatus performs predetermined processing on the substrate. A substrate cleaning apparatus cleans the substrate at least one of before and after the predetermined processing. A jetting apparatus jets a cleaning substance in two phases of a gas phase and a liquid phase and a high-temperature gas towards the rear surface or the periphery of the substrate. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236635 | Steam mop - A steam mop having a main body with a boiler, a water container, a mechanical water pump between the boiler and container and at least one side arm connecting the boiler steam outlet to a fabric steam pocket frame. The water pump is actuated by movement of the mop when cleaning to send water to the boiler. The steam pocket frame is substantially rectangular with a plurality of baffles to distribute steam disposed substantially perpendicular to a steam channel having openings to distribute steam between the baffles. A replaceable fabric pocket fits snugly over the frame to distribute cleaning steam to the surface to be cleaned. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236636 | Dishwasher - The present invention relates to a dishwasher. A dishwasher includes a washing tub in which dishes are placed, a steam generator that generates steam and a nozzle part in which a flow direction of the steam is diverted at least one time to allow the steam exhausted to the washing tub. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236637 | DISHWASHER AND SOUND-INSULATION MEMBER THEREFOR - A dishwasher is provided which can reduce the discharge of noise produced by the dishwasher, thereby preventing a user from being upset due to the noise and achieving not only a comfortable use environment but also an improvement in productivity. With the dishwasher, it is possible to prevent the noise, caused during operation of the dishwasher, from being discharged from a lower side of a door, by use of a sound-insulation member with a simplified configuration. In the manufacture of the dishwasher, improved assembly productivity can be accomplished. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236638 | DISHWASHER PUMP APPARATUS WITH A SOUND ABSORBING LAYER - A dishwasher pump apparatus includes a liquid pump member, a motor operably connected to the liquid pump member and a cooling fan configured to cool the motor. The cooling fan includes an outer fan housing. Example dishwasher pump apparatus can further include an outer sound absorbing layer at least partially encapsulating at least one of an outer motor housing and the outer fan housing. Further examples, the outer fan housing can include an exhaust portion defining an exhaust path. An inner sound absorbing layer can line an inner area of the exhaust portion. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236639 | SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS - A substrate treating apparatus for treating substrates with a treating liquid includes a treating tank having an inner tank for storing the treating liquid, and an outer tank for collecting the treating liquid overflowing the inner tank. A supply pipe interconnects the inner tank and the outer tank for circulating the treating liquid. A first branch pipe is shunted from the supply pipe, and a separator is mounted on the first branch pipe for separating deionized water and a solvent in the treating liquid, and discharging the deionized water. A second branch pipe interconnects positions upstream and downstream of the separator, and a deionized water remover is mounted on the second branch pipe for adsorbing and removing deionized water from the treating liquid. An injection pipe is connected to the supply pipe for injecting deionized water in a position downstream of the separator. A solvent injector injects the solvent into the injection pipe. A controller carries out a deionized water cleaning process for supplying deionized water from the injection pipe and cleaning the substrates inside the cleaning tank with deionized water, then a replacing process for injecting the solvent from the solvent injector and replacing the deionized water with the solvent, a separating and removing process for switching to the first branch pipe and causing the separator to remove the deionized water from the treating liquid, and an adsorbing and removing process for switching to the second branch pipe and causing the deionized water remover to adsorb and remove the deionized water from the treating liquid. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236640 | TELESCOPIC UMBRELLA - A telescopic umbrella, such as a sunshade, that includes a lower upright stand pipe and a telescopic pipe arranged in a displaceable and arrestable manner therein. The telescopic umbrella also includes a canopy articulated on the telescopic pipe, it being possible for the canopy to be opened and closed by means of a sheathed cable or Bowden control running within the telescopic pipe and controlled by a control device. The control device is attached to the telescopic pipe so that the opening/closing movement of the umbrella canopy is uncoupled from the telescopic mechanism of the umbrella. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236641 | Water Retaining Case for Umbrella - The present invention is an apparatus for transporting a wet umbrella that limits the movement of water collected from an umbrella. A case is provided that contains an outer shell to form a barrier to water migration. Disposed within the shell is an absorbent material to control or limit migration of water from the surface of the canopy. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236642 | HAMMOCK TENT - An improved tent covers a hammock suspended from a pair of upright members by suspending means at each end of the hammock. The tent is formed from top and bottom portions that interact to provide a tent opening that prevents the entry of atmospheric precipitation when the tent opening is open. The tent also provides improved visibility from inside the tent, by enabling a horizontal field of view. | 2008-10-02 |
20080236643 | Thermoelectric composite semiconductor - Heat transfer to refrigerate or heat uses a thermoelectric semiconductor structure including a P-type composite of dices of semiconductor material alloyed with P-type material forming spaced collector regions at junctions with a P-type conductive material for flux of electrical current and a N-type composite of dices of semiconductor material alloyed with N-type material forming spaced collector regions at junctions with a N-type conductive material for flux of electrical current. The thickness of each the dices is sufficient to form a PN junction. Electrically conductive buss bars form an electrical circuit between the dices of N-type conductivity and the dices of P-type conductivity. An electrically conductive buss bar forms an electrical circuit connection between the dices of N-type conductivity and the dices of P-type conductivity. An electrical potential is applied by terminals between the P-type composite and the N-type composite to induce a flux of heat concurrent with the flux of electrical current. | 2008-10-02 |