42nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140305479 | Thermoelectric devices having reduced parasitics - A tubular thermoelectric device wherein conductive substrates and completion elements serve a multiple role of structural support, thermal conductance and electrical conductance. Improved system thermoelectric performance accrues from the minimization of the number of interfaces between dissimilar materials, leading to a reduction in system thermal parasitics and system electrical parasitics. By engineering the shape and orientation of substrates and completion elements, improvements in heat transfer to heat reservoirs is accomplished and improved electrical conductivity is accomplished. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305480 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR TO ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY - An assembly for coupling thermally a thermoelectric generator (TEG) to an exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine. The exhaust manifold forms a first heat exchanger configured to couple thermally heat from exhaust gas to an outer surface of the first heat exchanger. The outer surface is preferably formed of stainless steel. A first dielectric layer is formed by firing a thick-film dielectric material onto the stainless steel of the first heat exchanger. A first conductor layer is formed by firing a conductive thick-film onto the first dielectric layer. A first paste layer of silver (Ag) based sintering paste is interposed between the first conductor layer and a first contact of the TEG. The first contact is sintered to the first conductor layer when the assembly is suitably arranged and suitably heated. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305481 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR TO ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY - An assembly for coupling thermally a thermoelectric generator (TEG) to an exhaust manifold of an internal combustion engine. The assembly includes a first heat exchanger configured to guide exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine past an opening defined by the first heat exchanger, and a heat sink configured to couple thermally the TEG to the exhaust gas and fluidicly seal the opening. The assembly is configured so the heat sink is directly exposed to the exhaust gas so that heat is efficiently transferred from the exhaust gas to the TEG. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305482 | Thermoelectric Module and Method of Manufacturing the Same - In a configuration to join thermoelectric elements with an electrode in a thermoelectric module, reduction in junction reliability between the thermoelectric elements and the electrode is suppressed in a high-temperature environment and in an environment in which vibration and shock are imposed as load, to efficiently transmit the outer-circumferential temperature to the thermoelectric elements. In a thermoelectric module in which a plurality of p-type thermoelectric elements and a plurality of n-type thermoelectric element are alternately arranged by aligning the surfaces thereof on the high-temperature side and the surfaces thereof on the low-temperature side, to electrically connect the thermoelectric elements in series to each other; the p-type thermoelectric elements and the n-type thermoelectric element are joined via an intermediate layer with a deformable stress relaxation electrode, to thereby absorb stress taking place during the module assembling process and the module operation by the electrode. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305483 | MULTI-LAYER THERMOELECTRIC MODULE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A multi-layer thermoelectric module and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The module includes two thermoelectric element sets and a metal electrode set, in which the thermoelectric element sets are corresponding to different operating temperature ranges. Each thermoelectric element set includes a thermoelectric unit, an interfacial adhesion layer, a diffusion barrier layer and a high melting-point metal layer. In the method, the thermoelectric unit, the interfacial adhesion layer, and the diffusion barrier layer are sequentially formed on the thermoelectric unit. Then, two high melting-point metal layers are formed respectively on the electrode layers of the metal electrode set. Thereafter, a solid-liquid interdiffusion jointing step is conducted to use a low melting-point metal layer to react with the high melting-point metal layer for producing an intermetallic compound layer jointing the thermoelectric element set with the metal electrode set, and the low melting-point metal layer is consumed completely. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305484 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL - Provided is a thermoelectric conversion material which is composed of Bi | 2014-10-16 |
20140305485 | SOLAR CELL MODULE FOR IN-VEHICLE USE - A solar cell module for in-vehicle use includes a first terminal, a second terminal, solar cell units, and a diode. Solar cell units are electrically connected in parallel between the first terminal and the second terminal and each includes solar cells electrically connected in series. A diode is electrically connected between the first terminal and the second terminal in parallel with the solar cell units, and configured to allow a current to substantially flow therethrough when a reverse bias voltage of the solar cell units exceeds a predetermined voltage value. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305486 | INTERGRATED MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - A multi-junction photovoltaic device and an integrated multi-junction photovoltaic device, having a two-terminal structure, in which subsequent layers can be stacked under conditions with minimal restrictions imposed by previously stacked layers. A plurality of photovoltaic cells having different spectral sensitivity levels are stacked such that at least the photovoltaic cells at the light-incident end and the opposite end have a conductive thin-film layer as the outermost layer that undergoes connection, the remaining photovoltaic cell has conductive thin-film layers as the outermost layers that undergo connection, and the outermost layers are bonded via anisotropic conductive adhesive layers containing conductive microparticles within a transparent insulating material. The conductive microparticles in the anisotropic conductive adhesive layers electrically connect the layers in the stacking direction, and the conductive thin film layers electrically connect the photovoltaic layers that function as bonding materials in the lateral direction (in-plane direction). | 2014-10-16 |
20140305487 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS - Disclosed is a solar cell apparatus. The solar cell apparatus includes a support substrate supporting a plurality of solar cells, a hole formed through a portion of the support substrate, an insulator filled in the hole, and a bus bar connected to the solar cells and passing through the insulator. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305488 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a solar cell module. The solar cell module includes a substrate including at least one hole, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a solar cell panel located on the first surface and including a plurality of solar cells; a bus bar connected to one of the solar cells; and a cable for outputting a current of the solar cell panel to an outside, wherein the bus bar makes contact with the cable through the hole. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305489 | SOLAR PANEL POSITIONING ASSEMBLY - A solar panel positioning assembly having at least one fluid filled tank that is connected to at least one piston. The fluid filled tank is shaded by a solar panel when the panel is perpendicular to the sun. When the panel is not perpendicular to the sun, the fluid filled tank is heated by the sun, causing the fluid to expand and increase pressure in the piston. As the pressure increases the piston moves the solar array until the solar panel is perpendicular to the sun. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305490 | Solar energy harvesting - An solar energy harvester and method for controlling the solar energy harvester, in which an insolation collector is formed of one or more elements each having two opposite major sides, a first side and a second side, and being configured to collect energy from insolation incident on any of the first and second sides. A cradle enables installation of the insolation collector on a roof with the first side generally towards the sun independently of the form of the roof. One or more heliostats reflect insolation to the second side of the insolation collector. A controller controls the one or more heliostats to maintain reflected insolation incident on the collector and to decrease the reflected insolation incident on the collector when necessary to inhibit the insolation collector receiving insolation exceeding given threshold through its first and second sides. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305491 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a substrate, a solar cell panel provided on one surface of the substrate, and a protective layer formed between the solar cell panel and the substrate. The protective layer is formed in the solar cell module by using vacuum or inert gas, thereby effectively preventing the solar cell module from moisture penetration. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305492 | SOLAR MODULE WITH REDUCED POWER LOSS AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A solar module is described. The solar module has a laminated composite of two substrates bonded to one another by at least one bonding layer, between which substrates there are solar cells which are connected in series and which each have an absorber zone made of a semiconducting material between a front electrode arranged on a light entrance side of the absorber zone and a rear electrode. A diffusion barrier differing from the front electrode is located between each absorber zone and the bonding layer and is designed to inhibit the diffusion of water molecules from the bonding layer into the absorber zone and/or the diffusion of dopant ions from the absorber zone into the bonding layer. A process for producing such a solar module is also described. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305493 | FLEXIBLE MODULE CONNECTORS OF FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Provided are flexible photovoltaic modules having flexible module connectors that allow their connector bodies to move with respect to other parts of the modules in one or more directions. This flexibility may be used to align connector bodies during installation. Further, flexibility may help to overcome the thermal expansion differences of various modules and supporting structure components during operation. Flexible arms may be used to support connector bodies with respect to module sealing sheets to provide the necessary flexibility. Such modules may also include various touch safety features to keep conductive elements of the module connectors disconnected from the photovoltaic cells prior to installation of the module and during initial installation operations. Also provided are flexible photovoltaic assemblies, each including multiple modules electrically interconnected with each other and sealed at their interfaces. An assembly may be reconfigured in the field to remove one or more modules from the assembly. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305494 | HEADER STRUCTURES FOR FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - Provided are flexible photovoltaic modules having header structures for protecting, reinforcing, and sealing edges formed by sealing sheets of the modules. A flexible module may include one or more header structures. In certain embodiments, two header structures are provided on the same edge or two opposite edges of the module. A header structure may enclose a portion of the edge or the entire edge. A header structure may be a sleeve enclosing an edge formed by two sealing sheets. In other embodiment, in which an edge is formed by only one shorter sealing sheet, a header structure may extend over this edge. A header structure may enclose one or more electrical leads protruding from a sealed space formed by the sealing sheets. These electrical leads may be connected to conductive elements provided within the header structure and used for establishing electrical connections to other components of the photovoltaic array. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305495 | FLEXIBLE PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES HAVING JUNCTION BOX SUPPORTING FLAPS - Provided are flexible photovoltaic modules having flaps for supporting junction boxes. Junction boxes are used for making electrical connections to photovoltaic cells sealed inside the modules. A flap may be formed by one or two flexible sealing sheets extending beyond the boundary of the photovoltaic cells. A junction box is attached to the front surface of the flap. In certain embodiments, a flap is formed by one sealing sheet, such as a back side sheet. Materials of the back side sheet may be different from materials of the front side sheet and be selected to ensure support to the junction box. Additional support to the junction box may be provided by extending one of its edges in between the two sealing sheets. This edge extension or other features may be used for mechanical protection of electrical leads extending between the junction box and photovoltaic cells. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305496 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module includes a plurality of solar cells having a back electrode layer, a light absorbing layer, and a front electrode layer which are sequentially disposed on a support substrate, an upper panel on the solar cells, sealing layers disposed between an outer peripheral region of the support substrate and the upper panel for sealing the support substrate and the upper panel, and a moisture absorption layer between the sealing layers. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305497 | ARTIFICIAL TREE FOR GENERATING HYBRID ENERGY - An artificial tree for generating hybrid energy is described, having an elevated structure connected to and supported by a base structure integral with the ground (G). The base structure including a central modular trunk integral with the ground and formed by vertically superimposed tubular members joined to one another. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305498 | OPTOELECTRIC DEVICES COMPRISING HYBRID METAMORPHIC BUFFER LAYERS - In one aspect, semiconductor structures are described herein. A semiconductor structure, in some implementations, comprises a first semiconductor layer having a first bandgap and a first lattice constant and a second semiconductor layer having a second bandgap and a second lattice constant. The second lattice constant is lower than the first lattice constant. Additionally, a transparent metamorphic buffer layer is disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The buffer layer has a constant or substantially constant bandgap and a varying lattice constant. The varying lattice constant is matched to the first lattice constant adjacent the first semiconductor layer and matched to the second lattice constant adjacent the second semiconductor layer. The buffer layer comprises a first portion comprising Al | 2014-10-16 |
20140305499 | PROTECTIVE INSULATING LAYER AND CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING FOR POLYCRYSTALLINE THIN FILM SOLAR CELLS - A method for forming a photovoltaic device includes forming an absorber layer with a granular structure on a conductive layer; conformally depositing an insulating protection layer over the absorber layer to fill in between grains of the absorber layer; and planarizing the protection layer and the absorber layer. A buffer layer is formed on the absorber layer, and a top transparent conductor layer is deposited over the buffer layer. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305500 | LOW THERMAL DISTORTION SILICONE COMPOSITE MOLDS - Photovoltaic modules, and methods for fabricating said photovoltaic modules, are provided and include a photovoltaic cell operable to convert photons to electrons having a light transparent superstrate material with a superstrate absorption coefficient and a superstrate refractive index, and an encapsulant having an encapsulant absorption coefficient and an encapsulant refractive index, wherein an absorption coefficient relationship between the superstrate absorption coefficient and the encapsulant absorption coefficient and a refractive index relationship between the superstrate refractive index and the encapsulant refractive index are selected such that there is a gain in efficiency. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305501 | METHOD OF FABRICATING A BACK-CONTACT SOLAR CELL AND DEVICE THEREOF - Methods of fabricating back-contact solar cells and devices thereof are described. A method of fabricating a back-contact solar cell includes forming an N-type dopant source layer and a P-type dopant source layer above a material layer disposed above a substrate. The N-type dopant source layer is spaced apart from the P-type dopant source layer. The N-type dopant source layer and the P-type dopant source layer are heated. Subsequently, a trench is formed in the material layer, between the N-type and P-type dopant source layers. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305502 | GLASS SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS SUBSTRATE - A method for producing a glass substrate includes (a) a step of forming molten glass having a temperature T2 less than or equal to 1500° C. on molten tin having an iron concentration greater than or equal to 100 ppm to produce a glass ribbon having a temperature T4 less than or equal to 1100° C. and a logarithm log ρ greater than or equal to 8.8, and (b) a step of cooling the glass ribbon to room temperature to produce the glass substrate. The temperature T2 represents a temperature when a logarithm of a viscosity η (dPa·s) is 2, the temperature T4 represents a temperature when the logarithm of the viscosity η (dPa·s) is 4, and the logarithm log ρ represents a logarithm of a volume resistivity ρ (Ω·cm) at 150° C. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305503 | FLUORINE-CONTAINING RESIN FILM AND SOLAR CELL MODULE - Disclosed is a fluorine-containing resin film which is formed from a fluorine-containing resin composition and has a thickness of 10 to 50 wherein the fluorine-containing resin composition is prepared by adding 10 to 30 parts by mass of titanium oxide or a composite-oxide-type inorganic pigment to 100 parts by mass of a resin component comprising 60 to 95 parts by mass of a vinylidene fluoride resin and 5 to 40 parts by mass of a methacrylic acid ester resin, and wherein the peak intensity ratio of a II-type crystal, which is expressed by (A)/((A)+(B))×100 wherein A represents the peak height at 840 cm | 2014-10-16 |
20140305504 | SOLAR CELL - A high voltage output solar cell which is small in size and high in power generation efficiency is provided. The solar cell is provided with a p-type or n-type monocrystalline semiconductor substrate ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305505 | SOLAR CELL AND PREPARING METHOD OF THE SAME - Disclosed are a solar cell and preparing method of the same. The solar cell includes a back electrode layer on a support substrate, a molybdenum oxide layer on the back electrode layer, a light absorbing layer on the molybdenum oxide layer, and a front electrode layer on the light absorbing layer. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305506 | Apparatus and Method for Inhibiting Propagation of a Flame Front - An apparatus includes a foreline for conveying a waste stream which is drawn from a process chamber to a pumping mechanism. The foreline comprises an isolation valve for selectively isolating the pumping mechanism from the process chamber and a bypass positioned around the isolation valve. The apparatus further comprises a controller for actuating the isolation valve. The controller is configured to cause the isolation valve to be closed when the waste stream is initially drawn from the process chamber, during which time the waste stream is conveyed to the pumping mechanism via the bypass. The bypass includes means for inhibiting propagation of a flame front therethrough. The controller is configured to cause the isolation valve to be opened once a pressure within a region upstream of the isolation valve has been reduced below a value at which propagation of a flame front within the waste stream can be sustained. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305507 | SELF-ORGANIZING MULTI-STREAM FLOW DELIVERY PROCESS AND ENABLING ACTUATION AND CONTROL - A Self-Organizing Multi-Stream Flow Delivery Process and Enabling Actuation and Control are introduced. The method and apparatus of building a general-purpose self-organizing multi-stream flow delivery process are presented. As a case example, an actuation and control system to control a multi-stream liquid flow delivery process using Self-Organizing Actuation and Control Units (SOACU) is described. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305508 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DEACTIVATING A HYDRAULIC DEVICE THAT IS LEAKING HYDRAULIC OIL - A method of deactivating an underwater hydraulic device provides a hydraulic device that is capable of being operated under water, the device having a hydraulic cylinder with a pushrod and a piston. The device is lowered below a water surface with a hose reel that is located at the water surface area such as on a marine vessel. The hose reel includes first and second hydraulic hoses that connect to the cylinder on opposing sides of the piston. Fluid flow in the first and second hydraulic hoses is continuously monitored. The ratio of the volume of fluid flowing into the cylinder from one side of the piston to the volume of fluid flowing into the cylinder from the other side of the piston is continuously calculated with a computer or controller. The hydraulic device is deactivated if the ratio varies from a preset value. One embodiment includes a plurality of flow meters for measuring fluid flow to and from one or more hydraulically powered apparatuses. In one embodiment outputs of the flow meters are analyzed to determine if the hydraulic system has a leak, and if a leak is detected, a warning is issued and/or one or more of the connected hydraulically powered apparatuses are shut down, and/or the hydraulic power supply is shut down. In one embodiment, the flow lines are jointed flow lines comprised of hose joints connected end to end. Some or all of the hoses have check valves. In one embodiment, the check valves stop flow in either direction if the flow pressure drops below a selected pressure. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305509 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR REDUCING FRICTION OF VISCOUS FLUID FLOWING IN A CONDUIT - There is disclosed a device for improving flow of a viscous fluid in a fluid transport conduit, the device comprising: a porous conduit having a passage through which the viscous fluid may pass between upstream and downstream sections of the fluid transport conduit; and a casing member having a wall which extends around the porous conduit, the device being configured such that, when it is in situ, a fluid transfer chamber having at least one fluid inlet is defined between the casing member wall and porous conduit, whereby lubricating fluid may pass under pressure through the inlet(s) into the fluid transfer chamber and through the porous conduit into the passage to lubricate the flow. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305510 | AUTOMATIC PASSIVE CONTROL OF LIQUID POSITIONING IN MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS - A device for controlling liquid motion includes a substrate ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305511 | FAUCET EXTENDER - A universal faucet extender having an attachment member and a trough member to detachably attach to faucet spigots or aerators of various designs. The universal faucet extender extends the flow of water within arms' reach to allow children and other individuals who would have difficulty to reach and access the flowing water. The attachment member comprises at least two receiving openings, a first receiving opening on a rear end of the attachment member and a second receiving opening on a top surface of the attachment member, both of which are adapted to interchangeably receive a circumference of a faucet spigot. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305512 | PULSED WATER FLUSH OF LIQUID FUEL VALVES AND COMBUSTION NOZZLES - A method of flushing liquid fuel from valves and nozzles in a gas turbine is conducted via a mixing valve including flow passages for fuel and water. In the method, water is flowed through the flow passages, and the flow is interrupted for a period of no flow. This flow profile is repeated such that the water flow is pulsed through the flow passages. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305513 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL TIME ENHANCING OF THE OPERATION OF A FLUID TRANSPORT PIPELINE - A real time method and dynamic logic-based system for enhancing the operation of a pipeline network is disclosed. The system and method perform monitoring of the operation of a pipeline network, generate alarms in response to differing levels of destabilized pipeline operations, manage the generation of alarms based upon known operating events and operating conditions, diagnose potential source of the detected destabilized events and manage the operation of the pipeline. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305514 | VALVE UNIT - A valve unit includes a housing which has a partition wall in which an opening portion is formed, a float valve which is disposed within a valve chamber R | 2014-10-16 |
20140305515 | LIQUID REPLENISHING DEVICE - The present invention provides a liquid replenishing device comprising a liquid storage tank, a chemical liquid supply pipeline, an ultrapure water supply pipeline, an ultrapure water quantitative supplement pipeline and a circulating pipeline. The chemical liquid supply pipeline supplies chemical liquids to the liquid storage tank. The ultrapure water supply pipeline supplies ultrapure water to the liquid storage tank. The ultrapure water quantitative supplement pipeline quantitatively replenishes ultrapure water to the liquid storage tank. One end of the circulating pipeline is connected with the outlet of the liquid storage tank, the other end of the circulating pipeline is connected with the inlet of the liquid storage tank. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305516 | Wall hydrant with integral shut-off valve - An embodiment wall hydrant includes a reservoir, conduits containing an operating rod assembly and a service rod assembly, and a fluid outlet with a hose connector. The service rod assembly allows water supply to the hydrant to be shut-off from the front of the hydrant which allows servicing of the hydrant without requiring water shut-off to all or a portion of the water supply to the building. Embodiments include a vacuum relief dual check valve assembly at the fluid outlet which prevents backflow of water into the hydrant. Embodiments include a box which protects the hydrant controls. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305517 | Fluid spill containment, location, and real time notification device with acoustic based sensor - Described herein is an autonomous fluid spill containment device for a pipeline having a carrier conduit for transporting a fluid and a containment conduit located around the carrier conduit to define an interstitial space for receiving fluid spilled from the carrier conduit. The device includes a spilled fluid barrier for stopping spilled fluid flow, which is located in the interstitial space and extends between the carrier conduit and the containment conduit. An acoustic sensor is located in the interstitial space for detecting spilled fluid flowing in the containment conduit, or in the carrier conduit for detecting fluid flow reduction. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305518 | Oilfield Safety Valve - An improved safety valve for oilfield operations comprising a first valve body comprising: an axial bore adapted to allow fluids to pass, a first end operatively engaging pump equipment, and a second end adapted to axially compress with a second valve body; the second valve body comprising an axial bore, adapted to axially compress with a second end of an intermediate valve body connector and the second end of the first valve body, and a second end operatively engaging pump equipment; the intermediate valve body connector having an axial bore and means for axial compression with the second valve body; the axial bores of the first and second valve bodies and the intermediate connector adapted to being axially aligned when compressed; and a valve internally disposed between the first valve body and the intermediate valve body connector and the second valve body and actuated by an externally accessible torque means. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305519 | EASY-CONNECT ATTACHMENT HEAD AND ADAPTER - An adapter connects to a valve to convert the valve of a type, such as but not limited to Schrader or Presta, to a uniform configuration. An attachment head for engages and creates a seal with the adapter and has a release mechanism to disengage the attachment head from the adapter. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305520 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A pressure relief valve for pressure equalization between an essentially closed space and the surrounding atmosphere is disclosed. The pressure relief valve includes a valve housing with:
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20140305521 | DYNAMIC VALVE SEAL ARRANGEMENT - A valve assembly for a fuel injector that includes a sleeve member having an interior chamber, a piston member supported for movement within the interior chamber of the sleeve member and separating an upstream pressure side of the valve assembly from a downstream pressure side of the valve assembly, and a dynamic sealing device mounted to one of the sleeve member and the piston member for sealingly isolating the upstream pressure side of the valve assembly from the downstream pressure side of the valve assembly. The dynamic sealing assembly includes a PTFE seal member having a generally C-shaped cross-section defining an internal cavity having an opening about the outer periphery thereof the seal member, and a helical spring disposed within the internal cavity of the seal member for providing a constant sealing force to the seal member. The dynamic sealing device is positioned in the valve assembly so that the opening of the internal cavity of the seal member faces away from the upstream pressure side of the valve assembly and towards the downstream pressure side of the valve assembly. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305522 | STREAM SWITCHING SYSTEM - Provided is a valve module for a stream selector that includes first and second pistons axially movable against a biasing force by fluid from an actuation passage acting on undersides of the respective pistons to move a valve head from a closed position to an open position where fluid flows from an inlet passage into a control chamber portion to an outlet passage. Thereby, the stream selector operates at significantly lower actuation air pressures, while providing a valve module that is backwards compatible. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305523 | Intake pipe for gas of an internal combustion engine with a flap unit - An intake pipe for intake gas of an internal combustion engine has an intake pipe channel and a flap unit with a flap shaft and a flap fixedly arranged on the flap shaft. The flap unit alternatingly opens or closes the intake pipe channel. A hollow insert body is disposed in the intake pipe channel, wherein the flap unit is arranged in the insert body and the flap is positioned in a hollow interior of the insert body. The insert body has opposite end faces and the opposite end faces are open. The flap shaft extends through opposite walls of the insert body in a radial direction relative to an insert body axis of the insert body. The insert body is rotatable on the flap shaft. A radial inner circumferential side of the insert body widens toward at least one of the open end faces. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305524 | Thermal Insulation Having An RFID Device - An insulation device for maintaining temperature of a process fluid equipment includes insulation material positioned on the process equipment and at least one RFID device located on or in the insulation material. Each RFID device can provide one or more functions such as identification of a blanket and monitoring of one or more parameters, such as environmental, mechanical, electrical, and operational parameters and conditions on piping, tanks, vessels and related process equipment. Information transmitted by the RFID device can be processed to provide temperature sensing, leak detection, a data logging/export function, and other functions. Operators of the process fluid equipment can use the RFID device information to monitor the system status and take corrective action if needed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305525 | AUTONOMOUS VALVE CONTROL AND MONITORING - Apparatus and associated methods relate to an autonomous controllable valve system for providing turbulent flow to a cleaning solution during a valve-cleaning operation, the valve system includes a valve and a valve controller, the valve has an MR sensor array arranged to receive a magnetic field from a magnet coupled to the valve stem, the MR sensor array generating signals indicative of a valve stem position, the valve controller receiving the position signals and generating a control signal for a valve actuator to move the valve stem to a cleaning position between a closed position and a maximal-open position. The cleaning position may be less than twenty percent of a distance between the closed position and the maximal open position. In an illustrative embodiment, the cleaning position may be predetermined to cause a turbulent flow of the cleaning solution. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305526 | MULTI-STREAM FEED INJECTOR - In certain embodiments, a feed injector system includes an inner channel configured to convey at least one of a solid fuel feed or a liquid reactant or moderator to a reaction zone. A first oxidizer channel extends around the inner channel, wherein the first oxidizer channel is configured to convey a first oxidizer stream to the reaction zone. A second oxidizer channel extends around the first oxidizer channel, wherein the second oxidizer channel is configured to convey a second oxidizer stream to the reaction zone. Additionally, a third channel extends around the inner channel and the first and second oxidizer channels, wherein the third channel is configured to convey at least one of the solid fuel feed or the liquid reactant or moderator to the reaction zone. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305527 | Adapter for a Transfer Device for a Fluid, and Transfer Device - The invention relates to an adapter ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305528 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A RATE OF FLOW OF AIR FLOWING ALONG AN AIR DUCT - The invention relates to a device ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305529 | ADDITIVE LAYER MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECT - An additive layer manufacturing method is disclosed for producing a three-dimensional object and a corresponding object. Layers of powder material are applied to a carrier and each layer is irradiated with a laser beam or a particle beam only in areas of the layer corresponding to the three-dimensional object to be produced. Irradiation occurs so the powder material in the corresponding areas is locally melted or sintered. An elongate portion of the object is constructed so longitudinal channels extend at an angle of more than 45° to the direction of the force of gravity, and along its entire length the longitudinal channels are formed so that in cross section perpendicular to the direction of extension of the elongate portion the minimum distance to the outer surface of the elongate portion is not smaller than the minimum distance to the closest neighbouring longitudinal channel or the closest neighbouring longitudinal channels. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305530 | EXPANDING MEDICAL DEVICE FORMED OF SLOTTED METAL TUBE - A slotted metal tube includes a wall with multiple slots cut through it wherein the slots and the bands between the slots are configured such that when an axial compression force is applied to the ends of the tube the bands expand outwards and form an overlapping flower petal pattern as the ends of the tube come closer together. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305531 | FLEXIBLE PIPE - A flexible pipe body for transporting production fluids containing one or more acidic components comprises a fluid-retaining inner polymeric barrier layer and at least one layer including a metallic component and arranged outside said barrier layer, wherein said polymeric barrier layer comprises a first, inner, sub-layer of a polymeric barrier material through which at least some of said acidic component may permeate and a second sub-layer formed on said first sub-layer including a material capable of reacting chemically with said acidic component to form reaction products which are non-corrosive to said metallic component. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305532 | UNBONDED FLEXIBLE PIPE - The invention concerns an unbonded flexible pipe for subsea transportation of fluids, the pipe comprises from inside and outwards a carcass, an inner sealing sheath, a pressure armor, and a tensile armor. The pressure armor comprises at least one helically wound elongate and interlocked element in the form of a strip with a cross-sectional profile comprising a planar mid section and a first and a second interlocking edge configured to have an angle to the planar mid section and to protrude in a direction away from the inner sealing sheath to provide a channel between the first and the second interlocking edges, the pressure armor further comprises at least one helically wound elongate and non-interlocked elongate element where windings of the non-interlocked elongate element are placed at least partly in the channel such that displacement with respect to the helically wound elongate and interlocked element is limited by the first and the second interlocking edges. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305533 | METHOD OF PRODUCING FLOW CHANNEL DEVICE, AND FLOW CHANNEL DEVICE - There is provided a method of producing a fluid channel device including laminating a plurality of polyimide films including at least one polyimide film having a port and at least one polyimide film having a channel, the polyimide films including at least one thermoplastic polyimide film; and adhering a plurality of the polyimide films by applying heat such that the ports are communicated with the channels. There is also provided the flow channel device produced by the method. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305534 | Insulation Jacket - An insulating member or tube having an expanded foam core layer surrounded by a layer or jacket of flexible solid rubber, wherein the core layer and the flexible rubber are formed of similar material with similar coefficients of thermal expansion. An insulating member or tube according to the present general inventive concept, by having a core layer and a cover layer with similar coefficients of thermal expansion, provides enhanced insulating capability over competing insulation systems and shows greater resistance to damage to the core layer from externally introduced moisture or other environmental factors. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305535 | Reinforced Liners for Pipelines - A reinforced pipeline liner designed to facilitate installation and systems and methods for producing and installing a reinforced pipeline liner. A reinforced pipeline liner can comprise a body portion having a layer of matrix material, the layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, and a plurality of interspersed reinforcement structures embedded within the body portion. The reinforcement structures are positioned between the inner surface and outer surface of the layer and circumferentially offset from the other reinforcement structures. Additionally, the body portion may have multiple thicknesses. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305536 | WRAPPABLE TEXTILE SLEEVE WITH EXTENDABLE ELECTRO-FUNCTIONAL YARN LEADS AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF - A wrappable textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a wall of interlaced yarn with opposite edges extending lengthwise between opposite ends. The opposite edges of the wall are wrappable to overlap one another to form a tubular cavity. At least one electro-functional member extends lengthwise between the opposite ends of the wall. The at least one electro-functional member is interlaced in the wall at a plurality of nodes and forms at least one unrestrained loop intermediate the opposite ends of the sleeve. The at least one electro-functional member has a straightened length that is greater than the straightened length of the sleeve, thereby allowing opposite ends of the at least one electro-functional member to be pulled axially outwardly away from the ends of the sleeve to form leads for attachment to a power source, which in turn constricts the at least one loop. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305537 | Fueling Station - Conventional fueling station has an intrinsic limitation of congested traffic flow, leading to under utilization of fuel dispensers and causing long waiting lines. This invention discloses a novel structure of a fueling station and the method of improving the traffic flow in the fueling station. The disclosed fueling station comprises a passage for entrance, a passage for exit, at least a sequence of two or more fuel dispensers arranged sequentially between said passage for entrance and said passage for exit, wherein each fuel dispenser has at least one fueling space, and said fueling space is configured to enable a vehicle to move into and out of said fueling space without being hindered by another vehicle at a different fueling space. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305538 | AUTOMATED TIRE INFLATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for inflating a tire including a base and a tire inflation line coupled with a pressure sensor. An air blast assembly includes a blast line fluidly coupled to a blast nozzle located on the base and configured to receive and direct pressurized gas from the blast line when the blast nozzle is in an air blast position relative to a tire and wheel assembly supported on the base. A device controller can monitor the pressure of a tire and wheel assembly and sense whether an effective tire bead seal has been formed. The device controller can generate a blast signal when no seal has been formed. A gas flow controller coupled to the air blast assembly and the device controller can be responsive to the blast signal to cause a blast of pressurized gas to be released from the blast nozzle to create an effective tire bead seal. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305539 | METHOD OF DRAINING A FLUID TANK IN A FLUID SEPARATION SYSTEM - A method of draining at least one liquid collector in a system for separating and collecting liquid contained in gas from a reservoir, wherein the liquid collector is connected to an outlet from a compressor, and a recirculation circuit between the outlet of the compressor and an inlet from the reservoir to a liquid separator to which the one liquid collector is connected downstream thereof, and which outlet is connected downstream to a transport pipe. The method comprises raising the pressure of the liquid in the e liquid collector to a higher pressure than the pressure in the inlet pipe or the transport pipe, and draining the liquid in the liquid collector upstream either to the inlet pipe or directly to the liquid separator via a first drain line, or alternatively downstream to the transport pipe via a second drain line. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305540 | METHOD FOR MANAGING ATMOSPHERE IN STORAGE CONTAINER - A method for managing an atmosphere in a storage container in a processing apparatus including a substrate transfer region and a container transfer region which are partitioned by a partition wall; a load port; a container keeping rack; and a cover opening/closing mechanism, includes substituting the internal atmosphere of the storage container that stores non-processed substrates with the inert gas for using the cover opening/closing mechanism; transferring the storage container of which the internal atmosphere has been substituted with the inert gas, to the container keeping rack and placing and keeping the storage container on the container keeping rack; and putting the storage container on standby on the container keeping rack while maintaining the atmosphere substituted with the inert gas. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305541 | Container Filling Valve - A fluid filling valve that dispensed fluid to a container in a swirl fashion providing smoother fills with less foam to enable fluids to be dispensed at higher temperatures than conventional filling valves. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305542 | PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FILLING BAGS - A packaging machine and method for filling bags with a supporting structure to which at least one filling box is fastened which includes a conveyor element and to which a weighing device and a filling spout are assigned. A control device is provided. The filling box is retained non-communicating with the supporting structure and the assigned filling box and is weighed separately by the assigned weighing device to discharge from the filling box a predefined quantity of intended fill product by way of differential weighing and to fill it into the bag through the tilling spout. The control device controls the strength of a volume flow into the bag over the time of the filling process so that the intended fill product is maintained at a high fill height while overflow is simultaneously prevented. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305543 | Unit Comprising A Refillable Bottle And A Source Of Product - The invention relates to a unit comprising a refillable bottle for dispensing a fluid product and a source ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305544 | AUTOMATED RESERVOIR FILL SYSTEM - An automated reservoir filling system for a portable medical device is disclosed. The system includes a vial sealed by a septum partially filled with a liquid and a gas occupying a headspace. The system further includes a reservoir with a volume defined between a reservoir septum and a plunger head. The plunger head is coupled to a plunger arm which is further coupled to a drive system. Further included is a transfer system with a vial end that pierces the vial septum and remains in contact with the liquid, and a reservoir end that pierces the reservoir septum and remains in the reservoir volume. A controller coupled to the drive system to actuates the drive system automatically drawing fluid from the vial to the reservoir through the degas system. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305545 | Automated System for Fueling Vehicles - An automated fueling system in which an operator remains in their vehicle. The fueling system is configured to obtain transaction information from the operator, align the vehicle relative to a fuel pump, and to deliver the fuel to the vehicle. Once the process is complete, the operator can drive their vehicle away from the station. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305546 | CONTAINER TREATMENT MODULE TO BE USED IN CONTAINER TREATMENT MACHINES - A container treatment module to be used in a container treatment machine, having a frame at which a turntable and a motor allocated to the turntable and a centering facility which may center a container on the turntable are disposed, and where the container treatment module comprises at least one device for mounting the container treatment module to the container treatment machine and/or another container treatment module. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305547 | DEVICE FOR EFFICIENTLY TRANSFERRING A BEVERAGE FROM A DISPENSER TO A CONTAINER - A device that efficiently transfers a beverage from a dispenser to a container with minimal loss of the beverage, and in the case of a gaseous beverage, with minimal formation of a foam “head” at the top of the beverage. A tubular element is designed to be retrofit to an existing beverage dispensing outlet, such as a spigot. The tubular element has a length selected to introduce the beverage directly out the bottom of the element and into the bottom of the container being filled with the beverage. The container fills with the beverage, such that the fill line of the beverage moves from the bottom of the glass, horizontal with the opening at the bottom of the element, then upward around the tubular element toward the rim of the container, thus minimizing the amount of beverage that may splash against the sides and outside of the container, and minimizing the amount of head forming at the top of a carbonated beverage. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305548 | CARBO-NITRIDING PROCESS FOR MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL AND STAINLESS STEEL ARTICLE HAVING IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE - A method for producing a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel article includes: providing an article comprised, at least in part, of a martensitic stainless steel, carburizing the article within a temperature range of 1625° F.-1680° F. (885° C.-916° C.), and then carbo-nitriding the article within a temperature range of 1575° F.-1625° F. (857° C.-885° C.). An article, such as a bearing ring, comprising such a case-hardened martensitic stainless steel is also disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305549 | AMORPHOUS ALLOY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An amorphous and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The amorphous alloy may have a formula of Zr | 2014-10-16 |
20140305550 | HIGH STRENGTH HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A high strength hot rolled steel sheet has a matrix that has a ferrite phase with an area ratio of 95% or more with respect to an overall structure; and a structure where a fine carbide is dispersedly precipitated, the fine carbide containing Ti and V having an average particle size of less than 10 nm in the matrix, the fine carbide has a volume fraction of 0.0050 or more with respect to the overall structure, a proportion of a number of carbides with a particle size of 30 nm or more containing Ti is less than 10% with respect to a total number of carbides, the high strength hot rolled steel sheet has a tensile strength of 980 MPa or more. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305551 | COPPER ALLOY MATERIAL FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A copper alloy material for electrical and electronic components and a method of preparing the same are disclosed. In particular, a copper alloy material with excellent mechanical strength characteristics, high electrical conductivity, and high thermal stability as a material for information transmission and electrical contact of connectors or the like for home appliances and automobiles, including semiconductor lead frames and a method of preparing the same are disclosed. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305552 | METHOD FOR HEAT-TREATING RING-SHAPED MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING RING-SHAPED MEMBER - A method for heat-treating a ring-shaped member includes the steps of: forming, by relatively rotating an coil along the circumferential direction of the formed body, an annular heated region in the formed body, the heated region having the steel austenitized therein; and simultaneously cooling a whole of the heated region to a temperature of not more than an M | 2014-10-16 |
20140305553 | HIGH-STRENGTH COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET HAVING SMALL VARIATIONS IN STRENGTH AND DUCTILITY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR THE SAME - A high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet has a chemical composition including C of 0.05% to 0.30%, Si of greater than 0% to 3.0%, Mn of 0.1% to 5.0%, P of greater than 0% to 0.1%, S of greater than 0% to 0.02%, Al of 0.01% to 1.0%, and N of greater than 0% to 0.01%, in mass percent, with the remainder including iron and inevitable impurities. The steel sheet has a microstructure containing ferrite as a soft primary phase in an area percentage of 20% to 50% with the remainder including tempered martensite and/or tempered bainite as a hard secondary phase. The ferrite grains are adapted to contain cementite particles having an appropriate size in an appropriate number density. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305554 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF TITANIUM ALLOY WITH HIGH-STRENGTH AND HIGH-FORMABILITY AND ITS TITANIUM ALLOY - A method of manufacturing a titanium alloy with high strength and high formability includes preparing a material and equipment for manufacturing a titanium alloy, manufacturing a titanium alloy having a lamellar structure (martensite structure) by cooling the prepared material with water after performing heat treatment at the beta transformation temperature or more, and rolling that makes ultrafine grains by finishing forming of the titanium alloy at a plastic instability temperature by gradually decreasing the forming temperature in accordance with an increase of a strain after starting the forming at the plastic instability temperature of more, under a condition of a low strain in which the strain is 2.5 or less, after the manufacturing of a titanium alloy having a lamellar structure. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305555 | Priming Mixtures for Small Arms - A primer for small arms ammunition including a primary explosive and an oxidizer system containing bismuth oxide is provided. A method of forming the primer and a small arms ammunition cartridge also is provided. The oxidizer system can be non-hygroscopic and non-toxic. The primer can include reducing agents or fuels, sensitizers, binders and gas producing agents. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305556 | WIPER GUARD - The wiper guard is a form-fitting sheath produced in a lightweight but tough and durable, heat-, cold-, and UV-resistant vinyl. The closed end of the sheath constitutes a scabbard which slides over one end of the wiper-blade. The second half of the wiper guard folds over the second half of the wiper blade longitudinally and is equipped with mating strips of VELCRO® along the top and bottom edges to fasten the wiper guard in place. A central VELCRO® tab connects the two halves of the wiper guard together. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305557 | SECURE, PROTECTIVE COVER FOR USE WITH HOT APPLIANCES - A secure cover for a hot appliance made with heat resistant material having an insulation layer between heat resistant layers that can be stitched with heat resistant thread. The cover prevents users from burning themselves and can be in a shape that covers the hot part of the appliance. The cover has an encasement enclosing a band. The encasement runs along the cover's perimeter and secures the cover on the appliance. The cover may include flares that are used to attach the secure cover to the hot appliance without having the user's fingers approach too close to the hot metal of the appliance. The cover transmits heat, allowing the individual to be aware of the fact that the appliance is hot. The cover may include temperature sensitive fabric, a light indicator or other visual display with a written indication that the appliance is hot. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305558 | TYRE HAVING A TREAD COMPRISING AN IMPREGNATED FELT - A tyre is provided with a tread that includes a felt. The felt is impregnated with a thermoplastic elastomer material. Fibres of the felt are selected from a group that includes: textile fibres, inorganic fibres, and mixtures of textile fibres and inorganic fibres. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305559 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire has a tread portion provided with an asymmetrical tread pattern and comprising an inboard shoulder land portion, an inboard shoulder main groove, an inboard middle land portion, an inboard crown main groove, a center land portion, an outboard crown main groove, an outboard middle land portion, an outboard shoulder main groove, and an outboard shoulder land portion. The inboard middle land portion is provided with inboard middle axial grooves extending from the inboard shoulder main groove and each comprising a main portion and a turnback portion. The inboard shoulder land portion is provided with inboard shoulder sipes extending from the inboard shoulder main groove. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305560 | MOTORCYCLE TIRE - A motorcycle tire includes a tread portion having a designated rotational direction, the tread portion provided with first inclined grooves extending from a central region to a shoulder region, and second inclined grooves extending from a middle region to the shoulder region. Each first inclined groove includes a first tapered portion, and each second inclined groove includes a second tapered portion. In a pair of the first and second inclined grooves that are arranged closest to each other, the second tapered portion is located behind a forward of the first tapered portion such that a straight line connecting between a forward of the second tapered portion and a backward of the first tapered portion has an angle of from 85 to 90 degrees with respect to a circumferential direction of the tire. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305561 | SEMI-HOLLOW PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINES, IN PARTICULAR FOR SOWING MACHINES - The semi-hollow pneumatic tire ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305562 | TIRE AND MOLD FOR MOLDING TIRE - The present invention provides a tire at least comprising: a tread portion having a ground contact surface; and a large number of projections formed in at least a portion of the ground contact surface so as to each have a radius of curvature in a predetermined range. The present invention also provides a mold for molding a tire, comprising: a ground contact surface molding surface; and a large number of recessed portions formed in at least a portion of the ground contact surface molding surface so as to each have a radius of curvature in a predetermined range. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305563 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A middle land portion includes middle sipes and middle lateral grooves. A shoulder land portion includes shoulder lateral grooves and shoulder sipes. A ratio Ems/Ema is smaller than a ratio Ess/Esa. Ems denotes a total of elements of edge lengths of the middle sipes in an axial direction of the tire. Ema denotes a total of elements of edge lengths of the middle sipes and the middle lateral grooves in the axial direction. Ess denotes a total of elements of edge lengths of the shoulder sipes in the axial direction. Esa denotes a total of elements of edge lengths of the shoulder sipes and the shoulder lateral grooves in the axial direction. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305564 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire includes a tread having a center main groove and a pair of shoulder main grooves. A pair of middle land sections in the tread is positioned between the shoulder and center grooves. Each of the shoulder and center grooves has a groove width set in range of 7 to 9% of width of the tread footprint. An outer middle land portion is divided into first and second middle land portions by a middle narrow groove. The first land portion forms rib. The second land portion has outer middle lateral grooves connected to the center groove and the narrow groove. Each lateral groove includes first portion, second portion having the opposite inclination to the first portion and connection portion between the first and second portions. The connection portion is positioned on the center groove side from the center of the outer land portion in the axial direction. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305565 | MOLD COMPRISING A CAVITY FOR MOLDING A CLOSING-OFF DEVICE IN A GROOVE - A molding element for a mold for vulcanizing a tread of a tire, comprising a base able to mold part of the tread surface of the tread and a bar able to mold a groove in the tread, the bar comprising two longitudinal faces extending along its length and projecting from the base and an upper face connecting the longitudinal faces. The molding element comprises a contact edge formed by the base and the bar, intended to come into contact with another molding element to form all or part of the vulcanizing mold, and further comprising at least one recess in the bar, which opens onto the upper face and onto the contact edge, but does not open onto the longitudinal faces of the bar. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305566 | Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire includes the belt layer that is formed by laminating the circumferential reinforcing layer and the pair of cross belts. Also, the tire external diameter R at the point of intersection O of the tire equatorial plane CL and the tread profile, the distance D | 2014-10-16 |
20140305567 | RUN FLAT TIRE - [Object] To provide a pneumatic tire | 2014-10-16 |
20140305568 | TIRE, THE CARCASS REINFORCEMENT OF WHICH IS REINFORCED WITH A LAYER OF REINFORCING ELEMENTS IN THE BEAD REGION - Tire having a radial carcass reinforcement anchored in each bead by an upturn around a bead wire, reinforced by at least one layer of reinforcing elements turned up around the bead wire, one end of said at least one layer of reinforcing elements being axially on the outside of the carcass reinforcement upturn and radially on the inside of the end of said upturn, the other end turned up around the bead wire being axially on the inside of the carcass reinforcement. The reinforcing elements are non-wrapped metal cords with saturated layers, having, in a permeability test, a flow rate of less than 5 cm | 2014-10-16 |
20140305569 | WEIGHT-BEARING ADHESIVES WITH ADJUSTABLE ANGLES - The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices that are high-load bearing and highly stable while allowing adjustment of the weight-bearing angle in a wide range, thereby greatly expanding the scope of applications for technology. Adhesive systems and devices of the invention can be designed to fit applications ranging from household weight-bearing shelves and holders, components for transportation, athletic equipment, labels and advertising posts, automobile interior trims, permanent or reversible fasteners, as well as instruments and devices for industrial, commercial, medical or military applications. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305570 | FIBER STACKING DEVICE - A rotating drum ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305571 | Formation of A Transparent Conductive Film By Interfacial Graphene Assembly - Advantageous films and coatings (e.g., transparent conductive films), and improved methods for fabricating such films and/or coatings, are provided. The improved methods for fabricating transparent conductive films/coatings may involve trapping at least a portion of a layered material (e.g., graphene sheet(s) or layer(s) of graphite) at an interface of a phase separated system (e.g., at an interface of two non-mixing solvents). Transparent, one to four layer, conductive films/coatings of pristine natural flake graphene are produced by kinetically trapping graphene sheets at an interface of a phase separated system (e.g., at an oil/water interface). | 2014-10-16 |
20140305572 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A BODY ADHERING ABSORBENT ARTICLE ORIENTATED IN THE CROSS-MACHINE DIRECTION WITH REDUCED CURL - The present disclosure provides methods of manufacturing a body adhering absorbent article oriented in the machine direction wherein the body adhering absorbent articles have reduced or eliminated curl. The articles are manufactured with reduced curl by selectively reducing or eliminating the shell elastic tension in regions where components of the body adhering absorbent article are to be attached to form the composite absorbent article web. In certain aspects the body adhering absorbent articles are manufactured by supplying an elastic web of shell material having a longitudinal and transverse direction, stretching the web of shell material in the longitudinal direction, deadening at least one region of the stretched web of shell material, attaching at least one absorbent article component to at least a portion of the longitudinal deadened zone to form a composite web material, and cutting the composite web material to form a body adhering absorbent article. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305573 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEATING HEAT-SHRINKABLE PIPE SLEEVES - A heat-delivery apparatus ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305574 | MACHINE FOR OPTICAL BONDING, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - An adhesive application valve comprising an applicator, a Z-axis actuator operably connected to the applicator, wherein the Z-axis actuator and the rotation device are each capable of moving independently of each other to position the applicator in a position to apply an amount of adhesive to a top substrate prior to bonding with a bottom substrate is provided. Furthermore, a machine comprising an end effector, and an adhesive application valve configured to apply an amount of adhesive onto the top substrate, the end effector configured to place the top substrate into a position of engagement with the adhesive application valve, and place the top substrate onto the bottom substrate to facilitate initial contact between the adhesive applied to the top substrate and a fill material applied to the bottom substrate is also provided. A method of optical bonding is further provided. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305575 | APPARATUS FOR BUTT JOINING SHEET MEMBERS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - An apparatus for butt joining sheet members has a supporting plate ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305576 | LAMINATING FOIL - A laminating foil for weld encasing sheet material using two laminating foil sheets made from laminating foil and placed on top of one another, wherein the laminating foil is provided as a composite foil with a foil layer made from a transparent, in particular crystal clear plastic material with a glue layer made from a melt glue provided thereon, wherein the melt glue is transparent, in particular crystal clear, after laminating the sheet material, wherein the foil layer is made from a biodegradable plastic material, in particular a bio plastic material. The invention also relates to a use of the laminating foil. | 2014-10-16 |
20140305577 | FOIL STAMPING METHOD AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE - A foil stamping method and device according to which a surface of a printing product (D) is provided with an adhesive layer in places intended to be imprinted and a transfer layer sticking to the printing product (D) in places intended to be imprinted. Prior to foil printing, a build-up adhesive is applied to the printing product (D), instead of or in addition to the adhesive layer, in the places intended to be semi-embossed and the pressure acts evenly across the entire surface of the printing product (D), namely also on the raised places resulting from semi-embossing and the remaining surroundings during foil printing. A foil transfer means ( | 2014-10-16 |
20140305578 | METHOD FOR LAMINATING POLARIZATION FILM - The present invention provides a method for laminating a polarization film, which includes the following steps: (1) providing a substrate and a polarization film, wherein the polarization film comprises a release sheet laminated thereon; (2) with the release sheet being peeled off, bringing the polarization film toward the substrate in such a way that the lamination surface of the polarization film is attached to a starting end of the substrate; (3) providing a roller and heating the roller to 35° C.-70° C.; and (4) using the roller to roll and press the polarization film in order to have the polarization film attached to and laminated on the substrate. In the method for laminating a polarization film according to the present invention, a roller is formed by selecting and using a material that shows temperature resistance and insulation and has a predetermined hardness and a heating device is arranged in the roller, so that the roller, when used to press and laminate a polarization film to a substrate, is kept at a temperature of 35° C.-70° C. and thus the polarization film is sufficiently heated during the process when the roller is pressing and laminating the polarization film to effectively prevent air bubbles from occurring between the polarization film and the substrate, effectively shorten a subsequent de-bubbling process carried out by a de-bubbling device thereby increasing, to a great extent, the manufacture efficiency and lower down the manufacture cost. | 2014-10-16 |