43rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140311545 | ELECTRICITY GENERATOR - The present invention relates to a portable electric generator comprising a heating plate and cooling means between which there is arranged at least one thermoelectric plate where the electric current generated between the heating plate and the cooling means when the plate is at a temperature greater than that of the cooling means is collected, a potential difference being established as a result. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311546 | METHOD FOR DISCONNECTING A PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY AND PHOTOVOLTAIC ASSEMBLY - A method for disconnecting a photovoltaic assembly, wherein the photovoltaic assembly includes the following: a string having a plurality of photovoltaic modules having a plurality of solar cells, an electrical line, which connects the individual photovoltaic modules to one another to form the string and serve the purpose of conducting the current produced by the individual solar cells in the photovoltaic modules to a common inverter. The photovoltaic assembly is disconnected by a disconnection signal in a hazard situation. Furthermore, in order to ensure increased safety in an emergency situation, provision is made for the disconnection signal to be conducted via the electrical line to the individual photovoltaic modules in the string, for the disconnection signal to be detected at the respective photovoltaic module and for the respective photovoltaic module to be disconnected via a switching device arranged at the respective photovoltaic module. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311547 | Distributor Load Cell for Determining Phase Current in Photovoltaic Installations - The invention proposes: a distributor measuring box ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311548 | SOLAR CELL MODULE - A solar cell module according to an embodiment includes a support substrate; a solar cell on the support substrate; and a bus bar on the solar cell, wherein the bus bar is prepared as a plurality of rods. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311549 | SOLAR-POWER ENHANCING MODULE AND SUN TRACKING SYSTEM THEREOF - The present disclosure provides a solar-power enhancing module comprising: a base plate and a plurality of photovoltaic units disposed on the base plate. Each of the photovoltaic units comprises: a solar panel, a pair of first reflector boards and a pair of second reflector boards. The two first reflector boards are disposed at two opposite sides of the photovoltaic unit. Each of the first reflector boards has a first reflector face at the front thereof. The two second reflector boards are disposed at the other two sides of the photovoltaic unit. Each of the second reflector boards has a second reflector face at the front thereof. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311550 | LOW WIND RESISTANCE SELF BALLASTING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEMS - This disclosure provides a photovoltaic module array mounting system comprising a photovoltaic module array comprising a plurality of photovoltaic modules. An individual photovoltaic module of the plurality can include one or more photovoltaic cells that can be configured to generate electricity upon exposure to light. The system can further comprise a first mounting structure comprising a frame that mounts the photovoltaic module array. The first mounting structure can permit rotation of an individual photovoltaic module of the plurality of photovoltaic modules of the photovoltaic module array. The system can further comprise a second mounting structure mounted to the first mounting structure with the aid of a plurality of posts. The second mounting structure comprises modular elements that are configured to couple to one another with the aid of snap-in feature | 2014-10-23 |
20140311551 | Solar energy system - A solar energy system includes a solar energy receiver and a matrix of pipes containing a working fluid attached to the bottom side of the receiver. The matrix is a plurality of vertically-tilted pipes and at least three horizontal pipes arranged in a specific order and have a defined function. The working fluid absorbs heat and changes from a liquid to a gas. The system further includes a thermal storage tank, which includes a heat storage medium and a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger receives evaporated working fluid from one of the horizontal pipes, condenses the working fluid vapor by transferring heat to the heat storage medium. When water is the working fluid, a distilled water storage tank may be connected to the heat exchanger to receive distilled water. When recirculation of the working fluid is desired, condensed liquid from the heat exchanger is flowed to a horizontal pipe. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311552 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE MOUNTING AND BONDING CLIP - A mounting/bonding clip for use with photovoltaic (PV) modules of the type including an electrically conductive frame and separated by a gap, the clip comprising an electrically conductive body comprising a central portion and first and second spaced-apart arms extending from the central portion. Each arm has first and second outer ends with frame surface-disrupting, electrical contact elements at the outer ends. Each arm extends from the central portion at an obtuse angle to the central portion. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311553 | CORRUGATED PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET - A mounting bracket ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311554 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE INSULATING HYBRID PHOTOVOLTAIC-THERMAL SOLAR PANEL CORE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a high-performance insulating hybrid photovoltaic-thermal solar panel core. The high-performance insulating hybrid photovoltaic-thermal solar panel core allows the polymer aluminum-based integrated plate to have a better light transmission as made of transparent polyethylene terephthalate, and contains a high temperature resistant insulating tape that completely encloses the edge of the aluminum-based integrated plate thus to enhance the insulation of the assembly. The high-performance insulating hybrid photovoltaic-thermal solar panel core is widely applied to the field of renewable energy source application products, such as solar water pumps, hybrid photovoltaic-thermal solar building members, solar heating systems, etc., thereby improving the aesthetics and insulation of the products. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311555 | ENCAPSULATION FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE - A photovoltaic module comprising a photovoltaic layer ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311556 | FLEXIBLE LOW MODULUS PHOTOVOLTAIC BUILDING SHEATHING MEMBER - The present invention is premised upon -m improved photovoltaic building sheathing member (“PV device”), more particularly to a flexible low modulus photovoltaic building sheathing member, the member comprising: a flexible photovoltaic cell assembly, a body portion comprised of a body material and connected to a; peripheral edge segment of the photovoltaic cell assembly, wherein the body portion has a cross-sectional area of at least 35 mm | 2014-10-23 |
20140311557 | SEALING MATERIAL SHEET FOR SOLAR CELL MODULES - Provided is a sealing material sheet for solar cell modules, which is obtained by irradiating a polyethylene resin with ionizing radiation and has high transparency, heat resistance and adhesion at the same time. This sealing material sheet for solar cell modules contains a low density polyethylene having a density of 0.900 g/cm | 2014-10-23 |
20140311558 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate containing impurities of a first conductive type, a back surface field region which is positioned on a back surface of the semiconductor substrate and is doped more than the semiconductor substrate with impurities of the first conductive type, an emitter region which is on the back surface of the semiconductor substrate adjacent to the back surface field region and contains impurities of a second conductive type different than the first conductive type, a metal layer which contains impurities of the second conductive type and on a back surface of the emitter region, a back passivation layer exposing a portion of the back surface field region and a portion of the metal layer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311559 | THE DUAL SURFACE SUNLIGHT TRAPPING PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR LEAF MODULE - We describe an invention, the Photovoltaic Solar Leaf Module, comprising of an active photovoltaic (PV) thin film layer being sandwiched and laminated by two sheets of light trapping surface textured polymer, which also form a durable, light weight and flexible protective casing around the active PV thin film layer, which is capable of absorbing sunlight on its front and back surfaces. A method of mounting our PV leaf module is described whereby many PV solar leaf modules are mounted in an array onto many horizontal rods, which are then mounted along a vertical pole supported by a base, which is attached to the ground surface. Another method of mounting the PV leaf module is also described whereby many PV solar leaf modules are electrically and mechanically attached to a long flexible electrical cord, forming an array of many PV solar leaf modules along the length of the flexible electrical cord. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311560 | MULTILAYER LAMINATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - A multilayer laminate for a photovoltaic device includes a barrier polymer layer. The barrier polymer layer includes a fluoropolymer layer disposed on a polyester layer. A polymeric support layer is disposed on the polyester layer of the barrier polymer layer and a conductive layer is disposed on the polymeric support layer. The conductive layer includes a copper layer disposed on an aluminum layer, wherein the conductive layer is patterned. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311561 | MULTILAYER LAMINATE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC APPLICATIONS - A multilayer laminate for a photovoltaic device includes a barrier polymer layer. The barrier polymer layer includes a fluoropolymer layer disposed on a polyester layer. A polymeric support layer is disposed on the polyester layer of the barrier polymer layer and a conductive layer is disposed on the polymeric support layer. The conductive layer includes a copper layer disposed on an aluminum layer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311562 | SOLAR CELL - Disclosed is a solar cell including a semiconductor substrate, an emitter layer formed at the semiconductor substrate, the emitter layer being a conductive type different from that of the semiconductor substrate, a back surface field layer formed at the semiconductor substrate, the back surface field layer being the same conductive type as that of the semiconductor substrate, a first electrode electrically connected to the emitter layer, and a second electrode electrically connected to the back surface field layer. The second electrode includes a plurality of finger electrodes arranged at a first pitch, the back surface field layer includes a plurality of first portions corresponding to the respective finger electrodes, and at least one connecting projection protrudes from any one of each finger electrode and each first portion. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311563 | Method Of Manufacturing A Solar Cell With Local Back Contacts - The invention relates to the manufacturing process of a solar cell ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311564 | ZNMGO FILM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ZNMGO FILM - A method of manufacturing a ZnMgO film includes the steps of in order: dissolving a zinc material and a magnesium material in an aqueous ammonia solution having a temperature at which, in an aqueous solution state diagram which represents ion concentrations on a vertical axis and pH on a horizontal axis, a line a demarcated by a region where Zn(OH) | 2014-10-23 |
20140311565 | SOLAR CELL APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell apparatus according to the embodiment includes a substrate including a top surface and a bottom surface which are opposite to each other; a back electrode layer on the top surface of the substrate; a light absorbing layer on the back electrode layer; a front electrode layer on the light absorbing layer; a connecting member on the bottom surface of the substrate; and a bus bar connected to the connecting member, wherein the bus bar comprises: an electrode contact portion making contact with the back electrode layer; and a substrate contact portion making contact with the substrate. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311566 | MICROSTRUCTURED WAVELENGTH CONVERSION FILMS FOR ENHANCED SOLAR HARVESTING EFFICIENCY - Described herein are microstructured wavelength conversion films for enhanced solar harvesting efficiency of photovoltaic devices or solar cells. The microstructured wavelength conversion film comprises a luminescent medium that is provided with a microstructured surface, where the luminescent medium and the microstructured surface can be combined into a single layer or made up of two or more separate layers. A photovoltaic module which utilizes the medium to improve the performance of photovoltaic devices or solar cells is also provided, along with a method of improving a solar cell or photovoltaic device by utilizing the microstructured wavelength conversion film. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311567 | SOLAR CELL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate, a tunneling layer on one surface of the semiconductor substrate, a first conductive type area on the tunneling layer, a second conductive type area on the tunneling layer such that the second conductive type area is separated from the first conductive type area, and a barrier area interposed between the first conductive type area and the second conductive type area such that the barrier area separates the first conductive type area from the second conductive type area. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311568 | SOLAR CELL WITH ANTI-REFLECTION STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell with an anti-reflection structure comprises a solar cell substrate, a meshed electric-conduction layer formed on one surface of the solar cell substrate, a plurality of microspheres disposed on the meshed electric-conduction layer, and a dielectric layer. The microspheres have a diameter of 0.1-50 μm. The dielectric layer is formed between the meshed electric-conduction layer and the microspheres, and has a thickness smaller than the diameter of the microspheres to make the microspheres protrude from the dielectric layer. The meshed electric-conduction layer is formed via a screen-printing method. The present invention uses the microspheres and the meshed electric-conduction layer to achieve an excellent anti-reflection effect. Further, the present invention has the advantages of a simple fabrication process and a low fabrication cost. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311569 | SOLAR CELL WITH OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTI-REFLECTION STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A solar cell with an omnidirectional anti-reflection structure comprises a solar cell substrate, a transparent electric-conduction layer formed on one surface of the solar cell substrate, a plurality of microspheres formed on the transparent electric-conduction layer, and a dielectric layer. The microspheres have a diameter of 0.1-100 μm. The dielectric layer is formed among the microspheres, and covers the surface of the transparent electric-conduction layer without the microspheres and has a thickness smaller than the diameter of the microspheres. Thus, the above-mentioned structure can enhance the absorption of the short-wavelength spectrum and increase the short-circuit current. Further, the structure with the microspheres is adaptable to the omnidirectional light absorption at various incident angles. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311570 | MULTI-LAYERED WAVEGUIDE FOR CAPTURING SOLAR ENERGY - A waveguide for use in solar power systems to capture sunlight without solar tracking. The waveguide includes a first transparent layer with a first surface receiving sunlight, and the waveguide includes a second surface, opposite the first surface of the first layer, including recessed surfaces (or “microstructures”) each defined by sidewalls extending from the second surface toward the first surface of the first layer. The waveguide includes a second layer of transparent material with a first surface proximate to the second surface of the first layer for receiving a portion of the sunlight transmitted through the first layer. The second layer has a second surface, opposite the first surface, including recessed surfaces of the same or differing shape, size, location, and orientation as those of the first layer. The recessed surfaces of the first and second layers capture sunlight of differing ranges of incidence angles with total internal reflection (TIR). | 2014-10-23 |
20140311571 | SOLAR CELL SEALING FILM AND SOLAR CELL USING THE SAME - To provide a solar cell sealing film which is suppressed in acid generation, and which has high transparency and improved insulation properties. A solar cell sealing film containing ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer (EMMA), and a crosslinker, wherein a mass ratio of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer to the ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer (EVA:EMMA) is in the range of from 10:90 to 90:10. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311572 | LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATOR WITH NANOSTRUCTURED LUMINESCENT LAYER - A luminescent solar concentrator, comprising: at least one luminescent device ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311573 | Solar Cell With Selectively Doped Conductive Oxide Layer And Method Of Making The Same - A method of making a coated substrate having a transparent conductive oxide layer with a dopant selectively distributed in the layer includes selectively supplying an oxide precursor material and a dopant precursor material to each coating cell of a multi-cell chemical vapor deposition coater, wherein the amount of dopant material supplied is selected to vary the dopant content versus coating depth in the resultant coating. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311574 | Self-Aligned Deposition of Silica Layers for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells - The application is directed to improved dye-sensitized solar cells and methods for making the same. In accordance with certain embodiments, dye-sensitized anodes are exposed to a vapor including at least one chemical that reacts with the catalytically active material of the anode to deposit a silica layer only on regions that are not covered with the dyes. The resulting self-aligned silica layers provide increased efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells by reducing the leakage current from the anode to the electrolyte. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311575 | MODIFIED SURFACE - The present invention relates to modified surfaces. The surfaces comprise an inorganic material on which a phosphinic acid derivative is adsorbed. The phosphinic acid thus turns out to be a new anchoring group useful for surface derivatisation. The invention has many applications for photoelectric conversion devices, batteries, capacitors, electrochromic displays, chemical sensors, biological sensors, light emitting diodes, electrodes, semiconductors, separation membranes, selective adsorbents, adsorbents for HPLC, catalysts, implants, nanoparticles, antiadhesives, and anticorrosion coatings, for example. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311576 | Integrated Hydraulic Accumulator Dual Shut-Off Valve - An integrated shut-off valve unit for a hydraulic accumulator comprises primary and secondary shut-off valves. In a first closed state, where only the primary shut-off valve is closed, auxiliary portions of a hydraulic circuit are energized without energizing the power-producing portion. In a second closed state, both valves are closed, isolating all portions of the circuit. The valve unit is opened from the first closed state by equalizing pressure across the primary shut-off valve and commanding it open. The valve unit is opened from the second closed state by pumping fluid across the secondary valve toward the hydraulic accumulator. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311577 | SELF REPLENISHING ACCUMULATOR - An accumulator includes a cylinder for containing a working fluid and a first volume of pressurized gas, the gas and fluid being separated by a displaceable piston and a first seal contacting the piston and the cylinder, a reservoir carried on the piston for containing a second volume of pressurized gas, and a device that permits gas flow from the second volume into the first volume. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311578 | CONNECTOR WITH DOUBLE LUMEN TUBE - The present invention relates to the invention relates to an assembly of a dual lumen tubing as described above and a dual bore connector as described above having a first flow conduit along the first lumen and the first bore, and having a second flow conduit from the second bore, via a circumferential groove and along the second lumen. Such an assembly may be used in connection with an extracorporeal circuit of a haemodialysis machine or an infusion set. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311579 | Breakaway Assembly with Relief Valve - A breakaway assembly including a first connector and a second connector that is releasably coupleable to the first connector. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the first and second connectors are coupled and together define a fluid path through which fluid is flowable, and a second configuration in which the first and second connectors are axially separated. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a sufficient separation force is applied to the assembly, and to be moved from the second configuration to the first configuration when a sufficient connecting force is applied to the assembly. The assembly includes a closure valve positioned in one of the first or second connectors, wherein the closure valve is configured to be in an open position when the assembly is in the first configuration to allow fluid to flow therethrough, and to be in a closed position when the assembly is in the second configuration to generally block the flow of fluid therethrough. The assembly further includes a bleed valve configured to allow at least some fluid trapped by the closure valve to escape to reduce a pressure of the fluid trapped by the closure valve. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311580 | AIR INTAKE AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - An air intake guide for a jet propulsion power plant for a supersonic aircraft comprises an intake aperture, an intake centre body and an intake adjustment device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311581 | PRESSURE CONTROLLER CONFIGURATION FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING APPLICATIONS - An exemplary semiconductor processing system may include a processing chamber and a first pressure regulating device coupled with the processing chamber. A second pressure regulating device may also be coupled with the processing chamber separate from the first pressure regulating device. A first pump may be fluidly coupled with the first pressure regulating device and fluidly isolated from the second pressure regulating device. A second fluid pump may be fluidly coupled with the second pressure regulating device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311582 | Thermally Regulated Fluid Transport System and Methods Thereof - A fluid transport system and related methods is disclosed. The fluid transport system includes an elongated conduit having at least one fluid-transporting pathway. At least one heat tracing structure is bonded to a surface of the elongated conduit. A thermal conductor is removably positioned within the at least one heat tracing structure, wherein a quantity of thermal energy is transferred from the thermal conductor to the at least one fluid-transporting pathway. A bundle jacket is positioned about the exterior of the elongated conduit and the at least one heat tracing structure. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311583 | DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR DEMOUNTING A FLANGE - The present invention relates to a device for use with demounting flanges that are coupled by means of flange bolts, comprising a housing with an inside that is embodied for adjacent positioning at a radial outer circumference of said coupled flanges, the device comprising a connection for removal of fluids that is released from between said flanges and the housing being embodied for being positioned against said coupled flanges while not obstructing said flange bolts. The device is characterized in that it further comprises an air intake for supplying air from the surrounding to a space defined by the flanges and the device according to the invention. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311584 | METHOD FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID FROM A TANK OF A STRICKEN SHIP - This method for discharging liquid from a tank of a ship that is partially out of the water and has at least one technical access ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311585 | FILTER BYPASS VALVE - A piston has a closure face closing off a cavity defined radially inwardly and downstream of an upstream end. The closure face is spaced from the upstream end by a first distance. The piston has a cavity extending in a downstream direction away from an opposed side of the closure face to a second end. A piston diameter is defined to an outer periphery of a cylindrical portion forming a seal face. A ratio of the piston diameter to the first distance is between 3.05 and 6.31. A valve sleeve has windows formed to allow flow of fluid from a sleeve internal bore through the windows and to a downstream port. A ratio of the inner diameter to the axial dimension of the windows is between 0.91 and 1.02. A ratio of the inner diameter to a circumferential dimension of the windows is between 1.55 and 1.85. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311586 | DUAL POPPET PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE - A control valve for hydraulic media is provided. The control valve includes a valve body having four ports. A first seat, a second seat, and a dual seat are positioned in the valve body between the ports. Two poppets, each including a disc and a cup, with a spring located therebetween, are arranged on a cylindrical pin with an enlarged engagement portion that is slidably supported within the valve body. A solenoid assembly movable in an axial direction within the valve body contacts the cylindrical pin and adjusts the position of the discs and cups of the poppets with respect to the seats of the valve body to minimize unwanted leakage between the ports. This configuration comprises four variable orifices that cooperate to provide controlled flow during different energizing phases of the solenoid assembly. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311587 | Water Supply Conduit Heating Device - Embodiments of the Water Supply Conduit Heating are comprised of a control apparatus and a delivery apparatus. The control apparatus is comprised of two electrically actuated solenoid valves, a pump, a hot water connection, a cold water connection, an electronic control, a temperature sensor, and a double-pipe source connection. The two electrically actuated solenoid valves are controlled by the electronic control. As the temperature of the fluid inbound from the source varies, the electronic control adjusts the mix of hot water and cold water from the hot water connection and the cold water connection to provide an appropriate temperature fluid to the outbound fluid to the source connection. The electronic control is used to measure the temperature of the fluid in the conduit and to direct fluid into the conduit as required to control fluid temperature. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311588 | NUCLEAR GRADE AIR ACCUMULATION, INDICATION AND VENTING DEVICE - A device for accumulating, isolating, indicating and venting accumulated gas in a fluid system pipe includes a main pipe fitting affixed to a system pipe in which a hole has been drilled. A standpipe attached to the pipe fitting houses a magnetic float. A magnetic-float level indicator exterior to the pipe indicates the magnetic float's level. A valve attached to the standpipe above the magnetic float allows controlled ventilation of the gas in the standpipe and thus in the piping system. G ras from the system pipe accumulates in the standpipe, removed from the primary fluid flow path of the system pipe. In the standpipe, as the liquid/gas interface drops, the float drops to a pre-determined level, at which point the user vents the gas from the piping system, causing the magnetic float to rise indicating that gas is again at acceptable levels in the piping system. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311589 | MULTI-PORT CONNECTOR FOR FLUID ASSEMBLIES - A multi-port connector is provided with a body having an inlet port associated with a primary outlet port and a plurality of auxiliary outlet ports. The auxiliary outlet ports may include valve systems for selective fluid engagement with a fluid source. The primary outlet port of the body is valve-free in some embodiments, allowing the connector to be coupled with additional multi-port connectors to form multi-line fluid manifolds. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311590 | ANTIOXIDANT GAS SUPPLY UNIT - Provided is an antioxidant gas supply unit including: a base body ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311591 | Liquid Natural Gas Cooling On The Fly - Described herein are systems and methods for cryogenic fluid delivery to achieve the lowest reasonable saturation pressure while dispensing a cryogenic fluid such as liquefied natural gas to a holding tank on a use device. The systems and methods utilize a liquid nitrogen component and a liquefaction engine, very cold liquefied natural gas and a liquefaction engine, or a combination of both very cold liquefied natural gas and a liquid nitrogen component to deliver LNG to a holding tank on a use device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311592 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL OUTLET DEVICE - It is a temperature control outlet device, including parts as body, faceplate communicating with the outlet end of the body, and the outlet assembly inside the body. The said outlet assembly includes a valve connected to the said body The said valve includes a mainstream and a diversion vent. There is a valve rod inside the channel of the said mainstream, which will open/close the said mainstream flow through a bias spring on the bottom and a memory spring on the top. The said diversion vent is connected to the diversion assembly and then makes a diversion channel. The said diversion assembly includes a switching rod with one end connected to a captured spring and the other end connected to a button so as to open/close the diversion channel. The invention of the claimed temperature control device will automatically stop outflow after running out cold water so as to save hot water and time in a way to make it more practical. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311593 | Relief Valve - A relief valve having a crenelated exhaust ring surrounding the poppet. The crenelated exhaust ring comprises a series of alternating crenels and merlons which together define an increasing cross-sectional exhaust area circumferentially about the poppet during cracking (i.e., once the pressure in the inflatable device exceeds the cracking pressure) as the poppet rises in the relief valve in response to increased pressures and, conversely, a decreasing cross-sectional exhaust area about the poppet during closing as the poppet lowers to its re-seated, sealed position. The design of the crenels in the form of a larger upper cross-sectional area to a smaller lower cross-sectional opening, advantageously achieves a reseating pressure that is substantially equal to or slightly less than the cracking pressure while minimizing possible oscillations during re-seating of the poppet. The crenelated exhaust ring surrounding the poppet advantageously results in a relief valve having a higher flow rate at a given back pressure than would be achieved without the crenelated exhaust ring surrounding the poppet. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311594 | CENTRAL VALVE FOR PIVOT MOTOR ACTUATOR - The invention relates to a central valve for a pivot motor actuator. A housing tube of the central valve includes radial recesses for operating connections. A piston of the central valve has a center position. In the center position both radial recesses are covered by annular bars of the piston towards the tank drain connection by overlaps. Thus, pressure spikes from the operating connections to the check valves are strongly throttled. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311595 | FLAPPER RELIEF VALVE - A pressure relief valve is provided including a flapper pivotally mounted to a housing. The flapper is movable between a first position and a second position. A protrusion extends from a first surface of the flapper. A biasing mechanism is positioned near a first end of the flapper. The biasing mechanism is configured to apply a biasing force to the first surface of the flapper. A non-rotatable pin is arranged generally parallel to the first end of the flapper. A drag link is configured to pivot about the non-rotatable pin. The drag link includes a retaining feature and is substantially aligned with the protrusion on the flapper. When the flapper rotates to the second position, the retaining feature is configured to engage the protrusion to retain the flapper in the second position. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311596 | CHECK VALVE FOR VARIABLE CAPACITY COMPRESSOR OF VEHICLE - Disclosed is a check valve for a variable capacity compressor of a vehicle, which includes a valve seat including a refrigerant introduction hole, a valve case disposed above the valve seat, and including refrigerant discharge holes along a circumferential surface of a cylindrical body thereof, a spool valve disposed within the valve case to selectively open and close the refrigerant introduction hole and the refrigerant discharge holes, and an elastic member disposed between the valve case and the spool valve. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311597 | Compact Fuel Pressure Regulator - A flow-through pressure regulator includes housing structure having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet. A seal band is defined by the housing structure. A valve element is movable between open and closed positions. The valve element has a sealing surface that engages the seal band in the closed position to prevent fuel from passing from the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet. A compression spring is disposed in the housing structure. The spring is constructed and arranged to bias the valve element to the closed position in opposition to pressure exerted on the valve element by fuel at the fuel inlet. A guide member is associated with the valve element and is constructed and arranged to align the valve element with respect to the seal band. A calibration member is associated with an end of the spring and is constructed and arranged to pre-set compression of the spring. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311598 | Rotary Flow Divider Assembly For Agricultural Product Distribution System - A rotary flow divider assembly is provided that includes a housing having an inlet passage configured to receive agricultural product, a first outlet passage configured to discharge the agricultural product, and a second outlet passage configured to discharge the agricultural product. The rotary flow divider assembly also includes a rotary valve selectively rotatable between a first position that facilitates flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the first and second outlet passages, a second position that facilitates flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the first outlet passage, and substantially blocks flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the second outlet passage, and a third position that facilitates flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the second outlet passage, and substantially blocks flow of the agricultural product from the inlet passage to the first outlet passage. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311599 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING TWO POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS - A fuel system, such as for use in an aircraft, comprises a main pump, a servo pump, a modulating valve, a shut-off valve, an actuator and a pump sharing valve. The main pump and the servo pump receive fuel from a source. The metering valve receives main flow from the main pump. The shut-off valve receives fuel flow from the metering valve. The actuator receives fuel flow from the servo pump. The pump sharing valve receives circulating flow from the servo pump and alternatively directs shared flow to the main flow or an inlet of the servo pump. The pump sharing valve also sends main pump flow to supplement the servo pump during shutdown conditions. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311600 | Drive for Switching a Double Seat Valve - A double set valve capable of seat cleaning has a drive and control unit integrated together. The drive switches the valve, and includes two closing elements moveable independently of each other and enclose a leakage cavity. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311601 | STEAM TURBINE PIPE AND PIPE - A steam turbine pipe | 2014-10-23 |
20140311602 | TURBO PURGE VALVE-CHECK VALVE OBD VACUUM RELIEF - An integrated valve assembly, which integrates two check valves and a solenoid assembly which functions as a purge valve. When the solenoid assembly is in an open position, during a first mode of operation, vacuum pressure places the first check valve in an open position and the second check valve in a closed position, and during a second mode of operation, pressurized air places the first check valve in a closed position, and vacuum pressure generated by a venturi valve member places the second check valve in an open position. Each check valve utilizes a nylon insert along with an over molded rubber seal. The design of the check valves prevents actuation at low vacuums and flows when the vehicle is shut off. The integrated valve assembly eliminates the need for an OBD relief valve, and simplifies the EVAP system, saving costs, complexity, and eliminates several possible leak connections. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311603 | PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR - The invention relates to a pressure accumulator which consists of at least one accumulator housing ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311604 | ACCUMULATOR - In order to provide an accumulator equipped with an emergency safety mechanism that is capable of being activated at a lower pressure than when a rupture disk is disposed on part of the circumference of the peripheral surface of a stay, the accumulator has an emergency safety mechanism that immediately releases pressure inside a housing to an oil port side when the inside of the housing reaches a high temperature and high pressure in an emergency such as a fire. The emergency safety mechanism allows a fluid chamber and the oil port to communicate via a first pressure release flow passage, which is formed due to a seal holder provided with recesses and projections on part of the circumference being seated on a seating surface, and a second pressure release flow passage formed due to a rubber-like elastic body of the seal disappearing as a result of the high temperature. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311605 | METHOD OF REPAIRING LEAKAGE IN PIPELINES - A method of repairing leakage in pipelines comprising the steps of forming a first and second openings ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311606 | METHOD FOR FILLING A GAP IN THE COATING OF A PIPELINE COATED WITH A COATING, PREFERABLY A THERMO-INSULATING COATING - The present invention relates to a method for filling a gap ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311607 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING MAIN AND LATERAL PIPES - A method and apparatus for repairing a pipe system including a main pipe extending between a first and second manhole and one or more lateral pipes extending from the main pipe is provided. Aspects of the invention include the use of a main liner member having a plurality of lateral liner tubes in fluid connection and extending from the main liner member. The main liner member is used to line a main pipe, while the multiple lateral liner tubes extend into separate lateral pipes extending in various orientations from the main pipe. This method and apparatus provides for a single assembly to be able to line multiple pipes, which reduces time and cost for pipe repair. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311608 | Tone Carrier Locatable Conduit - Tone carrier locatable conduit having inner pipes covered by an outer jacket and a plurality of passive antennas arranged at regular intervals along a length of the conduit allowing the conduit to be locatable along an entire length of the conduit. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311609 | PROTECTIVE SHIELD TO REDUCE EXHAUST SOOT AND CONDENSATE DEPOSITION - An exhaust assembly is provided that includes an exhaust pipe extending rearward from a vehicle into an exhaust passage, and a fascia coupled to the vehicle defining the exhaust passage. The exhaust assembly further includes a bezel defining an exhaust opening substantially aligned with the pipe, and a sleeve configured within the exhaust opening. The sleeve extends rearward to at least the rearmost portion of the exhaust opening and substantially parallel to an exit portion of the pipe. The exhaust opening may further define an exhaust plane tangent to rearmost portion of the bezel, and the sleeve may extend at least to this plane. An upper sleeve may also be configured to extend at least to a line tangent to the rearmost surfaces of an upper bezel and perpendicular to the upper sleeve. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311610 | VIBRATION ABSORBING PIPE FOR REFRIGERATION COMPRESSOR - The invention relates to a vibration absorbing pipe for a refrigeration compressor including: a corrugated pipe; a first connection pipe having concavo and convex portions; a wire braided net adapted to be fitted to the outer peripheral surfaces of the corrugated pipe and the first connection pipe; and a first compression ring having concavo and convex portions formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof in such a manner as to be compressed against the front end periphery of the wire braided net located just on the top of the first connection pipe, wherein the first connection pipe has an adjusting groove formed on one side outer peripheral surface thereof, so that through the width adjustment of the adjusting groove, a thickness of one side bonding portion of the first connection pipe is the same as a thickness of one side bonding portion of the corrugated pipe. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311611 | PROTECTIVE SLEEVE - A sleeve, which may be used to protect against bursting from hydraulic or other pressurized hoses and tubes, is disclosed. A method of installing such sleeves and a burst protection system are also disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311612 | TUBE MODULE - A tubular flow module includes at least two concentric tubes with spiral features, wherein first tube is coaxially arranged inside a second tube and each tube has a maximum diameter and a minimum diameter, wherein the maximum diameter of first tube is larger than the minimum diameter of second tube, defining a flow path for fluids between first and second tubes. A tubular flow module system and use of the tubular flow module is also disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311613 | FLEXIBLE PIPE BODY AND METHOD - A flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes a layer comprising a tape element formed from at least a first sub-layer sandwiched between two further sub-layers, wherein the first sub-layer has a lower density than at least one of the two further sub-layers. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311614 | HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANT POLYSULFONE INSULATION FOR PIPE - A polymeric composition for insulating fluid and/or gas transport conduits, such as off-shore oil and gas pipelines operating at temperatures of about 200° C. or higher in water depths above 1,000 metres. The outer surface of the conduit is provided with at least one layer of solid or foam insulation comprising a high temperature resistant polysulfone having sulfone, ether and isopropylidene bridging groups, and/or a polyphenylsulfone or a polyethersulfone. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311615 | Barrier Structure and Laminate Thereof - The present disclosure provides a barrier structure comprising: an outer polyethylene layer containing a pigment; a core aluminum layer between two acid copolymer layers; and an inner polyethylene layer; wherein the pigment is with a polyethylene resin in an amount in the range of 50% to 75% w/w ratio with the polyethylene carrier resin. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311616 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING STRUCTURE - A structure includes a base material made of metal to be in a form of a tube and a surface coating layer provided on an inner face of the tube. The surface coating layer includes a first layer provided on the inner face and a second layer provided directly or indirectly on the first layer as an outermost layer of the surface coating layer. The first layer contains an amorphous inorganic material. The second layer contains a crystalline inorganic material having a softening point of about 950° C. or higher. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311617 | CONTROLLED NON-CLASSIFIED FILLING DEVICE AND METHOD - An injection member penetrates an elastic septum of a device defining a sealed, empty, sterile chamber in fluid communication with the septum. During penetrating, an annular interface is formed between the septum and the injection member extending axially between a penetration point on an interior surface of the septum in fluid communication with the sterile chamber, and an exterior surface of the septum engaging the injection member. The injection member is de-contaminated by (i) friction between the septum and injection member at the annular interface, and (ii) elongation of the septum at the annular interface. A substance is introduced through the injection member and into the sterile chamber of the device, the injection member is then withdrawn from the septum, the septum reseals itself at the resulting penetration aperture, and the chamber is maintained sterile throughout the foregoing steps. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311618 | Method and Structure for Prevention of Incorrect Fueling Operations - A method and structure are described for preventing the accidental introduction of an incorrect liquid into a tank, such as the introduction of gasoline into the fuel system of a diesel-powered vehicle. In a first embodiment, the entrance to a fill tube of a diesel-powered vehicle is configured with a sensor ring. When an incorrect fueling operation is attempted, such as the introduction of gasoline into the fuel tank of a diesel-powered vehicle, at least one but fewer than all of displaceable mechanical elements are displaced, and the sensor ring alerts the operator visually and/or audibly before fueling starts, thereby preventing incorrect fueling. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311619 | FUEL FILLER GUN WITH ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAY SCREEN AND ENERGY SUPPLY - The invention relates to a retrofit kit for a filler gun or a filler gun of a fuel pump with an integrated generator for generating electric energy. The retrofit kit or the filler gun contains: a sensor device which is equipped to detect a fueling process of the filler gun; a reproduction device which is equipped to reproduce information; and an electric energy source which supplies the reproduction device with electric energy on the basis of the detection of the fueling process. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311620 | METHOD FOR VENDING WATER - The present invention relates to a method of vending artesian well water or well water with a flavoring to consumers such as, schools, clubs, gyms and offices. Vending water or water with a flavoring generates a convenient, healthy, safe, good tasting, product at a reasonable cost, and protects the environment. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311621 | MEDICINE TRANSFUSION APPARATUS AND MEDICINE TRANSFUSION METHOD - A medicine mixing apparatus transfusing a medicine using a syringe includes a medicine cassette holding a medicine container, a lifting unit moving the medicine cassette upward and downward to a middle position or a lower position of a main body while maintaining a horizontal attitude of the medicine cassette, a first holding portion held by the main body, and a second driving unit which drives a plunger of the syringe held by the first holding portion to transfuse the medicine. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311622 | Method and System for Temperature-Controlled Gas Dispensing - A system and method for dispensing a compressed gas into a receiving vessel wherein a target temperature profile for the receiving vessel during dispensing is provided, and the flow rate of compressed gas into the receiving vessel is controlled to conform the temperature profile for the receiving vessel during dispensing to the target temperature profile. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311623 | PACKING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FILLING OPEN SACKS - Packaging machine and method for filling open-mouth bags comprising a filling spout, wherein by way of a motion oriented upwardly relative to the filling spout an open-mouth bag can be appended to the filling spout. A dosing device and a weighing device are provided for weighing a pre-defined quantity of a product intended for bagging. A volume flow control device is provided to control during the filling process a strength of the volume flow into the open-mouth bag in dependence on the time. The volume flow control device comprises a filling element and a control device to control during the filling process a strength of the volume flow into the open-mouth bag in dependence on the filling process so as to keep the top bag wall of the open-mouth bag substantially free of product intended for bagging. The filling element serves as a dosing device to transport the product intended for bagging from a dispensing silo into the open-mouth bag. The weighing device is configured as a gross-weighing device to determine during the filling process a measure for the weight filled into the open-mouth bag. A compactor is operated during the filling process. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311624 | Pre-Assembled Fluid Transfer Arrangement - The present invention relates to a medical device ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311625 | NAIL POLISH COLOR SELECTION SYSTEM - A user interactive custom nail polish color and effects dispensing system and method of doing business, including for both point of sale and remote (e.g., via internet) transactions. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311626 | TIRE INFLATING DEVICE - In a tire inflating device having a machine frame ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311627 | DEVICE FOR INTRODUCING A DEFINED AMOUNT OF A SECOND POWDER INTO A PROCESS CONTAINER - An apparatus to introduce a defined amount of a second powder into a process container in which a first powder or a powder mixture is present, includes a coupling flange having a cover flap located on the process container. The second powder is introduced into a tubular cartridge mounted displaceably in a transport unit, the latter including a joining flange having a cover flap. The joining flange is joinable to the coupling flange so that the respective cover flaps can be opened, and the cartridge can be pushed through openings thereby provided into the plane of the inner wall of the process container. The second powder is emptied from the cartridge into the process container by a delivery piston. The cartridge may include a piston rod having multiple pistons. Other embodiments include a double piston, a rotatable cartridge core or a rotary closure. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311628 | STUMP GRINDER WHEEL CONFINEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A stump grinder for a powered cutting wheel attached to a boom is disclosed, wherein the improvement relates to a cutting wheel confinement system which includes a cutting wheel further comprising a coaxially disposed spindle extending from an unsupported side, and a boom which further comprises an opening which is centrally disposed with the spindle and sized so as to allow the spindle to freely rotate therein without contact when the cutting wheel is not rotating, and to allow for a predetermined amount of eccentric motion of the spindle before the spindle makes contact with the first opening, and which prevents more than a predetermined amount of eccentric motion of the spindle by confining the eccentric motion of the spindle via contact with the first opening. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311629 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAIN-ORIENTED MAGNETIC SHEET WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF COLD REDUCTION - Process for the production of grain-oriented Fe—Si sheets having excellent magnetic characteristics to be used for construction of electrical devices wherein the thickness of hot rolled strip (_>3.5 mm) and the total cold deformation rate (90-98%) are higher than known processes, and wherein hot rolled strip annealing before cold rolling is not scheduled. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311630 | BULK METALLIC GLASS FORMING ALLOY - A bulk metallic glass forming alloy having the following composition x(aZr bHf cM dNb eO) yCu zAI and its preparation from an alloy L=(aZr bHf cM dNb eO), Cu, and Al as well as the use thereof is described. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311631 | HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEET, HOT-DIPPED STEEL SHEET, AND ALLOY HOT-DIPPED STEEL SHEET THAT HAVE EXCELLENT FATIGUE, ELONGATION, AND COLLISION CHARACTERISTICS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAID STEEL SHEETS - This high-strength steel sheet includes: in terms of percent by mass, 0.03 to 0.10% of C; 0.01 to 1.5% of Si; 1.0 to 2.5% of Mn; 0.1% or less of P; 0.02% or less of S; 0.01 to 1.2% of Al; 0.06 to 0.15% of Ti; and 0.01% or less of N; and contains as the balance, iron and inevitable impurities, wherein a tensile strength is in a range of 590 MPa or more, and a ratio between the tensile strength and a yield strength is in a range of 0.80 or more, a microstructure includes bainite at an area ratio of 40% or more and the balance being either one or both of ferrite and martensite, a density of Ti(C,N) precipitates having sizes of 10 nm or smaller is in a range of 10 | 2014-10-23 |
20140311632 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING STEEL TUBE FOR AIR BAG - A method for producing a steel tube of high strength and toughness for air bag subjects a steel tube to high-frequency induction heating such that the outer surface temperature T1 (° C.) of the tube measured at the end of high-frequency induction heating is within the range defined by TAc3+40° C.≦T1≦1100° C., TAc3 is the temperature (° C.) of Ac | 2014-10-23 |
20140311633 | COPPER-NICKEL-TIN ALLOY WITH HIGH TOUGHNESS - A spinodal copper-nickel-tin alloy with a combination of improved impact strength, yield strength, and ductility is disclosed. The alloy is formed by process treatment steps including solution annealing, cold working and spinodal hardening. These include such processes as a first heat treatment/homogenization step followed by hot working, solution annealing, cold working, and a second heat treatment/spinodally hardening step. The spinodal alloys so produced are useful for applications demanding enhanced strength and ductility such as for pipes and tubes used in the oil and gas industry. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311634 | BLASTING COMPOSITIONS - A blasting explosive composition containing a solid inorganic oxidising salt as the oxidizer component, a hydrocarbon liquid as the fuel component, and a binding agent. The composition can also contain an ammonium nitrate based emulsion. The binding agent can increase the water resistance, or increase the sleep time, of the explosive composition, or increase the fuel oil absorbency of the solid inorganic oxidising salt. The binding agent is selected from one or more of a long chain carboxylic acid and its salts and derivatives, especially those having from 8 to 100 or preferably 10 to 50 carbon units. The binding agent may preferably be selected from one or more of: dimer acid, trimer acid, polyisobutylene succinic anhydride, oleic acid, stearic acid, sorbitan tristearate, and their salts and esters. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311635 | Reversible Satchel and Method of Wearing Same - A personal belongings bag designed to be worn over a user's shoulder and rest on an opposite hip is disclosed. A preferred embodiment has a thin profile and is pliable to conform to a user's body and be worn under a user's coat, thereby deterring purse snatching. A reinforced mesh strap has a similar anti-slashing purpose. The bag also has an adjustable strap provided by a plurality of snap fasteners. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311636 | Radio Frequency Identification Protective Wallet - A wallet for carrying and shielding portable wireless transponders. A flexible, thin liner capable of blocking electromagnetic radiation is used to construct the wallet. By placing portable wireless transponder into the wallet, the transponder is shielded from being read by an RFID base station and/or reader. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311637 | COVER FOR A VEHICLE - A cover for covering at least partially a vehicle comprises a cover body and at least two clips connected the cover body. Each of the at least two clips includes a first portion connected at least partially to the cover body. The first portion is adapted to bias the cover body toward the vehicle when the cover covers the vehicle. A second portion has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the first portion. The second portion is adapted to selectively connect to a first vehicle portion. A third portion has a first end and a second end. The third portion is adapted to selectively abut against a second vehicle portion. The first end of the third portion is connected to the second end of the second portion. The third portion is at an angle with respect to the first portion. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311638 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion with an unsymmetrical tread pattern that includes a circumferentially extending first main groove at a nearest side of an inboard tread edge, a circumferentially extending second main groove adjacent to the first main groove, and a middle land portion arranged therebetween. The middle land portion is provided with a plurality of inclined grooves, a plurality of inboard middle lateral grooves including one end communicated with the first main groove and the other end communicated with the inclined groove, and a plurality of outboard middle lateral grooves including one end communicated with the second main groove and the other end communicated with the inclined groove. Respective groove center points of the inboard middle lateral grooves are arranged in different places in the circumferential direction of the tire from respective groove center points of the outboard middle lateral grooves. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311639 | PNEUMATIC TIRE FOR MOTORCYCLE - The present invention provides a pneumatic tire for a motorcycle, comprising: a main groove constituted of a first groove and a second groove and having a bent configuration; and an auxiliary groove provided to be distanced in the tread circumferential direction from the main groove, wherein groove widths of the main groove and the auxiliary groove satisfy specific relationship formulae. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311640 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire is provided with a center land section formed between center main grooves, a pair of intermediate land sections formed between shoulder main grooves and the center main grooves, and a pair of shoulder land sections formed on the outside of the shoulder main grooves in a tire width direction. The center land section and the intermediate land sections swell outwardly in a tire radial direction from a basic tread profile line that smoothly connects ground contact surfaces of the pair of shoulder land sections. The radius of a peak section of the intermediate land sections is equal to or smaller than the radius of a peak section of the center land section, and the thickness of the intermediate land sections is greater than the thickness of the center land section. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311641 | TREAD COMPRISING TREAD PATTERN ELEMENTS COVERED WITH AN IMPREGNATED FIBRE ASSEMBLY - A tread for a pneumatic tyre includes tread pattern elements and cuts. Each tread pattern element includes lateral faces and a contact face that comes into contact with a road surface when the tyre is being driven thereon. A boundary between the contact face and the lateral faces forms at least one edge corner. The cuts are formed as grooves and/or sipes, with the cuts being delimited by opposing lateral faces of the treat pattern elements. Each tread pattern element is formed of at least one rubber compound. When the tread is viewed in cross section in a plane normal to an axis of rotation of the tyre and passing through a contact face of a tread pattern element, at least one of the cuts adjacent to that contact face is covered at least in part with a covering layer that contains a woven or nonwoven fibre assembly. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311642 | Pneumatic Tire - The pneumatic tire includes a belt layer having a circumferential reinforcing layer. Additionally, the pneumatic tire includes a plurality of circumferential main grooves, and a plurality of land portions partitioned by the circumferential main grooves in a tread portion. The width W | 2014-10-23 |
20140311643 | MOLDED TIRE HAVING DIFFERENT TREAD MATERIAL - A molded tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion and an outer circumferential portion. The inner circumferential portion may be configured to be associated with a hub. The molded tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion of the support structure, wherein the tread portion may be formed from a first polyurethane having first material characteristics. The support structure may be formed from a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics. The support structure may be chemically bonded to the tread portion. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311644 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND PNEUMATIC TIRE USING SAME - Provided is an adhesive composition that provides excellent adhesion between a thermoplastic resin or a thermoplastic elastomer in which an elastomer component is dispersed in the thermoplastic resin and a tire by a combination of general-purpose materials, without using any special polymer. The adhesive composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a base polymer and 20 to 50 parts by weight of a resol-type phenolic resin-based resin crosslinking agent, wherein 100 parts by weight of the base polymer comprises 80 to 99 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer and 1 to 20 parts by weight of a halogenated rubber. The resol-type phenolic resin-based resin crosslinking agent is preferably an alkylphenol-formaldehyde resin. Examples of the thermoplastic elastomer can include styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers, and examples of the halogenated rubber can include chloroprene rubber and chlorosulfonated polyethylene. | 2014-10-23 |