Patents Issued in July 24, 2003
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Publication number: 20030136407Abstract: A liquid composition to be vaporized for inhibiting an increase in blood sugar level which is prepared by dissolving or dispersing a concentrate of a hot water extract or alcohol extract of leaves of Lagerstroemia Speciosa, Linn. or Pers. as an active ingredient in an aqueous medium, a vaporizer for vaporizing the concentrate from a container containing the liquid composition by heating or nebulization and scattering it into the air, and a method of inhibiting an increase in blood sugar level by causing the vaporized active ingredient to be absorbed through the respiratory passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Futoshi Matsuyama
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Publication number: 20030136408Abstract: A device for removing airborne contaminants and inhaled biopathogens, particularly particulate or aerosol contaminants, from respired air that can be either stationary or incorporated into a garment or accessory worn upon the body. In a preferred embodiment, the device provides multiple levels of protection against inhalation of a dangerous airborne contaminant. In a preferred embodiment, a negative electrode of a portable power supply such as a battery is connected to voltage multiplier and modulation circuit and than to a discharge electrode having an electron emissive surface disposed near the wearer's airway such as, for example, on a chin guard disposed in front of the airway. The positive (counter) electrode is similarly disposed away from the airway such as, for example, near the forehead, but is electrically insulated from the wearer's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Julian L. Henley
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Publication number: 20030136409Abstract: A compact multipurpose dustproof mask includes a body pipe having an outlet hole formed at one end and a mouth contact hole formed at the other end thereof, and the end where the mouth contact hole is formed is held in the mouth and/or nose, a backward flow preventing ball installed to be capable of moving back and forth and pressed by a returning means in a direction to block a narrow hole formed inside the body pipe so that the body pipe can be open/shut according to pressure of internal air, and a branch pipe formed between the mouth contact hole of the body pipe and the backward flow preventing ball, the branch pipe having an inlet hole having a shape corresponding to a filter formed at one end thereof so that the filter is connected. Thus, the manufacturing cost and the size of a product can be reduced. Also, the mask can be easily carried and kept.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Jung-Eun Seo
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Publication number: 20030136410Abstract: A sealed face mask. The face mask may be a common paper face mask or a more technically complex gas mask. The face mask includes a periphery. The periphery includes a seal that surrounds the nostrils and the mouth and that sticks to the skin of the face. The adhesive of the seal may be a skin friendly adhesive or a skin unfriendly adhesive. With the skin unfriendly adhesive, the adhesive includes a strength sufficient to remove a first layer of skin from the face when the seal is pulled from the face. The seal includes a strip that may be elastomeric. The periphery of the face mask may be elastomeric. The face mask includes a neutralizing agent to minimize harmful effects of substances passing through the face mask. Further disclosed is a method for fixing the face mask to the face. Also disclosed are sealing strips for the lower ends of the legs of a pair of pants, sealing strips of the outer ends of the sleeves of a shirt, and sealing strips for other articles of clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Ronald D. Matich
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Publication number: 20030136411Abstract: A portable life mask for helping an user to escape from the fire, gas or other toxic air emergencies with a pocket size after folded. The mask has a incombustible transparent bag body which having a front and a rear sheet, the front sheet connected with the rear sheet so that defined a cavity and an opening, an stretchable annulus connected to the opening of the bag body through which a head of the user can be placed in, a general rectangular filter composed with a plurality of filtering layers, a plurality of holes formed on the front sheet, the filter disposed around said holes of said front sheet with a plurality of adhesive strips, and an one-way breathing means disposed on a middle of the filter for be held in a mouth of the user so that breathe out easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Ming-Mei Hsieh
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Publication number: 20030136412Abstract: To provide a tracheostomy tube enabling speech. The tube is provided with an inside tube portion to be set in a trachea, an outside tube portion to connected to a ventilator, and a balloon set on the circumference of the outside of the inside tube portion, in which the balloon is set to the inside tube portion so that the inside and outside of the balloon cannot communicate with each other and the inside tube portion has a hole for communicating the inside of the inside tube portion with the inside of the balloon.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Hiroaki Nomori
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Publication number: 20030136413Abstract: The disclosed endotracheal tube includes a silicone tubular member that has a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending through the member to supply air from the proximal end to the distal end. The tubular member defines a first zone and a second zone. At least a portion of the first zone has a first outer diameter. The second zone has a second outer diameter. The first outer diameter is less than the second outer diameter. The first and second zones are adjacent to one another and are configured for insertion into the trachea of a human patient. A silicon cuff is attached to the tubular member such that the cuff extends over at least a portion of the first zone. The silicone cuff is mounted such that when the cuff is inflated in a trachea, the cuff reaches its plateau pressure prior to circumferentially contacting the inner wall of the trachea so that an accurate pressure reading may be taken of the pressure the cuff exerts on an inner wall of the trachea.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Archibald I. J. Brain, Peter Jeffrey Young
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Publication number: 20030136414Abstract: A percutaneous tracheostomy assembly has a hollow needle carrying a cannula with a hub at its rear end abutting a hub on the needle. A channel-shape stop is clipped onto the cannula and needle so that its rear end abuts the hub of the cannula. The stop has a laterally-extending flange at its forward end. The length of the stop is such that the tip of the needle and the forward end of the cannula are positioned within the trachea when the flange abuts the skin of the neck, without the risk of the needle contacting the posterior wall of the trachea.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Christopher Stratton Turnbull
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Publication number: 20030136415Abstract: A simple, non-invasive artificial erection apparatus for erectile dysfunction sufferers has a semi-rigid tube with an inflatable bladder coupled to its inside wall. The apparatus also contains a valve and a pump for inflating the bladder through the valve. When inflated, the bladder forms a contracting lumen that provides pressure around the penile shaft to provide the artificial erection. The valve allows the bladder to substantially deflate the bladder for removal of the apparatus, or incrementally deflate to adjust the pressure of the bladder for comfort during intercourse. Other aspects of the present invention include, inter alia, peristaltic inflation of the bladder to help congregate blood around the penile end, the ability to adjust the length of the apparatus by unrolling (or re-rolling) the distal end of the apparatus, which integrates the tube and bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Ralph H. Lanton
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Publication number: 20030136416Abstract: A mouthguard adorned with novelty teeth for use by participants in contact activities to protect the teeth. The mouthguard comprises a base portion; an upwardly projecting inner flange portion joined to the base portion; an upwardly projecting outer flange portion joined to the base portion; the upwardly projecting inner flange portion, the upwardly projecting outer flange portion and an upper surface of the base portion forming an upwardly facing U-shaped channel; comprising the outer flange portion and a plurality of three-dimensional tooth representations disposed upon or within the material comprising the outer flange portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Billy Bob, Inc.Inventor: Jesse Jonah White
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Publication number: 20030136417Abstract: The progress of a endovascular aneurysm repair can be monitored by inserting a pressure transducer sensor using a catheter into the sac during endovascular aneurysm repair and then using a small, hand-held read out device to measure pressure easily, safely, inexpensively and accurately. In one aspect a sensor is introduced into the body by the steps of folding or rolling the sensor into a cylinder, loading it into a catheter, and deploying into the aneurysm sac by allowing it to unroll or unfold, either by itself or facilitated by the incorporation of a super-elastic alloy component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Michael Fonseca, Mark Allen, David Stern, Jason White, Jason Kroh
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Publication number: 20030136418Abstract: Implantable medical device telemetry is provided between an implantable medical device and an external communication device. The implantable medical device includes a device transmitter and/or a device receiver. The external communication device includes a moveable communication head including an antenna therein connected to at least one of an external transmitter and/or an external receiver for communication with the device transmitter and/or the device receiver of the implantable medical device. A user moves the moveable head apparatus relative to the implantable medical device. Tactile feedback is provided to the user via the moveable head apparatus upon movement of the moveable head apparatus to a position where valid telemetry can be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Michael D. Behm
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Publication number: 20030136419Abstract: Garniture tongue of a garniture device of a rod machine arranged for compressing a material. The garniture tongue includes a rod guide surface and the garniture tongue being composed at least in part of a steel alloy with high titanium carbide content. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: HAUNI MASCHINENBAU AGInventor: Hans-Heinrich Muller
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Publication number: 20030136420Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material. The film-forming material has a relatively low viscosity. In this manner, the film-forming composition can have a relatively high solids content and still be applied to the wrapper using conventional techniques, such as by using a gravure printer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas A. Kraker
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Publication number: 20030136421Abstract: A support made of a flexible, resilient foam material is enclosed by a fabric cover to prevent hair strands from becoming ensnared by the foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the support is configured as a foam roller which is mounted on a relatively rigid core with the core having a bail attached thereto that fits over the roller to secure hair to the roller. The cover is attached by draw strings positioned at the end of the cover. Preferably, the cover is porous and is made of a material such as satin, silk, rayon or polyester but is not limited to such materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Janice R. Trent
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Publication number: 20030136422Abstract: A device for the side-specific cleaning of a microelectronic workpiece having a front side, a back side, and an edge includes a chamber, a fixture within the chamber that is adapted to hold one or more microelectronic workpieces. At least one transducer is located within the chamber and preferably adjacent to the edge of the microelectronic workpiece. The method includes the steps of immersing the front side, back side, and edge of the microelectronic workpiece in a first processing fluid while preferably rotating the microelectronic workpiece. The microelectronic workpiece is then rinsed and dried and immersed in a second processing fluid such that the back side and edge of the microelectronic workpiece are immersed in the second processing fluid, while preferably rotating the microelectronic workpiece, without exposing the front surface of the microelectronic workpiece to the second processing fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Semitool, Inc.Inventor: Dana Scranton
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Publication number: 20030136423Abstract: A semiconductor device production method that is used to uniformly and efficiently reduce metal oxides produced on metal (copper, for example) which forms electrodes or wirings on a semiconductor device. An object to be treated on which copper oxides are produced is put into a process chamber and is heated by a heater to a predetermined temperature. Then carboxylic acid stored in a storage tank is vaporized by a carburetor. The vaporized carboxylic acid, together with carrier gas, is introduced into the process chamber via a treating gas feed pipe to reduce the copper oxides produced on the object to be treated to metal copper. As a result, metal oxides can be reduced uniformly without making the surfaces of electrodes or wirings irregular. Moreover, in this case, carbon dioxide and water are both produced in a gaseous state. This prevents impurities from remaining on the surface of copper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Ade Asneil Akbar, Takayuki Ohba
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Publication number: 20030136424Abstract: A parts washer system includes a cleaning fluid and a sensor. In another aspect of the present invention, an industrial parts washer includes a housing, a conveyor, a cleaning solution and a particle detector. Still another aspect of the present invention employs a controller which is operable to stop the cleaning of an industrial part if a debris-to-cleaner ratio reaches a target value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: David L. Stockert
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Publication number: 20030136425Abstract: Method and apparatus for determining an endpoint of a cleaning process running in a chamber. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention is a method that includes steps of: (a) directing radiation absorbed by a byproduct of the cleaning process into an exhaust line of the chamber; (b) detecting a measure of absorbance of the radiation by the byproduct; and (c) determining the endpoint when the measure of absorbance falls within a predetermined window.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Laxman Murugesh, Gary R. Ahr
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Publication number: 20030136426Abstract: According to the present invention, a pre-cleaning process is performed for removing a physical substance such as blood, mucus or tiny pieces of tissue that are attached to the exterior of the medical device and are inside a duct or a hollow portion. Then, the pre-cleaned medical device is immersed in a chlorine dioxide solution and/or a chlorine dioxide solution is passed through the duct or the hollow portion. Thereafter, the medical device is placed in a chlorine dioxide gas atmosphere and/or a chlorine dioxide gas is passed through the duct or the hollow portion. In this manner, the exterior of the medical device and the interiors of the duct and the hollow portion are deodorized, disinfected and sterilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Kabushiki Kaisha SunsealInventor: Kohei Aoyagi
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Publication number: 20030136427Abstract: The present invention provides a method and device for cleaning the oxide layer created on the bearing surface of a fluid dynamic bearing by the electrochemical machining of pressure generating grooves onto the bearing surface, wherein the method involves spraying a high-pressure liquid jet onto the bearing surface and the cleaning device is an apparatus for spraying a high-pressure liquid jet onto the bearing surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Kesao Suzuki, Noriyuki Yoshimura
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Publication number: 20030136428Abstract: A method of cleaning process residues from the surface of a substrate processing chamber component having holes. In the method, the component is at least partially immersed into a cleaning solution comprising hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid, and a non-reactive gas is passed through the holes to prevent the cleaning solution from back-flowing into the holes during the cleaning process. The method is particularly useful for cleaning sputtering residue deposits from an electrostatic chuck used in a sputtering process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventor: Ole Krogh
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Publication number: 20030136429Abstract: A processor for cleaning, rinsing, and drying workpieces includes a process vessel, an ozone injection system for introducing ozone gas into the process vessel, a liquid injection system for introducing a processing fluid into the process vessel, and a drying system for delivering a drying fluid to the process vessel. The processing fluid is introduced into the process vessel such that the processing fluid lies beneath a workpiece. Ozone gas is introduced into the process vessel. The workpiece is then bathed in the processing fluid. A drying fluid is introduced into the process vessel while the processing fluid is evacuated from the process vessel. Microelectronic workpieces can be cleaned and dried in a single vessel, reducing the equipment and space used in manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Semitool, Inc.Inventors: Dana Scranton, Eric J. Bergman
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Publication number: 20030136430Abstract: A cleaning sheet for cleaning foreign matters away from the interior of the substrate processing equipment is provided. The cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having substantially no tackiness and having a tensile modulus of not lower than 0.98 N/mm2 as determined according to JIS K7127. Alternatively, the cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having a Vickers hardness of not lower than 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Makoto Namikawa, Yoshio Terada, Jirou Nukaga, Eiji Toyoda
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Publication number: 20030136431Abstract: In a post chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP) procedure for cleaning a workpiece, a cleaning solution is delivered to the core of a brush where the solution is absorbed by the brush and then applied by the brush onto the workpiece. The cleaning solution is uniformly applied to the workpiece. The volumes of solutions used in the scrubbing process is reduced. A thin oxide layer is etched. A hydrophilic surface state is maintained. The workpiece is then rinsed and dried in a centrifugal processing between upper and lower rotors. A high level clean is achieved while consumption of rinsing and drying fluids is reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Semitool, Inc.Inventors: Dana Scranton, Steve Eudy
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Publication number: 20030136432Abstract: A chip handling system for integrated circuit (IC) chips each having circuitry on a first face, has a delivery station for receiving, from a first transfer device, a row and column array of chips with the first face upward, a second transfer device enabled to move chips row-by-row across the delivery station from a first side to a second side, a delivery path aligned with a row of chips at the second side of the delivery station, a first linear transfer mechanism for moving a row of chips at the second side of the delivery station into and along the delivery path, a rotary transfer device having platforms arranged around a central axis, each platform having a groove parallel to the central axis for accepting rows of chips on each platform, and a drive rotating the device in angular increments to align the grooves with the delivery path, an elongate track and a second linear transfer mechanism located at a position relative to the rotary transfer device 180 degrees from the first delivery path, for receiving rType: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Teh Kean Khoon
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Publication number: 20030136433Abstract: A vapor vent for use with an industrial washing machine that increases heat performance of the industrial washing machine by removing vapors from outside two sets of curtain structures rather than in between the curtain structures. The design of the vapor vent is such that vapors and/or steam are extracted from the outer surface of the outer curtain structures proximate the openings of a conveyor type washer without extracting heat from the internal cavity of the housing unit. The vapor vent achieves this by being mounted externally from the vent cowl so as to suction vapors and/or steam that have escaped the outermost curtain, outer curtain structure. This is an improvement upon the old design that withdrew vapors as well as heat from within the machine because the vent is mounted into the vent cowl and has a detrimental effect on the heat performance of the machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2000Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Dwayne A. Becknell
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Publication number: 20030136434Abstract: A device for cleaning a water tank of a steam generator for a household electric appliance, the device being composed of: a lance for delivering a stream of water into the tank, the lance being connectable to a source of water under pressure; and a tubular body associated with the lance for evacuating water from the tank. The device is configured to be introduced into the tank via an accessible opening of the tank, and to be connected to the accessible opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: SEB S.A.Inventors: Christian Giovalle, Dominique Gelus
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Publication number: 20030136435Abstract: A cane includes a top. The cane includes a shaft having a first compartment, a second compartment and at least a third compartment. The top is connected to the shaft. The cane includes a first flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the first compartment. The cane includes a second flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the second compartment. The cane includes at least a third flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the third compartment. A method for storing materials in a cane. A method of forming a cane.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Irwin Kotovsky
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Publication number: 20030136436Abstract: A carrying implement that is removably or fixedly attachable to an elongate member of a walking aid includes a bag portion and an attachment assembly coupled to the bag portion and configured to attach the carrying implement to the elongate member. The attachment assembly is attached to the bag portion at a central vertical axis. When the carrying implement is attached to the elongate member, the central vertical axis is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the elongate member and movement of the bag portion relative to the elongate member is substantially restricted.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Phyllis Stepp
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Publication number: 20030136437Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for opening/closing a ventilation window of a tent. The apparatus has a fastener for opening/closing the ventilation window for ventilating an inner space of the tent by assembling/disassembling combining members with each other, a hole formed on a body of the fastener, an opening rope of which one end is tied up to the hole, and a closing rope of which one end is tied up to a connection hole formed on a knob combined to a long hole formed on the body of the fastener. The ventilation window is opened as the opening rope is pulled, and closed as the closing rope is pulled. Thus, there is no inconvenience in opening/closing the ventilation window as the user can open/close the ventilation window while he/she sits down on the floor of the tent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Kyong Jai Choi
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Publication number: 20030136438Abstract: A stake assembly includes a spike having a first end and a second end defining a longitudinal axis of the stake assembly. A flange is connected at the second end of the spike and extends laterally therefrom and defines the upper end of the substantially inflexible portion of the stake assembly. A resilient fastening member is connected to the spike, extends upwardly therefrom and is resilient in both lateral and longitudinal directions. A controlling member is connected to the spike, extends upwardly and is connected to the second end of the resilient fastening member. A tether or leash may be fastened to the second end of the resilient fastening member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Gary R. Kindell, Sharon D. Kindell
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Publication number: 20030136439Abstract: A single thermoelectric device designed to operate both as an igniter and flame detector for gas burners is described. Ignition is performed via heating, by Joule effect, of a conductor which can have, preferably, catalytic activity on the combustion while the flame is detected by means of a “hot” thermal state via the seeback effect. Both functions are obtained via control of a circuit for delivery of the power and detection and amplification of the electrical signal correlated to the flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Dario Felisari
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Publication number: 20030136440Abstract: An optical energy conversion apparatus 10 includes a first impurity doped semiconductor layer 5, formed on a substrate, and which is of a semiconductor material admixed with a first impurity, an optically active layer 6, formed on the first impurity doped semiconductor layer 5, and which is of a hydrogen-containing amorphous semiconductor material, and a second impurity doped semiconductor layer 7, admixed with a second impurity and formed on the optically active semiconductor layer 6. The second impurity doped semiconductor layer is of a polycrystallized semiconductor material lower in hydrogen concentration than the material of the optically active semiconductor layer 6. The average crystal grain size in the depth-wise direction in an interfacing structure between the optically active semiconductor layer 6 and the second impurity doped semiconductor layer 7 is decreased stepwise in a direction proceeding from the surface of the second impurity doped semiconductor layer towards the substrate 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Akio Machida, Setsuo Usui, Kazumasa Nomoto
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Publication number: 20030136441Abstract: A thin solar cell is provided, a decreased amount of an Al paste used for the solar cell without occurrence of a problem of ball-up which is a defect in appearance. A method of manufacturing such a solar cell as well as a manufacturing apparatus used therefor are provided. This manufacturing method is applicable with substantially no change in the conventional material and process. The solar cell has an Al paste electrode on the back surface and at least a part of an outer edge of the Al paste is thicker than any remaining part.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Satoshi Tanaka
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Publication number: 20030136442Abstract: A group III-V solar cell with GaAs as the main component, superior in radiation resistance, is provided. In a GaAs-based group III-V multijunction type solar cell, the group III-V solar cell is formed of an n type emitter layer and a p type base layer. The optical bandgap of the material forming the p type base layer becomes smaller as a function of approaching the pn junction. The group III-V solar cell has stacked a plurality of solar cells differing in optical bandgap. A group III-V solar cell formed of an n type emitter layer and a p type base layer with GaAs as the main component is stacked. The optical bandgap of the p type base layer becomes smaller as a function of approaching the pn junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Tatsuya Takamoto
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Publication number: 20030136443Abstract: A component position indicating system which provides an indication when a first component is at the same position relative to a second component as it was at some historical reference time has a cable (11) fixed to the first component and a sheath (6) which surrounds part of the cable (11) and is connected to the second component. In this way relative movement between the first and second components produces movement of the cable within the sheath. One end of the cable (6) is wound around a cable drum (7) which is freely rotatably mounted in a chassis (2) such that movement of the cable (11) within the sheath (6) causes cable to wind onto or off of the drum (7), causing rotation of the drum (7) in the process. Sensing means senses the resulting movement of the drum (7) and records an output characteristic indicative of the position of the drum (7) relative to the chassis (2) so as to enable a particular relative position between said first and second components to be identified and accurately reproduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Robert Edwin Wain, Adrian Robert Noyes
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Publication number: 20030136444Abstract: A valve comprising a housing defining a control space with an outlet port for fluid egress from the space and at least one inlet port for fluid ingress into the space control member is displaceable between an open state in which the outlet port is open and a closed state in which the outlet port is closed. The at least one inlet port of the at least one inlet port is formed at a wall portion of the housing at an upper wall portion, and a liquid draining port is formed at or adjacent a bottom end of the housing for draining liquid from the space. The liquid draining port serves for preventing liquid ingress into the control space.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Moshe Ehrman, Udi Orenstein, Zohar Moalem, Yoav Livne, Vladimir Olshanetsky
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Publication number: 20030136445Abstract: A tapping valve having a housing which can be electrically welded to a pipe and which includes a connection piece (2) with a drill (24) therein for drilling the pipe. The connection piece has an inner surface (34). The drill or a bushing (70) in which the drill can be moved axially by a threaded connection (74, 76; 80, 82) is provided with an external thread which engages the inner surface of the connection piece. Inner surface (34) is constructed such that it is initially cylindrical adjacent the external thread (32) and an inner thread can be formed in the inner surface (34) using the external thread (32) by rotating the drill (24) or the thread (70) in an axially forward direction (30). The tapping valve is easy to manufacture and yet offers a high degree of functional reliability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Friatec AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wolfgang Sichler, Matthias Fastanz, Fabian Maier, Gerhard Mueller
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Publication number: 20030136446Abstract: A gas isolation box including an enclosure; a number of gas sticks contained within the enclosure, each gas stick including a process gas section comprising a first process gas inlet valve for gating the flow of a process gas into the gas stick; a purge gas section including a purge valve for gating the flow of a purge gas into the gas stick; and an evacuation section including a first evacuation valve for gating the exiting of a process gas or a purge gas from the gas stick, a bleed valve which in a closed position allows process gas to bleed through the bleed valve and in an open position allows purge gas to freely flow through the bleed valve, and a vacuum generator module which pulls a vacuum to evacuate a purge gas or any remaining process gas in the gas stick or the tool through the first evacuation valve and the bleed valve and out from the gas stick to an exhaust stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Robert Raymond Young
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Publication number: 20030136447Abstract: To enhance productivity and maintainability of an internal combustion engine for a vehicle with a torque converter. An internal combustion engine with a torque converter includes a single feed pump for supplying both a working oil for a torque converter and a lubricating oil for the engine with an oil filter in communication with a discharge port of the feed pump being fitted to a crankcase cover. An outlet oil passage of the oil filter is branched into a low-pressure oil passage provided with an orifice and an oil passage for supplying a high-pressure control oil to changeover valves of a transmission. The high-pressure oil passage is provided concentratedly in the crankcase cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Yoshiaki Hori, Tohru Nishi, Seiji Hamaoka
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Publication number: 20030136448Abstract: A valve assembly for admitting a tube or fuel into a vehicle fuel tank is disclosed. The valve assembly has a fixed housing with an inlet, an outlet, a middle section and an inner surface with an opening. At least one projection depends from the inner surface between the inlet and the outlet. The projection deflects the tube toward and through the opening. A piston element, which is slidably mounted to the housing, is normally urged in a direction to close the outlet and the opening until the tube or fuel urges the piston element in an opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Alfmeier CorporationInventors: Markus T. Farrenkopf, Wade V. Williams, Ralf Leonhardt, Scott C. Gaynor, David Eisenbacher, Robert Petroskie
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Publication number: 20030136449Abstract: A solenoid operated bleed type port pressure control valve having an operating rod with an annular valving surface moveable with respect to a valve seat between the control pressure signal port and the exhaust port. An inlet valve seat is formed between the inlet port and the control pressure signal port with a ball valve seated thereon to shut off the inlet. An operating rod connected to the armature extends through the inlet valve seat and opens the ball valve and thereafter the annular valving surface on the operating control bleed flow to the exhaust and consequently the pressure in the signal outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventor: Douglas E. Boddy
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Publication number: 20030136450Abstract: A rotary valve includes a valve seat containing a circular valve block comprising two abutted semicircular blocks and a space inside the valve seat; an axial plunger each at the centers of the upper and the lower sides of the semicircular blocks; an air inlet and outlet passage each formed within each semicircular block extending from periphery to the axial plunger; a trough in the periphery of each semicircular block; and a hole connecting the periphery of the valve seat and its interior; power from a linkage mechanism being introduced to drive the circular valve block to rotate so that a specific timing being given to air circulation through the passages and the hole during the travel of rotation executed by the two semicircular blocks to change connection configuration of the passages to control air inlet and exhaustion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Huo-Chen Su
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Publication number: 20030136451Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a constriction region in a channel of a microfluidic device. The method includes the steps of introducing a pre-polymer mixture including a monomer, cross-linking agent and photoinitiator into the channel. The pre-polymer mixture is polymerized at a localized area of the channel so as to shrink and solidify the liquid mixture. The solidified and shrunken liquid mixture provides the constriction region in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: David J. Beebe, Jeffrey S. Moore, Jaisree Moorthy
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Publication number: 20030136452Abstract: A manifold body allows a pressure-control knob to be disposed facing in a selected direction. The manifold body is divided into a manifold block and a regulator block. The manifold block is provided with a pressure gauge, an inport, and an outport. The regulator block is provided with a pressure-control knob and a regulator. The manifold block and the regulator block have respective fitting portions that are at an angle of 45 degrees to a mounting surface as seen in the side view. Each fitting portion is symmetric with respect to a center axis, so that the regulator block can be joined to the manifold block at either of two different angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Masayuki Okitsu
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Publication number: 20030136453Abstract: A fuel supply for a fuel cell is provided. The fuel supply comprises a fuel storage area, a fuel outlet configured to pass fuel from the fuel storage area, and a backpressure regulator configured to maintain a lowered pressure within the fuel storage area relative to atmospheric pressure outside of the fuel storage area when fuel is not being transferred to the fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Loren E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030136454Abstract: The present invention provides a cost effective means by which pressure reduction in a fluid flow control device is optimized. The pressure reduction achieved according to the present invention also minimizes valve wear and presents new solutions in reducing, attenuating, eliminating, damping, redirecting, or otherwise defeating valve noise. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a flow control device is provided including a valve trim assembly comprising a plurality of valve trim disks defining a plurality of flow paths along a fluid passage between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet of the flow control device. Respective flow paths defined by the valve trim disks comprise an expansion/contraction mechanism, a velocity control mechanism, an acoustic chamber, and frequency shifting passages. The expansion/contraction mechanism has a cross section including rapid increases and decreases in cross-sectional flow area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Kenneth A. Thurston, Alan H. Glenn
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Publication number: 20030136455Abstract: A block unit for repairing flow passage facilities is provided for permitting a desired repair operation. A method of repairing flow passage facilities using the block unit is also provided. The block unit includes an inner plate defining an inner surface, an outer plate disposed along a peripheral edge of the inner plate, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs for reinforcing the inner plate and the outer plate. The block units adjoining in a circumferential direction are joined together with bolts inserted through both circumferential end faces of each the block unit and nuts fitted on the bolts to form a short tube within a flow passage. The short tubes are connected in a longitudinal direction to form a continuous tubular assembly having an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the flow passage. A grout-material is injected into a clearance space formed between the tubular assembly and the flow passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Takao Kamiyama, Yasuhiro Yokoshima
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Publication number: 20030136456Abstract: The invention concerns an energy guide chain for guiding hoses, cables or lines comprising chain links (2) each consisting of two link plates (3) and at least one crossbar (8) connecting the link plates, wherein link plates (3) of adjacent chain links (2) have pivot regions comprising mutually corresponding pivot pins (4) and openings (5) for receiving the pivot pins, by means of which the chain links (2) are pivotably interconnected, and wherein the link plates (3) of adjacent chain links (2) have mutually overlapping overlap regions (21, 22), forming lines (6, 7) of link plates, and wherein at least one link plate (3) is provided with a region (15, 20) of weakened material, which permits a variation in length of the link plate line (7) beyond the play which occurs in the pivot region (4, 5) in all directions of the link plate (3). In order to permit improved straight-ahead movement of the chain the material-weakened region (15, 20) is in the form of an elastically deformable region of the link plate (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2002Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventor: Frank Blase