Patents Issued in April 5, 2007
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Publication number: 20070074726Abstract: A novel oxygen supply is disclosed which is a portable oxygen container that comprises a canister, a valve regulator, and a mask, combined to allow the delivery of an oxygen rich airflow to a user upon demand. The portable oxygen container of the present invention includes a refill port for refilling the canister with a supply of gas, and it also includes a protective layer on the exterior of the canister tank in order to cushion the canister tank and prevent damage and/or injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Michael Majer
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Publication number: 20070074727Abstract: An improved carbon dioxide absorber for use in a closed circuit patient breathing system has a canister insertable in the breathing circuit for receiving recirculating breathing gases. The canister contains a pelletized CO2 absorbent material that removes the CO2 from the breathing gases passing through the absorber. A quantity of the CO2 absorbent material is treated with a chemical indicator such that the chemical indicator makes a color change indicative of the state of the absorptive capacity of the absorbent material. A separate quantity of the CO2 absorbent material is treated with a second chemical indicator. The second chemical indicator changes color to indicate the degree of dryness of the CO2 absorbent material. The second chemical indicator may comprise cobalt chloride and serves to indicate the potential for excessive heat generation and toxic gas generation conditions within the CO2 absorbent canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Julie Mills
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Publication number: 20070074728Abstract: An endotracheal electrode and optical positioning device usable in conjunction with an endotracheal tube having a short elongated triangular shaped body with a superior surface that projects towards the junction of the vocal cords, a posterior surface that projects towards the endotracheal tube or the posterior-interior surface of the cricoid cartilage, and generally straight right and left lateral surfaces that project anterior lateral on either side toward the vocal cords. The lateral surfaces are of appropriate dimensions for attachment of laryngeal surface electrodes. The body has a center opening or channel that wraps around, slides over, or otherwise attaches to an endotracheal tube or to a ventilatory apparatus. A docking recess on the proximal aspect of the superior surface is used for receiving a fiberoptic laryngoscope or a positioning rod. A tube is attachable to the docking recess and extends outward in conjunction with the endotracheal tube for insertion of the fiberoptic laryngoscope.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: James Rea
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Publication number: 20070074729Abstract: Mandibular advancement splint against snoring and sleep apnea. The splint is made of two thermoformable trays (1, 2) designed to envelop the upper and lower arch. In order to be able to adapt to individual variations in conformation, the advancement splint includes an articulated frame having rigid and flexible elements, immersed in the thermoformable flexible material or molded around it. The frame's articulations (12, 13, 23) allow the splint to fit the curve of the dental arch and to adapt to irregularities in the teeth's position. The inventive splint is equivalent in terms of comfort and efficiency to a personalized splint made by an orthodontist or dental technician, but its cost is 6 to 10 times lower.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Georges Magnin
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Publication number: 20070074730Abstract: The present invention provides a biocompatible Conductive Keratoplasty probe guide device having an arcuate member and at least one orifice capable of allowing the probe to be inserted through the orifice. Also, the present invention teaches methods related to guiding a CK probe through this probe guide device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Padma NANDURI, T. DYER
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Publication number: 20070074731Abstract: A bio-implantable power generation system includes at least one member with stored static electrical charge, at least two electrodes which are spaced from and on substantially opposing sides of the member, and a bio-attachment device connected to at least one of the electrodes for connecting the electrode to biological matter. The member is held in a fixed, spaced apart relationship with respect to one of the electrodes and the other one of the electrodes is movable with respect to the member and the one of the electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Nth Tech CorporationInventor: Michael Potter
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Publication number: 20070074732Abstract: An implantable medical device with lubricious material permits implantable medical devices to have a reduced friction between the device and at least a portion of the surrounding tissue. The implantable medical device may have a housing or it may have a housing and a member for providing a smooth interface between the device and the tissue. The lubricious material may be provided on or impregnated in the housing or the member. In some embodiments, the device is configured for implantation in the head of a human body. In other embodiments, the device is configured for implantation between the cranium and the scalp. In some embodiments, the device includes a single module while in other embodiments a plurality of modules are coupled together to provide a smaller profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ruchika Singhal, Darren Janzig, Carl Wahlstrand, Robert Skime, Paulette Olson, Erik Scott, James Randall
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Publication number: 20070074733Abstract: Smoking articles, such as cigarettes and cigarette filters, methods of manufacturing smoking articles including hollow fibers, and methods of smoking are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a smoking article contains hollow fibers, wherein the hollow fibers change properties of mainstream tobacco smoke drawn through the hollow fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Firooz Rasouli, John Hearn, Ping Li
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Publication number: 20070074734Abstract: A smokeless lighter includes a heater sized to accommodate a smokable article such as a cigarette such that a portion of the cigarette protrudes from the lighter. The heater maintains the temperature in an internal chamber in the range of 160 to 200° C. so as to be below the ignition temperature for tobacco. An insulating jacket surrounds the heater to protect the smokers from burn injury. Circuitry may be activated manually or by insertion of a cigarette into the heater and limits operation of the heater preferably to a period of 10 to 12 minutes. Optionally, a light may be used to indicate when air is drawn through the smokeless lighter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Michael Braunshteyn, Richard Jupe, Jimmy Lyons-Hart, Gail Yoss, Raquel Olegario
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Publication number: 20070074735Abstract: An over-wrap for connecting a tobacco rod and a cigarette filter. The over-wrap includes a tipping wrapper and a plurality of raised ribs extending from the tipping wrapper and forming a plurality of channels between the tipping wrapper and the plug wrap. The plurality of channels allow air to flow from a tobacco rod end of the filter to a plurality of ventilation holes within a plug wrap of the filter when the over-wrap is wrapped around the filter and tobacco rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventor: Charles Gaworski
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Publication number: 20070074736Abstract: Auxiliary fitting for selecting a hairstyle comprising a support (1) that can be worn, in a removable manner, by a person on his/her head, and a plurality of locks (2, 3) being connectable to said support. Advantageously, at least two locks that are different to each other, preferably by size and/or shape and/or colour can be connected to said support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Pierpaolo Rotondi
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Publication number: 20070074737Abstract: The invention relates to a method of surface treatment of predetermined areas of a composite material structure with at least one plasma beam at atmospheric pressure, produced by a plasma generator provided with an emission nozzle in order to facilitate its adhesive bonding to another structure, in which: a) the plasma beam emitted through the nozzle may include a reactive gas, is projected on the composite material structure from a distance comprised between 0,2 and 10 cm; b) the plasma beam is projected on the composite material structure with an angle of incidence comprised between 75° and 105°. It is preferably applied to carbon fiber or fiberglass and epoxy resin or bismaleimide resin structures. Other relevant variables in the process are the plasma beam power and the treatment rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Silvia Urena
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Publication number: 20070074738Abstract: A cleaning method of a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus begins by introducing film forming gas include reaction gas not forming a film by itself to reaction chamber to form the film on a semiconductor substrate, decreasing pressure of the reaction chamber, solidifying or liquefying the reaction gas to form particles by using small-particles in the reaction chamber as cores, and exhausting the particles from the reaction chamber. Using this method, foreign small-particles can easily be removed from the apparatus and suppress any possible contamination of semiconductor substrates to be processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventor: Takayuki FURUSAWA
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Publication number: 20070074739Abstract: In a state of the inside of a treatment chamber of treatment equipment being evacuated, therein a cleaning gas containing trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a cleaning agent is supplied. Metal such as copper used in the formation of an interconnection or an electrode and stuck on an inner wall surface of the treatment chamber, when coming into contact with the cleaning agent (TFA) in the cleaning gas, without forming an oxide or a metallic salt, is directly complexed. The complex is sublimed due to the evacuation and is exhausted outside the treatment chamber. Accordingly, at less labor and low cost, the cleaning can be efficiently implemented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventors: Yasuhiko Kojima, Yasuhiro Oshima
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Publication number: 20070074740Abstract: Debris collection apparatus includes a housing that substantially conforms to a dimensional standard for a specified type of data cartridge. A debris attractant operatively associated with a surface of the housing attracts and holds debris from a region to be cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Robert Aaron, John Hampton
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Publication number: 20070074741Abstract: A method for dry cleaning a process chamber including a nickel deposit. The method includes exposing a system component in the process chamber to a process gas with a carbonyl gas, reacting the nickel deposit on the system component with the carbonyl gas in a dry cleaning process to form a gaseous nickel carbonyl product, and exhausting the gaseous nickel carbonyl product from the process chamber. A mass signal of the nickel carbonyl product can be used to monitor and control the dry cleaning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventors: Gordon Bease, Hongyun Cottle
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Publication number: 20070074742Abstract: A soil standard for monitoring a cleaning process for a medical instrument, employs a soil which contains moisture so as to more accurately mimic soil which may be present upon an instrument to be cleaned in the cleaning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Szu-Min Lin, Robert Platt, Vinod Mirchandani
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Publication number: 20070074743Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus used in the cleaning of chambers, such as semiconductor processing chambers. In particular, fluorine from a fluorine generator is used in the cleaning cycle and by-product hydrogen from the fluorine generation is used to condition the chamber and remove residual fluorine following the cleaning cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Graham McFarlane, Richard Hogle
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Publication number: 20070074744Abstract: An aqueous tube cleaning system as described herein can be utilized to clean a plurality of tubes having different lengths. The system includes a tower assembly having a wash chamber that houses the tubes during the cleaning cycle. The tower assembly is held in a horizontal load/unload position for loading and unloading of the tubes. The system rotates the tower assembly into a vertical cleaning orientation to accommodate cleaning with cleaning and rinse solutions, which flow through and around the tubes using the force of gravity. After rinsing and draining, the tower assembly is rotated back to the horizontal position for unloading.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: David Kozy, Daniel Nydegger, Kin Wong, William Schell, David Wagner
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Publication number: 20070074745Abstract: Disclosed is an exhaust system for discharging a fluid which is supplied into a hermetically closed container 54 for containing a semiconductor wafer W, a substrate to be supplied in the container 54 and subjected to a process. The exhaust system comprises an outer exhaust pipe 71 which is connected to the hermetically closed container via an exhaust connecting pipe 68 and has closed top and bottom ends, a downstream guide passage 201 which is provided in the outer exhaust pipe 71 and adapted to downwardly guide an exhaust fluid flowing through the outer exhaust pipe 71, and an upstream guide passage 202 which is adapted to upwardly guide the exhaust fluid having flowed through the downstream guide passage 201 as well as to cause foreign matter or the like in the exhaust fluid to be settled by gravity. The exhaust fluid having flowed through the upstream guide passage 202 is discharged from a discharging passage 203 to the outside.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Yoshio Kimura, Kouzou Kanagawa
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Publication number: 20070074746Abstract: A device for spraying spray products in a dishwasher enables the dishes to be impinged upon with dishwashing fluid in an efficient manner and to avoid wear and tear caused by moving parts and to provide trouble-free operation. The spraying device sprays dishwashing fluid into the inside of the washing container and includes at least one spray channel that guides at least one dishwashing liquid and is integrated into the bottom, top and/or wall area of the washing container, whereby openings which are oriented toward the interior of the washing container are provided on one side and enable the dishwashing fluid to pass therethrough. An improved more homogeneous distribution of dishwashing fluid is provided and it is possible to dispense with moving parts, such as spray arms for the distribution of dishwashing fluid, leading to greater freedom in terms of washing container and wash basket design.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte, GmbHInventors: Helmut Jerg, Hans-Peter Nannt
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Publication number: 20070074747Abstract: A substrate processing method which removes an ArF resist film from a wafer having the ArF resist film. As an ultraviolet irradiation process is performed on the ArF resist film, and then an ozone gas and water vapor are fed to the ArF resist film, the ArF resist film is altered in a water-soluble state. Thereafter, the ArF resist film is removed from the substrate by feeding pure water to the ArF resist film altered into the water-soluble state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Takayuki Toshima, Tadashi Iino, Yusuke Saito, Mitsunori Nakamori, Noritaka Uchida, Takehiko Orii
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Publication number: 20070074748Abstract: Devices and methods are presented to provide a seating area on a common crutch. The convertible seat is low profile and maintained flat on a side of the crutch until needed. It may be opened easily and placed flat on the floor to provide the user with a convenient sitting or table area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Anahita Jamshidi
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Publication number: 20070074749Abstract: A system for padding a crutch to prevent chafing. An armpit padding device covers the conventional armpit engaging portion of a crutch with a combined three layers of nylon fabric, foam pad, and fleece fabric. A handle padding device covers the conventional grab handle portion of a crutch with a combined three layers of nylon fabric, foam pad, and fleece fabric. Chafing is prevented by a combined effect of fleece fabric elasticity and the elasticity of a foam pad that is held in place by being sandwiched between nylon and fleece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Kathleen Jones, Laura Kmet
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Publication number: 20070074750Abstract: A rib for a covering with a light source, bulb holder, and globe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the rib comprises a bulb holder configured to secure a light source and includes structure in order to be installed into the rib and allow for a globe device to be attached to the bulb holder in order to protect the light source and for decorative purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Kenneth Harbaugh
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Publication number: 20070074751Abstract: An umbrella has a first support member, a plurality of ribs supported by the first support member, and a canopy supported by the plurality of ribs. At least one of the plurality of ribs has, in cross section, a bottom wall, first and second upstanding side walls extending upward from the bottom wall, and a web extending between the first and second side walls at a location intermediate the bottom wall and the upper side wall ends. The web and upper portions of the first and second side walls form a channel. A first hole extends through the web, and a second hole extends through the bottom wall generally in coaxial alignment with the first hole. In a disclosed embodiment, a light bulb is disposed within either or both of the first and second holes, and an insulated electrical conductor runs along the length of the rib within the channel to connect the light bulb to a source of electrical power.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Joseph Fraser
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Publication number: 20070074752Abstract: The present invention provides methods to convert motion into electrical energy. These electrical power generators are made compatible with standard batteries so that they can support operations of existing battery powered portable appliances with no or minimal modifications. Electrical power generators of the present invention are therefore more convenient to use than conventional batteries while reducing the needs to replace or recharge batteries. Environment friendly methods are also introduced for generating electrical power.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Albert Shau, Jeng-Jye Shau
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Publication number: 20070074753Abstract: The present invention provides a motor driven by shape memory alloys for use in a variety of applications. In the disclosed embodiment, the motor is used to drive a photovoltaic panel so that the panel may remain in appropriate alignment with the sun throughout the day. In such a configuration, the motor assembly relies upon the intrinsic properties of shape memory alloys, in conjunction with a spring assembly, in order to generate sufficient torque in order to rotate the photovoltaic panel. In order to control the orientation of the panel, the system relies upon a sun tracking mechanism which includes an analog sensor circuit, a plurality of phototransistors and a power source. Accordingly, the device is able to rotate the photovoltaic panel in discrete and precise increments as the day progresses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Karim Altali, Thomas Benjamin
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Publication number: 20070074754Abstract: A photovoltaic roofing system and a method of installing the photovoltaic ridge cap structure have been provided. The photovoltaic roofing system includes a ridge cap adapted to cover a ridge of a roof structure. The system also includes at least one photovoltaic cell disposed within the ridge cap. The method of installing a photovoltaic ridge cap structure includes mounting the ridge cap over multiple photovoltaic cells along a ridge of a roof structure. The method further includes routing electrical leads from each photovoltaic cell through one or more openings along the ridge of the roof structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Donald Farquhar, Charles Korman, Neil Johnson, Ali Iz
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Publication number: 20070074755Abstract: Solar cell modules and mounting methods are disclosed. A solar cell module includes one or more photovoltaic (PV) cells arranged in a substantially planar fashion. Each PV cell has a front side and a back side. The PV cells are adapted to produce an electric voltage when light is incident upon the front side. A rigid back plane is attached to the PV cells such that the back plane provides structural support from the back side. The rigid back plane includes a structural component having a plurality of voids.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Chris Eberspacher, Phillip Capps, John Holager
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Publication number: 20070074756Abstract: A double-side light receiving solar cell in a planer regular hexagon shape and having first electrodes on both surfaces are divided into four pieces by a line A-A? connecting two opposing apexes and by a line B-B? perpendicular to the line A-A? and connecting center points on two opposing sides. By matching oblique lines of two divided pieces without misalignment and with respective surfaces in an inversed state, the first electrodes on the same side of the two divided pieces align along the same single straight line. Then, the first electrodes that are on the same side are connected with a first inter connecter, thereby constructing a unit having a rectangular outline. Units thus constructed are arranged so that relevant sides match without misalignment. By handling on a unit basis as described above, it is possible to facilitate an arrangement of the cells and an electricity connection work.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshio Yagiura, Shingo Okamoto, Atsushi Nakauchi
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Publication number: 20070074757Abstract: A solar cell includes an improved anti-reflection (AR) coating provided on an incident glass substrate. In certain example embodiments, the AR coating includes a layer comprising porous silica. The porous nature of the silica inclusive layer permits the refractive index (n) of the silica inclusive layer to be reduced, thereby decreasing reflection and permitting more radiation to make its way to the active layer(s) of the solar cell. In certain example embodiments, a coating solution may be formed by mixing a colloidal silica solution and a polymeric silica solution, then applying the coating solution to a substrate and curing the same in order to form an AR coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Gurdian Industries CorpInventors: Nathan Mellott, Thomas Taylor
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Publication number: 20070074758Abstract: A method and system of controlling addition of a treating agent based on a control function comprising a plurality of demand values is disclosed. Process parameters of a fluid to be treated are measured and one or more control signals are generated based on the measured process values and the control function. The control signals are used to actuate a treating agent dosing system and also used to monitor and compare the levels, status or condition of the treating agent. Additional features of the invention compensate for rain events.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Brett McQuade, David Morano
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Publication number: 20070074759Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention includes a rupture control system comprising an inner hose, an outer hose, and a valve that is actuated by fluid leaking from the inner hose. The inner hose and the outer hose define a containment passageway therebetween, and the valve includes an inlet, an outlet, a passageway extending between the inlet and the outlet, a valve member readily movable between a first position and a second position, and a valve control chamber. In these embodiments, a rupture in the inner hose places the inner hose in fluid communication with the containment passageway and the valve control chamber, and fluid flowing into the valve control chamber moves the valve member from its first position into its second position, the valve member at least partially blocking the valve passageway in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Oather McClung
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Publication number: 20070074760Abstract: An inflatable device includes a tubular body fitted in a mouth of an inflatable body and having outer and inner end portions respectively defining an adaptor port and a valve seat therein. A valve member is movable between a closed position to be in air-tight engagement with the valve seat, and an open position to be disengaged from the valve seat so as to permit inflation and deflation of the inflatable body through the adaptor port. A plunger has a plunger rod connected to the valve member, and a plunger head such that when an air supplying tube of a pump is inserted into the adaptor port to force the plunger head to move toward the valve seat, the valve member is moved by the plunger rod to the open position. A biasing member is disposed to bias the plunger head to hold the valve member in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Hsin-Tsai Wu
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Publication number: 20070074761Abstract: A valve for sterile sampling of a liquid sample from a container comprises a valve body (1) with a. valve chamber (2). The valve is moreover provided with a sample inlet (6) in the valve chamber (2), a first valve seat (7), a first valve plug (5a) for closing the sample inlet (6) through abutment against a first valve seat (7), an outlet (8) from the valve chamber (2), a cleaning inlet (9) in the valve chamber (2) for disinfection fluid, a second valve seat (10) and a second valve plug (5b). The outlet (8) is positioned between the two valve seats (7, 10), and the second valve seat (10) and the second valve plug (5b) are positioned in such a manner that the second valve plug (5b) through abutment against the second valve seat (10) cuts off the inflow of disinfection fluid in an area (2b) of the valve chamber (2) at the sample inlet (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: KEOFITT A/SInventor: Henrik Salomon
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Publication number: 20070074762Abstract: An elastomeric internal seal for preventing or reducing fluid from passing from a first end of a tubular instrument to a second end of the tubular instrument. The seal has an edge portion configured to contact an inner surface of the instrument, at least one receiving aperture configured to receive an apparatus therethrough, the apparatus extending in a generally longitudinal direction in relation to the tubular instrument. The seal further has a lip portion channel generally extending toward the first end and about a circumference of the at least one receiving aperture, wherein the first lip portion is configured such that pressure created by the fluid causes the first lip portion to press against the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: MICROLINE PENTAX Inc.Inventor: Pavel Menn
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Publication number: 20070074763Abstract: A battery watering system for delivering fluid to a battery has a connection to a fluid source, which is to be delivered to a plurality of battery filling valve assemblies mounted to a plurality of battery filling openings on a battery. Tubing sections are used to interconnect the fluid source to the battery filling valve assemblies. Each battery filling valve assembly has a connector for receiving at least one tube end in at least one tubing receiving aperture having an inner diameter sized to receive the tubing end therein, at least one inner diameter reducing projection disposed within the aperture for applying a restraining force on the tube end disposed therein to limit withdrawal therefrom. Using the inventive connectors, rapid assembly with sure connection of the tubing sections is assured and inadvertent disconnection substantially avoided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Johan Fitter
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Publication number: 20070074764Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for delivering large volumes of nitrogen gas, air, or other gas at high pressures from banks of high pressure cylinders and releasing that gas at the rate required by the operation. Not only can higher flow rates be achieved, but the absence of motors or engines can be an advantage in hazardous areas and can increase the reliability of the delivery of the gas. In addition, as compared to using liquid nitrogen, which typically must be delivered from a remote air separation plant, these banks of cylinders can then be recharged with gas by portable compressors or nitrogen generators.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: William Brigham, Saad Hassan Alghurairi
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Publication number: 20070074765Abstract: Valve for thermal-regenerative waste gas purification installation; may be installed in connecting duct of the installation, the duct connecting gas inlet duct or gas outlet duct for inlet or outlet of untreated or treated waste gas with treatment chamber, having conical valve seat and an obturator of corresponding shape, operative to close an orifice formed by the valve seat, wherein the obturator is connected with a stem for actuation of the obturator. The obturator may comprise upper obturator plate and lower obturator plate, mounted spaced apart from one another, the stem comprising an axial internal bore, which is connected with a space between the obturator plates, in order to connect the space directly with the outside environment or with an external fan or air compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Rita Muller, Andreas Molnar
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Publication number: 20070074766Abstract: A system for controlling fluid flow comprises a first fluid conduit having a length, an inner diameter, an input pressure and an output pressure, and a second fluid conduit having a length, an inner diameter, an input pressure and an output pressure where the output pressure of the first fluid conduit is the input pressure of the second fluid conduit. The system also comprises a pressure sensor configured to determine the output pressure of the first fluid conduit, and a controller configured to control the output pressure of the first fluid conduit, thereby establishing a desired fluid flow through the second fluid conduit based on the length of the second fluid conduit, the inner diameter of the second fluid conduit, the temperature of the second fluid conduit and the type of fluid flowing in the second fluid conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Matthew Klee, Michael Thompson, James McCurry, Paul Dryden
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Publication number: 20070074767Abstract: The self-charging programmable water valve provides programmed watering control to a portion of an irrigation zone. A rechargeable battery provides electrical power to control the valve, which includes a pulse charger activated by water flow through the valve for recharging the battery. A pressure sensor is connected to a control circuit that activates the water valve when water pressure detected by the sensor exceeds a predetermined limit. A first digital timer determines valve open duration, and thus how long the portion of the zone will receive water. A second digital timer begins a count cycle after the first digital timer shuts down the water flow to the connected branch. The second digital timer is provided to prevent false reactivation of the water valve during a zone watering cycle, thereby preventing excessive watering of the portion of the zone controlled by the programmable water valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Tony Roffey
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Publication number: 20070074768Abstract: An improved one-way fluid valve construction is provided. A valve housing (102) includes one or more valve ports (108) and control ports (110). A control member (304) is disposed within the control port (110). The control member (304) is movable within the control port (110) between a first position and a second position. A control rod (302) can extend between the control member (304) and a portion of the valve port (108). A control rod coupling (402) interacts with the control member (304) to cause a rotational or pivotal movement the control rod (302) through a predetermined angular arc in response to movement of the control member (304). A sealing face (404) formed on a second portion of the control rod (302) advantageously forms a seal with an orifice (316) that separates an input side of the valve port (108) from an output side. The seal can be formed when the control rod (302) is in a control rod sealed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Walter Tuymer
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Publication number: 20070074769Abstract: An adjustable regulator insert for valves includes inflow openings and outflow openings, the outflow openings being closed off in response to a difference in pressure across the insert under the influence of a spring that seeks to keep the outflow openings open. The insert is furthermore provided with means for adjustably closing off the inflow openings. The insert is configured such that a certain degree of adjustable closure of the inflow openings entails a compression of the spring which is inversely proportionate with the closure. Hereby an approximately linear equilibrium between the degree of closure of the inflow openings and the flow through the insert is accomplished.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Peter Moesby
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Publication number: 20070074770Abstract: A modular fuel reservoir assembly for incorporation into a vehicle fuel tank includes a fuel reservoir, a fuel pump, a fuel filter and a retainer. The retainer is formed of an electrically conductive material and includes integrally formed and electrically conductive fuel supply and fill tubes fluidly interconnected at the open bottom ends thereof by a jet pump. The reservoir includes an internal vertical column through which the supply and fill tubes freely extend such that the jet pump is located adjacent the open bottom of the reservoir column. Fuel from the tank and bypass fuel from the reservoir travel through the fill tube and empty back into the reservoir until all fuel in the tank is depleted.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Chris Witherspoon, Sharon Beyer, Ronald Williams, James Jeffers
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Publication number: 20070074771Abstract: A rotary valve assembly has a valve body, a rotor and a plurality of guidance check valves. The valve body includes a valve seat longitudinally defining a bore through a center thereof. A plurality of valve oil passages and a main oil passage are respectively distributed radially around the bore. The rotor is movably received in the bore of the valve body. A plurality of guidance check valves is mounted in the valve oil passages. The rotor rotates to switch to a predetermined valve position by manual operation or electric power, where a predetermined oil supply path is precisely formed to supply oil to a predetermined valve communicating with a valve oil passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Jyh-Wei Liang
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Publication number: 20070074772Abstract: A multi-functional flow control valve for a water treatment system includes a valve body having a water inlet port, a water outlet port and an effluent outlet. A valve core connected with a valve rod is placed inside the valve body. The valve body defines a flow channel therein for connecting with an inside and an outside of a filter element of the water treatment system, respectively. The valve core includes a moving valve disk and a fixed valve disk whose head faces are aligned hermetically rotationally. The moving valve disk is connected to the valve rod. The fixed valve disk defines a plurality of through holes which are connected to the water inlet port, the water outlet port and the effluent outlet, respectively. The moving valve disk defines a through hole and two blind recesses therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Runde Yang, Xiaorong Wu, Fengyang Ding
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Publication number: 20070074773Abstract: A fluidic device, comprising: a temperature regulating mechanism for regulating a temperature of a plurality of fluids in a reaction operation or a unit operation while the fluids are distributed in a fluid flow path, wherein the temperature regulating mechanism includes a heating medium flow path formed therein along a flow direction of the fluids in the fluid flow path in which a heating medium at a desired temperature flows and a disturbance producing device for producing turbulence in a laminar flow of the heating medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Fumiko Shiraishi, Yasunori Ichikawa, Norihito Nosaka, Hideharu Nagasawa
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Publication number: 20070074774Abstract: The invention relates to the formation of a tube (34) and the provision of the tube (34) to line a host pipe and hence repair and/or strengthen the same. The tube is formed of a web (10) of material to which at least one wire strip (18) is applied such that when the web (10) of material is introduced into the host pipe, the at least one wire strip is located at the overlapping longitudinal edges of the web (10). The tube (34) is expanded to the internal size of the host pipe and electric current applied to the wires in the wire strip (18) to heat the same and bond the overlapping edges together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2004Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: The Pipeline Centre, Farrington RoadInventor: Brian Chandler
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Publication number: 20070074775Abstract: An apparatus for diverting flow of liquid from an air conditioning condensate line away from a foundation outside of a structure. The apparatus includes a tube member having an inlet end for receiving the liquid, a joint for changing direction of the flow of liquid through the tube member and an outlet end for releasing such liquid. A cup member is disposed on the inlet end for funneling the liquid from the condensate line into the inlet end. At least one positioning member is disposed under the tube member between the elbow joint and the outlet end for supporting and securing the tube member in place such that the cup member is positioned directly below the condensate line and a gradual slope is maintained between the inlet and outlet ends wherein predetermined height of the inlet end is greater than predetermined height of the outlet end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Ronald Logan