Patents Issued in June 28, 2007
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Publication number: 20070144554Abstract: A method of cleaning an ESC comprises immersing a ceramic surface of the ESC in dielectric fluid; spacing the ceramic surface of the ESC apart from a conductive surface such that the dielectric fluid fills a gap between the ceramic surface of the ESC and the conductive surface; and subjecting the dielectric fluid to ultrasonic agitation while simultaneously applying voltage to the ESC.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventor: Robert Steger
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Publication number: 20070144555Abstract: A supercritical CO2 cleaning system is provided, comprising: a closed high-pressure cleaning trough, which is a funnel-shaped vessel tapered from top to bottom; a bearer platform, located within the closed high-pressure cleaning trough and rotated with respect to an object to be cleaned and used for bearing the object to be cleaned; and a movable nozzle set, disposed within the closed high-pressure cleaning trough and above the bearer platform, wherein the object to be cleaned can be cleaned via the movable nozzle set and impurity pollutants will be easily deposited at the bottom of the closed high-pressure cleaning trough after cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Cheng-Chun Chen, Shing Chen, Chuan-Hui Liu, Jia-Ming Huang
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Publication number: 20070144556Abstract: A method of cleaning a substrate comprises placing the substrate on a rotating fixture, placing a liquid on at least one side of the substrate, and creating a standing wave of megasonic energy oriented generally parallel to the substrate. The standing wave generates an associated pattern of high-agitation regions in the liquid. The method further comprises moving the standing wave back-and-forth so as to move the pattern of high-agitation regions about with respect to the substrate. An apparatus for cleaning substrates comprises a support to rotate the substrate about a first axis, and a transmitter extending generally parallel to a surface of the substrate. The apparatus further comprises a megasonic transducer in acoustically coupled relation to the transmitter, and a reciprocation drive in fixed relation to the transmitter. The reciprocation drive moves the transmitter back-and-forth within a plane generally parallel to the surface of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Mario Bran
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Publication number: 20070144557Abstract: A dry cleaning method for an apparatus for depositing a thin film that deposits an Al-containing metal film and an Al-containing metal nitride film is provided. The method includes maintaining a temperature inside of chamber of the apparatus for depositing a thin film at 430° C. or higher and cleaning the inside of the chamber by supplying a cleaning gas including Cl2 into the chamber. When it is difficult to maintain the temperature inside the chamber at 430° C. or higher, the method includes cleaning the inside of the chamber by using a cleaning gas including Cl2 plasma. Accordingly, the apparatus for depositing the thin film that deposits a titanium aluminum nitride (TiAlN) film and a similar type thin film can be effectively cleaned without having remaining products and particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Ki-Hoon Lee, Sang-Jin Lee, Tae-Wook Seo
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Publication number: 20070144558Abstract: A dish washing machine is provided having a dosing device operable to add an additive product into the dishwasher, the dosing device being operatively connected to an arrangement that separately stores the basic chemical products of an all-round additive product independent of one another. The dosing device is operable to independently add into the dishwasher one basic chemical product not used for clear rinsing of the all-round additive product, at least two, but not all, of the basic chemical products of the all-round additive product together, or at least one reaction mixture consisting of the basic chemical products of the all-round additive product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate, GmbHInventors: Egbert Classen, Helmut Jerg
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Publication number: 20070144559Abstract: A unit for preventing a substrate from drying includes a transfer arm for transferring a substrate from a first bath containing a first cleaning solution to a second bath containing a second cleaning solution, a spraying part connected to the transfer arm, wherein the spraying part sprays a drying prevention solution from an upper portion of the substrate to a lower portion of the substrate, and a drainage container connected to the transfer arm, wherein the drainage container receives the drying prevention solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Kwang-Shin Lim, Sung-Jae Han, Yong-Hoon Lee, Hyung-Seok Choi, Ju-Ah Ryu, Yong-Joo Choi
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Publication number: 20070144560Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning apparatus and method of circuit boards by making use of insulating liquids and, more particularly, to the cleaning apparatus of live circuit-boards in advanced electronic and communication devices, while the power is on, by specially prepared cleaning liquid. The invention provides a safe eliminating method of micro dust particles from sensitive circuit boards. The apparatus includes a can filled with specially prepared cleaning liquid, a spray device attached to the aforementioned can, and an adsorption pad placed under the aforementioned circuit boards in the advanced electronic and communication devices. The aforementioned spray device sprays the specially prepared cleaning liquid over the circuit board with the spraying pressure of 5 kgf/cm2 or more. The specially prepared cleaning liquid collects micro dust particles on the circuit boards while it runs down the surface of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Han Uhm
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Publication number: 20070144561Abstract: A degreasing jig according to the present invention is a degreasing jig for degreasing of a ceramic molded body containing a ceramic powder, a binder, and a dispersion medium, comprising a bottom plate for placing the ceramic molded body thereon, and an air-permeable cover member provided in a manner to cover the ceramic molded body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Takamitsu Saijo, Kazuya Naruse, Kenichiro Kasai
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Publication number: 20070144562Abstract: A household appliance, in particular a domestic dishwasher machine, provided with a handle (2) and a part (1) which can be moved by the handle (2) is described, said part having a fastening means (13, 19, 20) whereby the handle (2) can be releasably connected to the movable part (1). The fixing means (13, 19, 20) is arranged and embodied in such a manner that the handle width of a handle (2) to be connected to the movable part (1) is variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbHInventors: Egbert Classen, Gerhard Egger, Bernd Schessl
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Publication number: 20070144563Abstract: A substrate treatment apparatus includes a substrate holding mechanism, a substrate attitude changing mechanism which changes the attitude of a substrate held by the substrate holding mechanism between a generally horizontal attitude and a tilted attitude in which the substrate is tilted with respect to a horizontal plane, a treatment liquid supplying mechanism which is capable of supplying a plurality of treatment liquids to the substrate, a plurality of treatment liquid receiving portions which each receive a corresponding one of the treatment liquids flowing down from a surface of the substrate when the substrate is brought into the tilted attitude, and a receiving portion selecting unit which selects one of the treatment liquid receiving portions according to the type of a treatment liquid present on the substrate for receiving the treatment liquid flowing down from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Hiroyuki Araki
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Publication number: 20070144564Abstract: The present invention relates to a component for a household appliance, in particular for a dishwasher, and to a sump for a household appliance, in particular for a dishwasher, using it. Both the component and the sump are adapted to detect and/or control the level of a liquid in a tub. The component and/or the sump comprise a light transmitter adapted to generate a light beam, a light receiver adapted to receive said light beam, and at least one optical element, in particular made of transparent material, adapted to affect said beam depending on the content of said tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Eltek S.p.A.Inventors: Costanzo Gadini, Fabio Nebbia
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Publication number: 20070144565Abstract: A high pressure water stream (14) is discharged onto a surface to be cleaned. An ozone/water stream (16) is discharged on the same surface for sanitizing the surface. The high pressure water and ozone/water streams (14, 16) are discharged simultaneously along closely adjacent paths that are either parallel (FIG. 3) or concentric (FIG. 2). The water pressure is at least about 100 p.s.i and is preferably between 100 p.s.i and 1000 p.s.i. The nozzles that discharge the streams (14, 16) may be movable relative to the object(s) that receives the high pressure water and ozone/water (FIG. 1). Or, they may be fixed and the object may be movable relative to them (FIG. 4).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Ozone International LLCInventor: Daniel Lynn
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Publication number: 20070144566Abstract: The invention describes a hinged door (2) for a dishwasher machine (10) comprising a handle element (3) for unlocking and actuating the door (2), the handle element (3) being arranged on an upper side (5) of the door (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerate GmbHInventor: Wolfgang Kaczmarek
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Publication number: 20070144567Abstract: A crutch-like mobility assist device includes a vertical support assembly, a footer assembly attached to a lower connection member of the vertical support assembly, and a tiltable underarm support mechanism connected to an upper connection member of the vertical support assembly, the tiltable underarm support mechanism including a base plate which is rotatable relative to the vertical support assembly, a saddle, and two damper devices between the base plate and the saddle which enable the saddle to tilt forwardly and rearwardly, as well as laterally relative to the vertical support assembly. The tiltable underarm support mechanism is itself usable on crutches of conventional construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Henry Haslach, James Borrelli
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Publication number: 20070144568Abstract: A crutch-like mobility assist device includes a vertical support assembly, an underarm support mechanism, and a rotatable footer assembly, the rotatable footer assembly including an elongated ground-engaging foot pad, attachment members connected to the foot pad and having vertical posts, and an elongated connection member with openings through which the vertical posts extend. The connection member includes respective pairs of support blocks on opposite sides of the vertical posts with bores therethrough for shafts that also extend through the posts to enable the posts (and thus the foot pad) to laterally rotate around the shafts. The foot pads can come into parallel contact with the ground even when the vertical support to which it is connected is laterally oriented by the user. Torsion springs connected to the posts will return the posts to a central orientation relative to the connection member when the foot pad is lifted off the ground by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Henry Haslach, James Borrelli
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Publication number: 20070144569Abstract: A concealment system includes one or more independently positionable masking panels. Each of the panels is independently supported by a hub and strut frame, and employs various interchangeable camouflage sheet materials. A polygonal perimeter strip has strut-engaging pockets thereon with a pocket located at each corner of the panel, and structure for mounting a masking panel thereon. Dual ball mount are attached to a platform and to a base portion of the frame hub, respectively. A positioning arm, having independently adjustable socket clamps, extends between the two ball mount to support the panel frame. An improved hub design eliminates guide channels therein, and employs cabling to attach the struts. The positioning arm has a single span with socket clamps permanently attached to each end so that each clamp can be independently adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Eastman Holding CompanyInventors: John Fereghetti, Scott Lee, Jeffrey Pestrue, Robert Butcher
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Publication number: 20070144570Abstract: A blind for concealing an individual includes an annular support, a curtain, a first securing means, and a second securing means. The curtain is suspended from the support for surrounding the individual. The first securing means secures a rear of the support to an upright object, and the second securing means secures a front of the support to the upright object at a height higher than the first securing means such that the support is suspended from the upright object in a generally horizontal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Daniel Earl Cooper
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Publication number: 20070144571Abstract: A structure includes a frame formed of one, two, three or more resilient endless forms of rod material in the shape of figure eight or connected on their longitudinal axis one after another such figures of eight or part of it, connected directly together or additionally connected firmly enough together or with other contours to form one rigid structure, covered with sheet material, extending over loops and sewed to the rod material. The places of the crossings of the rod material are accumulating the energy, when folded, which is needed for the unfolding of the structure. In the places of the crossings of the rod material are placed bushes, having the role to define the rate of the unfolding speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Jan-In Wu, Vasko Gospodinov
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Publication number: 20070144572Abstract: A collapsible gazebo frame includes a set of four corner support members and a set of four scissor assemblies, each being coupled to a different pair of the four corner support members. Each of four scissor assembly sliders is slidingly coupled to a different one of the four corner support members and serves to extend and retract the scissor assemblies coupled to the respective corner support member when slid along the corner support member. A canopy support frame includes four canopy support members, each being coupled to the top end of a different one of the four corner support members and having a canopy frame joint. The canopy support frame also includes four canopy support arms. Each canopy support arm is coupled to a different one of the four scissor assemblies and to a different canopy frame extender such that the canopy frame joints lock when gazebo frame is deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: North Pole LimitedInventors: Arvin Patel, Sungho Kim
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Publication number: 20070144573Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoelectric element in which a thin film of p-type thermoelectric material and a thin film of n-type thermoelectric material, which are formed on an electrically insulating substrate, are electrically connected, in which the p-type thermoelectric material and the n-type thermoelectric material are selected from specific complex oxides with a positive Seebeck coefficient and specific complex oxides with a negative Seebeck coefficient, respectively. The present invention also provides a thermoelectric module using the thermoelectric element(s) and a thermoelectric conversion method. In the thermoelectric element of the present invention, since a p-type thermoelectric material and an n-type thermoelectric material are formed into a thin film on an electrically insulating substrate, the thermoelectric element of the invention can be formed on substrates having various shapes, thereby providing thermoelectric elements having various shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRAIL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Toshiyuki Mihara, Ryoji Funahashi, Jun Akedo, Sou Baba, Masashi Mikami
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Publication number: 20070144574Abstract: A solar battery system with an improved effect of utilizing solar energy and a thermoelectric hybrid type solar battery system for furthermore recovering heat energy are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: TAMA-TLO, LTD.Inventor: Naoyuki Yada
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Publication number: 20070144575Abstract: A supported PV assembly may include a PV module comprising a PV panel and PV module supports including module supports having a support surface supporting the module, a module registration member engaging the PV module to properly position the PV module on the module support, and a mounting element. In some embodiments the PV module registration members engage only the external surfaces of the PV modules at the corners. In some embodiments the assembly includes a wind deflector with ballast secured to a least one of the PV module supports and the wind deflector. An array of the assemblies can be secured to one another at their corners to prevent horizontal separation of the adjacent corners while permitting the PV modules to flex relative to one another so to permit the array of PV modules to follow a contour of the support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: PowerLight CorporationInventors: Gianluigi Mascolo, David Taggart, Jonathan Botkin, Christopher Edgett
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Publication number: 20070144576Abstract: A photovoltaic module comprising one or more photovoltaic cells packaged between a light-facing layer and a backside layer, wherein the light-facing layer comprises antimony-doped glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Geoffrey Crabtree, Gilbert Duran, Christian Fredric, Theresa Jester, Douglas Christopher King, Jeffrey Nickerson, Paul Norum
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Publication number: 20070144577Abstract: A photovoltaic apparatus has a semiconductor photovoltaic cell structure having a front surface and a back surface provided by respectively doped portions of semiconductor material forming a photovoltaic junction. A plurality of separate electrical contacts is embedded in the front side surface of the respective one of the portions of semiconductor material. The electrical contacts are distributed in two dimensions across the surface and are separated from each other and are in electrical contact with the respective one of the portions of semiconductor material. A back side electrical contact is provided on the back surface of the other of the respective portions of semiconductor material and in electrical contact therewith. A solar cell apparatus includes the apparatus above and electrodes for contacting the electrical contacts on the front and back side surfaces respectively of the semiconductor material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: George Rubin, Andreas Schneider, Leonid Rubin
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Publication number: 20070144578Abstract: A connector and method for electrically connecting adjacent solar cells together in a solar module. The terminals of the cells are connected with individual lengths of an electrically conductive material such as an electrically conductive metal ribbon. A substantial portion of the mid section of the ribbons remain unsoldered to thereby provide a stress relief zone in the ribbon between the cells to alleviate stress failures in the ribbons.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventors: Daniel Cunningham, Joseph Creager, John Wohlgemuth
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Publication number: 20070144579Abstract: Provided is a photovoltaic device with an organic buffer layer for efficiency improvement. The photovoltaic device includes a first electrode and a second electrode disposed opposite to each other, a photoactive layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a buffer layer disposed between the photoactive layer and the second electrode. The buffer layer includes a compound including an aromatic organic cation and an anion in a quantity ranging from 30 wt % to 100 wt %, more preferably 50 wt % to 100 wt % with respect to the entire weight of the buffer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Byung-Jun Jung, Moon-Jae Lee, Dae-Won Kim, Chang-Hee Lee, Ji-Young Kim
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Publication number: 20070144580Abstract: The fuel cutoff valve comprises a float and a valve mechanism situated within the valve chamber of a casing. The float has a supporting portion disposed in the upper portion of the float for supporting the valve mechanism, and having a supporting face formed with a flat surface or concave surface. The valve mechanism comprises a comprises a first valve main body having a supported part of convex shape supported on the supporting face, and a seat portion disposed on the first valve main body for opening and closing a connecting passage. The center of gravity of the valve mechanism is established below the point of support, when the supported part is supported on the supporting face so as to be balanced with the supported lower end portion as the point of support.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventor: Kenichiro Kaneko
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Publication number: 20070144581Abstract: The liquid seal according to the present invention consists of a U-tube (1, 2) having one arm (1) connected to the pipe (8) collecting all the gas vented from across the plant and other arm (2) connected to a liquid holder (5). A pipe (6) provided at the top of the liquid holder (5) is connected to the gas pipe (9) leading to the flare while there is a pipe (4) at the bottom of the said liquid holder fitted with a non-return valve (10) connecting to the bottom of U-tube (1, 2). There is provided a drain pipe (3) at the bottom U-tube (1, 2) to drain out the liquid if needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2004Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTDInventor: Padam Singh
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Publication number: 20070144582Abstract: A one-piece manifold for use in a sprinkler valve assembly includes an intake pipe having a water inlet and a plurality of ports adapted for fluid connection to inlets of a plurality of respective sprinkler valve assemblies. An outlet is attached to the intake, such as by cross-beams, and includes a plurality of elbow segments which are non-fluidly connected to one another. Each elbow segment defines an intake port adapted to be fluidly connected to an outlet of the respective valve assemblies. An exhaust port is adapted to be fluidly connected to a sprinkler or irrigation line. Preferably, the manifolds are connectable to one another in series to accommodate any number of sprinkler lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2003Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Mark Williams
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Publication number: 20070144583Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a valve subassembly having a valve mechanism and an actuator having an axis. An underbody includes a valve end body for receiving the valve subassembly for connection thereto. A deck plate is configured for coupling to the underbody. A handle adapter is coupled to said faucet assembly to be non-rotatable with respect to the deck plate. A handle subassembly has a hub and a valve operator. The valve operator is rotatably coupled to the hub. The valve operator is connected to the actuator of the valve subassembly to operate the valve subassembly when the valve operator is rotated about the axis to move in relation to the deck plate. The hub is attached to the deck plate via the handle adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Hanna Farag, Scott Baker, Evan Benstead
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Publication number: 20070144584Abstract: A hose reel assembly that includes a hose support assembly and a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly has a first component and a second component. The first component and the second component structured to be rotatably coupled together with a generally vertical axis of rotation. The pivot assembly first component is disposed on the hose support assembly and the pivot assembly second component is disposed on the base assembly. Thus, the hose support assembly is rotatably coupled to the base assembly and structured to rotate about a vertical axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Stephen Hatcher, Joshua Mullen, Theresa Shoemaker
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Publication number: 20070144585Abstract: A metering valve for hydrofluoric plants, comprising a flow chamber for the flow of the fluid, housing a plug and having an inlet passage and another outlet passage, a guide body through which the actuator stem for actuating the plug member runs, and an actuator head. The flow chamber internally has guides parallel to the stem which guide the plug. A ring constituted of an iron, copper and nickel alloy is screwed in at the outlet passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: PETROQUIMICVA ESPANLOA, S.A. PETRESAInventor: Jose Del Castillo Miro
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Publication number: 20070144586Abstract: A valve provided with a passage for conveying a medium, the passage having at least a first closable aperture, and with a closing device that is suitable for closing at least the first aperture. The valve is provided with a holder element that is movably included in a holder element house chamber of the holder element house. The closing device is capable of being supported by the holder element or forms an integrated part of the holder element, and the closing device is controllable by the medium. The holder element is controllable, only by the medium, for releasing at least the first aperture by means of the closing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Gerard Mostert
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Publication number: 20070144587Abstract: A pressing device and a method of providing a change of pressure between two pressure states: a low pressure state and a high pressure state of at least 4000 bar, in a pressure vessel of a high pressure isostatic pressing device in which a liquid pressure medium is used for generating the pressure. A first pressure changing device is used for changing the pressure from one of two pressure states to an intermediate pressure state, and a second pressure changing device is used for changing the pressure from the intermediate pressure state to the other one of the two pressure states.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2003Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Avure Technologies ABInventors: Carl Bergman, Mats Gardin
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Publication number: 20070144588Abstract: A check valve system controls the flow of fluid between a spool valve and a hydraulic actuator and includes a pilot operated check valve that is controlled by a lock-out valve. The check valve has a poppet that engages and disengages a first valve seat in response to a pressure in a control chamber. The lock-out valve has an inlet connected to the control chamber, an outlet connected to an opening in the bore of the spool valve, and an second valve seat between the inlet and the outlet. A valve member that selectively engages and disengages the second valve seat and spool of the spool valve applies force to the valve member which responds by moving into engagement with the second valve seat. Thus in one position, the spool valve maintains the lock-out valve closed which traps pressure in the control chamber which tend to keep the check valve closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Dennis Barber
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Publication number: 20070144589Abstract: A flow control valve for a gas combustion device, it comprises: a main-valve plug rod, a main-valve plug, a flow adjusting stick and a valve main-body; the valve main-body is provided with a main valve port in opposition to and cooperation with the main-valve plug to form the functions of sealing and opening the main valve port. The outlet of the main valve port has downstream of it two sections of space having therebetween a section difference, an end of an outlet of the two sections of space is a flow control hole with a smaller caliber and in opposition to and cooperation with the flow adjusting stick on the main-valve plug rod to provide a flow limiting function. A small flow complementing hole is provided in the two sections of space in communication with the flow control hole; by adjusting with a micro-adjusting screw, different amounts can be complemented for flow control and adjusting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: I-Hua Huang
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Publication number: 20070144590Abstract: A fluid control device for controlling the flow of a fluid. The fluid flow device includes a modular fluid control device for controlling the flow of gas contained in a pressurized vessel. The device includes first and second manifolds and first and second isolation plates to control the flow of a pressurized gas and to maintain the pressure of the pressurized gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Stephen Simmons
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Publication number: 20070144591Abstract: A main valve reduces an unregulated pressure of a high-pressure gas to a regulated pressure by being interlocked with a diaphragm, which receives the regulated pressure within a pressure regulating chamber and is displaced. A subsidiary valve is interlocked with the main valve through a plunger and reduces the unregulated pressure of the high-pressure gas to the regulated pressure. The subsidiary valve is located such that the force, which accompanies a pressure loss occurring at the subsidiary valve and which the subsidiary valve receives, cancels the force, which accompanies the pressure loss occurring at the main valve and acts upon the plunger. An adjustor adjusts a pressure loss value occurring at the subsidiary valve so as to be equal to the pressure loss value occurring at the main valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Yasuaki Nakamura
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Publication number: 20070144592Abstract: A fluid flow control valve is disclosed. This valve includes a housing which defines a central passageway having fluid inlet and fluid outlet openings. A pressure responsive element is disposed within the passageway for selectively opening and closing the inlet opening to fluid flow in response to pressure exerted thereon at the inlet opening. A mechanism is provided within the passageway for exerting a bias force against the pressure responsive element sufficient to close the inlet opening to fluid flow absent a pre-established level of pressure exerted on the pressure responsive element in opposition to the bias force. Finally, a retainer device is positioned for removably securing the pressure responsive element and bias force exerting mechanism within the passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Shane Taylor
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Publication number: 20070144593Abstract: A connecting device (100) for a wall mixer for fitting in masonry or for fastening to an installation wall, comprising a housing (1) which can be fastened to the masonry or the installation wall and has a cold-water inflow (2) and a hot-water inflow (3), a mixer insert (5) which is rotatable relative to the housing (1) about an axis (42) disposed perpendicularly to the masonry or the installation wall and which is provided for accommodating a mixer cartridge (7) and is connected to the housing (1) in such a way that, irrespective of the rotary position of the mixer insert (5) about the axis (42), cold water is always directed in the same manner from the cold-water inflow (2) and hot water is always directed in the same manner from the hot-water inflow (3) to the mixer cartridge (7), and means (15, 22, 23, 24, 26) which direct the resulting mixed water from the mixer cartridge (7) to an outlet (29) for the mixed water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: ARWA AGInventor: Werner Egli
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Publication number: 20070144594Abstract: A multiport rotary valve has a stator with plural flow paths and a rotary valve plate having plural flow channels. The rotary valve plate defines a rotor that rotates relative to the stator to define unique plural fluid pathways from the stator, through the valve plate, and returning through the stator. Rotation of the rotary valve plate is controlled by a microprocessor, which includes an optical sensor to determine the position of the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Jim Moon, John Hinshaw, Steve Mahoney
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Publication number: 20070144595Abstract: A modular hollow sliding piston fluid valve, includes at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port both attached to a housing, and an axially-slidable piston inside the housing provided with means to close an inlet port when in proximity thereto, the piston being configured with at least one opening allowing fluid to enter the inner part of the piston from the inlet port and flow through the opposite open portion of the piston and through the outlet port when the piston is moved in proximity to the outlet valve, the housing having provision for the possible addition of a third port disposed at about 90° to the axis of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Dan Geva
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Publication number: 20070144596Abstract: Hydraulic valve (10) having a valve body (12) in a valve housing (16), which has a first (18), a second (20) and a third (22) cutout. A hydraulic medium can be fed via the first cutout (18), the hydraulic medium can be fed to a pressure consumer via the second cutout (20), and the hydraulic medium can be fed to a pressure sink via the third cutout (22). The valve body (12) moves to and fro between two end positions, in which case, in the first end position, the hydraulic medium passes from the first (18) to the second cutout (20), and, in the second end position, the hydraulic medium passes from the second (20) to the third cutout (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: ABB Technology AGInventors: Henrik Lohrberg, Daniel Wolfe
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Publication number: 20070144597Abstract: The invention relates to a circuit for supplying oxygen to aircraft passengers. According to the invention, the line (5) used to supply pressurised oxygen to the passenger masks (6) comprises a motorised pressure regulator (8) which can be actuated in response to a pressure control signal (10) provided by an electronic control unit (9) according to a signal (11) that is representative of the cabin pressure (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: L'AIR LIQUIDE, SOCIETE ANONYME A DIRECTOIRE ET CONSEIL DE SURVEILLANCE POUR L'ETUDEInventors: Jean-Michel Cazenave, Jean Dehayes, Didier Gaget, Stephane Lessi, Nicolas Schmutz
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Publication number: 20070144598Abstract: A frequency suppressor for a hydraulic system is shown and described. The frequency suppressor comprises a housing that contains a substantially fixed mass of a compressible substance. The volume of the compressible substance is varied to dampen frequency disturbances in the hydraulic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: John Dooley
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Publication number: 20070144599Abstract: A flow control device having no moving parts that controls fluid flow along a fluid pathway in such a way that flow rate remains constant irregardless of environmental changes. The device achieves a constant flow rate by taking advantage of the properties of the fluid moving along the fluid pathway and maintains the constant flow rate irregardless of changes in viscosity due to changes in temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Donald Bivin
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Publication number: 20070144600Abstract: A vented barrier cover has a tubular body portion with a first body end and a second body end, an end wall connected to the first body end defining an inside cover space, and a venting component connected to the cover where the venting component is configured to prevent an air pressure imbalance between the inside cover space and the outside of the vented cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Darrell Moreau, Andre Moreau
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Publication number: 20070144601Abstract: A pipe towing head incorporates a load cell (30) for monitoring traction forces applied to the pipe. A central tubular bolt (10( ) has a coupling eye (12,14) at the front end, and a threaded (22) rear end, coupled to a tailpiece (24). An annular expandable pipe-gripping assembly (44), including an expander (28), is mounted on the bolt (10). The load cell (30) is axially between the tailpiece (24) and the expander (28). The expander (28) is threadedly engaged with an element (36) rotationally fast with the bolt (10). Rotation of the bolt displaces the expander (28) to cause expansion, and displaces the tailpiece equally.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventor: Roderick Brewis
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Publication number: 20070144602Abstract: An improved power conduit for use with automatic pool cleaners particularly configured to avoid the formation of persistent coils and/or knots. Embodiments in accordance with the invention are characterized by the use of at least one axially stiff elongate member together with axially flexible and axially swivelable means for coupling said stiff member between a stationary power source fitting and a cleaner. The axially flexible means includes means for resiliently biasing adjacent stiff members to an axially aligned orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2005Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Melvyn Henkin, Jordan Laby
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Publication number: 20070144603Abstract: The heddle according to the invention, provided in particular for band-shaped warp threads, comprises two bands (5, 6) that extend in vertical direction during use, are arranged at a distance parallel to each other and hold two thread support elements (16, 17) disposed between them. The thread support elements (16, 17) together with the respective flat segments of the bands (5, 6) between them jointly form a flat thread eyelet (18) that is oriented transverse to the warp thread and the longitudinal direction (7) of the heddle. The bands (5, 6) preferably extend with undiminished width up to the heddle support rails (2, 3) and are provided with end eyelets (10, 11, 12, 13) for positioning them on the support rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: Groz-Beckert KGInventors: Franz Mettler, Eckhard Fehrenbacher