Patents Issued in July 19, 2007
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Publication number: 20070163623Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing debris from ophthalmic lens transfer tips during the manufacturing or the ophthalmic lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Edward Kernick, Anthony Darabi, Leslie Voss, Charles Hood
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Publication number: 20070163624Abstract: A method to clean an article or an object wherein the surface of the article or object to be cleaned (i) is in contact with one or more liquids having a dielectric constant of from 1 to 200, and is (ii) placed in an electric field in the range of 103 V/m to a value limited by the stability of the liquid in the field generated using an alternating voltage/current source.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Kartik Kumar, Vijay Naik, Anita Sure, Sambamurthy Suresh, Sumit Taraphdar, Rajanarayana Venkataraghavan, Janhavi Raut
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Publication number: 20070163625Abstract: A photoresist cleaning solution and method for forming photoresist patterns using the same. More specifically, disclosed are a photoresist cleaning solution comprising H2o and an ionic surfactant represented by Formula 1, and a method for forming a photoresist pattern using the same. By spraying the cleaning solution of the present invention over photoresist film before and/or after exposing step, pattern formation in an undesired region caused by ghost images can be removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INC.Inventors: Geun Lee, Cheol Bok
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Publication number: 20070163626Abstract: An electric household appliance has a chamber that is at least partially filled with liquid during operation of the appliance. A motor drives a pump for drawing liquid from the chamber. A monitoring device detects the rotational speed and the power of the motor, compares detected values for the rotational speed and power to a predefined characteristic, and signals an exceptional state if the comparison indicates that the detected values deviate significantly from the characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbHInventor: Hans-Wilhelm Klein
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Publication number: 20070163627Abstract: Provided are a nozzle and a related substrate treatment apparatus. The substrate treatment apparatus includes a process chamber, a supporting member disposed in the process chamber to support substrates, and a nozzle disposed in the process chamber to supply treatment fluid. The nozzle includes an outer tube along which a plurality of spraying holes are formed and which has a first end that is closed and an inner tube inserted into the outer tube through a hole formed on a second end of the outer tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Pyoung-Ho Lim, Jong-Kook Song, Han-Mil Kim
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Publication number: 20070163628Abstract: The invention relates to a diafiltration stage for concentrated fruit juices, comprising a cross-flow filtration element (1). The product inlet (2) and the product outlet (3) of the filtration element (1) are united via a circulation pump (5) to form a product circuit, to which product is continuously supplied via a product supply line (6) and from which product can be continuously removed via a product discharge line (8). The permeate outlet (4) of the filtration element (1) is connected to the product circuit via a return line (1) comprising a permeate pump (13), enabling a desired amount of permeate to be returned to the product circuit. In addition, the stage comprises a wash-fluid supply line (10) that is equipped with a wash-fluid pump (12), which is used to supply a desired amount of water to the product circuit as wash fluid. The supplied amounts of permeate and water can be set independently of one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Bucher Guyer AGInventor: Edgar Zimmer
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Publication number: 20070163629Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for cleaning a flue of a combustion system. Said device (1) comprises a nozzle head (8) that is located in a flue (2) during the cleaning process and directs a cleaning medium onto interior walls (9) of the flue (2) and/or against pipes which are arranged therein, a hose (5) that conducts the cleaning medium, is connected to the nozzle head (8), and can be introduced into the flue (2) such that the position of the nozzle head (8) in the flue can be adjusted, and a hose drum (4) for winding up or unwinding the hose (5). The inventive device (1) is characterized in that the hose drum (5) is mounted so as to be rotatable about a first axis (11) and a second axis. The angle of rotation of the nozzle head (8) in the flue (2) is varied by rotating the hose drum (4) about said two axes, and so is the vertical height of the nozzle head (8) if the hose (4) is introduced into the flue (2) from above.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Georg Bruendermann
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Publication number: 20070163630Abstract: A nozzle assembly for spraying a wash liquid towards a pulp mat, the assembly including an integral fastener-nozzle having a conduit for the wash liquid, an outlet to the conduit for discharging the wash liquid and an attachment to secure the fastener-nozzle to an aperture in a wash liquid pipe, and a wash liquid direction device extending outwardly from the pipe and adapted to direct the wash liquid from the outlet towards the pulp mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: ANDRITZ INCInventors: Todd S. Grace, David Hollis Gordy, David Brin Tidwell
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Publication number: 20070163631Abstract: Improved shade, more particularly an umbrella and/or sunshade, which mainly consists of a bar (2), a canvas (3), arms (4) for stretching the canvas (3) and a bush (5) which can be moved over the bar (2), whereby the above-mentioned arms (4) are fixed to the above-mentioned canvas (3) with one far end (6) and are hinge-mounted to the above-mentioned bush (5) with their other far end (8), and whereby the above-mentioned canvas (3) is provided with cut-outs (9) on the edge (7) which make sure that forces (13) which are transmitted to the arms (4) by the above-mentioned canvas (3) converge in one point.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Amand Vanquaille, Sem Schanzer, Kris Henkens
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Publication number: 20070163632Abstract: An anti-slip opening and closing device for an umbrella is described, which comprises a rope reeled on a roller positioned on a pole of the umbrella. The roller is screwed with a reel having a friction disc. The friction disc is set inside a notch of a ratchet wheel. An elastic accessory is positioned between the roller and the ratchet wheel for pushing the friction disc to lean against the ratchet wheel. A block part is disposed to resist the ratchet wheel reversing. A bearing positioned at a side of the reel leans against beads of a cap positioned on the pole. When the reel is rotated clockwise, the roller and the reel are screwed together, and the rope is reeled by the roller. Hence, the umbrella is opened due to the pull of the rope, and the roller is not reversed by the obstruction of the block part. On the other hand, the reel is backed from the roller by rotating counterclockwise and leans against the beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Wei-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20070163633Abstract: A walker apparatus comprised of a first front support leg assembly, a second front support leg assembly, a first sliding joint, a second sliding joint, a central hinge joint, a first rear support leg assembly, a second rear support leg assembly, a first support member, a second support member, a front leg collapsing assembly, and a rear leg collapsing assembly. The walker apparatus is adapted to be is collapsed to a compact shape in a continuous collapsing motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Bradley Gale
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Publication number: 20070163634Abstract: A solar cell includes: a semiconductor substrate having a light receiving surface, an anti-light receiving surface, and a side surface; a front-side electrode formed on a side of the light receiving surface of the semiconductor substrate; and a rear-side electrode formed on a side of the anti-light receiving surface of the semiconductor substrate. An identification mark is provided to at least one of a portion on the side of the light receiving surface, a portion on the side of the anti-light receiving surface, and the side surface of the semiconductor substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Yoshifumi Wada, Shinichi Miki, Nobuo Kitamura, Teruo Ogino, Yuko Fukawa
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Publication number: 20070163635Abstract: The semiconductor of the present invention has iron sulfide and a forbidden band control element contained in the iron sulfide. The forbidden band control element has a property capable of controlling the forbidden band of iron sulfide on the basis of the number density of the forbidden band control element in the iron sulfide. An n-type semiconductor is manufactured by incorporating a group IIIb element into iron sulfide. Moreover, a p-type semiconductor is manufactured by incorporating a group Ia element into iron sulfide. A semiconductor junction device or a photoelectric converter is manufactured by using the n-type semiconductor and the p-type semiconductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yoshiyuki Nasuno, Noriyoshi Kohama, Kazuhito Nishimura
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Publication number: 20070163636Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, which comprises a first electrode, crystalline semiconductor particles, a semiconductor layer, and a second electrode. The crystalline semiconductor particles of which adjacent particles are fusion-bonded, the crystalline semiconductor particles have a first conductivity type, and the semiconductor layer has a second conductivity type which is different from the first conductivity type.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Yasuyuki Arai
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Publication number: 20070163637Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for transforming non-planar or planar precursor materials in an appropriate vehicle under the appropriate conditions to create dispersions of planar particles with stoichiometric ratios of elements equal to that of the feedstock or precursor materials, even after selective forces settling. In particular, planar particles disperse more easily, form much denser coatings (or form coatings with more interparticle contact area), and anneal into fused, dense films at a lower temperature and/or time than their counterparts made from spherical nanoparticles. These planar particles may be nanoflakes that have a high aspect ratio. The resulting dense films formed from nanoflakes are particularly useful in forming photovoltaic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Robinson, Jeroen Van Duren, Craig Leidholm
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Publication number: 20070163638Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for high-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles. In one embodiment, a solar cell is provided that comprises of a substrate, a back electrode formed over the substrate, a p-type semiconductor thin film formed over the back electrode, an n-type semiconductor thin film formed so as to constitute a pn junction with the p-type semiconductor thin film, and a transparent electrode formed over the n-type semiconductor thin film. The p-type semiconductor thin film results by processing a dense film formed from a plurality of microflakes having a material composition containing at least one element from Groups IB, IIIA, and/or VIA, wherein the dense film has a void volume of about 26% or less. The dense film may be a substantially void free film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Jeroen Van Duren, Matthew Robinson, Craig Leidholm
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Publication number: 20070163639Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for high-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles. In one embodiment, the method comprises of transforming non-planar or planar precursor materials in an appropriate vehicle under the appropriate conditions to create dispersions of planar particles with stoichiometric ratios of elements equal to that of the feedstock or precursor materials, even after settling. In particular, planar particles disperse more easily, form much denser coatings (or form coatings with more interparticle contact area), and anneal into fused, dense films at a lower temperature and/or time than their counterparts made from spherical nanoparticles. These planar particles may be microflakes that have a high aspect ratio. The resulting dense film formed from microflakes are particularly useful in forming photovoltaic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Matthew Robinson, Jeroen Van Duren, Craig Leidholm
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Publication number: 20070163640Abstract: A high-throughput method of forming a semiconductor precursor layer by use of a chalcogen-rich chalcogenides is disclosed. The method comprises forming a precursor material comprising group IB-chalcogenide and/or group IIIA-chalcogenide particles, wherein an overall amount of chalcogen in the particles relative to an overall amount of chalcogen in a group IB-IIIA-chalcogenide film created from the precursor material, is at a ratio that provides an excess amount of chalcogen in the precursor material. The excess amount of chalcogen assumes a liquid form and acts as a flux to improve intermixing of elements to form the group IB-IIIA-chalcogenide film at a desired stoichiometric ratio, wherein the excess amount of chalcogen in the precursor material is an amount greater than or equal to a stoichiometric amount found in the IB-IIIA-chalcogenide film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Jeroen Van Duren, Matthew Robinson, Craig Leidholm
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Publication number: 20070163641Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for transforming non-planar or planar precursor materials in an appropriate vehicle under the appropriate conditions to create dispersions of planar particles with stoichiometric ratios of elements equal to that of the feedstock or precursor materials, even after selective forces settling. In particular, planar particles disperse more easily, form much denser coatings (or form coatings with more interparticle contact area), and anneal into fused, dense films at a lower temperature and/or time than their counterparts made from spherical nanoparticles. These planar particles may be nanoflakes that have a high aspect ratio. The resulting dense films formed from nanoflakes are particularly useful in forming photovoltaic devices. In one embodiment, at least one set of the particles in the ink may be inter-metallic flake particles (microflake or nanoflake) containing at least one group IB-IIIA inter-metallic alloy phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Jeroen Duren, Matthew Robinson, Brian Sager
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Publication number: 20070163642Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for high-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles. In one embodiment, the method comprises of transforming non-planar or planar precursor materials in an appropriate vehicle under the appropriate conditions to create dispersions of planar particles with stoichiometric ratios of elements equal to that of the feedstock or precursor materials, even after settling. In particular, planar particles disperse more easily, form much denser coatings (or form coatings with more interparticle contact area), and anneal into fused, dense films at a lower temperature and/or time than their counterparts made from spherical nanoparticles. These planar particles may be microflakes that have a high aspect ratio. The resulting dense film formed from microflakes are particularly useful in forming photovoltaic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Jeroen Van Duren, Matthew Robinson, Brian Sager
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Publication number: 20070163643Abstract: Methods and devices for high-throughput printing of a precursor material for forming a film of a group IB-IIIA-chalcogenide compound are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a precursor layer on a substrate, wherein the precursor layer comprises one or more discrete layers. The layers may include at least a first layer containing one or more group IB elements and two or more different group IIIA elements and at least a second layer containing elemental chalcogen particles. The precursor layer may be heated to a temperature sufficient to melt the chalcogen particles and to react the chalcogen particles with the one or more group IB elements and group IIIA elements in the precursor layer to form a film of a group IB-IIIA-chalcogenide compound. At least one set of the particles in the precursor layer are inter-metallic particles containing at least one group IB-IIIA inter-metallic alloy phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Jeroen Van Duren, Matthew Robinson, Brian Sager
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Publication number: 20070163644Abstract: A high-throughput method of forming a semiconductor precursor layer by use of a chalcogen-containing vapor is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a precursor material comprising group IB and/or group IIIA particles of any shape. The method may include forming a precursor layer of the precursor material over a surface of a substrate. The method may further include heating the particle precursor material in a substantially oxygen-free chalcogen atmosphere to a processing temperature sufficient to react the particles and to release chalcogen from the chalcogenide particles, wherein the chalcogen assumes a liquid form and acts as a flux to improve intermixing of elements to form a group IB-IIIA-chalcogenide film at a desired stoichiometric ratio. The chalcogen atmosphere may provide a partial pressure greater than or equal to the vapor pressure of liquid chalcogen in the precursor layer at the processing temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Nanosolar, Inc.Inventors: Jeroen Van Duren, Matthew Robinson, Brian Sager
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Publication number: 20070163645Abstract: A dye-sensitized solar cell according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a first base member having a first substrate provided with a light-transmitting property, a light-transmitting conductive layer formed on a surface of the first substrate and a semiconductor electrode formed on a surface of the light-transmitting conductive layer and containing a sensitizing dye; a second base member having a second substrate and a catalyst layer formed on a surface of the second substrate in such a manner that the catalyst layer faces the semiconductor electrode; an electrolyte layer formed between the semiconductor electrode and the catalyst layer; and either a collector electrode containing tungsten or a pair of collector electrodes, at least one of which contains tungsten, to collect charge from the semiconductor electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Ichiro Gonda, Yasuo Okuyama, Keizo Furusaki
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Publication number: 20070163646Abstract: A problem of the invention is to prevent a substrate from being damaged with a metal stylus upon mechanical patterning.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Katsumi Kushiya, Muneyori Tachiyuki
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Publication number: 20070163647Abstract: A fluid delivery system including a first substrate having a micro-channel and a well both formed through the first substrate. The fluid delivery system also includes a second substrate and a delivery channel. The second substrate is on the first substrate and the delivery channel is formed between the first and second substrates. The delivery channel provides fluid communication between the micro-channel and the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Chang Liu, Kee Ryu, David Bullen
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Publication number: 20070163648Abstract: Explosion vent apparatus is provided, which includes a vent support unit defining a vent opening adapted to be aligned with an area to be protected from an overpressure condition, a vent panel movably mounted on the support unit in a normal closed position blocking the outlet and movable through a first displacement away from its closed position to a first overpressure-relieving position upon application of an overpressure of one magnitude of pressure while allowing movement of the vent panel through a second and greater displacement to a second overpressure-relieving position upon application of a higher overpressure. The vent panel does not deform or rupture upon opening, and recloses after pressure relief, either under spring pressure when opened under a lower first pressure, or by a fluid actuated reclosing mechanism upon full opening of the vent panel under a higher second pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Tom Eijkelenberg, Guido Dom
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Publication number: 20070163649Abstract: Provided are an ejector which is capable of linearly controlling an ejection flow rate relative to the amount of movement of a needle to enhance its overall applicability and a fuel cell system with this ejector. The ejector 24 includes a nozzle 46 for ejecting a fluid, a needle 48 disposed coaxial with the nozzle 46 and having a tip end portion 48a which faces the nozzle 46, and needle moving means 49 for causing the needle 48 to advance and retreat axially. The shape of the tip end portion 48a of the needle 48 is set such that the opening area Y of the gap between the tip end portion 48a of the needle 48 and the nozzle 46 and the amount Z of movement produced by the needle moving means 49 satisfy a proportional relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Norio Yamagishi, Takashi Mishima, Munetoshi Kuroyanagi
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Publication number: 20070163650Abstract: A chemical dispensing apparatus adapted to perform a FOX process and further adapted to eliminate contamination particles from a chemical solution being dispensed on a wafer. The chemical dispensing apparatus includes a helium gas container, a first bottle, a second bottle, a first helium supply pipe, a second helium supply pipe, a first regulator, a second regulator, a first air valve, a second air valve, a first chemical supply pipe, a manual valve, a second chemical supply pipe, a filter, a flowmeter, a suck back control valve, a nozzle, a first vent line, a first pressure sensor, a first vent valve, a second pressure sensor, and a second vent valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Jae-Hyuk Lee, Suk-Hoon Moon
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Publication number: 20070163651Abstract: A fuel tank component has a weldable connector that is connected to a housing via a micro-porous bonding film. The film creates a barrier to hydrocarbon permeation between two dissimilar plastics used to form the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Analis Quintman, Lori Stephens, Gordon King
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Publication number: 20070163652Abstract: A release valve including a top sheet; a bottom sheet sealed at a periphery to the top sheet at a perimeter seal; the bottom sheet including a release hole; the top sheet including an outlet. The top sheet and the bottom sheet provide one-way fluid flow from the release hole through the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Robert Pekar, Scott Cadwallader
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Publication number: 20070163653Abstract: The present invention is a post yard hydrant with controlled adjustable flow. The post yard hydrant includes a valve housing located below ground level for connection to a water supply under pressure, a head portion with an integral discharge nozzle positioned above ground level, and a casing portion with a first end connected to the head portion and a second end connected to the valve housing. The post yard hydrant further includes an operating rod disposed in the casing portion for reciprocation therein and an operating means configured to interact through a flow control linkage to reciprocate the operating rod. The flow control linkage is adapted to adjust water flow from a trickle level to a full pressure level.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: David Gomo, Doug Wroblewski
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Publication number: 20070163654Abstract: An improved stem protector system for valves including an assembly, preferably a sleeve assembly, structured and sized for surrounding a valve stem and for mating with a valve stem actuator, the assembly including at least one port system, the at least one port system having at least one port structure to pass lubricant from outside to inside the system and at least one drainage port to pass water from inside to outside the system. Preferably the lubricant port(s) and the water drainage port(s) are separate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Lynn Elliott
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Publication number: 20070163655Abstract: A gate valve has a body, the body having a cavity and a flow passage intersecting the cavity. A seat ring is mounted to the body at the intersection of the flow passage and the cavity, the seat ring having an engaging face. A gate in the cavity has an engaging face that slidingly engages the face of the seat ring while being moved between open and closed positions. A friction-resistant coating is on at least one of the faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Rick Hunter
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Publication number: 20070163656Abstract: A check valve is provided, including a first hose connector housing defining an entry passage and a first valve seat, a second hose connector housing engaging the first hose connector housing and defining an exit passage, a generally flexible, perforate membrane disk positioned between the first and second hose connector housings and pretensioned against the first valve seat to selectively sealingly separate the first and second hose connector housings, and a one-way relief valve fluidly connected with the exit passage and configured to permit venting of the exit passage upon overpressurization thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Jan Mijers
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Publication number: 20070163657Abstract: A constant flow valve has a chamber (6) provided therein with a first diaphragm (8) having a valve member (7), a second diaphragm (9) and a third diaphragm (10). The chamber is divided into a first pressure chamber (11), a second valve chamber (12), a first valve chamber (13) and a second pressure chamber (18). The first pressure chamber has means for applying a constant inward force to the second diaphragm, and the second pressure chamber has means for applying a constant inward force to the third diaphragm. The first valve chamber is communicated with an inlet channel, the second valve chamber has a valve seat (27) corresponding to the valve member, and the valve seat divides the chamber into a bottom valve chamber (14) communicating with the first valve chamber through a communication hole formed in the first diaphragm and a top valve chamber (15) communicating with an outlet channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2003Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Asahi Organic Chemicals Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenro Yoshino, Akihiro Tsuzuki
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Publication number: 20070163658Abstract: The present invention is a fluid supply device having a bellows shaped pipe 21 midway in fluid supply piping, comprising: first filter means 19a that traps foreign matter in the fluid on the upstream side of the bellows shaped pipe 21; and second filter means 22 that traps foreign matter in the fluid discharged from the pipe 21 on the downstream side of the bellows shaped pipe 21.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Hiroyuki Sekine
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Publication number: 20070163659Abstract: A fuel tank includes a component, a reservoir unit having a fuel pump, a tank body formed with an opening through which the reservoir unit and the component are inserted, a flange operable to close the opening, and an extensible connecting unit which connects a lower face of the flange and the reservoir unit. The extensible connecting unit includes a first sliding member which is slidable with respect to the reservoir unit in a vertical direction, and a second sliding member which is slidable with respect to the first sliding member, and is attached to the lower face of the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shoji Uhara, Masakazu Kitamoto, Gaku Hatano, Koichi Hidano, Masaaki Horiuchi
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Publication number: 20070163660Abstract: A fuel tank for an agricultural vehicle, comprises a main fuel tank 10 having a filler pipe 11 and a separate inlet 15 and a removable auxiliary tank 30 having a second filler pipe 32 and an outlet 36 for supplying fuel into the separate inlet 15 of the main tank. To avoid spillage from the filler pipe of the main tank 10, in one aspect of the invention, a valve 16 is provided in the main fuel tank 10 to close off the second inlet 15 when the fuel level within the main tank 10 reaches a predetermined level. In a second aspect of the invention, spillage is avoided by means of an extension tube 40 which sealingly engages the filler tube 11 of the main tank at its lower end and opens at its upper end into the filler pipe 46 of the auxiliary tank 30.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Mowatt, Thomas Kindred
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Publication number: 20070163661Abstract: An on-off controller, according to various aspects of the present invention, for controlling a flow of fluid from a provided bottle, wherein the bottle has a poppet valve biased in a closed position, wherein fluid flows from the bottle when the poppet valve is open. The on-off controller includes a body, a bore, an activator, and a position mechanism. The body includes an axis and an inlet. The inlet is positioned axially and couples to the bottle. The bore is formed through the body. Each end portion of the bore is open at the exterior of the body and the bore is not parallel to the axis. The activator includes a depressor that opens the poppet valve, a position connector, and at least one pin disposed between the depressor and the position connector. The activator does not obstruct the bore. The position mechanism moves the activator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Dale Carpenter, Jason Henley
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Publication number: 20070163662Abstract: A proportional pressure control valve particularly for electro-hydraulic transmissions. The valve includes a cage having pump, clutch, and tank port openings. A spool is received within the cage for controlling flow between the clutch port and the pump and tank ports of the system. The spool has a feedback pressure surface responsive to an applied feedback fluid pressure urging the spool to move towards a first position allowing flow between the clutch and tank ports. A feedback pressure chamber is defined within the cage for developing the feedback fluid pressure. A clutch port pressure feedback passage couples the clutch port with the feedback pressure chamber for admitting flow from the clutch port into the feedback pressure chamber to develop the feedback fluid pressure. The clutch port pressure feedback passage is formed within the cage wall to couple the control pressure chamber in fluid communication with the system clutch port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Joseph Reilly, Kevin Cassaidy
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Publication number: 20070163663Abstract: Novel fluid logic devices are disclosed. Certain examples of the fluid logic devices include two or more fluid logic gates that are each operative to select and/or direct analytes in a sample into one or more fluid flow channels in communication with the fluid logic gates. The fluid logic device can be part of a larger system, such as a chromatography system, or can be stand-alone device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Protasis CorporationInventors: David Strand, Daniel Leatzow
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Publication number: 20070163664Abstract: A check valve is provided, including a first hose connector housing defining an entry passage extending into an entry space at least partially defined by an annular valve seat, a second hose connector housing coupled with the first hose connector housing and defining an exit passage, and a generally flexible perforated membrane disk positioned between the first and second hose connector housings such that the membrane disk selectively engages the valve seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Jan Mijers, Brendan Hogan, Kieran Costello, Colm Carmody, Brendan Casey
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Publication number: 20070163665Abstract: The invention discloses a vertical pipe lining method comprising placing a repair material having a first end and a second end into a pipe having a bottom opening and a top opening. The repair material is inflated to press the repair material against the inside wall surface of the pipe; and heated air is conveyed through the inflated repair material from the bottom opening to the top opening to cure or mold a thermal responsive component of the repair material to the pipe. The invention also teaches a repair material for vertically oriented pipes comprising a multi-layered lining comprising a first outer layer and a second inner layer wherein the first outer layer comprises a resin impregnated fiber and the second inner layer is air impermeable. The invention also teaches a system for repairing. vertical pipe utilizing a repair material inflation device, an air blower and an air heater.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: William Lepola, Kenton Knoppel
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Publication number: 20070163666Abstract: A lightweight and compact super-insulation system that is also capable of supporting a high level of compressive load is described. The system utilizes spacers to provide structural support and utilize controlled buckling of a thin protective outer skin supported by spacers to form strong catenary surfaces to protect insulation material underneath. The spacers may comprise an aerogel, or an aerogel may provide insulation separate from the spacer yet contained within the thin outer skin. The system will be useful for thermal management of variety of deep underwater structures such as pipe-in-pipe apparatus, risers or subsea trees for ultra-deep water oil-and-gas exploration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: ASPEN AEROGELS, INC.Inventors: Kang Lee, Daniel Leeser, Mark Krajewski
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Publication number: 20070163667Abstract: A press fabric includes a substantially flat inner sleeve having first and second ends; and an outer sleeve around the inner sleeve and comprising at least one machine direction yarn wound around the inner sleeve and defining first and second seam loops at the first and second ends of the inner sleeve. A method for making the fabric is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Robert Crook
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Publication number: 20070163668Abstract: A method for manufacturing a stent, includes the steps of providing a mandrel with an outer surface having a polygonal cross-sectional shape and a longitudinal axis, winding stent wire around the outer surface of the mandrel about the longitudinal axis into a desired final shape, the desired final shape being polygonal in an elevation orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, and forming a stent by setting the wound stent wire in the desired polygonal final shape. Also provided is a method for manufacturing a stent, including the steps of providing a mandrel with a multiple-sided outer surface and a longitudinal axis, winding a stent wire around the outer surface of the mandrel into a desired final shape substantially corresponding to a shape of the outer surface, and forming a stent by setting the wound stent wire into the desired final shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Bolton Medical, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Arbefeuille, Humberto Berra
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Publication number: 20070163669Abstract: An implement (1) for binding wire about a tube on a pipe, or other object, having a pair of pivoted handles (2, 3) and jaws, each jaw (5, 6) an integral extension of a handle and each jaw located on the same side of the pivot (4) as the respective handle; the jaws (5, 6) open as the handles are squeezed. Binding posts (10, 11), allow the securing of wire to the jaws after passing the wire around the tube and grooves (8, 9) at the ends of the jaws hold the wire at the ends of the jaws, after tensioning the wire around the tube by squeezing the handles the implement is twisted to secure the tensioned wire. Side cutters (14, 15) on the implement allow cutting off the ends of the wire for a neat finish.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Cornelius Grieshaber
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Publication number: 20070163670Abstract: An apparatus for bending wire of a wire fence so as to increase the tension thereof is provided. The apparatus includes a first member that has a female portion. The female portion has a recess surface, that may be flat, located between a first projection and a second projection. The recess surface, first projection and second projection at least partially define a recess. A second member is in pivotable engagement with the first member. The second member has a male portion with a tip. The tip of the male portion may be configured to move into and out of the recess of the first member so as to bend wire of a wire fence therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Tony Dean
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Publication number: 20070163671Abstract: In a method and a device for non-contacting monitoring of the fill state of liquids in an unpressurized liquid container, the fill state and/or the fill state change is determined by radiating light onto the boundary region of the liquid at which a fill state-dependent curvature arises due to adhesion forces of the liquid at the reservoir wall and surface tension, and the intensity of the reflected light or the reflection angle is measured at a predetermined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Stefan Boehm, Ludwig Danzer, Sven Rathmann, Jan Wrege
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Publication number: 20070163672Abstract: A refueling receiver includes an inlet configured to receive a nozzle. A control valve piston is connected to the inlet to allow flow from the inlet to the control valve piston. The control valve piston has an inlet side and an outlet side. An outlet is provided having an outlet fitting and a return fitting. The outlet fitting is connected to the inlet to allow flow from the inlet to the outlet fitting. A sensor is provided having an input connected to the outlet fitting, and an output connected to the return fitting to allow flow from the outlet fitting to said return fitting through the sensor. A pilot valve is in communication with the return fitting to control a pressure differential between the inlet side and the outlet side to move said control valve piston into a first position to allow flow out of the receiver, and a second position to prevent flow from leaving the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2003Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Matt Luntz, Thomas Rose