Patents Issued in September 20, 2007
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Publication number: 20070215189Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cleaning products such as squid and having a support frame with a start end and a finish end. The frame also has a top member and a base and includes start posts that are vertically oriented at the start end and finish posts at the finish end that are vertically oriented Top supports are further included in the frame. The top supports are horizontally oriented and are connected to the start posts and the finish posts. Lower horizontal supports being connected to the start posts and the finish posts. An upper conveyor has a start end with start wheels mounted on the start posts toward the top support and upper finish wheels mounted on the finish posts toward the top support. An upper convey is formed from an open wire mesh mounted to move on the upper start wheels and the upper finish wheels. The upper conveyor belt has an upper outside section and an upper inside section. A lower conveyor has a pair of lower start wheels and a pair of lower finish wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Salvatore Ruggiero
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Publication number: 20070215190Abstract: A device is used for cleaning a flexible hollow shaft of a medical instrument, the wall of said flexible hollow shaft is provided with openings. The device comprises a hollow space in which at least one portion of said hollow shaft can be received. A cleaning liquid can be delivered into said hollow space via an attachment piece. An inside wall of said hollow space is at a radial distance from the outer face of said hollow shaft. Flow resistance means, spaced axially apart from one another, are provided, either in the form of sealing means or in the form of narrow annular gaps which respectively seal off or delimit, in the axial direction, a space between said outer face of said hollow shaft and said inside wall of said hollow space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Andreas Efinger, Rainer Hermle
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Publication number: 20070215191Abstract: A coupling system for a structure including a frame assembly and a collapsible roof assembly removably coupled to the frame assembly includes a plurality of coupling units. Each coupling unit includes a bracket defining a channel configured to facilitate coupling each coupling unit to the frame assembly and a receptacle configured to receive a member of the roof assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Yunshi Huang, Zhu Peixin, Lee Yul
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Publication number: 20070215192Abstract: The tops of a series of structural supports pivot around a central hub slide-way. The supports each have expansible top roof sections and lower wall sections. The supports pivot from a nested storage array to an axially expanded frame array. An attached material forms a ceiling cover with or without a sidewall or floor covering for a quick and compacted portable canopy and/or enclosure. A zipper separates the cover material into two sections to allow pivoting of the structural supports during setting up and storing away.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Stacy Hoffman
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Publication number: 20070215193Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that provides the user with a low cost, highly portable, and durable means of shading people or objects in a beach or similar outdoor setting. It is constructed of lightweight, noncorrosive parts that are easy to assemble by even a single person. The apparatus shades a rather large area and features a unique design that minimizes the need to reposition as the sun's rays change angles during the day. The apparatus also minimizes wind resistance and is further secured to the sand by four anchor points. Consequently, the user can easily carry the apparatus to the beach by hand, quickly assemble it, and then enjoy a day in the shade without worrying about the damaging effects of the beach environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Vincent Gerard Flores
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Publication number: 20070215194Abstract: A method of forming a thermoelectric device may include forming a plurality of islands of thermoelectric material on a deposition substrate. The plurality of islands of thermoelectric material may be bonded to a header substrate so that the plurality of islands are between the deposition substrate and the header substrate. More particularly, the islands of thermoelectric material may be epitaxial islands of thermoelectric material having crystal structures aligned with a crystal structure of the deposition substrate. Related structures are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Jayesh Bharathan, David Koester, Randall Alley, Rama Venkatasubramanian, Pratima Addepalli, Bing Shen, Cynthia Watkins
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Publication number: 20070215195Abstract: A solar cell unit comprising a cylindrical shaped solar cell and a transparent tubular casing is provided. The tubular shaped solar cell comprises a back-electrode, a semiconductor junction circumferentially disposed on the back-electrode and a transparent conductive layer disposed on the semiconductor junction. The transparent tubular casing is circumferentially sealed onto the transparent conductive layer of the cylindrical shaped solar cell. A solar cell unit comprising a cylindrical shaped solar cell, a filler layer, and a transparent tubular casing is provided. The cylindrical shaped solar cell comprises a cylindrical substrate, a back-electrode circumferentially disposed on the cylindrical substrate, a semiconductor junction circumferentially disposed on the back-electrode, and a transparent conductive layer disposed on the semiconductor junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Benyamin Buller, Chris Gronet, Ratson Morad, Markus Beck
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Publication number: 20070215196Abstract: A photovoltaic element capable of improving weather resistance is obtained. This photovoltaic element includes a photoelectric conversion layer, a first transparent conductive film formed on a surface of the photoelectric conversion layer closer to an incidence side and including a first indium oxide layer having (222) orientation and two X-ray diffraction peaks, and a second transparent conductive film formed on a surface of the photoelectric conversion layer opposite to the incidence side and including a second indium oxide layer having (222) orientation and one X-ray diffraction peak.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Takeshi Nakashima, Eiji Maruyama
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Publication number: 20070215197Abstract: A solar cell unit having a solar cell and a transparent casing circumferentially disposed onto the solar cell is provided. The solar cell has a substrate, where at least a portion of the substrate is rigid and nonplanar. A back-electrode is circumferentially disposed on the substrate. A semiconductor junction layer is circumferentially disposed on the back-electrode. A transparent conductive layer is circumferentially disposed on the semiconductor junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Benyamin Buller, Christian Gronet, Ratson Morad, Markus Beck
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Publication number: 20070215198Abstract: A thermally managed solar cell system includes a photovoltaic cell for generating electricity and heat. The system includes a housing, a base, and a heat removal device. The housing surrounds the solar cell system and has an open, rear portion. The base is positionable in the open portion of the housing and supports the photovoltaic cell. The base is also thermally conductive and spreads heat generated from the photovoltaic cell. The heat removal device and the base act as a single unit with the heat removal device being coupled to the base to remove the heat from the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Yirong Jiang, Yu Chen, Satyam Bendapudi, Thomas Radcliff, Joseph Sangiovanni, Yuhui Kuang, Craig Walker, Rakesh Radhakrishnan, Michael Sahm
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Publication number: 20070215199Abstract: A two-axis solar tracker is capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions. The solar tracker includes a solar array, a frame, a base, a pivot frame, and a first and second actuator. The solar array is mounted to the frame and captures sunlight. The base is pivotally connected to the frame and defines a pivot axis for elevational movement of the solar array. The pivot frame is also pivotally connected to the frame and defines a pivot axis for azimuthal movement of the solar array. The first actuator controls elevational movement of the solar array and the second actuator controls azimuthal movement of the solar array. The solar tracker is pivotable between a raised position and a stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Robert Dold, Jeffrey Nieter
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Publication number: 20070215200Abstract: A blind type solar cell assembly has a blind structure to serve not only as a light shading plate but also as a light collecting device. The solar cell assembly comprises a plurality of solar cells, each being formed by stacking an electrode layer and a semiconductor layer, such that the solar cells are disposed on an outer surface of a blind member having an elongated plate shape, and electrically connected in parallel or in series with each other. A blind type solar cell array comprises a plurality of blind members connected with each other via two or more connection strings, solar cells respectively disposed on outer surfaces of the blind members so as to be electrically connected in parallel or in series with each other, and an electric wire to electrically connect the solar cells disposed on the blind members with each other in series or in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: KOREA INSTITUTE OF ENERGY RESEARCHInventor: Sang-Hoon Lim
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Publication number: 20070215201Abstract: Photovoltaic cells are semiconductor devices known in the art to produce an electric current in the presence of light when placed in a closed electric circuit. The amount of electric current generated is typically a function of the area of the cell exposed to light. The invention is an improved photovoltaic cell comprised of multiple layers of semiconductor material forming N-P junctions with interdispersed light transmitting particles in a ceramic sleeve. The light transmitting particles act as waveguides enabling light to be transmitted through multiple layers of semiconductor material to lower N-P layers, where they are absorbed, generating an electric current. Photovoltaic cells of a plurality of layers and in varying dimensions may be fabricated, yielding a variety of form factors available to the photovoltaic cell designer and enabling photovoltaic cell use in numerous applications. The present invention is also directed to a method for fabricating such photovoltaic cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Lawrence Curtin
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Publication number: 20070215202Abstract: Formulations and methods of making solar cells are disclosed. In general, the invention provides a solar cell comprising a contact made from a mixture wherein, prior to firing, the mixture comprises at least one aluminum source, at least one boron source, and about 0.1 to about 10 wt % of a glass component. Within the mixture, the overall content of aluminum is about 50 wt % to about 85 wt % of the mixture, and the overall content of boron is about 0.05 to about 20 wt % of the mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Ferro CorporationInventors: Jalal Salami, Srinivasan Sridharan, Steve Kim, Aziz Shaikh
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Publication number: 20070215203Abstract: The present invention is an electrode material comprising at least, a silver powder, a glass frit, and an organic vehicle, wherein a rate of Ag content of the electrode material is 75 wt % to 95 wt %, and a ratio of contents of Ag grains having an average grain diameter of 0.5 ?m to 3 ?m and Ag grains having an average grain diameter of 4 ?m to 8 ?m in the electrode material is (the Ag grains having an average grain diameter of 0.5 ?m to 3 ?m):(the Ag grains having an average grain diameter of 4 ?m to 8 ?m)=20-80 wt %:80-20 wt %, and a solar cell comprising an electrode formed by using the electrode material. Thereby, an electrode material that can be stably filled in an electrode groove formed on a semiconductor device and that an electrode with narrow line width and small resistance loss can be easily formed by, and a solar cell with high power having an electrode formed by using the electrode material are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Naoki Ishikawa, Satoyuki Ojima, Hiroyuki Ohtsuka, Haruhiko Kano, Masanobu Yano
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Publication number: 20070215204Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device including: a first electrode; a photoelectric conversion layer; and a second electrode, in this order, wherein the photoelectric conversion device further includes: a deterioration factor adsorptive and/or reactive layer which covers the first electrode, the photoelectric conversion layer and the second electrode and which has at least one of adsorptivity of adsorbing a deterioration factor and reactivity of reacting with the deterioration factor; and a passivation layer which covers the deterioration factor adsorptive and/or reactive layer to protect the first electrode, the photoelectric conversion layer and the second electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Yoshiki Maehara
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Publication number: 20070215205Abstract: A high transmission low iron glass, that is highly oxidized, is provided for use in solar cells or the like. In certain example embodiments, the glass composition used for the glass is a low-iron type glass composition which is highly oxidized thereby permitting the glass to realize a combination of high visible transmission (Lta or Tvis), high ultraviolet (UV) and/or infrared (IR) transmission, and high total solar (TS) transmission. These features may be achieved without the need for antimony in certain example instances. The glass substrate used in a solar cell may be patterned in certain example embodiments of this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Scott Thomsen, Richard Hulme, Leonid Landa, Ksenia Landa
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Publication number: 20070215206Abstract: A system and method for controlling a mass flow controller to have a constant control loop gain under a variety of different types of fluids and operating conditions, and for configuring the mass flow controller for operation with a fluid and/or operating conditions different from that used during a production of the mass flow controller. Further, the system and method includes providing control by reducing the effects of hysteresis in solenoid actuated devices by providing a non-operational signal to the solenoid actuated device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: CELERITY, INC.Inventors: John Lull, Chiun Wang, William Valentine, Joseph Saggio
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Publication number: 20070215207Abstract: A pressure relief bursting disc has a flange portion, a sloping portion interior of the flange portion and a dished portion interior of the sloping portion. The sloping portion has its wider end joined to the flange portion and slopes up from the flange portion in a first direction and is joined at its narrower end directly to the dished portion. The dished portion has its concave side facing in the first direction. In use pressure is applied to the concave side of the dished portion. The disc has a line of weakness, in the sloping portion. This shape achieves reliability of the burst strength, because the sloping portion buckles at the burst strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Mark Mattison
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Publication number: 20070215208Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam trap, and more particularly, to a float type steam trap that is configured to have a gas discharging part mounted at the inside thereof, thereby conducting effective removal of gas generated during the operation of a heat exchanger of a boiler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Soon Joo, Seon Joo
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Publication number: 20070215209Abstract: An example cascade system includes a manifold having a fluid outlet port to dispense fluid and a fluid valve engaged to the manifold. First and second fluid storage containers are coupled to the manifold. The fluid valve is configured to control a first fluid flow path between the second fluid storage container and the fluid outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Paul Street, Todd Larsen
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Publication number: 20070215210Abstract: A fluid fitting is described for use in facilities that have a plurality of surfaces, a source of fluid pressure, and at least one fluid handling conduit extending from the source of fluid pressure to one of the surfaces. The fluid fitting comprises a mounting component to enable the fluid fitting to be attached to a surface of the facility, a conduit adapter connectable to the fluid handling conduit, a port having a flow path to the conduit adapter to enable a fluid connection between the conduit adapter and the port, and a fluid management device located in the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: David C. Stinson
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Publication number: 20070215211Abstract: A washing machine outlet box includes a housing having a bottom wall containing multiple openings and two valve mount inserts insertable into selective openings for supporting water shut off valves therein. The two valve mount inserts may be individual valve mount inserts that are separately insertable into two of the openings or the two valve mount inserts may be joined together for insertion into at least one of the openings as a unit. A drain pipe may be connected to another opening in which the two valve mount inserts are not inserted. A twist on and twist off test cap may be used to seal off the drain pipe opening during pressure testing of a sanitary drainage system to which the drain pipe is connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Michael Minnick
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Publication number: 20070215212Abstract: A floor drain assembly with integrated flood prevention, comprising a unitary construction which may be retrofitted into existing floor drain plumbing without modification to the plumbing or surrounding floor. The floor drain assembly comprises an integrated check valve, which under normal circumstances remains open, allowing spilled or poured liquids to drain through the assembly into the sewer plumbing. In an event such as storm flooding or sewage water back up, the water level within the pipe will exert buoyant force upon the check valve, causing it bias against a sealing means, thereby preventing liquid and sewage waste from rising up through the pipe opening and entering a building, causing flooding.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Michael Demeniuk
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Publication number: 20070215213Abstract: A method and system for securing the exposed valve actuation portion of the valve system in order to restrict the unauthorized use therefrom; including a first device keying the exposed valve actuation portion, a second devise containing the exposed portion of the keyed valve actuation portion, a third keyed device for locking the valve actuation portion within the second device, a fourth keyed device for actuating the pressure adjustment portion, a fifth devise for maintaining ease of rotation, a sixth device for securing the third device to the existing valve system, and a seventh device for engaging and operating the first and/or third devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Peter Fox
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Publication number: 20070215214Abstract: A valve includes a drive part (2) provided with a piston (4) for driving a valve element (7) in an axial direction, a valve body (1) formed at one end in the axial direction with a valve chamber (17) for accommodating the valve element (7), and a base seat (3). The drive part (2) includes leg parts (11) suspended down from one end in the axial direction. The leg parts (11) form a receiving part for accommodating the valve body (1) inside the leg parts. The valve body (1) is inserted into the receiving part so that the valve element (7) of the drive part (2) is accommodated in the valve chamber (17) of the valve body (1). Then, the base seat (3) is fixed to the leg parts (11) in the state with the seat (3) made to abut against the other end of the valve body (1) in the axial direction so that the valve body (1) is held between the base seat (3) and the drive part (2). Such a valve may be used in a fluid feed system, a fluid discharge system or other fluid system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Asahi Organic Chemicals Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Toshihiro Hanada
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Publication number: 20070215215Abstract: A valve assembly, including a quarter turn ball valve, an insert carried by the valve housing, and a flange, rotatably carried on the insert. The flange is used to secure the valve assembly in a fluid system and the assembly and disassembly of the valve assembly is facilitated by the adjustable position of the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Robert Arentsen, Chalard Bunluaphob, Prasert Buranatum, Daniel Schaffer, Lisa Hathy-Riles
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Publication number: 20070215216Abstract: A check valve mechanism for use with a vertical drain pipe comprises a connector portion for supporting the check valve mechanism with respect to the drain pipe, and two flaps, each being an ungula of a cylindrical tube. The flaps are pivotally connected to the connector portion, so as to be displaceable between a closed position in which the flaps are against one another such that peripheral portions of the flaps are collinear at a connection line to obstruct the drain pipe, and an opened position, in which the flaps are away from one another to allow liquids/solids to pass through the check valve mechanism and the flaps.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Pasquale Farruggia
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Publication number: 20070215217Abstract: An outlet check valve for use with a high pressure pump and having a retainer with an inlet cavity at one end. A retainer cavity extends between the inlet cavity and an opposite end. The retainer cavity has a volume for receiving a portion of the valve element and a plurality of flow passages that surround the retainer cavity and extend between the inlet cavity and the opposite end. The inlet cavity and the plurality of flow passages conduct a flow of high pressure fluid through the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Daniel Goodhope, Michael Gaillard
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Publication number: 20070215218Abstract: The invention relates to a device for removal and filtration of drilling fluid at top hole drilling, where a suction module (10) comprises an extended, pipe-formed body (30), open at the top and which is arranged to an ocean-bottom penetrating pipe, through which a drill stem is led for drilling of the top hole, and where the pipe-formed body (30) comprises at least one outlet passage (32) in the pipe wall for export of return drilling fluid from the bore hole to a pump module (12). The invention is characterised in that the pipe-formed body (30) comprises a filtration device with through openings, where the mentioned openings are arranged to let through, to at least one outlet passage (32), return drilling fluid containing suspended material, such as swelling clay and stones, having a size that is less that the diameter of the inlet pipe of the pump or the openings of the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2004Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Roger Stave
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Publication number: 20070215219Abstract: A variable load control valve comprising a load control chamber, a control port for communication with a source of control fluid under pressure and a test point associated with the control port. The test point is normally configured to permit communication between a source of control fluid and the load control chamber. The test point has a first testing configuration permitting communication by both the source of pressure and the load control chamber with a test port. The test point has a second testing configuration permitting communication only between the load control chamber and the test port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Wabtec Holding CorporationInventors: James Dewberry, Scott Griffin
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Publication number: 20070215220Abstract: A system and method of transferring, by a patient, high purity gas from a supply source to a portable cylinder. The system comprises a regulator that operatively connects to the supply source that stores the high purity gas. A cylinder valve removeably connects with the outlet of the regulator while a residual pressure valve operatively connects to the cylinder valve. The residual pressure valve includes a chamber in communication with the cylinder valve, wherein a piston assembly separates the chamber into a high pressure area and a low pressure area. During a fill process, the portable cylinder removeably connects to the valve outlet such that the high purity gas flows directly into the chamber via the regulator and cylinder valve to slide the piston assembly within the chamber to allow the flow of the high purity gas through the chamber and into the portable cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Thomas Bannon
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Publication number: 20070215221Abstract: A valve assembly for liquid containers includes a base fixed on the water bottle and a connector unit which is connected to the base by a locking member. Each of the base and the connector unit includes a valve piece which is biased by a spring to seal the base and the connector unit respectively. When the connector unit is connected to the base, the two valve pieces push against to each other to compress the two respective springs so as to release the sealing status of both of the base and the connector unit. The connector unit includes a connection portion and a hose can be connected to the connection portion. The user can have the water in the bottle via the hose while the connection portion can be rotated 360 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: TAIWAN VERTEX PRODUCTION CORP.Inventor: Chien-Ping Lien
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Publication number: 20070215222Abstract: There is disclosed a pilot valve, especially for a servo valve, comprising an actuating motor and a hydraulic preamplifier via which a control pressure difference can be created that acts upon a main slide of a main stage. According to the invention, a blocking mechanism is embodied in the flow path of the control oil. A control duct that is connected, either directly or via a branch, to a control chamber of the main stage can be blocked by manually actuating said blocking mechanism, while the other control duct remains open. The other control duct can be blocked by actuating the blocking mechanism in the opposite direction while the first control duct remains open. A control pressure difference by means of which the main slide can be displaced into a predetermined position can be created manually by actuating said blocking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Johannes Rauch, Matthias Rustler
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Publication number: 20070215223Abstract: A modular selector valve (100) for selectively directing a flow of a fluid. The modular selector valve includes one or more three-way valves (110, 112, or 113)removably coupled to one another. The modular selector valve also includes an actuator assembly (126) actuatable to simultaneously actuate each of the one or more three-way valves between a first position and a second position. In the first position, a fluid is directed along a first path through each of the one or more three-way valves. In the second position, the fluid is directed along a second path through each of the one or more three-way valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: GT Development CorporationInventor: John Morris
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Publication number: 20070215224Abstract: Micro-valves and micro-pumps and methods of fabricating micro-valves and micro-pumps. The micro-valves and micro-pumps include electrically conductive diaphragms fabricated from electrically conductive nano-fibers. Fluid flow through the micro-valves and pumping action of the micro-pumps is accomplished by applying electrostatic forces to the electrically conductive diaphragms.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Toshiharu Furukawa, Mark Hakey, Steven Holmes, David Horak, Charles Koburger
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Publication number: 20070215225Abstract: The invention relates to a valve arrangement for a gas installation comprising a valve body with at least one gas inlet, whereby at least one gas outlet is assigned to a gas inlet and, more particularly whereby one gas outlet can be closed by means of a medium-controlled or flame-controlled safety valve element, whereby one gas outlet be reduced in cross-section and/or closed by means of a valve element arranged on a non-rotating shaft, whereby the actuator (6) of the valve element (10) is in the form of a linear motor (6) on the shaft of which the valve element (10) is directly arranged.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Jurgen Koch, Robert Zink, Norbert Gartner
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Publication number: 20070215226Abstract: A fluid flow stabilizer for use in a flow of fluid in a conduit between a source of turbulence and a fluid control device. The stabilizer comprises a fluid conduit section having a first end with a mounting arrangement for mounting the first end to the fluid conduit and a second end with a mounting arrangement for mounting the second end to the fluid conduit, the fluid conduit section having a fluid passage therethrough to allow fluid to flow from the first end to the second end, and a flow straightening device positioned in the fluid conduit section. The fluid conduit section may be constructed to absorb at least one of shock, vibration and alignment in the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: James Richter
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Publication number: 20070215227Abstract: An expansible and collapsible tubular conduit, which is especially adapted for use in supplying pre-conditioned air to an aircraft while the aircraft is located upon the ground and is being serviced, comprises a plurality of annular fabric membranes which are connected to the opposite sides of a plurality of annular structural dividers or frame members in a continuously repetitive alternating manner. The structural combination or assembly comprising the fabric membranes and the structural dividers or frame members renders the tubular conduit readily expansible and contractible in the form of a spring or accordion so as to be capable of being easily and rapidly deployed and stowed, as well as to be capable of being stored in a relatively compact state or mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Scott Koizumi, Folkert Koch
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Publication number: 20070215228Abstract: A tubular fluid conduit, for conducting pre-conditioned air to an aircraft, is fabricated from a single, continuous strip of material which has a predetermined width dimension and first and second fasteners disposed upon the oppositely disposed longitudinally extending side edge portions of the strip of material. The strip of material is coiled in a spiral manner into a tubular configuration along its longitudinal length, and the first and second fasteners, disposed upon adjacent edge portions of sequentially coiled sections of the tubular conduit, are mated with each other so as to fasten together the sequentially coiled sections of the tubular conduit. The tubular conduit may have any predetermined length dimension, depending upon the number of sequentially coiled sections that are formed, and may also have any predetermined diametrical extent depending upon the size and configuration of the sequentially coiled sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Anatoly Gosis, Scott Koizumi, Folkert Koch
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Publication number: 20070215229Abstract: A motor vehicle hose consisting of plastic material, where the interior surface of the hose consists at least in segments of an electrically conducting plastic material. The invention provides for a section of electrically conducting plastic material that extends at least over a portion of the circumference of the hose and which is connected to the electrically conducting interior surface of the hose. The section extends in a radial direction into a layer of non-conducting plastic material. The section extends at least in segments in the longitudinal direction of the hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: TI Automotive (Fuldabruck) GmbHInventors: Werner Zimmer, Iris Barthel, Thorsten Otto
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Publication number: 20070215230Abstract: A fiber cement felt is includes a set of fine top machine direction yarns and a set of fine top cross machine direction yarns interwoven with the top machine direction yarns to form a top fabric layer. A set of coarse bottom machine direction yarns and a set of coarse bottom cross machine direction yarns are interwoven to form a bottom fabric layer. Seam loops merge with the bottom machine direction yarns and define longitudinal ends of the press felt. A batt layer overlies the top fabric layer. The fiber cement felt is positioned on a series of support rolls of a fiber cement forming machine, and then the longitudinal ends of the fiber cement felt is joined at the seam loops to form an endless belt. A fiber cement slurry is deposited on the fiber cement felt, and moisture is removed from the slurry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Heinz Pernegger, Hippolit Gstrein
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Publication number: 20070215231Abstract: A pile fabric having a ground structure portion having a knitted or woven structure comprising organic fiber yarns and a cut pile portion comprising cut piles knitted or woven in said ground structure and having a single fiber fineness of 0.1 to 2.0 dtex is woven or knitted, ant then subjected to a thermal treatment to thermally shrink the above-mentioned cut piles to obtain the pile fabric in which the cut pile density of the cut pile portion is in a range of 40,000 to 300,000 dtex/cm2 and the cut pile length of the cut piles is in a range of 0.20 to 2.00 mm. If necessary, said pile fabric is used to obtain a vehicle interior material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Hirokazu Hayashi, Tadayuki Fukuro
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Publication number: 20070215232Abstract: The invention provides a functional laminate composite fabric which is robust, laundry-durable and adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body, and a method for forming such fabric. The functional laminate fabric is provided with at least one functional element which can conduct electricity, conduct light, provide electromagnetic fields or provide shielding from electromagnetic fields. The functional laminate may include vias through which the functional element may be exposed. Generally, the functional laminate fabric is sufficiently robust for incorporation into garments and for applications in so-called wearable electronics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: TEXTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Qaizar Hassonjee, Stacey Burr
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Publication number: 20070215233Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for twisting a plurality of wires together. The tool includes a body portion having a cavity that includes a plurality of contiguous openings to receive a plurality of wires. The tool also includes a gripping portion for gripping the tool. The body portion holds the plurality of wires in a fixed position relative to one another. Rotation of the gripping portion in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction rotates the body portion in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction thereby twisting the plurality of wires together. The gripping portion may be a rod that can be is inserted substantially perpendicularly into the body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Robert Victor DeFrance
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Publication number: 20070215234Abstract: Tools for twisting together two or more elongated members are disclosed. The tool generally includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end is spaced from the proximal end by a central section. A cavity is disposed within the distal end and extending a length within the shaft toward the central section. The cavity is suitable for receiving end portions of the two or more elongated members. At least one elongated member-receiving channel is in fluid communication with the cavity, and at least one hole is defined in a sidewall of the shaft. The at least one elongated member-receiving channel is sized so that an elongated member can extend from the cavity through the at least one elongated member-receiving channel and through the at least one hole. Methods of making and using the tool are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Trent D. Poole
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Publication number: 20070215235Abstract: A medical liquid filling system and associated methods are provided, the system comprising a disposable and a drive system. The disposable includes a tubular member and a piston slidably disposed within the tubular member for retraction and advancement within at least a first portion of the tubular member. The disposable may include a seal member for sealing the first portion of the tubular member and may be interconnected to the piston for co-movement therewith. The drive system may include a piston drive member selectively interconnectable to the piston for driven advancement and retraction of the piston within the tubular member. The drive system may be interconnected to a controller, which may be operable to automate or semi-automate various filling operations. A user interface may be interconnected to the controller for providing input of various system operation parameters, which may be communicated to the controller to facilitate automated or semi-automated operation of the filling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Joseph Ranalletta, Loren Hutchins, Joshua Aumiller, Michael Olichney
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Publication number: 20070215236Abstract: Methods and apparatus prevent breakage of a catalyst particle and evenly fill the catalyst into tubes to an optimum density. A loading tool comprises a plurality of damper members extending from a centerline of the tube in at least one radial direction but in every case, having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the tube. For example, in one embodiment the damper members are shaped in a āZā-like formation with each having a different rotational orientation than the adjacent one above or below it. The Z formations can be horizontally arranged along a central member or can be formed vertically in a unitary fashion from a single, stiffened member. In another embodiment, the dampers are formed into spiral or helical shapes that increase or decrease in diameter along the length of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventor: Stephen Brennom
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Publication number: 20070215237Abstract: An improved gasoline dispensing nozzle and vapor recovery system configuration makes an assist-type gasoline dispenser compatible with onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) equipped vehicles. The gasoline flow shut-off mechanism of a nozzle functions without regard to variations in the level of vacuum in the filler neck, such as may occur when refueling vehicles having ORVR systems, by routing first and second sides of a shut-off diaphragm to the end of a spout of the nozzle via passageways within the nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: VAPOR SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Rodger Grantham
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Publication number: 20070215238Abstract: An assembly for controlling delivery of material from a bin opening includes a movable bin gate for closing the bin opening and providing a high flow rate of material when the movable gate is open, wherein a low flow aperture is formed in the bin gate to provide a low flow rate of material when the bin gate is positioned such that only the low flow aperture is open. A two-stage flow enhancer within the bin includes a first stage for impelling material in the direction of the low flow aperture and a second stage for impelling material to exit through the low flow aperture. A controller controls operation of the bin gate to adjust a flow rate of material from the bin opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Anders Ruikka, Paul Gill, Richard Johnson, Dale Kratochwill