Patents Issued in August 7, 2008
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Publication number: 20080185001Abstract: A head-up display unit 10 comprises a microprocessor 30 which controls four light-emitting diodes (LEDs) which constitute the head-up display 20. The microprocessor 30 and LEDs 20 are powered by a battery 40 and a switch 50 is in series with the battery. A temporary store 60 in the form of a capacitor is in parallel with the battery 40 after the switch 50. A data receiver 32 is connected to the microprocessor 30 and communicates received data 34 to the microprocessor 30. The head-up display unit 10 is located in the face-mask 100 of a self contained breathing apparatus unit. The LEDs 20 are located in the periphery of the viewable region of the face-mask 100 so that they can be seen by the user when the face-mask is worn. The switch 50 comprises two conductive rubber strips which conduct current between them when sufficient pressure is applied. The switch 50 is located on a portion of the face-mask seal 102 such that when the face-mask 100 is worn i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Draeger Safety UK LimitedInventor: Robin McWilliams
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Publication number: 20080185002Abstract: The invention is a ventilator whose servo-controller adjusts the degree of support by adjusting the profile of the pressure waveform as well as the pressure modulation amplitude. As the servo-controller increases the degree of support by increasing the pressure modulation amplitude, it also generates a progressively more square, and therefore efficient, pressure waveform; when the servo-controller decreases the degree of support by decreasing the pressure modulation amplitude, it also generates a progressively more smooth and therefore comfortable pressure waveform.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Michael BERTHON-JONES, Peter BATEMAN, Gordon MALOUF
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Publication number: 20080185003Abstract: A hyperbaric oxygen therapy system includes a pressure vessel containing a gas, an oxygen concentration measurement apparatus for monitoring the concentration of oxygen in the gas, an environmental control apparatus for controlling the temperature of the gas in the vessel, and a pressure/ventilation control apparatus for controlling the pressure of the gas in the vessel. The pressure vessel is capable of accommodating a patient. The oxygen concentration measurement apparatus includes an oxygen concentration analyzer and a plurality of gas lines connecting the oxygen analyzer to the pressure vessel. The pressure/ventilation control apparatus includes a pressure controlling valve, a pressure sensor, a ventilation valve, and a controller having a programmable pressure profile. The environmental control apparatus includes a scrubber, a heat exchanger and a blower located within the pressure vessel. A compressor for the system includes a compressor silencer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY SYSTEM CONTROLSInventors: William T. Gurnee, Juan Jose Garay
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Publication number: 20080185004Abstract: An oral airway for providing an air passage to a patient's trachea. The oral airway includes a curved section and a straight section with the curved section having spaced-apart curved upper and lower members and the straight section having spaced-apart planar upper and lower members with the same width. The curved upper member has the same width as the planar upper member with the curved lower member having a greater width than the width of the lower planar member. The width of the curved lower member is greater than the width of the planar lower member and the distance between the curved upper and lower members is greater than the distance between the planar upper and lower members. The curved lower member has a generally inverted V-shaped cross-section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2006Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Myron L. Munn
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Publication number: 20080185005Abstract: A breathing apparatus for use in facial skin treatment procedures to allow a person being treated to breath without breathing through their nose or open mouth while substantially maintaining facial tissue exposed for application of a fluid treatment material including a breathing tube having one end for insertion into a person's mouth between the lips and teeth for breathing and a second end spaced from the first for access to air substantially uncontaminated by the fluid treatment material or by fumes of the fluid treatment material. A mouth piece on the one end of the breathing tube can have first and second radially extending engagement surfaces longitudinally spaced to receive the teeth of the person's upper and lower jaws between the first and second engagement surfaces when the mouthpiece is positioned in the person's substantially closed mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Sally J. Bridges-Schiffer
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Publication number: 20080185006Abstract: To provide an access route which is leaktight and at the same time permits mobility and exact positioning of an instillation catheter (6), an arrangement comprising an instillation catheter (6) and a connector piece (1) for attachment to a tracheal or endotracheal tube is proposed. The connector piece (1) has a distal end (1a) for attachment to the tube, and a proximal end (1b) for attachment to a ventilation and/or suction device and comprises a branch (5) which serves for insertion of the catheter (6) and in which a valve (2) is arranged. The valve (2) is made, at least in some areas, from an elastically deformable material and can be opened by insertion of the catheter (6). The valve further comprises a proximal through-opening (21) whose inner wall has a means allowing sealing against axial flow of fluid between catheter (6) and inner wall, and, in the distal direction from the through-opening, it has a beak section (22) which, at its beak tip (23), has a normally closed slit (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Altana Pharma AGInventors: Ralf Harand, Thomas Hottkowitz, Christel Wijers, Reinhold Wolkenstorfer, Catherine Rochat, Phillipe Brosy
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Publication number: 20080185007Abstract: An integrally molded ventilation interface includes a hollow bellows-like structure and two nasal prongs extending from a top surface of the bellows. A pair of headgear strap flanges can also be molded integrally with the ventilation interface. The nasal prongs provide a first sealing interface between an outer surface of the nasal prongs and an inner surface of the patient's nares. The bellows provides a second sealing interface between a top surface of the bellows-like structure and a bottom surface of a patient's nose. The headgear strap flanges provide a third sealing interface between the ventilation interface and a mustache region of the patient's face as well as a bottom surface of the patient's nose.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Geoffrey P. Sleeper, David J. Palkon
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CONDOM HAVING AN EFFECT OF ENLARGING AND HARDENING PENIS FOR ENHANCING SENSUALITY DURING INTERCOURSE
Publication number: 20080185008Abstract: A condom comprising a flexible tubular sheath and a length of adhesive tape fixedly provided with granules on the non-adhesive side is disclosed. In use, the length of adhesive tape is wrapped around and adhered to an erectile penis before the flexible tubular sheath is worn over the penis and the granules. The granules, the hardness of which being modulated by the flexible tubular sheath, will stimulate and enhance sensuality during sexual intercourse.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Wen-Show Ou -
Publication number: 20080185009Abstract: An input device for a clinician to control and modify the operation of a mechanical ventilator comprises a graphical display, a representation of a respiratory therapy trajectory to be delivered to a patient, at least one data point associated with the trajectory, and a data input means for the clinician to select a data point and to modify the value of the trajectory at that data point. The present invention provides for the creation and modification of a respiratory therapy trajectory, wherein the ventilator provides a medical gas waveform to a patient according to the respiratory therapy trajectory.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2006Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Gary J. Choncholas, Paul R. Micheli, Jaron M. Acker, Robert Q. Tham
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Publication number: 20080185010Abstract: A method for applying adhesive to highly transparent cellulose rolling paper for a smoking article is provided, comprising the steps of holding the cellulose sheet under tension, applying a cellulose-based adhesive to a selected edge of the cellulose sheet, and drying the cellulose-based adhesive onto the cellulose sheet. The cellulose adhesive is comprised of water, cellulose gum and optionally, flavoring. The step of drying can be performed by air drying or drying with a shielded heat source. In one embodiment, a plurality of the cellulose sheets are assembled into an interleaved stack and enclosed in a suitable package. Optionally, the package containing the papers includes a magnetic closure and a tamper-resistant seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Joshua D. Kesselman, Charles Bachmann
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Publication number: 20080185011Abstract: Smoking articles, such as cigarettes and cigarette filters, methods of manufacturing smoking articles including sealed filters, and methods of treating tobacco smoke are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a smoking article contains sealed filters, wherein additives are sealed within the sealed filters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventor: Timothy S. Sherwood
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Publication number: 20080185012Abstract: A fingernail polish removing device including a motor having an upwardly extending drive shaft. A drum is positioned above the motor and having an opening in the bottom thereof for receiving the drive shaft. A carriage is positioned within the drum and is secured to the drive shaft for rotation therewith. A sponge is supported for rotation by the carriage. The sponge has a circular band positioned around the drive shaft and a plurality of teeth pointing inwardly from the circular band toward the drive shaft. A handrest is positioned atop the drive shaft for supporting the hand of a user while her fingernails are extended downwardly into the drum and are engaged with the teeth. A wiper is secured to the to the drum and has a wiper bar disposed between the circular band and the drive shaft for sequentially compressing the teeth as the sponge is rotated by the carriage so as to squeeze dirty cleaning solution from the sponge for collection in the bottom of the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Hai Minh Tran
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Publication number: 20080185013Abstract: A packaging and applicator kit may comprise a receptacle containing a substance for application to nails that has a viscosity of at least approximately 0.3 Pa.s. The kit may also comprise at least one applicator configured to be loaded with the substance contained in the receptacle and to apply the substance to nails. The at least one applicator may comprise at least one flexible blade defining an application face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: L'OREAL S.A.Inventors: Aline ABERGEL, Marc RAMET
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Publication number: 20080185014Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for permanently reshaping the keratin fibers, for example for permanently reshaping the hair, comprising: mechanically setting the keratin fibers under tension by winding the same around at least one mechanical tensioning device, said at least one device being flexible and closable upon itself, so as to form a curl, applying onto the keratin fibers at least one reducing composition, so as to reduce the keratin disulfide bonds, an optional rinsing, drying the keratin fibers, and applying at least one oxidizin composition, to reform said bonds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Catherine Campain
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Publication number: 20080185015Abstract: A bobby pin includes a body composed of bending members, a decorative member, a clamping member and a clamping holed member. The decorative member is provided with plural decoration recesses for placing plural decorations therein, the clamping member is connected to one side of the decorative member, and the clamping holed member is connected to the other side of the decorative member. The clamping member is provided with plural teeth and the clamping holed member is provided with a hole and a clamping rim around the hole. When the bobby pin is to clamp hair, the clamping member is made to bend by means of the bending members and inserted in the hole of the clamping holed member and clamp with the clamping rim with one of the teeth of the clamping member to let the bobby pin form a tubular shape for clamping hair stably.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: JUI-MING TU
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Publication number: 20080185016Abstract: A dental flosser having a tongue cleaner, the flosser including a handle terminating at a head: a pair of spaced apart arms extending from the head, a length of dental floss extending between the arms; and a rugous surface on at least one of the arms suitable for being scraped against the tongue of a user for effectively cleaning the tongue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: John M. Jansheski, Lex Shankle
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Publication number: 20080185017Abstract: A film removal method and apparatus for removing a film from a substrate are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of disposing a plasma generator and a sucking apparatus over the substrate, projecting a plasma beam from the plasma generator onto the film obliquely, disposing the sucking apparatus on a reflection path of plasma projected by the plasma generator, and sucking a by-product of an incomplete plasma reaction occurring to the film so as to keep a surface of the substrate clean, with a view to overcoming the drawbacks of deposition of the by-product which results from using the plasma as a surface cleansing means under atmospheric conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chia-Chiang Chang, Chin-Jyi Wu, Chen-Der Tsai, Chun-Hung Lin
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Publication number: 20080185018Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying greater fluid flow and/or fluid volume from a fluid provided from a facility source to a substrate processing chamber is provided. The apparatus couples to an existing facility fluid source and accumulates the fluid, and the flow characteristics of the accumulated fluid are enhanced for delivery to the processing chamber. The apparatus includes a tank in fluid communication with the facility source and one or more processing chambers, and a valve disposed between the tank and the processing chambers adapted to receive a signal from a controller to facilitate filling or draining of the tank. The apparatus and method affects cost of ownership by altering the pressure and/or volume of the existing facility source without the need to alter the facility source.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: VICTOR BURTON MIMKEN, ROBERT TOLLES
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Publication number: 20080185019Abstract: A wheel washing assembly contains a machine frame, a pendulum assembly pivotably supported on the machine frame, and two washing manifolds, including a first washing manifold and a second washing manifold, attached to the pendulum assembly. Each of the washing manifolds has a nozzle assembly for ejecting water at a wheel to be washed. The washing manifolds are pivotable between a start washing position and an end washing position by an automatic motion of the pendulum assembly. The washing manifolds further automatically track the wheels to be washes by a motion of one of the wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Sonny's Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Hodge, Anthony Analetto, Salvatore Fazio
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Publication number: 20080185020Abstract: A surface treatment process for a metal article includes the following steps. Firstly, a metal article, made of at least one of copper and an alloy thereof, is provided. Secondly, a surface of the metal article is degreased. Thirdly, the surface of the metal article is activated in an acid solution. Finally, the surface of the metal article is deactivated by submersion in an antioxidant agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., SUTECH TRADING LIMITEDInventors: JIANG-RONG DING, ZHENG-JIANG REN, HONG-HAI XU
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Publication number: 20080185021Abstract: A method for cleaning a photomask includes cleaning the photomask with a chemical cleaner, introducing a solution to the photomask, the solution is configured to react with residuals generated from the chemical cleaner to form insoluble precipitates, and rinsing the photomask with a fluid to remove the insoluble precipitates from the photomask.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Chih-Cheng Chiu, Ching-Yu Chang
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Publication number: 20080185022Abstract: A method is provided for cleaning an exterior surface that is stained as a result of biological growth of an organism, such as algae, lichen, or moss. The method includes applying a cleaning composition having an effective amount of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium-chloride to the exterior surface. A method is also provided for preventing biodeterioration of an exterior surface. The method includes applying a cleaning composition having alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium-chloride to the exterior surface. An exterior surface cleaning formulation has an effective amount of alkyl-dimethyl-benzyl-ammonium-chloride.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Scott B. Dudjak
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Publication number: 20080185023Abstract: A limited use apparatus for treating contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a case having a body and a left and right cover which are joinable to form chambers for receiving the lenses. Each of the chambers has an operative face for receiving the lens. A reactive layer is provided on a portion of each operative face. The operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective optical surfaces of a lens positioned there-between when the cover and body are joined together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Nicholas Webb, John Zeis, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20080185024Abstract: A limited use apparatus for treating contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a case having a body and a left and right cover which are joinable to form chambers for receiving the lenses. Each of the chambers has an operative face for receiving the lens. A reactive layer is provided on a portion of each operative face. The operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective optical surfaces of a lens positioned there-between when the cover and body are joined together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Nicholas Webb, John Zeis, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20080185025Abstract: A limited use apparatus for treating contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a case having a body and a left and right cover which are joinable to form chambers for receiving the lenses. Each of the chambers has an operative face for receiving the lens. A reactive layer is provided on a portion of each operative face. The operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective optical surfaces of a lens positioned there-between when the cover and body are joined together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Nicholas Webb, John Zeis, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20080185026Abstract: A limited use apparatus for treating contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a case having a body and a left and right cover which are joinable to form chambers for receiving the lenses. Each of the chambers has an operative face for receiving the lens. A reactive layer is provided on a portion of each operative face. The operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective optical surfaces of a lens positioned there-between when the cover and body are joined together.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Nicholas Webb, John Zeis, Scott Castanon
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Publication number: 20080185027Abstract: A high pressure cleaning system for removing deposits from glass furnaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Donald E. Shamp, Carl M. Byers, Fred G. Guthrie, Scott L. Henry, Gary L. Richardson, David Paul Zantene, Douglas Allan Satterfield
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Publication number: 20080185028Abstract: A portable and deployable cover configured to allow overhead protection to a user and a personal transport device is disclosed. The cover has a collapsible frame, pliable material attached to the frame, a case secured to the cover with fasteners allowing the case to be mounted to the personal transport device. The cover may be opened and extended from the case, providing the overhead protection, while the case remains mounted on the personal transport device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Ronald L. Ayers, Ada M. Bull
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Publication number: 20080185029Abstract: A canopy top for a person carrying device includes first and second canopy top elements that are moveable relative to each other around a shared rotational axis. The first and second canopy top elements may each comprise a front edge border defined by a front canopy top bracket and a rear edge border defined by a rear canopy top bracket, both of which are connected at the rotational axis with a main canopy top surface. The main canopy top surface is present or tensioned between the front and rear edge borders and comprises, at least in sections, a lower radial distance to the rotational axis than the maximum radial distance of the front edge border of the second canopy top element, so that the second canopy top element can be pushed into and overlap the first canopy top element through the rear edge border of the first canopy top element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: ILINKO LTD.Inventors: Jon Lake, Diederik Augustijn
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Publication number: 20080185030Abstract: A substrate is provided including a growth surface that is offcut relative to a plane defined by a crystallographic orientation of the substrate at an offcut angle of about 5 degrees to about 45 degrees. A thermoelectric film is epitaxially grown on the growth surface. A crystallographic orientation of the thermoelectric film may be tilted about 5 degrees to about 30 degrees relative to the growth surface. The growth surface of the substrate may also be patterned to define a plurality of mesas protruding therefrom prior to epitaxial growth of the thermoelectric film. Related methods and thermoelectric devices are also discussed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Jonathan Pierce, Robert P. Vaudo
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Publication number: 20080185031Abstract: A solar plate assembly includes a base, a condenser, a solar chip set and a heat-dissipating module. The condenser is connected to one side of the base. The solar chip set is provided within the base and arranged to correspond to the condenser, thereby to absorb the light refracted by the condenser and transform it into electricity as output. Further, the heat-dissipating module is connected to one side of the solar chip set, thereby to dissipate the heat generated by the solar chip set. With the above arrangement, the light intensity per unit area is increased to improve the electricity as output. Further, the heat not being transformed into electricity can be conducted to the heat-dissipating module, so that each solar chip can be continuously operated at a suitable temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Pei-Choa Wang
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Publication number: 20080185032Abstract: A system may provide an element including a curved surface and a first reflective material disposed on the curved surface, and a substantially transparent core. The substantially transparent core may include a first surface coupled to the element, a second surface opposite from the first surface, and a second reflective material disposed on the second surface. Some aspects provide obtaining of an element including a curved surface and a first reflective material disposed on the curved surface, and coupling of the element to a first surface of a substantially transparent core, the core including a second surface opposite from the first surface and a second reflective material disposed on the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Robert MacDonald
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Publication number: 20080185033Abstract: A solar electric module having a layered construction including a light reflecting layer and light transmitting materials that encapsulate the solar cells of the module. The solar electric module provides weight mitigation and/or moisture control features. The weight mitigation feature provides for weight mitigation layers of a polymer or other light transmitting material reducing the volume of glass in a transparent top cover, while providing an increased distance between the light reflecting layer and the transparent top cover. The increased distance supports increased spacing between solar cells. The moisture control feature provides perforations in a reflective coating and/or reflecting layer to support migration of moisture into and out of the encapsulating layers of light transmitting materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Juris P. Kalejs
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Publication number: 20080185034Abstract: A compact solar concentrator photovoltaic module assembly includes a plurality of rear contact solar cells configured in a matrix array on a substrate. The substrate is comprised of conductors laminated to an insulator sheet to form a receiver sheet. A lens sheet on which many lenses have been formed is disposed in a fixed spaced relation to the substrate and operates to focus sunlight onto the active surfaces of the PV cells. The overall thickness of the concentrator module is less than four inches thick. The receiver sheet may be assembled using standard, surface mount printed circuit board assembly techniques. The receiver sheet may have a secondary optical element and may also serve as part of the encapsulant for environmental protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Ronald P. Corio
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Publication number: 20080185035Abstract: A solar cell pre-laminate assembly comprising (i) a solar cell component comprising one or a plurality of solar cells and having a light-receiving side and a back side, and (ii) stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet as an encapsulant layer, wherein the stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet is positioned next to the light-receiving or the back side of the solar cell component and comprises a poly(vinyl butyral) composition containing about 10 to about 23 wt % of a plasticizer based on the total weight of the composition. A process of preparing solar cell assembly comprising (i) providing a solar cell component and a stiff poly(vinyl butyral) sheet comprising a poly(vinyl butyral) composition containing about 10 to about 23 wt % of a plasticizer based on the total weight of the poly(vinyl butyral) composition, and (ii) encapsulating the solar cell component in a polymer matrix comprising the poly(vinyl butyral) composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Richard Allen Hayes
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Publication number: 20080185036Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a substrate for a thin film photoelectric conversion device, in which its properties are not deteriorated when its surface unevenness is effectively increased, and then provide the thin film photoelectric conversion device having its performance improved by using the substrate. According to the present invention, by setting the surface area ratio of a transparent electrode layer in the substrate for the thin film photoelectric conversion device to at least 55% and at most 95%, the surface unevenness are effectively increased to increase the optical confinement effect, while deterioration in properties due to sharpening of the surface level variation is suppressed, whereby making it possible to provide a substrate for a thin film photoelectric conversion device, which can enhance output properties of the thin film photoelectric conversion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2005Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Toshiaki Sasaki, Yohei Koi, Yuko Tawada, Takashi Suezaki, Kenji Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20080185037Abstract: Disclosed is a photo-electrode for a dye-sensitized solar cell comprising a conductive substrate; a meso-porous metal oxide thin film formed on the surface of the conductive substrate; a porous film formed on the meso-porous metal oxide thin film and comprising metal oxide nanoparticles; and a photosensitive dye adsorbed on the surface of the porous film; and a process for preparation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Kyung Kon KIM, Nam-Gyu Park, Ki Cheon Yoo, Wan In Lee, Yun Hee Lee
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Publication number: 20080185038Abstract: A method of forming a multijunction solar cell comprising an upper subcell, a middle subcell, and a lower subcell by providing a first substrate for the epitaxial growth of semiconductor material; forming a first solar subcell on said substrate having a first band gap; forming a second solar subcell over said first subcell having a second band gap smaller than said first band gap; forming a grading interlayer over said second subcell having a third band gap larger than said second band gap; forming a third solar subcell having a fourth band gap smaller than said second band gap such that said third subcell is lattice mismatched with respect to said second subcell; and etching a via from the top of the third subcell to the substrate to enable both anode and cathode contacts to be placed on the backside of the solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Paul R. Sharps
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Publication number: 20080185039Abstract: A system may provide an optical element including conductive material deposited on the optical element using a thick film process, dielectric material disposed on the conductive material and defining an aperture created using photolithography, the aperture exposing a portion of the conductive material, and a solar cell comprising an electrical contact coupled to the exposed portion of the conductive material. Some aspects provide deposition of conductive material on an optical element using a thick film process, deposition of dielectric material on the conductive material, creation of an aperture in the dielectric material using photolithography to expose a portion of the conductive material, and coupling of an electrical contact of a solar cell to the exposed portion of the conductive material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Hing Wah Chan
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Publication number: 20080185040Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing. The housing includes one or more units where each unit includes one or more optical elements. The optical elements are configured to concentrate electromagnetic radiation, such as light, from a larger area to a smaller focused area. The optical elements may be sealed in the housing. A removable device is included that is configured to be inserted into a unit. The removable device includes a photovoltaic cell that is configured to receive at least a portion of the concentrated electromagnetic radiation. The removable device is configured to be removable from the housing from a second side of the housing without breaking the seal on the first side of the housing. Accordingly, when the removable device needs to be removed, it can be removed without breaking the seal on the first side of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Sol Focus, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Tom, Gary D. Conley
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Publication number: 20080185041Abstract: A method of making an anti-reflection coating using a sol-gel process, for use in a photovoltaic device or the like. The method may include the following steps in certain example embodiments: forming a polymeric component of silica by mixing glycycloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (or other suitable silane) with one or more of a first solvent, a catalyst, and water; forming a silica sol gel by mixing the polymeric component with a colloidal silica, optionally a second solvent, and at least one organic additive; casting the mixture by spin coating to form a porous silica based layer on a substrate; and curing and/or heat treating the layer. This layer may make up all or only part of an anti-reflection coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Pramod K. Sharma, Thomas J. Taylor
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Publication number: 20080185042Abstract: This disclosure relates to a spoolable pipe or tube that comprises two or more channels or cells, for example, a plurality of channels, for enhanced or improved fluid transport of one, two, or multi-phase fluids, such as found in the transport of oil and/or natural gas. Also provided are methods for making the disclosed tubes, and methods of transporting multi-phase fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Michael Feechan, Peter A. Quigley
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Publication number: 20080185043Abstract: A microfluidic device for guiding the flow of a fluid sample is disclosed. The microfluidic device comprises a base plate (1) that extends in two lateral directions and has at least one through-going recess (1.1) in the vertical direction; a flow-through unit (2) that has at least a first and a second flow-through site (3.1, 3.2); and a plate structure (4). The flow-through unit (2) is arranged relatively to the recess (1.1) of the base plate (1) so that a vertical fluid flow from one side of this arrangement to the opposite side through each of the first and the second flow-through sites (3.1, 3.2) is enabled. Further, the plate structure (4) and the flow-through unit (2) are arranged relatively to each other so that a linking channel cavity (41) is formed for enabling a lateral fluid flow from the first to the second flow-through site (3.1, 3.2).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS, N.V.Inventors: Menno Willem Jose Prins, Johannus Wilhelmus Weekamp
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Publication number: 20080185044Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a pump or a multiple-pump system that can mix chemicals without dilution tanks and can dispense the mixture of chemicals in a precise and highly controllable manner, particularly useful in semiconductor manufacturing processes. In some embodiments, one or more piston pumps of similar displacement are used to mix and dispense the chemical directly. A first valve is opened to a first chemical source. A piston is moved in a first direction to a selected position in a chamber to draw the first chemical into the chamber. The first valve is closed and a second valve is opened to a second chemical source. The piston is moved in the first direction to a second position in the chamber to draw in the second chemical and mix the chemicals. The second valve is closed and the piston is moved to dispense the fluids through a dispense port.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Michael Clarke, Marc Laverdiere, Robert F. McLoughlin, J. Karl Niermeyer, Joseph E. Smith, Rosario Mollica
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Publication number: 20080185045Abstract: An activatable pump is provided. The pump includes a piston in slideable communication with an inner surface of a cylinder, which has a first end and a second end. A first control valve and a second control valve are in physical communication with the first end of the cylinder. The first control valve and the second control valve are in fluid communication with the piston. Either the first control valve or the second control valve is not a check valve. A first check valve and a second check valve are in physical communication with the second end of the cylinder. The first check valve and the second check valve are in fluid communication with the piston. A pressure controller communicates with the piston to control an amount of force by or on the piston. A method and an energy recovery apparatus are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Jeffrey David Erno, Daniel Jason Erno, Patrick Jose Lazatin, Philip Paul Beauchamp, Erik John Schoepke
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Publication number: 20080185046Abstract: Systems and methods for recovering power fluid from a device under water and for pumping recovered power fluid to a surface of the water, the systems and methods, in certain aspects, including: flowing fluid from a subsurface apparatus to a subsurface recovery system, the fluid initially provided to the subsurface apparatus to power the subsurface apparatus; and the subsurface recovery system including pump apparatus for selectively pumping recovered fluid to a fluid container above a surface of the water. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Eric Trevor Ensley
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Publication number: 20080185047Abstract: The present invention is for a cartridge insert valve to limit excess flow through a pipe which is part of a piping system. The cartridge insert valve includes a cylindrical housing and an inlet cap with an inlet opening defined therein. The inlet cap is positioned on a cylindrical housing first end. The cartridge inset valve also includes a seat cap with an orifice defined therein. The seat cap is positioned on a cylindrical housing second end opposite the cylindrical housing first end. The cartridge insert valve is located in the pipe such that a fluid flowing through the pipe normally enters the inlet cap, flows through the cylindrical housing and exits the seat cap. The cartridge insert valve also includes a piston assembly that shuts off flow through the valve in response to an excess flow through the valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Donald Gary Eichler
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Publication number: 20080185048Abstract: A fuel tank for a power generator set. The fuel tank includes an angled surface that directs cooling air from the power generator set at a direction out of the generator set enclosure. In some embodiments, the fuel tank is centrally located between a pair of generator sets within a single enclosure. The fuel tank is configured in some embodiments to direct air upward out of the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Tyson Mellon, Shawn Stachler, Joseph Willis
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Publication number: 20080185049Abstract: A fluid supply monitoring system includes a housing, a shutoff valve and a flow sensor positioned downstream from the shutoff valve within the housing. The shutoff valve selectively blocks a fluid flow. The flow sensor is operable to monitor the fluid flow to calculate at least a length of time the fluid flow has flown without interruption, a total volume of the fluid flow that has flown, and a flow rate of the fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Timothy David Mulligan, David Michael Parrish, Richard Quintana, Aaron Ross London, Lindon Alford Baker, Richard Alan Gros
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Publication number: 20080185050Abstract: A fluid supply monitoring system includes a housing, a shutoff valve, and a flow sensor. The shutoff valve is positioned within said housing and selectively blocks a fluid flow through the housing. The flow sensor is positioned downstream from said shutoff valve within said housing and is operable to generate a magnetic field across the fluid flow to generate real time fluid flow data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Timothy David Mulligan, Steven John Tokarz