Patents Issued in September 18, 2008
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Publication number: 20080223413Abstract: A color changing soap dispenser having a reservoir and a pump. The reservoir contains a color changing soap. The color changing soap contains a soap composition comprising water and a surfactant, an indicator dye which exhibits an observable color change at a color change pH, and a base selected from the group consisting of carbonate salts of group I and II elements, phosphate salts of group I and II elements, bicarbonate salts of group I and II elements, and hydroxide salts of group I and II elements. The color changing soap has a pH of greater than 7 and less than 13. The method of using the color changing soap is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Philip T. Radford
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Publication number: 20080223414Abstract: Compositions for removing titanium dioxide-containing materials located on a surface of a piece of process equipment generally include an aqueous carrier and a polycarboxylic acid component in an amount effective to provide the composition with an acidic pH in a range of between about 4.0 to about 5.0. The compositions are effective to provide enhanced removal of titanium dioxide containing materials from a surface when the surface are contacted with the compositions when the compositions are at relatively low temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Dober Chemical CorporationInventor: Timothy J. Schuett
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Publication number: 20080223415Abstract: A wafer processing chamber “chamber” is provided. Broadly speaking, the chamber allows a fluid flow and a fluid pressure within the chamber to be controlled in a variable manner. More specifically, the chamber utilizes removable plates that can be configured to control the fluid flow and the fluid pressure in an inner volume within the chamber. Also, the removable plates can be used to separate the inner volume within the chamber from an outer volume within the chamber. In this manner, the removable plates can be used to create a pressure differential between the inner volume within the chamber and the outer volume within the chamber. A lower pressure in the outer volume within the chamber requires less outer chamber strength to withstand the lower pressure. A lower outer chamber strength requirement translates into an overall decrease in chamber size.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Lam Research CorporationInventor: John Parks
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Publication number: 20080223416Abstract: A cleaning agent for metal parts (e.g., steel articles) includes sodium hydroxide in an approximate amount of 15 wt % (percent by weight) to 25 wt %, sodium tripolyphosphate in an approximate amount of 6 wt % to 9 wt %, sodium metasilicate in an approximate amount of 48 wt % to 51 wt %, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate in an approximate amount of 2 wt % to 5 wt %, sodium carbonate in an approximate amount of 8 wt % to 11 wt %, and alkylphenol polyoxyethylene ether in an approximate amount of 1 wt % to 4 wt %.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicants: SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., SUTECH TRADING LIMITEDInventors: HONG-HAI XU, ZHENG-JIANG REN, JIANG-RONG DING, JI-KAI LIU
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Publication number: 20080223417Abstract: A washing-agent dispenser for a household washing machine having a main casing, defining at least a container for a washing agent, and a member for closing the container. The closing member includes a substantially rigid body made of a first material, associated to which there are sealing means, made at least in part with a second substantially elastic or soft material. Associated to the rigid body of the closing member there are at least partially elastic or yielding complements, which are functionally distinct from the sealing means and are able to undergo deformation in the course of the use of the closing member. The complements are made at least in part of an elastic, soft, or yielding material, in particular of a synthetic type, which can be overmoulded directly on the rigid body of the closing member. Preferably, a plurality of complements is formed in a single component, which can include also said sealing means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: ELTEK S.P.A.Inventors: Daniele Cerruti, Marco Moro, Costanzo Gadini
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Publication number: 20080223418Abstract: A device for cleaning and doping (lubrication) equipment for threads (3b, 4b) of the type used to join pipes (4) to a pipe string (3), especially in connection with petroleum production, where cleaning fluid and dope (lubricant) are sprayed at the threads (3b, 4b) at relatively high pressure from at least one nozzle (5, 6) mounted in the rotatable make-up section (1) of a power tong, and where at least one injection pump (7, 8) arranged to supply cleaning fluid or dope to the at least one nozzle (5, 6) is located in the rotatable make-up section (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Per A. Vatne
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Publication number: 20080223419Abstract: A portable stain removing instrument from a laundry is provided. The stain removing instrument of the current application is to remove stains from a laundry after cleaning. The stain removing instrument is comprised of a head set, which has pluralities of small holes developed on the upper surface of an upper frame that is supported by a lower supporting frame and a separator. The separator is connected to the stain removing instrument's head set and a vacuum line via a special “T” connector. The upper frame of the stain removing instrument has the shape of an ironing board. One end of the head is shaped in a rounded “V” and the other end is flat. There is a void space inside the stain remover space. Air flows through small holes at the stain removing head, through the void space, and goes to a vacuum pump, which is connected to the stain remover head. Stain particles and solvents are separated and collected by the separator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Bong Ha Chun
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Publication number: 20080223420Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dish washing machine that is capable of preventing the unintentional drainage of some wash water by the increase of the water pressure in a sump due to the excessive accumulation of filth in the sump. The dish washing machine includes a washing tub, at least one injection nozzle disposed in the washing tub, a sump disposed in the washing tub to forward wash water to the at least one injection nozzle, a guide pipe connected between the sump and the at least one injection nozzle, and a bypass pipe, diverging from a portion of the guide pipe, connected to the sump to bypass the wash water in the sump to the guide pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shimotera Kennichi, Jung Chan Ryu, Young Ho Kwon, Sung Jin Kim
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Publication number: 20080223421Abstract: A dishwasher includes a washing container provided with a washing tub and a housing cover which is connected to the washing tub. The washing tub is provided with an inner tub and a plastic support in order to reduce the noise occurring when the washing liquid comes into contact with the washing tub.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: BSH Bosh und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Michael Rosenbauer, Bernd Schessl
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Publication number: 20080223422Abstract: A suspension umbrella includes an upright support post, a sliding seat, a control shaft, an umbrella frame, and a drive cord. The umbrella frame includes a shank, a plurality of ribs, a plurality of spreaders and a runner. Thus, the umbrella frame is expanded when the control shaft is movable toward the umbrella frame and is folded when the control shaft is movable outwardly relative to the umbrella frame, so that the umbrella frame is expanded and folded easily and conveniently. In addition, the user only needs to operate the control handle to move the control shaft so as to expand or fold the umbrella frame easily and quickly, thereby greatly facilitating the user operating the suspension umbrella.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Jin-Sheng Lai
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Publication number: 20080223423Abstract: An umbrella canopy having one or more single-canopy panels and one or more double-canopy panels. An umbrella having a central shaft, a spindle slidably disposed on the shaft and movable between a first position and a second position, a first plurality of radially extending ribs hingedly attached at first ends thereof to the shaft and terminating at second ends, a second plurality of radially extending ribs secured at first ends thereof hingedly to the spindle and secured at second ends thereof to respective ones of the first plurality of ribs and an umbrella canopy supported by the first plurality of ribs, wherein the canopy includes one or more single-canopy umbrella panels, and one or more double-canopy umbrella panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Glenn Kupferman
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Publication number: 20080223424Abstract: The invention, referred to as the Upper Arm Crutch, pertains to crutches used by the disabled to facilitate walking. The Upper Arm Crutch allows the user's weight to be supported with the arm straight, reducing fatigue. The design of the arm band is such that the arm band will not inadvertently slip off the arm, yet can be removed readily by rotating the crutch handle 45 degrees in either direction. The single arm band encloses the upper arm, instead of the forearm, increasing leverage and control. The single arm band is positioned well below the armpit. The user is not inclined to support their weight by leaning on the arm bands. The design of the arm band allows the user's arm to be positioned directly above the handle such that the crutch does not tilt when weight is applied to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Michael D. Hollier
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Publication number: 20080223425Abstract: An example method for providing a flexible base structure for a portable shelter includes the steps of forming a continuous loop of a flexible material and attaching a plurality of rib intersections at respective locations along the flexible loop. An alternative method for constructing a flexible base structure for a floorless portable shelter includes forming a continuous loop of a flexible material and arranging a plurality of openings at respective locations along the continuous loop. An embodiment of a base structure for supporting the ribs of a portable shelter includes a flexible loop and a plurality of rib intersections arranged along the flexible loop. Each of the plurality of rib intersections forms an opening for receiving a respective end of a rib that supports the portable shelter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Morris W. Shumate
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Publication number: 20080223426Abstract: A thermoelectric converter including p-type semiconductors and n-type semiconductors alternately provided in corresponding first and second through holes, respectively, in a ceramic honeycomb. The first and second through holes have different cross-sectional shapes and are alternately arranged. The semiconductors have respective first and second ends thereof successively connected to different ones of the semiconductors on first and second sides, respectively, of the corresponding through holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazushige OHNO
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Publication number: 20080223427Abstract: A thermoelectric converter including plural thermoelectric conversion modules connected in series by having p-type semiconductors and n-type semiconductors alternately provided in through holes of a ceramic honeycomb, respectively. Ends of the p-type semiconductors are connected to ends of the n-type semiconductors on both sides of the through holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazushige OHNO
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Publication number: 20080223428Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a photovoltaic novelty item. Conductive polymer solutions and semiconductive oxide dispersions are formulated into inks that are laid down on top of one another to produce voltage and current when exposed to light. In addition, these inks may be printed on novelty items, such as magazine advertisements or greeting cards, connecting to printed light emitting graphics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Eitan C. Zeira
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Publication number: 20080223429Abstract: A solar cell sub-module (100) for a photovoltaic device, including a plurality of elongate solar cells (slivers) (101) mounted in a structure that maintains the elongate solar cells in a longitudinally parallel and generally coplanar configuration, the structure providing one or more conductive pathways (201) electrically interconnecting the elongate solar cells (101).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: The Australian National UniversityInventors: Vernie Allan Everett, Andrew William Blakers
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Publication number: 20080223430Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to an electrode structure (e.g., front electrode structure) for use in a photovoltaic device or the like. In certain example embodiments, a buffer layer (e.g., of or including tin oxide) is provided between the front electrode and the semiconductor absorber film in a photovoltaic device. The buffer layer may be deposited via sputtering, and may or may not be doped in certain example instances. In an example context of use in CdS/CdTe photovoltaic devices, the buffer layer is advantageous in that it (one or more of): (a) provides a good work-function match to a possible CdS/CdTe film and the front electrode; (b) provides good durability in that it is better able to withstand attacks of sulfur vapors at elevated temperatures during possible CdS/CdTe processing; (c) may be at least partially conductive; and/or (d) provides good mechanical durability.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Alexey Krasnov, Yiwei Lu
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Publication number: 20080223431Abstract: A foldable solar panel comprises multiple rigid cell assemblies, multiple folding cell assemblies and multiple primary flexible seams. Each folding cell assembly has two symmetric folding cell assembly halves and a flexible secondary seam. The symmetric folding cell assembly halves are adjacent to each other. The secondary flexible seam connects adjacent symmetric folding cell assembly halves and allows them to fold inward onto each other. A primary flexible seam connects a rigid cell assembly to an adjacent folding cell assembly to form an absorbing surface. The primary flexible seams and secondary flexible seams facilitate folding the foldable solar penal to a small volume to facilitate transportation or storage, and effectively keep the absorbing surface from being damaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Raymond Chu
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Publication number: 20080223432Abstract: A fixing frame for a solar energy module includes a frame body having inserting grooves for a supporting board and a locking chute for a solar panel, wherein the locking chute contains locking flanges. An I-shaped supporting board is installed into the inserting grooves of the frame body so that it can efficiently resist external forces. During assembly, the solar panel is inserted into the locking chute of the frame body and its top edge and bottom edge are secured by the locking flanges of the chute to ensure stability and high force resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Chang Chi LEE
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Publication number: 20080223433Abstract: A solar module includes a plurality of interconnected photovoltaic cells, an encapsulant layer encapsulating the photovoltaic cells, the encapsulant layer having a first side, a protective layer coupled to the first side of the encapsulant layer, and a stiffening layer coupled to the protective layer, the stiffening layer having an open support structure that provides stiffness to the solar module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: EVERGREEN SOLAR, INC.Inventors: Jack I. Hanoka, Joseph Woods
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Publication number: 20080223434Abstract: The present invention provides a solar cell that is useful for industry and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and a method of manufacturing the same. A solar cell according to an aspect of the invention includes: a substrate; a buffer layer that is formed on the substrate and is composed of a group-III nitride semiconductor; and a group-III nitride semiconductor layer (p-type layer/an n-type layer) that has a p-n junction therein and is formed on the buffer layer. At least one of the buffer layer and the group-III nitride semiconductor layer having the p-n junction therein has a compound semiconductor layer formed by a sputtering method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Yoshiaki Ikenoue, Hisayuki Miki, Kenzo Hanawa, Yasumasa Sasaki, Hitoshi Yokouchi, Ryoko Konta, Hiroaki Kaji
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Publication number: 20080223435Abstract: A method of making a micron gap thermal photovoltaic device wherein at least one standoff is formed on a photovoltaic substrate, a sacrificial layer is deposited on the photovoltaic substrate and about the standoff, an emitter is attached to the standoff and has a lower planar surface separated from the photovoltaic substrate by the sacrificial layer, and the sacrificial layer is removed to form a sub-micron gap between the photovoltaic substrate and the lower planar surface of the emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Paul Greiff, Robert Stephen DiMatteo
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Publication number: 20080223436Abstract: This invention relates to a photovoltaic device including a back reflector. In certain example embodiments, the back reflector includes a metallic based reflective layer provided on an interior surface of a rear glass substrate of the photovoltaic device. In certain example embodiments, the interior surface of the rear glass substrate is textured so that the reflector layer deposited thereon is also textured so as to provide desirable reflective characteristics. The rear glass substrate and reflector thereon are laminated to the interior surface of a front glass substrate of the photovoltaic device, with an active semiconductor film and electrode(s) therebetween, in certain example embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Willem den Boer, Yiwei Lu
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Publication number: 20080223437Abstract: A solar cell includes negative metal contact fingers electrically connected to N-type diffusion regions of the solar cell and positive metal contact fingers electrically connected to P-type diffusion regions of the solar cell. Both the N-type and P-type diffusion regions are on the backside of the solar cell. The solar cell includes a front side that faces the sun during normal operation. The negative and positive metal contact fingers may be interdigitated. For increased solar radiation collection, the metal contact fingers may be arranged to point to and collectively cover portions of a perimeter of a solder pad. For example, the negative metal contact fingers may be arranged to point to and collectively cover two or three sides of a solder pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Denis De Ceuster
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Publication number: 20080223438Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for improving the performance of a luminescent concentrator. Performance may be enhanced by incorporating a reflector capable of blocking re-emitted photons from the luminescent material used to make frequency down conversion with a narrow reflection band, while allowing broad transmission of incident sunlight. The reflection band of the reflector that spectrally matches to the bandwidth of re-emission from the luminescent material acts as a luminescence cavity to prevent the outgoing re-emission that cannot be waveguided by total internal reflection to the photovoltaic device(s) located at the side edges of the concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Intematix CorporationInventors: Xiao-Dong Xiang, Wei Shan
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Publication number: 20080223439Abstract: An interconnected photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell (1) generates hydrogen and oxygen from water while being illuminated with radiation such as sunlight. The photovoltaic structure in the photoelectrode is deposited on a transparent and insulating substrate (also called superstrate) (3) that is covered with a transparent conducting layer (front electrode) (4). The front electrode is electrically connected to the back side of the photovoltaic structure such that the PLC cell can be made with high efficiency and high durability and at low cost. Three types of photoelectrodes and phtoelectrochemical cells are illustrated as examples.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Xunming Deng, Liwei Xu
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Publication number: 20080223440Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to solar cells and methods and apparatuses for forming the same. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to thin film multi-junction solar cells and methods and apparatuses for forming the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: SHURAN SHENG, Yong-Kee Chae, Soo Young Choi
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Publication number: 20080223441Abstract: A solar simulator for testing photovoltaic cells is disclosed herein. The solar simulator includes a housing having an opening through which light is emitted. The solar simulator employs a plurality of concave cylindrical mirrors and a plurality of flat mirrors that reflect and redirect images of an illuminated light source such that an observer at a target area outside the housing will perceive multiple instances of the illuminated light source. The housing also contains a flat top cover mirror and a flat bottom cover mirror that function to reflect additional light through the opening and toward the target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Douglas Jungwirth
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Publication number: 20080223442Abstract: Devices for converting light into electric current are provided. A representative device has an encasing structure having at least one portion transparent. The encasing structure is configured to pass light energy into an interior of the encasing structure. The device further has a photovoltaic device positioned within the interior of the encasing structure. The photovoltaic device is positioned to receive light energy. The photovoltaic device is operable to transform the light energy into electric current. The device further has a protective space material, disposed between the encasing structure and the photovoltaic device. The protective space material is operable to transmit the light energy. The protective space material is a non-solid material having a physical property such as a viscosity of less than 1×106 cP and/or a thermal coefficient of expansion of greater than 500×10?6/° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Markus E. Beck, Brian Cumpston
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Publication number: 20080223443Abstract: In one embodiment of a solar concentrator, a tailored aspheric lens augments the solar-concentrator performance of a concave mirror, widening its acceptance angle for easier solar tracking, making it more cost-competitive for ultra-large arrays. The molded-glass secondary lens also includes a short rod for reducing the peak concentration on a photovoltaic cell that is optically bonded to the end of the rod. The Simultaneous Multiple Surface method produces lens shapes suitable for a variety of medium and high concentrations by mirrored dishes. Besides the rotationally symmetric parabolic mirror itself, other aspheric deviations therefrom are described, including a free-form rectangular mirror that has its focal region at its edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Light Prescriptions Innovators, LLCInventors: Pablo Benitez, Juan Carlos Minano, Maikel Hernandez, Aleksandra Cvetkovic, William A. Parkyn
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Publication number: 20080223444Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include perylenetetracarboxylic diimide charge-transport materials, methods of forming perylenetetracarboxylic diimide charge-transport materials, and methods of using the perylenetetracarboxylic diimide charge-transport materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2005Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Seth Marder, Zesheng An, Steve Barlow, Bernard Kippelen
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Publication number: 20080223445Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, relates to a solar cell. In one embodiment, the solar cell includes an anode; an active organic layer comprising an electron-donating organic material and an electron-accepting organic material; a semiconducting layer formed between the anode and the active organic layer; and an electron-blocking layer (EBL) formed between the semiconducting layer and the active organic layer, where the EBL is transparent and adapted for blocking electron leakage from the active organic layer to the anode while transporting holes from the active organic layer to the anode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: Tobin J. MARKS, Alexander W. HAINS, Michael D. IRWIN, He YAN
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Publication number: 20080223446Abstract: The present invention is directed to a thick film conductive composition comprising: (a) electrically conductive silver powder; (b) Zn-containing additive wherein the particle size of said zinc-containing additive is in the range of 7 nanometers to less than 100 nanometers; (c) glass frit wherein said glass frit has a softening point in the range of 300 to 600° C.; dispersed in (d) organic medium. The present invention is further directed to a semiconductor device and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device from a structural element composed of a semiconductor having a p-n junction and an insulating film formed on a main surface of the semiconductor comprising the steps of (a) applying onto said insulating film the thick film composition as describe above; and (b) firing said semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition to form an electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: YUELI WANG, Richard John Sheffield Young, Alan Frederick Carroll, Kenneth Warren Hang
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Publication number: 20080223447Abstract: A serviceable double block and bleed valve is provided, having a futbol, and having an integral body having two block valves and one bleed valve and a flange on its inlet end which is bolted to a mating flange of the futbol The double block and bleed valve is installed on the process pipe by welding of the inlet of the futbol to the process pipe, while servicing or replacement of the integral body or any parts associated therewith is achieved through removal of the bolts holding the mating flanges together.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Steve Froehler
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Publication number: 20080223448Abstract: An eductor for mixing two liquids wherein the eductor includes a closed or non-air gap back flow prevention member. The vacuum profile of the eductor is altered by changing an opening in a passage portion to controllably divert water flow around the venturi tube or diverting the water without the opening. This affords the changing of the vacuum profile without redesigning the entire eductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: JOHNSONDIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: James H. Lohr, John A. Boticki, James L. Bournoville
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Publication number: 20080223449Abstract: A valve (20) for an inflatable product. One valve includes a cap (56) that provides a double seal (58, 60). An inner seal (58) closes an opening (66) for the valve (20). The inner seal (58) and the opening (66) are mounted in a chamber, and the chamber is closed by a second, outer seal (60) that provides a backup in case of failure of the inner seal (58). A flapper valve (22) may be used as another seal. Another embodiment of a valve (120) includes a rigid cap (124). Still another embodiment of a valve (220) includes a plug (232) that is attached to a valve opening. Moving the valve opening forward and backward plugs a rear opening (230) in the valve, closing the valve (220).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.Inventors: Yiyun Culp, Michael Wayne Peterson
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Publication number: 20080223450Abstract: A flow control valve includes a seal member disposed within an annular space. The annular space is defined between at least one of bearing fitting portions of a flow path defining member and a corresponding valve shaft portion of a valve member opposing to each other in a radial direction with respect to an axis of the valve shaft portion and between an end face of a corresponding bearing and an end face of a valve body portion opposing to each other in a direction of the axis. The seal member can seal between the bearing fitting portion and the corresponding valve shaft portion with respect to the radial direction and can also seal between the corresponding bearing and the valve body portion with respect to the axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hisashi KINO, Tomiharu ISOGAI, Yasuhiro NISHIKAWA, Masaru NAKAMURA, Hideki ASANO, Hiroki SHIMADA
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Publication number: 20080223451Abstract: A hot water system includes a hot water source; a hot water delivery line connected between the hot water source and at least one plumbing fixture along with a cold water delivery line connection between said plumbing fixture, a cold water source and said hot water source; a pump, interconnected between the hot and cold water delivery lines, enables circulation of water from the hot water delivery line through the cold water delivery line and into the hot water source, thus eliminating the need for a separate recirculation line. A thermostatic valve is disposed in a serial arrangement with the pump between the hot and cold water lines for blocking flow of water from the hot water line into the cold water line when the pump is not operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Larry K. Acker
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Publication number: 20080223452Abstract: A level detection module is capable of detecting level of liquid in a container and includes the first induction unit, the second induction unit and a detection unit. The first and second induction units are disposed at the first position and second position of the container respectively and output the first and second induction signals respectively according to change of temperature. The detection unit provides a controller with input ends corresponding to the induction units and at least an output end. The controller compares the difference between the first and second induction signals and outputs a control signal, which stands for the liquid reaches to the preset position, based on difference of the signals via the output end. Due to temperature of the liquid at the bottom of the container being different from the room temperature of the air at the top of the container, the level of the liquid is measured with the principle of the difference of temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: JAO-CHING LIN
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Publication number: 20080223453Abstract: An engine control module determining an alcohol compensated fuel consumption value includes an alcohol percent module that determines an alcohol percent in fuel and a fuel mass module that determines a mass of the fuel. The engine control module also includes a fuel volume module that calculates a volume of the fuel based on the mass of the fuel, a density of the fuel, and the alcohol percent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Mark D. Carr, Louis A. Avallone, Michael J. Svestka, Kevin J. Storch
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Publication number: 20080223454Abstract: A dual-handle control faucet that includes a pull-out head and a faucet base. The pull-out head is switchable between a first water discharge pattern and a second water discharge pattern. The pull-out head switches from the first water discharge pattern to the second water discharge pattern upon disengagement with the faucet base, which provides for hands-free switching between to two spray patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Edward Pilatowicz, Oscar Romero, Alston E. Willaims
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Publication number: 20080223455Abstract: To provide a gas supply unit capable of stabilizing a gas supply amount, the gas supply unit includes a mass flow controller, a first fluid control valve connected to the mass flow controller, a second fluid control valve connected in parallel to the first fluid control valve, and a third fluid control valve placed on a secondary side of the second fluid control valve. An opening degree of the third fluid control valve is adjusted based on a pressure difference between secondary pressure of the first fluid control valve and secondary pressure of the second fluid control valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicants: CKD CORPORATION, KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Jota Fukuhara, Hotaka Ishizuka, Yoshio Sugimoto, Yasunori Nishimura, Kazutoshi Itoh, Akihito Sugino, Hiroshi Tomita
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Publication number: 20080223456Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulic valve arrangement (1) with at least two valve modules (2-6), each having a supply channel arrangement with a high-pressure channel (9) and a low-pressure channel (15), a working connection arrangement with at least one working connection (A, B), one directional valve arrangement (16) between the supply channel arrangement (9, 15) and the working connection arrangement (A, B) and a compensation arrangement (19), which is acted upon by a pressure in a load-sensing arrangement. It is endeavoured to increase the number of control possibilities. For this purpose, the load-sensing arrangement of at least one valve module (2-6) has a pressure influencing arrangement (25-29) that differs from a pressure influencing arrangement (25-29) of a load sensing arrangement of another valve module (2-6).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Sauer-Danfoss ApSInventors: Thorkild Christensen, Siegfried Zenker
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Publication number: 20080223457Abstract: A bi-directional valve having a housing with at least one internal gasket contact surface. A spring holds the plate, flapper and gasket against the internal gasket contact surface of the housing. When a predetermined pressure acts on the plate and flapper, the plate, flapper and gasket move away from the gasket contact surface to allow flow through the bi-directional valve in a first direction. To flow in the opposite direction the plate and gasket abut against the housing and the flapper opens to allow flow in an opposite direction. The same flow path is used for flow in either direction through the bi-directional valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Danko A. Kobziar, Steven M. SanFilippo
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Publication number: 20080223458Abstract: A breather valve comprises a valve body having a valve fluid passageway terminating in a valve seat. The valve body includes a pressure pallet guide and the valve seat has double lips. A pressure pallet having a size commensurate with the valve seat is mounted on the pressure pallet guide for limited motion towards and away from the valve seat. The pressure pallet has a sealing side oriented to face the valve seat. A flexible diaphragm extending inside the valve seat is secured to the sealing side of the pressure pallet outside the valve seat. A gap lies between the double lips of the valve seat. A liquid source is in fluid communication with the gap lying between the double lips of the valve seat. A liquid seal provides protection against freezing, gumming and leaking of the seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Robert C. Rajewski
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Publication number: 20080223459Abstract: A fluid-handling system that, in some embodiments, includes a poppet having a body, a magnet, and a mounting member configured to secure the magnet to the body is disclosed. Additionally, a method of forming a valve is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: James J. Walpole, Zahroof Mohamed
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Publication number: 20080223460Abstract: A poppet valve assembly (118) for a piston-type fluid pump (10) having a longitudinal axis (A) and also having a plug (136) that defines a spring housing (135), includes a poppet (122). The poppet (122) has a first portion (126) and a second portion (128) of increased height, with the second portion (128) being disposed on the first portion (126). A spring (130) forms at least one coil and is disposed in the spring housing (135). The spring (130) has a first end (132) freely disposed around the second portion (128) of the poppet (122), and the first end (132) is annularly spaced around the second portion (128) in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A). A seat insert (124) is also included that is configured for reciprocally receiving the poppet (122).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Vladimir Pecheny
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Publication number: 20080223461Abstract: A self-venting drain valve for draining liquid from a vessel having an end opening through which liquid may drain and gas may simultaneously enter. The drain valve comprises a body portion and a stem portion. The body portion having a substantially tubular, internally threaded section and a vent permitting gas to enter. The stem portion has an externally threaded section and an aperture where liquid is permitted to drain from the vessel. The stem portion can be closed by engaging the externally threaded section with the internally threaded section, thereby preventing liquid and gas flow by sealing the vent and the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Weston H. Gerwin, Michael S. Lynch
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Publication number: 20080223462Abstract: A sanitary fitting has a housing which has a hot-water supply, a cold-water supply and two mixed-water outlets, having a cartridge which is arranged in the housing and has a mixing valve for cold and hot water, there being arranged between the two mixed-water outlets a changeover valve which comprises a double valve cone (151) which, by virtue of an actuating member being pulled, can be moved, counter to the force of a restoring spring, from a first position, in which it releases the first mixed-water outlet, into a second position, in which it releases the second mixed-water outlet and in which it is held under the pressure of mixed water flowing through the second mixed-water outlet until it returns automatically into the first position once the inflow of water has been switched off.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Hansa Metallwerke AGInventors: Bernd Assenmacher, Christof Frey