Patents Issued in November 20, 2008
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Publication number: 20080283087Abstract: A dry cleaning method for use in a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus having a multi-lifter includes checking whether it is a dry cleaning period, and when it is determined to be a dry cleaning period then checking whether a wafer completed for a process has been returned from an electrostatic chuck to the outside of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus. The method further includes raising an electrostatic chuck cathode part when the wafer has been returned from the electrostatic chuck to the outside of the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, and forming plasma after raising the electrostatic chuck cathode part, and performing a dry cleaning process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Ki-Duck Yoon
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Publication number: 20080283088Abstract: The plasma processing apparatus relating to the present invention has a measurement circuit for measuring an antenna bias voltage that varies according to an amount of electrical charge between an inner wall of a chamber and plasma generated in the chamber. The obtained antenna bias voltage is converted to a statistical value and is stored in a statistical value memory unit after being associated with a number of particles attached on a workpiece during the same plasma processing that the antenna bias voltage is obtained. A correspondence acquisition unit obtains a correspondence the antenna bias voltage and the number of particles based on stored data in the statistical value memory. Then, a prediction unit predicts the antenna bias voltage at which the number of particles reaches to a pre-determined value based on the correspondence obtained by the correspondence acquisition unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Miki Shima, Shinichi Imai
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Publication number: 20080283089Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a semiconductor device that can include a cleaning tank and a plurality of anodic metals attached to an inner surface thereof and serving as sacrificial anodes during a cleaning sequence using a cleaning liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Sang-Wook Ryu, Jim-Ho Park
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Publication number: 20080283090Abstract: A method of treating a substrate comprises, in one aspect, placing a substrate having material on a surface thereof in a treatment chamber; directing a stream of a liquid treatment composition to impinge the substrate surface; and directing a stream of water vapor to impinge the substrate surface and/or to impinge the liquid treatment composition. A preferred aspect of this invention is the removal of materials, and preferably photoresist, from a substrate, wherein the treatment composition is a liquid sulfuric acid composition comprising sulfuric acid and/or its desiccating species and precursors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: David DeKraker, Jeffery W. Butterbaugh, Richard E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20080283091Abstract: The invention relates to a method for adding a multi-component solid detergent additive during a program sequence of a water leading household appliance, in particular a dishwasher, wherein the household appliance comprises a compartment for storing the detergent additive. According to the invention, the liquid supply to the detergent additive stored in the compartment is effected in dependency of the program sequence, wherein in particular the liquid supply to the compartment is repeated at different times. Similarly a household appliance is provided with a device for adding a multi-component detergent additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicants: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V., ELBI INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.Inventors: Winfried Steiner, Rolf Stahlmann, Christian Daume, Stefan Fuglein, Klaus-Martin Forst, Guiseppe Marone, Paolo DaPont
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Publication number: 20080283092Abstract: In a method of cleaning an ejection face by supplying a head liquid on a surface (ejection face) of an inkjet head provided with ink ejection outlets, and then by performing wiping operations thereon, an ink residue on the ejection face is efficiently and surely removed from the ejection face to achieve a sufficient cleaning thereon. For this purpose, a first wiping operation is first performed such that a wiper (9A) is relatively largely bent, and slidingly contacts the ejection face at an abdomen thereof to efficiently perform the application, stirring and mixing of the head liquid. Then, a second wiping operation is performed such that an edge portion of the top end of a wiper (9B) slidingly contacts the surface to efficiently scrape the mixture of the head liquid and the ink residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Souichi NAGAI, Mikio Sanada, Nobuyuki Matsumoto, Noribumi Koitabashi
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Publication number: 20080283093Abstract: A brush for dusting and cleaning includes a handle having a first end and a second end, an outer rail of bristles along an outer portion of the brush having a first row of outer bristles and a second row of outer bristles; an inner rail of bristles along an inner portion of the brush having a first row of inner bristles and a second row of inner bristles; at least one row of suction holes located between the first row of outer bristles and the second row of outer bristles to remove materials trapped within the brush; and a front row of bristles located along the second end of the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Tony Loftis
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Publication number: 20080283094Abstract: A screening arrangement is provided for a dishwasher having a tub portion defining a sump about a lower end thereof. The dishwasher further includes a heating element disposed proximate to the lower end of the tub portion and defining laterally-opposed inner and outer peripheries. A screen element is arranged adjacent the sump and is configured to screen a dishwashing fluid entering the sump from the tub portion. The screen element extends laterally inward of the inner periphery of the heating element and laterally outward of the outer periphery of the heating element. The screen element is also configured to be heat-resistant so as to protect one of the lower end, the sump, and a lower spray arm from heat emitted by the heating element. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Douglas J. Nagel, Gregory A. Meyer, John C. Bragg
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Publication number: 20080283095Abstract: An endoscope washer disinfector comprises a chemical cassette, a loading unit, and a chemical tank. The chemical cassette is charged with a chemical. This chemical cassette has a delivery port to deliver the chemical therethrough. The loading unit allows the chemical cassette to be detachably loaded thereto and is formed to deliver the chemical in the chemical cassette when the chemical cassette is loaded. The loading unit comprises a blade used to forcibly open the delivery port and to sense whether or not the chemical is delivered to the chemical tank via the opened delivery port. The chemical tank stores the chemical delivered from the chemical cassette loaded to the loading unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATIONInventors: Shintaro SUZUKI, Eiri SUZUKI, Shinichiro KAWACHI
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Publication number: 20080283096Abstract: A method for operating a cleaning device or a cleaning system is proposed. In this case, the cleaning device is set up for carrying out a process for cleaning an article with a germicidal action. The method includes the following steps: information on a target germ with which the article could be contaminated is received; at least one process parameter of the cleaning process is selected according to the target germ in such a way that the target germ is killed with a high degree of probability during the cleaning process; and the cleaning process is carried out with the process parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Stefan Scheringer, Thomas Peukert, Markus Braun
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Publication number: 20080283097Abstract: A solvent for urethane adhesives and coatings, the solvent having a carbaldehyde and a cyclic amide as constituents. In some embodiments the solvent consists only of miscible constituents. In some embodiments the carbaldehyde is benzaldehyde and in some embodiments the cyclic amide is N-methylpyrrolidone (M-pyrole). An extender may be added to the solvent. In some embodiments the extender is miscible with the other ingredients, and in some embodiments the extender is non-aqueous. For example, the extender may include isopropanol, ethanol, tetrahydro furfuryl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, Gamma-butyrolactone or a caprolactone. In some embodiments a carbaldehyde and a cyclic amide are heated and used to separate a urethane bonded to a component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Ronald F. Simandl, John D. Brown, Jerrid S. Holt
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Publication number: 20080283098Abstract: Interior parts of gasoline engines are readily cleaned by a method comprising the steps of connecting an a cleaning liquid supply pipe having a gas supply port thereon airtightly to a port of an intake pipe of the engine below a throttle valve-attached position of the engine; operating the engine to draw cleaning liquid in the form of liquid drop and simultaneously drawing continuously a gas having an oxygen concentration of less than 20 vol. % into the intake pipe; and exhausting the cleaning liquid having been brought into contact with the internal parts of the engine with an exhaust gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Yasuhiro Ogasawara, Toshio Anami, Yuuki Katoh
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Publication number: 20080283099Abstract: A cleaning machine is provided, in particular a single-chamber dishwashing machine, that includes a washing chamber for accommodating items to be cleaned or washed. At least one wash arm with a number of spray nozzles is located in the washing chamber. A waste-water line into which waste water is pumped runs from the washing chamber. Exhaust air from the washing chamber is conducted into the waste-water line via an exhaust-air line, with the washing chamber being bounded by at least one wall which stores a heat-exchanger fluid or through which heat-exchanger fluid flows.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Thomas Peukert, Bruno Gaus, Joachim Kupetz
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Publication number: 20080283100Abstract: Interior parts of gasoline engines are readily cleaned by a method comprising the steps of connecting an a cleaning liquid supply pipe having a gas supply port thereon airtightly to a port of an intake pipe of the engine below a throttle valve-attached position of the engine; operating the engine to draw cleaning liquid in the form of liquid drop and simultaneously drawing continuously a gas having an oxygen concentration of at least 20 vol. % into the intake pipe; and exhausting the cleaning liquid having been brought into contact with the internal parts of the engine with an exhaust gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Yasuhiro Ogasawara, Toshio Anami, Yuuki Katoh
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Publication number: 20080283101Abstract: A double delivery pump for an electric appliance includes a pump body housing a centrifugal impeller and provided with a first delivery pipe and with a second delivery pipe having passage sections which are different from one another and located at diametrically opposite positions with respect to a rotation axis of the impeller. First and second fastening portions are provided for selective mounting of the pump to a casing of the electric appliance, either with the first delivery pipe arranged above and with the second delivery pipe arranged below the axis of rotation of the impeller or vice versa, so that the pump depending on which fastening means are selected, may be used either on a professional dishwasher or glasswasher.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Premark FEG L.L.C.Inventor: Gianluca Pardini
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Publication number: 20080283102Abstract: A beach umbrella includes a storage space or compartment in the interior of the umbrella for the storage of valuables and sundries. The storage space is formed on the underside of the canopy of the umbrella by a piece of fabric secured at its outer edges to the juncture of the umbrella's canopy ribs and stretcher ribs and at its center to the operating runner that slides up and down on the umbrella center pole. A secure opening accommodates inserting sundry articles into and removing them from the space between the canopy and the fabric. The umbrella has the appearance of a standard umbrella and folds and expands in conventional manner, yet provides a convenient storage space for valuables and sundries.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Thomas Jeffrey Kelley
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Publication number: 20080283103Abstract: A height adjustable crutch includes a single tube member, a foot grip, an underarm support, and a handle. The single tube member has a central axis along which a main member, a telescoping top member, and a telescoping foot member are aligned. The top member is adjustable relative to a top end of the main member. The foot member is adjustable relative to bottom end of the main member. The foot grip is fixedly attached to the foot member, and the underarm support is fixedly attached to a top end of the top member. The underarm support is generally perpendicular to the central axis of the single tube member. The handle is fixedly attached to the main member and is offset from the central axis of the single tube such that a gap separates a central area of the handle and the main member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: David P. Jacobs, Ishwor P. Adhikari
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Publication number: 20080283104Abstract: An axillary crutch is disclosed in the invention; the axillary crutch has a body comprised of two opposite shafts, each shaft has a wall portion embedded therein, so that the wall portions may serve as the basis for adjusting and positioning a handgrip. Therefore, the shafts do not need to be formed with holes for securing the handgrip, which not only maintains the strength of the shafts, but also reinforces the strength and security of the axillary crutch as a whole because the shafts are embedded with fortified wall portions therein. Moreover, the position of the handgrip may be adjusted according to the length of a user's arm, and a pivot fitted into the handgrip may hold the opposite shafts together, which prevents the two shafts from becoming deformed or twisted, or buckling due to external forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: KUAN-JEN WENG
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Publication number: 20080283105Abstract: A body shade used for sun protection including a shading material removably attachable to a flexible frame that is removably attachable to items including sand, frames, chairs, boats, and kayaks via clamps, hooks, or screws in order to provide quick and easy shade to a desired area. The shade is formed from an opaque or partially translucent material, and along with the frame is adjustable, light weight, and easily collapsible and storable within a light weight carrying bag. The shade can also be used individually by using sand screws to secure the frame within sand or dirt surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Robert H. DuBose, III
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Publication number: 20080283106Abstract: A protective shelter that can be used to provide protection within a war zone, and which can be readily assembled in a quick, secure and reliable manner. The shelter is formed of opposite outer walls and a roof structure extending therebetween, wherein the roof structure comprises a plurality of tray members supported by beam supports and in which the plurality of tray members is arranged to receive earth, sand or aggregate material so as to provide a first layer of protection via the roof structure. The tray members can be supported by beams serving to define a shallow arch across the shelter such that the internal height of the shelter centrally, and away from the opposite walls, which is greater than the height of the said walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: HESCO BASTION LIMITEDInventor: James Heselden
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Publication number: 20080283107Abstract: A portable temporary aircraft hanger that includes a lightweight frame covered with a durable, main outer cover. The frame includes a plurality of transverse frame members attached to a rigid base frame. Each frame member includes two opposite straight lower sections, two curved eave sections, two straight roof sections and a curved, central peak section. Adjacent frame members are interconnected by a plurality of purlins. Disposed over one end opening is a flexible end cover. Formed on one end panel of the shelter is wide rectangular door opening designed to allow wide equipment, such as a winged aircraft to easily enter and exit the shelter. In the first embodiment, the door opening is covered by two hinged door panels including a longitudinally aligned sliding door section. Disposed above the wide opening is an optional upper opening which is selectively closed and opened by a retractable door panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Doug Hotes
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Publication number: 20080283108Abstract: A portable personal shelter device includes a foldable support base having two base portions pivotally connected to each other and is foldable between an unfolded position in which the two portions are substantially coplanar and a folded position in which the two portions generally face each other. A collapsible hood having a cover and a plurality of pivoted support members for the cover is connected to the support base and arranged such that, the hood can be moved from a deployed state to a collapsed state by folding the support base. A method of making the shelter and a method of sheltering a person in need of shelter are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Julio F. TORRES
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Publication number: 20080283109Abstract: Thermochemical processing systems for the production of electricity and chemicals using energy from an orbiting space solar power satellite (100). Methods of producing electricity and chemicals using the powerbeam (120). Systems and applications include the orbiting satellite, which intercepts solar energy (110) and directs a powerbeam to a lunar or planetary surface or a receiving system in space; rectennas (220) for the production of electricity; and concentrators (300), receivers (310) and thermochemical process systems for the production of fuels and other chemicals. Efforts are made to optimize the operation of the system through the utilization of solar energy, when available, plus the powerbeam from the satellite.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: John Carlton Mankins, Robert Stottle Wegeng
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Publication number: 20080283110Abstract: A thermoelectric power generating device is assembled from multiple thermoelectric elements disposed in a chip structure, the chip structure forming a power generating core. Multiple cores are stacked within a thermal container such that thermal energy provided at a first end of the thermal container is delivered in a serial manner to the stacked cores. The thermal container includes heat absorbers, heat reflectors and heat transmission barriers so that minimal thermal energy is lost through the walls of the container and maximum thermal energy flows from the heat source through and past the cores to an ambient temperature end of the container so as to create a controlled temperature differential from the hot end to the cooler end of the container as well as across each core stacked therein. The temperature differential across each core results in the generation of electrical energy, such electrical energy being collected by standard power utilization techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Anjun Jerry Jin, John P. Gotthold
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Publication number: 20080283111Abstract: The present invention includes two pairs of positive and negative cables are led out by dividing a pair of positive and negative terminals of a solar cell modules, and dipole connectors to which terminals are connected are formed on ends of the cables. The terminals in the dipole connector disposed on one side of the solar cell module form positive and negative plugs, while the terminals in the other dipole connector disposed on the other side of the solar cell module form positive and negative sockets. The cables include an inverse connection preventing portion which allows connection between the dipole connectors on a plug and socket side disposed between each adjacent solar cell modules when the polarities of the negative and positive terminals are the same, but which restricts connection therebetween when the polarities of the negative and positive terminals differ from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.Inventors: Makoto Higashikozono, Kazuki Naito
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Publication number: 20080283112Abstract: Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for supporting a solar panel array includes the use of support columns and cables suspended between the support columns, with the solar panels received by solar panel receivers that are adapted to couple to the cables. The solar panel array may then be used to provide power as well as shelter. Cooling, lighting, security, or other devices may be added to the solar panel array.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Steven J. Conger
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Publication number: 20080283113Abstract: Systems and methods for disposing and supporting a solar panel array are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for supporting a solar panel array includes the use of support columns and cables suspended between the support columns, with the solar panels received by solar panel receivers that are adapted to couple to the cables. The solar panel array may then be used to provide power as well as shelter. Cooling, lighting, security, or other devices may be added to the solar panel array.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Steven J. Conger
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Publication number: 20080283114Abstract: A notebook carry case employing a solar energy charging and cooling system is disclosed. In one form, a solar energy charge and cooling system can include a first fan coupled to an interior lid portion of a housing configured to store a portable electronic device, and a solar panel array coupled to an exterior portion of the lid and operable to convert solar energy to power the first fan. The first fan can be responsive to the converted solar energy to reduce an operating temperature within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Randolph Gray
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Publication number: 20080283115Abstract: A solar cell module, comprising a front surface member 1 having translucency, a rear surface member 5, an intermediate member 7 formed of an insulator disposed between the front surface member 1 and the rear surface member 5, a first solar cell element group 8a disposed between the front surface member 1 and the intermediate member 7 with its light receiving surface facing the front surface member 1, and a second solar cell element group 8b disposed between the rear surface member 5 and the intermediate member 7 with its light receiving surface facing the rear surface member 5. Accordingly, light incident on both surfaces can be effectively utilized for power generation by a simple structure. The solar cell module thus provided can increases a power generating efficiency per unit area, is less affected by the surrounding adverse environment, and is adapted to the environment in which the module is installed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Yuko Fukawa, Kenji Fukui
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Publication number: 20080283116Abstract: A light energy conversion (LEC) system includes a fluid circuit having a working fluid flowing therethrough and a plurality of light concentrating (LC) modules for converting light energy into electrical energy and for transforming the light energy into thermal energy. The LC modules including a first LC module coupled in series with a second LC module along the fluid circuit. The working fluid absorbs thermal energy while flowing through the first and second LC modules. At least the first LC module includes a light concentrating optical element that is configured to direct light energy toward a focal region and a receiver held at the focal region. The receiver includes a housing having a chamber that holds an energy conversion member. The energy conversion member transforms light energy received from the optical element into electrical and thermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Solergy, Inc.Inventors: Yoav Banin, Gino D'Ovidio, Giovanni Lanzara
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Publication number: 20080283117Abstract: A solar cell module capable of suppressing reduction of the quantity of power generation while retaining adhesive strength of a laminated resin film also when exposed to environment influenced by heat, moisture, light (ultraviolet light) etc. over a long period is obtained. This solar cell module (1) comprises a plurality of solar cells (10) electrically connected with each other by a tab electrode (20), a filler (40) for sealing the plurality of solar cells (10) and a laminated resin film (30, 130, 230), arranged on at least one surface of the filler (40), in which a resin film (31, 231) consisting of PET resin, an adhesive film (32, 132, 232) consisting of a copolymer of ?-olefin and an ethyleny unsaturated silane compound and a weather-resistant resin film (33, 133, 233) consisting of PVDF resin are laminated successively from the side of the solar cells (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yasufumi Tsunomura
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Publication number: 20080283118Abstract: A replaceable photovoltaic inverter is mounted on each of a plurality of photovoltaic module for the conversion of direct current, produced by the photovoltaic cells, to alternating current. The inverter is coupled to a mounting bracket on the photovoltaic module such that is can be easily replaced. Replacement of an individual photovoltaic module inverter can occur during continuous operation of the photovoltaic module system with minimal impact on overall power production. The inverter is also mounted apart from the photovoltaic module to facilitate heat transfer generated by operation of the inverter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Larankelo, Inc.Inventors: Robert R. Rotzoll, Rajan N. Kapur
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Publication number: 20080283119Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a porous semiconductor film and to a suspension of semiconductor particles. It further relates to a porous semiconductor film produced by the method, and to an electronic device, in particular a solar cell comprising said semiconductor film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Sony Deutschland GmbHInventors: Michael Duerr, Gabriele Nelles, Akio Yasuda
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Publication number: 20080283120Abstract: The invention provides solar cells and methods of manufacturing solar cells having a Hetero-junction with Intrinsic Thin-layer (HIT) structure using an n-type multicrystalline silicon substrate. An n-type multicrystalline silicon substrate is subjected to a phosphorus diffusion step using a relatively high temperature. The front side diffusion layer is then removed. As a next step, a p-type silicon thin film is deposited at the front side of the substrate. This sequence avoids heating the p-type silicon thin film above its deposition temperature, and maintains the quality of the p-type silicon thin film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: STICHTING ENERGIEONDERZOEK CENTRUM NEDERLANDInventors: Yuji Komatsu, Hanno Dietrich Goldbach, Rudolf Emmanuel Isidore Schropp, Lambert Johan Geerligs
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Publication number: 20080283121Abstract: Apparatus for generating electricity and for carrying out photo-induced reactions comprises: a primary reflector (610) or other optic which concentrates radiation to a primary focus; a secondary reflector at the primary focus to direct radiation to a secondary focus; a photovoltaic device (602) to convert radiation to electricity; and a photo-reactor (116) having a photoactive electrode, one of the photovoltaic device (602) and the photoactive electrode (116) lies at the primary focus, and the other at the secondary focus. Electric potential generated by the photovoltaic device (602) may be used to provide a bias or over-voltage between the photoactive electrode and a counter electrode. The apparatus may be used to photolyze water or to carry out other photochemical reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: NANOPTEK CORPORATIONInventor: John M. Guerra
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Publication number: 20080283122Abstract: The invention relates to ÿ-substituted porphyrins, methods for their synthesis, and their use in the preparation of photoelectric materials. In particular, the invention relates to solid state photoelectric devices, including solar cells and photodetectors, incorporating these photoelectric materials, with improved photon-to-current conversion efficiencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Wayne Mason Campbell, David Leslie Officer, Michael Graetzel, Md. Khaja Nazeeruddin
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Publication number: 20080283123Abstract: A gas storage tank (1) has a high pressure resistant shell (10) and a fluid control system (5). The fluid control system (5) has an inlet fluid branch (20) and an outlet fluid branch (30). The inlet fluid branch (20) comprises a check valve (21) and the outlet fluid branch (30) comprises a pressure regulator (32) and a pressure assisted check valve (31). Preferably, the fluid control system (5) also comprises an inlet filter, an outlet filter and flow restriction. The fluid control system (5) is preferably situated entirely on the inside of the high pressure resistant shell (10). The fluid control system (5) is preferably provided as a miniaturized system realised in a stack of bonded wafers, where part devices are formed by micromachined geometrical structures. A method for gas handling with the gas storage tank (1) and a manufacturing method for the gas storage tank (1) are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: MANBAS ALPHA ABInventor: Lars Stenmark
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Publication number: 20080283124Abstract: An apparatus for installing an anti-siphon device into an automotive fuel filler comprises; a cylindrical mandrel having an inner surface and an outer surface, the outer surface of the mandrel adapted to receive a proximal end of the hose; a first grasping means configured to grasp the hose at a predetermined distance from a proximal end of the hose, and to insert the proximal end of the hose onto the outer surface of the mandrel; a first actuating means for inducing the first grasping means to grasp the hose at the predetermined distance from the proximal end of the hose, and to insert the proximal end of the hose onto the outer surface of the mandrel; a second grasping means configured to grasp and hold the proximal end of the hose on the mandrel during installation of the anti-siphon device in the hose; a second activating means for inducing the second grasping means to grasp the proximal end of the hose on the mandrel, and hold the hose thereon during installation of the anti-siphon device into the hose;Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Joel Hatchett, Ben F. Holt, Jimmy Perry
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Publication number: 20080283125Abstract: A vacuum divider is positioned between rotor blades of a turbo-molecular pump and a vacuum manifold formed from multiple vacuum chambers. A first coupling aperture passes through the vacuum divider and allows gas to pass from a first of the multiple vacuum chambers to the turbo-molecular pump. A second coupling aperture passes through the vacuum divider and allows gas to pass from a second of the multiple vacuum chambers to the turbo-molecular pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Alexander Mordehai, Mark Werlich
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Publication number: 20080283126Abstract: A condensate drain for a compressed air system is provided. The condensate drain includes a storage unit, an opening/closing member, and an adjusting member. The storage unit collects condensate and includes a storage main body defining a storage compartment within, and a storage panel sealing one side of the storage main body. The opening/closing member is provided at a side of the storage unit, to selectively open and close a passage through which condensate drains to an outside through an opening/closing valve. The adjusting member is provided at a side and within the storage unit, to adjust the opening/closing member. The opening/closing valve can be formed of an elastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: WOON JE JOE
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Publication number: 20080283127Abstract: A fuel vapor adjusting device includes an expansion chamber at a top portion of a fuel tank; an oil spill trip valve being connected to the expansion chamber, which can turn off when there's spilling oil or the fuel tank is fell down; and at least two canisters. Each canister includes a fuel vapor entrance port, a fuel vapor outlet port, and a fuel vapor recycling vent. The fuel vapor entrance port and the fuel vapor outlet port form a fuel vapor filtering passage, and the fuel vapor entrance port and the fuel vapor recycling vent form a fuel vapor recycling passage. The oil spill trip valve, the at least two fuel vapor filtering passages connect in series, and the oil spill trip valve, the at least two fuel vapor recycling passages connect in parallel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Aaron Wang, Chun-Chao Huang
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Publication number: 20080283128Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a pedal force servomechanism assembly of a motor vehicle structure. The pedal force servomechanism assembly is provided with integrated screw connection points and can be fastened by screws to any vehicle structure in a particular vehicle application. It also provides that a static axial pressing of the components located within the unit, a hydraulic unit and a motor unit, is ensured. A holding plate is positioned between the opposed surfaces of those assembled units, and is provided both with through-holes for attaching the hydraulic unit to the motor unit, as well as with through-holes for attaching the assembly to the vehicle structure of the particular vehicle application. The holding plate is of resilient design in the axial direction in the clamping region between the hydraulic unit and the motor unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KGInventor: Marco Grethel
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Publication number: 20080283129Abstract: The present invention provides water supply shutoff device (10) for use with a water supply pipe (16). The device comprising a body (12) having water inlet (18) connectable to the upstream side of the water supply pipe, an water outlet (20) connectable to the downstream side of the water supply pipe, and a passage through said body connecting said water inlet to said water outlet (20). The body further includes a valve (26) operable close said passage and control means including an acoustic sensor (28) operable to detect the flow of water through the device, a timer and a drive means for the valve, the control means being arranged to operate the drive means to close the passage in response to water flowing through the device for a time period in excess of a predetermined time period. The device further includes a member (43) arranged in the passage to promote turbulence in the flow of water through the passage, which turbulence is detectable by the acoustic sensor (28).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Luke Brown
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Publication number: 20080283130Abstract: A pressure regulator which includes a body. The body has inner walls defining an inlet port. Slidably moving within the inlet port is a hollow stem of a valve and piston assembly. The hollow stem is in slidable gas sealing contact with the inlet port. The valve and piston assembly includes a piston having a piston head with a valved opening therethrough. In the opening in the piston head is the arm of a plug. A body of the plug lies within the sliding piston held in place by a keeper spring, the keeper spring for maintaining a removed end of the plug arm against inner walls of the body. With such a structure, movement of the piston and valve assembly will be capable of unseating the plug from the valved opening in the piston allowing gas to flow from the hollow stem at the inlet port through an inner volume of the piston, through the valved opening of the piston head and into a regulated gas chamber defined in part by the inner walls of the body and an outer surface of the piston head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Glen M. Arnott
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Publication number: 20080283131Abstract: A priming valve device for a beverage machine. The device includes a casing assembly including a water inlet, a water outlet, and a drain and venting portion for discharging water or air during priming and a valve assembly associated with the casing assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve member which is moveable to a closed position which closes the water outlet by elastic return when the pressure in the water inlet decreases under the elastic return pressure of the valve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Stefan Etter, Sandro Zingg
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Publication number: 20080283132Abstract: A gasket for a hydraulic housing and a method of manufacturing the same. The gasket is made by taking a metal body having a first and second side and coating the first and second side with rubber. An area of the rubber is then burned off by a laser and then in that area the laser is used to create a plurality of openings that act to filter hydraulic fluid that flows through the gasket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: SAUER-DANFOSS INC.Inventors: Philip W. Katzer, Kevin J. Landhuis, Christian Preutenborbeck
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Publication number: 20080283133Abstract: A compressor system includes a first compressor, which has a first low side oil sump, in a first shell and a second compressor, which has a second low side oil sump, in a second shell. The first and second compressors are connected in series. There is an oil transfer conduit connected between the first low side sump of the first compressor and the second low side sump of the second compressor. The system also includes a normally open check valve in the oil transfer conduit. A method for effecting oil balance in a compressor system, the method includes establishing a first compressor in a first shell having a first low side oil sump and establishing a second compressor in a second shell having a second low side oil sump. The first and second compressors are connected in series. The method also includes positioning an oil transfer conduit between the first low side sump and the second low side sump and positioning a normally open check valve in the oil transfer conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: HALLOWELL INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventor: David N. Shaw
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Publication number: 20080283134Abstract: A fluid controller apparatus controls fluid flow, such as a solvent gradient flow, in a chromatography system. An apparatus includes a fluid-gradient controller having a fluid reservoir for containing a pump fluid and a pumping device connected to the fluid reservoir for receiving the pump fluid. The pumping device is in fluid communication with parallel-configured first and second solvent lines. The first and second solvent lines each contain a restrictor element and a solvent reservoir. During operation, the pumping device causes the pump fluid to flow through the first and second solvent lines in relation to their respective restriction devices. The pump fluid displaces solvent within the solvent reservoirs. The displaced solvent is mixed to form a solvent gradient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITEDInventors: Geoff C. Gerhardt, Christopher C. Charlton
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Publication number: 20080283135Abstract: Disclosed is an electrically controllable valve accommodating in its valve housing (4) a second valve member (6) that is operable by the first valve member (2) in order to be able to variably adjust a second valve opening cross-section (A2) that is arranged in series to the first valve opening cross-section (A1), and a third valve opening cross-section (A3) that is releasable by means of the first valve member (2) is positioned in series arrangement to the first valve opening cross-section (A1) in order to limit the hydraulic pressure to a mechanically preset value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventor: Hans-Jorg Feigel
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Publication number: 20080283136Abstract: The invention provides a pneumatic and/or fluidic module, a method of producing a pneumatic and/or fluidic module and the use of a pneumatic and/or fluidic module, the pneumatic and/or fluidic module comprising at least one pneumatic and/or fluidic conduit provided to form at least a part of a pneumatic and/or fluidic circuit, said at least one pneumatic and/or fluidic conduit comprising a first part along said conduit and a second part along said conduit, wherein said conduit is provided essentially leak-proof along the interface of the first and the second part by means of the first part comprising a first material at the interface of the first and the second part and by means of the second part comprising a second material at the interface of the first and the second part and wherein the first material is more compressible than the second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N. V.Inventors: Thomas KUEHNEL, Erwin MUELLER, Torsten BRIEM