Patents Issued in October 21, 2010
  • Publication number: 20100263700
    Abstract: Including a first insulating substrate (A) and a second insulating substrate (B) to be stacked each other. Including a first electrode (2b) formed on the upper surface of the first insulating substrate (A), a pair of second electrodes (3c, 4c) individually formed on the both surfaces thereof and connected to each other via a through-hole (7), and a thermoelectric material (5b) provided in the form of a thin film so as to contact with the first electrode (2b) and the second electrode (3c). Furthermore, including a pair of third electrodes (8b, 9b) formed on the both surfaces of the second insulating substrate (B) and connected to each other via a through-hole (10) while one of the third electrodes (8b, 9b) is connected to the first electrode (2b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Junichi Teraki
  • Publication number: 20100263701
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device includes rows of thermoelectric elements, each of which includes p-type thermoelectric elements and n-type thermoelectric elements that are alternately arranged in a first direction, the n-type thermoelectric elements each having a junction area electrically connected to one of the p-type thermoelectric elements that adjoins the n-type thermoelectric element; first insulators; and a second insulator. In the thermoelectric device, the first insulators are each arranged between a corresponding one of the p-type thermoelectric elements and one of the n-type thermoelectric elements that adjoins the p-type thermoelectric element. The rows of the thermoelectric elements are arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kazuaki Yazawa, Yuichi Ishida
  • Publication number: 20100263702
    Abstract: Provided are a thermoelectric conversion element, a thermoelectric conversion module using the thermoelectric conversion element, and a method for manufacturing the thermoelectric conversion module. The thermoelectric conversion element has a hexahedral shape, of which the two faces opposing each other and the other four faces have different reflectances to light. The thermoelectric conversion module comprises a plurality of p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and a plurality of n-type thermoelectric conversion elements, and a plurality of electrodes connecting the end faces of each pair of the p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and the n-type thermoelectric conversion elements electrically with each other to connect the p-type thermoelectric conversion elements and the n-type thermoelectric conversion elements electrically in series alternately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuichi Hiroyama, Kazuo Sadaoka, Yoshinari Sawabe
  • Publication number: 20100263703
    Abstract: A method for generating electricity from solar power to an air handling unit or an electrical system for a tractor/trailer, relying on a photovoltaic panels (1) DC disconnects (2,3); charge controller (4); batteries (5); air handling unit or an electrical system (7); electrical wires, and fuses. The photovoltaic panel(s) will generate electrical power that will provide sufficient power to run the air handling unit or an electrical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Chris John Reichart, Gerald G. Glass
  • Publication number: 20100263704
    Abstract: Apparatus for coupling power generated by a photovoltaic (PV) module to an output. The apparatus comprises a universal connector assembly, comprising a connector housing, adapted for coupling to the PV module, comprising a DC connection assembly for coupling power from the PV module to a power module via a first plurality of connectors; and a base for supporting the power module spaced apart from the PV module in a manner that exposes at least a portion of the power module facing the PV module to the air and prevents air from being trapped between the power module and the PV module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Fornage, Matthew K. Meeker
  • Publication number: 20100263705
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides a solar cell that comprises: a semiconductor substrate including a light-receiving surface and a back surface that is disposed at the opposite side from the light-receiving surface; a first conductivity type semiconductor region having a first conductivity type and formed on the back surface, the first conductivity type semiconductor region is a region that a first dopant is doped into the semiconductor substrate by laser radiation, wherein the first conductivity type semiconductor region is a region formed to extend in a direction that intersects cleavage planes of the semiconductor substrate; and a second conductivity type semiconductor region having a second conductivity type that is different from the first conductivity type and formed on the back surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD
    Inventors: Daisuke Ide, Hitoshi Sakata
  • Publication number: 20100263706
    Abstract: A solar cell module 1 is formed by connecting solar cell connected bodies 3 to each other via a conductor bar 15, the solar cell connected bodies each including a plurality of solar cells 11 connected to each other with an intercellular wiring member 21. The conductor bar 15 and the solar cell connected body 3 are connected to each other with a connecting member 26 that is a provided with a step 27 having the same height as the difference in height between a connecting portion of the conductor bar 15 and a connecting portion of the solar cell connected body 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Isono, Masahito Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20100263707
    Abstract: The structure presented herein provides a base structure for semiconductor devices, in particular for III-V semiconductor devices or for a combination of III-V and Group IV semiconductor devices. The fabrication method for a base substrate comprises a buffer layer, a nucleation layer, a Group IV substrate and possibly a dopant layer. There are, in a general aspect, two growth steps: firstly the growth of a lattice-matched III-V material on a Group IV substrate, followed by secondly the growth of a lattice-mismatched III-V layer. The first layer, called the nucleation layer, is lattice-matched or closely lattice-matched to the Group IV substrate while the following layer, the buffer layer, deposited on top of the nucleation layer, is lattice-mismatched to the nucleation layer. The nucleation layer can further be used as a dopant source to the Group IV substrate, creating a p-n junction in the substrate through diffusion. Alternatively a separate dopant layer may be introduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Dan Daeweon Cheong, Rafael Nathan Kleiman, Manuela Peter, Nicholas Komarnycky, Bradley Joseph Robinson, John Stewart Preston
  • Publication number: 20100263708
    Abstract: A method for generating electricity from solar power to a liftgate, relying on a photovoltaic panels (1) circuit interruption device (3,9); charge controller (4); batteries (5); liftgate (7); electrical wires, and fuses. The photovoltaic panel(s) will generate electrical power that will provide sufficient power to run the liftgate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Chris John Reichart, Gerald G. Glass
  • Publication number: 20100263709
    Abstract: The present invention is primarily directed to cost-effective systems for using large reflective elements that track the sun on two axes to concentrate solar energy onto a receiver that can convert the sun's optical energy to a form usable for extensive displacement of combustion of fossil fuels. The structures of the tracker frame, tracking mechanism and tracker supports are co-optimized with the optical elements and the receiver for high efficiency, low cost, and ease of assembly, making moderate and large-scale implementations cost-competitive with fossil fuels for peak power, and, with suitable storage, for base-load power and dispatchable peaking power in sunny locations. Improvement to small-tracker two-axis systems and one-axis tracking systems that focus in two dimensions are also included, as are improvements in systems for space-based solar power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Norman, Philippe Dauphin, Frederick de St. Croix
  • Publication number: 20100263710
    Abstract: The invention relates to a single-axis solar tracker formed by a support structure (2) which is supported in a rotating assembly with respect to a vertical axis on a base (7), a bearing structure (3) for a solar panel being assembled on said support structure (2) by means of horizontal articulations (4), with the inclusion between said structures (2 and 3) of ties (5) which can be longitudinally regulated, by means of which the inclination of the bearing structure (3) for the solar panel can be relatively varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: MECANIZADOS SOLARES, S.L.
    Inventor: Jose Abel GONZALEZ MORENO
  • Publication number: 20100263711
    Abstract: Maximum power point tracking control apparatus for a solar battery includes: a voltage detection section for detecting an output voltage of the battery; a current detection section for detecting an output current of the battery; a storage section storing therein duty cycle values of a solar-battery output controlling switching element that are predefined on the basis of relationship between output voltages and currents of the battery; and a control section for, at the start of maximum power point tracking control, reading out, from the storage section, one of the duty cycle values that corresponds to the detected output voltage and controlling a duty cycle of the switching element in accordance with the read-out duty cycle value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasushi Kanai
  • Publication number: 20100263712
    Abstract: A device and a method for its fabrication. The device may include a first surface, a second surface to receive light into the device, a first photovoltaic cell between the first surface and the second surface, and a second photovoltaic cell between the first surface and the second surface. The first photovoltaic cell includes a first region of a first photovoltaic material exhibiting an excess of a first type of charge carrier and a second region of the first photovoltaic material exhibiting an excess of a second type of charge carrier, and the second photovoltaic cell includes a first region of a second photovoltaic material exhibiting an excess of the first type of charge carrier and a second region of the second photovoltaic material exhibiting an excess of the second type of charge carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Ludowise, Stephen J. Horne, Mark McDonald
  • Publication number: 20100263713
    Abstract: A monolithic multijunction photovoltaic device is disclosed which comprises two or more photovoltaic cells between two surfaces. Each of the photovoltaic cell materials include a first region exhibiting an excess of a first charge carrier and a second region exhibiting an excess of a second charge carrier. Contacts are connected to the regions of the photovoltaic cells in configurations that allow excess current to be extracted as useful energy. In one embodiment, a first contact is electrically connected to a second region of a first material, a second contact is electrically connected to a first region of the first material, a third contact is electrically connected to a first region of a second material, and a fourth contact is electrically connected to a third material. In other embodiments, the contacts may be positioned on the surfaces of the monolithic device to minimize shadowing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SOLFOCUS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Ludowise
  • Publication number: 20100263714
    Abstract: A junction box is provided for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system having a mating connector. The junction box includes a housing having a mounting side configured to be mounted on the PV module. The housing includes a mating interface and an opening extending into the housing through the mounting side. The housing is configured to mate with the mating connector of the power distribution system at the mating interface. An electrical contact is held by the housing. The electrical contact includes an integrally formed, one-piece body. The body of the electrical contact includes a base, a mating end extending from the base, and a PV module end extending from the base. The base of the body of the electrical contact is held within the opening of the housing such that the mating end extends along the mating interface for engagement with the mating connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Lauermann, Daniel Eugene Stahl
  • Publication number: 20100263715
    Abstract: Apparatuses, assemblies and methods for decreasing the frequency and severity of bubble defects in a photovoltaic module laminate. The apparatuses, assemblies and methods utilize at least one clamp having a plurality of grooves sized to apply pressure on the back surface of the glass substrate in the direction of the top glass layer and pressure on the top glass layer of the module directed toward the glass substrate to apply compressive force to the module without causing damage to the module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Wohlert, Pierluigi Lo-Menzo, Nicolas Barrois
  • Publication number: 20100263716
    Abstract: A solar cell module of the present invention is provided with a reflector that reflects incident light to a solar cell, and a reflecting surface of the reflector is in a concave-convex shape. The reflector is constructed with a diffuse reflective material that diffusely reflects light. Some of sunlight that enters the solar cell module hits a front surface of the solar cell, and the rest passes through a gap between the solar cells and then enters the diffuse reflector. The sunlight that enters the diffuse reflector is diffusely reflected, and thus an amount of light that enters a back surface of the solar cell increases. Thereby, the solar cell module can increase power generation efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Noriyuki KITAO
  • Publication number: 20100263717
    Abstract: A system and a process for forming a semi-conductor device, and solar cells (10) formed thereby. The process includes preparing a substrate (12) for deposition of a junction layer (14); forming the junction layer (14) on the substrate (12) using hot wire chemical vapor deposition; and, finishing the semi-conductor device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, LLC
    Inventors: Qi Wang, Matthew Page, Eugene Iwaniczko, Tihu Wang, Yanfa Yan
  • Publication number: 20100263718
    Abstract: There is provided a solar cell module including: a wiring substrate having a base material and a wiring formed on the base material; and a solar cell having an electrode electrically connected to the wiring of the wiring substrate, the wiring being electrically connected to the electrode by bringing the wiring into direct contact with the electrode. There is also provided a method for manufacturing the solar cell module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Yoshiya Abiko
  • Publication number: 20100263719
    Abstract: The invention relates to a thin-film solar cell module (71) in which a layer (72) of TCO is applied on a glass substrate (73). On this layer (72) of TCO is disposed a semiconductor layer (75) on which is applied an electrically conducting backside layer (85). The backside layer (85) includes a bridge element (88) in contact with the layer (72) of TCO. Directly on the layer (72) of TCO are applied busbars (82) by means of a printing method. The busbars (82) are herein connected with the backside layer (85) via the layer (72) of TCO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Axel Straub, Tobias Repmann
  • Publication number: 20100263720
    Abstract: A photovoltaic device is described. The photovoltaic device comprises an organic-based antireflection layer. A method of making a photovoltaic device is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Martin DETJE, Iris MAEGE, Lars VOELKEL
  • Publication number: 20100263721
    Abstract: Provided is a transparent solar cell. The transparent solar cell includes a transparent substrate, a selective transparent reflection layer, a first electrode, a photovoltaic conversion layer and a second electrode. The selective transparent reflection layer includes a first surface contacting the transparent substrate, and the second surface facing the first surface. The first electrode, the photovoltaic conversion layer and the second electrode are sequentially stacked on the second surface of the selective transparent reflection layer. The selective transparent reflection layer transmits at least a portion of wavelength of a visible ray and reflects an infrared ray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: JungWook LIM, Sun Jin YUN, Seong Hyun LEE, Je Ha KIM
  • Publication number: 20100263722
    Abstract: The invention provides a solar cell of increased manufacturing productivity. An aspect of the invention provides a solar cell that comprises a semiconductor substrate having a light-receiving surface and a back surface disposed at the opposite side from the light-receiving surface; a n-type semiconductor region and a p-type semiconductor region both formed on the back surface; and a protection layer formed on the light-receiving surface, the protection layer includes a first surface formed on the semiconductor substrate side and a second surface formed on the opposite side from the first surface, and the second surface has a higher acid-resistance than the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SANYO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Koichi Kubo, Takahiro Mishima
  • Publication number: 20100263723
    Abstract: A light emitting composite material (40) comprising a glassy material (44) and a phosphor (14) suspended in the glassy material (44), wherein the refractive index of the phosphor (14) is approximately equal to the refractive index of the glass material. The light emitting composite material (40) can be used in phosphor-containing light emitting devices, solid-state laser (64) diodes, and as a luminescence collector (90).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
    Inventors: Steven C. Allen, Andrew J. Steckl
  • Publication number: 20100263724
    Abstract: A solar cell base body is attached to a frame smoothly and without being damaged. At the time of attaching the solar cell base body, a sealing material applied in a guide groove of the frame is prevented from protruding to the surface of the solar cell base body. Furthermore, the solar cell base body and the frame are stably fixed even when the solar cell module is at a high temperature and the sealing material is softened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Kenichi Tazawa, Kiichi Sakuma
  • Publication number: 20100263725
    Abstract: A solar cell with a dielectric double layer and also a method for the manufacture thereof are described. A first dielectric layer (3), which contains aluminium oxide or consists of aluminium oxide, and a second, hydrogen-containing dielectric layer (5) are produced by means of atomic layer deposition, allowing very good passivation of the surface of solar cells to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: INSTITUT FÜR SOLARENERGIEFORSCHUNG GMBH
    Inventor: Jan Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20100263726
    Abstract: Provided is a photoelectric conversion element for which a novel compound (dye) exhibiting excellent adsorption to an oxide semiconductor and exhibiting high photoelectric conversion efficiency is used, and also provided is a solar cell employing the photoelectric conversion element. Disclosed is a dye-sensitizing type photoelectric conversion element possessing at least a pair of facing electrodes, a semiconductor layer possessing a semiconductor and a sensitizing dye supported on the semiconductor, and a charge transport layer, wherein the semiconductor layer and the charge transport layer are provided between the facing electrodes, and wherein the sensitizing dye comprises a compound represented by the following Formula (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hidekazu KAWASAKI, Akihiko ITAMI, Kazuya ISOBE, Hideya MIWA, Kazukuni NISHIMURA, Mayuko USHIRO
  • Publication number: 20100263727
    Abstract: An organic semiconductor device includes, between a pair of electrodes of a first metal electrode and a second electrode, at least, a light-emitting layer, a hole injection layer which removes holes from the first metal electrode, a hole transporting layer formed on the light-emitting layer on a side of the first metal electrode for transporting the holes removed by the hole injection layer to the light-emitting layer, and an electron transporting layer formed on the light-emitting layer on a side of the second electrode for removing electrons from the second electrode and transporting the electrons to the light-emitting layer, wherein the organic semiconductor device further includes a crystallinity controlling member which is a series of discontinuous clusters along the top surface of the hole injection layer that is in contact with the first metal electrode, for controlling an orientation of crystalline molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: PIONEER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takahito Oyamada
  • Publication number: 20100263728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid distribution or collection device for a vessel containing material to which the liquid is to be delivered, the device having a plurality of conduits extending from a liquid transport channel, in which at least one said conduit comprises a proximal end in communication with the liquid transport channel, a distal end remote from the liquid transport channel and, between said proximal and distal ends, a multiplicity of spaced apertures for passage of liquid, wherein a distal region of the conduit has a cross-sectional area d2 that is smaller than the cross-section area d1 in a proximal region of the conduit. The present invention also relates to an ion exchange or filtration vessel comprising said device and a method of distributing a fluid onto a substrate in a vessel using said device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Peter James Mawle, Michael Waite
  • Publication number: 20100263729
    Abstract: A method, system and an apparatus to automatic lightning safety valve for water supply system are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment provides an apparatus of lightning protection. A sensor circuit of the apparatus receives a electromagnetic signal of an atmospheric electromagnetic field to generate a modified signal and to communicate the modified signal to a control circuit. A control circuit of the apparatus of the lightening circuit causes the valve to automatically close if the modified signal is greater than a specified value. The valve control device is communicatively coupled with the sensor circuit. The apparatus also includes a solenoid valve to stop the flow of a fluid into the structure by closing a fluid line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Hussameldin I. Khonkar
  • Publication number: 20100263730
    Abstract: A method and a device for controlling a fuel-operated internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle having a tank venting system associated with a fuel tank and having at least two operating states, in which the internal combustion engine is shut off automatically according to a shut-off strategy. The shut-off strategy takes into account the instantaneous operating state of the tank venting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Helmut Zell, Andreas Pape
  • Publication number: 20100263731
    Abstract: Turbulent mixing condensation devices, methods, and systems adapted to condense a working fluid on particles from a sample gas to enlarge the particles for subsequent detection are provided. The device includes a vapor generator adapted to produce a working-fluid saturated carrier gas and a condensation chamber. The working-fluid saturated carrier gas is mixed with a sample gas containing particles to be detected and is then introduced to the condensation chamber. The operating conditions are controlled to enhance the condensation of the working fluid on the particles. The particles are typically forwarded to a particle detection device to detect at least one characteristic, for example, the size, of the particles. The flow of carrier gas to the vapor generator may be regulated to vary the degree of saturation of the carrier gas with working fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
    Inventors: Philip Karl Hopke, Jeffrey Lawrence Ambs
  • Publication number: 20100263732
    Abstract: A static fluid and a second fluid are placed into contact along a microfluidic free interface and allowed to mix by diffusion without convective flow across the interface. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the fluids are static and initially positioned on either side of a closed valve structure in a microfluidic channel having a width that is tightly constrained in at least one dimension. The valve is then opened, and no-slip layers at the sides of the microfluidic channel suppress convective mixing between the two fluids along the resulting interface. Applications for microfluidic free interfaces in accordance with embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, protein crystallization studies, protein solubility studies, determination of properties of fluidics systems, and a variety of biological assays such as diffusive immunoassays, substrate turnover assays, and competitive binding assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Carl L. Hansen, Stephen R. Quake, James M. Berger
  • Publication number: 20100263733
    Abstract: A dental syringe may include a replaceable valve cartridge containing one or more valves which may use a seating surface and an opposing seating surface with a relative angle formed between the two surfaces. The relative angle allows for regulation of the flow of fluid. The replaceable valve cartridge may also include a system to remove a residual liquid from a tip of a dental syringe. Additionally, the replaceable valve cartridge may include a seal that prevents bleed-over of fluids. Further, the dental syringe may comprise a tip retention insert which may use either a pair of plates or a plurality of ball bearings to retain the dental syringe tips. An alternate embodiment of a valve may comprise features intended to reduce the force necessary to actuate the valve. A metering screw and/or flow-control groove with increasing depth may control of flow through the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Glenn A. Klecker, David Terrill, Jason Spencer
  • Publication number: 20100263734
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for cooling a reaction effluent gas includes feeding a sufficient amount of a suitable silicon source cooling gas into a stream of the reaction effluent gas, wherein the reaction effluent gas is produced by a thermal decomposition of at least one silicon source gas in a reactor, and wherein sufficient amount of the suitable silicon source cooling gas is defined based a concentration of the at least one chemical species in the reaction effluent gas; cooling the reaction effluent gas to a sufficient temperature so that: the cooled reaction effluent gas is capable of being handled by a material that is not suitable for handling the reaction effluent gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Froehlich, David Mixon
  • Publication number: 20100263735
    Abstract: A method is provided for, when necessary, automatically limiting a pressure in a hydraulic system during operation. A system is arranged to deliver pressurized hydraulic fluid to at least one fluid actuated device arranged to perform a work function, where the procedure includes sensing a pressure in at least one position of the system, comparing the detected pressure value, or an associated value, with a first predefined pressure limit, and opening a communication of fluid between the fluid actuated device and a reservoir through a first conduit if the sensed pressure value, or an associated value, exceeds the predefined limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
    Inventors: Bo Vigholm, Andreas Ekvall
  • Publication number: 20100263736
    Abstract: The invention relates to a storage and metering device intended for the injection of an additive into a pipe through which a variable-flow-rate liquid flows. The device is characterized in that it includes: a container intended to house the additive and provided with an additive outlet to be connected to the pipe, optionally by means of an injection system; and a differential pressure regulator including a gas inlet to be connected to a gas source, a gas outlet connected to a pressurization inlet of the container so that the container can be pressurized to a pressurization pressure and a control inlet to be connected to the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Eric Issartel
  • Publication number: 20100263737
    Abstract: A monodirectional intake pressure stabilization structure of pneumatic tool includes a tool main body and a pressure stabilization unit. The pressure stabilization unit is disposed in a first directional intake passage formed in the tool main body for controlling the pressure of the air guided by the first directional intake passage into an air chamber of the tool main body. Accordingly, excessively great intake pressure can be avoided so as to avoid over-torque output of the pneumatic tool. In this case, the pneumatic tool can stably output power within a safety range in accordance with the requirements of actual use. The pressure stabilization unit can be a pressure stabilizer or a pressure relief valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Chia-Chiung CHUANG, Fu-Yang Chuang
  • Publication number: 20100263738
    Abstract: A vapor pressure equalization assembly having an underpressure relief assembly and an overpressure relief assembly in fluidic communication with the vapor space of a liquid storage tank (vessel). The underpressure and overpressure relief assemblies each have movable pistons sealingly engageable with respective sealing members, and biasing members which exert respective biasing forces to maintain the pistons in sealing engagement with the sealing members. A predetermined underpressure or overpressure differential between the vapor space pressure and atmospheric pressure will cause one of the pistons to open fluidic communication of the vapor space to equalize the vapor space pressure with that of the surrounding atmospheric pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Taylor Innovations, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Julian S. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100263739
    Abstract: The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell that connects to and becomes an integral part of the extended fuel storage of the motorcycle increasing its capacity and riding range. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ allows the motorcycle operator to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell to the stock fuel tank by activating a momentary 12V toggle switch. This fuel transfer is designed to be performed during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation of the motorcycle in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Gary A. Ford
  • Publication number: 20100263740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrically heatable media line (1), comprising a fluid line (2) and at least one fluid connector (4) connected to a line end (2a). The fluid line (2) and the fluid connector (4) respectively have electric heating means (6, 10), wherein the fluid line (2) and/or the fluid connector (4) including electric connections (16) of the heating means (6, 10) are/is enclosed by a plastic molding compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Olav Borgmeier, Marco Isenburg, Ulrich Erb, Volker Zieris, Josef Brandt, Otfried Schwarzkopf, Martin Lechner, Sascha Rosenfeldt
  • Publication number: 20100263741
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid assembly having a fluid block, a controller, and at least one solenoid valve. The solenoid valve has a valve cartridge connected to the fluid block and a corresponding solenoid unit connected to the controller, whereby the controller is connected to the fluid block in a sealing manner via a housing pan. According to the invention, the housing pan has a functionally integrated housing bottom, which is integrated in a magnetic circuit of the at least one solenoid valve and, at least in the pass-through region of the at least one solenoid valve, is made of magnetically conductive material, preferably a metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Rainer Fuerst, Alexander Bareiss
  • Publication number: 20100263742
    Abstract: A water shutoff system includes a water conduit having a passageway extending therethrough. The passageway includes an inlet in fluid communication with an outlet. Water enters the inlet and is released outwardly of the outlet. The inlet is couplable to a water supply and the outlet is couplable to a faucet. A valve is in fluid communication with the passageway. The valve is positionable in an open position allowing water flow through the passageway or in a closed position preventing water flow through the passageway. A drive mechanism is mechanically coupled to the valve. The drive mechanism is actuated to selectively alternate the valve between the open and closed positions. A control is operationally coupled to the drive mechanism to actuate the drive mechanism to open or close the passageway. The control actuates the drive assembly to close the passageway when a threshold limit has been achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Margaret Bogdanska
  • Publication number: 20100263743
    Abstract: A rotary valve plate adapted for housing within a conduit employs a vibration absorbing bumper pad coupled to the valve plate at a surface thereof adapted to contact an inner surface of the conduit whenever the valve plate is rotated to a closed position. The bumper pad minimizes vibratory noise and improves the durability of the valve plate over extended periods of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Lefler, William E. Hill, Jordan Sahs
  • Publication number: 20100263744
    Abstract: A check valve assembly has a body having a central cavity intersected by upstream and downstream flow passages. A seat is secured by a threaded engagement in the upstream flow passage. An access bore intersects the cavity and has a support shoulder formed in it. A holder is supported on the support shoulder. A flapper is pivotally secured to the holder and located in the cavity for movement between an open position and a closed position blocking flow through the seat. A straight edge portion in the access bore engages a straight edge portion of the holder to prevent rotation of the holder. A fastener extends through a hole in the support shoulder into engagement with the seat to prevent rotation of the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Weir SPM, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Witkowski, Nuder M. Said
  • Publication number: 20100263745
    Abstract: A drain plug for controlling the flow of a liquid through a drain hole. The drain plug has a drain plug body with a drain passage extending partly through the drain plug body. The drain passage has at least one outlet port. The drain plug has a check valve for allowing the flow of the liquid through the drain passage in a first direction and substantially inhibiting the flow of liquid through the drain passage in a second opposite direction. The drain plug is moveable relative to a drain hole between at least one open position in which the at least one outlet port is exposed or open and liquid may flow through the passage and at least one closed position in which the at least one outlet port is covered or closed by the drain hole housing to substantially inhibit liquid flowing through the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: James Andrew SYMES
  • Publication number: 20100263746
    Abstract: The present invention provides: a distributor plate for a composite pressure vessel. The distributor plate includes a thermoplastic polymeric disk having a top side, a bottom side, a perimeter edge and a central opening. Radial slits are formed in the disk to define fluid flow passages through the disk between the central opening and the perimeter edge. The fluid flow passages through the disk are adapted to swirl fluid flowing through the disk from the bottom side to the top side around the central opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: ENPRESS LLC
    Inventors: Douglas S. Stolarik, Douglas M. Horner, Michael P. Mormino, Richard A. Mest
  • Publication number: 20100263747
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve device of the cylinder valve type, comprising a filling coupling (11) connected directly to the inlet (2) of the valve without passing via the valve shut-off device (4, 8). A filtering element (12) is positioned in a chamber at the intersection between the inlet to the valve and the device for shutting-off the valve. This allows the filter to be arranged optimally from the accessibility point of view and also from the gas flow point of view. Specifically, the filter is arranged in the chamber in such a way as to filter the stream of gas flowing towards the outlet (3) of the valve via the shut-off device, thus protecting the latter, and also in such a way as not to filter the stream of filling gas flowing from the filling connector of the valve towards the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Paul Kremer, Claude Risse
  • Publication number: 20100263748
    Abstract: The present application relates to fluid liners. One example includes first and second recycled geosynthetic sheets having overlapping portions. A heat welded splice is formed along the overlapping portions creates a fluid seal between the first and second recycled geosynthetic sheets so that the first and second geosynthetic sheets collectively function as a fluid liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: James F. Young
  • Publication number: 20100263749
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a transfer tube assembly mounted on a saddle type fuel tank. The assembly of the present invention includes: a main fuel pump allowing a fuel pump system to deliver fuel to the engine; a sender delivering residual fuel to the main fuel pump; a wire harness connecting the main module and the sender and configured to inform of a fuel amount in the sender; and a transfer tube for transferring the residual fuel in the sender to the main fuel pump. The wire harness and the transfer tube are integrally coupled and configured so that a function of the wire harness can be performed simultaneously with a function of the transfer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Seung-Ju Park