Abstract: A solar cell with a simple configuration and high efficiency, and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. A solar cell of the present invention includes a semiconductor substrate that has a first surface receiving sunlight and a second surface on the back side of the first surface and that includes a through hole passing through between the first surface and the second surface; and a first electrode that includes a main electrode portion containing a glass component and formed on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate and a conducting portion electrically connected to the main electrode portion, formed in the through hole of the semiconductor substrate, and having a lower glass-component content than the main electrode portion.

Abstract: A dye-sensitized photoelectric conversion element, comprises a pair of electrodes arranged opposite to each other; a semiconductor layer including a semiconductor supporting a sensitizing dye; and an electrolyte layer. At least the semiconductor layer and the electrolyte layer are provided between the pair of electrodes, and the sensitizing dye contains a compound represented by the following Formula (1).

Abstract: An object relates to an electrode of a semiconductor device or a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, which includes a bonding step, and problems are: (1) high resistance of a semiconductor device due to the use of an Al electrode, (2) formation of an alloy by Al and Si, (3) high resistance of a film formed by a sputtering method, and (4) defective bonding in a bonding step which is caused if a bonding surface has a large unevenness. A semiconductor device includes a metal substrate or a substrate provided with a metal film, a copper (Cu) plating film over and bonded to the metal substrate or the metal film by employing a thermocompression bonding method, a barrier film over the Cu plating film, a single crystal silicon film over the barrier film, and an electrode layer over the single crystal silicon film.

Abstract: To provide a novel photoelectric conversion device and a manufacturing method thereof. Over a base substrate having a light-transmitting property, a light-transmitting insulating layer and a single crystal semiconductor layer over the insulating layer are formed. A plurality of first impurity semiconductor layers each having one conductivity type is provided in a band shape in a surface layer of the single crystal semiconductor layer or on a surface of the single crystal semiconductor layer, and a plurality of second impurity semiconductor layers each having a conductivity type which is opposite to the one conductivity type is provided in a band shape in such a manner that the first impurity semiconductor layers and the second impurity semiconductor layers are alternately provided and do not overlap with each other.

Abstract: A photovoltaic system, a terminal box and a voltage converting device thereof is provided. The terminal box and the voltage converting device have a connector plug or a connector socket, wherein said connector plug and connector socket are electrically connected by plugging. The photovoltaic system comprises a solar module, the terminal box and the voltage converting device, the terminal box and the voltage converting device being electrically connected by plugging the connector plug and connector socket, and the converting device being fixed to the solar module through a support member. With this photovoltaic system, the installation manner, which is free from conducting wires, is convenient, reliable and cost-effective.

Abstract: An ultrahigh durability solar cell module that can be used semi-permanently, with an ultrahigh durability transparent substrate, solar cell element and filler, wherein the solar cell element and a liquid substance or a gel obtained by reacting the liquid substance as the filler, are sealed by a fast sealed structure comprising a high durability crosslinking reactive adhesive provided between a glass panel and back side protective substrate, and a hot-melt adhesive. The module is produced by placing the sealing compound, solar cell element and liquid substance on the glass panel and finally laying the back side protective substrate to form a provisional laminated body, and then compression bonding the provisional laminated body at room temperature in a vacuum for sealing.

Abstract: A solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The solar cell includes a substrate of a first conductive type; an emitter layer of a second conductive type opposite the first conductive type; at least one first electrode on the emitter layer and electrically connected to the emitter layer; a passivation layer on the substrate, the passivation layer including a plurality of exposing portions to expose respective portions of the substrate; and an electrode conductive layer on the passivation layer, the electrode conductive layer including a plurality of second electrodes electrically connected to the respective plurality of exposing portions, wherein in each of the plurality of exposing portions, an area of an exposed surface of the substrate is greater than an area of a virtual interface that is coplanar with an interface between the substrate and the passivation layer and which is located over the exposed surface.

Abstract: A spectrum manipulation device and method for increasing an energy conversion efficiency of a photovoltaic cell arrangement, the device including: (a) a black body adapted to absorb an input electromagnetic energy having an input energy flux spectrum, and to emit a first output electromagnetic energy having a different, output energy flux spectrum; (b) a transparent cover, adapted to thermally insulate the black body from an ambient environment, and to receive light and direct the light towards the black body; (c) an optical device, facing the black body, and adapted to: (i) receive the first output energy and emit a second output electromagnetic energy having a narrow, modified energy flux spectrum, with respect to the output energy flux spectrum, and (ii) recycle some of the first output electromagnetic energy to the black body; (d) a photovoltaic cell having a photon absorption surface, disposed to be in optical communication with the optical device, and (e) a housing containing the black body and the opti

Abstract: A simplified manufacturing process and the resultant bifacial solar cell (BSC) are provided, the simplified manufacturing process reducing manufacturing costs. The BSC includes a back surface contact grid and an overlaid blanket metal reflector. A doped amorphous silicon layer is interposed between the contact grid and the blanket layer.

Abstract: The invention intends to provide a silicon-based thin-film photoelectric conversion device with conversion efficiency improved at low cost. Specifically, disclosed is a thin-film silicon-based photoelectric conversion device (5) comprising a crystalline photoelectric conversion unit (3), wherein one-conductivity-type semiconductor layer (31), a crystalline silicon-based photoelectric conversion layer (322), and a reverse-conductivity-type semiconductor layer (33) are sequentially stacked. This silicon thin film photoelectric conversion device (5) is also characterized in that a substantially i-type crystalline silicon intervening layer (321), which is made of a material different from that of the photoelectric conversion layer (322), is disposed between the one-conductivity-type semiconductor layer (31) and the photoelectric conversion layer (322), and the photoelectric conversion layer (322) contacts directly with the intervening layer (321).

Abstract: Described herein are a silicon semiconductor device and a conductive silver paste for use in the front side of a solar cell device.

Abstract: A exemplary light converging device includes a support, a supporting plate, a reflective Fresnel lens and a cooling assembly. The supporting plate is rotatably mounted on the support. The reflective Fresnel lens is fixedly mounted on the supporting plate. The cooling assembly is positioned between the reflective Fresnel lens and the supporting plate. The cooling assembly is thermally coupled to the reflective Fresnel lens and configured for cooling the reflective Fresnel lens.

Abstract: A photovoltaic conversion assembly comprises an optical slab with first and second major surfaces and an intermediate surface therebetween. Light energy to be collected impinges as incoming photons on the first major surface. At least one PV cell is mounted to receive light energy from the intermediate surface of the optical slab and convert such light energy to electrical energy. The PV cell has a highest band gap E. A down-converting structure is located on the second major surface of the slab for converting to lower energy light received through the slab, with at least about 75 percent of the converted light having an energy level above the band gap E. A two-way spectrally selective reflector, located proximate the first major surface, cooperates with the down-converting structure for preventing high angle light from undesirably exiting the optical slab via the first major surface.

Abstract: A device and method for producing electricity by harnessing sunlight to produce an amplified voltage signal, the device including: (a) a sealed chamber, defined by a transparent housing; (b) an excitable medium, disposed within the chamber, in which, when the medium is exposed to solar light having wavelengths in a range of 0.

Abstract: A metal composite substrate includes a core made of a metal having higher strength than aluminum at elevated temperatures of at least 300° C. and an aluminum or aluminum alloy layer covering an entire surface of the core, and an anodized film is formed at a surface of the aluminum or aluminum alloy layer. The metal composite substrate having the anodized surface film can produce with high efficiency an insulating flexible support by a roll-to-roll process and has good flatness during the high-temperature heat treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing polysilicon wafer and a dual temperature field chemical vapor deposition apparatus for implementing the process. The process for producing polysilicon wafer is based on the formation of the polysilicon wafer through the reaction of trichlorosilane with hydrogen on the substrate. The dual temperature field chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes a reactor and a substrate, wherein the reactor has a closed space defined by a gas-feeding unit, a reaction heating furnace, a substrate heating furnace, and a substrate housing box, the gas-feeding unit is positioned on the reaction heating furnace and is contact with a water-cooling unit at the outer wall of the reaction heating furnace, the substrate heating furnace is positioned under the reaction heating furnace, the substrate moves along the gap between the reaction heating furnace and the substrate heating furnace.

Abstract: Using a manufacturing method which includes a process (A) for forming a particle layer of a plurality of one or more types of particles consisting mainly of a metal oxide and/or a metal hydroxide, and a process (B) for forming, using a reaction solution which includes one or more types of metal ions, a metal oxide layer consisting mainly of an oxide of the one or more types of metal ions on the particle layer so as to cover the particle layer without any cracks by a liquid phase method under a pH condition in which at least a portion of the plurality of particles remains without being dissolved by the reaction solution, a layered film having a layered structure of the particle layer and the metal oxide layer is manufactured.

Abstract: A method for process optimisation for a valve (1) comprising a valve seat (5) arranged in a valve housing (3) between an inlet (7) and an outlet (8), comprising a valve disk (4) which is connected to an actuating rod (10) and comprising an actuating device (2) which acts on the actuating rod (10), by which means the valve disk (4) is brought into a closed position (23) for closing the valve (1) and is pressed onto the valve seat (5) and for opening the valve (1) is raised from the valve seat (5) and brought into an opening position (26), wherein fluid flows through the valve (1) for carrying out the method in the course of cleaning, can be improved with regard to a better cleaning effect in remote regions (14, 15, 16) of the interior (17) of the valve housing (3) whereby during cleaning the valve disk (4) is brought into at least one intermediate position (24, 24, 31) between the closed position (23) and the open position (26).

Abstract: The invention relates to a microfluidic valve (10) comprising a microchannel (30), a membrane (40) arranged so as to seal off said microchannel (30) and equipped with resistive means (60). Said resistive means (60) are arranged in a groove (50) formed on one face (41) of the membrane (40) and are capable, when an electric control current flows through them, of expanding sufficiently under the effect of the heat produced by the flow of said electric current to cause the rupture of at least one part of said membrane (40).

Abstract: Drag experienced by a vehicle travelling through an environmental media, such as air, is actively modulated by an energy beam which may either increase or decrease the drag. The energy beam may provide either a chemical, acoustic, or electromagnetic energy at a transition region between turbulent and laminar flow or at the leading edge of a laminar flow, or in the direction of a crosswind, in order to facilitate the respective increase or decrease in drag. An energy beam may be directed in a rearwards direction, relative to a direction of travel.

Abstract: An inlet of a nacelle for channeling inlet airflow to a fan of a gas turbine engine includes a forward lip and an inner surface. The forward lip extends around a centerline axis of the engine and is adapted to accommodate a flow angle of incoming airflow. The inner surface extends from the forward lip along the centerline axis of the engine to adjacent the fan. The inner surface has a first profile above the centerline axis of the engine and a second profile below the centerline axis of the engine. The first profile and the second profile are adapted to define an inlet centerline axis that extends below the centerline axis of the engine at a face of the fan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to safety mechanisms for high-pressure fluid delivery systems. Particularly, the invention relates to a breakaway device which prevents uncontrolled “whipping” of the conduit ends upon a rupture. A heat dissipating coupling, permitting operation of the conduit system at desired temperatures, is also included, as is a breakaway device provided with such a heat dissipation feature.

Abstract: A lock for fire hydrants includes a stem with an activating end (2), which at the top projects through a fixedly mounted top cover (1), said fire hydrant including a weathershield (7) to be mounted on the activating end (2). The lock includes a fastening means (5) adapted to be fixedly mounted atop the top cover (1) adjacent the activating end (2) of the stem. Further, a locking device (16) is provided for locking the weathershield (7) together with the fastening means (5).

Abstract: An attachment (A) for use with a flexible extension device (10) for a faucet (F). The device has an elongate flexible section (12), a coupling (14) which connects to the attachment for turning a faucet handle (H), and a second end of which is connected to a handle (18) operable by a user to remotely turn the faucet handle and open or close the faucet. The attachment includes a first plate (22) installed under the faucet handle about a valve stem (S) to which the faucet handle is attached. A second plate (24) fits over the faucet handle and has a boss (32) formed on an outer surface (34) thereof for engagement with the coupling to connect the attachment to the flexible extension. A plurality of fasteners (40) attaches the plates together with the faucet handle sandwiched between them.

Abstract: An improved sequencing fluid control valve comprising a housing having inlet and outlet ports, a valve seat disposed within the housing, a collapsible valve member disposed within the housing and forming a chamber and a bulb. A sequencing means disposed within the chamber that controls the axial motion of the valve member in response to application of fluid pressure at the inlet such that the motion of valve member alternates between an open free flowing state and a closed restricted flow state. Housing and valve member cooperate in the open position to provide an annular flow path that does not require the fluid flow direction to substantially change while flowing from inlet to outlet. Housing and valve member bulb cooperate in the closed position to form a circumferential seal to restrict the fluid flow. Alternative embodiments including viscous damping means and variations on the housing mount are described.

Abstract: An electromagnetic pilot opening/closing valve includes: a valve main body member that includes a sliding hole; a main valve body that is slidably provided in the sliding hole; a movable iron core; and a fixed iron core. The main valve body includes a second sliding hole. A pilot valve body is provided in the second sliding hole. The movable iron core and the pilot valve body are designed to slidably engage with each other, and the movable iron core and the main valve body are designed to slidably engage with each other with a play therebetween. When the movable iron core is attracted by the fixed iron core by energization of the coil, the movable iron core causes the pilot valve body to slide inside the second sliding hole and sliding of the pilot valve body causes the main valve body to slide inside the sliding hole.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a constant-flow valve assembly is provided that comprises a first fluid passageway carrying fluid at a first fluid pressure, a piston chamber, and a second fluid passageway connected to the chamber and carrying fluid at the second fluid pressure. A third fluid passageway is configured to carry fluid at a third fluid pressure. An adjustable valve member is provided between the chamber and the third passageway to provide constant fluid flow to the third passageway. An adjustable restrictor assembly is positioned between the first and second fluid passageways. An inlet portion of the restrictor assembly receives fluid at the first fluid pressure and directs the fluid to a restrictor. An outlet portion receives fluid from the restrictor and directs the fluid to the second fluid passageway at the second fluid pressure.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve having a plurality of selectable, preset relief pressure settings for use in connection with hydraulic equipment. The pressure relief valve includes a manifold and a barrel fastened to the manifold. The manifold includes a chamber that houses a relief valve cartridge assembly, which includes a poppet valve. The barrel includes, a plurality of chambers, each of which houses a separate and distinct relief pressure load adjustment assembly, which includes a spring-loaded ball that engages the poppet valve. Each of the assemblies may be independently adjusted and preset to a desirable relief pressure load setting, which may be different from one another. The barrel is rotated relative to the manifold until the chamber housing the assembly that has the desired preset relief pressure load aligns with the chamber of the manifold, and, in turn, with the poppet valve.

Abstract: An automatic water flow regulator apparatus and a system for controlling and regulating the level of groundwater in an agricultural field. An automatic flow regulator adapted for use in a buried tile line that responds to conditions upstream and downstream along the line in order to regulate flow. A system having a tile line buried in a field for draining water therefrom, a preferably manually operated terminal control stand positioned at the discharge end of the system, and one or more automatic water flow regulators along the line for controlling the flow of water therethrough in conjunction with said terminal control stand.

Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for measuring a position of a linear type valve which is open/shut by operation of a hydraulic cylinder. More particularly, the apparatus more accurately measures a valve position by outputting a rotation angle of a rotation sleeve which rotates by being operatively connected to a hydraulic cylinder which moves linearly, and by calculating a vertical movement distance of a valve gate which changes in proportion to the rotation angle. Further, since the structure of the apparatus is very simple, the cost of production is significantly reduced. In addition, for use, the apparatus is installed on the hydraulic cylinder by a simple method.

Abstract: A microfluidic device (100) for controllably moving a material of interest (102) includes a holding cavity (108) configured to hold the material of interest (102) and at least one actuator (120) configured to induce an activation material (116) to expand or contract. Expansion of the activation material (116) decreases the size of the holding cavity (108) to cause the material of interest (102) to be released from the holding cavity (108) and contraction of the activation material (116) increases the size of the holding cavity (108) to cause the material of interest (102) to be received into the holding cavity (108). The at least one actuator (120) is operable at multiple levels between a zero induction level to a maximum induction level on the activation material (116) to thereby controllably expand or contract the holding cavity (108) to release or receive a specified volume of the material of interest (102).

Abstract: A fluid transport apparatus maintains temperature of a fluid transported through a conduit. The fluid transport apparatus includes a fluid transport conduit that is selectively deformed by a pressure within a compressor conduit and allowed to return to its original shape by venting the pressure through a venting valve. The alternating pressurization and release of pressure from the compressor conduit moves fluid through the fluid transport conduit. A thermal conductor is associated with the fluid transport conduit to maintain the temperature of the fluid in the fluid transport conduit within a predetermined range.

Abstract: Intended is to realize a solution feeding device for feeding a sample solution which is precisely adjusted in the mixed quantity of a standard solution. The solution feeding device comprises: mixing means (100) including a first passage (101), a second passage (102), and a third passage (103) for providing communications of the midways of those two passages with a higher passage resistance than those of the two passages; first storage means (10) communicating with one end side of the first passage for storing a sample solution; suction means (20) communicating with the other end side of the first passage for sucking the sample solution; second storage means (30) communicating through an on-off valve (31) with one end side of the second passage for storing a standard solution; and a syringe pump (40) communicating with the other end side of the second passage for sucking and discharging the standard solution, respectively, in the open state and the closed state of the on-off valve.

Abstract: A shower rod assembly includes a shower rod connected with a water supply pipe, a shower head connected with the shower rod, and a retaining seat to secure the shower rod. The shower head has at least two water supply portions. The shower rod has at least two water passages therein to connect with the water supply portions of the shower head, respectively. The shower rod is provided with a water passage switch device. The water passage switch device has an inlet connecting with the water supply pipe and at least two outlets connecting with the two water passages of the shower rod. The water passage switch device is adapted to control interconnection of the two outlets and the inlet. The present invention is operated with ease, and is convenient when in use so as to satisfy a user's demand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilation device forven-tilating shower streams that is configured as an insert, and that may be utilized in a connection of a sanitary fitting, particularly in the connection of a shower head housing. The insert contains at least one water throughput channel (15) connected to a ventilation channel (18, 19, 20,21) such that air is suctioned in through the ventilation channel (18, 19, 20, 21) when a flow passes through the water throughput channel (15), ventilating the water stream. The insert may have a receptacle for a flow restrictor (11). A backflow preventer (13) may be provided in order to prevent water leakage from the exterior end of the ventilation channel.

Abstract: A pressure control valve device with at least one inlet area and first and second outlet areas which can be connected by two poppet valves. A flow guide device (21), with inflow and outflow areas (22, 23) for guiding the fluid flowing from the inlet area in a defined manner in the direction of the second poppet valve, is located upstream of the second poppet valve, between the first and second outlet areas. The fluid in the flow guide device (21) passes in the area between the inflow and outflow areas (22, 23) through a plurality of channel areas distributed around the periphery of the flow guide device (21) and separated from one another, which are shaped at least approximately helically and impart an at least approximately vortex-like flow pattern to the fluid flowing in the direction of the second poppet valve downstream of the outflow area (23).

Abstract: A valve system includes a load holding valve, a feed balancing valve, and a fast feed differential valve. The load holding valve may be in fluid communication with the load holding valve. The fast feed differential valve is configured to move between an engaged state and a disengaged state. In the engaged state the fast feed differential valve fluidly couples a ring side of a feed cylinder, the load holding valve, and a piston side of the feed cylinder to allow fluid to flow from the ring side to the piston side.

Abstract: A safety valve device has a safety valve body configured to include a valve mechanism opened at a temperature of or over a preset reference temperature. The safety valve device also includes a gas flow path arranged to make a flow of hydrogen flowing out of a hydrogen tank via the safety valve body in a valve open position of the valve mechanism, and a discharge pipe configured to have a hydrogen discharge opening and arranged to discharge the hydrogen flowing through the gas flow path to the outside. The hydrogen discharge opening of the discharge pipe is formed to discharge the hydrogen in an oblique direction relative to a direction of an axial center of the gas flow path. The discharge pipe also has a groove formed to apply an input rotational force to the discharge pipe and thereby rotate the discharge pipe around the axial center of the gas flow path.

Abstract: A flow modulating device comprises flow modulating elements 8 of a shape memory alloy, which are acted upon by resilient elements 10. The flow modulating elements 8 and resilient elements 10 are mounted on a common support ring 6. At one temperature, the flow modulating elements 8 overcome the resilient force of the resilient elements 10 to lie against the wall of a duct 4 in which the device is situated. The flow modulating elements 8 thus offer a relatively low resistance to flow in the duct 4. At a second temperature, the force of the resilient elements 10 overcomes that of the flow modulating elements 8 to deflect them inwardly of the duct 4, so increasing the flow resistance of the device.

Abstract: A coaxial hose fitting includes an inner body including an outer end portion configured for connection to an external component, an inner end portion configured for connection to an inner conduit of a coaxial hose, and an axially extending passage through the inner body from the outer end portion to the inner end portion. An outer housing including an inner end portion configured for connection to an outer conduit of the coaxial hose and an axially extending hole through the outer housing from the inner end portion of the outer housing to an outer end portion of the outer housing, the hole being sized such that the outer housing can be telescopically moved over the inner body from the outer end portion of the inner body toward the inner end portion of the inner body. A retaining element restricts axial movement of the outer housing relative to the inner body after the outer housing has been telescopically moved over the inner body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for supplying a consumer with gaseous fuel. Said system comprises at least one compressed gas container, which is fluidically connected to the consumer via a collecting line and valves. To extensively utilise the capacity of the compressed gas container, a reserve container (3) is connected to the collecting line (12) via a first valve (9) and the system is equipped with an ejector pump (14), which is operated by gas from the reserve container (3) and delivers gas from the compressed gas container(s) (1, 2, . . . ) into the collecting line (12). To achieve this, with respect to the flow, the ejector pump (14) is situated between the compressed gas container(s) (1,2, . . . ) and the consumer (5).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the cleaning of containers such as plastic bottles in a bottle filling plant or containers in a container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A procedure and apparatus for the treating containers such as plastic bottles in a bottle filling plant or containers in a container filling plant. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: An assembly includes a support and drive assembly, a first structure and a second structure. The first structure is in operable communication with and supported by the support and drive assembly. The first structure includes at least one needle assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of needle assemblies. The second structure is supported by the support and drive assembly. The second structure includes at least one seal assembly and is adjustable to receive a plurality of seal assemblies. A method includes determining a number of vials that are to be filled concurrently and adjusting an assembly to include at least one needle assembly and at least one seal assembly. A number of the needle assemblies and the seal assemblies equals the number of vials.

Abstract: A supply facility is configured to charge fluid to a tank of a movable object. A charging profile storage unit is provided to the movable object to store a charging profile specifying a charging pressure of fluid in each elapsed time point from a beginning of fluid charge. A charging profile transmission unit is provided to the movable object to transmit the charging profile to the supply facility. A charging profile reception unit is provided to the supply facility to receive a charging profile transmitted from the charging profile transmission unit. A charging pressure control unit is provided to the supply facility to control charging pressure of fluid according to the charging profile when fluid is charged to a movable object, which corresponds to the charging profile.

Abstract: A liquid crystal dispensing system includes a frame, a stage coupled to the frame; at least one liquid crystal dispenser moveably coupled the frame over the stage, and at least one measurement member operatively coupled to the liquid crystal dispenser, wherein the at least measurement member detecting an amount of liquid crystal material dispensed from the at least one liquid crystal dispenser.

Abstract: A fluid containment and dispensing system having a RHD tag associated therewith. The fluid containment and dispensing system includes a fluid containment drum having an opening defined thereon. The fluid containment and dispensing system further includes a dispensing mechanism operably coupleable with the opening, the dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the contents of the fluid containment drum. An identification tag is coupleable with the dispensing mechanism and includes a first laminate, a second laminate laminated to the first laminate, and a RFID member disposed between the first and second laminates, wherein the RFID member includes information associated with a fluid containment and dispensing system.

Abstract: A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid between a supply reservoir and a fill reservoir includes a metering reservoir and a manifold that forms at least part of a first channel that is fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The first channel comprises a first cannula extending from the manifold. The manifold forms at least part of a second channel fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The second channel comprises a second cannula extending from the manifold. A third channel extends through the manifold and comprises a third cannula having a first end proximate a distal end of the first cannula and a second end proximate a distal end of the second cannula. A first check valve is disposed within the first channel and a second check valve is disposed within the second channel.

Abstract: A syringe and a reconstitution syringe are provided for the delivery of controlled doses of any of numerous different sterile substances, such as vaccines, medicaments, pharmaceutical preparations, cosmetics, and food products. A plunger of the syringe defines a resealable stopper frictionally and slidably received within a hollow syringe body for dispensing the medicament or other substance through a dispensing tip of the syringe upon movement of the plunger. The resealable stopper defines a heat-sealable portion to allow the stopper to be penetrated by a needle or other filling device to fill the syringe with a medicament or other substance, and in turn allow the hole remaining upon withdrawal of the needle to be heat sealed by transmission of laser energy thereon. A reconstitution syringe defines within a syringe body plural compartments, wherein each compartment stores a respective component of a multi-component medicament or other preparation.

Abstract: A process by which a nickel-based superalloy substrate prone to deleterious reactions with an aluminum-rich coating can be stabilized by carburization. The process generally entails processing the surface of the substrate to be substantially free of oxides, heating the substrate in a non-oxidizing atmosphere to a carburization temperature, and then contacting the surface of the substrate with a carburization gas mixture comprising a diluted low activity hydrocarbon gas while maintaining the substrate at the carburization temperature. While at the carburization temperature and contacted by the carburization gas, carbon atoms in the carburization gas dissociate therefrom, transfer onto the surface of the substrate, diffuse into the substrate, and react with refractory metals within the substrate to form refractory metal carbides within a carburized region beneath the surface of the substrate. The substrate is then cooled in a non-oxidizing atmosphere to terminate carbide formation.