Patents Issued in October 6, 2011
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Publication number: 20110240046Abstract: A cigarette filter includes a filter body and flavor granules added to the filter body, wherein the flavor granules each comprise a core material and a flavor-carrying carrier adhered to the surface of the core material, and wherein the flavor granules have a grain size distribution such that granules having a grain size of 100 ?m or larger make up 99% by mass or more of the flavor granules and granules having a grain size of 200 ?m or larger make up 70% by mass or more of the flavor granules.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Takashi HASEGAWA, Hiroyuki Torai
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Publication number: 20110240047Abstract: A pipe comprises a combustion chamber with vents, the combustion chamber able to receive a cigarette; an inhalation path for drawing smoke from the combustion chamber through the bowl vents during inhalation; an exhalation filter; and an exhalation path for channeling exhaled smoke through the exhalation filter during exhalation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Kelly J. Adamic
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Publication number: 20110240048Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20110240049Abstract: A pair of scissors is disclosed. The scissors includes two members that are pivotally connected. Each member includes a blade and a shank. Each blade includes a proximal portion and a distal portion that is substantially bent from the proximal portion. The distal portion is sized so as to enter a human nostril in its entirety.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: CREVENT, INC.Inventors: Seung Jin Kim, Mincheol Kim
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Publication number: 20110240050Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions containing a fatty acid, arginine, and a co-emulsifier. Also disclosed are methods for making the cosmetic composition and applying it to keratinous tissue such as skin in order to enhance its appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: L'OREAL S.A.Inventors: Gisela Perruna, Dhaval Patel, Sara Muenz
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Publication number: 20110240051Abstract: A nit picking device and method for mechanically stripping nits, eggs, and lice from human hair. The device includes a pair of cooperating tongs each of which is elongated and joined at one end to the juxtaposed end portion of the cooperating tong. The opposite ends of the tong serve to carry an abrasive pad capable of stripping nits from nit laden human hair shafts. As the pads are moved along the length of the hair, the nits are removed from the shafts and in one embodiment are captured at least in part in the pads carried by tongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Amy Shelton
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Publication number: 20110240052Abstract: A composition for permanent shaping and/or straightening hair is based on at least one reducing agent further comprising an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Jonathan Wood, Alexandra Hullmann, Mustafa Grit
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Publication number: 20110240053Abstract: This disclosure relates to personal grooming apparatus that include coatings on the surface thereof that incorporate static dissipative additives that reduce the static build-up in the hair of users as compared to conventional apparatus. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for producing such apparatus, and methods for grooming the hair of an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: ROVCAL, INC.Inventors: Maciej Murzynski, David W. Everett
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Publication number: 20110240054Abstract: The present invention relates to bleaching composition for keratin fibres, especially human hair, comprising at least one compound with bleaching and/or highlighting effect wherein a water soluble protein selected from water soluble silk protein, water soluble silk protein hydrolysate and their derivatives is added. The object of the present invention is aqueous composition for bleaching hair comprising three parts which are mixed prior to application onto hair and which are a—a substantially anhydrous composition comprising at least one compound with bleaching effect, b—an aqueous composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent, and c—a composition comprising at least one compound selected from water soluble silk protein, water soluble silk protein hydrolysate and of their derivatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Dominic Pratt, Sabine Schaffer
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Publication number: 20110240055Abstract: This disclosure relates to personal grooming apparatus that include coatings on the surface thereof that incorporate calcium carbonate derived from the shell of a mollusk and/or from a mollusk pearl. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for producing such apparatus, and methods of grooming the hair or skin of an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: ROVCAL, INC.Inventor: Maciej Murzynski
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Publication number: 20110240056Abstract: A hair-holding device has a comb-like element having a base supporting a plurality of teeth lying in a plane. The base has first and second mutually-exclusive orientations in the plane and can be transformed between the first orientation in which the distal ends of adjacent teeth are spaced apart from each other and the second orientation in the plane in which the distal ends of adjacent teeth are brought towards each other. The combination of an operating handle exterior to the base and a curved rod the base allow the to be is able to be retained in a chosen one of the orientations and to be transformed by the user between the alternative first and second orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Michel DROIN
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Publication number: 20110240057Abstract: A dental floss apparatus for cleaning the gaps between adjacent teeth which is comprised of a pair of handles that are configured for engagement with the fingers with strands of flossing substrate extending therebetween. The flossing substrates are spaced from each other, running substantially parallel and extending within an opening formed between the ends of the handles, with tension maintained by the user through employment of the handles. A dissolvable substrate is positioned within this opening through an engagement with one or both of the handles or the flossing substrate, and upon contact with the surface of the teeth, dissolves, and deposits a residue on the surface of the teeth and the surrounding area of the mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: LEONARD G. LORCH
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Publication number: 20110240058Abstract: There is described an apparatus device for mechanically loosening scale inside a pipe arranged to convey hydrocarbon fluids from a production zone in a well, in which an actuator arranged in a housing includes an axially movable stem which extends through at least part of the housing and is provided with at least one cam, at least one cutting means is arranged radially movable in a recess in the housing, the cam bearing, by the axial movement of the actuator towards a first extreme position, against the cutting means, applying to it a push force directed radially outwards. There is also described a method of mechanically loosening scale inside a pipe arranged to convey hydrocarbon fluids from a production zone by using the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Jarle Jonassen, Ann Jeanett Jonassen Ellingsen
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Publication number: 20110240059Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes a supply unit to supply at least an initial amount of cleaning solution to a specific portion of an object to be cleaned, an agitator to induce agitation in the cleaning solution supplied to the object, an oscillating unit to oscillate the agitator, a drive unit to move any one of the object and the agitator so as to change a clearance between the object and the agitator, a detection unit to detect impedance of the oscillator, and a control unit to control the clearance by controlling the drive unit based on the impedance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Yukio OZAKI, Michinao Nomura, Mitsuo Takeuchi, Toshinori Kasuga
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Publication number: 20110240060Abstract: A dishwasher including a variable spray device operable to spray a liquid into a washing container of the dishwasher, the variable spray device, and a method thereof. The variable spray device may be structured to include a chamber for receiving the liquid therein, such as a dishwashing liquid or water, and a liquid deflector disposed in the chamber. The liquid deflector may have a geometrically shaped perimeter, for example, a conical shape, that allows for the generation of a centrifugal force within the chamber used in directing the spray of the liquid into the washing container. By varying a force or pressure of the liquid as it interacts with the liquid deflector in the chamber, variable spray patterns may be generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONInventors: Ralf Winkler, Christian Wolf
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INTELLIGENT WASH PERIOD WITH LOAD/UNLOAD ALERT AND IDLE MODE, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR WASHING MACHINE
Publication number: 20110240061Abstract: The present general inventive concept relates to a condition alert and/or operator instructing system, control system and control methods for a pot and pan, or other similar washing machine. A method of washing wares in a continuous motion style washing machine is provided. A wash period is provided. A cumulative wash cycle time, of a plurality of individual wash cycles within the wash period, is monitored. The wash period is expanded or increased beyond a base period if the cumulative wash cycle time is less than a maximum cumulative wash cycle condition value. The wash period is contracted or reduced if the cumulative wash cycle time reaches a maximum cumulative wash cycle condition value during the wash period.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL -
Publication number: 20110240062Abstract: A condition warning system for an apparatus such as a pot and pan washing machine, a control system and control methods for a pot and pan washing machine are provided. The condition warning system includes a control system that monitors operational, safety or compliance parameters of an apparatus, and a light that illuminates a location below (or above) an operator's direct line of sight, and which is outside of the operator's direct line of sight. The control system and control methods include a punitive wash action lockout, an extended wash cycle time, and a deep clean wash cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: JOHN W. CANTRELL, MARK CHURCHILL
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Publication number: 20110240063Abstract: The invention relates to a phosphate- and bleach-free automatic dishwashing agent containing: a) 5 to 60 wt % citrate, b) (hydrogen) carbonate, c) 2 to 40 wt % ethylenediamine disuccinic acid, wherein the weight ratio of the components b) and c) is between 1:5 and 10:1, and wherein said automatic dishwashing agent is characterized by good cleaning performance, particularly improved cleaning of tea.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Dorota Sendor-Müller, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Sven Müller
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Publication number: 20110240064Abstract: Disclosed herein are a materials such as a coating, such as an architectural coating or a CARC coating, comprising a lipolytic enzyme or organophosphorous compound degrading enzyme. Also disclosed herein are methods of decontaminating a surface comprising such a material from a chemical substrate of an enzyme such as a lipid or an organophosphorus compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: REACTIVE SURFACES, LTD.Inventors: Melinda Wales, C. Steven McDaniel
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Publication number: 20110240065Abstract: The present application relates to care agents, for example care polymers, and compositions such as consumer products comprising such care agents, as well as processes for making and using such care agents and such compositions. The performance of the care polymers that Applicants teach, can be further increased by following the emulsification teaching of the present specification and/or combining such care polymers with silicone materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Nicholas David Vetter, Jennifer Beth Ponder
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Publication number: 20110240066Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus capable of drying a substrate to be processed while suppressing a pattern collapse or occurrence of contamination. In a processing vessel, a substrate is immersed in a liquid in the longitudinal direction, and the liquid is pushed out by a substitution fluid of a supercritical state to be discharged from the processing vessel. Thereafter, the substitution fluid subjected to the substitution with the liquid is discharged from the processing vessel to depressurize the processing vessel, and the substitution fluid is changed from the supercritical state to a gaseous state to dry the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITEDInventor: Yuji KAMIKAWA
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Publication number: 20110240067Abstract: A substrate treatment apparatus includes: substrate holding unit which horizontally holds a substrate; a rotating unit which rotates the substrate held by the substrate holding unit about a vertical axis; and a first nozzle having a first opposing face to be opposed to a region of a lower surface of the substrate inward of a peripheral portion of the substrate in spaced relation to the lower surface of the substrate during rotation of the substrate by the rotating unit and a treatment liquid spout provided in the first opposing face for filling a space defined between the lower surface of the substrate and the first opposing face with a treatment liquid spouted from the treatment liquid spout to keep the space in a liquid filled state.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Takuya KISHIMOTO, Koji ANDO
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Publication number: 20110240068Abstract: A steam appliance with a universal connector for connecting a steam frame to a fluid source in the appliance housing is provided. The universal connector includes an upper connection piece with a proximal end for connection to the housing and a distal end with a pair of pivot arms. A lower connection piece having a pair of pivot plates for connecting to the pivot arms provides for a pivotal connection with the of upper connection piece for side to side pivot. A fluid conduit passes through the upper and lower connection pieces for connecting the fluid source to the frame for distribution of steam within the frame. The frame includes a central steam passageway for distribution of steam between baffles within the frame. The lower connection piece may be a distributor with a pair of opposed elongated hollow arms for coupling to the frame with a fluid conduit passing through an upper nipple portion for distribution of steam into the frame through the hollow distributor arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Euro-Pro Operating LLCInventors: Maximilian Rosenzweig, Ognjen Vrdoljak
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Publication number: 20110240069Abstract: A device for gently cleaning, sterilizing, and drying large volumes of small parts, having a stationary, preferably spherical treatment container optionally having a cooling device and having a rotating inner basket disposed in the interior thereof The inner basket is preferably sealed off from the treatment container and driven by a stepper motor or servo motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Eric Netzhammer
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Publication number: 20110240070Abstract: A dishwasher pump assembly according to one example embodiment includes a pump having a housing and a pumping chamber within the housing. The pumping chamber includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The fluid inlet has a center axis. The assembly also includes a motor having a shaft operably coupled to the pump for rotating the pump. The shaft has a center axis that is offset from the center axis of the fluid inlet. Other embodiments, assemblies and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.Inventors: Richard J. Fadler, Philip S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110240071Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising at least one distributor (6) that enables water transfer to the spray arm (4) and at least one auxiliary nozzle (7) positioned over the distributor (6) between the basket (3) and the main nozzles (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Ufuk Askin, Songul Bayraktar
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Publication number: 20110240072Abstract: In view of the foregoing, an embodiment herein provides a protective cover for manually operated movable carriages. Specifically, the protective cover of the present invention includes a double layered canopy portion and a shaft portion, wherein the shaft portion further includes an attachment device that can be securely clamped onto the body of such movable carriages. A dual clamp mechanism is provided with the attachment device to help an operator adjust the orientation of the protective cover according to his requirement and also to allow a 360° rotation to a closed protective cover thus achieving an easy storage solution. Further, the protective cover is structured and designed to withstand extreme weather conditions without getting toppled over.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Gina Barac-Bauer
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Publication number: 20110240073Abstract: The Ultimate Umbrella has been design to keep the average person 90% dryer than the average umbrella would. It is designed with a shield that allows you the ability to lower and maintain it's form with small weights at the bottom, keeping you shielded from the rain falling in any direction, ex: front, back and side to side.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Alice Reid
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Publication number: 20110240074Abstract: A retractable umbrella includes a retractable tube, a pulling rod, a rainshade screen, and a drip water collector. The retractable tube comprises retractable reels, and it is attached on a door frame of a car. Each of the retractable reels is disposed in the retractable tube. The pulling rod is attached to a rim portion of the door accepting frame of the car. The rainshade screen comprises an outer edge, an inner edge, a front edge, and a rear edge. The outer edge is attached to the retractable reels of the retractable tube. The inner edge is attached to the pulling rod. The front edge connects front portions of the inner and outer edges. The rear edge connects rear portions of the inner and outer edges. The drip water collector collects water dripped from the rainshade screen, and is disposed at an inner portion of door of the car.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Jonathan KIM
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Publication number: 20110240075Abstract: A folding umbrella and particularly one having multiple folds, is comprised of a support frame incorporating a hybrid rib typically located intermediate a main rib and a rear or outermost rib. The hybrid rib is formed of multiple sections composed of first and second materials which respectively provide the desired structural strength to reduce inversions of the umbrella to an acceptable minimum and provide the hybrid rib with the desired resiliency and flexibility to return the hybrid rib to its original, unstressed shape and thereby prevent permanent damage to the hybrid rib as well as adjoining frame elements of the umbrella. The thicknesses of the multiple sections and the relative sizes of the sections also significantly contribute to the capability of the hybrid rib to achieve the desired objectives of a compact, small, folding umbrella of reduced weight, and the ability to prevent permanent damage to the frame due to inversion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: David J. Kahng
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Publication number: 20110240076Abstract: A walking aid 9 comprising a body 4 which is attachable to a crutch is disclosed. The walking aid 9 provides a support aid to a user with an injured leg to allow said user to move around more easily. The walking aid 9 allows movement whilst maintaining stability of both itself and the user. The aid 9 is sufficiently strong enough to support the bodyweight of a user and the walking aid 9 allows a near-normal walking movement as only one crutch 2 is required to effect movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: Brian Peter Hateley
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Publication number: 20110240077Abstract: The present invention is directed to an assistive mobility device, for example a walking stick or a crutch, for ergonomically assisting its user to traverse both urban and more challenging terrain. The device includes an elongated pole to support the user and a hand grip by which the user grips the proximate end of the pole. The hand grip is connected to the pole through a user-adjustable damper for absorbing shock. A variety of interchangeable tips are available for the distal end of the pole to adapt the device for a variety of terrains and uses.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Sarah Doherty, Kerith Perreurlloyd, William Johnson, Gary Moonie, Christopher John Foreman
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Publication number: 20110240078Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping apparatus (1) for a hiking pole, trekking pole, nordic walking pole, cross-country skiing pole or skiing pole for detachably axially fixing a pipe section (3) that can be inserted into an opening of the clamping apparatus, wherein the clamping apparatus comprises a plastic collar (5), which substantially directly encloses the pipe section (3) at least in an axial section and clamps the same in the closed state, wherein at least in the region (5b) enclosing the pipe section (2) the plastic collar (5) comprises at least one axial slot (6, 15) making the circumference of the plastic collar variable in said region and is designed in a substantially peripheral manner in the remaining axial region (5a), wherein on either side of said slot (6) a projection (13, 14) is arranged on the plastic collar (5), wherein said projections (13, 14) comprise a coaxial passage opening (23) which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the axis (24) of the pipe section (3) and through which aType: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: LEKISPORT AGInventors: Klaus Lenhart, Eberhard Heim
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Publication number: 20110240079Abstract: A wire tray and tent frame structural members are provided. The structural members include a utility channel or C-shaped channels to which wire trays can be mounted. More particularly, mounting structures of the wire tray insert into or otherwise engage the utility channel or engage the C-shaped channels and secure the wire tray to the structural members. The utility channel or C-shaped channels can include at least one undercut to prevent removal or disengagement of the mounting structure of the wire tray from the structural member. Similarly, methods of using the wire tray including resiliently biasing mounting structure of the wire tray to attach it to the structural member are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.Inventors: James G. Reyen, Matthew H. Hamilton-Jones, Joseph G. Wiegand
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Publication number: 20110240080Abstract: A method of controlling the temperature of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) in an exhaust system of an engine is provided. The method includes determining the temperature of the heated side of the TEG, determining exhaust gas flow rate through the TEG, and determining the exhaust gas temperature through the TEG. A rate of change in temperature of the heated side of the TEG is predicted based on the determined temperature, the determined exhaust gas flow rate, and the determined exhaust gas temperature through the TEG. Using the predicted rate of change of temperature of the heated side, exhaust gas flow rate through the TEG is calculated that will result in a maximum temperature of the heated side of the TEG less than a predetermined critical temperature given the predicted rate of change in temperature of the heated side of the TEG. A corresponding apparatus is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATION, INC.Inventors: Gregory P. Prior, Michael G. Reynolds, Joshua D. Cowgill
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Publication number: 20110240081Abstract: A thermoelectric material includes a compound represented by Formula 1: AaRbG3±n??Formula 1 wherein component A includes at least one element selected from a Group 1 element, a Group 2 element, and a metal of Groups 3 to 12, component R is a rare-earth element, component G includes at least one element selected from sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), phosphorus (P), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), bismuth (Bi), carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), and indium (In), 0<a?1, 0<b?1, and 0?n<1.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong-soo RHYEE, Sang-il KIM, Sang-mock LEE
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THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS BASED ON SINGLE CRYSTAL AlInN-GaN GROWN BY METALORGANIC VAPOR PHASE EPITAXY
Publication number: 20110240082Abstract: The invention is a thermoelectric device fabricated by growing a single crystal AlInN semiconductor material on a substrate, and a method of fabricating same. In a preferred embodiment, the semiconductor material is AlInN grown on and lattice-matched to a GaN template on a sapphire substrate, and the growth is performed using metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Lehigh UniversityInventors: Nelson Tansu, Hua Tong, Jing Zhang, Guangyu Liu, Gensheng Huang -
Publication number: 20110240083Abstract: A thermoelectric material including a compound represented by Formula 1 below: (R1-aR?a)(T1-bT?b)3±y??Formula 1 wherein R and R? are different from each other, and each includes at least one element selected from a rare-earth element and a transition metal, T and T? are different from each other, and each includes at least one element selected from sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), phosphorus (P), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), bismuth (Bi), carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn), boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), and indium (In), 0?a?1, 0?b?1, and 0?y<1.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jong-soo RHYEE, Sang-mock LEE
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Publication number: 20110240084Abstract: An exemplary solar battery device includes plural photovoltaic cells detachably connected together. Each photovoltaic cell includes a base and a chip unit supported by the base. The chip unit includes a first electrode at a bottom thereof and a second electrode at a top thereof. The base includes first electrical terminals and second electrical terminals, which are respectively connected with the first and second electrodes of the chip unit. The photovoltaic cells are electrically connected with each other in a selected one of the following arrangements: connection in series, connection in parallel, and connection in both series and parallel, via corresponding ones of the first and second electrical terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: FOXSEMICON INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: CHIH-MING LAI, RONG-YIH YAN
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Publication number: 20110240085Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a dye-sensitized solar cell capable of improving photoelectric conversion efficiency, which is obtained at low costs, and a dye-sensitized solar cell module using this.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.Inventor: Miho SASAKI
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Publication number: 20110240086Abstract: The present invention is to provide a photoelectric conversion device including: a first substrate; a collector layer configured to be provided over the first substrate; a second substrate configured to be opposed to a planar surface of the first substrate and be formed of a metal having a concave notch part at one side; and a connection terminal configured to be connected to the collector layer. The connection terminal is disposed opposed to the concave notch part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Masahiro Morooka, Keishi Tada
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Publication number: 20110240087Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a dye-sensitized solar cell capable of improving photoelectric conversion efficiency, which is obtained at low costs, and a dye-sensitized solar cell module using the solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.Inventor: Miho SASAKI
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Publication number: 20110240088Abstract: A junction box comprising: a back wall and at least one side wall integrally formed as a single unit, the back wall supported by the at least one side wall, wherein the back wall and side wall define an inner cavity when the junction box is placed against a surface; and one or more pass holes formed on at least one of the back wall and side wall for providing access to the inner cavity when the junction box is placed against the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.Inventor: Robert Donald ECOB
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Publication number: 20110240089Abstract: A method for assembling a photovoltaic module with an integrated back box including: applying links to a back side of a photovoltaic module subassembly; forming a connection between the links and an internal bus element of the photovoltaic sub-assembly; connecting external lead wires to the links; applying a housing over the links and a portion of the lead wires; and applying potting material to fill any cavities between the back of photovoltaic module, the lead wires and the housing. A photovoltaic module with integrated back box manufactured according to this method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.Inventor: Gerald R. WOOTTON
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Publication number: 20110240090Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes at least two photovoltaic cells in series, each rectangular cell including, respectively, a first rear thin film electrode, a photovoltaic stack having at least two active materials included between the rear electrode and a transparent conductive electrode made of a thin film, the electrode TC being capable of collecting and transmitting an electric current generated by the photovoltaic stack, the two photovoltaic cells being electrically connected in series by an electrical contact strip that is included between the electrode TC of the first cell and the rear electrode of the second cell. The local thickness of the electrode TC of the cell varies as a function of the distance to the electrical contact strip. Also described are methods for depositing and etching the transparent conductive film so as to simultaneously manufacture a plurality of cells for a single module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicants: ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, TOTAL SAInventors: Erik V. Johnson, Pere Roca I Cabarrocas
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Publication number: 20110240091Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attaching a flat electronic component (2, 2a; 12; 22; 32; 42), in particular a photovoltaic cell, onto a flexible surface structure (1; 11; 21; 31), to the use of a programmable embroidering machine, to a flexible surface structure (1; 11; 21; 31; 41) comprising at least one electronic component (2, 2a; 12; 22; 32; 42) and to a solar module. At least one conduction path (4, 5; 14, 15; 24, 25; 34, 35; 44, 45) is embroidered onto the flexible surface structure, wherein a first conduction path (4; 14; 24; 34; 44) only contacts a first surface segment, in particular the bottom side (16; 36; 46), of the component (2, 2a; 12; 22; 32; 42) and a second conduction path (5; 15; 25; 35; 45) only contacts a second surface segment, in particular the top side (7; 17), of the same component (2, 2a; 12; 22; 32; 42).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: FORSTER ROHNER AGInventors: Ulrich Forster, Jan-Helge Zimmermann
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Publication number: 20110240092Abstract: A thin film solar cell module of see-through type having cells connected in series and disposed on an opaque substrate with holes is provided. The thin film solar cell module includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photoelectric conversion layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode is disposed on the opaque substrate and is composed of a first comb electrode and block-like first electrodes. The second electrode is disposed above the first electrode and is composed of a second comb electrode and block-like second electrodes. A portion of the block-like first electrodes, a portion of the opaque substrate, and the holes are exposed between the second comb electrode and the block-like second electrodes. The second comb electrode and the first comb electrode are disposed symmetrically, and the block-like first electrodes and the block-like second electrodes are disposed by parallel displacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jian-Shu Wu, Te-Chi Wong
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Publication number: 20110240093Abstract: A standalone or partially standalone solar photovoltaic structure and methods for assembling the structure are described. The solar photovoltaic structure can employ a hinged photovoltaic roof deck that can be folded for transportation. Described are hinges that can be removed after assembly and act as protective elements to facilitate transportation. Also described is an attachment arrangement for joining purlin or frame members to vertical support columns by locking the frame numbers into column capitals.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: PHAT ENERGYInventor: Nicholas Brady Tucker
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Publication number: 20110240094Abstract: A method of concentrating directional radiant energy using reflective optics and receivers that convert that energy wherein the receivers are situated in the body of the reflector on risers parallel to the direction of radiant energy, each said riser bounded by at least one parabolic mirror lying closer and another lying farther from the energy source, where the focus or foci of said mirrors lie substantially in the direction faced by the receiver situated in said riser. The reflector geometries include ones in which the mirrors are parabolic cylinder sections and require only one-axis tracking to focus, and ones in which the mirrors are paraboloid sections and require two-axis tracking to focus sunlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventor: James Hoffman
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Publication number: 20110240095Abstract: A light reuse sheet includes a reflective surface having an uneven configuration, the reflective surface in order to reflect light in a specific direction so as to cause light to be incident to a solar battery cell, the light being incident to a solar battery module, or in order to exit light in a specific direction by reflecting the light, the light being emitted from a light emitting element of a light source module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Luis Manuel Murillo-Mora, Hideaki Honma, Kohei Moronaga, Susumu Takahashi