Abstract: A head-hair treatment-agent applicator (1) according to the present invention has an agent applying part (2) which has a comb part (23) formed with a plurality of annularly arranged comb teeth (22), and the comb teeth (22) each have an inversely-tapered part (22c) in which a comb tooth width W decreases from a vicinity of a tip (22a) to a base end (22e).

Abstract: A pumpable liquid spray formulation for retarding degradation of color cosmetics, the pumpable liquid spray formulation comprising: water, 82.228% by weight; alcohol denat, 9.0% by weight; polyhydrostearic acid, 2.23% by weight; pvp, 2.0% by weight; methyl perfluorobutyl ether, 1.25% by weight; methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, 1.25% by weight; dimethicone peg-7 phosphate, 0.75% by weight; ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, 0.5% by weight; caprylyl glycol, 0.5% by weight; methyl methacrylate cross polymer, 0.12% by weight; sodium hydroxide, 0.07% by weight; sodium cocamidopropyl pg dimonium chloride phosphate, 0.05% by weight; glycereth-5 lactate, 0.01% by weight; N,2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropyl butamide, 0.01% by weight; ethylhexyl isononanoate, 0.01% by weight; isononyl isononanoate, 0.01% by weight; fragrance, 0.01% by weight; aloe barbandensis leaf extract, 0.001% by weight; and poloxamer 407, 0.001% by weight; wherein all of the foregoing percentage weights have a tolerance band of ±2% of their stated value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an article to be applied to the human body, comprising the following steps: digital acquisition of 3D contour data from the region on which the article needs to be applied; producing a mould using the 3D data and a numerical-control manufacturing machine; applying to the mould a coating intended to form the article; and at least partially cutting out the coating to the format of the article.

Abstract: A hair care composition that inhibits redox metal deposit build up on keratinous tissue is provided, the composition includes a chelant, a low pH buffer system, a detersive surfactant, and a carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which said fibers are treated: ? with a composition (A) comprising i) one or more indole or indoline compounds; ii) one or more metal salts; iii) hydrogen peroxide or one or more systems that generate hydrogen peroxide; and then ? with a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more basifying agents. The invention also relates to a hair dyeing process for obtaining better colorations, which are more uniform, chromatic and remanent and which do not impair the cosmetic properties of keratin fibers.

Abstract: An infant toiletry storage container, the container comprising at least two storage compartments, the compartments having a cover, wherein the storage compartments are accessible and releasably sealable using a single-handed release mechanism to open the cover. The storage container comprises a combination of at least any two of the following: wet-wipes, infant lotion, infant cream, diapers, diaper disposal packets, hygiene solution or pacifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental cleaning aid. The cleaning aid includes a webbed cleaning material and a dispenser for dispensing the cleaning material. The dispenser includes a cutter having a smooth blade for cutting a length of the cleaning material. Advantageously, the webbed material provides improved larger inter-proximal space cleaning when compared with smoother polymeric materials. The smooth blade desirably cleanly cuts the webbed material when compared with a serrated blade which would otherwise undesirably snag and stretch the webbed material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning liquid for semiconductor device substrates comprising the following components (A) to (D) and a method of cleaning semiconductor device substrates: (A) at least either one of a polycarboxylic acid and a hydroxycarboxylic acid; (B) a sulfonic acid type anionic surfactant; (C) a carboxylic acid type anionic surfactant; and (D) water.

Abstract: Provided are a purification method and purification apparatus for an alkaline treatment liquid for a semiconductor substrate, which use adsorption purification means that can purify various alkaline treatment liquids to be used for treating semiconductor substrates for various purposes so as to have an ultrahigh purity, in particular, an Fe concentration in a ppq region, and that is excellent in chemical resistance and mechanical strength. The adsorption purification means is purification means for an alkaline treatment liquid for treating a semiconductor substrate for various purposes at the time of producing, for example, a semiconductor substrate or a semiconductor device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning a turbo-machine stage (100) consisting of at least one of the following steps: a cleaning nozzle (1) is introduced into an opening of a turbo-machine, in particular into an inspection opening (220); and the blade (100) of the stage is acted upon by solid particles, said particles subliming at the blade temperature, in particular into dry ice particles.

Abstract: A process is provided for removing polymeric fouling on process equipment surfaces to restore the efficiency of such equipment. This is accomplished by contacting the fouled equipment with a solvent comprising at least one non-aromatic hydrocarbon compound, or a mixture of one or more non-aromatic organic compounds and one or more aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, for a period of time sufficient to remove the polymeric fouling.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a dishwasher appliance that measures the amount of ozone in a wash chamber of the appliance. The appliance is also configured for adjusting the amount of ozone in the wash chamber based upon such measurements. The appliance may adjust the amount of ozone by, e.g., adjusting the flow rate of wash fluid to the wash chamber, adjusting the flow rate of air in the wash chamber, and/or adjusting the temperature of wash chamber. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: An appliance and method for non-thermal heater protection during prolonged operation of the appliance is provided. A time limit determination apparatus may prevent prolonged operation heater protection that prevents significant damage to the appliance.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning method is capable of preventing a liquid stream on a substrate from being cut and circuit patterns thereon from being damaged. The substrate cleaning method includes a liquid film forming process that forms a liquid film on an entire substrate surface by supplying a cleaning liquid L from a central portion of the substrate W toward a peripheral portion thereof while rotating the substrate; a drying region forming process that discharges a gas G on the substrate surface and removes the cleaning liquid on the substrate surface; and a residual liquid removing process that removes the cleaning liquid remaining between the circuit patterns by discharging a gas G while moving in a diametrical direction of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface comprising applying cleaning solution to a surface, applying suction to the surface to remove the applied cleaning solution from surface, and selectively interrupting the suction to the surface for a selected time to increase dwell time of the cleaning solution on the surface. In one embodiment, the suction is interrupted when a moveable duct door fluidly and selectively opens and closes a suction leak hole within the working air conduit. In another embodiment, the suction is interrupted when a actuator selectively moves the duct door between the first and second positions within the working air conduit to restrict the working air flow in the working air conduit. The suction reduction selectively increases the cleaning solution dwell time.

Abstract: The disclosure shows a device and method for automating the cleaning/sanitizing of the water and ice making system on a blended ice machine. The method eliminates the need to disassemble the unit in order to gain system access points to introduce cleaning and or sanitizing solutions. The method also automates the sequence of events required to insure cleaning is done according to a proven method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaner for use in washing an internal surface of a container, the cleaner comprising an elongate boom having a head, the head having a multiplicity of nozzles in fluid communication with a pressure chamber, and at least a portion of each nozzle being angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the head.

Abstract: A method of soil discharge in a dishwashing appliance during a wash cycle to maximize cleaning performance and dishwasher efficiency is provided. A dishwasher may circulate water at varying speeds until soil settles within a sump before discharge from the dishwashing chamber.

Abstract: A fluid supplying apparatus includes an inner tube having a plurality of holes for distributing a fluid supplied from a supply unit, and an outer tube arranged coaxially or non-coaxially with the inner tube to surround the inner tube and having a plurality of slots for injecting the fluid distributed therein from the holes to the outside. The outer tube substantially has the same length as the inner tube. The fluid supplying apparatus may be used for a thin film cleaning system or method.

Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub at least partially defining a washing chamber, a liquid spraying system supplying a spray of liquid to the washing chamber, a liquid recirculation system defining a recirculation flow path, and a liquid filtering system. The liquid filtering system includes a rotating filter disposed in the recirculation flow path to filter the liquid.

Abstract: A container treatment device includes a container-feeding unit, a container removing unit, a feed line for a product, and a cleaning device. The cleaning device includes either a flushing device for cleaning an exterior surface using a cleaning fluid or an additional tool that can be removed from a storage device by the cleaning device and that can be brought to a position of use and returned to the storage device after use by the cleaning device.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning chandeliers includes a hand-held tank for holding hot water and a base supporting the hand-held tank. The base has a hollow interior. The tank has sidewalls, at least one of which is transparent. An air and water pump and a battery are mounted in the hollow interior. The battery is in electrical communication with the pump. A first inlet admits ambient air into an inlet of the pump and a second inlet admits water into the inlet. At least one air and water-emitting nozzle is formed in a sidewall of the tank. A pump outlet is in open fluid communication with the at least one water-emitting nozzle. The at least one nozzle discharges agitating water and bubbles into the hot water or above the water line, depending upon the water depth, to help dislodge chemicals and grease from chandelier parts immersed in the hot water.

Abstract: A retractable air conditioner cover that universally fits multiple air conditioners that are different shapes and sizes, in which the cover retracts and extends to protect the air conditioning unit and fastens with fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-functional instant tent collapsible from an open configuration to a collapsed configuration. The instant tent comprises an instant set-up frame which is coupled to an outer surface of a rain fly. An inner surface of the rain fly is detachably coupled to an outer surface of an enclosed inner tent. The instant tent is configured such that the frame, rain fly and inner tent remain coupled together in the collapsed configuration in a compact state for easy storage and transport. In the open configuration, the instant tent could be used as an enclosed shelter when the inner tent and rain fly are attached to each other, and as an open shelter when the inner tent is detached and removed from the instant tent.

Abstract: A transverse thermoelectric device includes a superlattice body, electrically conductive first and second contacts, and first and second thermal contacts. The superlattice body extends between opposite first and second ends along a first direction and between opposite first and second sides along a different, second direction. The superlattice body includes alternating first and second layers of crystalline materials oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first direction. The electrically conductive first contact is coupled with the first end of the superlattice and the electrically conductive second contact is coupled with the second end of the superlattice. The first thermal contact is thermally coupled to the first side of the superlattice and the second thermal contact is thermally coupled to the second side of the superlattice. A Seebeck tensor of the superlattice body is ambipolar.

Abstract: Provided are electrical routing structures for installing on buildings and for interconnecting adjacent rows of building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules at the ends of these rows. The electrical routing structures may be also used for sealing interfaces with other building components, such as asphalt shingles. An electrical routing structure may include a base, top flap, side flap, and one or two connectors. After the structure is installed, the base is aligned with photovoltaic portions of BIPV modules in one row and bridges a gap between photovoltaic portions of BIPV modules in two adjacent rows. The connectors may be used to interconnect BIPV modules positioned at the ends of two adjacent rows.

Abstract: A conductive adhesive sheet includes a conductive adhesive layer, and a light reflective layer formed on one surface in the thickness direction of the conductive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A solar cell module comprises: a solar panel in which a plurality of solar cells converting sunlight into electrical power on both front and back surfaces are sandwiched between front and back light-transmissive members via a filler; an outer frame into which the solar panel is fitted; and a DC-AC converting circuit that converts the power generated by the solar cells and is attached to the outer frame.

Abstract: A device has at least one element collecting solar radiation and a layer arranged above the at least one element and having a conductive structure. The at least one element is configured so that an electrical voltage can be applied between the conductive structures and the at least one element, thereby generating an electrical field at the layer for removing particles therefrom.

Abstract: Tensioned sheet-metal based solar panels and structures for supporting the same are disclosed. The sheet metal based solar panels can include a flexible photovoltaic solar module laminated onto a thin, flexible metal sheet. Such solar panels can be mounted on and tensioned within a support frame that is twisted out of plane with respect to a reference planar datum surface. The resulting surface can be a hyperbolic paraboloid, which can be aesthetically pleasing while improving structural stability and maximizing angular exposure to the sun.

Abstract: A solar cell module allows sunlight collected in a vertical direction to be propagated to a solar cell by horizontal reflection, thereby shortening a focal length of travel of the sunlight and reducing a thickness thereof. In the solar cell module which collects sunlight and converts solar energy to electrical energy, the sunlight is collected in a parallel fashion in preset sections, and then the sunlight is propagated to the solar cell by being reflected at least once in each section. This configuration makes it possible for the overall size and weight of the solar cell module to be reduced because the focal length along which received sunlight is collected is reduced by reducing a width of the light-collecting module collecting the sunlight. Since the light-collecting module is divided into preset sections, the sunlight is received via a plurality of convex and concave lenses and parabolic reflectors in each section.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a photovoltaic array system, a photovoltaic device of the photovoltaic array system, and a frame element of the photovoltaic device of the photovoltaic array system. The frame element includes a groove, a receiving hole and a metal wire. The groove extends along a longitudinal axial direction of the frame element for holding one lateral side of a photovoltaic panel. The receiving hole extends along the longitudinal axial direction for receiving the metal wire therein, and is parallel to the longitudinal axial direction.

Abstract: A glass sheet has an electrically conductive film having a sheet resistance in the range of 9.5 to 14.0 ohms/square; an emissivity in the range of 0.14 to 017 and an absorption coefficient of greater than 1.5×103 cm?1 in the wavelength range of 400-1100 nanometers, and a surface roughness of less than 15 nanometers Root Means Square. A glass sheet of another embodiment of the invention has an electrically conductive film having a phosphorous-fluorine doped tin oxide pyrolytically deposited film on the surface of the glass sheet, wherein the ratio of phosphorous precursor to tin precursor is in the range of greater than 0-0.4. The coated glass sheets of the invention can be used in the manufacture of multi sheet insulating units, OLEDs and solar cells.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for a lateral solar cell structure are disclosed herein. In particular, the present disclosure teaches a lateral solar cell structure that includes nanorods that are formed the during epitaxial growth process to produce electrodes extending into the absorber region. This structure allows for a long optical absorption length of the absorber, such as 0.5-3 microns, but also allows for carrier collection over sub-micron distances enabling high collection efficiency from materials with a sub-micron diffusion length. The disclosed method of manufacturing the lateral solar cell structure involves providing a substrate, and epitaxially growing an absorber region and an emitter region on the substrate. The emitter region comprises a plurality of nanorods extending into the absorber region. The absorber region and the nanorods are oppositely doped. The absorber region and the nanorods are also oppositely strained.

Abstract: A solar cell is provided with: a first conductivity layer comprising a first conductivity type material; a sensitizer layer formed on the first conductivity layer; and a second conductivity layer comprising a second conductivity type material and formed on the sensitizer layer. At least one of the first conductivity layer, the second conductivity layer and the sensitizer layer has a first semiconductor of a first film thickness and a second semiconductor of a second film thickness.

Abstract: A photovoltaic cell structure is disclosed that includes a buffer/passivation layer at a CdTe/Back contact interface. The buffer/passivation layer is formed from the same material that forms the n-type semiconductor active layer. In one embodiment, the buffer layer and the n-type semiconductor active layer are formed from cadmium sulfide (CdS). A method of forming a photovoltaic cell includes the step of forming the semiconductor active layers and the buffer/passivation layer within the same deposition chamber and using the same material source.

Abstract: This invention relates to photovoltaic cells, devices, methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: A thin film solar cell includes a substrate, a first electrode positioned on the substrate, a second electrode which is separated from the first electrode, and at least one photoelectric conversion unit positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode. A photoelectric conversion unit positioned farthest from an incident surface of light among the at least one photoelectric conversion unit includes a plurality of first depressions.

Abstract: To improve the conversion efficiency of a thin film solar cell constituted by a pin junction-type thin film layer. Specifically, a thin film solar cell including a laminate which includes first diffusion layer made of semiconductor having p-type or n-type conductivity, a film-forming layer made of semiconductor having lower conductivity than the first diffusion layer, and second diffusion layer made of semiconductor having different polarity from the film-forming layer inside is provided. The first diffusion layer and the second diffusion layer have impurities distributed in a film-thickness direction with a concentration gradient.

Abstract: In order to improve a thin film solar cell with an amorphous silicon absorber layer being in single or in tandem configuration, the addressed absorber layer of a-Si:H is manufactured by plasma enhanced vapor deposition in an RF-SiH4 plasma, wherein the deposition is performed at at least one of at the process pressure below 0.5 mbar and of at an RF power density below 370 W/14000 cm2.

Abstract: A thin-film photovoltaic devices includes transparent conductive oxide which has embedded within it nanowires at less than 2% nominal shadowing area. The nanowires enhance the electrical conductivity of the conductive oxide.

Abstract: Methods for improving the efficiency of solar cells, and a solar cell thereof. One aspect involves a solar cell with a semiconductor layer (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) with a natural band gap NB (NB2, NB3, NB4, NB5, NB6, NB7). This semiconductor layer also has at least one electrode (100, 101, 110, 111, 120, 121) designed to produce an ambient voltage V (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5, V6, V7) into the layer. The incoming photons therefore experience a modified NB?V=B band gap (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7), referred here to as the apparent band gap. Photons with E>B1 will be absorbed into the band gap B, and the electron in the semiconductor valence band will get excited onto the conduction band thus resulting in photocurrent. The ability to tune the apparent band gap B provides an enormous strength to optimize the incoming photon collection.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion element comprising: a photoelectric conversion layer; and a plurality of metal nanoparticles arranged in the form of a two-dimensional array on the photoelectric conversion layer on its principal face side that is opposite to its light receiving face, wherein the plurality of metal nanoparticles are arranged with a particle density that is equal to or greater than 5.0×108/cm2 and is equal to or smaller than 3.0×109/cm2.

Abstract: A solar cell is disclosed. A substrate includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the substrate is of a first type. A through hole passes through the substrate, wherein the substrate includes a third surface in the through hole. An insulating layer is on the third surface in the through hole and extends to be over the second surface of the substrate. A first thin film semiconductor layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the first thin film semiconductor layer is of a first type. A transparent conductive layer is on the first thin film semiconductor layer. A through hole connection layer is disposed in the through hole and extends to be over the first surface and the second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: This composition for an antireflective film includes a translucent binder, wherein the translucent binder contains either one or both of a polymer type binder and a non-polymer type binder, a content of the translucent binder is in a range of 10 parts by mass to 90 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of a total amount of components other than a dispersion medium, and a refractive index of an antireflective film which is formed by curing the composition for an antireflective film is in a range of 1.70 to 1.90. This method for manufacturing an antireflective film includes: applying the above-described composition for an antireflective film onto a transparent conductive film by a wet coating method to form an antireflective coating film; and curing the antireflective coating film to form an antireflective film.

Abstract: Disclosed are a solar cell apparatus and a method for manufacturing the same. The solar cell apparatus includes a substrate including a cell region and an outer peripheral region surrounding the cell region, a cell in the cell region, and a connection electrode connected to the cell and provided in the outer peripheral region. The cell includes a back electrode on the substrate, a light absorbing part on the back electrode, and a front electrode on the light absorbing part. The connection electrode extends from the back electrode.

Abstract: A method for producing a Dye-Sensitized Solar cell (DSC) comprising a substrate, a working electrode, a back contact for extracting photo-generated electrons, an electrolyte, and a counter electrode where the back contact and/or the counter electrode is formed by a porous conductive powder layer, PCPL. The PCPL is prepared by the following steps: a. powder preparation; b. powder ink preparation; c. powder ink deposition; d. powder layer heating; e. powder layer compaction; and f. powder layer after treatment.

Abstract: Disclosed are a sealing material for solar cell modules and a manufacturing method thereof capable of endowing good transparency and heat resistance to the sealing material for solar cell modules while using a polyethylene-based resin. The disclosed sealing material for solar cell modules uses a polyethylene-based resin with a density of 0.900 g/cm3 or less, and an MFR between 0.1 g/10 min and 1.0 g/10 min. The sealing material is obtained by melt molding a resin composition containing a polyethylene-based resin with density 0.890 g/cm3 or less, and a polymerization initiator contained at 0.02 mass % or more but less than 0.5 mass % of the composition, wherein the density difference of the resin composition before and after the melt molding is within 0.05 g/cm3, and the MFR difference of the resin composition before and after the melt molding is 1.0 g/10 min or greater.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module for converting light energy into electrical energy. The photovoltaic module has a convex curvature which is exposed outward. The photovoltaic module prevents sagging, which would otherwise occur due to the increased weight caused by an increase in size.

Abstract: A single-junction photovoltaic cell includes a doped layer comprising a dopant diffused into a semiconductor substrate; a patterned conducting layer formed on the doped layer; a semiconductor layer comprising the semiconductor substrate located on the doped layer on a surface of the doped layer opposite the patterned conducting layer; and an ohmic contact layer formed on the semiconductor layer.