Abstract: A respiratory mask body defining a first chamber and a second chamber is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body includes one or more inlet ports adapted to receive one or more breathing air source components in communication with the first chamber and a fluid intake communication component allows communication of air from the first chamber to the second chamber during inhalation by a wearer.

Abstract: A respiratory mask body defining a breathable air zone for a wearer and having a shut-off valve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the mask body includes one or more inlet ports configured to receive one or more breathing air source components. The shut-off valve is operable between a closed position and an open position, and when in a closed position the shut-off valve prevents fluid communication between the one or more inlet ports and the breathable air zone and the shut-off valve returns to an open position in the absence of an applied force.

Abstract: A respirator apparatus includes a respirator body, a filter cartridge receiver integral with and extending from the respirator body, and a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a nozzle element being integral with the filter cartridge. The respirator body and filter cartridge are configured to be fluidically coupled through sleeve-fit engagement between the filter cartridge receiver and nozzle element and the filter cartridge receiver and nozzle element define an airflow channel.

Abstract: A strap retaining device having an actuation arm that may engage a retaining tab is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the strap retaining device includes a frame, a retention tab pivotally connected to the frame, and an actuation arm connected to the frame and having a first actuation element movable towards the retention tab from a neutral position to an actuated. The first actuation ramp is movable in a first plane to cause the retention tab to move in a second plane that is perpendicular to the first plane.

Abstract: A pleated molded filtering face piece respirator to be worn upon the face of a wearer and for providing filtering including at least one layer of moldable flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material for providing a plurality of perforations for allowing for the free passage of air through the openwork plastic. A layer of moldable filter material for filtering impurities in the air, the one layer of flexible plastic material formed from openwork flexible plastic material and the layer of filter material for filtering impurities in the air lying one on top of the other to form a moldable multilayer of flexible plastic material and filter material. The moldable multilayer of flexible plastic material and filter material are pleated into pleated material and molded to form the pleated filtering face piece respirator to a desired configuration where the one layer of openwork flexible plastic material forms a support layer to carry the layer of filter material.

Abstract: Provided are a multi-layered nonwoven fabric, comprising: an outer layer formed of a spunlaced nonwoven fabric including at least one of a bamboo fiber and a polyethyleneterephthalate (PET)-based fiber; a middle layer formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric; and an inner layer formed of a melt blown nonwoven fabric or a melt blown-spunlaced nonwoven fabric, wherein the outer layer comprises an allergen inactivation agent; a method of manufacturing the same; and an anti-allergic product including the same. The multi-layered nonwoven fabric can exhibit good air permeability and weatherability, and even more, can inactivate an allergen and thus exhibit anti-allergic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust mask. The dust mask of the present invention comprises: a mask main body in a shape enclosing the nose and mouth areas; a ring-shaped eyepiece, the outer perimeter of which is bound to the periphery of the main body; and a shape retainer detachably provided on an inner surface of the main body. In particular, the shape retainer is a thin film which is not pervious to fluid and which has an intake hole and a discharge hole, an outer perimeter contacting a joining portion between the main body and the eyepiece, and a contactless passage connected from the end of the outer perimeter to the intake hole by means of a plurality of projecting guides radially formed on a surface thereof. The dust mask of the present invention does not exhibit loss of filtering ability of the mask main body caused by contact. Thus, the dust filtering efficiency of the dust mask is significantly improved over conventional masks.

Abstract: A device includes a core, a membrane, at least one first electrode coupled to the core, at least one second electrode coupled to the core or the membrane and a collapsible electroactive polymer element. The collapsible polymer element is configured to extend from or extend around at least a portion of the core where the element is in an expanded configuration without application of a voltage and in a collapsed configuration with the application of the voltage or in a collapsed configuration without application of a voltage and in an expanded configuration with the application of the voltage. The voltage is applied via the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions suitable for use as alternatives or substitutes for natural tobacco. Disclosed compositions include combustible products comprising leafy material from one or more plants classified in the brassicaceae or spinnacia plant family. Also disclosed are methods for the manufacture and use of the disclosed compositions.

Abstract: A cover for use with an electronic cigarette assembly is provided. The cover includes a sheet defining at least one cutout that generally corresponds in size to a push button of the electronic cigarette assembly, and an adhesive layer applied to one side of the sheet for adhering the sheet to the cover. A related method of applying the cover to an electronic cigarette assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A portable vaporization apparatus is a is a compact re-useable apparatus that attaches to an existing electrical source, such as a battery pack of an existing electronic cigarette/personal vaporizer, in order to vaporize a plurality of dried solid compounds as well as liquid compounds with a low viscosity into an inhalable aerosol. The portable vaporization apparatus utilizes a mouth piece, a lower housing which contains an interior chamber, a battery mount, and a wickless ceramic heating element. The ceramic heating element is securely engaged to the battery mount which is engaged to the lower housing forming a hermetic seal at the lower portion. The ceramic heating element is positioned within the interior chamber while the upper portion of the interior chamber is temporarily sealed by the mouth piece. With vaporizable material in the interior chamber, the user would connect the electrical source powering the ceramic heating element.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electronic cigarette includes an atomizer and a power supply element for charging the atomizer. The power supply element is a farad capacitor. The electronic cigarette of the present invention utilizes the farad capacitor instead of the traditional batteries to charge, so as to achieve the technical effects of safely and reliably charging and discharging, charging rapidly, and having more charging and discharging times and simple structure, and being manufactured at lower cost. In addition, the volume of the farad capacitor is small; therefore, releasing more internal space of the electronic cigarette for other elements.

Abstract: Thermal insulation comprising a boundary comprising a first boundary section, a second boundary section and a third boundary section which connects the first and second boundary sections together; and an internal insulating region inside the boundary and configured to thermally insulate the first boundary section from the second boundary section; wherein the third boundary section follows an indirect path between the first and second boundary sections. An apparatus configured to volatilize components of smokable material, comprising the insulation, is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cigarette mainstream smoke component adsorbent including particulate activated carbon, and a glucan film supported by the particulate activated carbon. Also, the present invention provides a cigarette filter including the cigarette mainstream smoke component adsorbent.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to porous carbon and methods of preparing porous carbon. In some embodiments, the prepared porous carbon exhibits eithanced selectivity for hydrogen cyanide (HCN), In one embodiment, the method comprises impregnating activated carbon with a metal oxide, such as zinc oxide. The carbon is suitable for use in smoke filtration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial eyelashes and, more particularly, to a system and method for attaching, the artificial eyelashes to a tape strip. The system includes an elongated strip having an edge that runs along a length of the elongated strip. A plurality of artificial eyelashes are attached along the length of the elongated strip, each of the artificial eyelashes having a lash end, with the artificial eyelashes attached with the strip such that the lash ends are not flush with the edge of the elongated strip.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to devices and methods for applying cosmetic products. One embodiment comprises a pre-moistened applicator configured for single use to provide a hygienic application of a cosmetic product such as mascara to the eyes, the pre-moistened applicator comprising a body member comprising a plurality of extensions configured for engagement with a user's eyelashes, an attachment member configured for removable attachment to an external apparatus, a reservoir comprising a cosmetic product, and an individually-sealed package to enclose the pre-moistened applicator. Such a pre-moistened applicator can make application of a cosmetic product more convenient and hygienic.

Abstract: An applicator having a concave surface comprising a non-absorbing elastomeric material is effective in topically compositions to minimize the appearance of fine facial hair on women.

Abstract: An aerosol spray dispensing comb for applying an aerosolized spray compound to strands of hair through multiple prongs comprising a connection for fluidly mating with a receiving connection in an aerosol can spray nozzle, at least two hollow prongs for dispensing an aerosolized spray, with each of the hollow prongs having proximal and distal ends and lateral sides with a plurality of apertures along the lateral sides. The proximal ends are fluidly attached to the connection in the aerosol can and the distal ends are closed.

Abstract: It describes a method for assessing hair conditions, conceived to prescribe a customized cosmetic treatment and/or product, comprising the following steps: A) obtaining information about the hair of at least one user by means of at least one questionnaire with at least one question that combines parameters of tactile perception of hair with at least three attributes, defined by softness, combing and coarseness; B) inserting the information obtained in step A in a matrix for classification of hair damages, in order to obtain at least one classification about the hair conditions of the user; C) associating the classification about the hair condition of the user obtained in step B with the characteristics of at least one cosmetic product stored in a database that stores registrations of at least one cosmetic product, in order to obtain at least one result about the customized cosmetic treatment and/or product; and D) prescribing to the user at least one customized cosmetic treatment and/or product according to t

Abstract: A hair straightening iron including and an air heating device in air flow with the blower. The hair straightening iron includes a hose functionally coupled to the blower. The hair straightening iron includes an iron in airflow communication with the air heating device. The iron includes a body consisting essentially of a material having a thermal conductivity of greater than about 0.1 kW/(m*K). The iron includes an interior channel within the body having an effective ratio of channel area to cross-sectional flow area greater than about 90. The interior channel includes a plurality of heat transfer vanes. The iron includes a straight edge extending along a length of the body and including an elongated nozzle extending along a majority of the length of the straight edge through which heated air exits the iron. The nozzle includes an array of holes.

Abstract: A hair styling device is described, having a body defining a chamber adapted to accommodate a length of hair, with the length of hair being styled while it is located within the chamber. The chamber has a primary opening through which the length of hair may pass into the chamber. A rotatable element is provided which is adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the primary opening. An elongate member is located within the chamber, the length of hair being wound around the elongate member by the rotatable element. The device has a pressing part adapted to press a portion of the length of hair towards the primary opening.

Abstract: A method of treating hair more precisely including providing a hair treatment composition in a foam dispenser, dispensing the hair treatment composition directly onto the hair as a foam, leaving the foam on the hair, and rinsing the foam from the hair. The foam dispenser includes a reservoir for holding the hair treatment composition, an extended nozzle connected to the reservoir, and one or more nozzle orifices. The one or more nozzle orifices has a total orifice area of from about 5 mm2 to about 80 mm2. The extended nozzle has a protrusion length of from about 20 mm to about 125 mm. The foam has a specific volume of from about 4 ml/g to about 20 ml/g.

Abstract: An efficiency enhancing device for replaceable cosmetic skincare pads includes a main body with a containing space, a motor installed in the main body, a driving platform installed at the top end of the main body and electrically connected to the motor and having first ribs on a surface of the driving platform, a propping platform installed at a position corresponding to the driving platform and having bumps formed on a side corresponding to the first ribs, such that the driving platform can be driven by the motor to drive the propping platform to move up and down, and a carrying platform disposed above the propping platform for installing the skincare pad. The carrying platform moves up and down by the propping platform and the driving platform to touch a user's skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator comprising at least two molded applicator parts that define a portion of an applicator head. The at least two molded applicator parts have a respective first molded surface and a second molded surface defined thereon which meet at an interface defined on an outer surface of the applicator head and at least one projection is formed at the interface. The at least one projection comprises a projection from the first molded surface and a projection from the adjacent second molded surface. The cosmetic applicator of the present invention may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as on skin or on keratinous fibers in the area of mascara application, lash care, nail care, mascara removal, lip application, hair coloring and hair repair etc.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to methods of dry stripping boron-carbon films. In one embodiment, alternating plasmas of hydrogen and oxygen are used to remove a boron-carbon film. In another embodiment, co-flowed oxygen and hydrogen plasma is used to remove a boron-carbon containing film. A nitrous oxide plasma may be used in addition to or as an alternative to either of the above oxygen plasmas. In another embodiment, a plasma generated from water vapor is used to remove a boron-carbon film. The boron-carbon removal processes may also include an optional polymer removal process prior to removal of the boron-carbon films. The polymer removal process includes exposing the boron-carbon film to NF3 to remove from the surface of the boron-carbon film any carbon-based polymers generated during a substrate etching process.

Abstract: A method of cleaning a substrate such as semiconductor substrate for IC fabrication is described that includes cleaning the semiconductor substrate with a mixture of ozone and one of an acid and a base. Exemplary acids and bases include HCl, HF, and NH4OH. The cleaning mixture may further include de-ionized water. In an embodiment, the mixture is sprayed onto a heated substrate surface.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to methods and apparatus for mitigating high metal concentrations in photoresist residue and recycling sulfuric acid (H2SO4) in single wafer cleaning tools. In some embodiments, a disclosed single wafer cleaning tool has a processing chamber that houses a semiconductor substrate. A high oxidative treatment unit may apply a high oxidative chemical pre-treatment to the semiconductor substrate to remove a photoresist residue having metal impurities from the semiconductor substrate in a manner that results in a contaminant remainder. A SPM cleaning unit apply a sulfuric-peroxide mixture (SPM) cleaning solution to the semiconductor substrate to remove the contaminant remainder from the semiconductor substrate as an SPM effluent. The SPM effluent is provided to a recycling unit configured to recover sulfuric acid (H2SO4) from the SPM effluent and to provide the recovered H2SO4to the SPM cleaning unit via a feedback conduit.

Abstract: A system for on-wing engine washing and water reclamation includes a fluid applicator configured to introduce a cleaning liquid containing at least water into an engine while the engine is being operated, a trough positioned adjacent to the engine, and a collection conduit operatively positioned between an exit end of the engine and the trough to collect an air/liquid effluent mixture leaving the exit end of the engine and deliver at least a portion of the air/liquid effluent mixture to the trough. The collection conduit has an outlet that deposits collected liquid effluent into the trough, and further includes a series of diversion plates positioned within the collection conduit to separate liquid droplets from the air/liquid effluent mixture.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for cleaning an anilox roll and/or ink chamber of a converter. The system includes: a water supply (10a) adapted to supply water through an automatically controllable water supply valve (11a) to wash anilox roll and/or ink chamber; a cleaning solution supply (20a) adapted to supply a cleaning solution through an automatically controllable cleaning solution supply valve (21a) to clean the anilox roll and/or ink chamber; and a programmable controller (70) programmed to operate the automatically controllable valves (11a,21a) so as to deliver a timed sequence of water and cleaning solution to the cleaning part upon the occurrence of a cleaning cycle initiation condition.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition in unit dose form wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.2 mg of active starch degrading enzyme per gram of composition and wherein the weight of the composition is less than about 25 grams.

Abstract: A silicon wafer cleaning method is provided. Firstly, a silicon wafer is provided. Then, a polymer cleaning step is performed to clean a surface of the silicon wafer. After the polymer cleaning step, a deionized water/carbon dioxide gas discharging step is performed, so that the charges accumulated on the surface of the silicon wafer can be instantly removed. After the deionized water/carbon dioxide gas discharging step, two or more particle removing steps are performed. In addition, an air-jet step is performed during the time interval between every two sub-steps of a single particle removing step. Consequently, the cleaning efficiency of removing the particles will be enhanced.

Abstract: A substrate cleaning apparatus includes: a pure water supply line provided with a pure water flow regulator and a pure water supply valve; chemical supply lines each provided with a chemical flow regulator and a chemical supply valve; a merging line where pure water and a plurality of liquid chemicals meet to form a cleaning liquid; a cleaning liquid supply line configured to supply the cleaning liquid to a substrate; and a controller configured to control the pure water flow regulator, the pure water supply valve, the chemical flow regulators, and the chemical supply valves such that the pure water and the plurality of liquid chemicals are present at a predetermined ratio at a meeting point.

Abstract: There is provided a substrate processing apparatus including: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate on which a resist pattern is formed; a rinse solution supply unit configured to supply a rinse solution onto the substrate held by the substrate holder; a vapor supply unit configured to supply vapor of a first processing solution, which hydrophobicizes the resist pattern, onto the substrate on which the rinse solution is supplied from the rinse solution supply unit; and a rinse solution removing unit configured to remove the rinse solution from the substrate in an atmosphere including the vapor of the first processing solution supplied from the vapor supply unit.

Abstract: A dishwasher is provided that may include a tub; first and second racks disposed in the tub to accommodate objects to be washed; a lower arm having a lower arm chamber that allows wash water to flow thereinto, an arm channel that communicates with the lower arm chamber through an arm channel communication hole to spray the wash water onto the second rack, a detachable chamber separated from the lower arm chamber by a chamber partition wall, and a chamber communication hole provided in the chamber partition wall to allow the lower arm chamber to communicate with the detachable part chamber; a tower nozzle provided to the second rack to spray the wash water onto the first rack; and a tower connection part withdrawable from the detachable chamber according to water pressure in the detachable chamber and adapted to supply the wash water to the tower nozzle when withdrawn from the detachable chamber.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for processing substrates using acoustic energy. In one aspect, the invention can be a system for processing flat articles comprising: a support supporting a flat article; a dispenser applying liquid to a first surface of the flat article; a transducer assembly comprising: a transmitting structure having a longitudinal axis; a first set of transducers acoustically coupled to the transmitting structure in a spaced apart manner on a first side of the longitudinal axis; a second set of transducers acoustically coupled to the transmitting structure in a spaced apart manner on a second side of the longitudinal axis; the transducers of the first and second sets staggered along the longitudinal axis; and wherein when the dispenser applies liquid to the first surface of the flat article, a film of liquid is formed between the transmitting structure and the first surface of the flat article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dishwasher (1) comprising a door (2), a control panel (3) disposed at the upper side of the door (2), a latch (4) disposed on the door (2) and providing the door (2) to be releasably locked, an on/off switch (5) disposed on the door (2) that provides the dishwasher (1) to be energized or to turn off the supplied energy, a control card (6) providing to perform an automatic washing program (P) the parameters of which are determined according to data such as dirt level of the dishes and temperature of the wash water, a single start button (7) providing the automatic washing program (P) to be started by the user pressing thereon and a display (8) that provides the user to monitor the data relating to the washing process and wherein changes can be made in the washing program or the display (8) language (L) by means of a single start button (7).

Abstract: A telescopic stick foldable in two portions (100), to be used for hiking, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, is made up of at least four tubular portions: an upper telescopic tubular part (200) provided with a grip (60), a first intermediate telescopic tubular part (300), a second intermediate telescopic tubular part (400), the telescopic parts sliding one in the other and fixable in position by locking elements, and a lower tubular part (500) terminating with a pointed end (1) connected to the second intermediate part adjacent to it. The lower tubular part (500) is restrained to the remaining parts by a rope (2) which traverses at least the second intermediate part (400), so that the stick can be folded in two parts, bringing the telescopic parts into a position of minimum extension and folding the lower part (500) on the others after having released it from the adjacent intermediate part.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate base layer that has a first end and a second end. A rain-fly having a first end and a second end is coupled to the base layer and configured to be spaced apart from the base layer such that the rain-fly and the base layer define an internal volume. At least a portion of the rain-fly is movable between an open configuration in which the internal volume can be accessed, and a closed configuration in which the internal volume is substantially sealed. A vent is disposed in the rain-fly and is configured to allow ventilation into the internal volume when the rain-fly is in the closed configuration. Tensioning members are coupled to the base layer and are configured to be coupled to support members to suspend the apparatus off the ground.

Abstract: A collapsible interactive personal privacy shelter for changing into and out of clothing and wet suits may be used in association with cold water activities, which is portable and convenient for use in both cold and warm climates. The preferred embodiment is of non see through, water resistant, translucent textile, partially insulated, trapezoidal in shape, having a triangular shaped flexible rubber pedestal and foam rubber changing matt. The textile is open at the top with a draw cord insulated hood, and forms an enclosure resting upon a user's shoulders, and is entered through a zippered opening running vertically down the front. Openings on either side of the enclosure are covered by wind flaps open on one side secured by hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: A composite structure with tailored anisotropic energy flow is described. The structure consists of an array of two-dimensional electrodes with anisotropic geometrical shapes on a semiconductor or semimetal layer that in turn is on a metal baselayer. An applied voltage between the two-dimensional electrode array and the baselayer renders the regions under the electrodes insulating such that the anisotropic regions interact with energy flow in the semiconductor or semimetal layer. Depending on the orientation of the anisotropic insulating regions with respect to the principal direction of energy flow, the energy flow in the semiconductor or semimetal layer is greater in a principal direction and is lower in an opposite direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermoelectric module including at least one thermoelectric element (3, 3p, 3n) which is capable of generating an electric current by means of a temperature gradient applied between two of the surfaces thereof, one so-called first surface (4a) from among said surfaces having an area that is greater than that of the other so-called second surface (4b), said module being configured to establish an exchange of heat between said first surface (4a) and a first fluid, and to establish an exchange of heat between said second surface (4b) and a second fluid, said second fluid having a heat-exchange coefficient that is greater than that of said first fluid. The invention further relates to a thermoelectric device including such a module.

Abstract: A thermal stress of electrode members (121 to 123) due to an operation temperature may be relaxed by thermal stress relaxation layers (141 to 144), and thus peeling of the electrode members (121 to 123) due to thermal stress at the operation temperature may be prevented in a satisfactory manner. Furthermore, diffusion of a constituent component of the thermoelectric conversion members (111 and 112) due to the operation temperature and the like may be prevented by diffusion prevention layers (151 to 154), and thus durability and stability of the thermoelectric conversion module (100) may be improved.

Abstract: A thermoelectric generator includes: a heat-receiving plate being adapted to receive heat; a cooling plate being maintained at a low temperature as compared with the heat-receiving plate; a thermoelectric module being interposed between the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate; a first O-ring being interposed between the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate to surround an outside of the thermoelectric module; a bolt with which the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate are connected to each other at an outside of the first O-ring; and an elastic coil spring being provided as an assisting member on the bolt to bias the heat-receiving plate and the cooling plate in a mutually approaching direction.

Abstract: A thermoelectric device is disclosed which includes metal thermal terminals protruding from a top surface of an IC, connected to vertical thermally conductive conduits made of interconnect elements of the IC. Lateral thermoelectric elements are connected to the vertical conduits at one end and heatsinked to the IC substrate at the other end. The lateral thermoelectric elements are thermally isolated by interconnect dielectric materials on the top side and field oxide on the bottom side. When operated in a generator mode, the metal thermal terminals are connected to a heat source and the IC substrate is connected to a heat sink. Thermal power flows through the vertical conduits to the lateral thermoelectric elements, which generate an electrical potential. The electrical potential may be applied to a component or circuit in the IC. The thermoelectric device may be integrated into an IC without adding fabrication cost or complexity.

Abstract: There is provided a solar battery module including a plurality of solar batter cells arranged on a same plane with a predetermined gap area, a light-receiving-surface side protecting member and a rear-surface side protecting member sandwiching the solar battery cells therebetween, and an irreversible temperature indicator that is provided on an outer surface of a non-light-receiving surface side of the rear-surface side protecting member. The irreversible temperature indicator changes its color when a temperature rises to a predetermined color-changing temperature and maintains a color-changed status even when the temperature is decreased from the color-changing temperature to indicate a temperature rise to the predetermined color-changing temperature.

Abstract: A method for producing a solar battery cell which hardly causes an electric short circuit at the cut end surface of a solar battery element is provided. A method for producing a solar battery cell in which a solar battery cell is obtained from an elongated solar battery element including an elongated flexible base material, a first electrode layer, a light absorbing layer, and a second electrode layer in this order, and the method includes a partial removal step of forming one or more partial removal portion each extending like a belt at a plurality of parts in the surface of the solar battery element by partially removing layers of the second electrode layer through to the light absorbing layer or the second electrode layer through to the first electrode layer, and a cutting step of cutting the solar battery element at the partial removal portion.

Abstract: A solar cell module has a multiple reflection cavity formed by two parallel solar cell layers. A dye sensitized solar cell layer fills the multiple reflection cavity. The mechanism helps improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency. The fabricating method of the same is also described.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a solar electrical generator system includes a housing having a top side that is substantially transparent to solar radiation, and plurality of panels each having a passive face having reflective material, and an active face having reflective material and one or more photovoltaic (PV) cells. The plurality of panels are mounted within the housing substantially transversely to the top side and parallel to one another, such that solar radiation entering the housing through the top side and impinging a passive face of one panel is at least partially reflected thereby onto an active face of a neighboring panel.

Abstract: In an example, the present invention provides a solar tracker apparatus. In an example, the apparatus comprises a center of mass with an adjustable hanger assembly configured with a clam shell clamp assembly on the adjustable hanger assembly and a cylindrical torque tube comprising a plurality of torque tubes configured together in a continuous length from a first end to a second end such that the center of mass is aligned with a center of rotation of the cylindrical torque tubes to reduce a load of a drive motor operably coupled to the cylindrical torque tube. Further details of the present example, among others, can be found throughout the present specification and more particularly below.