Patents Issued in September 4, 2014
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Publication number: 20140246066Abstract: An integrated circuit may include a substrate and a dielectric layer formed over the substrate. A plurality of p-type thermoelectric elements and a plurality of n-type thermoelectric elements may be disposed within the dielectric layer. The p-type thermoelectric elements and the n-type thermoelectric elements may be connected in series while alternating between the p-type and the n-type thermoelectric elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES TECHNOLOGYInventors: Baoxing CHEN, Patrick M. McGUINNESS, William Allan LANE, Jane CORNETT
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Publication number: 20140246067Abstract: A method for the low-cost production of sheet-like thermocouples comprises the following steps: —providing an electrically and thermally conductive substrate having at least one clearance, which subdivides the substrate into substrate regions, —fitting thermolegs onto the substrate, wherein each thermoleg is connected to a region of the substrate on a hot side and on a cold side, —applying an encapsulation, so that at least each thermoleg is enclosed and the encapsulation enters into a material bond with the regions of the substrate, —separating parts of the substrate in such a way as to prevent a flow of electric current between the regions of the substrate through the at least one clearance. The invention also relates to a substrate that is suitable for carrying out the method and to a thermocouple that can be produced by the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Stefan Hoppe
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Publication number: 20140246068Abstract: A metal connector profile for the electrical connection and interconnection of back-contact solar cells is described. In addition, a solar module as well as a method for manufacturing such a solar module are described as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Hans-Joachim KROKOSZINSKI, Henrico RUNGE, Patrick ZERRER, Anika PRIESSNER
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Publication number: 20140246069Abstract: Photovoltaic module (11) comprising a plurality of electrically connected photovoltaic cells (12), characterized in that it has a square shape and comprises at least two contact pads (17, 18) in each corner of the module so as to comprise at least four connectors (14, 15) on each edge (21; 22; 23; 24) of the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Commissariat a L'energie Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Nicolas Chaintreuil, Paul Messaoudi, Eric Pilat
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Publication number: 20140246070Abstract: A thin film solar module having a series connection is described. The thin film solar module has a back electrode layer that is divided into regions by a first set of structuring lines, a photoactive semiconductor layer that is arranged on the back electrode layer and divided by a second set of structuring lines, and a front electrode layer that is arranged on the side of the photoactive semiconductor layer opposite the back electrode layer and divided into regions by a third set of structuring lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Franz Karg
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Publication number: 20140246071Abstract: An organic device, including an organic compound having charge-transporting ability (i.e., transporting holes and/or electrons) and/or including organic light emissive molecules capable of emitting at least one of fluorescent light or phosphorescent light, has a charge transfer complex-contained layer including a charge transfer complex formed upon contact of an organic hole-transporting compound and molybdenum trioxide via a manner of lamination or mixing thereof, so that the organic hole-transporting compound is in a state of radical cation (i.e., positively charged species) in the charge transfer complex-contained layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Junji Kido, Toshio Matsumoto, Takwshi Nakada
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Publication number: 20140246072Abstract: An optimization engine determines an optimal configuration for a solar power system projected onto a target surface. The optimization engine identifies an alignment axis that passes through a vertex a boundary associated with the target surface and then constructs horizontal or vertical spans that represent contiguous areas where solar modules may be placed. The optimization engine populates each span with solar modules and aligns the solar modules within adjacent spans to one another. The optimization engine then generates a performance estimate for a collection of populated spans. By generating different spans with different solar module types and orientations, the optimization engine is configured to identify an optimal solar power system configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SUNRUN, INC.Inventors: Gary WAYNE, Billy HINNERS
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Publication number: 20140246073Abstract: Disclosed are a solar cell and a solar cell module using the same. The solar cell includes a back electrode on a support substrate; a light absorbing part on a top surface and one side of the back electrode; and a front electrode on a top surface and one side of the light absorbing part and directly making contact with a top surface of the support substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: Gi Gon Park
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Publication number: 20140246074Abstract: A solar module, more particularly a thin-film solar module having a plurality of solar cells connected in series for the photovoltaic generation of power, is described. The solar module has two voltage terminals of opposite polarity, which are each connected to an external surface of the module. Each of the two leads is electrically connected to a separate terminal device. Each of the two terminal housings is attached to the outer surface of the module. The two leads are electrically interconnected through a flyback diode, and the two terminal devices are electrically connected by a ribbon cable that is arranged between the two terminal housings and attached to the external surface of the module. A manufacturing method for the solar module is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCEInventors: Matthias Doech, Robert Gass, Thomas Happ, Jan Boris Philipp, Mitja Rateiczak, Walter Stetter, Lars Voland
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Publication number: 20140246075Abstract: A solar energy collector includes a generally tubular housing or multiple tubular housings each having an open end for receipt of solar rays which are then reflected from a generally conical mirror within the housing onto solar cells lining the inside surface of the housing. Various mechanisms are utilized to favorably orient the housing or otherwise direct the solar rays and to maximize the incidence of reflected solar rays onto solar cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Glenn M. Goldsby
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Publication number: 20140246076Abstract: Thermal device comprising a thermal part (20) comprising a multitude of heat-transfer tubes (21) for the passage of a heat-transfer fluid, characterized in that it comprises a light guide (10) placed above the thermal part (20), this light guide (10) having an optical property allowing an incident light ray to be guided in various exit directions depending or the angle of incidence of the incident light ray, so as to orient most of the incident light onto the heat-transfer tubes (21) at low incidence, such as in winter, and to beside these heat-transfer tubes (21) at high incidence, such as in summer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique et aux Energies AlternativesInventors: Eric Pilat, Mickael Albaric
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Publication number: 20140246077Abstract: A device for fastening panel-shaped mats, in particular flexible photovoltaic solar panels, to a supporting structure, has at least one clamping clip (10) in the shape of a section of a plastic profiled body. The clip has opposing profiled limbs (12, 14) forming a clamping space (18) for a holding region (8) of the mat received in it. In the clamping space, the profiled limbs (12, 14) rest with a resilient clamping force against the upper face and the lower face of the holding region (8). The profiled limb (14), which in the clamped state rests against the lower face of the holding region (8) facing the supporting structure, forms a fixing surface (26) on its outer face provided with a connecting element (30) for attaching to the supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Gottlieb Binder GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Konstantinos Poulakis
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Publication number: 20140246078Abstract: A composite insulating panel comprises an external sheet, an internal sheet, and an insulating body between the external sheet and the internal sheet. There is a photovoltaic solar collector module on the external surface of the external sheet and a connector for interconnecting between the photovoltaic solar collector module and another photovoltaic solar collector module. The panel has a through hole for receiving a housing, of the connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: James Carolan, Gregory Flynn
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Publication number: 20140246079Abstract: Disclosed are a solar cell module and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell module includes a substrate, a solar cell panel located on the substrate and including a plurality of solar cells, a buffer sheet on the solar cell panel, and a bus bar connected to one of the solar cells while passing through the buffer sheet. The method of fabricating a solar cell module includes forming a solar cell panel including a plurality of solar cells on a substrate, forming a buffer sheet including a bus bar connected to one of the solar cells, and locating the buffer sheet including the bus bar on the solar cell panel. The bus bar passes through the buffer sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: Bong Seok Moon
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Publication number: 20140246080Abstract: Provided are a solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same. The method includes: preparing a bottom substrate including sequentially stacked first and second portions, each of the first and second portions including a plurality of grains, wherein the maximum grain size of the second portion is less than the minimum grains size of the first portion; exposing the first portion of the bottom substrate by removing the second portion of the bottom substrate; and forming a photovoltaic conversion layer on the first portion of the bottom substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Hogyeong YUN
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Publication number: 20140246081Abstract: A photovoltaic converter device includes a photovoltaic conversion layer containing a plurality of nanoparticles in a first material in a dispersed state, wherein the nanoparticles include a second material in particles and a third material that coats the second material, the third material having a band gap E3 that is greater than a band gap E1 of the first material, and greater than a band gap E2 of the second material.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Seiko Epson CorporationInventor: Masashiro FURUSAWA
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Publication number: 20140246082Abstract: Disclosed is a stacked body for manufacturing a compound semiconductor solar battery, wherein a first etching stop layer (103) and a semiconductor stacked body (10) including at least one pn junction are arranged in this order on a semiconductor substrate (100), the semiconductor stacked body (10) has a contact layer (104) at a position in contact with the first etching stop layer, and the first etching stop layer (103) and the contact layer (104) contain a group V element of the same type.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Hiroyuki Juso, Naoki Takahashi
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Publication number: 20140246083Abstract: A photovoltaic device is presented. The photovoltaic device includes a buffer layer disposed on a transparent conductive oxide layer; a window layer disposed on the buffer layer; and an interlayer interposed between the transparent conductive oxide layer and the window layer. The interlayer includes a metal species, wherein the metal species includes gadolinium, beryllium, calcium, barium, strontium, scandium, yttrium, hafnium, cerium, lutetium, lanthanum, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: First Solar, Inc.Inventors: Yong Liang, Jinbo Cao, William Hullinger Huber
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Publication number: 20140246084Abstract: A glass substrate of which at least one surface multiple concave and convex portions. Rp representing the size of the convex portion is 37 nm to 200 nm; a tilt angle ?p indicating a maximum frequency in the frequency distribution of a tilt angle ? of the convex portion is 20° to 75°; and an absolute value of a difference between ?p and ?50 (?p??50) is 30° or less, where ?50 indicates a value showing 50% of a cumulative frequency distribution of the tilt angle ?. The concave and convex portion is such that the surface roughness (Ra) is 2 nm to 100 nm, the maximum height difference (P?V) is 35 nm to 400 nm, and the area ratio (S-ratio) is 1.1 to 3.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITEDInventor: Naoki OKAHATA
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Publication number: 20140246085Abstract: Provided are an aqueous dispersion composition, a backsheet for a photovoltaic module, a method of preparing the same, and a photovoltaic module. Since the aqueous dispersion composition includes a fluorine-based polymer, a pigment and an aqueous dispersion binder, a backsheet for a photovoltaic module using the aqueous dispersion composition is prepared without a toxic organic solvent, and thus is environmentally friendly and economical. In addition, as the aqueous dispersion binder is used, a chalking phenomenon in which the pigment projected on a surface of the backsheet is easily detached may be prevented, thereby enhancing both productivity and quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.Inventors: Yoon Kyung KWON, Hyun Cheol KIM
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Publication number: 20140246086Abstract: A photovoltaic module (10) is provided with: photovoltaic elements (14), each of which has a light receiving surface-side electrode and a back surface-side electrode (26); and a connection member which is connected to the photovoltaic elements (14) with resin-containing adhesive layers (50, 52) respectively interposed therebetween. The width of the connection member facing the back surface-side electrode (26) is narrower than the width of the back surface-side electrode (26). The connection member has recesses and projections (40) on the surface facing the back surface-side electrode (26), and connects one photovoltaic element and another photovoltaic element (14) with each other, said photovoltaic elements being arranged adjacent to each other. The back surface-side electrode (26) is an electrode that covers generally all over the back surface of the photovoltaic element (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yukihiro YOSHIMINE
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Publication number: 20140246087Abstract: An aspect of one embodiment, there is provided a photoelectric conversion element, including a first electrode having optical transparency, a second electrode, and an optical absorption layer provided between the first electrode and the second electrode, the optical absorption layer having a compound semiconductor constituted with a chalcopyrite structure or a stannite structure, the compound semiconductor having a first element of a Group 11 element and a second element of a Group 16 element and comprising a p-type portion and an n-type portion provided between the p-type portion and the first electrode, the n-type portion and the p-type portion jointly having a homo junction, wherein the n-type portion comprises a dopant which has a formal charge Vb being not less than 1.60 and not more than 2.83.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAInventors: Hiroki Hiraga, Soichiro Shibasaki, Naoyuki Nakagawa, Mutsuki Yamazaki, Kazushige Yamamoto, Shinya Sakurada, Michihiko Inaba
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Publication number: 20140246088Abstract: A process for the preparation of a thin film having at least one layer of a predetermined thickness not exceeding 5 microns is provided such that the integrity of the thin film is preserved. The process for the preparation of such a thin film comprises the step of rolling at least one sheet. The step of rolling is preceded by a step of stacking at least one sheet on a substrate having a predetermined thickness. The process of stacking preferably includes the step of bonding at least one sheet to a substrate. The sheet is a metal, alloy or a combination thereof, the metal and the alloy being of metals selected from the groups IB, IIB, IIIA, IVA, IVB, VB and VIB.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITEDInventors: Uday Agarwal, Swanand Patil
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Publication number: 20140246089Abstract: A solar cell module according to the embodiment includes a back electrode layer formed on a top surface of a support substrate and including a first groove; a light absorbing layer formed on the back electrode layer and including a third groove; a front electrode layer formed on the light absorbing layer and including the third groove; and a wavelength conversion material formed in at least one of the first and third grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventor: Dong Keun Lee
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Publication number: 20140246090Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of reducing delamination in an assembly. The method comprises providing an assembly and limiting visible light exposure to parts of the assembly to maintain a peel force of 20 grams/inch or greater where the light is limited. The assembly comprises an electronic device, a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the second surface of the substrate is disposed on the electronic device, a barrier stack disposed on the first surface of the substrate, and a weatherable sheet adjacent the barrier film opposite the substrate. The assembly is transmissive to visible and infrared light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Mark D. Weigel, Andrew T. Ruff, Tracie J. Berniard
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Publication number: 20140246091Abstract: Disclosed are a solar cell module apparatus and a method of fabricating the same. The solar cell module apparatus includes a light absorbing layer, and a reflector provided on a light incident surface of the light absorbing layer to reflect a light, which has been reflected from the light absorbing layer, toward the light absorbing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Bong Seok Moon
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Publication number: 20140246092Abstract: A silicon substrate having a new shape on the opposite surface side of textures can be manufactured at low costs by performing high-quality washing to the silicon substrate with a substrate plane orientation (100) having a texture structure by using a gas etching method, thereby improving use efficiency of light. A silicon substrate is provided having the substrate plane orientation (100) with textures, in which fine rectangular-shaped unevenness is formed in a ripple shape on the opposite side surface of the texture-formed surface, and the depth of concave portions therein is 10 to 200 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Panasonic CorporationInventors: KOUJI ARAI, NAOSHI YAMAGUCHI, HIROSHI TANABE
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Publication number: 20140246093Abstract: A method of fabricating a buffer layer of a photovoltaic device comprises: providing a substrate having a back contact layer disposed above the substrate and an absorber layer disposed above the back contact layer; depositing a metal layer on the absorber layer; and performing a thermal treatment on the deposited metal layer in an atmosphere comprising sulfur, selenium or oxygen, to form a buffer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: TSMC SOLAR LTD.Inventor: Shih-Wei CHEN
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Publication number: 20140246094Abstract: Asymmetric dyes of the D-?-A type have the Formula (1), including the valence tautomers thereof. The dyes of Formula (1) are suitable for use in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), in photoelectrochemical devices or in photonic devices. A solar cell and a device for photoelectric conversion contain an asymmetric dye of Formula (1). The dyes of Formula (1) are also suitable for conjugating with optically active nanoparticles (NP).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: PIANETA S.R.L.Inventor: Giuseppe Caputo
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Publication number: 20140246095Abstract: A multi-phase pump system and method that directs incoming two-phase flow into a fixed cylinder that contains a vortical flow. The system includes a momentum-driven, vortex phase separator, the phase separator accepting liquid-gas flows at any ratio from all liquid to all gas. The pump system also includes a liquid prime mover; a gas prime mover; and a control system. The vortical flow is driven by injecting the two-phase or another fluid stream tangent or approximately tangent to the curved surface of the cylindrical chamber. Inertial forces generated within the vortical flow drive a buoyancy-driven separation process within the cylindrical chamber. Single-phase prime movers are then used to pump the separated phases to a higher pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED COOLING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Michael C. ELLIS
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Publication number: 20140246096Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: from 33 to 40% by weight of at least one crosslinked po-lyolef in obtained from at least one product (A) comprising an unsaturated epoxide and from at least one product (B) comprising an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, from 3 to 10% by weight of at least one plasticizer, the rest being made up of at least one se-mi-aromatic polyamide, wherein the weight contents of (A) and (B), denoted respectively [A] and [B], are such that the [B]/[A] ratio is between 3 and 14. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing such a composition and also to the uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ARKEMA FRANCEInventors: Philippe Blondel, Christophe Caremiaux
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Publication number: 20140246097Abstract: A system and method for improving the control of a flow of a variety of fluid types is described. The method includes selecting a process gas type for the process gas that will be controlled and obtaining molecular mass information for the selected processed gas type. General characterization data is obtained that includes, for each of a plurality of flow and pressure value pairs, a corresponding control signal value and operating characterization data is generated by modifying the flow values in the general characterization data according to the equation Fadj=Fcal*(Mcal/Mpr)k, wherein Fadj is an adjusted flow value Fcal is the calibrated flow value, Mpr is the molecular mass for the selected process gas type, and Mcal is a molecular mass for the calibration gas. The operating characterization data is then used to operate a valve of the mass flow controller in open loop control mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: HITACHI METALS, LTD.Inventor: Alexei V. Smirnov
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Publication number: 20140246098Abstract: Microfluidic structures and methods for manipulating fluids, fluid components, and reactions are provided. In one aspect, such structures and methods can allow production of droplets of a precise volume, which can be stored/maintained at precise regions of the device. In another aspect, microfluidic structures and methods described herein are designed for containing and positioning components in an arrangement such that the components can be manipulated and then tracked even after manipulation. For example, cells may be constrained in an arrangement in microfluidic structures described herein to facilitate tracking during their growth and/or after they multiply.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Brandeis UniversityInventors: Seth Fraden, Hakim Boukellal, Yanwei Jia, Seila Selimovic, Amy Rowat, Jeremy Agresti, David A. Weitz
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Publication number: 20140246099Abstract: An automatic faucet includes a housing forming partially an internal barrel and a faucet head and being constructed to include at least one water inlet conduit extending into said barrel and a water outlet for delivering water from a spout. The automatic faucet also includes a faucet head having a removable faucet crown and the spout, wherein the faucet crown is removably mounted to the faucet head. The automatic faucet also includes a valve module, a sensor module, a battery module, a turbine module, and a control module. The valve module includes a valve controlled by an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the spout. The sensor module is constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user. The control module is constructed to control opening and closing of the valve by providing signals to the electromagnetic actuator. The control module is also constructed to receive sensor data from the sensor module and execute a sensing algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Sloan Valve CompanyInventors: Kay Herbert, Xiaoxiong Mo, Jeff Krull, Jean F. Daher, Qiaohong Chen, Ronald J. Vish, Fatih Guler, Xu Wang, Stanley O. Thompson, David L. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20140246100Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a wheeled material distributing machinery includes a main travel system, a boom system, at least three outrigger mechanisms, and a material distributing frame, where an inner end of a root end boom of the boom system is connected to the material distributing frame, and an inner end of the outrigger mechanism is connected to the material distributing frame, the main travel system is mounted on a cantilever of at least one of the outrigger mechanisms, and the outrigger mechanism is a driving outrigger mechanism. In a travel state, the driving outrigger mechanism is supported on a road surface through the main travel system, and at least a part of the weight of the folded boom system acts on at least one driving outrigger mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: HUNAN SANY INTELLIGENT CONTROL EQUIPMENT CO., LTD, SANY HEAVY INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventors: Xin Xu, Haiyun Jia
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Publication number: 20140246101Abstract: A device for conveying thick matter, in particular concrete, including a thick matter pump; a feed line which leads away from the pump; a boom which receives the feed line and which includes at least one boom arm and which is arranged on a swivel bogie that is preferably provided with a swivel ring, wherein the swivel bogie is rotatable for angular orientation of the boom through a drive, in particular a hydraulic motor with a transmission arranged thereon, wherein the swivel bogie is preferably rotatable through a transmission sprocket acting on the swivel ring of the swivel bogie; and a measuring device which includes rotation angle sensors for measuring the rotation angle of the swivel bogie, wherein the rotation angle of the swivel bogie is measured through direct measurement of a rotation angle of the drive or of the transmission arranged between the motor and swivel bogie.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Schwing GmbHInventors: Siegfried Trumper, Reiner Vierkotten
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Publication number: 20140246102Abstract: A flow control valve includes a housing that includes a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; a valve body that together with the housing, forms a first chamber with a variable volume and a second chamber with a variable volume; a communication passage that connects the first chamber and the second chamber together; and an urging portion that urges the valve body in a direction in which the volume of the first chamber decreases. When the valve body moves in a direction to increase the volume of the first chamber against urging force of the urging portion, the valve body moves closer to the fluid outlet and reduces a degree to which the second chamber is communicated with the fluid outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koki Uno, Hiroo Tabushi, Takaaki Ichikawa, Kiyotaka Kasugai, Koji Nakayama
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Publication number: 20140246103Abstract: A gas purging valve is operative to be connected to piping in a Fire Protection System (FPS) and to bleed gas at a predetermined rate. The valve includes an inlet in gas flow relationship with the FPS piping and a central passage in gas flow relationship with the inlet. The valve also includes a calibrated orifice removeably disposed in the central passage, in gas flow relationship with the passage and operative to allow a maximum predetermined gas flow rate therethrough. The valve further includes an outlet in gas flow relationship with the calibrated orifice. A ball is disposed upstream of the central passage. The ball is operative to allow gas flow through the gas purging valve but operative to impede the flow of water through the gas purging valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: South-Tek Systems, LLCInventor: Timothy S. Bodemann
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Publication number: 20140246104Abstract: Non-clogging airlift pumps and associated systems and methods employing said pumps. The airlift pumps generally include an enclosed air tank within which is located a hollow cylinder having an open top and a closed bottom wall. A gas (e.g., air) line passes into the air tank for supplying gas thereto. A suction port is located in the bottom wall of the cylinder, and a substantially vertically-oriented discharge pipe passes through a top wall of the air tank such that an intake end of the discharge pipe resides within the cylinder. Multiple airlift pumps may be used in conjunction in a given application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventor: Masao Kondo
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Publication number: 20140246105Abstract: A safety interlock valve with two flow passages, which in one position allows flow through the flow passages and blocks flow between them, and in another position blocks flow through the flow passages and allows flow between them. The safety interlock valve can be used in hydraulic systems such as power tongs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSE MACHINE CORPORATIONInventors: Kurt R. Feigel, JR., Marcin K. Barker
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Publication number: 20140246106Abstract: A fluid transfer system includes a transfer device coupled to a dry break coupler. The transfer device includes a valve assembly moveable between an open and a closed position. The valve assembly includes a main valve and a pilot valve. An actuator controls both the main valve and the pilot valve. A cam plate interconnects the actuator and the valve assembly. The cam plate provides a quick acting shutoff to quickly move the valve assembly to the closed position. A pivotal and rotatable connector couples the transfer device to the dry break coupler. A lock is integrated with the actuator to lock the valve assembly in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Frederick W. Blanchard, Alex L. Hoffman
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Publication number: 20140246107Abstract: The present invention provides a faucet with a wand that has a geometric orientation of the wand and/or a geometric relationship between components of the faucet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Moen IncorporatedInventors: Christopher Jon Gilbert, Dale A. Pulver
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Publication number: 20140246108Abstract: Segments are linked in the circumferential and pipe length directions to install a rehabilitating pipe inside an existing pipe. Each of the segments comprises an inner surface plate, side plates provided upright on both sides extending in the circumferential direction of the inner surface plate, and inner plates provided upright between the side plates. A plurality of nuts is secured to the segments along the circumferential direction thereof. A linking member that can be screwed into the nut is prepared and inserted into a segment. The segment into which the linking member is inserted and the segment to which the nut is secured are aligned into contact with each other, and the linking member is screwed into the nut to fasten both the segments together and link them in the pipe length direction. A temporary lock is mounted on the segment to prevent the inserted linking member from falling out from the segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: SHONAN GOSEI-JUSHI SEISAKUSHO K.K.Inventors: Takao KAMIYAMA, Koji KANETA, Kenji FUJII, Makoto ISHIDA, Takeshi HASEGAWA
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Publication number: 20140246109Abstract: The invention relates to a protective sheath comprising an assembly of at least one electrically non-conductive thread, referred to as a core thread, which contributes to the final shape given to the sheath, and electrically conductive threads, as well as at least one protective film combined with all or part of one of the surfaces of the sheath, and characterized in that the protective film is combined by welding. Such assembly of the film by welding and not sewing ensures that the sheath is not damaged during its manufacturing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: AERAZURInventors: Patrick Walton, Brian Albert Wells
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Publication number: 20140246110Abstract: A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight, the first crosslinker is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, and the anti-static additive is present in an amount of from about 0.4 to about 4 parts by weight, each based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The second fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicants: Eaton Corporation, AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.Inventors: Soumayajit Sarkar, Javed Mapkar, Edward Hummelt, Kenneth Phaneuf, Robert Michael Lefere, Joseph David Proof, Gregory James Chapman
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Publication number: 20140246111Abstract: Multi-layered fuel feed pipe, wherein the feed pipe comprises at least five layers with the following layer structure from the inside to the outside: an innermost layer consisting of at least one polymer from the group “polyamide, fluoropolymer, polyphenylene sulfide, polybutylene naphthalate”, a first support layer consisting of polyamide, a barrier layer, a second support layer consisting of polyamide, an outer layer consisting of at least one polymer from the group “polyamide, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphthalamide”.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Werner Zimmer, Frank Fahrenholz, Andreas Szczepaniak, Matthias Baumann
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Publication number: 20140246112Abstract: An annular seal for use in a fluid conveyance system that is subject to a high voltage event includes a center core having a generally tubular shape, the core having a circumferentially projected cross-section that is defined by inner and outer core radial surfaces, and core axial surfaces that are opposite one another. The sidewalls each have a generally tubular shape and a circumferentially projected cross-section that is defined by inner and outer sidewall radial surfaces, and first and second sidewall axial surfaces that are opposite one another. The first sidewall is attached along one of its axial surfaces to one of the core axial surfaces, and the second sidewall is attached along one of its axial surfaces to the other of the core axial surfaces. The center core has an electrical resistance that is less than an electrical resistance of each of the first and second sidewalls.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: William T. Flynn, Daniel Gates
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Publication number: 20140246113Abstract: A turf reinforcement fabric and a method for producing such a fabric by weaving a plurality of filaments in a predetermined pattern to form a three-dimensional structure formed to have a loft thickness without requiring the application of heat to heat shrink the fibers, and/or formed with one or more fibers of increased thickness at peaks and valleys of the woven structure, and/or incorporating flame retardant and/or UV stabilizing fiber additives.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: LUMITE, INC.Inventors: Alan SUTTON, Rebecca PAGE, George Miles GIBBY
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Publication number: 20140246114Abstract: A reinforcing bar binding machine is provided with a cutting die having a wire through hole which penetrates through the die along a direction in which a wire is fed out, a blade portion adapted to move along an open plane of an opening at one end of the wire through hole to cut a terminating end portion of the wire which has passed through the wire through hole and an engagement portion adapted to be brought into engagement with a portion of the wire which lies in the vicinity of the terminating end portion thereof when the blade portion is rotated so as to bend to hold the portion lying in the vicinity of the terminating end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: MAX CO., LTD.Inventors: Ichiro KUSAKARI, Akira KASAHARA
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Publication number: 20140246115Abstract: A reinforcing bar binding machine is provided with a feed means for feeding a wire from a wire reel rotatably mounted on a binding machine body, a braking means for braking a rotation of the wire reel, and a control means that starts a braking to the rotation of the wire reel by the braking means after the wire is fed to a predetermined amount by the feed means.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: MAX CO., LTD.Inventor: Osamu ITAGAKI