Abstract: A liquid stopper for an electronic cigarette, includes a main body configured for stopping a tobacco liquid of the electronic cigarette. The main body includes a bottom surface, at least one wire hole in communication with the bottom surface, and at least one wire groove formed in the bottom surface and in communication with the at least one wire hole. The at least one wire hole is configured to receive at least one conductive wire of the electronic cigarette, and the at least one wire groove is configured to guide the at least one conductive wire to a peripheral wall of the main body. An electronic cigarette using the liquid stopper is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a shell and a mouthpiece. The external wall of the shell has an air inlet. An atomizer and a liquid-supply are in contact with each other. The air inlet, atomizer, an aerosol passage, and a mouthpiece are sequentially interconnected.

Abstract: Packaging for an electronic smoking device includes a cut-out portion that allows light emitted by an LED on the device to shine outside the package. The LED can be configured to blink or emit patterned light during a retail mode, but not during a shipping mode or normal operation mode.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette or vaporizer may include a shell and a cartomizer receivable within a chamber within a portion of the shell. The cartomizer may hold a vaporizable fluid, dry substance, or other vaporizable substance such as a wax. A charger may also be included which in one embodiment may be insertable into the chamber, and in another embodiment may be connectable to an end of the shell. Various electrical components, such as a printed circuit board, a recharagable battery, various indicator lights, a sensor, and display screen, for instance, improve the functionality of the vaporizer from known vaporizers. Magnets may also be provided in order to secure the cartomizer or the charger to the shell.

Abstract: An exemplary atomizing assembly includes a heating component, a holder, an electrode, and a cover. The heating component includes a liquid conducting element and a heating element in contact with the liquid conducting element. The holder includes two arms extending from a first end thereof The two arms and the cover cooperatively define a receiving space. The heating component is received in the receiving space. The electrode is arranged in the holder and is insulated from the holder. Two ends of the heating element are connected with the holder and the electrode respectively. The holder further includes a connection part arranged at an opposite second end, and the connection part is configured for detachably engaging with an external component.

Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product is provided. The tobacco product is configured for insertion into the mouth of a user of that product, which includes a water-permeable pouch containing a tobacco formulation that includes a granular tobacco composition, wherein the pouch is constructed of a spunlaid fleece material, which may be thermally sealed for closure and which may be formed of biodegradable polymer fiber.

Abstract: In a wig cap of flexible netting fabric formed in the shape of a human cranium, a strip of elastomeric material attached to the interior surface of the netting fabric adjacent the anterior portion of its border, resists slippage of the wig cap by frictional engagement with the wearer's forehead. In an alternative embodiment comb-shaped clips attached to the interior surface of the netting fabric adjacent the anterior portion of its border engage the wearer's natural hair to resist slippage.

Abstract: A stylus for use in the application of a cosmetic includes a wand member having a beveled end with a bevel angle and a second end opposite the beveled end; a cup member having beveled end with the bevel angle and second end opposite the beveled end; a connection member comprising one of a magnet or a metallic material, the connection member being fixably attached to the second end of the cup member; and a protrusion extending from the end face of the second end of the cup member; wherein the wand member and cup member are rotatably connected along an axis of rotation at their respective beveled ends.

Abstract: A drawing apparatus includes a drawing head, a movement mechanism, and a control unit. The drawing head holds at least one modification member having a first tip at its one end and operates in such a way as to allow the first tip of the modification member to touch ink which is undried or uncured and applied to a drawing target. The movement mechanism moves the drawing head. The control unit controls the drawing head and the movement mechanism. The control unit controls a modification operation in which the movement mechanism moves the modification member through the drawing head while the first tip is touching the ink on the drawing target so that a part of a pattern formed with the ink on the drawing target is modified.

Abstract: A method for softening a beard stubble. A device is utilized that includes a pliable substrate; and, a first layer of grit material located on a first side of said pliable substrate. The first layer of grit material includes grit in a range of 300-800 grit. The first layer of grit material is rubbed against the operator's stubble to dull the sharp edges from the ends of trimmed hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibers, preferably the hair, comprising at least the steps consisting in: a) applying to said keratin fibers a composition containing at least one substance chosen from fatty substances, non-silicone polymers and surfactants, b) applying a mechanical tension to said keratin fibers, and c) exposing said keratin fibers under mechanical tension to microwaves, at a pressure ranging from 50 000 to 250 000 Pa, in the presence of at least one solvent in vapor form on contact with the keratin fibers and without there being complete drying of the keratin fibers throughout the entire exposure to the microwaves, the solvent(s) in vapor form being entirely generated by evaporating at least one compound present, before emission of the microwaves, on contact with the keratin fibers, step a) taking place prior to step c).

Abstract: A method of straightening the hair comprising the step of applying to the hair a hair treatment composition comprising: i) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a sugar alcohol; and ii) at least 0.4 wt % of the total composition of a bi or tridentate carboxylic acid in which the ratio of sugar alcohol to acid is 1:5 to 5:1; and iii) heating the resulting composition to a temperature of greater than 120° C. for at least 10 seconds.

Abstract: In some aspects, a hair styling apparatus (e.g., hair curling device) can include a heated barrel connected to a handle device and generally stationary relative to the handle device during use, the heated barrel defining a hair styling surface and a rotating member disposed at an end of the hair styling surface, the rotating member being configured to rotate relative to the hair styling surface and to gather a user's hair and wind the hair around the hair styling surface.

Abstract: A mechanism for positioning an eye lash of a patient includes a lift member and a base member coupled together with a sectioner. The lift member may be attached to a patient above the patient's eye lash line and serves to lift the patient's eye lashes. The sectioner is placed between the eye lashes of the user and the base member is used to secure a position of the sectioner. The sectioner may include adhesive which allows the base member to be secured in a desired location. When the sectioner is positioned and the lift member and base member are in position, selected eye lashes of the patient may be spread out, allowing the patient to receive a fake eye lash or have other work performed with respect to his or her eyelash.

Abstract: This invention relates to a hair styling device. According to one aspect of the invention the hair styling device comprises a body (112) defining a chamber (116) adapted to accommodate a length of hair, the chamber having a primary opening (124) through which the length of hair may enter the chamber; a rotatable element (134) adapted to engage the length of hair adjacent to the primary opening; an elongate member (120) around which, in use, the length of hair is wound by the rotatable element; a guide part (254) adapted to guide the length of hair towards the primary opening, the rotatable element being rotatable relative to the guide part, the guide part being movable relative to the body. The movable guide part may also serve to press the length of hair towards the primary opening.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding the hair and also the headwear stationary consists of a headwear, at least one comb piece, and an attachment mechanism. The headwear is made of a soft fabric material which can also be moisture absorbent. An elastic material allows the headwear to be worn conveniently. When the headwear is worn, the at least one comb piece secures the headwear with the user's hair. In order to do so, the at least one comb piece is attached to the headwear with the attachment mechanism. More specifically, a shaft of the at least one comb piece is attached to an inner annular surface of the headwear. Resultantly, the at least one comb piece will be positioned in between a top edge and a bottom edge of the headwear.

Abstract: A rotary roller surface cleaning method and a rotary roller surface cleaning apparatus which, when foreign matter is detected on a surface of a rotary roller of a quenched ribbon manufacturing apparatus, remove the foreign matter by irradiating the foreign matter with a laser having an output value corresponding to a thickness of the foreign matter. At least one of a rotation speed of the rotary roller and a laser response time is adjusted such that the rotation speed of the rotary roller and the laser response time satisfy a relational expression V×S?D/1000 (D?0.1 mm), where the rotation speed of the rotary roller is V (m/sec), the laser response time is S (sec), and a length of the foreign matter along a circumferential direction of the rotary roller is D (mm).

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning a substrate include a combined treatment of hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Specific embodiments include the direct irradiation with 185/254 nm UV of a spinning substrate immersed under a liquid film of dilute hydrogen peroxide solution. Such a cleaning treatment can result in about a 100% improvement of TiN strip rate compared to processing with the same hydrogen peroxide solution without UV exposure. Such method can also be executed at room temperature and still provide improved cleaning efficiency.

Abstract: Methods for cleaning substrates are described including cleaning substrates having hardmask masks and polymer films, such part of semiconductor fabrication. Cleaning methods include ultraviolet (UV) light exposure of process gas mixtures and liquid cleaning chemistries. A substrate and/or process fluids are exposed to ultraviolet radiation. A process gas mixture being irradiated can include an oxidizing gas mixture (air, clean dry air, oxygen, peroxygen, etc.). Reducing gas mixtures, having hydrogen, can also be irradiated. Reactive species from irradiated gas mixtures are exposed to the substrate to chemically modify film properties, such as by facilitating a subsequent liquid cleaning step. Liquid cleaning chemistries on a substrate surface can also be irradiated. Such cleaning techniques enable shorter cleaning times, lower processing temperatures, and reduced damage to underlying or intermediate layers such as dielectric layers.

Abstract: Some embodiments include methods of removing particles from over surfaces of semiconductor substrates. Liquid may be flowed across the surfaces and the particles. While the liquid is flowing, electrophoresis and/or electroosmosis may be utilized to enhance transport of the particles from the surfaces and into the liquid. In some embodiments, temperature, pH and/or ionic strength within the liquid may be altered to assist in the removal of the particles from over the surfaces of the substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides treatment strategies that reduce contamination on wafer surfaces that are treated with acid chemistries. The strategies are suitable for use with a wide variety of wafers, including those including sensitive microelectronic features or precursors thereof. These strategies involve a combination of neutralizing and rinsing strategies that quickly and effectively remove residual acid and acid by-products from both the front side of workpiece(s) as well as from other processing chamber surfaces that can be causes of contamination.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a substrate includes supplying to a substrate a film-forming processing liquid which includes a volatile component and forms a film on the substrate, vaporizing the volatile component in the film-forming processing liquid such that the film-forming processing liquid solidifies or cures on the substrate and forms a processing film on the substrate, supplying to the substrate having the processing film a strip-processing liquid which strips the processing film from the substrate, and supplying to the processing film formed on the substrate a dissolving-processing liquid which dissolves the processing film after the supplying of the strip-processing liquid.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a substrate, includes supplying to a substrate having a hydrophilic surface a film-forming processing liquid which includes a volatile component and forms a film on the substrate, vaporizing the volatile component in the film-forming processing liquid such that the film-forming processing liquid solidifies or cures on the substrate and forms a processing film on the hydrophilic surface of the substrate, and supplying to the substrate having the processing film a strip-processing liquid for stripping the processing film from the substrate.

Abstract: A mobile floor cleaning robot includes a body defining a forward drive direction, a drive system, a cleaning system, and a controller. The cleaning system includes a pad holder, a reservoir, a sprayer, and a cleaning system. The pad holder has a bottom surface for receiving a cleaning pad. The reservoir holds a volume of fluid, and the sprayer sprays the fluid forward the pad holder. The controller is in communication with the drive and cleaning systems. The controller executes a cleaning routine that includes driving in the forward direction a first distance to a first location, then driving in a reverse drive direction a second distance to a second location. From the second location, the robot sprays fluid in the forward drive direction but rearward the first location. The robot then drives in alternating forward and reverse drive directions while smearing the cleaning pad along the floor surface.

Abstract: A cleaning device and methods for cleaning medical devices, in particular, stethoscopes, is provided. In one aspect, the cleaning device includes a housing defining an interior chamber and configured to mount a wipe device, the housing including an aperture configured to receive a medical device, and a wipe device mounted within the interior chamber and including at least two rollers.

Abstract: A pneumatic chip collector includes a free-floating head with a connector configured to be coupled to a pneumatic system. The head has a bottom with at least one slot disposed on the bottom of the head, the at least one slot parallel to the longitudinal axis of the head. The head also has at least one spacer disposed beyond the bottom of the head, the at least one spacer having a outermost surface defining a spacing relative to the bottom of the head with the outermost surface disposed on a surface.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes a tub that accommodates dishes; a nozzle assembly that sprays washing water; a vane assembly that is moved between a first position and a second position of an inside of the tub and changes a progression path of the washing water so that the sprayed washing water can be directed toward the dishes; and a controller that moves the vane assembly to the second position if the vane assembly is disposed at the first position. When a linear washing portion washes a small quantity of dishes by spraying washing water while making a reciprocal motion in part of an inside of a washing chamber, a washing time can be reduced, and concentrated washing can also be performed.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a substrate includes a substrate transferring unit configured to support a substrate at a polar angle from a first direction, and transfer the substrate along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A cleaning unit is disposed on the substrate transferring unit. The cleaning unit includes a plurality of two-fluid nozzles. The cleaning unit has an azimuth angle from the first direction. The two-fluid nozzles mix a cleaning solution and compressed gas together and spray the mixture.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for cleaning office machine that is configured to easily and conveniently clean contaminants and stained dirt on the surfaces of an office machine using a cleaning apparatus without manually cleaning them wherein such contaminants and stained dirt are developed after a long term use of an office machine such as a scanner, a copy machine, a printer, a fax machine, a computer, etc. that are generally used in an ordinary office.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dishwasher, including a washing tub configured to provide a space for washing dishes; a supply tube configured to supply water into the washing tub; a motor configured to rotate the supply tube; a detachable rotating member in, on, attached to, or at an end of the supply tube, that rotates and interfaces with the supply tube; and a spin-dry tub on the rotating member, that rotates with the rotating member and spin-dries an object inside the spin-dry tub. Accordingly, a separate spin-dry function is added to the dishwasher, thereby maximizing spatial efficiency and hygienically and conveniently performing a spin-dry cycle or operation.

Abstract: A coffee brewer nozzle cleaning device for rinsing a water outlet needle disposed in a coffee brewer whenever the water outlet needle is clogged is characterized in that: a rinsing device holding therein water is put in a water outlet cavity in the coffee brewer; and a hand presses an upper base of the coffee brewer repeatedly, so as for the water outlet needle to suck and eject the water of the rinsing device back and forth, thereby eliminating internal congestion as expected.

Abstract: A dish washing machine including a cabinet configured to form an exterior, a washing tub provided in the cabinet to wash dishes, and a jet nozzle configured to jet washing water to the washing tub, wherein the jet nozzle includes a plurality of nozzle inner walls provided therein to form a passage through which the washing water passes and having a plurality of passage inner walls provided to have arc shapes in section vertical to a flow direction of the washing water. Due to such configuration, a jetting force may be enhanced and washing efficiency may be also improved.

Abstract: An improved umbrella (10) comprising: a shaft (11); a plurality of ribs(13) spaced around the shaft (11) arranged to be capable of extending outwardly of the shaft (11) in a deployed condition; a canopy (12) supportable by the ribs (13); and a tensioner (19) comprising a filamentary material which extends around the perimeter of the umbrella (10), wherein the filamentary material (19) is arranged to tension the perimeter of the umbrella (10) and resist inversion of the umbrella (10) by pulling a distal end of each rib (13) towards the shaft (11) when in the deployed condition.

Abstract: A protective cover for uncovered vehicles comprising a pair of poles, where the pair of poles intersect each other to create a domed structure over an uncovered vehicle; a waterproof tarp attached beneath the pair of poles; a closure in the waterproof tarp, where the closure opens the waterproof tarp; at least one window on the waterproof tarp, where the window enables a user to see through the waterproof tarp; a set of openings on pair of poles, where the set of openings anchor the pair of poles to the uncovered vehicle; and a plurality of fastening means on the pair of poles, where the plurality of fastening means fasten the waterproof tarp to the pair of poles. The protective cover provides a temporary shelter to shield the user from rain, snow and hail until the weather passes.

Abstract: A portable shelter framework is described, having a locking pin that can quickly and easily connect to a pull ring. Specifically, the locking pin includes a slot or groove that the ring can be moved into, allowing solid or non-helical pull rings to be used.

Abstract: A tent hub assembly has a hub, a base, and a biasing member. The hub has a central member in a central aperture and a plurality of arms pivotally connected to tent poles. The base has a shaft and a plurality of walls, with the central member slidably disposed in the shaft. Each wall has an elongated guide slot for receiving a pin which passes through a second hole of a respective pole in the pole slot. The biasing member is disposed in the shaft to bias the central member upward to bias the hub upward from the base. With the poles in an open configuration, the pins are in a locking position in the elongated slot; and, when the poles are moved to a closed configuration, the pins are moved from the locking position to an unlocked position in the elongated slot.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for the shielding of outdoor electrical equipment from inclement weather, the system comprising: a plurality of support brackets affixed to the outdoor electrical equipment; a support frame disposed in the support brackets; a waterproof cover disposed over the frame; an apron depending from the cover, configured to cover electrical connections on a side of the outdoor electrical equipment.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoelectric device. The thermoelectric device includes a substrate; first and second electrodes disposed at one side of the substrate, wherein the first and second electrodes are apart from each other; a common electrode formed on the other side of the substrate, wherein the common electrode is separated from the first and second electrodes; first and second legs connecting the common electrode to the first electrode, and the common electrode to the second electrode, respectively; and first and second barrier patterns covering the first and second legs and the substrate between the common electrode and the first electrode and between the common electrode and the second electrode, wherein the first and second barrier patterns prevents the short between the first and second legs and the common electrode and between the first and second legs and the first and second electrodes.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes a first solar cell, a second solar cell and an electrically connecting member. The first solar cell has a first connecting side having at least one first protruding portion and at least one first recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The second solar cell has a second connecting side having at least one second protruding portion and at least one second recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The shape of the first protruding portion matches the shape of the second recess portion while the shape of the first recess portion matches the shape of the second protruding portion. The electrically connecting member electrically connects the first upper electrode layer of the first solar cell and the second lower electrode layer of the second solar cell.

Abstract: A photovoltaic apparatus includes a solar cell panel including a plurality of solar cells, a junction part connected to the solar cell panel, a first wiring extending from the junction part, a second wiring extending from the junction part, a third wiring extending from the junction part, and a fourth wiring extending from the junction part. The junction part includes a first terminal part connected to the solar cells, a second terminal part connected to the solar cells, and a by-pass diode connected to the first and second terminal parts. The first and second wirings are connected to the first terminal part, and the third and fourth wirings are connected to the second terminal part.

Abstract: A roof panel having an integrated photovoltaic module is described. The roof panel has at least a substrate and an outer panel, which are laminarily bonded to each other by means of a thermoplastic layer, wherein a photovoltaic layer system is embedded in the thermoplastic layer and the substrate contains at least one polymer.

Abstract: A folding photovoltaic mounting structure and mounting method thereof is disclosed. A folding module, comprising: a panel having a front side and a backside; a first support block and a second support block disposed on the backside of the panel adjacent to two sides of the panel respectively; and a first support member and a second support member, the first support member connected with the first support block via a first hinge, and the second support member connected with the second support block via a second hinge, wherein the first support member and the second support member can fold and rotate about the first hinge and the second hinge respectively.

Abstract: A solar cell module comprises a solar cell and sealing material provided on the rear surface side of the solar cell. The sealing material includes a colored layer that reflects light from the light-receiving surface side of the solar cell, and a transparent layer that is provided between the colored layer and the solar cell. The transparent layer has, in a space between adjacent solar cells, a side surface raised along the rear surface-side corner portion of the solar cell.

Abstract: There is provided an improved roof solar panel, embodying a photovoltaic panel mounted on a frame for easy installation onto a conventional sloped roof and integration with conventional roof coverings. Such panel includes a roof covering mounting surface on an outside support of the frame, a photovoltaic panel mounting surface on an inside support of the frame, and when installed on the roof, a retainer trim for securing the roof covering and photovoltaic panel mounted on said supports while mounting to the frame, The frame also serves to provide means for securing the panel onto roof trusses. Integration with the conventional roof covering provides, inter alia, an attractive low profile with improved water shedding, wind resistance, and thermal regulation properties. The invention also relates to a kit comprising, inter alia, said roof solar panel, and to a method of installing said roof solar panel.

Abstract: A lamination stack for etching solar cells is provided. At least two solar cell wafers are attached to corresponding backplane sheets which are larger than the solar cell wafers. Release layers larger than the solar cells and smaller than the backplane sheets are positioned on the backplane sheets on the opposite side of the attached solar cell wafers. The backplane sheets are bonded together along the exposed peripheral boundary formed by the release layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer film for the encapsulation of photovoltaic cells, comprising: (a) at least a first, outer thermoplastic polymer layer;(b) a second thermoplastic polymer intermediate layer arranged between the first and the third layer, and (c) a second, outer thermoplastic polymer layer, wherein at least one of layers (a), (b) or (c) is opaque.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes a first solar cell, a second solar cell and an electrically connecting member. The first solar cell has a first connecting side having at least one first protruding portion and at least one first recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The second solar cell has a second connecting side having at least one second protruding portion and at least one second recess portion that are adjacent to each other. The shape of the first protruding portion matches the shape of the second recess portion while the shape of the first recess portion matches the shape of the second protruding portion. The electrically connecting member electrically connects the first upper electrode layer of the first solar cell and the second lower electrode layer of the second solar cell.

Abstract: A junction cover for a photovoltaic (PV) panel module system that includes a PV panel mounting structure, a rail, a PV module with a junction box and wiring extending between the rail and the junction box. The junction cover encloses the junction box and wiring and includes a lid and a wire housing. The lid has a plurality of sides and is releaseably attached to the junction box. The wire housing includes a top plate having proximal and distal ends, first and second sides and first and second side walls extending downwardly from the first and second sides. The top plate extends from a first side of the lid and slopes downwardly to the distal end. The top plate and side walls define an interior and an opening at the distal end. When the lid is attached to the junction box, the wiring extending between the rail and the junction box is within the wire housing.

Abstract: A solar module is disclosed that has one or more integrated electrical connectors. In addition, a solar module electrical connector holder is disclosed that has resilient wing portions and axial portions that mate with a first connector window in a frame of a solar module and allow the position of an electrical connector to be moved one of vertically, horizontally and angularly with respect to the frame. In addition, a solar module frame is disclosed that has a first connector window in one of the side frame members that is capable of accepting an electrical connection so that the electrical connection is integrated into the frame of the solar module.

Abstract: A back contact solar cell includes a solar cell substrate, an intrinsic layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer and an electrode layer. The solar cell substrate includes a substrate body doped with a first conductive type semiconductor and a plurality of first conductive type semiconductor doped regions. The first conductive type semiconductor doped region is formed on a back side of the substrate body. The intrinsic layer is formed on the back side, and includes a plurality of first openings to expose the first conductive type semiconductor doped regions. The second conductive type semiconductor layer is deposited on the intrinsic layer, and includes a plurality of second openings correspond the first openings. The electrode layer includes a plurality of first electrode regions and a second electrode region. The first electrode regions are disposed on the first conductive type semiconductor doped regions.