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A transparent photovoltaic cell and method of making are disclosed. The photovoltaic cell may include a transparent substrate and a first active material overlying the substrate. The first active material may have a first absorption peak at a wavelength greater than about 650 nanometers. A second active material is disposed overlying the substrate, the second active material having a second absorption peak at a wavelength outside of the visible light spectrum. The photovoltaic cell may also include a transparent cathode and a transparent anode.

A method of forming a score line in a rupture disc using a laser is provided, wherein the method includes selecting a wavelength for the laser that maximizes absorption of the laser radiation by the disc material, selecting a pulse duration for the laser that maximizes a peak power of the laser, selecting a pulse repetition rate for the laser that reduces a heat affected zone of the rupture disc during ablation, and selecting the speed of relative motion between the laser and the rupture disc. The score line is ablated in the rupture disc using the laser to remove material from the rupture disc as vapor without melting or oxidizing disc material adjacent the material being removed.

The problems of applying ink jet inks to various known coating surfaces so as to overcome smearing, poor resolution and attack by water etc., is overcome by the use of the new ink jet receptive media. The media comprises in combination: (1) a waterproof ink jet receptive coating, (2) a primer coating, (3) a non-porous substrate, (4) a pressure sensitive adhesive coating, (5) a silicone coating and (6) a backer layer. The receptive coating comprises the combination of: (1) binder, (2) charge control agent, (3) cross-linking agent, (4) adhesion enhancing agent and (5) dispersant. The absorption of the ink jet ink to the substrate is maximized, thus attracting and fixing the ink and providing a waterproofing effect.

A formulation of Coenzyme Q₁₀, beta-carotenes, Vitamin E, and medium chain triglycerides in rice bran oil and an optional thickener, such as bee's wax, is provided in a soft gel capsule so that a maximum of the Coenzyme Q₁₀ is absorbed by the human body. Generally, about 60 mg of Coenzyme Q₁₀ is the normal amount provided daily to a healthy sedentary adult.

A computed radiography system including a stimulating light source such as a laser, a photostimulable glass imaging plate (PGIP) substantially transparent to the stimulating light positioned such that the stimulating light impinges the PGIP perpendicularly thereto producing photostimulated luminescence light (PLL), a light collector having a light reflecting inner surface proximate the PGIP for collecting PLL emitted from the PGIP and having a hole or slot therein for admitting stimulating light into the light collector and onto the PGIP. An optical filter in communication with the light collector for blocking stimulating light waves and passing PLL therethrough. A light detector receives PLL from the optical filter and the light collector, mechanism providing relative movement between the PGIP and the stimulating light source, and mechanism including an analog to digital converter for converting the collected and detected PLL to a diagnostic readout. The system is particularly useful in mammography.

A method for the production of stabilized crude oil, the method comprising the steps of: providing a stream of crude oil; injecting steam into said stream and so stripping C3− from said stream; providing a gas stream; extracting C4+ from the gas stream, and so; producing a stream from the extracted C4+; co-mingling the stripped stream with the C4+ stream, and so; producing a stream of stabilized crude oil.

A system for dental tissue treatment includes a system for directing a laser beam to an area of dental tissue to be treated, and a fluid-delivery system for directing and controlling a flow of a fluid. The fluid is directed to at least a portion of the area to be treated and the fluid flow is controlled to substantially prevent both a change in laser energy absorption by the dental tissue and attenuation of treatment efficiency due to fluid interference with the laser beam. The fluid present in at least a portion of the area to be treated may prevent or reduce the likelihood of melting of enamel in that area.

Nutritional compositions in a dry powder, bar, and gel form including a 2:1 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose and one or more proteins. Further compositions include maltodextrin, fructose, whey protein, and a standardized amount of an extract selected from the group consisting of green tea, pomegranate, and mangosteen. Having the carbohydrates and one or more proteins present in a 12:1 ratio also has been found to be desirable. The addition of select vitamins and electrolytes further aid in carbohydrate metabolism and general hydration.

A method of making an energy absorbing assembly for decelerating an object striking the assembly. The assembly includes a chassis and at least one energy absorbing module associated therewith. In order to provide predetermined energy absorbing properties, at least one energy absorbing module is made of a structure comprising a first structure (A) and a second structure (B). Structure (A) is a metal grid structure supported by a base plate. Structure (B) includes a plurality of grooves each having a bottom and walls. Taken together, structure (A) and structure (B) and combinations thereof provide the user with the ability to determine impact resistance.

This invention relates to the use of a thylakoid extract that is preferably stabilized and activable for treating inflammation. Different types of cell or tissue targets and inflammatory stimuli have been used to evaluate the performance of the extract, which, in all cases successfully modulate inflammation through a balance of pro/anti-inflammatory cytokines. Compositions comprising the extract and other anti-inflammatory agents, namely glucocorticoids or NSAIDs are further disclosed and claimed.

The invention discloses a hybrid tramcar braking optimization method and system. According to a fuel battery hybrid tramcar running line and a train positioning system, the braking is optimized; vehicle running data are recorded and analyzed by using a road condition recognition and vehicle positioning system; a braking starting point and a braking ending point are searched and determined; an SOCjudging point and an SOC adjusting section are set in front of a braking interval; according to a vehicle load state, SOC value of a super-capacitor is accurately adjusted; and therefore, maximizationof regenerative braking energy absoprtion of the super-capacitor in the braking section is guaranteed so that optimal braking is realized. According to the hybrid tramcar braking optimization methodand system, the absorption of the regenerative braking energy is enhanced on the premise of guaranteeing that the braking performance of the whole vehicle is not affected, the energy consumed on a braking resistor in the form of heat is reduced, the energy utilization rate is increased, the vehicle running hydrogen consumption is reduced, the vehicle running cost is reduced, and energy is saved.

Provided are active agent delivery devices configured to deliver an active agent formulation into or through a mucosal layer in a subject. The active agent delivery devices include a power reservoir configured to eject the active agent formulation at a pressure sufficient to deliver the active agent formulation into or through a mucosal layer in a subject. Methods of using the subject active agent delivery devices are also provided.

A low profile solar collector collects solar energy as heat, while limiting possible peak stagnant temperatures in the collector in summer months.

The collector has a plurality of reflectors, each having longitudinal edges parallel to an adjacent reflector such that the reflective elements are arranged in a fixed offset parallel array, which forms a staircase of upwardly facing reflective surfaces in use.

Absorber elements are located between adjacent pairs of reflectors. The absorber elements each have an exposed surface located between each pair of reflective elements, and arranged to extend between a first edge of one reflector and a second edge of an adjacent reflector. The exposed surfaces of the absorber elements are disposed at an angle to each of the reflective elements to thereby form a fixed parallel array of exposed surfaces of the absorber elements.

A transparent top cover extends over the reflective and absorber elements.

In use the reflective elements are oriented in a first generally horizontal orientation such that incident sunlight passing through the top cover either falls directly onto the exposed surface of each absorber element or the incident sunlight falls a reflector adjacent to an exposed surface of one of the absorber elements and reflects onto the respective exposed surface.

The present invention provides a solar collector apparatus, comprising a horizontally-mounted cylindrical reflector, divided along its length into two reflector segments, each having its own axis of rotation. Preferably, the two reflector segments are produced by dividing the horizontally-mounted cylindrical reflector down its centerline into two equal reflector segments. The two reflectors segments perform novel tracking with different rotation angles about their corresponding axes by use of a trapeze coupling or a mechanism that permits separate tracking. Since the two reflector segments are coupled, preferably only one tracking mechanism (trapezoid or other) is required since the reflector segments preferably have parallel axes.

The present invention also provides a stationary preferably flat plate receiver facing downwards, absorbing the solar energy reflected upwards. The receiver preferably comprises a metal absorbing plate, fluid-carrying tubes, thermal insulation and preferably a black material front for maximizing the absorption. A control is provided to direct radiation away from the receiver in the event of danger of overheating of the receiver or during periods of maintenance.

Synthetic microfiber articles of manufacture and methods for use in consume applications for absorbing liquids and cleaning surfaces.

An isosceles triangular cross section shaped microchannel-cooling device conducts a working fluid for the removal of heat from a heat source. The triangular shaped microchannel provides an increased thermal transport coefficient for improved heat transport with an improved mass flow rate. The microchannel-cooling device is well suited for removing heat from electronics, semiconductor components, and systems.

This bolometric array detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined range of infrared or terahertz wavelengths comprises a substrate and an array of bolometric micro-plates for detecting said radiation that are suspended above the substrate by support arms. It comprises a metallic membrane located above and around each micro-plate and in which openings are formed; said openings in metallic membrane are periodically located in it along at least one predetermined axis with a period equal to or less than

where λ is a wavelength in the wavelength range that is to be detected and n is the average refraction index of the medium that separates the micro-plate from metallic membrane.

Disclosed are a pest control composition, a method of pest control, and a method for preparing a pest control composition. The pest control composition includes diatomaceous earth, a porous granular starch, and a control agent, the control agent generally being an oleaginous material that is film-forming on a water surface. The pest control composition generally is in the form of discrete plural compacted particles. Upon release, for instance, onto a body of water, the control agent will be released from the pest control composition and will form a film over at least a portion of the body of water.

The invention provides a floating draught fan platform wave absorbing and roll stabilization power generation device and an active control method thereof. The floating draught fan platform wave absorbing and roll stabilization power generation device comprises three platform pile legs and supporting rods for being connected with the platform pile legs; a wave absorbing floater is arranged inside each platform pile leg, the upper end of each wave absorbing floater is provided with a stepping motor, a linear power generator rotor is connected to the output end of each stepping motor, and the lower end of each linear power generator rotor is provided with a thread; a buffer spring is matched with each thread of the corresponding linear power generator rotor through a thread seat, and the upper end of each buffer spring is connected with the inner top of the corresponding platform pile leg; the upper end of each platform pile leg is provided with the corresponding linear power generator rotor, and the upper ends of the linear power generator rotors sequentially penetrate through the buffer springs, the platform pile legs and linear power generator stators; and the outer surface of each platform pile leg is further provided with a bracket, and each bracket is provided with an incoming wave signal collecting device and an incoming wave signal processing device. The floating draught fan platform wave absorbing and roll stabilization power generation device can stay in the best wave absorbing and roll stabilization position all the time, and the efficiency of the wave absorbing and roll stabilization power generation device is greatly improved.

A bumper assembly is provided. The bumper assembly includes a back beam that is disposed within a bumper to absorb an external impact and a collision box that has a hollow tube shape. A first end portion of the collision box is coupled to the back surface of the back beam to receive an impact applied to the back beam and a plate is coupled to a second end portion of the collision box. In particular, the collision box is bonded with the back beam and the plate by an electro magnetic pulse technology method.