478 results about "Sun exposure" patented technology

A hand-held mobile communication device, such as smart telephone, incorporating sensors and signal conditioning modules for measuring signals from external sources of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in the low, radio, ultraviolet, and infrared spectral ranges. These include the detector for receiving and monitoring electromagnetic fields originating from various external sources of radiation that pose potential health hazards or may interfere with various electronic devices. The mobile phone equipped with such sensors could alternate between communication and monitoring functions. Other integrated EMR sensors are a photodiode for the ultraviolet detection to monitor the user's sun exposure and a thermopile for non-contact measurement of temperature of humans or inanimate objects. This infrared sensor in combination with a photographic digital camera and a pattern recognition signal processing allows measuring temperatures at specific locations and from optimal distances to the surface of the object to enhance accuracy of non-contact temperature measurements.

The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions comprising a combination of ingredients for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical properties, and biophysical properties. The compositions of the present invention can include, for example, a compound that stimulates microcirculation through the skin, a compound that stimulates the immune system, a compound that reduces ultraviolet light or sun exposure damage, a compound that evens out the pigmentation of the skin, and / or a compound that improves the barrier properties of the skin.

A hand-held mobile communication device, such as smart telephone, alone or in protective case, incorporating sensors and signal conditioning modules for measuring signals from external sources of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in different spectral ranges. These include detector monitoring EMR that pose potential health hazards or may interfere with various electronic devices. Other integrated EMR sensor is a photodiode for the ultraviolet detection to monitor the user's sun exposure and a thermal infrared detector for non-contact measurement of temperature of humans or inanimate objects. This detector in combination with a digital camera and a pattern recognition signal processing allows accurate non-contact measuring temperatures at specific location.

A system (112) for providing continuous electric power from solar energy is provided. The system includes a solar concentrator (302) formed of an optically reflective material having a curved surface that defines a focal center or a focal line toward which light incident on the curved surface is reflected. The system also includes a PV / thermal device (310) positioned substantially at the focal center or along the focal line. The PV / thermal device is comprised of a photovoltaic array (500) and a fluid cooling system for the photovoltaic array. The fluid cooling system includes a thermal energy collector (504). A battery charging system (118) is coupled to the photovoltaic array. The battery charging system includes a battery charging circuit. The battery charging system is programmed to selectively provide a charging current for the battery charging circuit during periods when the solar concentrator is exposed to solar radiation. The charging current can be selected so that a battery (120) charged by the battery charging circuit has power to continuously operate a load during periods when the solar concentrator is not exposed to solar radiation.

The present invention present invention relates to one kind of intelligent solar heat temperature controlling phase change paint of vanadium dioxide and dopant. The paint consists of polymer filming material, dispersant, composite pigment, color regulator, solvent and plasticizer. Being different from traditional solar heat reflecting paint, it can reflect the infrared light of whole waveband at the temperature over the phase change temperature Tc of (V1-xMx)O2 to result in high reflecting efficiency and high temperature-lowering effect; and can pass the infrared light of whole waveband at the temperature below the phase change temperature Tc to result in high heating effect, so as to realize intelligent temperature control. The paint of the present invention may be coated to the surface metal, concrete, timber, foamed plastic, etc. and widely used for building, vehicle, ship, oil reservoir and other facilities exposed to sunlight.

An insolation sensor is disclosed and is used to determine a solar light intensity as a basis for evaluating electric power generated by solar modules exposed to the solar light intensity. The insolation sensor includes an outer surface including a light entrance window, and at least one photo sensor configured to measure the solar light intensity. The at least one photo sensor is arranged behind the light entrance window. The insolation sensor further includes a detector device configured to detect precipitation and / or a resulting deposit on the surface which both affects the insolation sensor and the solar modules.

A combined catalyst and catalyst support comprising: a nanostructured solar selective support to which at least one catalyst is affixed; the catalyst comprising at least one material that activates chemical reactions that produce fuels; the nanostructured solar selective support comprising material that is highly absorbing over a portion of the solar spectrum and exhibits low emissivity toward thermal radiation and / or has a surface textured to lower emissivity; the combined catalyst and catalyst support exhibiting at least one of a photochemical effect and a photothermal effect; wherein these effects cause the chemical reaction rates to increase with exposure to an increasing number of incident photons within the solar spectrum.

The invention is a class of medical bandages that are effective for use in the treatment of various types of tissue burns, such as burns due to heat, chemicals, or sun exposure. The inventive bandages are comprised of a thin metal substrate in combination with a heat-sink. The inventive bandages incorporate a metal substrate (such as aluminum) having a burn-facing side for direct contact with the burn to draw heat away from the burn by conduction, and a heat-sink facing side opposite the burn-facing side for contact with a hydrogel to draw heat away from the metal layer by conduction. The thin aluminum layer and associated hydrogel heat-sink ensures flexibility and effective heat-transfer characteristics to rapidly cool a burn wound.

The present invention provides for a composition comprising a pigment, wherein the composition is suitable for coating a surface that is, or is expected to be, exposed to the sun. The pigment comprises particles that fluoresce in sunlight, thereby remaining cooler in the sun than coatings pigmented with non-fluorescent particles. The particles comprise solids that fluoresce or glow in the visible or near infrared (NIR) spectra, or that fluoresce when doped. Suitable dopants include, but are not limited to, ions of rare earths and transition metals.

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

A high polymer film with intelligent temp control function by reflecting solar heat or not is prepared from the phase-change material (VO2 and its doped powder), high polymer, antioxidizing agent or thermal O2 stabilizer, composite pigment, anti-UV stabilizer, plasticizer and nucleator. It features that full-band infrared light can be reflected when the temp is higher than its phase-change temp or not when the temp is lower than its phase-change temp. It can be used for building, green house, car, ship, etc.

The present disclosure includes a method and / or a computer system for modeling the performance and lifetime of a photovoltaic module (PV). The method includes preparing a comprehensive finite element model; viscoelastic modeling of the encapsulant material of the PV; and orthotropic modeling of the silicon cells of the PV. It also includes carrying out the finite element model by including the predicted time to crack initiation due to temperature; and analyzing the temperature cycling fatigue of copper interconnects in the PV module, and analyzing the PV module under variable mechanical environmental stresses including temperature and sun exposure. Meteorological data are used for modeling the variable environmental stresses.

Disclosed are topical skin care compositions and corresponding methods of using those compositions in preventing, retarding, or treating the harmful effects of solar radiation on skin. The compositions comprise 05′-adenosine-diphosphate ribose (ADPR) and a dermatologically acceptable carrier, wherein the compositions are applied topically to the skin prior to, during, or shortly after exposure to the sun. It has been found that 05′-adenosine-diphosphate ribose is unique among many nucleoside derivatives in protecting skin cells from the harmful effects of solar radiation, especially UV radiation.

A method for hanging solar panels from a horizontal support, in one example embodiment, comprises pivotally coupling one or more solar panels to a rigid support, wherein the one or more of solar panels are free to rotate about the rigid support, the rigid support being substantially horizontal to the ground level, the one or more solar panels having a backside and front side, further comprising a counterweight rigidly attached to the backside, the counterweight tilting the one or more solar panels as to increase exposure of the front side to the sun.

A greenhouse used as a solar panel support structure maintains the usability of the greenhouse through at least one solar panel assembly in order to produce electricity, as well as, optimize light exposure for enclosed plants. The at least one solar panel assembly includes an array and a solar tracker. The array is a photo-voltaic module to convert solar energy into electrical energy to power the greenhouse, other onsite devices, or to export excess energy to a local electrical grid. The array is positioned to receive sunlight to produce electrical energy or provide sunlight exposure to a plurality of plants positioned within the greenhouse. The solar tracker controls the position of the array to move in accordance to sun exposure during a solar day, to maximize electrical power generation, and to allow shade created by the array to move evenly within the greenhouse.

An ultraviolet protective garment is provided for wear to protect the user's neck, chest, upper back, chin, and portions of the shoulders. The sun protective neckwear garment is provided for wear primarily during outdoor activity, wherein the user engages in activity which exposes the user's neck, upper chest, upper back, chin, and shoulders to the ultraviolet rays of the sun whether in hot weather climate or cold weather climate, and can be used during indoor activity, or when a user is driving in a vehicle; and provides a secondary wicking utility. The neckwear garment is a single body tubular unit, with a unique generally ship decanter shape, comprising a chin-collar portion; a neck portion; bib portion having shoulder portions. The neckwear garment is manufactured from flexible, elasticized, fabric with ultraviolet blocking capability. The neckwear garment can reduce the wearer's risk of developing various types of skin damage.

A UV exposure dosimetry system includes at least one UV sensor that accurately measures the UV irradiance intensity. The UV dosimetry system integrates the measured UV irradiance intensity over time to calculate the real-time UV dosage and the vitamin D production by taking into account factors comprising UV sensor location, body surface area, clothing coverage, and sunscreen usage. Based on the measurement, the system can predict the time remaining to skin burn and the time remaining to reach daily goal of vitamin D production. The system can also estimate UV intensity for a time in the future at a geographic location based on the forecast UV index data, and predict UV dose and vitamin D generation for the user corresponding to user defined scenarios. The UV dosimetry system supports multi-user control through an advanced and user friendly input and output interface.

An enhanced protective cover includes a top and bottom textile layer and an air permeable, moisture-vapor-transmissive, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane layer located between the two textile layers. The cover exhibits an MVTR rating of at least 4000 g / m2 / day. The protective cover also includes a top layer coating or fibre treatment of a nano-ceramic material designed to increase the durability of the cover and increase the resistance to abrasion and wear while also resisting environmental conditions including exposure to solar radiation, temperature and humidity. Alternatively, the upper layer of the protective cover may incorporate ceramic coated fibers or ceramic co-extruded fibers, or carbon nanotubes. The protective cover may also feature a fire resistant application. The top textile layer may also include a permanent, highly breathable and highly durable electro-static discharge feature added to the inside of the layer by laying down a carbon based printed pattern on the inside of the layer.

A system (112) for generating electric power from solar energy is provided. The system is comprised of a solar concentrator (302) formed of an optically reflective material having a curved surface. The curved surface defines a focal center or a focal line toward which light incident on the curved surface is reflected. A thermal energy collector (310) is positioned substantially at the focal center or along the focal line. A thermal energy converter (116-1) is operatively coupled to the thermal energy collector. The thermal energy converter is configured for converting thermal energy collected by the thermal energy collector to electric power. A fuel based power generation system (128) is also provided. The fuel based power generation system is operatively connected to the thermal energy converter. The thermal energy converter provides electric power to the fuel based power generation system for generating a fuel and an oxidizer when the thermal energy collector is exposed to solar radiation.

An assembly for recharging an electric vehicle comprising at least one solar panel positioned above surface of a vehicle; at least one motor assembly operatively connected to the at least one solar panel for positioning the at least one solar panel; the at least one solar panel operating to cover at least one window of the vehicle in a first position and to provide an unobstructed view in a second position; the panel moving from the first position to the second position by operation of the at least one motor assembly. A method of recharging an electric vehicle comprising placing a retractable solar collector on the roof of a vehicle, the retractable solar collector having an open position in which maximum exposure of the solar collector to the sun is enable, to a closed position in which the vehicle may be transported without the solar collector blocking the view of the driver, the retractor solar collector comprising interconnected sections which fold together in the closed position and which cover at least the windshield of the car in the open position.

A multi-layer insulation (MLI) blanket with enhanced contamination inhibiting properties and a method for inhibiting the formation of organic residues on the outer surface of a MLI blanket are provided. In one embodiment, a MLI blanket (10) attachable to a spacecraft or other structure includes a plurality of metallized layers (20, 30, 40, 50) separated by mesh layers (60, 62, 64). An anti-contamination coating (80) comprised of a photocatalytic material is disposed between a high emittance layer (70) that overlies the outer surface (20A) of the outer metallized layer (20) and an outer electrically conductive layer (90). When exposed to ultraviolet or near-ultraviolet radiation components present in solar radiation, the anti-contamination coating (80) catalyzes the breakdown of organic residues on the outer surface of the MLI blanket (10) thereby maintaining the reflective properties of the MLI blanket (10) and ensuring that solar absorptance of the MLI blanket (10) is maintained at or below an acceptable threshold level.

A mobile solar power system provides electricity to various electronic devices needing a source of electricity in remote locations. The mobile solar power system may be transported in a compact form to a remote location by a trailer configured for securely transporting the mobile solar power system. Arrays for containing solar panels may be attached to the mobile solar power system. When a user is ready to deploy the solar panels of the various arrays, the arrays may be slid out from the mobile solar power system and / or unfolded from the mobile solar power system. After the arrays are deployed, the arrays including solar panels may be angled such that the solar panels may be exposed to solar energy which may be subsequently passed through to the various electronic devices needing a source of electricity.

This invention relates to topical creams which retard sun exposure damage to skin and restore skin health. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel topical skin cream formulation which retards sun damage to skin and restores skin health comprising: (a) vitamin A retinyl at a concentration of 0.2% to 10% weight, and / or retinol at a concentration of 0.2% to 10% weight; (b) vitamin C at a concentration of 5 % to 30% weight; (c) vitamin E at a concentration of 1% to 10% weight; (d) zinc sulfate at a concentration of 2% to 5% weight; and (e) the remainder, water and skin compatible thickeners, emulsifiers, emollients and moisturizers, having a pH of about 3 to 6.

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and system for managing pre- and in-sun exposure of skin. The method comprises during pre-sun exposure phase, inputting a location information of a user, and other contextual ambient information therefor, thereby facilitating determination of the UV level thereof, determining a baseline information in connection with the skin in a part of the day from at least one of midnight and dawn to noon, scanning at least one most predictably susceptible zone of one or more zones of the skin predictably susceptible to sun exposure, determining the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) level for a sunscreen for use by the user based on one or more quantifiable qualitative and quantitative parameters therefor, recommending the determined SPF level for the sunscreen for use by the user thereby facilitating search, identification and selection of one or more sunscreen products, solutions and regimens by the user, during in-sun exposure phase, at least one of determining whether or not the UV index of the location is confined in at least one of one or more predetermined ranges and reminding the user to scan the skin at one or more predetermined intervals depending upon the confinement of the determined UV index or level in at least one of the one or more predetermined ranges.

A satellite, in particular a telecommunication satellite, comprises a structure having a north face and a south face that are oriented perpendicularly to the rotation axis of the Earth and an east face and a west face that are periodically exposed to solar radiation as the satellite orbits the Earth. The structure supports equipment dissipating heat, the north, south, east and west faces constituting radiator panels that radiate into space heat dissipated by the equipment. The satellite comprises at least one shelf to support the equipment and a heat transfer for transferring heat dissipated by the equipment to the north, south, east and west radiator panels and comprising at last one capillary pumped two-phase fluid loop comprising at least one evaporator thermally connected to the equipment supported by the shelf, a heat exchange fluid circulation branch being associated with each of the north, south, east and west faces, and each branch comprising a heat exchange fluid condenser thermally connected to the face with which that branch is associated.

The invention provides a grifola frondosa cultivation material. The grifola frondosa cultivation material is characterized in that pecan branch scraps, outer shell scraps and shell scraps are used as main raw materials, corncobs, rice bran, bean cakes, humus mountain soil, calcium superphosphate, light calcium carbonate and the like are used as auxiliary materials, and the water content of the cultivation material is 63%-65%. The invention further provides a method for preparing the cultivation material. The grifola frondosa cultivation material and the method have the advantages that the pecan branch scraps, the outer shell scraps and the shell scraps undergo sun exposure and secondary fermentation or piled ageing treatment, poisonous bacteriostat is degraded, macromolecular substances such as xylogen, cellulose and the like are decomposed into simple materials which can be absorbed by grifola frondosa hyphae easily, and the growth of the grifola frondosa hyphae is promoted; the cultivation material is reasonable in proportion, fungous materials are good in breathability and strong in water-retaining property, grifola frondosa is good in growth and high in yield, and the biological efficiency of the grifola frondosa reaches 90.2%-102.5%; a solution to innocent treatment of pecan branches, outer shells and shells is provided, and a novel matrix for grifola frondosa cultivation is further found out.

The invention provides an agrocybe cylindracea cultivation material. The agrocybe cylindracea cultivation material is characterized in that pecan branch scraps, outer shell scraps and shell scraps are used as main raw materials, cottonseed hulls, bran, bean cakes, calcium superphosphate, land plaster and the like are used as auxiliary materials, and the water content of the cultivation material is 63%-65%. The invention further provides a method for preparing the cultivation material. The agrocybe cylindracea cultivation material and the method have the advantages that the pecan branch scraps, the outer shell scraps and the shell scraps undergo sun exposure and secondary fermentation or piled ageing treatment, poisonous bacteriostat is degraded, macromolecular substances such as xylogen, cellulose and the like are decomposed into simple materials which can be absorbed by agrocybe cylindracea hyphae easily, and the growth of the agrocybe cylindracea hyphae is promoted; the cultivation material is reasonable in proportion, fungous materials are good in breathability and strong in water-retaining property, agrocybe cylindracea is trim in fruiting and high in yield, and the biological efficiency of the agrocybe cylindracea reaches 96.7%-105.2%; a solution to innocent treatment of pecan branches, outer shells and shells is provided, and a novel matrix for agrocybe cylindracea cultivation is further found out.

Compositions and methods are provided for ameliorating various effects of UVA and UVB radiation from the sun. The compositions include an ingredient that prevents photoaging from MED and subMED radiation, namely a direct acting MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) inhibitor. The compositions can include another, indirect MMP inhibitor, such as a retinoid, certain other compounds (such as N-acetylcysteine, 2-furildioxime, and vitamin C), tetracyclines, and if a retinoid is used then in addition optional compounds that inhibit the CYP-26 (chytochrome P-450) mediated metabolism of retinoids such as ketoconazole and other azole compounds. In the method, the composition is applied prior to exposure to the sun; for direct acting MMP inhibitors, application should be just prior to exposure, and if indirect inhibitors such as retinoids are used in addition, then application of the indirect inhibitor should be at least about seven hours prior to exposure. Compounds that prevent erythema (skin reddening, sunburn) do not necessarily protect against UV-mediated elevation of MMP levels and activity, and similarly compounds that prevent UV-mediated elevation of MMP levels and activity are not necessarily effective against UV-induced erythema.