16th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090095620 | Semiconductor device, its manufacturing method, and sputtering target material for use in the method - A semiconductor device enables a barrier layer to fully acquire a barriering property against the diffusion of Cu from a wiring main body and the diffusion of Si from an insulating film, enhances the adhesiveness of the barrier layer and the insulating film and excels in reliability of operation over a long period of time. In this invention, a semiconductor device provided on an insulating film with a wiring includes the insulating film containing silicon (Si), a wiring main body formed of copper (Cu) in a groove-like opening disposed in the insulating film, and a barrier layer formed between the wiring main body and the insulating film and made of an oxide containing Cu and Si and Mn. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095621 | SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for removing native oxides from a substrate surface is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus comprises a support assembly. In one embodiment, the support assembly includes a shaft coupled to a disk-shaped body. The shaft has a vacuum conduit, a heat transfer fluid conduit and a gas conduit formed therein. The disk-shaped body includes an upper surface, a lower surface and a cylindrical outer surface. A thermocouple is embedded in the disk-shaped body. A flange extends radially outward from the cylindrical outer surface, wherein the lower surface of the disk-shaped body comprises one side of the flange. A fluid channel is formed in the disk-shaped body proximate the flange and lower surface. The fluid channel is coupled to the heat transfer fluid conduit of the shaft. A plurality of grooves are formed in the upper surface of the disk-shaped body, and are coupled by a hole in the disk-shaped body to the vacuum conduit of the shaft. A gas conduit is formed through the disk-shaped body and couples the gas conduit of the shaft to the cylindrical outer surface of the disk-shaped body. The gas conduit in the disk-shaped body has an orientation substantially perpendicular to a centerline of the disk-shaped body. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095622 | Biosensor and method to produce biosensor - A biosensor is a sensor strip that is folded to form a base and a cover. The base has a reactive layer, two electrodes, a compensating electrode and a variable resistive pad. The reactive layer is formed on the base. The electrodes are formed on the base and connect to the reactive layer to an end of the base. The compensating electrode is formed between the electrodes and is connected to one electrode by the variable resistive pad having an adjustable resistivity to account for manufacturing errors. The cover is shorter than and adhered to the base and has a sample-dropping section corresponding to the reactive layer to allow a liquid sample to be added to the reactive layer. Operators insert the biosensor into the biosensor detector and obtain a correct result without calibrating the biosensor detector so preventing human calibration errors. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095623 | Identification Method for Electrochemical Test Strips - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for creating test strips that may be identified based on differences in electrical conduction or resistance between contact point on the test strip. This is achieved by creating a base test strip with contact points that may be connected to other contact points by an electrical connection. These base test strips may be modified to create a difference in electrical conductivity between contact points, or a contact point may be eliminated. This modification can be used to distinguish different types of test strips based on electrical signature. Additionally, the base test strip may be created such that multiple modifications are possible to distinguish numerous characteristics of test strips. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095624 | Electroactive complex, electroactive probe and preparation method - Organic electrodes produced from electroactive polymers bonded to anti-ligands intended to interact specifically with ligands. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095625 | Mediator-Stabilized Reagent Compositions for Use in Biosensor Electrodes - The claimed subject matter relates to the stabilization of 1,2-quinone mediators, especially those containing 1,10-phenanthroline quinone (PQ) and more especially transition metal complexes of PQ, in the presence of enzymes when contained in dry reagent layers for biosensor electrodes, through the use of various metal salts, particularly those of lithium. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095626 | Carbon dioxide sensor - The present invention generally relates to carbon dioxide (CO | 2009-04-16 |
20090095627 | SENSOR FOR MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF A GAS COMPONENT IN A GAS MIXTURE - Disclosed is a sensor for measuring the concentration of a gas component in a gas mixture. Said sensor comprises a solid electrolyte and electrodes which are separated from each other by means of the solid electrolyte and of which an outer electrode is exposed to the gas mixture while an inner electrode is disposed in a hollow space that is separated from the gas mixture with the aid of a diffusion barrier. The inventive sensor is characterized in that an additional outer electrode is exposed to the exhaust gas, said additional outer electrode being impinged upon by a current whose sign is the opposite of the current by which the outer electrode is impinged upon. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095628 | CLEAVABLE SURFACTANTS - The invention provides surfactant compounds of formulas I-IX, which can be used in methods for aiding the solubilization, digestion, preparation, analysis, and/or characterization of biological material, for example, proteins or cell membranes. The compounds can also aid in the recovery of peptides generated during protein digestion, particularly for in-gel digestion protocol. Additionally, the compounds can improve enzymatic protein deglycosylation without interfering with downstream sample preparation steps and mass spectrometric analysis. The compounds can be specifically useful as digestion aids that can be decomposed by an acid, by heat, or a combination thereof. Decomposition of the surfactants allows for facile separation from isolated samples, and/or allows for analysis of the sample without interfering with the sensitivity of various analytical techniques. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095629 | Device and Method for Electrophoretic Deposition with a Movable Electrode - One object on which the present invention is based is to specify an apparatus ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090095630 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMPING BASED ON DIELECTROPHORESIS - This paper presents a microfluidic pumping approach using traveling-wave dielectrophoresis (tw-DEP) of microparticles. Flow is generated directly in the microfluidic devices by inducing electromechanical effects in the fluid using microelectrodes. The fluidic driving mechanisms due to the particle-fluid and particle-particle interactions under twDEP are analyzed, and the induced flow field is obtained from numerical simulations. Experimental measurements of the flow velocity in a prototype DEP micropumping device show satisfactory agreement with the numerical predications. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095631 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING ACTIVE MATERIAL OF ELECTRODE PLATE FOR STORAGE BATTERY - An electrode plate ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090095632 | Electrochemical Fabrication Method and Apparatus for Producing Three-Dimensional Structures Having Improved Surface Finish - An electrochemical fabrication process produces three-dimensional structures (e.g. components or devices) from a plurality of layers of deposited materials wherein the formation of at least some portions of some layers are produced by operations that remove material or condition selected surfaces of a deposited material. In some embodiments, removal or conditioning operations are varied between layers or between different portions of a layer such that different surface qualities are obtained. In other embodiments varying surface quality may be obtained without varying removal or conditioning operations but instead by relying on differential interaction between removal or conditioning operations and different materials encountered by these operations. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095633 | COPPER PLATING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A GRAVURE CYLINDER - The present invention provides a copper plating method and apparatus for a gravure cylinder in which copper plating with more uniform thickness can be provided over a full length of a gravure cylinder without causing defects such as rashes and pits irrespective of a size of the gravure cylinder, concentration of a copper plating solution can be managed automatically, a consumption amount of an additive is reduced to make it possible to perform a plating treatment within a short period of time, a power supply cost is reduced, and handling is easy with excellent visibility. A gravure cylinder in a hollow cylindrical shape is held at both ends in a longitudinal direction. The gravure cylinder is accommodated in a plating bath filled with a copper plating solution. The gravure cylinder is energized so that the gravure cylinder functions as a cathode while being rotated at a predetermined speed. A pair of anode chambers in a long box shape, in which insoluble anodes are provided upright slidably to both sides of the gravure cylinder in the plating bath and energized so as to function as an anode, are brought close to both side surfaces of the gravure cylinder at a predetermined interval. Copper plating is provided on an outer peripheral surface of the gravure cylinder. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095634 | Plating method - A plating method can form a plated film having a uniform thickness over the entire surface, including the peripheral surface, of a substrate. The plating method includes: disposing an anode so as to face a conductive film, formed on a substrate, which serves as a cathode, and disposing an auxiliary cathode on an ring-shaped seal member for sealing a peripheral portion of the substrate; bringing the conductive film, the anode and the auxiliary cathode into contact with a plating solution; and supplying electric currents between the anode and the conductive film, and between the anode and the auxiliary cathode to carry out plating. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095635 | MICROFLUIDIC RADIOSYNTHESIS OF A RADIOLABELED COMPOUND USING ELECTROCHEMICAL TRAPPING AND RELEASE - Methods and apparatus enable radiosynthesis of radiolabeled compounds using electrochemical trapping and release. The trapping and release of radioactive isotopes all occur inside a microreactor, a vial or similar device, thus eliminating the need for azeotropic drying and several dead-end filling steps, as well as the necessity to move concentrated radioisotopes from one compartment of the chip to another. These and other features allow radioisotope enrichment to be carried out internally within a radiochemical synthesis chip, providing faster and more robust operation, as well as producing very high radiochemical labeling yields. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095636 | Electrolytic Cells and Methods for the Production of Ammonia and Hydrogen - A method using an electrolytic cell to electrolyze urea to produce at least one of H | 2009-04-16 |
20090095637 | Electrochemical polishing method and polishing method - The present invention provides an electrochemical polishing method capable of increasing a polishing speed while preventing excessive polishing, such as dishing or erosion. In the electrochemical polishing method, when a voltage applied to a conductive film formed on the surface of a substrate is increased at a contact surface pressure of 0 between the surface of the substrate and a polishing pad, a voltage at a first change point C that allows a current density to start to decrease after an increase is referred to as a minimum voltage. In addition, when the voltage is increased at a contact surface pressure having a finite value, a voltage at a second change point B that allows the current density to be maintained constant after the decrease is referred to as a maximum voltage. In this case, the surface of the conductive film is polished while maintaining the voltage to be not lower than the minimum voltage and not higher than the maximum voltage. Further, the present invention provides an electrochemical polishing method capable of rapidly removing a conductive film in regions other than a contact plug or wiring line forming region while preventing excessive polishing, such as dishing or erosion. In the electrochemical polishing method, in a step of increasing a voltage, when the voltage is increased at a contact surface pressure of 0, a voltage at a first change point C that allows a current density to start to decrease after an increase is referred to as a threshold voltage, and the voltage is increased such that a voltage in a region in which a barrier film is exposed is higher than the threshold voltage. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095638 | SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and process for remediation of a contaminated environment such as soil and groundwater is disclosed. The system includes a hydrogen generation device that produces hydrogen gas, oxygen gas and a hydrogen-water mixture. The hydrogen-water mixture is injected under pressure into the contaminated environment to stimulate anaerobic decomposition of the contaminating materials such as halogenated hydrocarbons. The oxygen gas is also injected into portions of the contaminated environment containing non-chlorinated hydrocarbons to promote aerobic decomposition. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095639 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NEUTRALIZING ELECTROCHEMICALLY ACTIVATED LIQUIDS - A method and apparatus are provided for reducing an oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of an electrochemically activated liquid. The ORP is reduced by emitting ions from an ion generator into the electrochemically activated liquid, wherein the ions have a charge polarity that is opposite to the ORP of the liquid. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095640 | Humidity Control Apparatus for Electrochemical Sensors - Devices and methods are disclosed that can adjust a hydration level in an electrochemical sensor or an instrument which includes such a sensor. The device can include a chamber which can, at least in part, surround an inflow port of the sensor. An adjacent reservoir of water can provide a source of water vapor which can be infused into the sensor. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095641 | SAMPLE FLUID TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING A SAMPLE FLUID - The invention refers to a sample fluid testing device for analyzing a sample fluid, comprising a test media tape ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090095642 | TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES WITH PYRIDYL-IMIDAZOLE LIGANDS - Enzyme-based electrochemical sensors comprising transition metal complexes of iron, cobalt, ruthenium, osmium, and vanadium are described. The transition metal complexes can be used as redox mediators and include substituted or unsubstituted pyridyl-imidazole ligands. Transition metal complexes attached to polymeric backbones are also described. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095643 | Amperometric Method And Apparatus For Measurement Of Soft Particles In Liquids By Analyzing The Adhesion Of These Particles To An Electrode - Method and apparatus for measurement and analysis of soft particles in liquids in the size range 1-500 μm represented by vesicles and living cells, liposomes and blood cells in particular, but also to diluted dispersions of oil droplets and other confined microparticles in liquids. The method is based on amperometric detection and analysis of single events of particle adhesion in raw samples, or after the concentration adjustment, by means of permanent record of time series of stochastic electrical signals in the real time. The detected new class of electrical signals is generated by adhesion causing the deformation, rupture and spreading of soft particles at mercury electrode in air saturated liquids. Information stored in one current pulse signal is: particle size, adhesion properties and electrode surface area occupied by the spread particle, which is characteristic for each class of particles. The current pulses, appear at irregular intervals due to the inherently stochastic nature of the I particle encounter with the electrode. The total pulse counts (N) recorded for a: fixed time interval (e.g. 100 seconds) is the measure of particle concentration; (C/particles L | 2009-04-16 |
20090095644 | PAINTBRUSH STORAGE AND CARRYING SYSTEM - A storage and carrying system in which paint brushes that are wet from recent cleaning are held in such a manner as to facilitate drying, and can be stored and moved from place to place while so disposed. The brushes are placed in holsters which are inserted into openings in the top panel of a case. The holsters have drain holes which allow liquid held in the bristle portions of the brushes to drip into the interior of the case. A drawer having a reservoir is positioned in the interior of the case beneath the holsters to collect the liquid dripping from the holsters. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095645 | Reusable beverage cup with counter - The present invention discloses a beverage cup that comprises a cup body, and a lid. The lid comprises a hinged plug insert, which covers the drinking port in the lid, a window and a counter means. The counter means comprises a disc that protrudes through the outer circumference of the lid in such a way that the user can rotate the disc. The disc is printed with symbols or numbers, one of which is visible at a time through the window in the lid. Different symbols or numbers on the disc are visible through the window as the disc is rotated. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095646 | Plunger Storage and Transportation Device - A plunger storage and transportation device that is adapted to store, hold, and secure, and is capable of storing, holding, and securing, many different sizes, shapes, and styles of plungers. The plunger storage and transportation device includes structure that secures at least the plunger head within a housing. The device can be easily transported from one location to another while securing a plunger in a contained, clean, and easy manner. Accordingly, the plunger storage and transportation device may be used with, and can transport, a multitude of different plungers produced by a wide variety of plunger manufacturers, and therefore not be limited to one type or size of plunger. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095647 | Injector Piston Nest - A container for receiving or storing or carrying pistons for injectors, the container having a base plate and hollow cylindrical piston storage parts (the container being hereafter referred to as a piston nest). Each of the hollow cylindrical piston receiving parts is formed either by making it vertically penetrate through the basic plate, with one side of the base plate functioning as one opening end, and project from the other side or by making it vertically penetrate through the base plate and project from both sides of the base plate. Preferably, each piston receiving part has a swelled part where a part of the inner peripheral wall surface of the piston receiving part is swelled inward. The pistons for injectors are received in the piston receiving parts. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095648 | CUP LABELING SYSTEM - An apparatus and a system for affixing a label to a cup, bottle and/or container is provided. The apparatus and system may allow for affixing a pre-printed label having a plurality of colors and indicia thereon to a cup whereby the label may be viewed as integral part to the cup itself. The preprinting of the labeling prior to the affixation of the cup insures consistency and uniformity of the indicia thereon. Additionally, the printing of the label prior to affixing it to the cup may allow the printer to ensure proper angles of the indica prior to the application of the label onto the desired cup apparatus. Moreover, the present invention may allow for the peeling away of a portion of the label to review the outside edge of the receiving cup/container. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095649 | Child-Resistant Container for Housing a Blister Card - A child-resistant container for housing a blister card includes a top section and bottom section with an opening on one side for a blister card to be moved from a stored position to a dispensing position, partially removed form the container. A blister card sits against the inner surface bottom section and is held there by a trap arm molded into the top section. The trap arm has a plate that presses down on the blister holding it in place. The blister card is unreachable, except via an opening in the bottom of the container. The user pushed on the blister card through the thumbhole causing the blister into a dispensing position. As the blister moves out of the container a notch in the blister card catches on a hook molded into the trap arm not permitting the card to completely leave the container. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095650 | Wafer container with staggered wall structure - A wafer container comprising a base and a cover that nest together. The base includes a staggered wall structure composed of inner and outer walls. The staggered wall structure is arranged so that forces from side impacts are absorbed principally by outer wall segments. A rib on the cover restrains the outer wall segments from flexing beyond the inner wall diameter. Reference tabs on the base facilitate alignment of the base to the cover. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095651 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process - Methods of hydroprocessing hydrocarbon streams are provided that employ substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing conditions. In one aspect, the method includes directing a hydrocarbonaceous feed stock to a first substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone wherein an effluent from the first substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone is directed to a second substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone generally undiluted with other hydrocarbon streams. In another aspect, the method recycles a liquid portion of a liquid hydrocarbonaceous effluent from the second substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone, which preferably includes an amount of hydrogen dissolved therein, to the hydrocarbonaceous feed stock so that the feed to the first substantially liquid-phase hydroprocessing zone has a relatively larger concentration of dissolved hydrogen relative to the hydrocarbonaceous feed stock. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095652 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process To Decrease Polyaromatics - A process is provided for producing low sulfur diesel having a reduced poly-aromatic level where at least a portion of the poly-aromatics are converted to mono-aromatics. In one aspect, the process separates the temperature and pressure requirements for obtaining low levels of sulfur from the temperature and pressure requirements to saturate poly-aromatics to mono-aromatics. By one approach, the process first converts a diesel boiling range hydrocarbon stream in a hydrotreating zone at conditions effective to produce a hydrotreating zone effluent having a reduced concentration of sulfur with minimal saturation of poly-aromatics. Hydrogen is then admixed in the hydrotreating zone effluent or at least a portion thereof, which is then reacted in a substantially liquid-phase continuous reaction zone to effect saturation of poly-aromatics to provide a liquid-phase continuous reaction zone effluent having a reduced level of poly-aromatics relative to the diesel feed. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095653 | Hydroisomerization Process - A process is provided for improving the cold flow properties of a hydrocarbon stream employing a substantially liquid-phase continuous hydroisomerization zone where the reaction zone has a substantially constant level of dissolved hydrogen throughout without the addition of additional hydrogen external to the reaction zone. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095654 | HYDROPROCESSING IN MULTIPLE BEDS WITH INTERMEDIATE FLASH ZONES - The instant invention comprises a hydroprocessing method having at least two stages. The first stage employs a hydroprocessing catalyst which may contain hydrotreating catalyst, hydrocracking catalyst, or a combination of both. The subsequent stage is limited to hydrocracking. Conversion in subsequent stages may be improved by the addition of multiple reaction zones for hydrocracking, with flash separation zones between the stages. Middle distillate yield is thereby increased and the volume of the recycle stream is reduced. This invention reduces the need for equipment which would normally be required for a large recycle stream. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095655 | Hydrocracking Process - Methods of hydrocracking hydrocarbon streams are provided that employ substantially liquid-phase continuous hydroprocessing conditions. In one aspect, the method includes a separate hydrotreating and hydrocracking system where the hydrocracking zone is a substantially liquid-phase continuous system. In another aspect, the method includes a two-stage hydrocracking system where one or both of the hydrocracking zones is a substantially liquid-phase continuous reaction system. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095656 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process To Improve Cetane Number - A process is provided for producing low sulfur diesel having a high cetane number where the temperature and pressure requirements for obtaining low levels of sulfur is separated from the temperature and pressure requirements for improving cetane. In one aspect, a low pressure hydrodesulfurization zone and a high pressure aromatic saturation zone are employed to sequentially achieve the desired sulfur and cetane levels. In another aspect, the process first converts a diesel boiling range hydrocarbonaceous stream in a hydrotreating zone at conditions effective to produce a hydrotreating zone effluent having a reduced concentration of sulfur with minimal saturation of aromatics. Hydrogen is then admixed with the hydrotreating zone effluent, which is then reacted in a substantially liquid-phase continuous reaction zone substantially undiluted with other streams to effect saturation of aromatics to provide a liquid-phase continuous reaction zone effluent having an improved cetane number. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095657 | Automation and Control of Energy Efficient Fluid Catalytic Cracking Processes for Maximizing Value Added Products - With an aim to optimize propylene production, petroleum oil is catalytically cracked by contacting the oil with catalyst mixture consisting of a base cracking catalyst containing an stable Y-type zeolite and small amounts of rare-earth metal oxide, and an additive containing a shape-selective zeolite, in an up-flow type fluid catalytic cracking apparatus having a regeneration zone, a separation zone, and a stripping zone. According to this fluid catalytic cracking process, the production of light-fraction olefins such as propylene is maximized by applying appropriate process control, monitoring, and optimizing systems. The present invention provides mathematical process models, including: neural networks, statistical models and finite impulse models. These various mathematical process models are used in conjunction with advanced controllers and optimizing routines to calculate optimal settings for various process parameters. A microwave based system can also be employed for optimizing the performance of a stripping zone, which further optimizes catalyst regeneration. Process model and historical data to test a predictive system can provide early warning of potential performance degradation and equipment failure in the FCC unit, which decreases overall operating costs and increases plant safety. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095658 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SCAVENGER FOR HYDROCARBON FLUIDS - Compounds having the formulae and general formulae: | 2009-04-16 |
20090095659 | Petroleum products from oil shale - A system for producing petroleum products from oil shale includes one or plural kiln lines made up of plural series-connected, indirect-fired, inclined rotary kilns. Plural kiln lines are operated for parallel processing. Oil shale is advanced through kilns in succession and exhausted from each kiln line substantially free of hydrocarbons. Successive kilns along the advancement of oil shale are maintained at successively higher temperatures. A fuel distinct from hydrocarbons in oil shale, such as syngas from a gasifier or hydrogen gas from a separator, drives pyrolysis to extract hydrocarbons. A refining unit located proximate to the kiln lines upgrades extracted hydrocarbons into petroleum products and separates the petroleum products by criteria. A heat extraction unit recovers heat from exhausted oil shale for reuse in kilns. A method involves drying oil shale followed by heating dry oil shale in successively hotter pyrolysis environments. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095660 | NEW APPLICATIONS FOR FROTH FLOTATION PROCESSES - A process is described for the separation of fluorinated plastic particles from a mixture of solid particles of similar specific gravity. The process comprises mixing the particles with water, adding air to create bubbles, and generating two or more product streams, one of which floats and the other which sinks. The floating stream is enriched in fluoropolymer particles. Per pass yield and selectivity of fluorinated plastics are enhanced by the addition of a carboxylic acid to the froth flotation medium. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095661 | SCREENING DEVICE - There is provided an improved screening device (A) comprising a screen panel with projections/rider bars ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090095662 | HARVESTING CORN COBS - A cart is towed behind a combine harvester for collecting corn cobs and includes a conveyer belt feeding into a system for separating cobs from residue to be discharged and a tank for receiving and transporting the cobs. An unload auger is provided from the tank to one side of the cart while the cart moves forward. Power for driving the cart is obtained from a chopper drive of the combine harvester. The separating arrangement includes a series of sequential blower fans for blowing air through the discharged material as it is discharged from a conveyor and into a spreading guide disperses the residue. The cobs are conveyed using a series of augers where the auger to flight distance is at least 2 inches and particularly a pair of augers feed the cobs through a front wall of the tank so as to push cobs upwardly into the tank. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095663 | Method And Device For Accepting Banknotes - The present invention concerns a method and an apparatus for accepting bank notes. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095664 | DENITRIFICATION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - The disclosed process and system are used for the denitrification of wastewater. The system comprises: an influent flow meter for measuring an influent flow Q; an influent concentration analyzer for measuring an influent dissolved oxygen concentration DO | 2009-04-16 |
20090095665 | Anti-Drainback Valve For An Oil Filter - An anti-drainback apparatus for an oil filter assembly includes an anti-drainback valve formed from an elastomeric material. The anti-drainback valve is operable to selectively restrict reverse flow through the oil filter assembly. The anti-drainback valve is generally frusta-conical in shape and includes at least one relief valve to selectively open in the presence of a predetermined pressure to allow reverse flow through the oil filter assembly. An oil filter assembly is also provided incorporating the disclosed anti-drainback valve. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095666 | Media-Free System For The Production Of High Purity Water And Methods Of Use - A system for producing high purity water, and particularly for the production of water that is suitable for injection, as well as method of using the same, are disclosed. The system includes a unique combination of known water purification methods that is particularly well-suited to the production USP purified water and USP water that is suitable for injection. The system minimizes potential for organism growth within the system by providing multiple means of organism destruction and removal and by not utilizing any standard water treatment media. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095667 | STEEL DRAIN WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSER - Cleaning operations involving steam and flushing with water produce runoff that flows into drains installed in factory floors. Allowing bulky materials to flow into and plugging factory drains creates floor flooding conditions, production line shutdown and loss of time and money. These conditions can occur when strainer baskets are removed from drains. A drain facilitated with a drain closer prevents flow of bulky materials into drains and subsequent plugging. The drain closer is activated with a modified strainer basket such that removal of the basket closes the drain preventing inflow of bulky materials. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095668 | PREPARATION OF MONOLITHIC ARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method of producing a polymeric monolithic article by radical polymerization, which method comprises providing a mold comprising a solution of radically polymerisable monomers; a transition metal catalyst and a complexing ligand in a solvent; adding an ATRP initiator and, optionally, flushing the mixture with an inert gas; carrying out radical polymerisation in the mold; optionally, removing the monolithic article obtained in from the mold; and washing the monolithic article obtained as described above. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095669 | Filter with inverted threads - A replaceable cartridge for use with a filter housing having a substantially closed dome end and a head end. The cartridge comprises a filter media connected to and extending between a head end endplate and a dome end endplate. The dome end endplate includes means for mating with the filter housing. The filter housing comprises a canister extending between a substantially open head end and a substantially closed dome end. The canister has an interior surface that includes corresponding means for engaging the filter cartridge. The means for engaging the cartridge is positioned substantially adjacent the dome end. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095670 | MEMBRANE ELEMENT SEALING MATERIAL HOLDING MEMBER AND MEMBRANE ELEMENT - A membrane element sealing material holding member that even when the dimension of outer diameter of center tube varies, enables holding of the center tube in the center and further enables easy insertion of the center tube; and a membrane element utilizing the same. The membrane element sealing material holding member comprises central opening ( | 2009-04-16 |
20090095671 | HOT DISCONNECT REPLACEABLE WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for filtering water from an external source, the filter assembly having a manifold assembly and a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a cartridge engagement means while the manifold includes a manifold engagement means. The cartridge engagement means and manifold engagement means cooperatively interfacing for removable attachment of the filter cartridge to the manifold assembly. The cartridge engagement means and manifold engagement means oriented in a retaining relation during removal of the cartridge filter from the manifold assembly such that any entrained pressure within the cartridge filter is vented while the cartridge engagement means and manifold engagement means are in the retaining relation. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095672 | HIGH EFFICIENCY GRIT REMOVAL SYSTEM - An assembly for removing grit particles from a fluid having a flow. The assembly includes a tank having walls for holding fluid for separation of grit particles from the fluid, a fluid inlet for flow of fluid into the tank, a fluid outlet for flow of fluid from the tank, an inlet diffusion baffle assembly including a baffle positioned to direct fluid flow toward the tank walls and a lower chamber of the tank, and an outlet baffle assembly including a baffle positioned in a rear of the tank at an upward slope from the center of the tank toward the fluid outlet configured to direct fluid flow toward the center of the tank. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095673 | Systems and methods for combining and converting solid and liquid organic waste materials into useful products - Systems and methods are provided for converting organic waste materials from a municipal waste stream to useful products, such as fuels. Through the use of a biomixer and a hydropulper, as well as through sorting and screening, the organic waste materials are progressively reduced in size and cleaned of contamination. The resulting uniform biomass is suitable for anaerobic digestion to produce biogas and a residual solid that is suitable for producing a high quality compost. A quantity of liquid organic waste material can be added to the biomixer, to the hydropulper and/or to the anaerobic digester. The quantity of liquid organic waste material can be obtained by separating the liquids from any containers and can be stored in a holding tank prior to being added to the biomixer, the hydropulper and/or the anaerobic digester. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095674 | Method and eqipment for biological treatment of organic wastewater - A method of biological treatment of organic wastewater includes a biological treatment step for introducing organic wastewater to a biological treatment tank and biologically treating the organic wastewater; and a solid-liquid separation step for separating biologically treated liquid in the biological treatment tank into sludge and treated water. The method further includes a sludge treatment step for introducing a portion of the sludge in the biological treatment tank and/or at least a portion of the sludge separated in the solid-liquid separation step into a sludge treatment tank having a submerged filter element with a pore diameter of 5 to 100 μm in the tank and subjecting the sludge to aerobic biological treatment; and a permeated liquid-returning step for returning the liquid permeated through the submerged filter element to the biological treatment tank. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095675 | Water treatment bioreactor using hollow filaments - Apparatus, systems, and methods for removal of contaminants in water are described. In particular, apparatus, systems, and methods for the treatment of potable water, for removal of oxidized contaminants, using hollow polyester filaments for sustaining a biofilm are described. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095676 | Carrier for Liquid Chromatography, Chromatographic Columns Packed With the Carrier, and Method of Separation of Organic Substances With the Columns - The present invention provides a chromatography carrier which can recover aromatic compounds such as PCB and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon from other substances specifically and quickly using small amounts of the carrier and an organic solvent, a chromatography column packed with the carrier and a method for efficiently separating organic compounds such as PCB and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon using the column. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095677 | APPLICATION USING NON-COVALENT BOND BETWEEN A CUCURBITURIL DERIVATIVE AND A LIGAND - Provided are a kit including a first component that is a compound of formula (1) below bound to a first material and a second component that is a ligand bound to a second material, wherein each of the first and second materials is independently selected from the group consisting of a solid phase, a biomolecule, an antioxidant, a chemical therapeutic agent, an anti-histaminic agent, a cucurbituril dendrimer, a cyclodextrin derivative, a crown ether derivative, a calixarene derivative, a cyclophane derivative, a cyclic peptide derivative, a metallic ion, a chromophore, a fluorescent material, a phosphor, a radioactive material, and a catalyst; and the ligand can non-covalently bind to the compound of formula (1); a method of separating and purifying a material bound to a ligand using the compound of formula (1) bound to a solid phase; a method of separating and purifying the compound of formula (1) or a material bound to the compound using a ligand bound to a solid phase; a sensor chip including a compound of formula (1) bound to a first material and a ligand bound to a second material; and a solid-catalyst complex including the compound of formula (1) bound to a first material and a ligand bound to a second material. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095678 | PURIFICATION OF OIL SANDS POND WATER - A method of enhancing flux of tailings settling pond water from an oil sands process through a membrane separation system and purifying the water comprising is disclosed. The process comprises the following steps: (a) treating the water with an effective amount of one or more water-soluble cationic polymers, amphoteric polymers, zwitterionic polymers, or a combination thereof; (b) passing the treated water through a membrane separation system; and (c) optionally, passing the permeate from step (b) through an additional membrane separation system. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095679 | HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Hemodialysis dialysis systems are disclosed. Hemodialysis systems of the invention may include a dialysate flow path including a balancing circuit, a mixing circuit, and/or a directing circuit. The circuits may be defined within one or more cassettes. The fluid circuits may be at least partially isolated, spatially and/or thermally, from electrical components of the system. A gas supply may be provided in fluid communication with the dialysate flow path and/or the dialyzer to urge dialysate through the dialyzer and blood back to the patient. The hemodialysis systems may include fluid handling devices, actuated using a control fluid, optionally delivered using a detachable pump. Fluid handling devices may be generally rigid and of a spheroid shape, optionally with a diaphragm dividing the device into compartments. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095680 | Membrane Treatment Method and Membrane Treatment Apparatus Using Membrane Module - [Problem] To provide a membrane treatment method and a membrane treatment apparatus using a membrane module, which are capable of reducing fouling using a simple installation, without increasing costs. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095681 | P-TERT-BUTYLCALIX[6]ARENES WITH TRIACIDIC FUNCTIONS AT 2, 4 AND 6, SUPPORTED LIQUID MEMBRANES AND SUPPORT MATERIALS COMPRISING THE SAME AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to novel p-tert butylcalix[6]arenes of formulae (IA) and (IB) with carboxylic or hydroxyamino triacidic functions in positions 2, 4 and 6, and other functions in positions 1, 3 and 5, supported liquid membranes and support materials comprising the above and the uses thereof. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095682 | CATCH BASIN FILTER ABSORBER METHOD FOR WATER DECONTAMINATION - A storm water treatment device that is installed under the grate of new or existing catch basins, and more commonly referred to as an insert. The catch basin decontamination apparatus has a universal housing and support ring that allows one design to fit most applications. Adjustable chains allow for proper position below grate and a semi-flexible molded or rigid deflector directs incoming drain water to the housing. A slip-on filter/absorber cartridge fits over a perforated drain tube, in the center of the housing, allowing the drain water to first pass through the filter/absorber media before exiting through the drain tube and out the bottom of the housing. The filter/absorber cartridge includes a variety of absorber materials that absorb oil and repel water. Activated carbon, microbes and other site specific absorbents can be used in the replaceable slip-on cartridge. A leaf pre-strainer helps prevent leaves and debris from entering the housing. A clean in place suction tube and clod buster form of the apparatus aids in cleaning the housing. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095683 | PORTABLE FUEL DESULTURIZATION UNIT - A mobile fuel filter for removing sulfur-containing compounds from a diesel fuel is provided. The mobile fuel filter comprises: a filter median comprising an absorbent for removing sulfur-containing compounds from the diesel fuel, the filter median being in fluid communication with a storage device, the storage device having a holding capacity greater than 1000 gallons and being configured for storing the diesel fuel, the absorbent being configured to remove sulfur containing compounds from the diesel fuel to produce filtered diesel fuel having less than 15 ppm of sulfur containing compounds, the absorbent comprises an inorganic oxide having a surface acidity characterized by a pK | 2009-04-16 |
20090095684 | Chalcogenide compounds with a clay-like cation-exchange capacity and methods of use - Chalcogenide compounds with cation exchange capability and methods of using the compounds are described. Compounds of the general formula A | 2009-04-16 |
20090095685 | VIBRATORY MIXER - A treatment system including a vibratory mixer is disclosed. The vibratory mixer comprises a vibrating element to facilitate the dissolution of a treating agent that facilitates separation of solids from liquids in water and wastewater streams. Vibratory mixing energy that effects mixing is generated by utilizing magnetostrictive or piezoelectric materials. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095686 | Process And System For Treating Waste From Aluminum Production Containing PAH And Fluoride Ions By Flotation And Stabilization - A process for treating a waste material coming from aluminum production, the waste material containing contaminants polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and inorganic fluoride compounds containing fluoride ions, involves flotation of a waste mixture of the waste material in the presence of a surfactant capable of producing PAH-rich micelles that are floated to produce froth containing the PAH-rich micelles; and stabilization of the waste mixture by adding a fluoride ion stabilizer to form stabilized fluoride compounds with reduced solubility in the waste mixture and in a toxicity characteristics leaching procedure test, to produce decontaminated solids containing the stabilized fluoride compounds and a leachate solution. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095687 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING OFF COLORING COMPONENTS FROM AQUEOUS PLANT EXTRACTS - The invention relates to a method for separating off coloring components from aqueous plant extracts in which magnesium ions (Mg | 2009-04-16 |
20090095688 | INSTALLATION FOR THE FLOCCULATION OF SLUDGE LOADED WITH SUSPENDED MATTER, METHOD USING THE INSTALLATION - Installation for flocculation of water or sludge loaded with suspended matter comprising in succession: a polymer storage hopper, a polymer grinding device, and a line, pipe or other conveyor for transferring the polymer solution to the water or the sludge to be treated. The grinder device includes a wetting cone in which the polymer is poured, and at the bottom end of the cone: a chamber for grinding and removing the dispersed polymer comprising: a rotor, a stator, and a ring fed by a secondary water circuit. A method implementing the installation is also provided. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095689 | MULTIPLE FILTER CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF USE - A method for maintaining an efficiently working fuel system comprising: passing the fuel through a first filter of a multiple filter controller; monitoring a level of pressure established s within the multiple filter controller as the fuel passes through the first filter, wherein monitoring comprises providing a pressure gage; detecting when the level of pressure has reached a predetermined level, wherein such detecting comprises providing a vacuum switch; redirecting the fuel from the first filter to a second filter when the predetermined level of pressure has been detected, wherein redirecting comprises manipulating an inlet valve of the multiple filter controller such that the inlet valve stops the flow of the fluid to the first filter and redirects the flow of the fluid to a second filter; and repairing or removing the first filter from the fuel system while the fuel is simultaneously flowing through the second filter. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095690 | SOLIDS REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for improved separation or clarification of solids from a solids-laden liquid. Entrained gasses can also be removed. A liquid to be treated is introduced into the inlet of a solid-liquid separator modified to include one or more sources of vibrational energy. The liquid to be treated is directed through a conduit within the separator. Preferably the conduit within the separator is configured into a tortuous flow path to assist in the separation of solids from the liquid. Vibrational energy is applied to the flow path, preferably through the flow path conduit. As solids fall out of solution, they are collected. The clarified liquid is also collected. A vacuum can be applied to the system to assist in moving the solid-liquid mixture through the system and to provide vacuum clarification. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095691 | Internal UV treatment of portable water systems - A disinfectant treatment for self-contained potable water systems. A lamp or lamps within the interior of at least one component system in which water is resident. During operation of the system. As the water tank, water heater, water filter, or other component which holds a volume of water. By putting a radioactive and a microbial effect in response to exposure to UV radiation may be formed of the vessel or other component. The radioactive material may be tin dioxide, titanium dioxide, or other material that produces hydroxyl ions in response to UV exposure. The hydroxyl ions flow from the vessel or other component into the piping and other components so as to attack/inhibit microbial action throughout the system. The lamps are mounted within quartz sleeves for immersion in water or other components. The quartz sleeves to prevent vibration damage. May also be used to of the system so as to prevent friction freeze damage. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095692 | RETRIEVABLE DIFFUSER MODULE WITH INTERNAL BALLAST/BUOYANCY CHAMBER - A diffuser module and system for diffusing gas into liquid such as in aeration/mixing of wastewater. Each module has a header pipe and diffusers which receive gas from the header pipe. Each pipe is equipped with a smaller internal pipe arranged concentrically to provide an annular space which receives the gas and supplies it to the diffusers. The volume within the internal pipe can serve as a ballast chamber or a buoyancy chamber or both. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095693 | Concentrator System and Method of Water Filtration and Recycling to Drive Industrial Fabrication Process - A concentrator for removing particulate matter from waste water is disclosed. The concentrator comprises a frame and a high volume compressible filter supported by the frame. The high volume compressible filter is connected to receive the waste water and permit at least some of the waste water to pass therethrough to remove a portion of the particulate from the waste water. The concentrator further comprises at least one compression arm connected to the frame and configured to engage the high volume compressible filter to agitate the waste water within the high volume compressible filter and force waste water from the high volume compressible filter. The concentrator is configured for use with industrial fabrication equipment such as stone and glass processing and water recycling systems. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095694 | REDUCING TANNIN STAINING IN WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A process for reducing or eliminating tannins in wood flour so to reduce the level of tannins in wood/plastic composites made with the wood flour, and improve the finish provided by these products when in use. The process involves taking a precursor comprised of wood flour, dry wood waste or green wood waste, all of which contain high levels of tannin, rinsing the precursor with a solvent such as acetone, water or a base solution including Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) or other salts, and heating the resultant mixture to a predetermined elevated temperature. The tannins in the mixture are rinsed out of the mixture with the solution out, with the remaining material which containing only a very slight amount of tannins. The remaining material is next dried, and then separated from the drying air stream through a cyclone or filter receiver. The material is then stored in bulk for delivery to a manufacturer of wood/plastic composites, an animal fur processor, or processed further into a finer wood flour. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095695 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY HOOK HAVING INTERLOCKING TIME DELAY ARMS - A display hook for supporting items of merchandise includes a rod assembly and a pair of mechanically interlocked time delay arms medially disposed on the rod assembly. The time delay arms are sequentially movable to permit a potential purchaser to manipulate an item beyond the time delay arms for removal from the display hook. The time delay arms include a guide tube slidingly disposed on the rod assembly, a first arm rotatably mounted on the guide tube and a second arm spaced outwardly from the first arm and fixedly mounted on the guide tube. The first arm is spaced-apart from the second arm sufficiently to permit at least one of the items to be disposed between the arms. The first arm has a circumferentially extending groove and the guide tube has a key that cooperates with the groove to permit limited rotation between the guide tube and the first arm. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095696 | Shelf storage system with an input station - A shelf storage system having an interim storage shelf which is disposed in a group of primary storage shelves for preliminarily receiving products and a shelf control appliance for receiving products from the interim storage shelf. Products are always stored via the interim storage shelf, with the aid of a transport device. Because of the use of the interim storage shelf, the product can be parked until the shelf control appliance has handled output processing or retrieval of products. Moreover, a second shelf control unit is not required in order to distribute the products in this shelf for the purpose of storage. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095697 | VENTILATED RACK SYSTEM - A ventilated cage and rack system for assembly by a user using simple tools and a method for assembly is provided. A plurality of frames and vertical plenums can be connected to a base, and a retaining assembly can be used to connect a plurality of vertical beams and horizontal support beams. A plurality of canopies is preferably used to connect the plenums and the support beams to shroud cages beneath the canopies. The canopies preferably include removable side walls to adapt to the width of the cage being shrouded. A plenum clean out system preferably provides a relatively simple method of draining a cleaning fluid from a plenum by moving a lever between an open and closed position. A pressure based plenum system is also provided wherein a constant air pressure is maintained in the ventilated rack system and air is provided into a cage at a constant air pressure. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095698 | Electric motor driven traversing balancer hoist - A balancer hoist has an electric servomotor driving irreversible gearing in turn driving a hoist chain drive. A float mode and a manual mode are provided using two independent load sensors for sensing the load weight and force applied to a control grip. A traversing control is produced by a tractor carriage rolling on an overhead rail connected to a trolley also traveling on the rail and supported on upper hoist assembly. A load sensor interconnects the tractor carriage and upon hoist assembly to sense forces created by an operator pulling on the chain, which are used to control an electric motor on the tractor carriage driving a pinion gear engaged with a gear rack on the overhead rail to positively drive the carriage, trolley and upper hoist assembly along the rail. A stationary dual hoist system is also described in which two hoist assemblies are interconnected by a chain and sprockets to provide synchronized operation. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095699 | Convertible child-resistant vial - The convertible child-resistant vial comprises a container having and aperture and a peripheral wall and being provided with a first connection element in the form of contiguous locking and freeing housings provided in a collar extending from the peripheral wall; and a cap hingedly mounted to the container integrally thereof and including a second connection element for cooperating with the first connection element to close the vial in a child safe-manner. The second connection element is in the form of a tooth which is easily removable to convert the child-resistant vial into a non-child-resistant vial. The vial can be molded in a one piece body. The integral mounting of the cap to the container allows easing the distribution and handling of the vial. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095700 | Safety Cap and Container System - This invention is generally a safety cap with a corresponding container wherein the cap cannot simply be removed by pulling or twisting due to an inherent resistive force tending to hold the cap in its position. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095701 | Pouch Bottle - A bottle that has at least one thinnest portion in which the wall thickness of the bottle is less than 0.1 mm and preferably less than 0.05 mm, and a method for producing such a bottle. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095702 | HOT-FILLABLE CONTAINER AND METHOD OF MAKING - A hot-fillable container that has an aesthetically pleasing shaped after the hot-fill process. The side walls of the container have structural aspects that permit the side walls to retain a substantially similar shape after the hot-fill process. This allows for an aesthetically pleasing design that compensates for the deformation that can occur during the hot-fill process. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095703 | BOTTLE-SHAPED CONTAINER HAVING INTEGRAL CHANNEL - A bottle-shaped container having an integral channel which forms a handle. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095704 | PATTERNING CNT EMITTERS - An industrial scale method for patterning nanoparticle emitters for use as cathodes in a display device is disclosed. The low temperature method can be practiced in high volume applications, with good uniformity of the resulting display device. The method steps involve deposition of CNT emitter material over an entire surface of a prefabricated composite structure, and subsequent removal of the CNT emitter material from unwanted portions of the surface using physical methods. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095705 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTERACTION STRUCTURE FOR A STORAGE MEDIUM - A process manufactures an interaction structure for a storage medium. The process includes forming a first interaction head provided with a first conductive region having a sub-lithographic dimension. The step of forming a first interaction head includes: forming on a surface a first delimitation region having a side wall; depositing a conductive portion having a deposition thickness substantially matching the sub-lithographic dimension on the side wall; and then defining the conductive portion. The sub-lithographic dimension preferably is between 1 and 50 nm, more preferably 20 nm. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095706 | Selective patterning of Multilayer Systems for OPV in a roll to roll process - Methods of using etching pastes to form a pattern on an electrode of a solar cell, as well as related articles, systems, and components, are disclosed. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095707 | Method And Apparatus For Processing Sub-Micron Write Head Flare Definition - A method and apparatus for processing sub-micron write head flare definition is provided. The method for processing a perpendicular magnetic head forms a portion of a perpendicular write head, where the portion of the write head includes a first pole layer, a coil layer, a second pole layer and a write pole, the method forms a portion of a magnetic read head adjacent to the portion of the perpendicular write head, where the portion of the read head includes a shield layer and a sensor, the method also laps the write pole concurrently with the sensor to define a flare position of the pole tip and to define a sensor height, where the flare position of the pole tip is defined in the same photo-lithography step as the back edge of the sensor. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095708 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD - A method for manufacturing a liquid discharge head including a substrate on which supply ports for supplying a liquid are provided, includes forming a first supply port among the supply ports by performing crystal anisotropic etching on the substrate from one surface of the substrate, and forming a plurality of second supply ports among the supply ports by performing dry etching on the substrate using a crystal anisotropic etching method from a surface exposed toward the one surface of the substrate to a rear surface so that the independent second supply ports are respectively opened on the rear surface. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095709 | METHOD OF ETCHING INK SUPPLY CHANNEL WITH HYDROPHILIC SIDEWALLS - A method of etching an ink supply channel for an inkjet printhead. The method comprises simultaneous etching and passivation processes. A single etching and passivating gas plasma comprises: (a) a passivating gas comprising oxygen; (b) an inert sputtering gas; (c) a fluorinated etching gas; and (d) a hydrophilizing dopant. The resultant ink supply channel has relatively hydrophilic sidewalls. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095710 | METHOD FOR CONTINUAL PREPARATION OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON USING A FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR - There is provided a method for continual preparation of granular polycrystalline silicon using a fluidized bed reactor, enabling a stable, long-term operation of the reactor by effective removal of silicon deposit accumulated on the inner wall of the reactor tube. The method comprises (i) a silicon particle preparation step, wherein silicon deposition occurs on the surface of the silicon particles, while silicon deposit is accumulated on the inner wall of the reactor tube encompassing the reaction zone; (ii) a silicon particle partial discharging step, wherein a part of the silicon particles remaining inside the reactor tube is discharged out of the fluidized bed reactor so that the height of the bed of the silicon particles does not exceed the height of the reaction gas outlet; and (iii) a silicon deposit removal step, wherein the silicon deposit is removed by supplying an etching gas into the reaction zone. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095711 | MICROFABRICATION APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - A microfabrication apparatus for pressing an original plate including a pattern down on a substrate to transfer the pattern on the substrate includes a first measurement unit for measuring relative positional displacement between the substrate and the plate above the substrate, a position correction unit for correcting relative position between the substrate and the plate such that the pattern is to be transferred on a first predetermined position of the substrate based on the relative positional displacement measured by the first measurement unit, a pressing unit for pressing the plate above the substrate down on the substrate to transfer the pattern on the substrate in a state that the relative positional displacement between the substrate and the plate is corrected by the position correction unit, and a second measurement unit for measuring relative positional relationship between the pattern transferred on the substrate and a pattern previously formed on the substrate. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095712 | Flattening method and flattening apparatus - A flattening method, by utilizing the advantages of the CARE method and making up for the disadvantages, can perform removal processing of a surface of a workpiece at a sufficient processing rate and can provide a processed surface having enhanced flatness without leaving damage in the processed surface. A flattening method comprises at least two surface removal steps and at least two cleaning steps, the final surface removal step being a catalyst-referred etching step comprising immersing a workpiece in a processing solution containing at least one of hydrohalic acid, hydrogen peroxide water and ozone water, and bringing a surface of a catalyst platen into contact with or close proximity to a surface to be processed of the workpiece to process the surface, said catalyst platen having in a surface a catalyst selected from the group consisting of platinum, gold, a ceramic solid catalyst, a transition metal, glass, and an acidic or basic solid catalyst. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095713 | NOVEL METHODS FOR CLEANING ION IMPLANTER COMPONENTS - A method and apparatus for cleaning residue from components of an ion source region of an ion implanter used in the fabrication of microelectronic devices. To effectively remove residue, the components are contacted with a gas-phase reactive halide composition for sufficient time and under sufficient conditions to at least partially remove the residue. The gas-phase reactive halide composition is chosen to react selectively with the residue, while not reacting with the components of the ion source region or the vacuum chamber. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095714 | Method and system for low pressure plasma processing - Method and system for treating a substrate with plasma under low pressure conditions is described. A plasma processing system comprises a plasma generation chamber having a first plasma region and a process chamber having a second plasma region disposed downstream of the first plasma region. A plasma generation system is coupled to the plasma generation chamber and configured to create a first plasma in the first plasma region, while a plasma heating system is coupled to the process chamber and configured to heat electrons supplied to the second plasma region from the first plasma region to form a second plasma. A substrate holder coupled to the process chamber is configured to support a substrate and expose the substrate to the second plasma. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095715 | METHODS OF POLYMERIC STENT SURFACE SMOOTHING AND RESURFACING TO REDUCE BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE SITES - The present invention provides methods for fabricating a stent using a chemical treatment to smooth, polish or strengthen the stent. One such treatment involves exposing the stent to acetone or a similar solvent. In certain embodiments, the additional step comprises placing the stent in a bath containing acetone, or a similar solvent, where the bath also contains the polymer the stent is composed of. The acetone bath step may be conducted at a temperature that is below the glass transition temperature. The present invention also provides for methods of fabricating a stent using an acetone bath that comprises poly (lactic) acid. Other embodiments provide for methods of fabricating a stent using an acetone bath that comprises poly (lactic) acid and polyethylene glycol. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095716 | Circuit Breaker - A circuit breaker has a nominal current contact arrangement with a nominal current contact and a nominal current mating contact that are movable relative to each other, and with an arc contact arrangement that has an arc contact and an arc mating contact that are movable relative to each other. The circuit breaker also has kinematics driven by an actuating member which is effectively connected with the nominal current contact and the arc contact and configured, as a function of a breaking movement of the actuating member, to effect first a disconnection of the nominal current contact from the nominal current mating contact, before a disconnection of the arc contact from the arc mating contact occurs. The effective kinematics is also designed in such a way that, as a function of the switching-on movement of the actuating member, first an electrical connection of the arc contact is created with the arc mating contact, before an electrical connection of the nominal current contact is made with the nominal current mating contact. | 2009-04-16 |
20090095717 | Azeotrope-like compositions containing sulfur hexafluoride and uses thereof - Provided are novel azeotrope-like compositions of SF | 2009-04-16 |
20090095718 | Vacuum Cartridge For An Electrical Protection Apparatus Such As A Switch Or A Circuit Breaker - This cartridge comprises at least three shields comprising one shield called mid-potential shield inserted between the two contacts and at least one shield called partial shield inserted between said mid-potential shield and one of the contacts, the distance between said mid-potential shield and the contacts being selected such that the electric field present at the edge of the contact goes from the contact to the partial shield surrounding it (or vice-versa from the partial shield to the contact depending on the polarity of the voltage). | 2009-04-16 |
20090095719 | WELDING METHOD AND WELDING APPARATUS FOR AN IMPELLER - A welding method for an impeller having a plurality of blades, a disc and an exterior body including a shroud welded to the plurality of blades, comprising the steps of:
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