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20090152107 | CURRENT COLLECTOR STRUCTURE - A current collector structure that is used to distribute an electrical potential to an electrode layer of an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell has an electrolyte layer adjacent the electrode layer for transport of oxygen ions. The current collector structure has a porous, electrically conductive layer located on the electrode layer. Additionally, at least one elongated strip-like layer formed of an electrically conductive material is located on the porous, electrically conductive layer, opposite the electrode and oriented in a lengthwise direction of the electrode layer. | 06-18-2009 |
20090294283 | Cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and method for manufacturing the same - Cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and method of manufacturing the same. According to one embodiment, radial openings in a water electrolyzer frame are provided by laminating half-frames, one or both of which contains grooves that may be formed by molding, machining or die-cutting. Another to another embodiment, radial openings are provided by laminating three or more thin frame portions, the center piece of which may include transverse slots that may be made by molding, machining or die-cutting. According to yet another embodiment, two or more frame portions are provided, at least one of which includes a recess for receiving a porous structure. The frames of the present invention can be additionally laminated to the membrane and electrode assembly, as well as the bipolar separator plate in the perimeter or seal area, comprised of the same or similar material as the frame, to form unitized electrolyzer stack subassemblies or full assemblies. | 12-03-2009 |
20100051451 | Roll Unit Dipped in Surface Treatment Liquid - Provided is a roll unit to be dipped in a surface treatment liquid of a copper foil, wherein a bearing box for housing a roil shaft is configured from two bearing boxes that are divisible, one of the bearing boxes is configured from a roll-side bearing box arranged on a roll main body-side and the other bearing box is configured from a shaft end-side bearing box arranged on the shaft end-side of the roll, a shaft sleeve covering an outer periphery of the roll shaft is provided in the roll-side bearing box and an oil seal is provided along an outer periphery of the shaft sleeve, and a bearing for rotatably supporting the shaft is disposed in the shaft end-side bearing box. Specifically, the present invention provides a roll unit to be used in electrochemical surface treatments such as roughening treatment, rust prevention treatment, and oxidized surface treatment (blackening treatment) to be continuously performed on a surface of a rolled copper foil or an electrolytic copper foil, and which is capable of inhibiting the abrasion and corrosion of the roll shaft of such roll unit by controlling the corrosion caused by the infiltration of the treatment liquid, and which enables the simple replacement of the bearing box, bearing, and other components. | 03-04-2010 |
20110042207 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM PROCESSING TANK - Problem to be Solved | 02-24-2011 |
20110209994 | PROTECTIVE SHEET AND USE THEREOF - A protective sheet (for example, a protective sheet for masking during plating) is provided that has an excellent balance of adherence to the surface of an adherend and easy releasability when heat and pressure bonded. The protective sheet includes a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) layer which is provided on one side of the substrate. The PSA layer is thermoplastic. When the protective sheet is pressure bonded to a polyimide film at a temperature of 120° C. and a pressure of 0.34 MPa for a pressing time of 5 seconds, the protective sheet has a peel strength PS | 09-01-2011 |
20120024698 | Self Supporting Isobaric Structure for Electrolyte Aeration in cells for Electrorefining or Electrowinning non ferrious metals - The invention provides a self supporting isobaric structure for electrolyte aeration in an electrodeposition cell for electrolytic refining or winning of non-ferrous metals, and a method of fabrication thereof. The structure is constructed using thermoplastic material pipes the external surface of which is wrapped in a thermosetting polymer composite material and one or more successive wrapped layers of fiber glass mats, thus forming a structural monoblock. The pipes are arranged in a reticular layout having a generally rectangular frame that follows the contour of the cell, transverse structural elements that connect the longer sides of the frame and tubular elements connecting the shorter sides of the rectangular frame. The tubular element provide a means for gas diffusion and aeration in the cell. Furthermore, the invention provides pipe couplings that allow shorter elements to be connected together in order to achieve the reticular configuration. | 02-02-2012 |
20120160668 | ANODE SHROUD FOR OFF-GAS CAPTURE AND REMOVAL FROM ELECTROLYTIC OXIDE REDUCTION SYSTEM - An electrolytic oxide reduction system according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of anode assemblies and an anode shroud for each of the anode assemblies. The anode shroud may be used to dilute, cool, and/or remove off-gas from the electrolytic oxide reduction system. The anode shroud may include a body portion having a tapered upper section that includes an apex. The body portion may have an inner wall that defines an off-gas collection cavity. A chimney structure may extend from the apex of the upper section and be connected to the off-gas collection cavity of the body portion. The chimney structure may include an inner tube within an outer tube. Accordingly, a sweep gas/cooling gas may be supplied down the annular space between the inner and outer tubes, while the off-gas may be removed through an exit path defined by the inner tube. | 06-28-2012 |
20130043127 | MANDREL FOR ELECTROFORM FILTER INCLUDING UNIFORM PORES - A mandrel, suitable for use when producing an electroform metal structure including, for example, a filter, includes a conductive material layer. A plurality of first photoresist pegs is located in a first area of the conductive material layer. Each of the plurality of first photoresist pegs includes a first diameter and a first center-to-center spacing relative to each other. A plurality of second photoresist pegs is located in a second area of the conductive material layer. Each of the plurality of second photoresist pegs includes a second diameter and a second center-to-center spacing. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter and the first center-to-center spacing is greater than the second center-to-center spacing. | 02-21-2013 |
20130284592 | VIBRATION FEEDING DEVICE - A vibration feeding device includes a mounting seat, a vibration feeding mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The vibration feeding mechanism includes a driving member, a rotating shaft, a rotation wheel, and at least one adjusting member. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the driving member. The rotation wheel is non-rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft. The at least one adjusting member is fixed between the rotating shaft and the rotation wheel to adjust an eccentricity of the rotation wheel. The vibration feeding mechanism is mounted on the mounting seat. The pressing mechanism is connected to the rotation wheel of the vibration feeding mechanism and is driven by the vibration to adjustably move close to and then away from a workpiece. | 10-31-2013 |
20130299344 | OUTLET SEAL FOR THE CATHODE BARS OF AN ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CELL - Sealing devices are provided as configured for use with cathode devices of an electrolytic cell for production of aluminum. In particular, the seals are specifically configured to provide an outlet seal for the cathode bars. The sealing devices are made of a material that is elastic, gas-proof, and heat-proof, and can create a hermetic seal around the cathode bar in such a way as to be able to move synchronously or asynchronously with the movement of the cathode bar as it undergoes thermally induced movement during aluminum production. | 11-14-2013 |
20140151218 | ELECTROPLATING PROCESSOR WITH THIN MEMBRANE SUPPORT - An electroplating processor includes a thin lower membrane support for supporting a membrane. The lower membrane support may be provided as a flexible plastic sheet having a pattern of through-openings. The through-openings may be aligned with openings in a rigid upper membrane support. The perimeter of the lower membrane may be clamped in the same perimeter seal as used to clamp and seal the perimeter of the membrane. The lower membrane support supports the membrane without adding significantly to the overall height of the processor. The processor can be stacked in a two level processing system without requiring additional clean room space. | 06-05-2014 |
20140291143 | CARRIER MATERIAL FOR ELECTRICALLY POLARIZABLE BIOMATERIALS, POLYELECTROLYTE MATERIALS, ATOMS, IONS AND MOLECULES; ITS MANUFACTURE AND USE - Carriers for biomaterials, for polyelectrolyte materials, for electrically polarizable atoms, ions, molecules are provided wherein the material of the carriers is compatible with materials that are used in microelectronics. The arrangement of the biomaterials or biomolecules and optionally of biomolecules, biomaterials, biological functional units or cells adsorbed thereon can be affected with the carrier in a specific manner. Complex molecular machines can be built and tested by the carriers. | 10-02-2014 |
20140374247 | CATHODE PLATE EDGE PROTECTOR AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing an edge protector for a cathode plate includes inserting a first retention plate into a slit in a first edge strip, proximate an end of the first edge strip. The first retention plate is also inserted into a slit in a second edge strip, proximate a first end of the second edge strip. Additionally, the first retention plate is inserted into a gap of a first plug, such that the first plug abuts both the end of the first edge strip and the first end of the second edge strip. A corner cap is then overmolded on the end of the first edge strip, the first plug, and the first end of the second edge strip. | 12-25-2014 |
20170233876 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL COVERS COMPRISING A RESIN COMPOSITION POLYMERIZED WITH A GROUP 8 OLEFIN METATHESIS CATALYST | 08-17-2017 |