| 09th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
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| 20110048869 | BRAKE PISTON WITH STEEL CORE AND PHENOLIC OUTER LAYER - A brake piston may include a steel core and a phenolic outer layer that may be overmolded to the steel core. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048870 | DISC BRAKE CALIPER WITH COOLING PIPES - A disk brake caliper ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048871 | BRAKE ROTORS, DISK ASSEMBLIES, AND OTHER COMPONENTS - A vehicle braking system can include a rotating braking element that includes a bulk structural material and a friction surface. The friction surface can include an outer coating that includes a corrosion and wear-resistant material. The rotating brake element can be adapted for installation as part of a braking system on the vehicle. The vehicle braking system can also include a movable brake member that includes a friction material having a friction material composition. The movable brake member can be disposed in the braking system with the friction material disposed opposite at least one friction surface so that the friction material reversibly engages with the outer coating of the corrosion and wear-resistant material when the braking system is operated to stop or slow the vehicle. The outer coating of the corrosion and wear-resistant material can include a decorative color whose color and original appearance are substantially retained after repeated uses in stopping or slowing the vehicle. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048872 | DISK BRAKE - Provided is a disk brake capable of improving fabrication efficiency. A transmission member ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048873 | STRUCTURE OF HYDRAULIC BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY - A hydraulic brake lever assembly includes a hollow lever mount accommodating therein a hydraulic pump. Two window openings are respectively formed in opposite sides of a middle section of the lever mount and in communication with an interior space of the lever mount. The hydraulic pump includes an outer cylinder member and an inner bore member arranged inside the outer cylinder member to define a hydraulic fluid chamber therebetween. An in-flow passage is defined in a wall of the inner bore member to communicate a bore defined in the inner bore member. A spring-biased piston is movably received in the bore of the inner bore member. The piston is driven by a driving bar coupled to a handgrip. The outer cylinder member forms in a wall thereof a hole receiving and in threading engagement with a transparent plug that is exposed through each of the window openings. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048874 | ELECTROMECHANICAL BRAKE BOOSTER - The invention relates to an electromechanical brake booster with an electric motor and a helical gearing. The brake booster is used for coupling an auxiliary force via a driver into a piston rod. The invention proposes connecting a spindle of the helical gearing elastically via a spring element to the piston rod such that, in the event of rapid actuation of the brake, the helical gearing and a rotor of the electric motor do not have to be accelerated entirely muscle power. The muscle power required for actuating a brake is reduced as a result in the event of a rapid actuation of the brake. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048875 | BRAKE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM OF ROLLING STOCK - The invention relates to railway vehicles, namely to the brake equipment of truck of the car. The system of the brake equipment on each truck contains an air control valve, an auxiliary reservoir ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048876 | Adaptive Profile Brake Arrangement - A brake rotor for the braking system of a vehicle is provided with a plurality of slots machined into the brake plate of a vented or solid brake rotor. The slots have a circular cross section, and are limited to depth corresponding to the wear limit of the rotor. The slots may be oriented in a wide variety of configurations, and preferably are curved and distributed over the rotor surfaces so as not to overlap transaxially between the inboard and outboard brake plates. The slots facilitate the cleaning of the braking pads as well as provide indication of rotor wear. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048877 | TORSIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER - A torsional vibration damper comprises a housing with a fluid-tight ring-shaped chamber and a vibration ring, which is rotatably supported in the ring-shaped chamber of the housing. Between the vibration ring and the housing, a gap-shaped oil receiving space is formed, which is filled with a viscous damping fluid The oil receiving space has an oil outflow and an oil inflow. The oil drain communicates with a section of the oil receiving space located radially further outside than the oil inflow. The replacement of the damping fluid present in the oil receiving space is thus controlled. This makes it possible to refresh the damping fluid over an operation interval, so that the defined damping properties are maintained during the entire operation period. This helps to increase the life of a torsional rotary damper that is autonomous with reference to the oil supply, or to lengthen maintenance intervals. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048878 | Rotary Damper - The present invention provides a rotary damper in which both yields and braking characteristics can be enhanced. The rotary damper of the invention includes a valve mechanism which comprises an operating chamber | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048879 | Leak-Proof Damper Having Self-Diagnostic Feature - A leak-proof damper with a self-diagnostic feature. An auxiliary oil reservoir body is disposed externally with respect to the damper cylinder and generally adjacent the rod seal, wherein the auxiliary oil reservoir body is concealed by an end cap. The maximum volume of oil retainable by the auxiliary oil reservoir body is predetermined to coincide with a volume of oil which may be lost from the interior of the damper cylinder and yet the damper will still function properly. The auxiliary oil reservoir body may be a seal body having an internal cavity providing an oil retention volume or an absorbent body having an absorbency capacity that provides an oil retention volume. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048880 | INVERTED STRUT COMPRISING AN AIR DAMPER COMBINED WITH A HYDRAULIC STOP - A shock absorber includes a hydraulic compression stop. The hydraulic stop includes a pressure tube surrounding the pressure tube of the shock absorber and a piston in hydraulic communication with the interior of the pressure tube. The piston can be disposed within the pressure tube and can be attached to the pressure tube or to the shock absorber. The hydraulic stop can also include a hydraulic fluid chamber and the piston can be disposed within the hydraulic fluid chamber. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048881 | Expandable Shell of a Suitcase - An expandable shell of a suitcase includes first and second surrounding shell bodies mated with and stackable on each other and cooperatively defining an expandable accommodation chamber for increasing the volume of the suitcase. A control unit includes a pulling cord secured to the first surrounding shell body and reeled on a reel member that is mounted to the second surrounding shell body, and a pawl and ratchet teeth disposed to control the rotation of the reel member so as to adjust a distance between the first and second surrounding shell bodies and the volume of the expandable accommodation chamber. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048882 | DETACHABLE LUGGAGE - A detachable luggage includes a top shell having a face wall and a peripheral wall extending from the face wall, a bottom shell having a base wall and a peripheral wall extending from the base wall, and a zip fastener, which has an upper zipper tape affixed to the peripheral wall of the top shell, a bottom zipper tape affixed to the peripheral wall of the bottom shell, two retainer boxes respectively affixed to two distal ends of the bottom zipper tape, two insertion pins respectively affixed to two distal ends of the upper zipper tape for insertion into one of the retainer boxes, and two slides slidably coupled between the upper zipper tape and the bottom zipper tape for joining the upper zipper tape and the bottom zipper tape. When the zip fastener is unfastened, the top shell is detached from the bottom shell. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048883 | CLUTCH PLATE WITH SLOTS - A torque converter clutch assembly including a torque converter cover drivingly engaged with a prime mover, a piston plate for engaging the clutch; a drive plate; and a drive ring drivingly engaged with the drive plate. The drive ring has a continuous ring-shaped segment at its outer circumference, and a radial friction wall. The drive plate is disposed axially between the radial friction wall and the ring-shaped segment. In some example embodiments of the invention, the drive plate includes at least one tab with an outer diameter and the ring-shaped segment includes an inner diameter larger than the tab outer diameter. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048884 | POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE CHANGING POWER TRANSMISSION STATE BY ELECTRIC CONTROL - The present invention provides a technology of improving mechanism that drives a pilot clutch for operating a main clutch, in a power transmission system for a vehicle changing power transmission state by electric control in which an input shaft and an output shaft coaxially disposed in a main housing is configured such that power is connected/disconnected by the main clutch. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048885 | CAGE WITH INTEGRATED SPRINGS APPLIED TO A TORQUE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND FREE WHEEL WITH ROLLERS - The present invention refers to the technical field of starting impeller devices in general, more specifically a cage with integrated springs as applied to a torque transmission system and free wheel with rollers as applied to starter drives in starting devices and similar. The invention presents, as a novelty, a cage ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048886 | ONE WAY CLUTCH - In a one way clutch shipped and transported in a sub-assembly state in which one of inner ring and outer ring is assembled in a later stage. The retainer has pockets radially passing therethrough at predetermined intervals and columns between the adjacent pockets. The circumferential length of each column is so designed as to cause the biasing members, each having a spring force that allows reduction of drug, to exert a biasing force that is so strong that the torque transmission members are prevented by biasing by the biasing members from being dislocated in the sub-assembly state. The circumferential width of the engagement projection of the block bearing is smaller than of the groove. When a torque greater than a predetermined level is input, the retainer shifts by a distance equal to a gap between the engagement projection and the groove. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048887 | ACTUATION DEVICE HAVING WIPER SEALS FOR A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A dual clutch actuation device generates the axial compression force required to compress a first and second set of frictional elements of a dual clutch module. Dual clutch actuation device includes a first and second annular piston. The annular pistons include a first end that is in contact with annular bearing assemblies. The annular bearing assemblies are in contact with actuation levers that are in contact with the first set of frictional elements. The annular pistons are arranged in concentric annular piston slots. Together the piston and annular slots form annular piston chambers. The piston chambers are filled with hydraulic fluid. The actuation device further includes a first set of wiper seals and a second set of wiper seals disposed in a first and a second annular channel in each of the annular pistons. When the hydraulic fluid is pressurized the pistons slide out of the annular slots and apply a force on the actuation levers which in turn apply an axial compression force on the frictional elements. Advantageously, contamination of the piston chambers is reduced or eliminated through the wiping or cleansing action of the first and second set of wiper seals against walls of the annular slots formed in the housing of the actuation device. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048888 | ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING DEVICE - An electromagnetic coupling device includes a field core, a surge voltage absorbing member, and a storage member. The field core is provided inside an exciting coil. The surge voltage absorbing member is connected to the exciting coil. The storage member is made of an insulating material and includes a recess portion to store the surge voltage absorbing member. A through hole is formed in an outer wall of the field core. The storage member is inserted into the through hole with an opening of the recess portion facing the exciting coil. The surge voltage absorbing member is inserted in the recess portion so as to be positioned outside the field core by the exciting coil. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048889 | Clutch Plate Having Reinforced Spline Teeth - A clutch plate for transmitting torque from a driving member to a driven member may include an annular body disposed around an axis and defining inner and outer edges, the annular body having a thickness “t”. A plurality of spline teeth may project radially from the annular body. Each spline tooth may include a tab extending from the annular body and a flap superposed over the tab. Each spline tooth may further have a thickness “T” approximately twice the body thickness “t”. The flap may be formed integrally with the tab, in which case the flap may be folded over a fold line to superpose the flap and tab. The fold line may extend substantially circumferentially about the axis. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048890 | EQUIPMENT FOR THE AUTOMATIC DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF BANKNOTES AND RESPECTIVE RECEIPTING AND DISPENSING MODULES - Equipment for the automatic deposit and withdrawal of banknotes ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048891 | MONEY HANDLING MACHINE - A money handling machine ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048892 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING FLAT OBJECTS BY USE OF TWO SEPARATORS AND A LENGTH DETECTOR - An apparatus and a method separate flat objects, including flat mail items. The apparatus has a first and a second separator. Each separator extends a plurality of overlapping objects in a direction parallel to the object planes. The second separator has a transport element and a retaining element. The second separator can be operated optionally in a separating mode, in which it is capable of separating objects, and a transport mode. An overlap detection device checks whether an item which is transported by the second separator contains a single object or a plurality of overlapping objects. The overlap detection device measures the respective length of the transported item at at least two instants. If the length changes, the item contains a plurality of overlapping objects. If a plurality of objects has been detected, the second separator is switched over into the separating mode and it separates the objects. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048893 | CONVEYING APPARATUS - The invention relates to a conveying system for conveying intended upright articles, for example vials, comprising an in-feed conveyor, an out-feed conveyor, and a single liner system placed between said in-feed conveyor and out-feed conveyor, wherein said single liner system comprising a series of co-planar conveyor belts, wherein said belts are placed side by side for defining a conveying surface and wherein said belts are movable in substantially the same driving direction at different velocities; a track guide placed above said conveying surface for guiding said articles from said in-feed conveyor to said out-feed conveyor along a guide direction, wherein said guide direction is arranged at an acute angle with respect to said driving direction; wherein said velocity of subsequent belts of said series of co-planar conveyor belts increases in the guide direction. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048894 | CONVEYOR INDUCT - An induction subsystem for a conveying system includes a plurality of induction conveying units that are controlled by a plurality of controls in a manner that delivers articles to a release conveyor with gaps between the articles that approach a desired length. The conveying units may be controlled using algorithms that examine a planned release time for an article and a time at which the article would be released were it to complete the rest of its travel through the induction subsystem at one or more nominal speeds. The difference is used to determine an appropriate speed for at least one of the conveying units. The conveying unit may alternatively be controlled using algorithms that determine desired speed ratios for the conveying units, and which may seek to control the centerline to centerline spacing of articles as they reach the release point such that desired gaps are created. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048895 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING FLAT OBJECTS BY WAY OF TWO LATERALLY OFFSET SEPARATORS - An apparatus for singulating flat items has a first separator and a second separator. The two separators are connected in series. The apparatus is configured in such a way that each object to be separated first of all runs through the first separator and then through the second separator. Each separator is configured for extending a plurality of objects, which partially overlap, in each case in a perpendicular extending plane and separating them as a result. A lateral offset is set between the two separators. As a result, a spacing also occurs between the two extending planes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048896 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE SEPARATION OF FLAT ARTICLES WITH WEAR COMPENSATION - An apparatus and method separate flat articles, in particular flat mail consignments, and have built-in wear compensation. The apparatus possesses a transport element, a retention element, a displaceable mounted base and a range sensor. Either the transport element or the retention element is mounted on the base. The other element is mounted fixedly. The transport element is moved in relation to the retention element, with the result that overlapping articles are drawn apart from one another. The range sensor measures the length of a section from a fixed point to such a surface of the transport element which comes into contact with articles. In dependence on the measured section length, the base is displaced in such a way that the displacement of the base compensates for abrasion of the transport element. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048897 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FEEDING USED OBJECTS - An apparatus for feeding objects, such as used beverage containers, to a recording and/or sorting unit with which the objects are supplied on a receiver and forwarded one by one with a predetermined orientation on at least one feeding conveyor. The receiver has at least one receiving table with at least one rotating disk, at least one feeding conveyor that is positioned tangentially relative to the at least one rotating disk, and a peripheral barrier essentially circumscribing at least a portion of the at least one receiving table. A related method involves the objects being provided on the at least one rotating disk and rotated it to thereby be aligned along the peripheral barrier that circumscribes at least a portion of the at least rotating disk. The aligned objects are then forwarded on the at least one feeding conveyor that is tangentially arranged relative to a rotating disk. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048898 | TRANSPORT DEVICE FOR CONTAINERS AND BUFFER FACILITY - Apparatus ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048899 | Assembling Machine with Continuous Periodic Assembly Motion - An assembling machine with a feeder is provided. The feeder feeds receiving components into an assembler, where a moveable coupling mechanism couples attaching components to the receiving components. Transporting mechanisms coupled to a plurality of drive trains deliver the receiving components across the feeder table and to the assembler. The transporting mechanisms alternate between a plurality of speeds so as to deliver the receiving components to the assembler such that the moveable coupling mechanism may operate at a continuous, periodic rate. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048900 | AUTOMATED LOADING AND UNLOADING PRODUCE ACCUMULATOR - An apparatus for mechanically, safely, and efficiently accumulating, transporting, and unloading produce. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048901 | CONVEYORS AND TRANSMISSION BELTS | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048902 | CHAIN CONVEYOR APPARATUS - A chain conveyor apparatus includes a chain, two sprockets, a pressing member and a holding member. The chain includes a plurality of lower link plates. The two sprockets engage with the chain. The pressing member is disposed adjacent to one of the sprockets. The holding member is opposite to the pressing member. The lower link plates are pressed to moves in the pressing member, and are supported to move in the holding member. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048903 | LOW FRICTION, DIRECT DRIVE CONVEYOR BELT - A thermoplastic endless belt has a smooth outer surface substantially free of discontinuities and an inner surface with a plurality of teeth at a given belt pitch. The teeth are adapted to engage a pulley with circumferentially spaced sheaves at a pulley pitch greater than the belt pitch. The belt is slightly stretchable so that the pulley can drive the endless belt when engaging the teeth within a range of load on the belt. Means are provided to minimize friction between the belt and the drive pulley. Also, a position limiter ensures that the driven tooth stays engaged optimally with the drive sheave. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048904 | CARRIER AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING A CONTAINER - A carrier for transporting at least one container along a conveyor path, the carrier having a base that can be placed on a conveyor surface of the conveyor path and at least one retaining means for retaining the container at least during transport, where the container has a lower region and an upper head region during transport, and the retaining means is configured and disposed in the carrier for engaging at the head region of the suspended container. A method for transporting the container utilizing the carrier, where the container is inserted in the carrier such that it is supported at the head region and retained during transport in a suspended manner. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048905 | SAFETY INTERLOCKING DEVICE FOR A SWITCH - A safety interlocking device for a switch is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the safety interlocking switch includes a supporting member, an annular member, a locking lever, a limiting rod and a resilient member. A driving shaft of the switch can be arranged through the supporting member and the annular member, the annular member can be rotated synchronously with the driving shaft, and the annular member is further provided with a wing block. The locking lever can be hooked onto the safety device of the switch, the limiting rod can be rotated when pushed by the safety device, and the rotation of the limiting rod can make the locking lever rotate. When the switch is turned on, the locking lever hooks onto the safety device so that the latter cannot be opened; and when the switch is turned off, the locking lever releases the safety device, while one end of the limiting rod limits the rotation of the annular member, thus limiting the switch's turn-on operation. Only when the safety device is closed, can the switch carry out the turn-on operation. The safety interlocking device of at least one embodiment of the present invention is simple in structure and easy to produce, and it not only ensures the locking of the safety device when the switch is turned on, but also ensures that the switch cannot be turned on when the safety device is open, thus realizing overall protection. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048906 | ONE-TOUCH STOP-LAMP SWITCH OF VEHICLE - A one-touch stop-lamp switch of a vehicle can contribute to reducing manufacturing costs of a vehicle and ensuring stable and durable quality by quickly and simply mounting the stop-lamp switch at an appropriate position with respect to a brake pedal and stably maintaining the position. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048907 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING DEVICES HAVING MOVEABLE TERMINALS - An electrical switching device that includes first and second circuit assemblies. Each of the first and second circuit assemblies includes a base terminal and a moveable terminal that is configured to flex to and from the base terminal. The switching device also includes a coupling element that is operatively coupled to the moveable terminals of the first and second circuit assemblies. The switching device also includes an electromechanical motor that has a pivot body that is operatively coupled to the coupling element. The pivot body is configured to rotate bi-directionally about a center of rotation. The pivot body moves the coupling element side-to-side along a longitudinal axis so that the moveable terminals move in a common direction with respect to each other and along the longitudinal axis when the pivot body is rotated between first and second rotational positions. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048908 | KEYBOARD HAVING BACKLIGHT FUNCTION - A keyboard having a backlight function, the keyboard includes a key top having a light permeating region, the key top being where one end of a link member is provided; a membrane sheet having a contact, the contact being conductive when the key top is pushed; a support panel made of metal, the support panel being where another end of the link member is provided; and a light guide plate where a light is guided from a light source. The key top, the membrane sheet, the support panel, and the light guide plate are stacked from a top side; the light guide plate is formed of a member having an elasticity higher than an elasticity of the support panel; and a part of an external edge part of the light guide plate, seen from the top side, projects outside the support panel. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048909 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a switch assembly including a lens having a hollow interior, a display at least partially received within the hollow interior of the lens, an actuator moveably engageable by the lens, and an elastomeric switch activatable by the actuator in response to movement of the lens. The elastomeric switch may include a circuit assembly, a sealing switch layer disposed over the circuit assembly, and an elastomeric switch member formed within the sealing switch layer that is actuatable by the movement of the lens for engagement with the circuit assembly. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048910 | Electrical Device Having A Reserve Battery Activation System - An electrical device having a reserve battery activation system for efficiently activating an electrical device via a low mechanical force. The electrical device having a reserve battery activation system generally includes a housing, such as flashlight housing, FM radio housing, MP3 player housing, etc., a first actuator connected to the housing, wherein the first actuator is at least partially external to the housing, a linkage operatively connected to the first actuator, a second actuator operatively connected to the linkage opposite the first actuator, wherein the second actuator is internal to the housing and at least one reserve battery for powering at least a part of the electrical device, wherein the at least one reserve battery is internal to the housing. The reserve battery is operatively connected to the second actuator for being activated via the second actuator via applying a low mechanical force to the first actuator. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048911 | SLIDE TYPE MOVABLE CONTACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER - Disclosed is a slide type movable contactor for a circuit breaker with a slidable structure by which a contact pressure with the movable contactor is increased in a conduction state so as to minimize resistance and heat generation, the assembly including a movable contactor rotatable based upon a rotational shaft, connection plates configured to allow rotation of the movable contactor and simultaneously provide a conduction path by a contact with the movable contactor, and bimetal plates installed at side surfaces of the connection plates, respectively, and bends towards the connection plates in response to a temperature increase in a conduction state to press the connection plates so as to increase a contact pressure of the connection plates onto the movable contactor. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048912 | COMPOSITE ROTARY SWITCH - A composite rotary switch includes a first rotary operation member configured to be rotatable around a rotational center, a second rotary operation member configured to be rotatable around the rotational center, an electrical position detector operable to electrically detect a rotational position of the first rotary operation member, and an optical position detector operable to optically detect a rotational position of the second rotary operation member. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048913 | BACKLIGHT APPARATUS AND KEYBOARD - A backlight apparatus includes a light-guiding plate, two first light-emitting members and two second light-emitting members. The light-guiding plate has a first edge and a second edge parallel to the first edge. The light-guiding plate has two first recesses and two second recesses. The two first light-emitting members are disposed in the two first recesses respectively, and the two second light-emitting members are disposed in the two second recesses respectively. The two first light-emitting members are rotated at a predetermined angle respectively, such that first light-emitting axes of the two first light-emitting members tend toward the first edge and the second edge of the light-guiding plate respectively. Besides, second light-emitting axes of the two second light-emitting members are parallel to the first edge and the second edge of the light-guiding plate. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048914 | MATRIX TOUCH PANEL - A matrix touch panel has an upper panel, a separation layer, an insulation layer and a lower panel. The lower panel has a plurality of first transparent electrodes on a bottom intersected by a plurality of second transparent electrodes on the upper panel. A plurality of wires and leading lines are formed on a border of the upper and lower panels. One terminal of each wire is connected to one end of the corresponding first or second transparent electrode, and the other terminal is connected with a corresponding leading line. One end of the first and second transparent electrode corresponding to the wires has an inner lead and an outer lead. The outer lead is electrically connected with the wires. An area defined between the inner lead and the outer lead varies to generate different impedance to balance the impedance difference among the wires with different lengths. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048915 | Method and Device for Processing Domestic and Industrial Organic Waste - The invention relates to waste processing and to producing hydrocarbons from domestic and industrial organic waste by pyrolysis. The inventive waste processing method involves carrying out the first and second pyrolysis stages, fractionating pyrolysis products and processing each fraction for producing useful products. The second pyrolysis stage is carried out simultaneously with the electromagnetic action produced on the pyrolysis products. The device for carrying out said method comprises a two-sectional pyrolysis reactor. An electromagnetic source is arranged on the second section of the reactor. The output of the second section is connected to a system for dividing the vaporous pyrolysis products. The technical result consists in increasing the waste processing effectiveness and producing solid, liquid and vaporous fuel components. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048916 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROWAVE REDUCTION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The invention described herein generally pertains to utilization of high power density microwave energy to reduce organic compounds to carbon and their constituents, primarily in a gaseous state. The process includes, but is not limited to, scrap tires, plastics, asphalt roofing shingles, computer waste, medical waste, municipal solid waste, construction waste, shale oil, and PCB/PAH/HCB-laden materials. The process includes the steps of feeding organic material into a microwave applicator and exposing the material to microwave energy fed from at least two linear polarized sources in non-parallel alignment to each other, and collecting the material. The at least two sources of microwave energy are from a bifurcated waveguide assembly, whose outputs are perpendicular to each other and fed through waveguide of proper impedance, such that the microwave sources are physically and electrically 90° out of phase to each other. The microwave frequency is between 894 and 1000 MHz, preferably approximately 915 MHz. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048917 | CONTROLLABLE AIR DUCTS FOR FEEDING OF ADDITIONAL COMBUSTION AIR INTO THE AREA OF FLUE GAS CHANNELS OF COKE OVEN CHAMBERS - A device for feeding and controlling secondary air from secondary air ducts into flue gas channels of horizontal coke oven chambers is shown. The flue gas channels are located underneath the coke oven chamber floor on which coal carbonization is realized. The flue gas channels serve for combustion of partly burnt coking gases from the coke oven chamber. The partly burnt gases are burnt with secondary air, thus heating the coke cake also from below to ensure even coal carbonization. Secondary air comes from the secondary air ducts connected to atmospheric air and to the flue gas channels. Controlling elements are mounted in the connecting channels between the flue gas channels and secondary air ducts which can precisely control the air flow into the flue gas channels. Thereby, it is possible to achieve a much more regular heating and heat distribution in coke oven chambers. The actual controlling devices in the connecting channels can be formed by turnable pipe sections, wall bricks, or metal flaps. It is particularly advantageous to utilize a hump-like facility (tabouret) which sits in the secondary air ducts and which is comprised of a tabouret plate with a central opening that is slid under the corresponding embranchment to regulate the gas stream. The controlling mechanism can be actuated manually, electrically, or pneumatically. Thereby, the controlling device can also be automated. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048918 | PROCESSING ORGANIC MATERIALS - A method and an apparatus for pyrolysing a solid organic feed material are disclosed. Solid organic material is moved through a reaction chamber and exposed to a temperature profile within the chamber that dries and pyrolyses the organic material and releases water vapour and a volatile products gas phase. The water vapour phase and the volatile products gas phase are moved counter-current to the solid organic material so that the water vapour phase and condensable components of the volatile products gas phase condense in cooler upstream sections of the chamber and form a liquid water product and a separate liquid oil product. The liquid water product is discharged via an outlet along the length of the chamber and a dried and pyrolysed solid product is discharged from a downstream outlet in the chamber. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048919 | WALL PROTECTOR FOR A HEATING WALL HEAD BETWEEN TWO OVEN CHAMBER OPENINGS OF A COKE OVEN BATTERY - The invention relates to a wall protector for a heating oven head ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048920 | Adsorbent - Adsorbate Desalination Unit and Method - An adsorption-desalination unit utilizing a silica gel—water working pair adsorbent—adsorbate having an economizing heat exchanger to pre-heat the incoming source seawater to be desalinated in an evaporator from about 8° C. to about 1° C. above the ambient seawater temperature. The economizing heat exchanger employs heat captured during the adsorption cycle to pre-heat incoming source seawater, thereby increasing the efficient use of energy in the unit. The heating fluid utilized to drive the desorption cycle is further utilized to heat the evaporator. A mist eliminator positioned intermediate the evaporator and the adsorbent heat exchanger chambers prevents non-vaporized water from entering the adsorbent heat exchanger chambers. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048921 | SOLAR DESALINIZATION PLANT - A desalinization plant and process utilizes solar radiation to produce steam from seawater which is then used to generate freshwater and electricity. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048922 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR STEAM ADDITION TO A REBOILER COUPLED TO AN EXTRACTIVE DISTILLATION COLUMN FOR IMPROVED EXTRACTIVE DISTILLATION - Methods and apparatuses for extractive distillation using internal addition of steam to an extractive distillation column from a reboiler are described herein. The apparatuses include an extractive distillation column, a reboiler (for example, a kettle reboiler) coupled to the extractive distillation column, and a steam input line. The steam input line is coupled to an internal steam sparger device of the reboiler. Methods utilizing the apparatuses to perform extractive distillation of a hydrocarbon feed stream are also described herein. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048923 | Process for the Surface Modification of Particles - A method for the preparation of functionalized particles includes providing a feedstock made of particles, a surface treatment agent reactive with the particles, and solvent. The feedstock is exposed to microwave radiation to heat the feedstock and react the particles with the surface treatment agent to provide the functionalized particles in less than about 60 minutes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048924 | PLASMA IGNITION PERFORMANCE FOR LOW PRESSURE PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION (PVD) PROCESSES - A plasma ignition system includes a first voltage supply that selectively supplies a plasma ignition voltage and a plasma maintenance voltage across an adapter ring and a cathode target of a physical vapor deposition (PVD) system. A second voltage supply selectively supplies a second voltage across the adapter ring and an anode ring of the PVD system. A plasma ignition control module ignites plasma using the plasma ignition voltage and the auxiliary plasma ignition voltage and, after the plasma ignites, supplies the plasma maintenance voltage and ceases supplying the plasma ignition voltage and the auxiliary plasma ignition voltage. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048925 | Coated article with sputter-deposited transparent conductive coating capable of surviving harsh environments, and method of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to sputter-deposited transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) that are capable of surviving the harsh environments of ovens so that they can be included, for example, in oven door applications. In certain example embodiments, zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048926 | MAGNETRON SPUTTERING APPARATUS AND MAGNETRON SPUTTERING METHOD - The present invention is to provide a magnetron sputtering technique for forming a film having an even film thickness distribution for a long period of time. A magnetron sputtering apparatus of the present invention includes a vacuum chamber, a cathode part provided in the vacuum chamber, the cathode part holding a target on the front side thereof and having a backing plate to hold a plurality of magnets on the backside thereof, and a direct-current power source that supplies direct-current power to the cathode part. A plurality of control electrodes, which independently controls potentials, is provided in a discharge space on the side of the target with respect to the backing plate. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048928 | METHODS TO FABRICATE NON-METAL FILMS ON SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES USING PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductor device fabrication and processes, and more particularly, to methods for implementing arrangements of magnetic field generators configured to facilitate physical vapor deposition (“PVD”) and/or for controlling impedance matching associated with a non-metal-based plasma used to modify a non-metal film, such as a chalcogenide-based film. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048929 | FIB Process for Selective and Clean Etching of Copper - Etch assisting agents for focused ion beam (FIB) etching of copper for circuit editing of integrated circuits both prevent loss of adjacent dielectric due to sputtering by the ion beam, and render sputtered re-deposited copper on adjacent surfaces non-conductive to avoid electrical short circuits. The agents comprise hydrazine and hydrazine derivatives compounds having an N—N (N being Nitrogen) bonding in their molecules, and boiling points between about 70° and 200° C. Preferred agents are either Hydrazine monohydrate or Nitrosodimethylamine, alone or in combination with Nitrogen Tetroxide, and are effective for etching copper in high aspect ratio (deep) holes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048930 | SELECTIVE NANOTUBE GROWTH INSIDE VIAS USING AN ION BEAM - A method of selectively growing one or more carbon nano-tubes includes forming an insulating layer on a substrate, the insulating layer having a top surface; forming a via in the insulating layer; forming an active metal layer over the insulating layer, including sidewall and bottom surfaces of the via; and removing the active metal layer at portions of the top surface with an ion beam to enable the selective growth of one or more carbon nano-tubes inside the via. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048931 | FIB Process for Selective and Clean Etching of Copper - Etch assisting agents for focused ion beam (FIB) etching of copper for circuit editing of integrated circuits both prevent loss of adjacent dielectric due to sputtering by the ion beam, and render sputtered re-deposited copper on adjacent surfaces non-conductive to avoid electrical short circuits. The agents comprise hydrazine and hydrazine derivatives having an N—N(N being Nitrogen) bonding in their molecules and boiling points between about 70° and 220° C., and NitrosAmine derivatives saturated with two hydrocarbon groups selected from Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl and Butyl. Preferred agents are Hydrazine monohydrate (HMH), HydroxyEthylHydrazine (HEH), NDMA, NMEA, NDEA, NMPA, NEPA, NDPA, NMBA or NEBA, alone or in combination with Nitrogen Tetroxide. The agents are effective for etching copper in high aspect ratio (deep) holes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048932 | Unit for the electrolysis of water - The invention discloses a unit for the electrolysis of water. The unit includes a plurality of stacked conductive plates which are separated from each other by a non conductive sealing ring. At least one of the stacked conductive plates functions as an anode. A plurality of the conductive plates functions as a cathode, wherein the number of cathodes is double the number of anodes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048933 | GAS-INPUTTING DEVICE FOR VACUUM SPUTTERING APPARATUS - A gas-inputting device for a vacuum sputtering apparatus includes at least one tapered tube. Each tapered tube includes a open end, a closed end, and a conical surface. The small end is configured for introducing gas into the tapered tube. The large end opposes to the open end. Each of the at least one tapered tube tapers from the closed end to the open end. The conical surface connects the open end to the closed end. A plurality of gas holes of a same size are defined in the conical surface and equidistantly arranged along the center axis of the tapered tube from the open end to the closed end. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048934 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION TO MODIFY NON-METAL FILMS ON SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATES - Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductor device fabrication and processes, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a system for implementing arrangements of magnetic field generators configured to facilitate physical vapor deposition (“PVD”) and/or controlling impedance matching associated with a non-metal-based plasma used to modify a non-metal film, such as a chalcogenide-based film. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048935 | Sputtering Target with Low Generation of Particles - Provided is a sputtering target with low generation of particles having a target surface in which intermetallic compounds, oxides, carbides, carbonitrides and other substances without ductility exist in a highly ductile matrix phase at a volume ratio of 1 to 50%, wherein a center-line average surface roughness Ra is 0.1 μm or less, a ten-point average roughness Rz is 0.4 μm or less, a distance between local peaks (roughness motif) AR is 120 μm or less, and an average length of waviness motif AW is 1500 μm or more. Provided are a sputtering target wherein the generation of nodules and particles upon sputtering can be prevented or inhibited by improving the target surface, which contains large amounts of substances without ductility; and a surface processing method thereof. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048936 | AL-Ni-RARE EARTH ELEMENT ALLOY SPUTTERING TARGET - An Al-base alloy sputtering target consisting Ni and one or more rare earth elements, wherein there are 5.0×10 | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048937 | CARRIER AND SPUTTERING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A carrier for use during sputtering includes a main body and support members. The main body defines a receiving space and includes a lateral surface defining at least one groove extending along a longitudinal direction. The receiving space and the at least one groove communicate with each other. The at least one groove is defined by a first surface and a second surface. The first surface defines recessed portions along the longitudinal direction and communicates with the receiving space. The support members are used for hanging workpieces. Each of the support members includes at least one support arm protruding from the lateral surface and is selectively and movably retained by one of the recessed portions. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048938 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING THE HYDRATION OF SENSORS - A sensor system includes a sensor and a sensor electronics device. The sensor includes a plurality of electrodes. The sensor electronics device includes a connection detection device, a power source, and a delay circuit. The connection detection device determines if the sensor electronics device is connected to the sensor and transmits a connection signal. The delay circuit receives the connection signal, waits a preset hydration time, and couples the regulated voltage from the power source to an electrode in the sensor after the preset hydration time has elapsed. Alternatively, the sensor electronics device may include an electrical detection circuit and a microcontroller. The electrical detection circuit determines if the plurality of electrodes are hydrated and generates an interrupt if the electrodes are hydrated. A microcontroller receives the interrupt and transmits a signal representative of a voltage to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048939 | High Throughput Screen - The present invention relates to a structure comprising a biological membrane and a porous or perforated substrate, a biological membrane, a substrate, a high throughput screen, methods for production of the structure membrane and substrate, and a method for screening a large number of test compounds in a short period. More particularly it relates to a structure comprising a biological membrane adhered to a porous or perforated substrate, a biological membrane capable of adhering with high resistance seals to a substrate such as perforated glass and the ability to form sheets having predominantly an ion channel or transporter of interest, a high throughput screen for determining the effect of test compounds on ion channel or transporter activity, methods for manufacture of the structure, membrane and substrate, and a method for monitoring ion channel or transporter activity in a membrane. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048940 | SMALL VOLUME TEST STRIPS WITH LARGE SAMPLE FILL PORTS, SUPPORTED TEST STRIPS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - The present disclosure provides small volume analyte sensors having large sample fill ports, supported analyte sensors, analyte sensors having supported tip protrusions and methods of making and using same. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048941 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING THE HYDRATION OF SENSORS - A sensor system includes a sensor and a sensor electronics device. The sensor includes a plurality of electrodes. The sensor electronics device includes a connection detection device, a power source, and a delay circuit. The connection detection device determines if the sensor electronics device is connected to the sensor and transmits a connection signal. The delay circuit receives the connection signal, waits a preset hydration time, and couples the regulated voltage from the power source to an electrode in the sensor after the preset hydration time has elapsed. Alternatively, the sensor electronics device may include an electrical detection circuit and a microcontroller. The electrical detection circuit determines if the plurality of electrodes are hydrated and generates an interrupt if the electrodes are hydrated. A microcontroller receives the interrupt and transmits a signal representative of a voltage to an electrode of the plurality of electrodes. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048942 | Adjustable, Retractable Probe Insertion Assembly - An adjustable insertion assembly for an electrochemical sensor includes an electrode holder to receive the sensor, having a distal aperture to permit process fluid to contact the sensor. A receptacle slidably receives the holder, for a sliding range of motion extending from fully inserted to fully retracted positions. An open distal end portion of the receptacle extends through a wall of a process fluid vessel, so that the aperture is open to the process fluid when fully inserted, and closed when fully retracted. A leverage member is releasably movable relative to the receptacle, and moves with a captured extension. An abutment of the receptacle engages the extension so that movement of the leverage member in opposite directions alternately clamps and releases the electrode holder relative to the receptacle to substantially prevent and permit movement at substantially any point within the range of movement. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048943 | Cathodic materials for use in electrochemical sensors and associated devices and methods of manufacturing the same - A cathodic material for use in an electrochemical sensor comprising: a carbonaceous material and an oxygen reduction catalyst associated with the carbonaceous material; and wherein the cathodic material does not materially exhibit catalytic activity for the oxidation of carbon monoxide. Associated electrochemical sensors may include an anode and cathode that are disposed upon the same or opposite sides of an ion exchange membrane and/or exposed to the same or different gaseous environments. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048944 | Measuring Device for Determining NH3 - In a device ( | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048945 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRAPPING BEAD BASED REAGENTS WITHIN MICROFLUIDIC ANALYSIS SYSTEMS - An on-chip packed reactor bed design is disclosed that allows for an effective exchange of packing materials such as beads at a miniaturized level. Also disclosed is a method of treating a sample within a microfluidic analysis system, comprising; providing a main channel having a trapping zone; providing a slurry of a reagent treated packing material; inducing a flow of said packing material into said trapping zone through a flow channel connected to said trapping zone to load said trapping zone and form a packed bed of said packing material; and flowing a sample containing analytes through said packed bed, said reagent treating the sample. The present invention extends the function of microfluidic analysis systems to new applications including on-chip solid phase extraction (SPE) and on-chip capillary electrochromatography (CEC). The design can be further extended to include integrated packed bed immuno- or enzyme reactors. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048946 | METHOD FOR FINGER-PRINTING HEPARINS - Methods to generate a distinctive fingerprint (pattern of migration) for a sample of complex, polydisperse heparins are provided. The methods involve adding resolving agents such as polyamines to a heparin sample and then analyzing the sample with a technique that separates macromolecules according to charge to mass ratio (e.g. capillary electrophoresis). The resulting electropherogram is unique to and characteristic of the heparin sample. The methods may be used, for example, to monitor the quality and consistency of various heparin preparations. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048947 | MANUFACTURING OF NANOPORES - The present invention relates to nanopore membranes, methods for manufacturing such nanopore membranes, and uses thereof. In the methods for manufacturing the membranes colloidal lithography is used, which results in production of nanosize pores in a short time and on a large scale. The nanopore membranes have a narrow size distribution and are randomly arranged. Furthermore, the inter-pore distance shows very little variation. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048948 | CATHODIC ELECTRODEPOSITION COATINGS CONTAINING POLYMETHYLENE UREA - Disclosed is cathodic electrodeposition coating comprising at least one binder, at least one crosslinking agent, at least one bismuth compound comprising a basic bismuth nitrate, and a polymethylene urea. In one embodiment, the basic bismuth nitrate compound comprises is a bismuth subnitrate of the empirical formula 4(BiNO | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048949 | DIALYSIS TREATMENT DEVICES FOR REMOVING UREA - Dialysis treatment devices and methods for removing urea from dialysis waste streams are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a dialysis treatment device including a first cell having a first electrodialysis unit, a second cell having at least one of a urease compartment and a sorbent compartment and in fluid communication with the first cell, and a third cell having a second electrodialysis unit and in fluid communication with the second cell. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048950 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PARTICLE INTRODUCTION AND RECOVERY - Particles may be injected into a matrix for concentration by scodaphoresis using a quadrupole injection field. Particles may be injected from two or more sample chambers simultaneously. Particle injection may be performed simultaneously with performing scodaphoresis. In some embodiments the particles are concentrated into a well containing fluid. The well can extend out of a plane of the matrix. Altering the relative phases of components of a scodaphoresis field permits concentration of selected particles and exclusion of other particles. Scodaphoresis methods may be applied to DNA, other bio-molecules and other particles. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048951 | DIGITAL MICROFLUIDICS BASED APPARATUS FOR HEAT-EXCHANGING CHEMICAL PROCESSES - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for performing heat-exchanging reactions on an electro wetting-based micro fluidic device. The apparatus provides one or multiple thermal contacts to an electro wetting-based device, where each thermal contact controls the part of the electro wetting-based device it communicates with to a designed temperature. The electrowetting-based device can be used to create, merge and mix liquids in the format of droplets and transport them to different temperature zones on the micro fluidic device. The apparatus and methods of the invention can be used for heat-exchanging chemical processes such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and other DNA reactions, such as ligase chain reactions, for DNA amplification and synthesis, and for real-time PCR. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048952 | MICROFLUIDIC INTERFACE - The invention allows for the formation of robust, reproducible, non-permanent connections to microchips. The connections are formed using either indexing arms or multiple fitting holder heads which are capable of forming a compression seal to a port located at any position on the surface of the microchip. The sealing force is user-defined and can be tightly controlled with integrated force sensors. In addition, the sealing force is monitored with a force sensor and force compensation mechanism ensuring that the desired force is maintained. The device is compatible with all microchip architectures. Alterations to the microchip surface is avoided as connections are established using instrumentation rather than processing steps. Further, the process is automatable allowing for exchanging microchips and subsequently creating electrical and fluidic connections in an automated fashion. Optionally, the integration of leak sensors to monitor leaks are included. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048953 | METAL WIRE STRUCTURE WITH HIGH-MELTING-POINT PROTECTIVE LAYER AND ITS MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention presents a metal wire structure with high-melting-point protective layer and its manufacturing method, of which the structure comprising: a core and a protective layer; the core is made of metal, and the protective layer made of metal carbide or metal nitride. The manufacturing method includes the following steps: preparation, discharge and finish. The protective layer is gradually bonded onto the exterior surface of the core until a preset thickness of the protective layer, and then fully covered onto the core through a plating process of discharge reaction at temperature over 5000□. With this design, the present invention has advantages and efficacies such as: without generation of silicide and producing protective effects. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048954 | ENHANCED SOLDERABILITY USING A SUBSTANTIALLY PURE NICKEL LAYER DEPOSITED BY PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A first preferred method for increasing the solderability of a substrate comprising: preparing the substrate for nickel plating by cleaning and removal of surface contaminants; plating a first nickel film of the desired thickness directly onto the substrate; preparing the nickel film comprising thoroughly cleaning the surface; depositing a substantially pure nickel film directly on the first nickel film using a suitable PVD technique; and applying solder to the substantially pure nickel film. Another preferred method for increasing the solderability of a substrate comprising plating a first nickel layer directly onto the substrate by using an electrolytic or electroless nickel plating process; depositing a substantially pure nickel film directly on the first nickel film using physical vapor deposition; and applying solder to the substantially pure nickel film. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048955 | ELECTRODEPOSITION OF PLATINUM/IRIDIUM (PT/IR) ON PT MICROELECTRODES WITH IMPROVED CHARGE INJECTION PROPERTIES - Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to electrochemical approaches for synthesis of platinum-iridium alloys with selected platinum-iridium ratio content and subsequently predetermined mechanical properties and electrochemical impedance properties. Such can provide a simple and cost-effective process for preparing these electrodes, as compared to conventional thin film processing techniques. A three-electrode electrochemical electrodeposition system is described including an electrochemical cell with a working electrode on which the electrodeposited film is deposited, a counter electrode to complete the electrochemical circuit and a reference electrode to measure and control surface potential. Mixed layers of platinum atoms and iridium atoms can be deposited from electrolyte solution onto the working electrode surface to create an electrically conductive surface with material properties related to the composition of the as-deposited film. The mechanical properties and electrochemical properties of the film can be tuned by adjusting the electrodeposition parameters. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048956 | ELECTRODEPOSITION METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF NANOSTRUCTURED ZNO - The problem addressed by the invention is that of improving on an electrodeposition method for the production of nanostructured ZnO in such a manner that this method enables the production of nanostructured ZnO with a high internal quantum efficiency (IQE) without additional tempering steps. According to the invention, the electrodeposition method use an aqueous solution of a Zn salt, for example Zn(NO | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048957 | Method for forming an ultrathin Cu barrier/seed bilayer for integrated circuit device fabrication - A structure and method for forming a relatively thin diffusion barrier/seed bilayer for copper metallization in an electronic device is disclosed. A single layer of an alloy is formed over a dielectric (and possibly the copper layer). The alloy includes a copper platable metal (e.g., ruthenium) and a nitride forming material (e.g., tungsten) and nitrogen. The alloy layer is annealed, and the alloy naturally segregates into two layers. The first layer is a barrier layer including the nitride forming material and nitrogen. The second layer is a seed layer including the copper platable metal. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048958 | METHODS OF REDUCING SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND IMPROVING OXIDE COATING THICKNESS UNIFORMITY FOR ANODIZED ALUMINUM-SILICON ALLOYS - In one exemplary method, an anodized aluminum-silicon alloy work piece may be formed from an aluminum-silicon alloy substrate material by applying a friction stir processing treatment to the aluminum-silicon alloy substrate material to reduce an average particle size of a plurality of silicon particles contained within the substrate material while increasing a size uniformity of the plurality of silicon particles, and subsequently anodizing said aluminum-silicon alloy substrate material. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048959 | Electrochemically-Activated Liquids Containing Fragrant Compounds - A device for dispensing a fragrant, electrochemically-activated liquid, the device comprising an electrolysis cell configured to electrochemically activate the liquid and to diffuse one or more fragrant compounds into the liquid to provide the fragrant, electrochemically-activated liquid. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048960 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL INCLUDING A PLASMA SOURCE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell includes a container at atmospheric pressure comprising a liquid electrolyte and a first electrode at least partially immersed in the electrolyte. A plasma source is spaced apart from a surface of the electrolyte by a predetermined spacing, and a plasma spans the predetermined spacing to contact the surface of the electrolyte. A method of operating the electrochemical cell entails providing a first electrode at least partially immersed in a liquid electrolyte and producing a plasma in contact with a surface of the electrolyte at atmospheric pressure. The plasma acts as a second electrode, and a current is generated through the electrolyte. Electrochemical reactions involving at least the second electrode are initiated in the electrolyte. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048961 | System and Method for Refilling an Electrolyzer Tank from a Water Reservoir - A system for controlling electrolyte level and concentration within a water electrolyzer includes an electrolysis chamber containing electrolyte for production of hydrogen and oxygen, a water reservoir containing make-up water and separated from the electrolysis chamber through a check valve that opens only when electrolyte level drops to a predetermined level, and a gas lift pump within the water reservoir connected to the electrolysis chamber through the check valve and having electrodes immersed in the make-up water. Energization of the electrodes creates bubbles that transport the make-up water to the electrolysis chamber to maintain a desired concentration of the electrolyte during the production of hydrogen and oxygen. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048962 | COMPOSITIONS, ELECTRODES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR WATER ELECTROLYSIS AND OTHER ELECTROCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES - Compositions, electrodes, systems, and/or methods for water electrolysis and other electrochemical techniques are provided. In some cases, the compositions, electrodes, systems, and/or methods are for electrolysis which can be used for energy storage, particularly in the area of energy conversion, and/or production of oxygen, hydrogen, and/or oxygen and/or hydrogen containing species. In some embodiments, the water for electrolysis comprises at least one impurity and/or at least one additive which has little or no substantially affect on the performance of the electrode. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048963 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTROPOLISHING PAD - The present invention aim to provide a method of manufacturing an electropolishing pad, which is excellent in planarity, can reduce occurrence of scratches, and has a high polishing rate. The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electropolishing pad, including the steps of: laminating a tin sheet on and along a recessed structure surface of a resin layer to produce a laminated sheet having grooves in a tin sheet surface; and forming through holes penetrating the tin sheet and the resin layer in the laminated sheet. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048964 | AXIAL-SUMP ELECTROLYTIC FLOW CELL - Apparatus and associated methods pertaining to an axial-flow electrolytic sump for operation in low to medium conductivity hard water. The axial-flow electrolytic sump can include easily replaceable components providing for ease of maintenance, low-cost replacement, and the lowest impact to the environment for the service life of the system. In general, the axial-flow electrolytic sump can comprise a removable/replaceable electrode cartridge that is operably enclosed in a sump housing. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048965 | Composition for plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) treatment of Magnesium alloy products - Disclosed herein is a composition for plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) treatment of magnesium alloy products, which contains a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution as a main component, the composition comprising, based on the weight of sodium hydroxide contained in the sodium hydroxide solution: 1-20 wt % of sodium fluoride (NaF); 1-15 wt % of trisodium phosphate (Na | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048966 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR ELECTROCHEMICALLY REGULATING THE PH OF A FLUID THEREIN USING SEMICONDUCTOR DOPED WITH IMPURITY AND METHOD OF REGULATING THE PH OF A FLUID IN A MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - Provided is a microfluidic device for electrochemically regulating the pH of a fluid comprising: a cathode substrate; an anode substrate facing the cathode substrate and forming a reaction chamber with the cathode substrate; and a nonconductor which forms a boundary between the portions of the cathode substrate and the anode substrate that are capable of contacting one another, wherein at least one of the cathode substrate and the anode substrate is a semiconductor doped with impurities and the other is a metal electrode. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048967 | Compositions and Methods for Electrolytic Cleaning of a Material - Compositions and methods are provided for electrolytic cleaning of a material. Compositions and methods include electrochemical modification of a carrier fluid tailored for the removal of a target contaminate from the material. Compositions and methods can include booster compounds and modified pH for enhanced cleaning capacity. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048968 | RECYCLING TUNGSTEN CARBIDE - In the electro-dissolution process for hard alloy recovery, the longitudinal acid flow is replaced by a transversal flow to progress the running quality of electrolyte; a supersonic wave device is set for increasing the reaction speed and preventing the oxidation bed from forming; a supersonic wave cleaner is used for cleaning the impurity ions; grinding process is improved for maintaining the original shape of hard particles (WC, VC, TiC, etc); magnetic separators are used for separating the residual metal binder (Co, Ni, Cr, etc) out of the powders. | 2011-03-03 |
| 20110048969 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - An electrochemical sensor and a method for using an electrochemical sensor are described where the electrochemical sensor comprises a working electrode having thereon one or more redox species that are sensitive to an analyte to be measured and a polymer coating that provides for interaction between the redox species and the analyte. | 2011-03-03 |
