19th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 10 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100116580 | EXTERIOR AIRBAG CUSHION FOR VEHICLE AND DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An exterior airbag cushion for a vehicle is constructed so that a cushion unit is rapidly expanded ahead of a vehicle and a device having the exterior airbag cushion. The exterior airbag device includes a plurality of airbag housings which are mounted to a vehicle bumper, a cushion unit which is accommodated in the airbag housings and expanded ahead of the vehicle bumper, a shape memory wire which extends along the edge of the cushion unit, and an inflator which supplies airbag gas to provide an expansionary force. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116581 | ROTARY VALVE FOR VEHICLE POWER STEERING GEAR - The present invention relates to a rotary valve for vehicle power steering gear, comprising a worm shaft, a lower sealing ring, a locking nut, a lower outer ring, an upper outer ring, an intermediate sealing ring, an upper sealing ring, an input shaft, a valve housing, steel balls, and an adjusting nut; wherein an outer ring bearing is disposed between the lower sealing ring and the intermediate sealing ring, or between the intermediate sealing ring and the upper sealing ring. The operational pressure of the power steering gear can be increased, thus allowing a higher pressure of the steering system to be selected in the configuration of the whole vehicle, so that a power steering gear with a relatively small volume can be selected, thereby making the configuration of the whole vehicle easier, and more compact. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116582 | REDUCER OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS BACKGOUND OF THE INVENTION - A reducer of an electronic power steering apparatus is disclosed. The reducer of an electronic power steering apparatus aids the operation of a steering wheel by the driver by preventing a clearance from being caused by frictional wear between a worm and a worm wheel, by reducing rattle noise caused by backlash, and by minimizing the change in the clearance due to a change in torque. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116583 | Enclosure,assembly and method for reducing noise from a pump and mass spectrometry system - The invention provides a noise reducing enclosure for reducing the noise from a vacuum pump, e.g. a roughing pump of a high vacuum system, the vacuum pump having a long axis and the enclosure comprising a noise dampening material and being shaped to radially enclose the vacuum pump along its long axis and being axially open at each end. Airflow is permitted through the enclosure in use and optional integrated cooling means on the pump may assist cooling of the pump. The invention also provides an assembly of the pump and enclosure, a method for reducing the noise from a vacuum pump using the enclosure and a mass spectrometry system comprising: a mass spectrometer having one or more chambers therein which in operation are held under vacuum; and a vacuum pumping system for producing said vacuum, the vacuum pumping system comprising at least one vacuum pump which has a long axis and wherein the mass spectrometry system further comprises a noise reducing enclosure for radially enclosing the vacuum pump along its long axis, wherein the enclosure is axially open at each end. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116584 | NOISE ATTENUATOR FOR SIDE WALL PANEL - A noise attenuator for attaching a side wall panel to a frame that is exposed to vibratory loads and which includes a rigid core having a sleeve with two radially disposed end plates. A bracket encircles a portion of said sleeve between the end plates and is in non-contiguous relationship with the core. An elastomeric bushing is bonded to a portion of the bracket and the core with the exception of the outer faces of the end plates, which remain exposed. Voids are passed through the rear plate and extend axially between the bracket and the sleeve some length into the sleeve. Due to the geometry of the unit, the non-voided sections of the bushing are loaded in either a combination of tension and shear or compression and shear when the core is connected to a vibrating frame and the bracket is connected to a side wall panel. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116585 | MARINE MUFFLER WITH ANGULARLY DISPOSED INTERNAL BAFFLE - A marine muffler comprises an elongate cylindrical housing having an inlet and an outlet and defining an internal volume partitioned, by an angularly disposed internal baffle, into a lower chamber in communication with the inlet and an upper chamber in communication with the outlet. A vertically disposed duct is insertably secured to the baffle to allow exhaust gas and exhaust cooling water to flow from the lower inlet chamber to upper outlet chamber. The exhaust duct may preferably be further adapted with internal structure forming a plurality of individual flow conduits or passages. The duct is preferably positioned such that a plurality of flow passage inlets are positioned in proximity to the lower cylindrical housing wall, with flow passage outlets positioned in proximity to the upper housing wall. The lower duct wall may further be adapted with sidewall apertures for improving exhaust flow dynamics therethrough. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116586 | MUFFLER AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A muffler ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116587 | ACOUSTIC PANEL - The invention relates to a panel for an acoustic treatment at the surface of an aircraft, that comprises from the outside to the inside an acoustically resistive porous layer, at least one cellular structure and a reflective or non-permissive layer, wherein the acoustically resistive porous layer includes, at the outer surface that may contact the aerodynamic flows of a sheet or foil, open areas ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116588 | UNIVERSAL BELAY DEVICE - The present invention provides a universal belay device for providing safety to mountain and rock climbers. The belay device allows a belayer to selectively operate the device in any of a plurality of modes. In an auto-locking mode, a fall by a climber automatically stops the rope without requiring the belayer manually apply any holding or stopping force. In a frictional mode, a fall by a climber is stopped by the belayer applying a minimal amount of pressure. The belay device includes a housing in which a rope pin and cam are contained. The cam is rotable to a first position which allows the rope pin to frictionally secure the rope against the housing and stop the rope. The cam is rotable to a second position which substantially prevents the rope pin from fully securing the rope and requires the user to apply a stopping force to stop the rope. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116589 | GUTTER PROTECTION AND LADDER SUPPORT APPARATUS - A gutter protection and ladder support apparatus includes a ladder securing apparatus and a plate section. The plate section has a plate surface that is bent to form a first face member and a second face member. The first face member is formed at an angle from the plate surface. The ladder securing apparatus is connected to the plate section and is configured to secure a ladder against the plate section. The ladder securing apparatus is adjustable for selective fastening of the ladder to the plate section. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116590 | Powered operator access system - An access ladder configurable from an extended position for providing access to a structure and a stowed position. The access ladder comprises an elongated first member having a first step extending laterally therefrom. An elongated second member is associated with the first member and configured for translational movement relative thereto and has a second step extending laterally therefrom. A link extends between the second member and the structure such that rotation of the first member moves the second member translationally relative to the first member, thereby moving said at least one second step towards said at least one first step. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116591 | TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING SYSTEM - A scaffolding system in which a platform or wall may be secured to a crosspiece supported by cables near an angled structure or in another difficult location. A platform is secured to the crosspiece horizontally, while a wall is secured vertically. The crosspiece may be an angle iron or pipe, for example. Also disclosed are clamps and clamping arrangements for securing the platform or wall to the crosspiece. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116592 | Adjustable Stepladder - A stepladder with four individually adjustable, self-locking rails so that the ladder can be placed on uneven terrain then safely adjusted to maintain level orientation. The ladder rails will consist of four pairs of outer and inner rails. Each outer and inner rail pair is designed with profiles that when brought together will lock into one another providing stability yet minimal friction. Each inner rail is held in place by a spring-loaded lever with attached hooks. The spring forces the hooks to be engaged with an adjustment bracket that is fixed to the outer rail. A foot will be fixed to the bottom of each inner rail. Each foot will have arched surfaces along 2 perpendicular horizontal axes so that consistent surface area contact is maintained with the ground regardless of the angle of the ground. On a level surface, when the ladder is in an un-adjusted state, the four inner rails are designed to be extended with respect to the outer rails providing equal distance between each step and reducing weight and production costs. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116593 | PORTABLE HUNTING TREE STAND - A portable tree stand comprising a seat having a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a first sidewall and a second sidewall at least partially defining a cavity, a mount extending from the cavity for engagement with a tree, and wherein the mount is contained completely within the cavity when not in use. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116594 | OIL SPRAYING APPARATUS - An oil-spraying apparatus includes: a base frame provided with a guide rail on an upper surface thereof; a mounting plate movably mounted on the guide rail by a rail block; a moving unit mounted at one side of the base frame so as to reciprocate the mounting plate on the base frame; and an oil-spraying unit mounted on an upper portion of the mounting plate, receiving compressed air and oil respectively from an air compressor and an oil distributor connected to an oil tank through an oil hose and an air hose. The apparatus can spray the oil to both the oil seal mounting hole and the one end portion of the crankshaft. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116595 | MANAGEMENT OF POWER SOURCE VARIATIONS IN AN ELEVATOR DRIVE SYSTEM | 2010-05-13 |
20100116596 | SERVICE CONTROLLER FOR DETERMINING CROWDING IN AN ELEVATOR CAR - A service controller for crowded elevator cars includes an illuminating apparatus ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116597 | ELEVATOR - An elevator includes a car that ascends and descends in an elevation path, and at least one airflow generation device that is set on a surface of a top end part of at least one of upper and lower end parts of the car, the surface facing a platform of the elevation path, and suppresses a separation flow generated at the top end of the car during running, thereby to generate an airflow for rectifying an airflow flowing into a front side of the car. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116598 | BICYCLE BRAKING SYSTEM - A bicycle braking system is basically provided with a bicycle braking device, a supplementary brake operating device and a brake maintaining arrangement. The bicycle braking device is movably between a non-brake applying position and a brake applying position for applying a braking force. The supplementary brake operating device is operatively coupled to operate the bicycle braking device. The supplementary brake operating device includes a rider operating arrangement that is operable by a rider between a non-braking position and at least one predetermined braking position. The brake maintaining arrangement is configured and arranged to hold the bicycle braking device in the brake applying position in response to movement of the rider operating arrangement to the predetermined braking position such that the braking force of the bicycle braking device is continually and consistently applied. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116599 | DISC BRAKE FOR VEHICLE - A disc brake for a vehicle, reduced in volume by improving a driving unit thereof that presses a wedge and therefore conveniently installed in the vehicle. The disc brake includes a disc rotated along with wheels of the vehicle, inner and outer friction pads disposed at both sides of the disc, a caliper housing supporting the outer friction pad, a wedge member disposed at a rear side of the inner friction pad and formed with inclined surfaces on a rear side thereof, a supporting member formed with inclined surfaces corresponding to the inclined surfaces of the wedge member and fixed to the caliper housing, and a driving unit operating the wedge member to perform a braking operation. The driving unit includes a screw axis, a driving motor, a worm gear constituted by a worm and a worm wheel, and a moving member. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116600 | FIXEDLY CONNECTED PAD RETAINING SPRING FOR A BRAKE PAD - A system for retaining a back plate of a disc brake pad is described. The system includes an elongated resilient element for applying a force to the back plate, a base of the resilient element extending along an edge of the back plate, contacting the edge along a majority of its length, legs of the resilient element, extending from the base, generating the force applied to the back plate by the base when deformed by a compression element, and retaining elements for preventing axial displacement of ends of the resilient element, and lateral slipping of the resilient element. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116601 | Universal Venting Arrangement for a Railway Vehicle Brake Cylinder - The brake cylinder comprises a cylinder body comprising an annular flange and a non-pressure head. The annular flange of the cylinder body defines a plurality of openings. The non-pressure head has an annular flange and a head portion extending from the annular flange. The annular flange of the non-pressure head has a plurality of bosses and a plurality of openings corresponding to and aligned with the plurality of openings in the annular flange of the cylinder body. At least one vent is positioned in one of the plurality of bosses. The cylinder body and the non-pressure head are secured to each other at the respective flanges. The vent is positioned in the boss disposed opposite a mounting portion so that when the brake cylinder is mounted to a railway vehicle, the vent is oriented in a bottom position on the cylinder body with respect to a ground surface. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116602 | Magnetic rail brake device - The invention relates to a magnetic rail brake device of a railway vehicle, including a magnetic base or carrier element, and a magnetic coil which can be connected to a voltage source by means of a connecting mechanism that is on the base or carrier element and is provided with at least two electrical terminals. An end face of the connecting mechanism is disposed within an imaginary enveloping area of the base or carrier element. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116603 | Rotor Device and Method of Making Same - A rotor and a method of making same are provided. The rotor can include a substantially annular segment having a thickness defined between a first side surface and a second side surface, as well as an inner end edge surface and an outer end edge surface. At least one expansion groove can be formed in the substantially annular segment, and can include a substantially straight portion and a substantially curved portion. The substantially curved portion of the at least one expansion groove can form an arc of at least about 90 degrees. The rotor can also include at least one flange extending from an inner end edge surface of the substantially annular segment at an angle not parallel to a radial of the substantially annular segment. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116604 | SECURITY BRAKING DEVICE MOUNTED BETWEEN A HYDRAULIC FUEL TANK AND ACTUATION MEMBERS CAPABLE OF ACTING ON BRAKING MEMBERS - The device includes a loading and non-compression locking mechanism for a master cylinder hydraulically connected to a hydraulic fuel tank and to braking members. The mechanism is dependent upon a control member capable of unlocking the mechanism in order to concomitantly urge the master cylinder to apply a predetermined hydraulic pressure for acting on the braking members. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116605 | Apparatus for the Parking Lock of an Agricultural Vehicle - An apparatus for the parking lock of a vehicle, in particular, of an agricultural tractor. The apparatus comprises a parking lever mechanically linked to a braking lever by a cinematic chain. The braking lever comprises a tooth apt to engage at least a braking element vehicle. The braking lever is provided with a yielding device placed in correspondence to its own hinge. The yielding device is able to ease the engagement of the tooth with a gap comprised between two teeth of a driveline gear in order to guarantee a reliable parking lock of the vehicle. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116606 | VIBRATION DAMPER - The invention relates to a vibration damper, especially for damping retraction or extension springing forces on motor vehicles, which includes a pressure medium cylinder ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116607 | Dual seal rod guide assembly with low friction disc - A dual seal rod guide assembly with low friction disc for use in a magneto-rheological (MR) strut is described. The dual seals separate the functions of abrasion resistance and temperature performance, with the primary seal formed of a material resistant to high temperatures and the buffer seal formed of a material resistant to the ferroelectric microparticles in the MR fluid. The porous rod guide, in conjunction with the buffer seal, allow only the MR carrier fluid to reach the bearing and primary seal. The MR carrier fluid provides internal lubrication of the bearing and primary seal. The retainer holds the assembly together and engages the rod guide flexible assembly to the housing with a low-friction disc therebetween. The disc reduces surface friction during radial movement of the rod guide. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116608 | SUSPENSION AND DAMPING DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a suspension and damping device ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116609 | SHOCK ABSORBERS - Shock absorbers or suspension dampers, particularly for motor vehicles, including a first and a second section that can move relative to one another, wherein the first and second sections each have a first or second fastening section at the distal end region, a first fastening element is provided at the first fastening section, and a second fastening element is provided at the second fastening section, and wherein the fastening elements are constructed differently and/or are disposed differently from one another with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shock absorber. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116610 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH OF ROLLER TYPE - The present invention provides a one-way clutch comprising an outer race provided with a pocket and having a groove portion formed at an inner diameter side of an axial one end face of the outer race, an inner race arranged coaxially with the outer race, a roller disposed in the pocket and adapted to transmit torque between the outer race and the inner race, a cage having a cylindrical portion with a window and a flange portion extending from an axial one end face of the cylindrical portion in an outer diameter direction, a projection provided on the cylindrical portion, a spring disposed in the pocket between the outer race and the roller and adapted to bias the roller toward an engagement direction with respect to the cam surface, and a side plate secured to abut against the axial one end face of the outer race and provided at its inner diameter portion with spline grooves, and wherein the cage is prevented from being rotated relative to the outer race by fitting the projection in the groove portion. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116611 | ONE-WAY CLUTCH OF ROLLER TYPE - The present invention provides a one-way clutch comprising an outer race, an inner race, a roller adapted to transmit torque between the outer race and the inner race, a cage having a window for holding the roller, a spring disposed in the pocket between the outer race and the roller and adapted to bias the roller toward an engagement direction with respect to the cam surface and having one end and the other end which include tab portions bent non-straightly from a main body portion, one of the tab portions being locked to an axial end face of the outer race, the other tab portion being pinched between an axial end face of the roller and a flange portion of the cage, and wherein one end of the spring is secured to the outer race and the other end is engaged by the roller, and the one end and the other end are connected to the main body portion of the spring via bent portions, and the bent portions are provided with interference preventing portions for interfering the bent portions with the outer race and the roller, respectively. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116612 | PRODUCTION METHOD FOR DISC SPRING AND CLUTCH APPARATUS PROVIDED WITH CONED DISC SPRING - A clutch apparatus is equipped with two clutch structures having a clutch drum therein. A driven plate and a piston are provided in the clutch drum of each clutch structure, and a primary coned disc spring and a secondary coned disc spring, which are ring-shaped, are provided between the driven plate and the piston. A flat portion | 2010-05-13 |
20100116613 | FORCE TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A force transmission device including at least one input and one output, a hydrodynamic component disposed there between, and a vibration damper disposed subsequent thereto in the force flow, which vibration damper comprises at least one damper input connected torque proof to the hydrodynamic component and at least one axial bearing disposed between the damper input and an element forming a support surface in axial direction. The damper input in the portion of its inner circumference includes a bearing seat for the axial bearing. The bearing seat for the axial bearing is formed by at least one rim portion, folded over at the inner circumference of the damper input and forming a fold-over portion. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116614 | RATCHETING ONE-WAY CLUTCH - The present invention is a ratcheting one-way clutch for an automotive component such as, for example, a stator for a torque converter. A plurality of ramp plates is provided that are positioned on either side of the catch plate. Each ramp plate includes a series of locking fingers directed at an angle toward the catch plate in a plane that enables the fingers to engage with one of the at least one windows on the catch plate. Such an engagement prevents the catch plate from rotating in the engagement direction, while the angled orientation of the locking fingers allows the catch plate to rotate freely in the opposite (freewheeling) direction. Biasing elements are proved to axially bias the ramp plates toward the centrally positioned catch plate. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116615 | POWER TRANSMITTING APPARATUS - A transmission includes a transmission case, an oil pan that is defined in a lower portion within the transmission case and stores a lubricating medium capable at least of lubricating components of the transmission, movable engagement members capable of engaging with two elements that respectively correspond thereto, and electromagnetic actuators that respectively move a corresponding one of the movable engagement members to allow a connection between the two elements and a release of the connection. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116616 | ROTATIONAL COUPLING DEVICE WITH WEAR COMPENSATION STRUCTURE - A rotational coupling device for use as a clutch and/or brake is provided having structure to compensate for wear on braking surfaces. The device includes an armature coupled to an output member and movable between positions of engagement with a rotor and a brake plate. The brake plate is coupled to a stationary field shell that houses a conductor on one side of the rotor opposite the armature and brake plate. The brake plate is axially spaced from the field shell and a removable shim or adjustable spacer is disposed between the brake plate and the field shell. Removal of the shim or adjustment of the spacer permit movement of the brake plate towards the field shell to compensate for wear in the clutch and/or brake engagement surfaces of the device. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116617 | Isolator with one-way clutch - An isolator comprising a one-way clutch engaged with a hub structure, a belt engaging member, a resilient member operationally engaged between the one-way clutch and the belt engaging member, the belt engaging member engaged with the hub structure through a first and second ball bearing where by a radial load is transmitted through the first and second ball bearings, and the one-way clutch disposed between the first and second ball bearings such that no radial load is transmitted through the one-way clutch. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116618 | MACHINE FOR DISPENSING PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES, WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH A BANKNOTE READER - The invention relates to a machine (M) for dispensing products and/or services which are paid for with banknotes. The invention is of the type that comprises a banknote reader (L) which is positioned behind a horizontal insertion slot (F | 2010-05-13 |
20100116619 | CURRENCY DISPENSER - A vertically arranged combination desktop currency denominating machine and currency dispenser comprising a currency denominating module adapted to receive a stack of currency bills to be denominated and to denominate the received currency bills, wherein a transport mechanism transports bills individually from an input receptacle adapted to receive the stack of currency bills to one or more output receptacles. The combination further comprising a dispenser retaining section adapted to store currency bills to be dispensed to the one or more output receptacles during a dispensing operation, the retaining section comprising one or more dispensing receptacles, each dispensing receptacle adapted to hold bills having a common denomination, wherein the dispenser retainer section is positioned above the currency denominating module. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116620 | SORTATION CONVEYOR - A sortation conveyor has a divert guide path which is configured to guide pushers to engage articles disposed on an endless conveying surface at an initial impact which does not result in an out of control situation even at high speeds. The divert guide path is disposed at a plurality of divert angles, and guides pushers to engage articles at a low initial contact divert angle and first lateral speed and to accelerate the articles to a final divert angle and second, higher, lateral speed. The pushers may be undergoing lateral acceleration at the time initial contact is made with the articles. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116621 | Conveyor Belt Cleaning Apparatus and Method - Spring tensioner devices are provided for biasing scraper blades toward a conveyor belt. The spring tensioner devices generally are constructed to be easily reconfigurable between a push-up and pull-up configuration while minimizing their space requirements. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116622 | Method and apparatus for bottle recirculation - A machine arrangement that operates on a plurality of articles, such as bottles, includes a plurality of machines arranged in a machine arrangement. At least one of the machines includes an apparatus configured to modify the articles by at least one of moving, holding, manipulating and shaping the articles as they pass from an article infeed to an article discharge of the machine arrangement. A recirculation mechanism moves articles from a downstream machine after a first pass (or run) and recirculates the articles back to an upstream machine in a second (recirculation) pass (or run) so that the articles, which are recirculated through the second pass are again subjected to a different machine modifying operation in at least one machine that the articles have previously passed in the first pass. The articles move continuously through the first and second passes while being subjected to at least one machine modifying operation. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116623 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR THIN AND BRITTLENESS SUBSTRATE - A transmission device for thin and brittleness substrate is disclosed, which comprises: a plurality of transportation rollers and a plurality of pinch rollers. Each transportation roller further comprises: a rigid spindle; and a plurality of elastic supporting wheels, mounted on the spindle. Each pinch roller comprises: a sleeve; a spindle, ensheathed in the sleeve; and a plurality of pressing wheels, mounted on the sleeve at positions corresponding to the supporting wheels. When the transportation rollers are driven to rotate, a substrate sandwiched between the supporting wheels and the pressing wheels will be push to move while subjecting to a friction originated from a sufficient holding force by the supporting wheels and the pressing wheels, and consequently, providing an improved buffering capability for deformation absorption that enables the transmission device to guide the thin substrate to move smoothly without causing buckling or scratching to the thin substrate. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116624 | RAIL SECTION THAT FACILITATES RAIL SECTION ALIGNMENT - A rail section comprises a body portion. The rail section has a profile that provides one or more roller contact areas extending a length of the rail section. The rail section further comprises an end portion that defines one or more slots that allow the one or more roller contact areas to deflect elastically relative to the body portion. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116625 | MECHANICAL INTERFACE - A mechanical interface for transferring a reciprocating movement from one element to another element releasably mountable thereto. The interface comprises at least three interface points, at least two of which being laterally spaced apart, and at least two of which being longitudinally spaced apart. Motion means provides a reciprocating movement, which is transferred from the one element to the other element via at least one of the interface points. The interface point(s) transferring the movement comprises contact portions having curved contact surfaces, such that the curved contact surfaces are in abutment with opposing contact surfaces of the interface point when the elements are mounted, thereby transferring the reciprocating movement. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116626 | Training Idler - A training idler for a conveyor system is disclosed. The idler includes a roller positioned about a shaft and a bearing assembly positioned between the roller and the shaft such that the roller is rotatable about the shaft. A pivot assembly couples the bearing assembly to the shaft such that the bearing assembly and the roller can pivot relative to the shaft. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116627 | MOVEMENT DEVICE ON AN ENDLESS BELT OF ADAPTABLE PATH - The invention relates to a movement device comprising an endless belt comprising a working portion defined in a substantially horizontal working plane and a reserve portion defined in a reserve plane optionally coinciding with said working plane; a first guide wheel linearly movable in said working plane and guiding the endless belt; a second guide wheel linearly movable in said reserve plane and guiding the endless belt; two deflector members for deflecting the endless belt from the working plane to the reserve plane; drive means for driving the endless belt; and movement means for synchronously moving the two guide wheels in such a manner that the sum of the distances between each of the guide wheels and the deflector members is constant. The length of the working portion of the endless belt is capable of varying continuously and the quantity of articles that can be placed on the working portion of the belt can vary accordingly. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116628 | Limited force, self locking tensioner - A tensioning device configured for use in a conveyor system as an idler roller over which a belt is wound under tension includes a housing, an arm mounted in the housing for linear movement in and out of the housing, a roller mechanism mounted at a distal end of the arm including a roller configured for rolling contact with a belt of a conveyor system, and an actuator for extending and retracting the arm from the housing. The actuator includes a worm shaft and a lead screw. A pinion of the worm shaft engages a gear affixed at one end of the lead screw. The tensioning device includes a coupling by which rotation of the lead screw results in outward movement of the arm when the worm shaft is rotated in a first direction, and which results in inward movement of the arm when the worm shaft is rotated in the opposite direction. Engagement of the worm shaft to the gear is self-locking. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116629 | Dual action push-type button - A dual action button assembly permits a user to depress a portion of a push button or to rotate the push button to provide input. The dual action button assembly comprises a push button having a plunger which is moveable relative to a housing to actuate a first electrical switch. The push button is rotatably mounted to a button support. Rotation of the push button causes an actuator to actuate a second electrical switch. The dual action button assembly may be custom configured with a push button or be configured as an attachment for use with an existing single-action push button to retro-fit such a button to a dual action button. The dual action button has particular utility to wagering type gaming machines. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116630 | NANOELECTROMECHANICAL TUNNELING CURRENT SWITCH SYSTEMS - A nanoelectromechanical tunneling current switch includes a cantilevered nanofilament including a secured end and an unsecured end and a conductor with a surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the nanofilament when the nanofilament is undeflected. The nanofilament is positioned with respect to the conductor to define a gap between the unsecured end of the nanofilament and the surface of the conductor substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nanofilament. The nanofilament and the conductor are electrically connected by a circuit, and a tunneling current is configured to flow from the nanofilament to the surface of the conductor substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the nanofilament. In other embodiments of the nanoelectromechanical tunneling current switch, an electrically conductive membrane can be utilized in place of, or in addition to, the cantilevered nanofilament. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116631 | BISTABLE NANOSWITCH - A non-volatile bistable nano-electromechanical switch is provided for use in memory devices and microprocessors. The switch employs carbon nanotubes as the actuation element. A method has been developed for fabricating nanoswitches having one single-walled carbon nanotube as the actuator. The actuation of two different states can be achieved using the same low voltage for each state. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116632 | METHOD OF USING A PLURALITY OF SMALLER MEMS DEVICES TO REPLACE A LARGER MEMS DEVICE - Embodiments disclosed herein generally include using a large number of small MEMS devices to replace the function of an individual larger MEMS device or digital variable capacitor. The large number of smaller MEMS devices perform the same function as the larger device, but because of the smaller size, they can be encapsulated in a cavity using complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) compatible processes. Signal averaging over a large number of the smaller devices allows the accuracy of the array of smaller devices to be equivalent to the larger device. The process is exemplified by considering the use of a MEMS based accelerometer switch array with an integrated analog to digital conversion of the inertial response. The process is also exemplified by considering the use of a MEMS based device structure where the MEMS devices operate in parallel as a digital variable capacitor. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116633 | CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR LIMITING A VOLTAGE - A circuit arrangement for enforcing an intrinsically safe situation in a hazardous zone features a first switching device that lies in the series arm and a second switching device that lies in the shunt arm. If a fault occurs that would violate the conditions of intrinsic safety, the first switching device is initially blocked and the second switching device is switched through with a time delay such that the output terminals are mutually short-circuited. In addition, a monitoring device is provided for monitoring the load conditions at the switching device arranged in the series arm. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116634 | INSTALLATION SWITCHGEAR HAVING A SPRING-LOADED TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT - An installation switching device includes a housing having a terminal connecting area and a screwless spring-loaded terminal fixed in position in the terminal connecting area, and a spring operating lever. The screwless spring-loaded terminal includes a clamping spring having a contact limb, a clamping limb having a clamping window with a clamping edge, and a curved spring rear connecting the contact and clamping limbs and configured to interact with a mount part surrounding a clamping strip, such that a connecting conductor is clampable between a rear face of the clamping strip and the clamping edge. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116635 | Emblem-Unified Trunk Opening and Closing Device - An emblem-unified trunk opening and closing device may include a housing including an outer case and an inner case, wherein the outer case is attached to a stationary member and includes a guide hole and the inner case includes a guide passage, a knob attached to the outer case of the housing, wherein the knob includes an emblem configured to be movable through the guide hole of the outer case, a connector provided in the guide passage of the inner case and to which a terminal electrically contacting an outer electric source is set, a printed circuit board (“PCB”) disposed inside the guide passage of the inner case and configured to electrically contact the terminal, and a contact unit configured to selectively contact the PCB by actuation force of the emblem so as to apply an electric current to the terminal of the connector. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116636 | Railroad Toggle Switch - The present invention relates to a railroad toggle switch for a plurality of switching positions, the toggle switch comprising a housing, an operating lever supported on the housing and having a pivot axis, a switching cylinder supported on the housing and having a rotational axis, a plurality of microswitches and an engaging mechanism for engagement of the operating lever in the switching positions. The switching cylinder is here provided with a plurality of cam disks for operating the microswitches. According to the invention the pivot axis of the operating lever is located in the area of the housing top side and is different from the rotational axis of the switching cylinder, the operating lever being in engagement with the switching cylinder. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116637 | BUTTON-KEY STRUCTURE AND ELECTRIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A button-key structure includes a plurality of button-keys arranged next to each other; and a button-key supporting portion disposed on a downstream side in a direction that the button-keys move. The button-key supporting portion includes a guide portion disposed between the button-keys in parallel to the direction that the button-key move. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116638 | SOCKET ASSEMBLY - A socket assembly for use with a cable joint, the socket assembly including a shut off device for disabling the power to the socket after a predetermined period of time, the socket having a body having an interface for connecting to an electric device, a power lead connected to the interface at one end and constructed and arranged to be connected to the cable joint at the other end, a ground lead connected to the interface, and a neutral lead connected to the interface. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116639 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH PURITY BUTENE-1 FROM C4 OLEFINS/PARAFFINS MIXED GAS - The present invention relates to a hybrid process comprising an adsorption process and a distillation process for the separation of butene-1 from a C4 hydrocarbon mixture gas including butene-1, trans-2-butene, cis-2-butene, normal butane, isobutane, etc. The above hybrid process comprises introducing a gaseous C4 mixture into the adsorption tower loaded with adsorbents which adsorb olefins selectively to discharge C4 paraffins to the outlet of the tower, desorbing C4 olefins selectively adsorbed in the adsorption tower to produce high purity C4 olefins mixture gas in which isobutane and normal butane was removed, and separating the high C4 olefins mixture gas (a mixture of butene-1, trans-2-butene, cis-2-butene, and a trace amount of C4 paraffins) via distillation to obtain high purity butene-1 including a trace amount of isobutane in the top of the distillation tower and obtain a mixture gas including trans-2-butene, cis-2-butene and a trace amount of normal butane in the bottom of the tower. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116640 | Droplet-Based Surface Modification and Washing - The present invention relates to droplet-based surface modification and washing. According to one embodiment, a method of splitting a droplet is provided, the method including providing a droplet microactuator including a droplet including one or more beads and immobilizing at least one of the one or more beads. The method further includes conducting one or more droplet operations to divide the droplet to yield a set of droplets including a droplet including the one or more immobilized beads and a droplet substantially lacking the one or more immobilized beads. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116641 | MAGNETICALLY CURABLE COMPOSISION AND MAGNETIC CURE PROCESS - A curable composition comprising magnetically active elastic microspheres that are filled with a curing agent. The elastomeric microspheres are predispersed throughout the curable resin and are magnetostrictive. Cure of the adhesive is initiated when an external magnetic field is applied that physically distorts or ruptures the magnetic microspheres due to a magnetostrictive effect from the magnetic field. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116642 | Method For Producing Alkaline Fatty Acid Amides - The invention relates to a method for producing alkaline fatty acid amides by reacting at least one amine that contains at least one primary or secondary amino group and at least one tertiary amino group with at least one fatty acid to form an ammonium salt, said ammonium salt being subsequently converted into the alkaline amide by means of microwave radiation. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116643 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING COLD PLASMA IN A VACUUM CHAMBER AND USE OF SAID DEVICE FOR THERMO-CHEMICAL PROCESSING - A device for generating a cold plasma in a vacuum enclosure includes a cathode body having hollow chambers for confining the plasma. Magnets are placed around each hollow chamber for creating a magnetic field forcing electrons to rotate about the field lines. The cathode body cooperates with an element for circulating a coolant to extract the heat generated by an intense ion bombardment at each of the hollow chambers. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116644 | DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT A PLASMA-ASSISTED PROCESS - A device for carrying out a plasma enhanced process includes, within a vacuum chamber, at least one magnetron electrode ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116645 | SURFACE PROCESSING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF RECORDING MEDIUM - A surface processing method of processing a surface of a substrate includes disposing the substrate in a vacuum chamber, processing by applying a high-frequency voltage to the substrate and by sputtering the surface of the substrate, measuring a cathode drop potential generated at the substrate in the processing and obtaining a time integration value of the cathode drop potential, and determining whether or not a processed state of the surface of the substrate is good based on the time integration value obtained in the measuring. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116646 | A SENSING ELECTRODE FOR PH MEASUREMENT CHIEFLY IN BODILY FLUIDS - A sensing electrode consisting of electrically nonconductive underlay ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116647 | BALLAST WATER TREATMENT PLANT HAVING FILTER, DISINFECTION, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL UNIT - Water treatment plant, in particular ballast water treatment plant, for removing sediments and/or removing and/or destroying living organisms, which has at least one filter unit (B) and at least one disinfection unit (C), wherein the plant has a detection unit (D) by means of which the number of living organisms of a presettable size per unit volume of water can be determined, and in that the plant has a control unit, by means of which the disinfection unit (C) can be controlled as a function of the number of living organisms which has been determined. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116648 | Hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas generator - A hydrogen-oxygen mixed gas generator includes a metal thin walled tube having a certain inner diameter, an insulation tube inserted into an inner surface of the tube, an electrolyte plate unit composed of multiple electrolyte plates with multiple holes and loops with certain thickness a frontal cover provided on a front of the metal thin walled tube and which includes a frontal inlet formed at the bottom and a frontal outlet formed at a top, a frontal insulator which disconnects electricity between the frontal cover and the tube, a rear cover provided on a rear of the metal thin walled tube and which includes a the rear inlet at the bottom and a rear outlet at the top, a rear insulator which disconnect electricity between the rear cover and the tube and a heat-protective plate covered with multiple heat-protective pins, provided in the metal thin walled tube between the front and rear covers. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116649 | GAS GENERATING DEVICE AND CARBON ELECTRODE FOR GAS GENERATION - A gas generating device of present invention is generated a first gas at a first carbon electrode by applying a voltage between said first carbon electrode and a second electrode to electrolyzing an electrolytic solution. The first carbon electrode is an anode or a cathode. The first carbon electrode is provided with a plurality of fine gas flow channels which selectively pass said first gas generated on one surface of said first carbon electrode to the other surface without allowing said electrolytic solution to permeate therethrough. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116650 | REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS FROM A FLUID - In the field of fluid treatment, there is a need for a more flexible electrocoagulation unit and a fluid treatment apparatus that is readily configurable to deal efficiently with differently contaminated fluids. An electrocoagulation unit ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116651 | INSULATING SPACER FOR PLATING INNER SURFACE AND AUXILIARY ANODE UNIT - An insulating spacer | 2010-05-13 |
20100116652 | ELECTROCOAGULATION APPARATUS WITH IN-PLACE ELECTRODE CLEANING - An electrocoagulation wastewater treatment apparatus is disclosed wherein a primary electrocoagulation reactor chamber houses treatment electrodes having front and rear faces. Electrode positioners are located in the reactor chamber for holding the treatment electrodes, each of the electrode positioners having a feed core connectable with a high pressure source of fluid. A plurality of passages extend from the feed cores, the passages located so that jets of fluid are directed at both the front and rear faces of each of the electrodes held by the positioners. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116653 | SERVICE MODULE WITH AT LEAST ONE ANODE CLAMP AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A FORCE OR A SHOCK ON THE ANODE ROD - A tending module for a series of electrolysis cells designed for the manufacture of aluminum by igneous electrolysis, each cell including a series of anodes provided with a metal rod designed to fix and electrically connect the anodes to a metal anode frame. The tending module includes a frame to be fixed to a mobile component, and at least one anode handling unit connected to the frame. The module also includes, integral with the anode handling unit, an activator that can exert at least one force or impulse on the anode rod, with a force such that, although the stem is firmly maintained in contact against the anode frame, the contact surfaces are moved in relation to each other by an amount sufficient for electrical contact to be improved. Advantageously, the activator is a jack or an impulse generator integral with the anode clamp. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116654 | FILM COATING APPARATUS - An exemplary film coating holder includes a main body, a holding member, a first target electrode, a second target electrode and a driving module. The main body defines a chamber therein. The holding member receives in the chamber and has a plurality of through holes. The through holes being configured for receiving workpieces to be coated. The first target electrode and the second target electrode disposed on the main body and configured for supporting a first target material and a second target material respectively. The driving member is disposed on the main body and mechanically coupled with the holding member, and configured for driving the holding member to rotate about a horizontally oriented axis, thus the first targeted material and the second targeted material can be respectively deposit on opposite sides of each of the workpieces. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116655 | CHEMICAL MESSENGER SENSOR - A sensor for the detection of chemical messengers is described herein. In particular a sensor for the detection of catecholamines, for example dopamine, epinephrine or norepinephrine, is reported. Catecholamines play pivotal roles as neurotransmitters and hormones in the human body. An electrode for detecting a catecholamine comprising a conducting or semi-conducting substrate, and a polymer comprising polyethylenedioxythiophene on said substrate is disclosed. The polymer is doped with a cyclodextrin macrocycle. Suitable cyclodextrin macrocycles include anionic cyclodextrin macrocycles, for example sulfonated β-cyclodextrins (CDs). Also, disclosed in sensor capable of selectively detecting a catecholamine in the presence of ascorbic acid (ascorbate). | 2010-05-13 |
20100116656 | FLUID SEPARATION STRUCTURE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLUID SEPARATION STRUCTURE - An electrophoretic fluid separation structure ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116657 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONCENTRATING MOLECULES - A method and apparatus for continuously separating or concentrating molecules that includes flowing two fluids in laminar flow through an electrical field and capturing at one of three outputs a fluid stream having a different concentration of molecules. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116658 | ANALYSER AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF FRACTIONS OF BIOLOGICAL MIXTURES - An analyser and method for determining the relative importance of fractions of biological mixtures projects data obtained from at least two mixtures with different physiological conditions by chromatographic or mass spectrometric measurement into a second attribute space using a projection technique such as principal component analysis. The projected data is then filtered using a feature selection method such as ReliefF, before being projected back to the first attribute space using a reversion of the projection technique. This back-projected data is then filtered using another feature selection method such as ReliefF before being output in a human-readable form. This technique improves the clarity of the data by removing components relating to noise or systematic error and therefore makes it easier to determine which fractions of biological mixtures are most important for distinguishing between the different biological mixtures and identifying the physiochemical attributes that correspond to the difference in physiological conditions. The technique is useful in medical diagnostics, quality control and basic biomedical science. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116659 | Multidimensional Separations Employing an Array of Electrophoresis Channels - The present invention relates to a method for separating components of a sample. The method includes obtaining a first separation of the sample components along a first dimension wherein the sample components are at least partially resolved, wherein the first separation can be performed in the absence of an electric field applied to the first dimension. An electric field is used to obtain a second separation of the sample components along a second dimension comprising a plurality of substantially isolated volumes. An intensity-time data record is obtained from each of the isolated volumes, the intensity-time data records containing peaks, each peak being indicative of a migration time. The migration time of a first peak is normalized with respect to a migration time of at least a second peak to correct for migration time differences between the isolated volumes. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116660 | Electrophoresis Chip, Electrophoresis Apparatus, and Method for Analyzing Sample by Capillary Electrophoresis - An electrophoresis chip that can be small and simple and that can analyze a sample with high accuracy is provided. The electrophoresis chip includes an upper substrate | 2010-05-13 |
20100116661 | ELECTROPHORETIC CHIP AND A METHOD OF ELECTROPHORESIS - A channel ( | 2010-05-13 |
20100116662 | NEUTROPHIL GELATINASE-ASSOCIATED LIPOCALIN (NGAL) PROTEIN ISOFORMS ENRICHED FROM URINE AND RECOMBINANT CHINESE HAMSTER OVARY (CHO) CELLS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, ANTIBODIES, AND METHODS OF ENRICHMENT, ANALYSIS AND USE - A composition comprising neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), which has been enriched from urine, has a molecular weight of about 24.9 kDa to about 25.9 kDa, and comprises a plurality of isoforms having isoelectric points (pIs) ranging from about 5.9 to about 9.1; a composition comprising NGAL, which has been enriched from recombinant Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, has a molecular weight of about 25.9 kDa to about 27.9 kDa, and comprises a plurality of isoforms having pIs ranging from about 5.6 to about 9.1; a method of obtaining from urine a composition comprising a plurality of isoforms of NGAL, which method comprises enriching NGAL in urine without separating molecules based on charge; a method of obtaining from recombinant CHO cells a composition comprising a plurality of isoforms of NGAL, which method comprises enriching NGAL in a composition without separating molecules based on charge; and a method of analyzing NGAL isoforms enriched from urine or recombinant CHO cells comprising analyzing an enriched composition comprising NGAL isoforms by two-dimensional electrophoresis and Western blot. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116663 | RECOVERY OF REGENERANT ELECTROLYTE - Methods, systems and compositions for recovery of regenerant ions from spent regenerant solution by utilization of electrodialysis are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for separating spent regenerant using an electrodialysis system comprising selective membranes are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods for treating a friable solid ion-removal material to prevent fragmentation during regeneration. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116664 | Monitoring and manipulating cellular transmembrane potentials using nanostructures - The use of nanostructures to monitor or modulate changes in cellular membrane potentials is disclosed. Nanoparticles having phospholipid coatings were found to display improved responses relative to nanoparticles having other coatings that do not promote localization or attraction to membranes. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT PARTICLE SEPARATION - The high throughput particle separation system includes an aqueous solution container for storing an aqueous solution containing specific particles to be separated, an electrode array, having a plurality of electrodes arranged at regular intervals or at various different intervals in series or in parallel, for deflecting specific particles simultaneously in a nonuniform electric field according to sizes and dielectric properties of the particles to separate a large quantity of the particles at high throughput, a path separation unit for establishing movement paths of the particles separated by the electrode array, and a control unit for applying the same voltage and frequency or different voltages and frequencies to the electrodes of the electrode array based on sizes and dielectric properties of specific particles to be separated. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116666 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING CARBON NANOTUBE PLATE - An electrode and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. The method includes adding carbon nanotubes to a mixed solution of nitric acid and sulfuric acid and subjecting the carbon nanotube solution to microwaves for surface treatment resulting in facilitating the surface treatment, subjecting the carbon nanotube solution to ultrasonic waves to disperse the carbon nanotubes resulting in increasing the dispersion effect, subjecting the carbon nanotube solution to filtration and drying the carbon nanotubes to obtain a carbon nanotube plate mold. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116667 | INTEGRATED VACUUM EVACUATION OF WASTE FOAM/GAS FROM AN ELECTROCOAGULATION UNIT DURING EFFLUENT TREATMENT - Apparatus and method are disclosed for integrated waste foam/gas evacuation from an electrocoagulation unit. The electrocoagulation unit has a primary electrocoagulation reaction chamber with processing electrodes maintained therein. A flotation chamber is integrated above the reaction chamber and a vacuum hood is affixed over the flotation chamber. A vacuum nozzle device is connectable with a vacuum source and received through the hood and in the flotation chamber, a height adjustable foam intake provided at one end of the nozzle. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116668 | MATERIAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A material system having a matrix and nanoparticles embedded therein, wherein the matrix comprises at least one matrix metal, the nanoparticles have an average size of less than 50 nm and the nanoparticles have in each case at least one functional carrier. A method for producing the material system is also disclosed. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116669 | SELF-CLEANING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACE - A superhydrophobic structure that may have a titanium substrate and nanoporous titanium oxide layer grown on the titanium substrate by anodization. The titanium oxide layer may have a plurality of nano-tube structures that create a microscopically rough surface on the titanium substrate. A hydrophobic coating may be deposited over the titanium oxide layer to create a superhydrophobic surface on the titanium substrate. The titanium oxide layer may provide a photocatalytic reaction with oxygen in surrounding air to oxidize organic contaminants on the superhydrophobic surface. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116670 | Electroforming mold and method for manufacturing the same, and method for manufacturing electroformed component - To provide an electroforming mold for manufacturing a multi-step structure minute component and a method for manufacturing the same, for which height control is possible and manufacturing process does not become complicated. On the upper face of a film of an electroconductive layer | 2010-05-13 |
20100116671 | Apparatus and method for electrochemically depositing metal on a semiconductor workpiece - A process for metallization of a workpiece, such as a semiconductor workpiece. In an embodiment, an alkaline electrolytic copper bath is used to electroplate copper onto a seed layer, electroplate copper directly onto a barrier layer material, or enhance an ultra-thin copper seed layer which has been deposited on the barrier layer using a deposition process such as PVD. The resulting copper layer provides an excellent conformal copper coating that fills trenches, vias, and other microstructures in the workpiece. When used for seed layer enhancement, the resulting copper seed layer provide an excellent conformal copper coating that allows the microstructures to be filled with a copper layer having good uniformity using electrochemical deposition techniques. Further, copper layers that are electroplated in the disclosed manner exhibit low sheet resistance and are readily annealed at low temperatures. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116672 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROPLATING - An apparatus for electroplating a layer of metal onto the surface of a wafer includes an ionically resistive ionically permeable element located in close proximity of the wafer and an auxiliary cathode located between the anode and the ionically resistive ionically permeable element. The ionically resistive ionically permeable element serves to modulate ionic current at the wafer surface. The auxiliary cathode is configured to shape the current distribution from the anode. The provided configuration effectively redistributes ionic current in the plating system allowing plating of uniform metal layers and mitigating the terminal effect. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116673 | CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION COATING AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to
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20100116674 | Method for replenishing tin and its alloying metals in electrolyte solutions - Methods are disclosed for replenishing tin and its alloying metals in an aqueous electrolytic plating bath using an acidic solution containing stannous oxide. During electroplating of tin or tin alloys the stannous ions and alloying metal ions are depleted. To maintain continuous and efficient electroplating processes predetermined amounts of the plating bath containing tin and its alloying metals are bailed out. The bail out is then mixed with a predetermined amount of acidic solution containing stannous oxide and any alloying metals. The mixture is then retuned to the plating bath to return the stannous ions and alloying metal ions to their steady state concentrations. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116675 | ELECTRODEPOSITION BATHS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Electrodeposition baths, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, the baths, systems and methods are used to deposit metal alloy coatings. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116676 | METHOD OF FABRICATING PROBE PIN FOR PROBE CARD - Provided is a method of fabricating a probe pin. In the method, a concave region for a probe pin is formed on a mold substrate. The surface roughness of the concave region is reduced to smooth the surface of the concave region. A release layer is formed on the surface of the concave region of the mold substrate. A plating process is performed to form a probe pin corresponding to the concave region. After the performing of the plating process, the mold substrate having the probe pin is disposed on a circuit substrate and the probe pin is connected to a desired portion of the circuit substrate. Thereafter, the mold substrate is separated from the probe pin in such a way that the mold substrate remains unchanged. Also, the separated mold substrate may be reused. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116677 | GALVANIC BATH AND PROCESS FOR DEPOSITING ZINC-BASED LAYERS - The preceding invention concerns a galvanic bath as well as a method for depositing a zinc-bearing layer onto a substrate surface. According to the invention, it is provided that the galvanic bath be divided into at least two cell chambers, in which the division occurs by means of a cation-exchange membrane and one cell chamber includes an acidic deposition-electrolyte and the other cell chamber includes a neutral or acidic anolyte. The acidic anolyte here is at least partially removed from the cell chamber containing it and is stripped of the foreign metal ions contained in it by means of a cation-exchange arrangement. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116678 | GALLIUM ELECTROPLATING METHODS AND ELECTROLYTES EMPLOYING MIXED SOLVENTS - An electrochemical deposition method and electrolyte to plate uniform, defect free and smooth gallium films are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the electrolyte may include a solvent that comprises water and at least one monohydroxyl alcohol, a gallium salt, and an acid to control the solution pH and conductivity. The method electrodeposits a gallium film possessing sub-micron thickness on a conductive surface. Such gallium layers are used in fabrication of semiconductor and electronic devices such as thin film solar cells. | 2010-05-13 |
20100116679 | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE, PROCESS OF PREPARING THE SAME, TRIVALENT CHROMIUM-CONTAINING LIQUID PREPARED USING THE SAME, AND CHROMIUM PLATING METHOD USING THE SAME - Chromium hydroxide of the invention has an average particle size D determined from a scanning electron micrograph of 40 to 200 nm and a degree of agglomeration of 10 and more and less than 70, the degree of agglomeration being defined to be a ratio of a volume average particle size D50 determined with a particle size analyzer to the average particle size D, D50/D. The chromium hydroxide is suitably obtained by adding an aqueous solution containing trivalent chromium to an aqueous solution of an inorganic alkali at a reaction temperature of 0° C. or higher and lower than 50° C. The inorganic alkali is preferably an alkali metal hydroxide. | 2010-05-13 |