22nd week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110127136 | CLUTCH MECHANISM - A clutch mechanism includes a pulley, an armature, an electromagnet, a plate spring, and a damper. The armature is joined to the pulley in a direction of a rotation axis. The electromagnet generates attracting magnetic force, which attracts the armature in a joining direction. The plate spring generates resilient force, which urges the armature in an opposite direction from the joining direction. The damper includes an impact mitigation part mitigating an impact when the armature collides with the pulley. The pulley, the armature, the damper, and the plate spring are arranged in this order in the direction of the rotation axis. The damper includes a contact portion in contact with part of the armature in the direction of the rotation axis. The plate spring includes a pressing part pressing the contact portion on the armature both at time of joining and at time of unjoining between the armature and the pulley. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127137 | HYDRAULIC CLUTCH DEVICE - In a first hydraulic clutch device | 2011-06-02 |
20110127138 | Auger with an Extendible Feed Auger Section - An auger assembly transfers particulate material from a source area to a target area using a main auger, an open top swing auger or U-trough, and an extendable loading swing auger connected to one another. The main auger is supported on a wheeled frame similar to conventional grain augers while the U-trough is pivoted thereon, and the extendable loading swing auger is mounted on a rail system on the top of the U-trough. The inlet hopper of the extendable swing auger can be extended out to reach away from the main auger thus can be more easily positioned for proper alignment with the discharge hopper of a particulate material container even when the discharge hopper is within a confined space. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127139 | WAFER CONVEYING AND DETECTING SYSTEM AND WAFER DETECTING METHOD USED IN WAFER CONVEYING AND DETECTING SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a wafer conveying and detecting system and wafer detecting method used in the wafer conveying and detecting system. The wafer conveying and detecting system comprises a first conveying unit, a second conveying unit, a detection unit and a transmission mechanism. The first conveying unit transfers wafers to the second conveying unit, and the detection unit is moved by the transmission mechanism relative to the second conveying unit to detect the wafers at the second conveying unit when the second conveying is stopped temporarily. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127140 | SORTING SYSTEM HAVING A VERTICAL SORTER - A sorting system having a vertical sorter for conveying and sorting parcel goods, including a plurality of sorting units provided at specified distances from one another extending over a closed conveyor belt along a traveling path and being connected with the conveyor belt and movable along the traveling path. Two reversing drums with horizontal rotational axes are provided, at least one of the reversing drums serving as the drive drum to reverse and drive the conveyor belt and the sorting units provided thereat around the horizontally oriented rotational axes. The conveyor belt is configured as a traction carrier. To this end the conveyor belt is reinforced by reinforcing apparatus for driving the sorting units. A sorting unit includes a moving device with wheels and is attached to the conveyor belt, the sorting unit including at least one parcel goods receiver which allows controlled discharge of a parcel. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127141 | CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR PLASTIC MATERIAL CONTAINERS - A conveying system for plastic material container preforms ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127142 | CONVEYOR BELT SYSTEM WITH LANE DIVIDER - A system for dividing a flow of objects into two or more lanes of object flow, the system comprising a first conveyor configured to transport a plurality of objects, the conveyor having a transportation plane and plurality of substantially planar regions elevated above and substantially parallel to the transportation plane, the plurality of substantially planar regions each being configured to hold at least one of the plurality of objects being transported; a second conveyor substantially adjacent to the first conveyor; and a guide mounted above the transportation plane and the planar regions of the first conveyor, the guide configured to divert an object positioned on one of the substantially planar regions elevated above the transportation plane onto the second conveyor. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127143 | CONTAINER TRANSFER DEVICE INCLUDING AN ADJUSTABLE PERIPHERAL GUIDE - Adjustable device for transferring containers along an arc-of-a-circle path ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127144 | Chain transporter system - A chain transporter system has a plurality of adapter elements mounted on spaced apart chain links with a separate mounting part received in each adapter element. Each adapter element includes a groove-type recess having a pair of opposed walls, each of which has an undercut. Each mounting part is received in the recess of an adapter element with extensions matingly received in the undercuts of the adapter element. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127145 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF BELTS OF BELT CONVEYORS - This invention relates to a adjustment device intended for the adjustment of belts of belt conveyors and of the type that comprises a roller that is rotatable around a first axis (CR) and mounted in a cradle, which in turn is turnably mounted in a supporting stand, and, by means of a force generator, tiltable in relation to the stand around a second axis (CT) extending perpendicularly to the first one. According to the invention, the adjustment device comprises a transmission actuator in the form of a carriage having two guide elements, which slope in different directions. When the force generator generates a force having a first principal force component, the transmission actuator transforms the same into a force having a second principal force component, the direction of which is different from the first force component, which guarantees tilting of the cradle and thereby also the roller in relation to the stand. The transmission actuator is built-in into a space between the roller and a base part of the stand. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127146 | LINK CHAIN FOR CHAIN CONVEYORS AND HORIZONTAL CHAIN LINKS THEREFOR - A link chain or a chain link for scraper chain conveyors with vertical and horizontal chain links which are interlinked in an articulated manner for scraper chain conveyors for use in mining. In particular to horizontal chain links with front sections with a straight face zone and with longitudinal limbs, which connect the front sections around an oval inner opening and which are provided on their outer surfaces with a recess, wherein the rear sides of front sections delimiting the inner opening form a contact zone for circular arcs of vertical chain links. In order to improve the service life of the link chain, the rear sides, which face oval inner opening, of front sections are provided with a surface which has a hollow, which forms a central region of the contact zone, between a fillet cambered in a crowned manner. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127147 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF A SAFETY DEVICE ON A MACHINE - The invention relates to a device ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127148 | TURNING DIRECTION INDICATOR DEVICE - A turning direction indicator device includes an actuator that rotates by an operation of an operating lever so as to be positioned at neutral and operational positions, a cover that has a lower surface having a guide groove therein extending in a rearward direction toward the cancel cam, a cam body that has an upper surface sliding with respect to the lower surface of the cover, an urging spring that urges the cam body in the rearward direction, a release element that rotates together with the actuator, and a grease provided between the upper surface of the cam body and the lower surface of the cover. The cam body includes ridges projecting from the upper surface of the cam body. The turning direction indicator device suppresses a hitting noise produced by the cam body and the release element with such a simple structure, and operates reliably. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127149 | Push-button switch with display screen - A push-button switch with display screen includes a seat having an open-topped recess, a top cover located in the recess, a display screen, such as an LCD, an OLED or a TFT-LCD, located in below the top cover, an actuating member located in the recess below the display screen and connected to a microswitch located below the seat, a frame-like light-guiding member located in the recess around a periphery of the top cover, and a circuit board with light-emitting diodes located in the recess below the light-guiding member. The display screen is connected to an external circuit for displaying different dynamic or non-dynamic indicating images. When the light-emitting diodes are turned on to emit light onto the light-guiding member, a bright rim is generated along the periphery of the top cover to highlight the indicating images on the display screen and give the push-button switch a beautiful eye-catching appearance. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127150 | Jog key of portable terminal and operation method thereof - A jog key of a portable terminal and an operation method thereof. The portable terminal includes a jog key for inputting a direction signal, a push signal, or a pull signal. A storage unit stores a key map for mapping a specific function to an operation signal of the jog key. And a control unit senses an input of the operation signal of the jog key and executes a function mapped to the input operation signal of the jog key. This may provide various functions using a jog key to improve convenience of a user. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127151 | MULTIFUNCTION WALL SWITCH - A multifunction switch has a switch body; a main switch toggle rotationally mounted to the switch body for controlling completion of an electric circuit. The main switch toggle has an on position and an off position. A toggle switch button is mounted to the main switch toggle. The toggle switch button is generally planar. A secondary switch button is mounted to the toggle switch button. A secondary switch is mounted to the switch body. The secondary switch is mounted adjacent to the main switch toggle. A generally planar faceplate has a switch button opening. The switch button opening is sized to receive the toggle switch button. An offset gap is formed when the toggle switch button is moved to the main switch off position. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127152 | BLIND POINT KEYSWITCH AND INPUT APPARATUS - The invention provides an input apparatus including a bottom plate and a plurality of keyswitches disposed on the bottom plate. Each keyswitch includes a blind point keyswitch. The blind point keyswitch includes a keycap and a blind point. The keycap has a smooth surface. The blind point is made of a specific material by a specific process, and the blind point is formed on the surface of the keycap for being a protrusion. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127153 | ILLUMINATABLE SWITCH - An arrangement of an illuminatable electrical switch and one or more light emitting elements on a circuit board, the illuminatable electrical switch comprising: a switching device, an actuator with a waveguide which is adapted to allow visible light to be transmitted therethrough. The one or more light emitting elements are arranged with respect to the waveguide such light emitted by the light emitting elements, is transmitted through the waveguide whereby the light is visible from an outer surface of the actuator. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127154 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR CUTTING-OFF HIGH VOLTAGE FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The present invention provides a safety device for cutting off high voltage for a hybrid electric vehicle, which cuts off the connection between an interlock pin and a battery management system to cut off the current flow after electric power is supplied from a high voltage battery, thus preventing the occurrence of arc when an external connected is disconnected. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127155 | PROCESS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE AQUEOUS STREAM COMING FROM THE FISCHER-TROPSCH REACTION - The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of the aqueous stream coming from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction, comprising: —feeding the aqueous stream ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127156 | CHAMBER FOR PROCESSING HARD DISK DRIVE SUBSTRATES - An apparatus for forming a magnetic pattern in a magnetic storage substrate. A chamber comprises a chamber wall that defines an internal volume, a substrate support in the internal volume of the chamber, a gas distributor disposed in a wall region of the chamber facing the substrate support, a compact energy source for ionizing a portion of the process gas provided to the chamber, and a throttle valve having a z-actuated gate member with a sealing surface for covering an outlet portal of the chamber. Ions are accelerated toward the substrate support by an electrical bias, amplifying the ion density of the process gas. A substrate disposed on the substrate support is bombarded by the ions to alter a magnetic property of the substrate surface. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127157 | LOW IMPEDANCE PLASMA - A magnetron sputtering apparatus ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127158 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE - In a copper damascene wiring process, a tantalum-based laminated film, which is used as a barrier metal film, is continuously formed in a sputtering deposition chamber. When the continuous deposition process is discontinuously applied to a number of wafers, a tantalum film and a tantalum nitride film which are relatively thin are alternately deposited over an inner surface of a shield in a sputter deposition chamber, which results in a thickness of the deposited film being on the order of several thousand nanometers. The deposited film peels off due to internal stress therein to generate foreign material or particles. To counteract this, a tantalum film, which is much thicker than the tantalum film formed over the wafer at one time, is formed over the substantially inner wall of the chamber at predetermined intervals when repeatedly depositing the tantalum nitride film and the tantalum film in the sputtering deposition chamber. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127159 | SUBSTRATE HOLDER AND PLATING APPARATUS - The present invention is to provide a substrate holder which can effect a more complete sealing with a sealing member and makes it possible to take a substrate out of the substrate holder easily and securely, and also a plating apparatus provided with the substrate holder. The substrate holder includes: a fixed holding member and a movable holding member for holding a substrate therebetween; a sealing member mounted to the fixed holding member or the movable holding member; and a suction pad for attracting a back surface of the substrate held between the fixed holding member and the movable holding member. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127160 | Hydrogen-oxygen generating apparatus - A hydrogen-oxygen generating apparatus includes a plurality of frames each including a main hole and at least one first engaging hole formed along an outer side of the main hole, at least one insulation gasket, disposed between the plurality of frames for maintaining a space between the plurality of frames and for providing a water tight seal and including at least one second engaging hole corresponding to the at least one first engaging hole and at least one electrode plate in electrical contact with at least one of the plurality of frames. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127161 | NOVEL PROTON EXCHANGE COMPOSITE MEMBRANE WITH LOW RESISTANCE AND PREPARATION THEREOF - The present invention provides a proton exchange composite membrane with low resistance and preparation thereof. The present invention also provides a novel coupling agent. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127162 | Process for the Manufacture of a High Density ITO Sputtering Target - A process for manufacturing indium tin oxide (ITO) sputtering targets as described. The process includes the precipitation of indium and tin hydroxides, sintering in the absence of chloride ions, using the resultant oxide powders to prepare an aqueous slip with dispersing agent, binder, special high density promoting agents and compacting the slip in a specially surface coated porous mold using the method of slip casting followed by sintering the resultant compacted target body to yield high density ITO target. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127163 | LOW POWER AMPEROMETRIC PROBE - An amperometric probe suitable for monitoring chlorine levels in water is described. The probe has low power consumption and maintenance requirements rendering it particularly suitable for long periods of operation in remote locations with portable power supplies. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127164 | NON-INVASIVE ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUE FOR MIXING AND SEGREGATION OF FLUID SUSPENSIONS IN MICROFLUIDIC APPLICATIONS - The present invention includes an apparatus and corresponding method for fluid flow control in microfluidic applications. A microchamber, filled with a fluid, is in fluid contact with a flexible plate. A transducer is acoustically coupled to the flexible plate. A function generator outputs a signal to excite the transducer, which in turn induces drumhead vibration of the flexible plate, creating a flow pattern within the fluid filled microchamber. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127165 | SIEVING MEDIA FROM PLANAR ARRAYS OF NANOSCALE GROOVES, METHOD OF MAKING AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for separating molecules on the basis of size and or structure, and to a method of making the apparatus. Generally, the separation method includes passing a fluid comprising particles having different effective molecular diameters through a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed in surfaces of substrates. The method also includes obtaining a plurality of fractions of the passed fluid such that each of the fractions includes a major portion containing particles having similar size and shape and substantially free of particles having larger size and shape. The apparatus includes first and second substrates each of which has a surface containing a plurality of open, nanoscale channels disposed therein. The surfaces are bonded together such that each of the channels of the first substrate is in fluid communication with at least two of the channels of the second substrate and is misaligned relative to the channels of the second substrate. Interferometric lithography and anodic bonding or flip-chip bonding techniques can be used to make the apparatus. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127166 | SYSTEM FOR PH-NEUTRAL STABLE ELECTROPHORESIS GEL - A gel and buffer system for gel electrophoresis wherein separation occurs at neutral pH. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127167 | PREPARATION OF NANO-TUBULAR TITANIA SUBSTRATES HAVING GOLD AND CARBON PARTICLES DEPOSITED THEREON AND THEIR USE IN PHOTO-ELECTROLYSIS OF WATER - The invention relates to a method of making a nanotubular titania substrate having a titanium dioxide surface comprised of a plurality of vertically oriented titanium dioxide nanotubes containing oxygen vacancies. The method generally comprises the steps of anodizing a titanium metal substrate in an acidified fluoride electrolyte under conditions sufficient to form a titanium oxide surface comprised of self-ordered titanium oxide nanotubes, dispersing gold nanoparticles onto the titanium oxide surface, annealing the titanium oxide surface with the gold nanoparticles thereon in a non-oxidizing atmosphere, and depositing carbon onto the annealed titanium oxide surface. The invention also relates to a hybrid gold/carbon electrode formed by the method. The invention further relates to a photo-electrolysis method for generating H | 2011-06-02 |
20110127168 | HARD GOLD-BASED PLATING SOLUTION - To provide a hard gold-based plating solution which enables selective partial plating treatment and is suitable for electronic components such as a connector. A hard gold-based plating solution of the present invention comprises: a soluble gold salt or a gold complex; a conductive salt; and a chelating agent, wherein the hard gold-based plating solution further comprises an aromatic compound having one or more nitro groups, for example, an aromatic compound selected from the group consisting of nitrobenzoic acid, dinitrobenzoic acid and nitrobenzene sulfonic acid. The hard gold-based plating solution further comprises at least one metal salt of a cobalt salt, a nickel salt and a silver salt, or polyethyleneimine as an organic additive. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127169 | ELECTRODE FOR FIXED OXIDE REACTOR AND FIXED OXIDE REACTOR - A solid oxide reactor provided with an electrode structure comprising a first electrode, a second electrode ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127170 | Cobalt Oxyfluoride Catalysts For Electrolytic Dissociation Of Water - Disclosed are electrolysis catalysts formed from cobalt, oxygen and fluorine. They can be formed as a coating on an anode by conducting an electrolysis reaction using an electrolyte containing cobalt and fluoride. The catalysts will facilitate the conversion of water to hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, even at pH neutral/room temperature reaction conditions. The resulting hydrogen gas is a means of storing renewable energy for use in hydrogen powered vehicles or the like. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127171 | METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE, AND A COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT TO BE EXECUTED BY THE APPARATUS - A method for determining nucleotide sequence encompasses: injecting a solution containing a sample DNA into a chip cartridge provided with a detecting electrode, to which a probe DNA is immobilized; introducing an intercalator solution in the chip cartridge; obtaining a current-voltage characteristic curve by measuring a current in the solution due to an electrochemical reaction of the intercalator through the detecting electrode; obtaining a baseline by linearly approximating the current-voltage characteristic curve; obtaining a net current value by subtracting, from a peak current value of the current-voltage characteristic curve, a baseline current value obtained from the baseline at a peak voltage value defining the peak current value; and identifying a nucleotide sequence in the sample DNA, using the net current value. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127172 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CARBOHYDRATE DETECTION - Carbohydrate detectors employing abiotic fuel cell designs are disclosed. The detectors produce current output using reactions between chemical dyes in alkaline solutions and carbohydrates, such as glucose. A linear relationship between current output of the detector and glucose concentration has been observed. This relationship may be used with measurements of current output when the glucose concentration is unknown to determine the unknown glucose concentration. In certain embodiments, the abiotic detectors may further employ electrodes, such as high surface area carbon materials and commercial air breathing electrodes, without the use of catalysts (i.e., precious metals or biocatalytic species) for glucose detection Organic dyes, such as methyl viologen (MV), methylene blue, methylene green, Meldola's blue, indigo carmine, safranin O, and the like, may serve as the electron mediators. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127173 | EXOTIC AIR FOR COMMEMORATING EVENT - Air is trapped in a container at an origin location associated with an event, and the container is sealed to hermetically confine the trapped air therein. The container is provided with a commemorative object or indicia identifying the event associated with the air that was trapped, typically by fixing the object on the container or on a support carrying the container. The container with the commemorative object are then moved to a destination location distant from the location at which the event took place, and the container holding the air and provided with the commemorative object is displayed there. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127174 | STORAGE TANK FOR GASEOUS FUELS, AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a storage tank for storing a sorbent material. Said storage tank comprises a pressure vessel, a connecting element to an external supply system, at least on sorbent material which contains a sorbent and an adsorbate that adsorbs thereto, especially a gaseous fuel, preferably hydrogen, and which is stored in the storage tank at least during proper use of the storage tank, and a conduit for feeding and/or discharging sorbent material into/from the storage tank. At least one second duct is provided for supplying and/or evacuating a gas (gas duct). The sorbent is formed on the basis of heavy-duty adsorbents based on activated carbon in the form of discrete, activated carbon grains, preferably spherical ones. At least 70 percent of the entire pore volume of the heavy-duty adsorbents are formed by microspores having a diameter of ≦20. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127175 | TEST STRIP CONTAINER WITH EXPANDABLE INSERT AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND UTILIZATION THEREOF - A test strip container with an expandable insert, and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof are disclosed. The container includes a housing defining a cavity, a lid, and a compressible insert removably mounted in the cavity. The compressible insert is expandable to retain a plurality of test strips in the cavity and to protect the test strips from environmental degradation. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127176 | DESICCATING CONTAINER - A desiccating container is provided in the present invention. The desiccating container including an outer can; and an inner can configured in the outer can and having a wall with a containing space and a desiccant is contained in the containing space. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127177 | CONTAINER FOR RECEIVING LAB SAMPLES, AND USE OF A DEVICE FOR TAKING SAMPLES - Container for receiving lab samples, whereby the samples are held in the container at a distance from the internal wall and in a defined height range, and whereby a drying device is provided inside the container at least in said height range and surrounds the sample on the side, at least partially, and includes a drying agent, and is constructed such that gas exchange between sample and drying agent is feasible. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127178 | BULK MATERIAL STORAGE APPARATUS - Bulk material storage apparatus including adjustable leg members and lift apparatuses and methods of using such apparatus. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127179 | DENTAL APPLIANCE CLEANSER - This disclosure relates to a dental appliance cleanser which is a non-effervescent formulation containing a water insoluble polymeric disintegrant. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127180 | LOTTERY SCRATCH TICKET HOLDING DEVICE - A lottery scratch ticket holding device ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127181 | SEMI-LIQUID CANDLE - A composition and method is disclosed for a wickless semi-liquid candle. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127182 | Golf Bags Having an External Putter Holder and/or an Externally Accessible Golf Ball Storage System - Golf bags may include certain structures and features that allow easy and ready access to various pieces of golf equipment. Such golf bags may include: (a) a base; (b) one or more wall members extending from the base (defining a chamber for plural clubs); (c) a housing member located outside the chamber and defining a first aperture that provides access to a space outside the chamber for receiving a putter shaft; and (d) a ball storage compartment located outside the chamber and outside the housing member. The ball storage compartment, the housing member, and the first aperture may be arranged so that at least a portion of the space for receiving the putter shaft lies between the chamber and the ball storage compartment. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127183 | SECURE GOLF HOLDER CLUB SYSTEM - In an exemplary embodiment, a multi-club holder device includes an adaptor configured to be selectively placed in and removed from an internal seat of a golf club holder device. The multi-club holder device is configured to carry a plurality of selected golf clubs from a full set of clubs. The system includes a golf club holder device and the multi-club holder device. The golf club holder device is configured to selectively hold and cradle a handle of a single putter in an internal seat such that the handle of the putter is in an upright orientation and selectively or alternately the adaptor. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127184 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH HINGE MECHANISM - An electronic apparatus includes a first case and a second case. The electronic apparatus includes a hinge support that is located in the vicinity of the first case and the second case, a first hinge portion that openably and closably couples the first case and the hinge support, and a second hinge portion that rotatably couples the second case and the hinge support. The position where the first hinge portion is joined to the hinge support is separated from the position where the second hinge portion is joined to the hinge support. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127185 | Sub-miniature surgical staple cartridge - A sub-miniature surgical staple cartridge includes an elongated housing having longitudinally extending strips forming walls with a wall thickness preferably less than 0.015 inch. The walls define a plurality of longitudinally spaced pockets which receive a corresponding plurality of U-shaped surgical staples above generally flat corresponding drivers. The thin walls are formed of sheet metal or extruded plastics material or heat-formed sheet plastics material with the outer side walls having opposite end walls welded together or integrally connected. The outer side walls may be sheet metal enclosing sheet metal or plastic extruded internal walls, or the entire cartridge may be extruded of a plastics material or formed of sheet plastics material and have a plastic bottom wall. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127186 | Package for Elongate Medical Devices - A package for elongate medical devices such as guide wires or catheters. The package includes an elongate tube wound into a spiral coil configuration and a first clip overmolded onto the tube such that the first clip surrounds the tube at adjacent sections of the tube to maintain the coil configuration. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127187 | PROTECTIVE WRAPPING PAPER FOR ROLLS - A wrapping paper for a roll having two opposed roll ends, the wrapping paper includes: a paper layer; and at least one exposed strip having adhesive properties. The at least one exposed strip is proximate to a side edge of the paper layer and covers at least a portion of one of the roll ends when wrapped around the roll. A method for wrapping a roll having a pair of spaced roll ends and an outer roll surface extending between the roll ends. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127188 | Method of Using Coextruded Film for Sterile Barrier System to Deliver Seal and Peel Characteristics - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a multilayer coextruded film that can be used in combination with uncoated medical grade paper or uncoated Tyvek® to produce a sterile barrier system that delivers desired seal and peel characteristics with no paper tear. The combination can be particularly suitable for medical device packaging where the package is subjected to gas sterilization, such as with ethylene oxide. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127189 | BENDABLE MULTI-SECTIONAL CUSHIONING COVER BAG - A bendable multi-sectional cushioning packing cover bag used for packing an article includes a packing box, a first air cylinder sheet, a second air cylinder sheet and a light reflection sheet, where one end of the second air cylinder sheet is connected to the first air cylinder sheet to allow the second air cylinder sheet to communicate with the first air cylinder sheet, and a plurality of first cushioning sections of the first air cylinder sheet correspond to a plurality of second cushioning sections of the second air cylinder sheet. Three sides of each second cushioning section are adhered to three sides of the first cushioning section corresponding thereto by means of hot sealing to form a storage space to accept the article, and at least one second cushioning section is lodged in a window of the packing box to allow the first air cylinder sheet and the second air cylinder sheet to be placed in the packing box, and the light reflection sheet may be used for reflecting light onto the article. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127190 | Food Tray - In one aspect, the present invention provides a foldable food tray that includes first and second panels, each having upper and lower surfaces and inner, outer, and side edges. Each panel can also include one or more hinge members and one or more locking members. The hinge member(s) can be operatively coupled to one another to permit the first and second panels to move between a closed position and an open position. The locking member(s) can be configured to releasably lock the first and second panels in the open position, thereby preventing the first and second panels from inadvertently moving from the open position. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127191 | METHOD OF PREVENTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FROM DAMAGE DURING TRANSPORTATION AND TRAYMADE BASED ON THE METHOD - A method includes the steps of preparing a tray having at least one chamber with an opening facing upward; placing at least one electronic component in the chamber; filling the chamber with a liquid that does not react with the at least one electronic component; and sealing the chamber. In light of this, when the electronic component having any kind of shape is placed in the chamber, the space for movement of the electronic component is limited, so that the electronic component is not subject to damage incurred by collision during transportation. In light of this, the chances of damaging the electronic component during transportation can be effectively decreased. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127192 | HYDROCRACKING CATALYST, A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND THE USE OF THE SAME - The present invention relates to a hydrocracking catalyst comprising an acidic silica-alumina, an optional alumina, an effective quantity of at least one VIII Group metal component(s), an effective quantity of at least one VIB Group metal component(s) and an organic additive, wherein the organic additive is one or more selected from the group consisting of an oxygen-containing or nitrogen-containing organic compound, and the molar ratio of the organic additive to the VIII Group metal component(s) is 0.01-10. The present invention relates further to a process for producing the hydrocracking catalyst and use of the catalyst in a process for hydrocracking hydrocarbon oils. The hydrocracking catalyst provided according to the present invention shows a higher activity for aromatic hydrosaturating and ring-opening reaction, as compared with the prior art hydrocracking catalyst. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127193 | Catalyst for Catalytic Cracking Fluidized Bed - The present invention relates to a catalyst for catalytic cracking fluidized-bed, and the technical problems to be primarily solved by the present invention are high reaction temperature, low cryogenic activity of catalysts and worse selectivity during the preparation of ethylene-propylene by catalytically cracking naphtha. The present invention uses the composition having the chemical formula (on the basis of the atom ratio): A | 2011-06-02 |
20110127194 | Hydrocarbon Treatment Process - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127195 | DEMULSIFYING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING EMULSIONS USING THE SAME - The present invention provides for a demulsifying composition comprising the reaction product of an oxirane or oxetane compound (I) comprising at least two oxirane or oxetane groups; a compound (II) comprising silicon and one or more amino groups; and optionally a polyamine (III); and a secondary amine (IV). | 2011-06-02 |
20110127196 | Viscous Hydrocarbon Treatment Method by In-situ Asphaltene Inerting - The invention concerns a method for treating viscous hydrocarbon containing asphaltenes, which consists in performing the following steps: precipitating at least part of the asphaltenes by adding into the hydrocarbon an appropriate solvent; adding into the hydrocarbon polymerization products adapted to encapsulate the precipitated asphaltenes to inert same. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127197 | CLOSED LOOP SOLVENT EXTRACTION PROCESS FOR OIL SANDS - The present invention is directed to a method comprising contacting an oil sand with a suitable solvent to generate a solvated oil sand slurry; separating solvent-diluted bitumen from the solvated oil sand slurry to generate (a) a solvent-diluted bitumen and (b) a slurry with increased solids concentration; and filtering the slurry with increased solids concentration. The method of the present invention may be used to produce a low ash bitumen product and dry tailings from oil sands. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127198 | OIL SAND SLURRY SOLIDS REDUCTION TO ENHANCE EXTRACTION PERFORMANCE FOR PROBLEM ORES - A process for extracting bitumen from problem oil sand ores having low bitumen content and/or high fines content is provided, comprising: mixing the problem oil sand ore with heated water to produce an oil sand slurry; conditioning the oil sand slurry for a period of time sufficient to substantially disperse oil sand lumps and promote the release and coalescence of bitumen flecks from the sand grains; removing a sufficient amount of solids from the conditioned oil sand slurry in a de-sander circuit; and subjecting the solids-reduced oil sand slurry to gravity separation in a bitumen separation vessel to allow the bitumen to float to the top of the vessel to form clean bitumen froth. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127199 | METHOD FOR MANAGING DRIP INFUSION STANDS - A method for managing drip infusion stands aims to set different colors for drip infusion stands according to requirements of varying departments in a hospital. The drip infusion stand is made of aluminum alloy and includes a telescopic upright post with the surface treated by an anodizing process to form a selected color to match the department. Thus the mixed drip infusion stands can be easily distinguished and sorted out by management staffs according to the colors to return to the departments they belong. Time for returning the drip infusion stands to the varying departments is shortened and management of the drip infusion stands is more efficient. The problem of shortage of drip infusion stands in certain departments or floors in the hospital also can be averted. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127200 | GARMENT SORTING SYSTEM FOR CLEANERS - A garment sorting system for cleaners dynamically adjusts the width of the window on a sorting conveyor assigned to each customer order based on the number of garments in the order. A computer logs in each customer order, prints identification tags for each garment, and stores data concerning the number of garments. A sorting conveyor controlled by the computer has a connected series of window segments for hanging garments, and a sorting station with an identification tag reader and an adjustable shutter mechanism. After cleaned, an operator scans the identification tag for each garment. The computer retrieves the associated customer order information, rotates the sorting conveyor so that the set of window segments associated with the order for that garment is aligned with the sorting station, and adjusts the aperture of the shutter mechanism to expose the window segments that have been allocated for that order. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127201 | MODIFIED HIMS PROCESS - The present invention relates to a process for separating at least one first material from a mixture comprising this at least one first material and at least one second material using magnetic particles with which the at least one first material agglomerates. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127202 | MEDIA QUALITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A digital versatile disc (DVD) rental kiosk comprises a mechanism whereby the quality of DVDs is assessed on their return to the kiosk following rental. Any DVD that shows signs of damage, or otherwise considered have a poor playback quality, is placed in a quarantine area and is thereby prevented from being issued to a future customer. A method of assessing the quality of returned DVDs is also disclosed. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127203 | Disposable Tangential Flow Filtration Liner With Sensor Mount - Tangential flow filtration device is provided wherein liners are provided between the filtration element and the top and bottom holders or manifolds. The liners incorporate the flow channels and inlet and outlet ports, as well as a sensor mount. The liners are made of an inexpensive material and therefore are disposable after a single use, making it more cost effective to dispose of them than to clean the conventional manifolds. The sensor mount accommodates a removable sensor, and isolates it from the fluid path. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127204 | Stormwater Gully - A stormwater gully comprises a chamber in which an outlet assembly is installed. The outlet assembly comprises filter units connected to an outlet housing. In use, stormwater can flow from the chamber in an upwards direction through filter units into the outlet housing. The outlet housing has an outlet, which extends from the gully. At high rates of flow, the water level in the chamber will rise until water can flow into the outlet housing through bypass inlets. The bypass inlets are connected to the interior of the housing by siphons defined by arched regions of a top cover. The siphons allow rapid discharge of water until the water level returns below the level of the bypass inlets. A slow drain down feature is provided which enables the chamber and outlet assembly to be drained below the level of the primary inlet. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127205 | SEDIMENTATION BASIN FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS - The invention relates to a sedimentation basin for sewage treatment plants, the sedimentation basin separating materials such as sand, rocks or broken glass, from waste water, which materials settle by gravitational action. The waste water is introduced in the inlet region of the sewage treatment plant. The sedimentation basin is provided with flow guide walls having a wave or meander shape, a plurality thereof being disposed vertically adjacent to each other and parallel to the main flow direction of the sedimentation basin. The slowing of the flow caused by this arrangement results in improved sedimentation that occurs in an efficient and compact basin requiring less space. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127206 | Filtration system having fluid couplings - The invention relates to a filtration system that includes one or more flat filter, capillary tube filter, or wound filter modules having a single or double permeate drain on the edge side and fluid couplings for connecting the filter modules to a fluid distributor or additional filter modules. The fluid couplings include at least one passage each for permeate fluid, raw fluid, and concentrate fluid. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127207 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT - An arrangement for use in a liquid treatment unit, which includes a generally tubular housing having a liquid inlet in one end and a liquid outlet in the opposite end, a generally tubular filter element arranged generally concentric inside the housing, through which liquid is fed from outside the filter to inside the filter, an elongated UV-generating element arranged inside the filter element, whose longitudinal direction generally corresponds to that of the filter element, material displaying catalytic properties and radiated by UV-light arranged on at least the inner surfaces of the filter element. The elongated UV-generating element extends a further distance than the generally tubular filter element, which extension is positioned adjacent the outlet, wherein the further distance ensures the flow of liquid, that has passed through the filter element, to flow a certain minimum distance along the elongated UV-generating element, thereby exposing the flow of liquid to UV-light. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127208 | METHODS, COMPOSITIONS AND DEVICES UTILIZING STRUCTURALLY STABLE CYANURIC ACID HYDROLASE - The present invention relates to stable cyanuric acid hydrolase enzymes, compositions, and devices for use in the treatment of a liquid, such as water. The present invention also relates to methods of using these enzymes, compositions and devices for the treatment of a liquid, such as water. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127209 | Frame System for Membrane Filtration Modules - A module arrangement ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127210 | FILTER UNIT AND FILTER CARTRIDGE - A filter unit of type in which liquid to be filtered is made to flow from a center channel through a bottom channel to a side channel. The filter unit has enhanced air removing performance, and the residual amount of the liquid is reduced by reducing the so-called hold-up volume. A filter unit constructed such that liquid to be filtered, introduced into a housing ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127211 | DIESEL FUEL FILTER - A diesel fuel filter assembly may include a first filter paper combining moisture particles of water contained in diesel fuel to increase the size of the water and a second filter paper that filters off lumps of moisture particles of the water enlarged by the first filter paper. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127212 | CRYSTALLINE POLYMER MICROPOROUS MEMBRANE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND FILTRATION FILTER - A crystalline polymer microporous membrane containing a crystalline polymer microporous film containing a crystalline polymer, and having an asymmetric pore structure; polyamine covering at least part of an exposed surface of the crystalline polymer microporous film; and a crosslinking agent, wherein the polyamine is crosslinked with assistance of the crosslinking agent. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127213 | Process for producing a filter, in particular for a rotary separator - A filter, in particular for a rotary separator, is produced using an energy beam melting process, for example an electron beam, starting from powder made from the same material as a porous filtering portion to be formed, for example from a titanium alloy; on the basis of a three-dimensional model comprising a cell structure defining the porous filtering portion, subsequent layers of powder are applied and locally melted, so as to form successive sections of the porous filtering portion; at the end of the forming process, the residual powder is evacuated from the pores. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127214 | ENERGY OPTIMIZATION IN AN ANAEROBIC, FACULTATIVE, ANOXIC AEROBIC PLANT, USING FINE BUBBLES, WITHOUT SLUDGE PRODUCTION - System for treating waste water with intermittent aeration and low energy consumption, which comprises: a pump sump or a sump controlled by a PLC in order to achieve control of pumping, level and flow of liquid; the liquid is pumped to the aerobic treatment device or to the UASB device, which aerobic treatment comprises an air diffusion unit or fine-bubble diffusers ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127215 | Method and apparatus for the bio-remediation of aqueous waste compositions - Numerous different types of waste compositions generally in an aqueous environment are bio-remediated under aerobic conditions utilizing highly diverse and multiple microorganisms within a reactor. The process is carried out with the microorganisms attached or bound by a variety of different surface characteristics to packing substrates, located within the reactor, having high surface areas and high porosity in the form of small micropores. Multiple different types of substrates are utilized that include minerals, carbon compounds, polymers and plastics, ceramics, metals, and the like and shapes thereof are utilized that efficiently dissolve air into the water. The reactors desirably have multiple bio-remediation stages therein. The reactor also contains at least one perforated chimney through which air can flow and optimize dissolving oxygen into the aqueous environment of the various bio-remediation stages. The reactors house maximum biodiversity to bio-remediate waste compositions in various wastewaters encountered from industrial, commercial, municipal and residential sources. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127216 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF WATER IN SWIMMING POOLS - The invention relates to a method for biological treatment of water in swimming pools. The method requires neither chlorine nor other toxic chemicals in the pool water, since near-surface pool water is mechanically purified in a first water circuit and suspended matter situated in the pool water is first retained in a biological filter ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127217 | OIL SANDS PROCESS WATER TREATMENT FOR REUSE - A process for treating oil sands process water is provided, comprising removing free oil and grease from the oil sands process water to produce de-oiled process water; reducing the total suspended solids by subjecting the de-oiled process water to filtration using a membrane system to produce filtered process water; and removing dissolved ions such as chloride ions and sulfate ions present in the filtered process water by reverse osmosis to produce a treated water stream and a concentrated salt stream. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127218 | Regenerator Configurations and Methods with Reduced Steam Demand - Steam for use as stripping medium in a regenerator is recovered from a portion of the regenerator bottom product using a pervaporation unit. In most preferred aspects, the portion is selected such as to maintain neutral water balance in the stripper for a desired regeneration level. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127219 | POROUS MEMBRANES MADE UP OF ORGANOPOLYSILOXANE COPOLYMERS - The object of the invention is porous membranes (M) comprising organopolysiloxane/polyurea/polyurethane/polyamide/polyoxalyl diamine copolymers of the general formula (1), where R, X, Y, D, E, F, B, B′, m, n, a, b, c and d have the meanings indicated in claim | 2011-06-02 |
20110127220 | Method for Treating Water by Advanced Oxidation and Ballasted Flocculation, and Corresponding Treatment Plant - The invention relates to a method for treating water charged with colloidal impurities, either dissolved or suspended, in a treatment plant, wherein said method comprises: the step of contacting said water, in an advanced oxidation area, with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of at least one transition-metal salt; a flocculation step that comprises contacting said water, in a flocculation area, with at least one flocculation additive and with at least one ballast comprising at least one non-soluble granular material denser than water and used as a biomass carrier; the step of feeding the water and floc mixture thus obtained into a settling area; the step of separating the treated water at the upper portion of said settling area from a mixture of sludge and ballast resulting from the settling of said flocs; the step of extracting the sludge and ballast mixture at the lower portion of said settling area; and the step of recycling at least a portion of the sludge into said advanced oxidation area. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127221 | Method To Remove Toxic Heavy Metals - A method to remove toxic heavy metals soluble in wastewaters of household or industrial origin that comprises the phases of: | 2011-06-02 |
20110127222 | TRAPPING MAGNETIC CELL SORTING SYSTEM - A system for sorting and trapping magnetic target species includes a microfluidic trapping chamber designed to receive and then temporarily hold magnetic particles in place within the module. An external magnetic source moves relatives to the fluid chamber as the magnetic particles flow the device in the fluidic medium. The magnetic particles flowing into the module are trapped there while the other sample components (non-magnetic) continuously flow through and out of the station, thereby separating and concentrating the species captured on the magnetic particles. The magnetic particles and/or their payloads may be released and separately collected at an outlet after the sample passes through the trapping module. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127223 | PROCESS FOR TREATING POND WATER - A process for the treatment of phosphoric acid plant pond water where an increased recovery of phosphorus values from the input pond water is achieved through the dilution of the initial pond water with clarified water from the product generation stage and/or the final stage clarified water. The recycle of the product generation stage and/or final stage waters to dilute the feed pond water mitigates or eliminates the problems of silica gel formation and precipitation that occur when undiluted pond waters are processed. In addition, the dilution reduces phosphate losses in the first liming or neutralization stage rejected solids thereby increasing the yield of Di-Calcium Phosphate or ammonium magnesium phosphate or potassium magnesium phosphates. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127224 | FILTER MEDIA FOR USE IN POOL FILTERS - A sand filter for use with swimming pools includes a tank that has a hollow interior space and a top diffuser for allowing spent pool water to enter the tank and for distributing the pool water inside the tank. The sand filter also includes filter media formed as a bed of material on a bottom of the tank and also includes laterals that are located under the filter media and allow filtered pool water to exit the tank and flow back to the pool. The filter media includes a bed of sand that is disposed on the bottom of the tank and a layer of perlite material that is disposed on a top surface of the bed of sand. The perlite material is a high flow rate, low density perlite material that only contains a trace amount of floaters. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127225 | MERCHANDISE DISPLAY HOOK INCLUDING HELICAL TIME DELAY MECHANISM HAVING BI-DIRECTIONAL GEAR - A merchandise display hook for displaying items of merchandise includes a support rod and a helix disposed about the support rod and extending along at least a lengthwise portion of the support rod. The support rod includes mounting structure for mounting the display hook to a display fixture and has a first end adjacent the mounting structure and a second end opposite the first end adjacent the helix for loading the items of merchandise onto the support rod and for dispensing the items of merchandise from the support rod. The merchandise display hook further includes a time delay mechanism attached to the helix adjacent the second end of the support rod so as to define a space therebetween for loading and dispensing the items of merchandise. The time delay mechanism includes a gear assembly configured for permitting the items of merchandise to be loaded onto the support rod at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the items of merchandise can be dispensed from the support rod. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127226 | INFANT FORMULA MERCHANDISER - A merchandise dispensing apparatus providing theft deterrence includes a product support defining a pathway for supporting a plurality of products in at least one column, and a dispenser mounted to an accessible portion of the product support for selectively presenting an associated lead product in the at least one column for removal from the product support. The dispenser is moveable between a first position blocking access to the product support, and a second position permitting access to the associated lead product in the at least one column while restricting access to any remaining associated products in the at least one column. The dispenser, when moved from the first position to the second position, is configured to move the associated lead product in a direction away from the product support. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127227 | GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC PLATE-SHAPED PART, PARTICULARLY A FLAT SURFACE OR SHELF - A glass or glass-ceramic plate-shaped piece ( | 2011-06-02 |
20110127228 | Rotary Fitting for a Corner Cupboard - A rotary fitting for a corner cupboard comprises a supporting column; fastening members for the supporting column; an article-carrying member rotating about the supporting column; and a rotary bearing between the supporting column and the article-carrying member. The rotary bearing has a first component mounted on the supporting column and having an upper side with at least three circular tracks that extend round the supporting column, and comprise two opposite sloping regions arranged between a lower portion and an upper portion of the track each, the sloping regions which slope in the same direction of all circular tracks being distributed around the supporting column; and a second component mounted on the article-carrying member and having an underside on which one complementary circular track having lower and upper portions and opposite sloping regions is provided per each circular track on the upper side of the first component. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127229 | ACTUATION SYSTEM CONFIGURED FOR MOVING A PAYLOAD - An actuation system includes a bridge crane, a trolley, and an end effector and is configured for moving a payload. A first actuator is operatively connected to the bridge crane. The bridge crane is configured for moving along an X axis in response to the first actuator being actuated. The trolley extends from the bridge crane. A second actuator is operatively connected to the trolley. The trolley is configured for moving along a Y axis in response to the second actuator being actuated. The end effector extends from the trolley and is configured for supporting a payload. A third actuator is operatively connected to the end effector. The end effector is configured for rotating about the Z axis in response to the third actuator being actuated to rotate the end effector. Each actuator is disposed in spaced relationship to the bridge crane, the trolley, and the end effector. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127230 | ASSIST SYSTEM CONFIGURED FOR MOVING A MASS - An assist system is configured for moving a mass vertically, along a Z axis. The assist system includes a vertical actuation system, a cable, a plurality of pulleys, an actuator, and a mass. The pulleys are operatively attached to the support structure and an assist device that is movable attached to the support structure. The cable is routed around each of the pulleys and attached to the support structure. One of the pulleys supports the mass. The mass moves vertically in response to the actuator. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127231 | Bottle closure - Closure means for providing a resealable closure for a bottle containing champagne, sparkling wines, or the like comprises a stopper for insertion into the neck of a bottle to close it; and retainer means secured to the neck of the bottle to be closed. The retainer means is pivotable between an open position in which the it does not engage the stopper and an operative position in which the retainer positively engages with the stopper so as to retain the stopper in the neck of the bottle. The stopper is preferably provided with engagement means such as a groove on at least one surface thereof external to the closed bottle. The retainer means in its operative position positively engages with the engagement means of the stopper so as resist movement of the retainer means relative to the stopper away from the operative position. The stopper, the retainer means or both are resilient so that it is necessary to deform the stopper, the retainer means or both in order to bring the retainer means into the operative position. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127232 | CAP WITH INTEGRATED SPOUT - A cap having an integrated spout includes an overcap with an insert for providing a seal for the spout. In various versions, the spout or insert include ribs or other features to provide a watertight seal between the spout and insert. The spout is preferably formed from a resilient material. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127233 | METHOD OF MAKING BONDABLE PRINTED WIRING MEMBER - A method for making a printed wiring member including wire-bondable contact pads and wear-resistant connector pads, the method includes the steps of a) providing a blank printed wiring member comprising a copper foil laminated to a dielectric substrate; b) masking the blank printed wiring member to protect regions of the copper foil; c) removing copper in unprotected regions of the blank printed wiring member to form a patterned printed wiring member including contact pads and connector pads; d) depositing a nickel coating on the patterned printed wiring member using an electroless nickel deposition process; e) depositing a gold layer on the nickel coating using an electroless gold deposition process; and f) depositing palladium on the gold layer using an electroless palladium deposition process to improve wear resistance of the connector pads while preserving bondability of the contact pads. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127234 | Method of manufacturing magnetic head for perpendicular magnetic recording with shield around main magnetic pole - A manufacturing method for a magnetic head includes the steps of; forming a structure on a lower shield, the structure including a lower gap, a main magnetic pole and first and second side gaps; forming first and second side shields; forming an upper gap; and forming an upper shield. In the step of forming the structure, an initial lower gap layer is formed on the lower shield, the initial lower gap layer including a pre-lower-gap portion, and two to-be-removed portions that are located on opposite sides of the pre-lower-gap portion. Then, a protrusion including the main magnetic pole and the first and second side gaps is formed on the pre-lower-gap portion. With the top surface of the protrusion covered with a mask, the initial lower gap layer is etched in part to thereby form the lower gap. | 2011-06-02 |
20110127235 | SELF-ALIGNED SPATIAL FREQUENCY DOUBLING - In accordance with the invention, there are methods for self-aligned spatial frequency doubling in one dimension and also in two dimension. The method for self-aligned spatial frequency doubling in one dimension can include forming a film stack over a substrate, wherein the film stack comprises a photoresist layer and forming a one-dimensional periodic first pattern having a first pitch p on the photoresist layer using an optical exposure, wherein the first pitch p is at least smaller than twice the bandpass limit for optical exposures. The method can also include forming a second pattern using the first pattern by nonlinear processing steps, wherein the second pattern has a second pitch p | 2011-06-02 |