| 30th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 8 |
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| 20090183990 | CAPILLARY ARRAY UNIT AND CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS APPARATUS - In a capillary electrophoresis apparatus, a capillary array unit has a capillary array including capillaries having a capillary head and a detection unit, a frame for supporting the capillary array, and a load header for holding cathode ends of the capillaries. The frame has separators for separating and holding the capillaries. The capillary head, the detection unit, and the separators are disposed along one linear line. With this arrangement, there is provided the capillary array unit and the capillary electrophoresis apparatus which are arranged such that a job for mounting the capillary array can be executed easily. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183991 | CORROSION DETECTION METHOD AND MONITORING PATTERN USED THEREIN - A corrosion detection method detects galvanic corrosion occurring in a heterogeneous metal layer using a forming step and an observing step. The forming step is the step of forming the heterogeneous metal layer and a monitoring pattern by electrolytic plating a plurality of types of metal layers on a substrate. The observing step is the step of observing a surface of the monitoring pattern from above. The monitoring pattern has an identical structure of the heterogeneous metal layer. The monitoring pattern is in an area different from an area in which the heterogeneous layer is formed on the substrate. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183992 | METHOD OF FORMING A MULTILAYER STRUCTURE - Method of forming a multilayer structure by electroetching or electroplating on a substrate. A seed layer is arranged on the substrate and a master electrode is applied thereto. The master electrode has a pattern layer forming multiple electrochemical cells with the substrate. A voltage is applied for etching the seed layer or applying a plating material to the seed layer. A dielectric material ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183993 | Electroplating Composition for Coating a Substrate Surface with a Metal - The object of the present invention is an electroplating composition intended in particular for coating a copper-diffusion barrier layer in the fabrication of interconnects for integrated circuits. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183994 | PREPARATION OF NANO-TUBULAR TITANIA SUBSTRATE WITH OXYGEN VACANCIES 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, including the steps of anodizing a titanium metal substrate in an acidified fluoride electrolyte and annealing the titanium oxide surface in a non-oxidating atmosphere. The invention further relates to a nanotubular titania substrate having an annealed titanium dioxide surface comprised of self-ordered titanium dioxide nanotubes containing oxygen vacancies. The invention further relates to a photo-electrolysis method for generating H | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183995 | Ceramic material for use at elevated temperature - A ceramic material ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183996 | POROUS METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK BASED ON PYRROLES AND PYRIDINONES - Processes comprising: (i) providing an anode comprising zinc; and (ii) oxidizing the anode in a reaction medium in the presence of at least one organic compound to form a porous metal organic framework comprising the least one organic compound coordinated to at least one zinc ion; wherein the at least one organic compound comprises a ring system selected from the group consisting of compounds corresponding to the following structures | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183997 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTROWINNING COPPER USING AN ATMOSPHERIC LEACH WITH FERROUS/FERRIC ANODE REACTION ELECTROWINNING - The present invention relates, generally, to a method and apparatus for recovering metal values from a metal-bearing materials, and more specifically, a process for recovering copper and other metals through leaching, electrowinning using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction, and the synergistic addition of ferrous iron to the leach step. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183998 | ACTIVATING MATRIX FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION - The galvanic cathodic protection of reinforced concrete structures such as bridges, buildings, parking structures, piers, and wharves, is enhanced by the use of an inert water absorbent solid. The absorbent solid and chemicals are mixed with a cementitious binder to form an activating matrix. This matrix surrounds a sacrificial metal anode such as zinc, or aluminum or their alloys. The metal anode is electrically connected to the ferrous reinforcing member by a metallic conductor. The water absorbent solid may be a clay such as bentonite or a hydrated mineral such as vermiculite. It is preferably in the form of discrete particles dispersed throughout the binder. The inclusion of the absorbent solid in the activating matrix serves to increase the protective current, thereby reducing corrosion of the reinforcing components of the concrete structure. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090183999 | GAS SENSOR ELEMENT AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a gas sensor cell comprising a solid electrolyte layer comprising a first solid electrolyte layer surface, a sensor electrode disposed on the first solid electrolyte layer surface, a reference electrode disposed on the first solid electrolyte layer surface, and an insulating layer comprising a first insulating layer surface and a second insulating layer surface opposite the first insulating layer surface, wherein the first insulating layer surface is disposed on the first solid electrolyte layer surface, and wherein the sensor electrode is in fluid communication with a gas. Also disclosed is a method of adjusting an impedance of the gas sensor cell, comprising adjusting a structural dimension of a sensing end of the gas sensor cell, wherein the sensing end comprises the sensor electrode and the reference electrode. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184000 | Electrochemical Sensor System Using a Substrate With at Least One Aperture and Method of Making the Same - An electrochemical sensor system is adapted to assist in determining an analyte concentration of a fluid. The electrochemical sensor system comprises a substrate, conductive material and a hydrogel or liquid. The substrate having porosity therethrough. The conductive material includes at least one electrode. The at least one electrode is coupled to the substrate. The at least one electrode has a first surface and an opposing second surface. The hydrogel or liquid is adapted to assist in carrying the analyte of the fluid to the first and second surfaces of the at least one electrode. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184001 | Sensor Apparatus for an Electrochemical Measuring Device and Method for Carrying Out Electrochemical Measurements - A sensor apparatus for an electrochemical measuring device. The apparatus has at least one electrode, which can be heated using a heating current in the form of an alternating current, and a first and a second connection for the supply line for the heating current. The electrochemical measuring device is connected to the electrode by a third connection. In this case, the apparatus has the third connection connected to the electrode by a bridge circuit, which is also connected to the first and second connections. There also is provided a method for carrying out electrochemical measurements at elevated temperature. The sensor apparatus and the method for carrying out electrochemical measurements enable electrochemical measurements with little interference and directly heated electrodes in conjunction with a simplified design of the electrodes. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184002 | BIOSENSOR DEVICE - A biosensor device ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184003 | Localized Corrosion Monitoring Device for Limited Conductivity Fluids - A localized corrosion monitoring (LCM) device is modified to obtain polarization resistance (R | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184004 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN ANALYTE IN A SAMPLE - Methods of determining a corrected analyte concentration in view of some error source are provided herein. The methods can be utilized for the determination of various analytes and/or various sources of error. In one example, the method can be configured to determine a corrected glucose concentration in view of an extreme level of hematocrit found within the sample. In other embodiments, methods are provided for identifying various system errors and/or defects. For example, such errors can include partial-fill or double-fill situations, high track resistance, and/or sample leakage. Systems are also provided for determining a corrected analyte concentration and/or detecting some system error. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184005 | Sensor for Measurement of Hydrogen Sulfide - An electrochemical sensor for measurement of hydrogen sulfide is described. The electrochemical sensor comprises an electrolyte; an electrolyte container comprising a hydrogen sulfide permeable membrane; a working electrode and a reference electrode both disposed in the electrolyte; and an instrument capable of maintaining a fixed DC potential in the range of 0 mV to 1,000 mV between the working electrode and the reference electrode. Also a method of detecting hydrogen sulfide in a sample. The method comprises providing an electrochemical sensor; at least partially immersing the gas permeable membrane in the sample; and detecting hydrogen sulfide in the sample. The detection may be qualitative or quantitative. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184006 | METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE ORGANIC CATION TRANSPORTER - The present invention refers to a method for determining the activity of the organic cation transporter (OCT), a method for determining the activity of or identifying a chemical compound that modulates the activity of OCT with the help of a cell free electrophysiological sensor chip containing a solid-supported sensor electrode and a lipid layer containing the OCT located in the immediate spatial vicinity to the sensor electrode, whereas the sensor electrode is electrically insulated relative to the solutions used and to the lipid layer, as well as to the sensor chip itself and a kit containing same. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184007 | GAS CYLINDERS AND TANKS - The cylinder includes a hollow body of resilient material having a lower supporting base, a sidewall extending upwardly from the lower base, and an upper portion extending upwardly from the sidewall. The upper portion includes at least one opening therein. The cylinder also includes an integral grip portion that is applied as a coating on the exterior of the cylinder. The grip portion improves stability when handling or transporting the cylinder. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184008 | METAL HYDRIDE FUEL STORAGE AND METHOD THEREOF - An apparatus having a first substrate having (1) a cavity, (2) one or more resistive heaters, and (3) one or more coatings forming a diffusion barrier to hydrogen; a second substrate having (1) an outlet valve comprising a pressure relief structure and (2) one or more coatings forming a diffusion barrier to hydrogen, wherein said second substrate is coupled to said first substrate forming a sealed volume in said cavity; a metal hydride material contained within said cavity; and a gas distribution system formed by coupling a microfluidic interconnect to said pressure relief structure. Additional apparatuses and methods are also disclosed. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184009 | FLEXIBLE CARRIER - A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet. An array of the container receiving apertures extend longitudinally across the flexible sheet wherein each container receiving aperture is substantially rectangular and includes an aperture perimeter that increases more than 42% following application to a container. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184010 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED BATHROOM TISSUE - A bathroom tissue including a tissue roll core substantially cylindrical in shape. The tissue roll core includes a void for receiving a rod of the standard sized bathroom tissue roll dispenser. The tissue roll core may be substantially impermeable to moisture and include an aperture. A dry tissue roll is wound about the tissue roll core. An opening in the wound dry tissue roll extends to the aperture. A wet tissue roll is housed within the tissue roll core, and may be accessed through the opening and aperture. The wet tissue roll may rotate independently of the dry tissue roll. The wet tissue roll may be pre-moistened with any suitable solution including at least one of a saline solution, alcohol, amphoteric surfactants, humectants, thickeners and preservatives. The bathroom tissue roll includes a weight, or the void is off-center, for orientating the bathroom tissue roll such that the opening is accessible. Both wet and dry tissue roll may be perforated, and may include at least one of lotions, medications, perfume and coloring. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184011 | Garment carrier system - A garment carrier which provides a flexible material having a fastener with matable parts capable of engagement when a garment is rolled within the flexible material. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184012 | SOCKS ACCOMMODATION DEVICE - The present invention provides a socks accommodation device, which includes a body having an accommodation space therein, composed of a transparent or a translucent material, taking a cylindrical form with an axial length larger than a radial width, provided with a closed bottom portion at the lower end, and formed with a plurality of rows on the outer periphery, in which each row is composed of a plurality of axial long slot holes penetrating the sidewall, and provided with at least one hanger on the top end. Thus, the body can be hung at a corner of a wardrobe or a gap between clothes, and the socks could be accommodated in an orderly fashion with less occupied space, and are easier to be selected and picked. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184013 | Monitor transporting system - Protective soft cushioned bag providing hand holds to safely contain, protect and carry a monitor or load of varying sizes and weights from the original site of the monitor or load to the rigid protective rectangular exoskeleton shell for transportation to another location or secure storage and vise versa. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184014 | Storage Device - A storage device and a method for making the storage device are described. In one implementation, the storage device comprises first and second walls having interior and exterior portions. The second wall opposes and is connected to the first wall so that the interior portions of the first and second walls define an interior of the storage device and the exterior portions of the first and second walls define an exterior of the storage device. An access opening is located between the first and second walls, and the access opening is sized to receive an electronic device. A plurality of voids is located in the first wall and the voids are configured to permit air passage between the interior and exterior of the storage device. A porous material that permits airflow through the voids may be connected to the first wall. Other implementations are described. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184015 | Toothbrush holder - The present invention relates to a sanitary toothbrush holder that holds toothbrushes in place to hang up right or upside down resulting in a cleaner brush that is air dried. It provides a better, easier and secure method of storing the brush after use. It is especially effective for children to place the brush against the holder with little difficulty. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184016 | Dishware Guard - Flexible, freestanding guards for delicate dishware and/or other items. These guards are especially for use in dishwasher cleaning of dishware and/or packing, storing and/or shipping, and the method therefor. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184017 | Packaging unit for articles with opening feature - A packaging unit having a front wall and a back wall sealed together at a peripheral joint. The front and back walls are formed of semi-rigid material. The front wall and back wall are spaced apart from one another to define an article-receiving region between them. A line of weakness is formed in the back wall. The line of weakness defines an opening flap to be at least partially separated from the remainder of the back wall. A raised opening tab is positioned on the opening flap along the line of weakness and extends away from the opening flap. The line of weakness is rupturable by a user by applying a manual force to the opening tab to at least partially separate the opening flap from the remainder of the back wall along the line of weakness in order to access the article-receiving region. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184018 | Packaging and assembly for pipetten - Packaging for an ICSI pipette ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184019 | Vacuum Skin Packaging Laminate, Package And Process For Using Same - The present invention is directed to vacuum skin packaging laminates. The laminates include a first film, a second film, an adhesive bonding the first film to the second film, and an adhesive-free interfacial section between the first and second films. The laminate is adapted to provide substantially horizontal first film-surface above the product for displaying product markings and a thermoformable second film-surface for conforming to the shape of the product. The present invention also is directed to vacuum skin packages formed from such laminates, and methods of packaging a product. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184020 | Cup made of a paper material - A cup made of a paper material having a fillable interior is described, which cup is formed by a conical sleeve and a bottom. The bottom is attached to the sleeve at the lower end of the interior with a bottom skirt in an essentially liquid-tight way. The sleeve and/or the bottom in the area of the bottom skirt and/or the bottom skirt itself comprises, at least in one area along the periphery, an outwardly projecting widening. A lower edge of the widening forms a standing surface for the cup. The widening can form means for holding another cup of the same type, which means can act together with a similar cup during stacking. The cup can comprise a heat-insulating outer sleeve. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184021 | STACKABLE TRANSPORT CONTAINER - The invention relates to a stackable transport container which is adapted, when in a full condition filled with products, to be stacked with other transport containers on top of each other, or, when in an empty condition, to be placed together with other transport containers inside one another. In the left side wall and in the right side wall, respectively, grooves ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184022 | Child resistant container for housing a blister card - A blister card container includes a plurality of walls defining an opening and a chamber, an arm projecting into the chamber, and a yoke. The opening and chamber are sized and configured to receive at least a portion of a blister card therein. The yoke is sized and configured to be slidably received in the chamber. The yoke includes a body, a hook extending from the body, and a locking cantilever extending from the body. The hook is sized and configured to engage the blister card. The locking cantilever has a stop sized and configured to be releasably engaged with the arm. The yoke is in a locked position when the locking cantilever is engaged with the arm. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184023 | Child-Resistant Package With Latch And Retaining Feature - A child-resistant but adult-friendly package package comprising a sleeve having top and bottom walls, opposite side walls, a closed end, and an open end. A blister card insert configured to be movable into and out of the sleeve through the open end. A first latch element on the insert and a second latch element on the sleeve, the first and second latch elements are interengageable when the insert is fully inserted in the sleeve to latch the insert against withdrawal from the sleeve. A biasing member on the insert is configured to be in contact with the top and bottom walls of the sleeve, urging the first latch element into engagement with the second latch element. The biasing member also forming a first portion of a retaining means to prevent complete withdrawal of the insert from the sleeve and a second portion of the retaining means is formed on the sleeve for cooperation with the first portion to retain the insert against complete withdrawal from the sleeve. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184024 | MEDICATION AND SUPPLEMENT ORGANIZER - Technology is described herein for providing a multi-compartmental medication and supplement organizer that can be rolled or folded and “dissected” as needed so that an individual may take needed medications along when traveling while leaving unneeded medications behind. The multi-compartmental medication and supplement organizer allows for carrying medications needed for an extended period of time in an organized yet compact manner, while giving the option of easily carrying specific portions, regimens or subsets of the medication as desired. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184025 | MICROWAVEABLE NESTED TRAYS - One embodiment includes a package system containing a main container with a smaller container nested in it. The smaller container is filled with a secondary food item designed to be mixed into the primary food item. The smaller container is placed within the main container. The area of the main container not occupied by the smaller container includes a main food item. Both containers are sealed with one film. Before consumption, a consumer will place the package in a microwave to heat. Once heated, the smaller container is removed from the main container, creating space in the main container previously occupied by the smaller container. The main food item in the main container will re-position creating space between the top of the main food item to the edge of the main container. The secondary item can be added into the main container without overflowing out of the main container. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184026 | PAIN MANAGEMENT KIT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION - A pain management kit for the administration of medication and a related method of use is disclosed. The pain management kit includes the primary medical supplies for performing a continuous nerve block procedure, preferably in a single, sterile container. Specifically, the kit may contain medical supplies to create a sterile field, perform a local anesthetic procedure and to perform a continuous nerve block procedure. Preferably, the contents of the kit are arranged in the general order of their use. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184027 | IMPACT RESISTANT CONTAINER - A protective container ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184028 | WAFER CASSETTE - A wafer cassette. At least one support bar includes a composite curved holding portion. Multiple separation plates are connected to the composite curved holding portion and are parallel to and separated from each other. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184029 | Method to alter coke morphology using metal salts of aromatic sulfonic acids and/or polysulfonic acids - A method for altering coke morphology in a delayed coking process of heavy oil is provided. An effective amount of oil dispersible or oil soluble metal salts of aromatic sulfonic acids and/or polysulfonic acids is added or contacted with the resid or heavy oil at a point before or after the step of heating the heavy oil to coking temperatures. The addition of additives facilitates the formation of shot coke and inhibits the formation of sponge coke. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184030 | Process For Separating Used Oil - A process for removing impurities from used oil. Impurities such as water, solid particles, and the like are removed from used oil by processing the oil with a mixture of polar and non-polar solvents. The process operates at room temperatures and pressures, simplifying the equipment and energy requirement for the process. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184031 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SIFTING - A sieve includes a rectangular reservoir that has a screen bottom. The sieve also includes a first side flange that is positioned on one side of the reservoir and a second side flange that is positioned on the opposite side of the reservoir. The reservoir is adapted to fit within a container where the two side flanges extend over and rest on opposite sides of the container. The reservoir is movable within the container, whereby, when the powdered substance is inserted into the sieve, the sieve sifts the reusable powdered substance from the non-reusable powdered substance. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184032 | ORE SCREENING PANEL FRAME COVER - An ore screening deck frame system which consists of a machine frame having a machine attachment portion and a panel attachment portion having holes spaced along the length there of and a cover which is adapted to extend parallel to the panel attachment support portion has dependent edge skirts that depend below the surface of the panel attachment support portion and also has dependent tubular bosses spaced to fit in the holes of said panel attachment support portion. The frame is made from an inverted L section steel frame member with the upper flange providing the panel attachment support portion. The cover is moulded from polyurethane or rubber and encloses the upper flange. The tubular bosses extend from recesses in the surface of the cover and the recesses incorporate an annular shoulder that corresponds to the top of the tubular bosses. The tubular bosses are adapted to receive fastening pins that extend into the bosses and end below the lower surface of the upper flange. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184033 | Wood products having warp orientation indicia and methods for making the same - The method is provided that identifies warp orientation of a wood product in an automated or semi-automated process, and affixes the wood product with indicia that will assist the end user, such as a framing carpenter, a finish carpenter, a trim carpenter, etc., with improved wood product application, e.g., studs, beams, joists, molding, etc, and in-service placement. e.g., location and orientation. Wood products with warp orientation indicia are also provided. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184034 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SORTING BANK NOTES, PROVIDING A CHANGE FUND AND BALANCING REVENUE - A method is provided for sorting bank notes using a bank note processing apparatus having an at least one input receptacle, at least one identification unit, and a plurality of stacker units. The method includes receiving the bank notes in the input receptacle or receptacles. The bank notes are identified when passed through or by the identification unit or units. The bank notes are sorted into the plurality of stacker units according to the results of the identification, which includes stacking each of one or more change funds into at least one stacker unit and stacking the remaining bank notes into at least one stacker unit. Each change fund includes a predetermined value and two or more predetermined denominations. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184035 | Chlorinator system for gravity-fed wastewater treatment systems - A chlorinator for wastewater treatment systems having a clarifier tank connected by a fluid line to a pump tank, which includes a reservoir of disinfectant fluid and a dosage container communicating with the reservoir, and a siphon communicating with the fluid line and dosage contain to dispense a determined quantity of disinfectant to the pump tank after flow through the fluid line has dropped below the flow rate of a drain in the siphon. The dosage container is vented to atmosphere to prevent vacuum lock in operation and communicates with the reservoir at a flow rate substantially smaller than it communicates with the siphon. Flow through the fluid line induces priming of a siphon for subsequent distribution of the quantity of disinfectant fluid into the pump tank after flow through the fluid line has dropped below the flow rate of a drain in the siphon, at which time disinfectant is drawn from the dosage container. As the dosage container outgoing flow rate far exceeds the dosage container incoming flow rate, once the disinfectant level drops below the point of communication between the dosage container and the pump tank, no further disinfectant is drawn into the pump tank. A near-uniform volume of disinfectant fluid is thereby supplied. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184036 | FLUID FILTER FOR COMBUSTION ENGINE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Described herein are embodiments of a fluid filter for combustion engine systems and associated methods. According to one exemplary embodiment, a fluid filter apparatus for reducing re-entrainment of contaminant particles into post-filtration fluid flow due at least in part to a fluid flow surge includes at least one fluid filter and a fluid flow diverting element that is coupled to the fluid filter. The fluid filter includes at least one fluid filtering medium that is communicable in fluid flow receiving communication with a fluid flowing along a first fluid flow path during a fluid flow non-surge event. During a fluid flow surge event, the fluid flow diverting element is capable of diverting at least some of the fluid from the first fluid flow path to a second fluid flow path. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184037 | MEMBRANE STRUCTURE FOR GAS SEPARATION - A membrane structure for gas separation, a degassing device having such a membrane structure, and also method for production of the same are proposed. A porous carrier layer is joined flat to a thin polymer membrane, in particular made of amorphous PTFE. In particular, the polymer membrane is produced on or from the carrier layer. This makes possible a simple and inexpensive structure and also an effective gas separation. Particularly preferable, the polymer membrane is formed by applying a polymer solution in the liquid state to the carrier layer and drying it. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184038 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING PARTICLES FROM A TREATMENT BASIN - A system and method are provided for removing particulates from a fluid treatment basin. The system can include a first continuously inclined surface configured to be substantially submerged in fluid in the fluid treatment basin. A base can be provided to which the first continuously inclined surface is connected. At least one orifice is formed in the base. In addition, a second continuously inclined surface can be connected to the base on a side opposing the first continuously inclined surface. The second continuously inclined surface may be substantially submerged in fluid in the fluid treatment basin. A discharge conduit can be connected to the orifice in order to discharge fluid and particulates gathered via the orifice. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184039 | MONOLITHIC COLUMN - Permeable polymeric monolithic materials are prepared in a plastic column casing. In one embodiment, the permeable polymeric monolithic materials are polymerized by the application of heat from an external source starting at a low temperature such as 40 degrees centigrade, depending on the mixture and size of the column, and continuing at a higher temperature, such as 60 degrees centigrade. The temperature at the start of the polymerization is low enough so as not to cause exothermal run-away conditions and to avoid high heat of reaction that would prevent a substantially constant temperature across the cross-section of the column. The higher temperature is used after sufficient monomer depletion has occurred and steric interference has increased so the polymerization reaction is sufficiently slow to avoid heat of reaction generation high enough to cause significant reduction in the homogeneousness of the pore sizes. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184040 | Contaminated fluid recovery apparatus - A contaminated fluid recovery apparatus includes a dirty tank, a conveyor, and a drum-shaped filter unit. Inlet ports of the drum-shaped filter unit open along an axis of a magnet drum. The conveyor scrapes out an object for removal settled on a bottom portion of the dirty tank toward an exit section. The conveyor includes a lower portion which moves along the bottom portion and an upper portion which passes over the lower portion. The magnet drum is located horizontally between the lower portion and the upper portion of the conveyor so that its axis is perpendicular to a direction of travel of the conveyor. The magnet drum is driven by a chain of the conveyor. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184041 | Fluid filter with clear shell portion - A fuel-water filter/separator for threaded connection to a mounting base has a shell and a filtering media positioned within the shell. The shell has an open top end and a substantially closed bottom end. The shell is made of an opaque plastic except for a window in the shell made from a substantially clear plastic. The substantially clear plastic in the window being insert molded to the opaque plastic. The filtering media is positioned within the shell for filtering fuel. The shell defines a water collection portion beneath the filtering media, the window of the shell being positioned such that it overlaps at least a part of the water collection portion to allow water level monitoring. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184042 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device removably retainable within a bottle for filtering fluid passing out of the bottle. The filter device is arranged to be insertable into any bottle. The filter device includes an insert component and a filter cartridge component. The insert includes an inlet and an outlet. It enables removable insertion into the bottle mouth with an interface sufficient to ensure that fluid cannot easily leak out around the sides of the device when in use. The filter cartridge is arranged to retain one or more filter media therein. It includes a fluid entry configured to direct fluid from within the bottle to come into contact with the filter media prior to its passage to the outlet. The filter device may be formed as a unitary structure or as a multi-component structure. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184043 | Filtration module including unitary filter cartridge-bowl construction - A filtration module is provided which includes a manifold ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184044 | IN-TANK FUEL DELIVERY MODULE HAVING AN ACCESSIBLE FUEL FILTER - A fuel delivery module includes a fuel filter housing and a cover. The fuel filter housing defines a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of a fuel filter. A first end portion of the fuel filter housing includes a flange configured to be disposed outside of and coupled to a fuel tank. A second end portion of the fuel filter housing is configured to be disposed within the fuel tank and includes an inlet connector configured to fluidically couple the cavity to a fuel pump. The cover is configured to be removably coupled to the first end portion of the fuel filter housing. The cover defines a first lumen and a second lumen. The first lumen is configured to fluidically couple the cavity to a fuel outlet line. The second lumen is configured to fluidically couple the cavity to a regulator. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184045 | Fluid Filter Element - A filter element is removably positionable within a filter housing that includes a standpipe extending therewithin and provided with a flow control valve. The filter element comprises a tubular filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap longitudinally spaced from the first end cap, and a center tube extending between the first and second end caps. The center tube has a substantially cylindrical body extending between opposite first and second ends of the center tube. The center tube has at least one inlet opening formed on the cylindrical body and a standpipe opening at the second end thereof adjacent to the second end cap through which the standpipe may be inserted longitudinally into the center tube. The center tube further has at least one actuator key provided to open the flow control valve of the standpipe. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184046 | Flat membrane element and manufacturing method thereof - Even when a membrane sheet contains an inorganic material, the membrane sheet and a support plate are properly deposited by a laser emission. In a manufacturing method of a flat membrane element lapping a membrane sheet performing solid-liquid separation on a support plate supporting the membrane sheet and emitting a laser to a mutual joint portion to deposit the membrane sheet and the support plate, when the membrane sheet contains an inorganic material, the support plate is formed by a material having laser penetration and the laser is emitted from the support plate side to the joint portion. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184047 | Functionalized nanopore membranes and related methods of use - Functionalized nanopore membranes, apparatus and related methods, as can be used for selective analyte detection and/or separation. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184048 | Process and apparatus for producing entrapping immobilization pellets - A large amount of entrapping immobilization pellets with highly stable quality are produced inexpensively by high-speed treatment. There is provided a process for producing entrapping immobilization pellets in which microorganisms are entrapped and immobilized in an immobilizing agent, the process comprising polymerizing a mixture containing the microorganisms and a solution of the immobilizing agent in a forming frame into a gel to prepare a pellet block. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184049 | Trap for Removing Material from a Fluid Stream - A buoyant material trap having a treatment tank with a base wall and a vertically-extending sidewall, a feed pipe to introduce fluid at a first location in the tank, and an exit pipe to remove at least a portion of the fluid from a second location in the tank. One or more wall structures form a circuitous passage between the first location and the second location. The wall structures are open at the top and substantially prevent fluid from passing below the passage, but allow buoyant material to rise above the passage. The walls may extend to the bottom of the tank to prevent fluid from passing beneath them, and may be removably installed in the tank to facilitate cleaning. An overflow chamber may be provided to receive buoyant material. The sidewall may have a spout and be adapted to empty the tank by tilting. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184050 | Systems and Methods for Watercraft Having Marine Environment Enhancement Capability - Systems and methods for watercraft and marine propulsions systems having marine environment enhancement capabilities are disclosed. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184051 | GROUPED SEPARATION OF ACTINIDES FROM A HIGHLY ACIDIC AQUEOUS PHASE - The invention relates to a process for collectively separating all the actinides (III), (IV), (V) and (VI) present in a strongly acidic aqueous phase, from the fission products, and in particular from the lanthanides, which are also present in this phase, using two extractants that operate in unconnected chemical fields. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184052 | METHOD FOR REMOVING AIR FROM A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - The invention relates to a method for removing air from the bed space of a chromatography column. The method involves use a chromatography column having an inner wall which comprises at least one elongated groove through which air can pass from the bed space to a chamber above an adapter assembly. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184053 | Water Treatment Method and Apparatus - A method of manufacturing a water treatment apparatus having one or more chambers comprising the step of: filling at least one chamber with ion exchanger resin; wherein at least one ion exchanger resin is dry. Preferably, the dry ion exchange resin has a water content of 0-40 wt %, preferably 0-20 wt %, and more preferably 0-10 wt %, such that the volume of the dry ion exchange resin is 25-50 vol % less than the volume of the same ion exchange resin in a moist or wetted form. One form of suitable water treatment apparatus is an EDI apparatus comprising a plurality of chambers to form a stack, for the purification of the water. The present invention provides an easier method of filling of chambers compared with the use of wetted or moist resins, and ‘over filling’ of the cells of water treatment apparatus. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184054 | Adsorbent bed for water treatment - An adsorptive bed having hydrous iron oxide and calcium carbonate materials. The adsorptive bed is useful in water treatment applications for removing metal contaminants, particularly for removing arsenic-containing ions. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184055 | Method for recycling of oil based drilling fluid contaminated with water and water contaminated with oil based drilling fluid - A mobile apparatus and method for recycling an invert emulsion based drilling fluid, in which the invert emulsion based drilling fluid includes an oleaginous component and an aqueous component. The apparatus includes an emulsion breaking tank, a water treatment tank, a filter press, and hydrocarbon filters. The method includes: mixing said invert emulsion drilling fluid with a emulsion breaker, wherein the emulsion breaker is a mixture of an alkyl glucoside and an alkane sulfonate; and separating the oleaginous component of the invert emulsion drilling fluid from the aqueous component of the invert emulsion drilling fluid. The method preferably utilizes an emulsion breaker that is a combination of an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184056 | Method of removing dissolved iron in aqueous systems - Oilfield completion, drilling, produced, flowback, and workover fluids containing iron are treated to remove the iron by passing them through a cavitation device together with an oxidizing agent and with the addition of lime. The cavitation device intimately mixes the oxidizing agent with the fluid while increasing the temperature of the fluid, thus promoting the oxidation reaction. Lime contributes to an increase in pH while promoting the formation of floc. Ferric hydrate and other solids or colloidal iron are removed in a filter capable of removing particles as small as 0.5 micron. The system may be enhanced by the addition of a bed of activated carbon capable of catalyzing the oxidation reaction. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184057 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR REMOVING RESIDUAL PHARMACEUTICAL AND COSMETIC COMPOUNDS FROM DRINKING WATER - A method of removing contaminant compounds such as residual pharmaceutical or cosmetic compounds found in drinking water. The method entails directing the drinking water into a water treatment device and injecting ozone into the drinking water to form a drinking water-ozone mixture. Thereafter the water-ozone mixture is held within a holding tank where the ozone oxidizes various contaminant compounds and reduces their concentration in the drinking water. From the holding tank, the water-ozone mixture is directed to an ultraviolet light chamber where the water is treated with ultraviolet light. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184058 | REMEDIATION OF GROUNDWATER - A groundwater remediation method for treating acidic or alkaline groundwater containing divalent and trivalent metal cations includes the step of injecting a slurry or suspension of solid alkaline material into the ground, the slurry or suspension being injected into one or more regions such that the groundwater contacts the solid alkaline material and the divalent and trivalent metal cations react to form a layered double hydroxide (LDH) material. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184059 | SEDIMENT REMOVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SEDIMENT FROM OPEN WATERWAYS - A sediment removal system and method provides a versatile and controllable device for removing sediment from water in a focused manner that avoids generating unwanted turbidity. A suction pump draws water and sediment through a suction conduit and the injection of air into the suction conduit by air nozzles enables sediment to be removed from greater depths. The inclusion of water nozzles on an inlet opening enables hardened sediment to be dislodged such that it may be drawn into the suction conduit. A GPS receiver mounted to the suction conduit enables the location of the removal process to be tracked and a knife valve prevents backflow out of the suction conduit. The capturing of solid sediment by retention containers and the capturing of water containing suspended sediment by a tank enables the sediment and water to be transported to an appropriate location for treatment or disposal. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184060 | System and Process for Forming Micro Bubbles in Liquid - A device for dissolving a gas in a liquid. The device comprises a pressure vessel or column for receiving a gas-entrained liquid via an inlet and for injecting the gas-entrained liquid via a riser into a headspace of the vessel. A flow director is disposed in an upper portion of the vessel or column to form a swirling flow path extending into a liquid pool in a lower portion of the vessel or column. An outlet is provided to direct the liquid away from the vessel or column. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184061 | REAGENT INJECTOR FOR EQUIPPING A WATER TREATMENT REACTOR, COMPRISING A NOZZLE ASSOCIATED WITH A DISPERSING MEMBER, AND CORRESPONDING WATER TREATMENT DEVICE - The invention concerns a reactant injector for equipping a water treatment reactor, comprising a nozzle associated with a dispersing member, and a corresponding water treatment device. The invention concerns an injector ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184062 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING BIOFILM GROWTH - The growth of biofilm present in open recirculating water systems is inhibited by introducing into the water comprising such a water system (a) a source of free halogen, e.g. e chlorine and (b) a source of di(lower alkyl) substituted-2-oxazolidinone, the mole ratio of (a) to (b) and the combined amount of (a) and (b) being sufficient to at least inhibit the growth of the biofilm, e.g., the bacteria comprising the biofilm, the source of free available halogen being present in less than biostatic amounts. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184063 | MINIMAL RESIDUAL LIQUID RETENTION FILTER HOUSING - A filter housing with a socket drain for minimizing waste and downstream contamination of valuable fluids during filter element changes. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184064 | SCALABLE IMMERSED-FILTRATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for filtering a large volume fluid intake system using a modular immersed-filtration array that can be easily scaled for use in a wide variety of immersion filtering applications. The immersed-filtration array is composed of a plurality of individual filtration modules. Each filtration module has a mating end that allows the module to be coupled with a base unit or plenum via a common interface port located on the base unit. The array can be scaled in a plurality of ways. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184065 | Dewatering of brine-containing oilfield fluids of uncertain composition - Brine-containing oilfield fluid of uncertain composition, such as produced water and used oilfield completion and workover brines, are prepared for transportation and storage by reducing them to very high densities but still with little risk of crystallization at a prescribed temperature. The fluids are densified by boiling at a temperature determined to achieve the desired density, under steady state conditions of input and withdrawal of steam or vapor and the desired concentrate, still without knowing the contstituents. Boiling temperature is significantly reduced under subatmospheric pressures while the desired target density is achieved. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184066 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting and/or Removing Sludge - Apparatus ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184067 | Adjustable boot racking assembly - An adjustable boot racking assembly allows for the storage of boots and other outdoor footwear either in the cargo area of a vehicle or back of a pickup truck. The assembly is designed to be fully adjustable so that said assembly can attach to the inside of most makes and models of vehicles, thereby eliminating the need to purchase multiple assemblies for use in different models of vehicles. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184068 | Clip Assemblies for Rug Display Systems - Clip assemblies for securing articles to frames include a clip body having a first end and a second end, the first end having an engagement surface, a clip lever moveably secured to the clip body having a handle and a clip claw rotatably associated with the clip body and moveable to and away from the engagement surface of the clip body, wherein at least a portion of the handle of clip lever is located above the clip claw so that when the clip assembly in an engaged position, the handle is substantially flush with at least a portion of the clip body. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184069 | Product Management Display System With Trackless Pusher Mechanism - A product management display system for merchandising product on a shelf includes using a trackless pusher mechanism that travels along a surface on which product is placed. The pusher mechanism of an exemplary embodiment includes a pusher surface and a pusher floor that extends forward of the pusher surface. A flat coiled spring or other biasing element may be operatively connected behind the pusher mechanism and extend across a divider and to the front of the shelf In use, the product to be merchandised may be placed on the pusher floor. With this configuration, the pusher surface is prevented from tipping or bending backwards during operation. In an alternative aspect, the end of the coiled spring may be mounted to a retainer, or alternatively, may be mounted to a divider. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184070 | Hand Tool Rack - A hand tool rack has an elongated base bracket, multiple clamping elements, two hangers and a lock. The base bracket has a baseboard and a rail bracket. The rail bracket is detachably mounted on the baseboard. The clamping elements are movably mounted on the rail bracket of the base bracket. The hangers are movably mounted on the base bracket and each hanger has two mounting arms and a hanging arm. The mounting arms of the each hanger are clamped on the baseboard. The hanging arm is formed with the mounting arms of the hanger for hanging on a tool cart. The lock is detachably connected to the base bracket to provide a burglarproof effect and has a display clamp and a container clamp. The display clamp has a display panel and a catching bracket. The container clamp has a container panel and a container casing. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184071 | Fastening Device for ornamental Light strings - A fastening device for hanging and fastening ornamental light strings includes a plurality of upright bars each provided with at least one first ring and each having two ends each provided with a first hook, and at least two transverse bars each provided with at least one second ring for detachably hooking the first hook of a respective upright bar and each having two ends each provided with a second hook for detachably hooking the first hook of a respective upright bar. Thus, the transverse bars are combined with the upright bars to construct the fastening device by a hooking connection of the second rings and the second hooks of the transverse bars with the first hooks of the upright bars, so that the transverse bars are combined with and detached from the upright bars easily and quickly. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184072 | ADJUSTABLE RACK APPARATUS - An adjustable rack to enclose one or more electronic components in one or more enclosures. The adjustable rack includes a cabinet and, for each enclosure, a set of horizontal bars to define with micro-adjustability an actual height of the enclosure, including slots defined along respective horizontal lengths thereof, to be coupled to opposing walls at variable heights along the walls, a set of vertical bars to define with micro-adjustability an actual depth of the enclosure, including a set of horizontally slotted holes defined along respective vertical heights thereof, to be coupled to the horizontal bars at variable horizontal positions along the slots of the horizontal bars, a set of first brackets, and a set of second brackets. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184073 | Clothes hanging stand device - A clothes hanging stand device mainly has a pair of vertical stand oppositely facing with each other, several frames connecting the pair of vertical stand and a shelf stand set up in the hanging space formed by the pair of vertical stand. The expansion or contraction of the shelf stand can provide an enlarged two-level hanging space, or a full height hanging space for apparel. Furthermore, the hanging space can be further expanded to the outside of the pair of the vertical stand by the extending of an extending rod of the horizontal oriented frame. Quick assembling and disassembling among the components can be achieved. Additionally, the whole device after collapse takes little volume space for easy store-up. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184074 | CONVERTIBLE INSTRUMENT RACK - A convertible instrument rack includes a frame and multiple yoke sets. The frame includes support members and the yoke sets include at least three yoke members. The respective position of the support members and the yoke members can be selectively shifted to accommodate tubas or sousaphones, as well as tubas or sousaphones of different sizes. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184075 | Convertible back bar - A convertible back bar is provided. In one embodiment, a convertible back bar comprises a mirror, a body configured to support the mirror, a shelf, and a billiard ball storage tray. The shelf and the billiard ball storage tray are interchangibly attachable to upper and lower ends of the body. Other embodiments are disclosed, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184076 | Shelving system - A shelving system includes one or more shelving units. Each shelving unit has posts each post having one or more indents, connectors with slots for mounting the post and one or more shelves. Each shelf has protrusions on a periphery to insert into one of the connector slots. Each shelving unit and shelving system can be assembled, disassembled, and adjusted without the use of tools or other components. The shelving units can be assembled together to create a multiple shelving unit system without the use of tools or other components. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184077 | STYLING STATION - A versatile styling station includes a product retainer, a pair of straps coupled to the product retainer and an attachment mechanism associated with the product retainer and the straps. The attachment mechanism connects the styling station to a corresponding base, comprising a chair back, an armrest or a door. The straps slidingly adjust to level the product retainer after connection of the styling station to the base. The corresponding attachment mechanism may comprise an adjustable hook or a pair of looped extensions formed from the straps. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184078 | Shelving System - A shelving system includes one or more shelving units. Each shelving unit has posts each post having one or more indents, connectors with slots for mounting the post and one or more shelves. Each shelf has protrusions on a periphery to insert into one of the connector slots. Each shelving unit and shelving system can be assembled, disassembled, and adjusted without the use of tools or other components. The shelving units can be assembled together to create a multiple shelving unit system without the use of tools or other components. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184079 | Heavy duty hoist - A heavy duty hoist for use in lifting and transporting stacked concrete forms and the like has a main body with a vertically extending guideway which receives an operating slide. Rigid arms extend in opposite directions at the bottom of the body with pivot pins at their outer ends. A second pair of arms extend from the slide to the pivot pins and carry sleeves engageable with the pins for pivotal movement with vertical movement by the slide. Rigid outer sections of the second pair of arms depend from the inner sections and carry inwardly projecting lifting elements at their lower end portions for engagement beneath a stack of forms. The slide carries a pair of rollers above and below the inner end portion of each of the free end portions of the second pair of arms with slight longitudinal relative movement thus accommodated. A lifting device in the form of a simple eye-member is mounted on the slide. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184080 | Baby Bottle & Method of Creating Infant Formula - A baby bottle comprising a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment comprised a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is comprised of at least one substantially open bore. The distal end is comprised of at least one partially closed port and a stabilization coupling mechanism first portion. The second compartment is comprised of a first end and a second end. The first end of one embodiment comprises a partially closed cavity and a stabilization coupling mechanism second portion. The stabilization coupling mechanism second portion may be adapted to mate with the stabilization coupling mechanism first portion. Furthermore, the first end may be adapted to couple to the first compartment distal end. The second end of one embodiment may have a substantially open bore and a removably coupled end cap. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184081 | Temperature-sensing feeding bottle structure - A feeding bottle includes a body, a temperature sensing and measuring plate on a lateral wall portion of the body, and a plate-shaped warning device covered by the temperature sensing and measuring plate; the temperature sensing and measuring plate can change colors with temperature to indicate the temperature for the users such as the parents, nursing persons, and diners; the warning device can give a certain kind of sound effect according to the temperature so that the parents/nursing persons can easily make sure that the food contents of the feeding bottle isn't too hot before they feed little children/persons with disabilities; little children, the elderly, and persons with visual disabilities also can be directly warned by the warning sound effects given by the warning device if the temperature is too high. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184082 | Stopper Device for a Container, a Container Fitted with Such a Device, and a Method of Fabricating Such a Device - This stopper device ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184083 | Bottle cap - Disclosed herein is a bottle cap. The bottle cap includes an inner lower cap which is coupled to a bottle and has on a lower end thereof a protruding breaking part, an inner upper cap which is coupled to an upper portion of the inner lower cap and moves a push cap downwards through a screw-type fastening method when the inner upper cap is rotated, and the push cap which serves as an additive holding member and has on a bottom thereof a thin-plate-type stopper. The bottle cap includes an outer protective cap which has a support tube therein so that the inner upper cap is fitted into the support tube in such a way as to rotate along with the outer protective cap, and covers an upper end of the inner upper cap and a surface of the bottle. A frictional vibration plate rubs against a frictional plate of the outer protective cap to produce sound of friction, thus indicating a time at which an additive starts to drop into the bottle, because the thin-plate-type stopper is broken, when the inner upper cap moves the push cap down, so that the push and turn screw is disengaged from the hook screw and the inner upper cap moves up. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184084 | Container Closures - A closure for a container comprises a circular closure plate ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184085 | Tape for mass-sealing bottles and similar containers, and apparati for its application and removal - A composite laminar tape ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184086 | Packaging Article - A container comprising a container body ( | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184087 | Personal Identifier for Beverage Container - A personal identifier device for a beverage container is provided. The device has a display member having a top surface with a personal identification indicia such as a logo printed thereon. An elongate fastening member having a tip is used to pierce the cap of a bottle to attach the device to the bottle cap such that the indicia is visible from above. The tip is blunted for safety reasons. The tip and elongated member provide a means to allow the device to effectively pierce and seal so as to prevent unwanted leakage of the container's liquid contents while the device is attached. The tip and elongated member provide a means to allow for the quick and easy evacuation of the container's liquid contents, upon manual squeezing of the container, once the device has been temporarily and replaceably removed. The device ensures that the user can identify his or her own beverage container in a reliable, effective and safe manner. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184088 | Aerogel-Bases Mold for MEMS Fabrication and Formation Thereof - The invention is directed to a patterned aerogel-based layer that serves as a mold for at least part of a microelectromechanical feature. The density of an aerogel is less than that of typical materials used in MEMS fabrication, such as poly-silicon, silicon oxide, single-crystal silicon, metals, metal alloys, and the like. Therefore, one may form structural features in an aerogel-based layer at rates significantly higher than the rates at which structural features can be formed in denser materials. The invention further includes a method of patterning an aerogel-based layer to produce such an aerogel-based mold. The invention further includes a method of fabricating a microelectromechanical feature using an aerogel-based mold. This method includes depositing a dense material layer directly onto the outline of at least part of a microelectromechanical feature that has been formed in the aerogel-based layer. | 2009-07-23 |
| 20090184089 | FABRICATION OF A SILICON STRUCTURE AND DEEP SILICON ETCH WITH PROFILE CONTROL - A method of etching features into a silicon layer with a steady-state gas flow is provided. An etch gas comprising an oxygen containing gas and a fluorine containing gas is provided. A plasma is provided from the etch gas. Then, the flow of the etch gas is stopped. | 2009-07-23 |
