38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 129 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140272078 | COFFEE PRESERVATION METHODS - A method for preserving green coffee beans by storing or packaging the beans in a nitrogen-filled low-oxygen-permeability container with at least one oxygen absorbent or scavenger. A method for preserving roasted coffee beans by storing or packaging the beans in a nitrogen-filled container that can withstand the pressure of the carbon dioxide gas released by the coffee beans after roasting, the pressurized container may include at least one oxygen absorbent or scavenger. And a method for establishing a vintage coffee system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272079 | COFFEE COMPRISING CHINESE HERBS FOR LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR OF WEAK-BLADDER BODY TYPE PERSONS - Provided is a coffee composition that is suitably prepared for weak-stomach body type persons and may lower the body sugar, in which the coffee composition includes a powder or granule mixture of 14.00% by weight of coffee powder, 10.0% by weight of Job's tears powder, 2.0% by weight of mulberry bark powder, 6.0% by weight of Solomon's seal powder, 29.4% by weight of non-dairy creamer powder, 26.0% by weight of milk powder, 12.0% by weight of brown sugar, and 0.6% by weight of honey. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272080 | Spread - A spread or margarine which is intended to serve as a tasty, indulgent product and at the same time provide good health benefits to the consumer. The spread combines high levels both of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are thought to be a beneficial component of the Mediterranean diet, and linoleic acid, a known LDL-cholesterol lowering moiety. The spread includes low levels of saturated fatty acids and trans fat acids. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272081 | Oils, Shortenings, and Compositions Thereof - Oils shortenings, and compositions thereof are provided, each of which contain less than 0.5 wt. % trans fatty acids. The shortening composition includes is non-hydrogenated, non-interesterified vegetable oil, a non-hydrogenated, non-interesterified palm stearin, and mixtures thereof. Alternatively, the shortening composition includes a non-hydrogenated, interesterified vegetable oil. A food product containing the shortening composition is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272082 | OIL OR FAT COMPOSITION, CHOCOLATE AND COMBINED CONFECTIONERY - Provided are: an oil or fat composition, which is capable of preventing the migration of oil or fat in a combined confectionery that comprises a combination of a chocolate with an oil or fat-based food material, has a good tolerance against cold blooming that is caused by the migration of oil or fat and softening of a chocolate, and enables the production of a chocolate having a high meltability in mouth; a chocolate using the oil or fat composition; and a combined confectionery using the chocolate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272083 | RED SPINACH PLANT - The present invention relates to a spinach plant ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272084 | LETTUCE VARIETY 45-125 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2014-09-18 |
20140272085 | LETTUCE VARIETY PASCAL RZ (79-110 RZ) - The present invention relates to a | 2014-09-18 |
20140272086 | LETTUCE VARIETY 45-149 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2014-09-18 |
20140272087 | LETTUCE VARIETY STEFANO RZ (79-93 RZ) - The present invention relates to a | 2014-09-18 |
20140272088 | RESISTANCE AGAINST LEVEILLULA TAURICA IN PEPPER - The present invention relates to a pepper plant ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140272089 | Method for production of frozen untapped young coconut water inside its carved tender coconut meat - A process for producing frozen untapped young coconut water inside its carved young tender meat. The packaged frozen young untapped coconut water inside its very own carved young tender coconut meat comprises two freezing steps wherein the prepackaged product is blast frozen before packaging and sealing in a packaging cup and frozen again in a standard freezer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272090 | ANIMAL SNACK PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - An animal snack product and processes for making animal snack products is provided. A process includes baking at least one sweet potato to reach a conversion temperature for a time sufficient to generally uniformly convert starch in the at least one sweet potato to sugar; forming a thickened mash from the at least one sweet potato; forming segments of desired shape and thickness from the thickened mash; and applying heat at a drying temperature that is below the burning point of the sugar for a time sufficient to dry the segments to a threshold moisture level. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272091 | MEAT PASTE NOODLE - The present invention discloses a meat paste noodle. The meat paste noodle comprises raw materials and auxiliary materials. The raw materials comprise fish, chicken, eggs, fat of swine, starch, soy protein and water. The auxiliary materials comprise salts, sugars, gourmet powders, meat flavor powders, meat flavor oil and ethyl maltol. In the present invention, main raw materials of the fish, chicken and fat of swine and the like are subjected to cutting, grinding and chopping to form fillings, and the fillings are prepared into the meat paste noodle by a noodle forming machine and a filament cutter. The meat paste noodle of the present invention contains a plenty of folic acids and nutrient elements required by human bodies, such as a plenty of proteins, various vitamins and mineral substances. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272092 | UNIQUE SAUSAGE SHAPES AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING SAUSAGES - This document provides devices and methods for processing elongate generally cylindrical food products. For example, this document provides devices and methods for longitudinally cutting sausages, and the sausage designs as cut thereby. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272093 | CHEMICALLY ACIDIFIED FORMULA - The present invention concerns a directly acidified nutritional formula that prevents growth of pathogenic bacteria in the liquid formula even at room temperature for prolonged time. The invention further relates to a method for preparing the formula and to the use of L(+)-lactic acid for preparing nutritional formulas with a pH in the range of 3.5 to 6. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272094 | TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN AS A MEAT SUBSTITUTE AND METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR MAKING SAME - A process for preparing pieces of textured vegetable protein (“TVP”) suitable as meat substitutes includes the steps of selecting TVP pieces, preparing a marinade solution, marinating the TVP pieces, and cooking the marinated TVP pieces by themselves or with meat. The cooked TVP pieces may then be dehydrated, frozen, or added to other food as cooked. The marinade solution includes polysaccharides or proteins that infiltrate the pores of the TVP and gelatinize therein during the cooking step, thereby modifying the texture of the TVP pieces. Edible oils may be added to the marinade. A cooked TVP piece prepared by the process has a texture and flavor similar to those of a cooked meat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272095 | GLUTAMIC ACID DERIVATIVES - Substituted glutamic acid derivatives according to the formula (I) or their physiologically acceptable salts | 2014-09-18 |
20140272096 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REVEALING A HIDDEN ELEMENT - Kits and methods are provided for revealing a hidden element of an article. The article has printing thereon using a combination of visible ink materials and colorless ink materials. An activating solution is applied to a body part using an applicator. The body part is then contacted with the article. The activating solution causes the colorless ink materials to become visible thereby revealing a portion of the hidden element. The portion of the hidden element is revealed in a shape corresponding to the body part. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272097 | DNA MARKING OF PREVIOUSLY UNDISTINGUISHED ITEMS FOR TRACEABILITY - The invention provides a method of marking an item with a naturally-derived or synthetic non-natural polymeric marker molecules, such as a DNA or Peptide marker in conjunction with optional visible or rapid scan reporters for authenticating or tracking, in which the method includes providing an item for marking, and applying a medium including a DNA marker to the item. The invention also provides a method of marking an item with a DNA marker for authenticating or tracking, in which the method includes providing a medium including a DNA marker, and molding the medium including the DNA marker to provide all or part of the item. The DNA marker encodes information unique to the item and/or the model of the item as desired. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272098 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING NANOPARTICLES IN A CONCENTRATED SLURRY - The present invention concerns a process for manufacturing nanoparticles in a slurry based on an aqueous solvent by treating said inorganic particles or their agglomerates in said solvent at a solids content of 30-75w-%, by adding dispersing agent(s) and by carrying out ultrasonic treatment at an intensity of 5-1000 W/cm | 2014-09-18 |
20140272099 | Method for Producing and Monitoring Oral Active Ingredient Films - Method for producing and monitoring oral active ingredient films with a base to which a solution containing at least one active ingredient is applied, the method comprising the steps: • metering and mixing the base formulation, • coating the base formulation onto a substrate, so that a strip results • if necessary, drying the base formulation strip coated on the substrate • printing a colorant solution containing at least one active ingredient onto the upper side of the base formulation strip according to the flexographic printing method, • drying the base formulation strip coated on the substrate together with the printed active ingredient solution, • penetrating the base formulation strip coated on the substrate together with the printed active ingredient solution from the upper and/or lower side by means of radiation from a radiation source, • measuring the transmission of the penetrating radiation by means of at least one reception unit on the opposite side of the base formulation strip coated on the substrate together with the printed active ingredient solution. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272100 | PROCESSES FOR COATING A CARRIER WITH MICROPARTICLES - Processes for coating a carrier with microparticles of a drug are described. For example, a coated carrier can be obtained in a one-stage process that entails evaporating a solvent from microdroplets of a solution containing an API to obtain dry microparticles, which are then coated on the carrier. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272101 | MICROARRAY FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENT, METHODS OF USE, AND METHODS OF MAKING - Devices and methods for using and manufacturing microstructure arrays are described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272102 | INTRAOCULAR SHUNT MANUFACTURE - An intraocular shunt can be manufactured using a system that includes a liquid bath and a wire, which is moved through the bath. When moved through the bath, the wire is coated with a material, such as gelatin. For example, the liquid bath can have a top layer, including water, and a bottom layer, including gelatin. The coated wire passes through an aperture formed in a plate component of the system. The gelatin can be dried on the wire in a humidity-controlled space, thereby forming the shunt. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272103 | COLOR-BASED LINEAR THREE DIMENSIONAL ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for capturing three-dimensional image data for inspection, alignment and operations of a material applicator includes an imaging system configured to capture three-dimensional image data of an electronic substrate. The imaging system includes one or more illumination assembly configured to project a spectrum of light substantially along a first axis at an angle to the surface of the electronic substrate. The imaging system further includes an image sensor assembly configured to detect the spectrum of light reflected from an electronic substrate surface, with the image sensor assembly including a viewing plane. The material application includes a controller that is coupled to the imaging system. The controller is configured to control movement of the imaging system and to communicate with the image sensor assembly to produce a three-dimensional image of the topology of the electronic substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272104 | COATING METHODS AND PRESSURIZED MASKING SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING COATING MICROSTRUCTURES - Methods for coating a target surface of an article having one or more passageways include fluidly connecting a temperature controlled fluid to at least one passageway, passing the temperature controlled fluid through the at least one passageway, wherein the temperature controlled fluid at least partially controls a temperature profile of the article, and coating the target surface, wherein the temperature profile of the article at least partially controls a microstructure of the coating. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272105 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF REDUCING DIFFUSE REFLECTION OF AN OPTICAL STACK - The present disclosure relates to a method for improving optical qualities of transparent conductive films including a multilayer optical stack and conductive nanowires embedded therein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272106 | ALCOHOLIC COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED PROPERTIES AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING INTERACTION OF THE COMPOSITIONS WITH SURFACES - A method is provided for measuring the interaction of a disinfecting composition with a floor wax. The method include coating a surface with floor wax, allowing the coating to dry, applying a selected amount of disinfecting composition to the coated surface, and measuring, after a pre-determined amount of time, the tack of the surface, by using a controlled force measurement inverted probe machine. A detectable amount of tack indicates that the disinfecting composition has interacted with the floor wax. Alternatively, any tacky residue on the dried product surface may be sampled and analyzed by Fourier transform spectroscopy. Absorption at a wavelength associated with the floor wax indicates that the product has interacted with the floor wax. A foamable disinfecting composition having reduced interaction with floor wax is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272107 | SUBSTRATE COATING TECHNIQUES - According to certain techniques, a system for coating a substrate includes a preparation component, a coating component, and a curing component. The preparation component includes a plasma applicator that irradiates the substrate with plasma to form a prepared substrate. The coating component coats the prepared substrate with a coating medium to form a coated substrate. The coating component includes a coating head that receives the coating medium from a reservoir and applies the coating medium to the prepared substrate to form the coated substrate. The coating component includes a vacuum that removes an excess amount of the coating medium from the coated substrate. The curing component includes at least one ultraviolet emitter and irradiates the coated substrate with ultraviolet energy to form a cured substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272108 | Toroidal Plasma Processing Apparatus - A plasma processing apparatus including a vacuum chamber comprising a conduit, a process chamber, and a first gas input port for introducing gas into the vacuum chamber, and a pump port for evacuating gas from the vacuum chamber. A magnetic core surrounds the conduit. An output of an RF power supply is electrically connected to the magnetic core. The RF power supply energizes the magnetic core, thereby forming a toroidal plasma loop discharge in the vacuum chamber. A platen that supports a workpiece during plasma processing is positioned in the process chamber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272109 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR JETTING VISCOUS MEDIUM ON WORKPIECES - An apparatus for depositing and/or jetting viscous medium on a surface of a workpiece includes at least two depositing head assemblies. The at least two depositing head assemblies are configured to move in three dimensional space. The at least two depositing head assemblies are also configured to at least one of concurrently and simultaneously deposit the viscous medium on the workpiece. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272110 | METHODS OF PLATING OR COATING ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCERS - According to some embodiments, a method of depositing at least one electrode on a base member of an ultrasound transducer comprises at least partially etching a surface of the base member using a first etching agent, catalyzing the surface of the base member using a first catalyst, plating copper on the surface of the base member using an electroless plating process, inspecting the copper plated on the surface of the base member, at least partially etching a surface of the copper-plated surface using a second etching agent, catalyzing the copper-plated surface using a second catalyst, plating nickel on the copper-plated surface using an electroless plating process and depositing at least one layer of gold on the nickel-plated surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272111 | NON-AQUEOUS EMULSIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARING SURFACE-TREATED ARTICLES - Non-aqueous emulsions comprise a continuous organic phase comprising an organic vehicle. The non-aqueous emulsions further comprise a discontinuous phase comprising a polyfluoropolyether silane. Methods of preparing surface treated articles therewith are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272112 | Combinatorial Methods and Systems for Developing Electrochromic Materials and Devices - Embodiments provided herein describe methods and systems for evaluating electrochromic material processing conditions. A substrate having a plurality of site-isolated regions defined thereon is provided. A first electrochromic material, or a first electrochromic device stack, is formed above a first of the plurality of site-isolated regions using a first set of processing conditions. A second electrochromic material, or a second electrochromic device stack, is formed above a second of the plurality of site-isolated regions using a second set of processing conditions. The second set of processing conditions is different than the first set of processing conditions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272113 | GUM ROSIN PROTECTIVE COATING AND METHODS OF USE - A rosin composition includes a gum rosin, an emulsifier, and a randomizing additive. The rosin composition may be applied to circuit cards for protection of the circuit card during storage. The rosin composition is solderable and is also easily removed for the soldering of components. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272114 | Abrasion Resistant Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Electrode Ink - A method for forming a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) includes co-firing the anode and cathode electrode layers, which involves placing an unfired anode onto a surface during the cathode print cycle. To avoid damage to the electrolyte and cathode production cycle by the green anode ink, an abrasion resistant ink is used to print the anode electrode layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272115 | FIRE RETARDANT COATING FOR HALOGEN FREE CABLES - Cables having a conductor with a polymeric covering layer and a non-extruded coating layer made of a material based on a liquid composition including a polymer resin and a fire retardant. Methods of making cables are also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272116 | TITANIUM DIBORIDE GRANULES AS EROSION PROTECTION FOR CATHODES - The invention relates to titanium diboride granules comprising aggregates of titanium diboride primary particles, wherein the titanium diboride granules have a rounded shape and are fracture-resistant. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272117 | LOW COST VEHICLE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED FROM CONDUCTIVE LOADED RESIN-BASED MATERIALS - Vehicle electrical and electronic components are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof is between about 20% and 50% of the weight of the conductive loaded resin-based material. The micron conductive powders are metals or conductive non-metals or metal plated non-metals. The micron conductive fibers may be metal fiber or metal plated fiber. Further, the metal plated fiber may be formed by plating metal onto a metal fiber or by plating metal onto a non-metal fiber. Any platable fiber may be used as the core for a non-metal fiber. Superconductor metals may also be used as micron conductive fibers and/or as metal plating onto fibers in the present invention. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272118 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SILVER CONDUCTIVE FILM - A silver conductive film is formed on a substrate in a continuous roll-to-roll system by applying a fine silver particle dispersing solution, which contains 30 to 70 wt % of fine silver particles dispersed in a water based dispersing medium, to the substrate via a halide, such as a chlorine compound, which is applied to the substrate, by flexographic printing, and thereafter, heating the substrate at 60 to 200° C. for 0.1 to 5 seconds in an infrared (IR) heating open, which is installed on the printing path, to carry out calcination. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272119 | FUNCTIONALLY GRADED POLYMER ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein are methods for manufacturing a functionally graded polymer material. The methods comprise preparing a melted polymer mixture comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a magnetic filler dispersed in the thermoplastic polymer, molding the melted polymer mixture and applying a magnetic field to a portion of the melted polymer mixture to form a functionally graded polymer material. The resulting functionally graded polymer material has a magnetic filler gradient formed through a thickness of the material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272120 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SMOOTH RU SIDE GAP OF A DAMASCENE WRITER POLE - The present invention generally relates to a method for forming a smooth gap of a damascene write pole. An opening having a side wall with a first angle with respect to vertical is formed in a fill layer, and a first non-magnetic layer is deposited into the opening by ion beam deposition. The ion beam is delivered to the side wall at a second angle with respect to vertical. The ratio of the first angle to the second angle ranges from about 250 to about 3.5. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272121 | Digital 3D Fabrication Using Multi-Layered Mold - A replica 3D structure is fabricated inside a multi-layered mold by patterning each mold layer to define a void/opening that matches a corresponding cross section of the structure's peripheral surface, and filling the patterned opening of each layer with a structural material (i.e., before depositing a subsequent layer of mold material). The mold material (e.g., photoresist or another dissolvable sacrificial material) is blanket deposited (e.g., by slot-die, spray coating) and then patterned using a laser or a printed mask. Each layer of modeling material (e.g., polymer, ceramic or metal, or a combination thereof) is electro-plated or otherwise deposited on the previously formed modeling material layer. High vertical resolution is achieved by utilizing relatively thin mold layers. The mold layer deposition, patterning and modeling material deposition is repeated until the replica 3D structure is entirely formed inside the multi-layered mold, and then the mold is dissolved or otherwise removed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272122 | Color Dispensing System For Recreational Gear - Spray color dispensing devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed. Color dispensing devices in accordance with certain embodiments include colorant contained in a pressure vessel, a pressure vessel holder including an attachment mechanism and an actuator system, and a control cable leading to a remote trigger controller. The remote trigger controller may be thumb operated or have a push button design, both of which may include a trigger locking device. There may be a deflector near the spray nozzle. The holder and actuator may allow only specifically designed pressure vessels. Also the pressure vessel may be insulated and/or heated to allow the color dispensing device to be used in cold environments. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272123 | METHOD OF EMBEDDING PHOTOCATALYTIC TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN CONCRETE STRUCTURES TO REDUCE POLLUTANTS VIA PHOTOCATALYTIC REACTIONS - Methods for embedding photocatalytic titanium dioxide in concrete surfaces to reduce pollutants via photocatalytic reactions are provided herein. One method includes applying an amount of concrete treatment compound to an upper surface of the concrete, the concrete treatment compound comprising a mixture of a liquid carrier compound with a titanium dioxide (TiO | 2014-09-18 |
20140272124 | Coating Systems and Methods for Countertops - A method of forming a restored countertop surface on an existing countertop surface comprises the step of applying discrete portions of a secondary material onto a base coat formed of uncured base material. The base material and the secondary material are formulated such that the secondary material does not mix with the base material and a visual appearance of the secondary material is different from that of the base material. At least one of the base material and the secondary material harden to form the restored countertop surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272125 | ANTI-REFLECTION GLASS MADE FROM AGED SOL INCLUDING MIXTURE OF TRI-ALKOXYSILANE AND TETRA-ALKOXYSILANE - A method of making a coated article including an anti-reflection coating on a glass substrate, the method comprising: mixing at least a tri-alkoxysilane based binder and a tetra-alkoxysilane based binder with at least silica based nanoparticles and a solvent in forming a coating sol formulation; aging the coating sol formulation at least about two weeks so as to provide an aged coating sol formulation; coating at least a portion of said aged coating sol formulation onto the glass substrate to form a coating; and heating said glass substrate and said coating. Anti-reflection (AR) glasses show improved mechanical strength and higher transmittances (e.g., Tqe % gain). | 2014-09-18 |
20140272126 | ANTI-REFLECTION GLASS MADE FROM SOL MADE BY BLENDING TRI-ALKOXYSILANE AND TETRA-ALKOXYSILANE INCLUSIVE SOLS - Anti-reflection (AR) coating for a glass substrate is prepared by blending at least two different sols to form a coating sol which is used to coat a substrate such as a transparent glass substrate. In certain example embodiments, a method includes forming a first sol formulation including a colloidal solution having a tri-alkoxysilane based binder; forming a second sol formulation including a colloidal solution having a tetra-alkoxysilane based binder; blending the first and second sol formulations to form a coating sol formulation; coating at least a portion of said coating sol formulation onto the glass substrate to form a coating; and heating (e.g., for curing and/or annealing) the glass substrate and the coating thereon. Anti-reflection glasses show improved mechanical strength and higher transmittances (e.g., Tqe % gain). | 2014-09-18 |
20140272127 | Anti-Glare Coatings with Sacrificial Surface Roughening Agents and Methods for Forming the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe optical coatings, panels having optical coatings thereon, and methods for forming optical coatings and panels. A sol-gel matrix is formed above a surface of a substrate. Organic micro-particles are embedded in a surface of the sol-gel matrix. A heat treatment is applied to the sol-gel matrix and the embedded plurality of organic micro-particles. Substantially all of the organic micro-particles are removed during the heat treatment, and after the heat treatment, the sol-gel matrix has a surface roughness suitable to provide anti-glare properties. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272128 | WEAR RESISTANT LEAD FREE ALLOY BUSHING AND METHOD OF MAKING - A bearing having improved wear resistance has a bearing material of a copper-tin-bismuth alloy which may also include phosphorus which has excellent strength, due to the solid solution of copper, tin and phosphorus (when used), attached to a steel backing shell. The material also has good lubricity as a result of the presence of the bismuth which also promotes tin mobilization and formation of a layer of tin on the bearing surface upon use of the bearing. The addition of small amounts of relatively small hard particles in the copper-tin-matrix, particularly Fe | 2014-09-18 |
20140272129 | COMPLIANT PERMEABLE GLUE APPLICATOR - An adhesive applicator including an adhesive dispenser to provide adhesive at a pressure and a compliant head adapted to rotate about a symmetry axis is provided. The compliant head includes a permeable material to provide the adhesive to an adhesive layer on a top surface of a substrate. The adhesive applicator may include a driver coupled to move the compliant head so that the symmetry axis forms a trajectory on a substrate. An applicator head including a foam matrix having pores with a pre-selected pore diameter and having a compliant surface to accommodate substrate geometry is also provided. The foam matrix is elastically deformable upon contact with the substrate geometry. A method for applying an adhesive layer to a substrate using an adhesive applicator as above is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272130 | Fluid Applicator - Systems and methods directed to the art of transferring a fluid, such as to a work surface, are provided. A fluid applicator capable of being received within a standard hobby knife handle and used to apply a desired amount of fluid to a work surface. The fluid applicator has a loop end for collecting, supporting, and depositing a fluid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272131 | Hot Melt and Pressure Sensitive Adhesives that Include Highly-Plasticized Cellulose Esters and Methods and Articles Relating Thereto - Highly-plasticized cellulose esters may be useful as adhesives, including for use in producing laminates. For example, producing a laminate may include providing an adhesive melt that comprises an adhesive that comprises a cellulose ester and a plasticizer, the plasticizer included in an amount of about 30% to about 75% by weight of the adhesive; applying the adhesive melt to a substrate; and allowing the adhesive melt to cool so as to yield a laminate on the substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272132 | Complexometric Precursors Formulation Methodology for Industrial Production of High Performance Fine and Ultrafine Powders and Nanopowders for Specialized Applications - A method of forming a powder M | 2014-09-18 |
20140272133 | CORROSION CONTROL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MITIGATING CORROSION - Corrosion inhibitor compositions are provided that can include a mixture of one or more transition metals, one or more organic phosphates, one or more inorganic phosphates, optionally a dispersant, and hydroxyphosphono acetic acid and/or salts thereof. Methods of mitigating or inhibiting corrosion of housing or conduits containing aqueous mediums are also disclosed. The methods can include the steps of pretreating the metal conduit with a mixture of one or more transition metals, one or more organic phosphates, one or more inorganic phosphates, and hydroxyphosphono acetic acid, introducing an aqueous medium into the metal conduit, and injecting a mixture of one or more transition metals, one or more organic phosphates, one or more inorganic phosphates, and hydroxyphosphono acetic acid and/or salts thereof into the aqueous medium. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272134 | COMPOSITE POLYAMIDE MEMBRANE DERIVED FROM CARBOXYLIC ACID CONTAINING ACYL HALIDE MONOMER - A method for making a composite polyamide membrane comprising the step of applying polyfunctional amine and acid halide monomers to a surface of a porous support and interfacially polymerizing the monomers to form a thin film polyamide layer. The method further includes the step of conducting the interfacial polymerization in the presence of: a carboxylic acid monomer comprising an aliphatic or aromatic moiety substituted with single carboxylic acid functional group and at least one acyl halide functional group, and a tri-hydrocarbyl compound. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272135 | DEPOSITION INJECTION MASKING - In deposition devices, a precursor is directed at a substrate within a deposition chamber, and a block plate comprising a set of block plate apertures adjusts the direction and volume of the outflowing precursor. However, arrangements of block plate apertures that are suitable for some deposition scenarios (such as one type of precursor) are unsuitable for other deposition scenarios, resulting in precursor deposition that is undesirably thick, thin, or inconsistent. A set of block plate masks positioned over respective zones of the block plate are adjustable to align a set of masking apertures with respect to the block plate apertures, such as by operating a block plate motor to rotate a ring-shaped block plate mask over a cylindrical zone of the block plate. This configuration enables adjustable exposure of the block plate apertures to control the adjusted outflow of precursor through the block plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272136 | Chemical Vapor Deposition of Graphene Using a Solid Carbon Source - Aspects of the invention are directed to a method of forming a film on a substrate. The substrate and a solid carbon source are placed into a reactor. Subsequently, both the substrate and the solid carbon source are heated. Optionally, one or more process gases may be introduced into the reactor to help drive the formation of the film. The film comprises graphene. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272137 | Method for Growth of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes on Diamond Substrates - Method of growing carbon nanotubes which are substantially vertically aligned on a diamond-based substrate via a chemical vapor deposition system utilizing an iron-based catalyst is disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272138 | Method To Control Corrosion Of A Metal Surface Using Alkyl Sulfamic Acids Or Salts Thereof - The present invention provides a method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal surface with at least one alkyl sulfamic acid or salt thereof to the metal surface in an amount effective to inhibit corrosion of the metal surface. The alkyl sulfamic acid or salt thereof can be applied in any suitable manner to the metal surface, for example, flowing, coating, sponging, wiping, spraying, painting, showering, and/or misting. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272140 | Acoustic Ceiling Popcorn Texture Materials, Systems, and Methods - An actuator for forming a texture layer on a target surface has a housing, a trigger, and an adapter. The housing supports the trigger for pivoting movement between first and second trigger positions. The housing supports the adapter member for sliding movement between first and second adapter positions. The trigger engages the adapter to displace the adapter from the first adapter position to the second adapter position as the trigger moves from the first trigger position to the second trigger position. The adapter engages a valve assembly such that the valve assembly is in closed and open configurations when the adapter is in the first and second adapter positions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272141 | Metallic Ink Composition and Writing Instrument Containing Same - Metallic ink compositions for use in capillary-action markers are provided. More particularly, a metallic ink composition includes a polar solvent, an encapsulated metallic pigment, and a resin component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272142 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BINDERY SYSTEMS - Imaging apparatus and methods for bindery systems. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes a platform having a plurality of openings to provide suction through a surface of the platform and a first track that moves across the surface of the platform. The first track has a plurality of apertures to fluidly couple the suction to an upper surface of the first track. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272143 | METHOD FOR FLAME RETARDING COMPOSITION - The present invention teaches a flame retardation composition. The composition comprises: Ammonium Polyphosphate, Sodium Borate, Boric Acid, 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution used as Biocide, and Distilled Water. A homogeneous flame retarding composition solution is processed by mixing the referenced composition compounds in distilled water. The flame retarding composition solution is coated on to be protected substrate surfaces against flame retardation. The materials coated with flame retarding composition solution fully satisfy flammability test under the Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 25.853(a) vertical burn test, and Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 25.853(d) heat release test. The utility of the present invention extends to numerous commercial and non-commercial applications. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272144 | STABLE CATALYSTS FOR ELECTROLESS METALLIZATION - Aqueous catalysts of nanoparticles of precious metals and stabilizers of flavonoid derivatives are used to electrolessly plate metal on non-conductive substrates. Such substrates include printed circuit boards. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272146 | Paint to be Sprayed on the Surface of a Slim Tube-Shaped Bamboo Product and a Spraying Method Thereof - A paint for spraying on bamboo products, such as on the exterior surface of a slim tube-shaped bamboo product, is a nonaqueous acrylic-based paint including 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more flatting powders, 50 to 55 percent by weight of one or more acrylic resins, 1 to 5 percent by weight of one or more leveling agents, 13 to 16 percent by weight of one or more ester solvents, 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more alcohol solvents, and 8 to 10 percent by weight of one or more ether solvents. After application of the wet paint composition, the solvents evaporate leaving a film of the acrylic resins, flatting powders, and leveling agents. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272147 | METHOD AND FINISH FOR CONCRETE WALLS - A method for forming a uniform texture concrete wall using Shotcrete or other pneumatically projected concrete materials. The method generally includes forming an exterior face mixture from a concrete mixture wherein the large aggregates are removed such that when the face mixture is pneumatically applied to a base structure, the face mixture defines a uniform surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272148 | FORMULATIONS FOR APPLYING A HYDROPHOBIC FILM TO A SUBSTRATE - A composition is provided that includes a universal hydrophobic active ingredient of modified silicone polymer forming a microemulsion in water, and a water miscible organic solvent to produce a clear and transparent solution that cleans and leaves a hydrophobic film on a glass substrate when dried. A process of applying the same is also provided. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272149 | Modification of substrate surfaces with polymer coatings - A process for forming a polymer film on a substrate through an intermediate organometallic layer is disclosed. A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) containing an initiator for living polymerization such as controlled radical polymerization is formed on the organometallic layer followed by living polymerization such as controlled radical polymerization of a polymerizable monomer component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272150 | Fluorocarbon polymer coatings prepared by living polymerization - A process for forming a fluorocarbon polymer film on a substrate is disclosed. A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) containing an initiator for living polymerization such as controlled radical polymerization is formed on the surface of the substrate followed by living polymerization such as controlled radical polymerization of a polymerizable fluorocarbon monomer component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272151 | FAST SET, SOLVENT BOURNE CEMENT BASED COATING - The present invention is directed to cement-based coating compositions providing a stable, hard, fast setting and drying cement coating. In particular, the cement-based coating includes a low-flashing, VOC-exempt solvent in combination with cement materials, aggregates, resins and other optional components. Methods of making, application and use of the cement coating composition are further disclosed herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272152 | AGENT FOR IMPARTING ANTI-BACTERIAL/ANTI-FUNGAL PROPERTIES, FIBER PROCESSING AGENT, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR ANTI-BACTERIAL/ANTI-FUNGAL FIBER - An object of the present invention is to make it possible that a pyridine antibacterial/antifungal agent is dispersed stably in a liquid for appropriate impartation of the pyridine antibacterial/antifungal agent to fibers, and that when fibers are processed with the agent which is mixed with various other treating agents such as dyes and softeners, there is no negative influences on the process of the fibers for imparting antibacterial/antifungal properties. An antibacterial/antifungal properties-imparting agent contains a pyridine antibacterial/antifungal agent; a modified polysaccharide having reduced hydroxyl groups; and a wetting agent; but does not contain a surfactant. After applying the antibacterial/antifungal properties-imparting agent to fibers, the fibers undergo a heating process. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272153 | FREE STANDING POLYMERIC FILMS - Polymeric compositions comprising polyvinylidene fluoride and one or more acrylic components are described. The compositions can be formed into films which do not require a carrier or other backing. Also described are methods for forming the films and applications for the films. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272154 | MELT FORMULATION PROCESS FOR PREPARING STRUCTURED ORGANIC FILMS - Processes for preparing structured organic films (SOFs) comprising a plurality of segments and a plurality of linkers arranged as a covalent organic framework. The processes for preparing structured organic film may include mixing a plurality of molecular building blocks each comprising a segment and a number of functional groups to form a mixture of molecular building blocks; heating the mixture to form a homogeneous liquid comprising pre-SOFs; depositing the homogeneous liquid comprising pre-SOFs as a wet layer; and drying the wet layer to form a dry SOF from the pre-SOFs. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272155 | AMBIENT CURABLE CORROSION RESISTANT SOL-GEL COATING AND COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coating composition and a method for coating metallic substrates for corrosion resistance. In at least one embodiment, the coating composition comprises acid, metal acetate, epoxy silane, aminosilane and water. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272156 | AQUEOUS ALKYD RESIN EMULSIONS CONTAINING NON-FUGITIVE, REACTIVE EMULSIFYING SURFACTANTS - An aqueous alkyd resin coating composition, comprising (a) at least one alkyd resin as a dispersed phase; (b) an emulsifier based on styrenated phenols that have been converted into reactive surfactants by first reaction with one or more equivalents of an allyl glycidyl ether to provide pendant allyl groups and then oxyalkylated and (c) water. The invention also provides a method for preparing these aqueous alkyd resin coating compositions from solvent borne alkyd compositions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272157 | METHODS OF DISPENSING A VULCANIZABLE MATERIAL - Methods of dispensing a room-temperature one-part or two-part vulcanizable material are disclosed. First, a curing material is supplied in a cartridge and the cartridge is inserted into a dispenser. The material is sprayed from the cartridge by actuation of the dispenser such that the material begins curing upon exiting the cartridge. Another method coats an object by positioning the object for coating, supplying a curing material in a cartridge, and inserting the cartridge into the dispenser. The method concludes by spraying from the dispenser the curing material toward the object such that the material begins curing upon exiting the cartridge. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272158 | Semiconductor Polymers - Disclosed is a semiconductor polymer having the following structure: | 2014-09-18 |
20140272159 | Silane containing coatings - Disclosed are corrosion resistant compositions and processes for the preparation thereof that involve the application of a plurality of layers comprised of at least one tetraalkoxysilane and at least one functionalized silane layer to a supporting substrate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272160 | SLOT CURTAIN COATING APPARATUS AND SLOT CURTAIN COATING METHOD - A slot curtain coating apparatus, including: ejecting unit containing coating liquid outlet to eject coating liquid; pair of guiding units, each containing auxiliary water outlet to eject auxiliary water, the guiding units being configured to support both edges of curtain film formed of the coating liquid ejected from the coating liquid outlet along width-direction substantially vertical to flow-down direction of the curtain film, and to guide the curtain film onto support transported; and transporting unit to transport the support, wherein the guiding unit has manifold portion to retain the auxiliary water, and slit portion connecting between the manifold portion and the auxiliary water outlet, the slit portion is composed of straight-line portion, and curved portion to eject the auxiliary water substantially vertically downwards, and curvature radius R of bottom part of the curved portion is 0.5 mm-3 mm, and the curved portion is provided to position at which h=T+R+S is 1.5 mm-5 mm. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272161 | SMALL SCALE MICROENCAPSULATED PIGMENTS AND USES THEREOF - A method is provided for making thermochromic pigments in microcapsules having unusually small particle sizes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272162 | POLYASPARTIC GEL COATS WITH IMPROVED WEATHER AND CHLORINE RESISTANCE - The present invention provides a two-component coating composition comprising as component I (a) an acrylate modified amine functional polyaspartic acid ester having an acrylate/acid ester mixture of greater than 2 to 30 wt. % acrylate; (b) at least one moisture scavenger; (c) at least one deaerator; (d) at least one plasticizer; and optionally (e) a short chain polyol having a hydroxyl value of >100; and as component II one or more aliphatic polyisocyanates. Methods of preparing the coating composition, methods of coating a substrate, and coated substrates are also provided. The coating is particularly suitable as a gel coat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272163 | REPULPABLE AND RECYCLABLE COMPOSITE PACKAGING ARTICLES AND RELATED METHODS - Unexpectedly unique and environmentally friendly composite material structures, storage articles fabricated therefrom, and related methods. The composite structure includes at least one or more fiber-containing layers, such as fiberboard or other layers having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and one or more mineral-containing layers. The mineral-containing layer(s) comprises a thermoplastic bonding agent fixing the mineral particles in place. The fiber-containing layer(s) and mineral-containing layer(s) can be shaped, sized, and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form the storage article. The composite structure can be repulped and recycled without the use of dispersions, emulsions, or aqueous solutions. Further, the composite reduces layer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion compared to polymer layers. The composite structure further has tensile strength and other structural characteristics that allow it to be readily machined into desired storage article forms. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272164 | TUBE COATERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present application provides for coaters, and methods of using coaters, configured to coat tubes, rods or like members. The coaters may include a coating reservoir configured to apply a coating to the exterior surface of such members. The coating reservoir may include at least one void, first and second ends with first and second apertures, respectively, in communication with the at least one void, at least one port in communication with the at least one void, and coating delivery material positioned within the at least one void. The first aperture, second aperture, and coating delivery material may define a coating passageway through the coating reservoir. An engagement portion of the coating delivery material may define the narrowest portion of the coating pathway and be effective in supporting and coating the exterior surface of a member as the member passes, or is passed, through the coating passageway. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272165 | METHODS OF FORMING MODIFIED THERMOPLASTIC STRUCTURES FOR DOWN-HOLE APPLICATIONS, AND RELATED DOWN-HOLE TOOLS - A method of forming a modified thermoplastic structure for a down-hole application comprises forming a thermoplastic structure comprising at least one thermoplastic material formulated for crosslinking using an electron beam process. The thermoplastic structure is exposed to at least one electron beam to crosslink polymer chains of the thermoplastic structure. Other methods of forming a modified thermoplastic structure, and a down-hole tool are also described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272166 | COATING SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED LEADING EDGE EROSION PROTECTION - A gas turbine engine includes airfoils. At least a portion of the airfoils are coated with a coating that provides for erosion and corrosion protection for the portion of the airfoils. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272167 | HIGH TEMPERATURE STABLE AMORPHOUS SILICA-RICH ALUMINOSILICATES - A solid amorphous silica-rich aluminosilicate composition is stable at temperatures up to 1500° C. or above and is capable of sustained use as a coating under high to extreme temperature conditions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272168 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING MULTILAYER ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIER COATINGS - A method of making a multilayer environmental barrier coating for a ceramic matrix composite is provided, comprising the steps of: plasma spray coating an oxide-based bond coat over top of the ceramic matrix composite and depositing a columnar top coat over the oxide-based bond coat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272169 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING MULTILAYER ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIER COATINGS - A method of making a multilayer environmental barrier coating for a ceramic matrix composite is provided, comprising the steps of: plasma spray coating an oxide-based bond coat over top of the ceramic matrix composite and depositing a columnar top coat over the oxide-based bond coat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272170 | Nanoparticle Hybrid Composites by RF Plasma Spray Deposition - A method of fabricating a composite material includes utilizing a radio frequency plasma process to form a plasma plume comprising nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may comprise boron nitride nanoparticles, silicon carbide nanoparticles, beryllium oxide nanoparticles, or carbon nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may comprise nanotubes or other particles depending on the requirements of a particular application. The nanoparticles are deposited on a substrate by directing a plasma plume towards the substrate. The nanoparticles are formed in the plasma plume immediately prior to being deposited on the substrate. The nanoparticles may form a mechanical bond with the fibers in addition to a chemical bond in the absence of a catalyst. The substrate may comprise a fiber fabric that may optionally be coated with a thin layer of metal. Alternatively, the substrate may comprise a solid material such as a metal sheet or plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272171 | TERNARY CERAMIC THERMAL SPRAYING POWDER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THERMAL SPRAYED COATING USING SAID POWDER - The invention describes a method for producing ternary and binary ceramic powders and their thermal spraying capable of manufacturing thermal sprayed coatings with superior properties. Powder contain at least 30% by weight ternary ceramic, at least 20% by weight binary molybdenum borides, at least one of the binary borides of Cr, Fe, Ni, W and Co and a maximum of 10% by weight of nano and submicro-sized boron nitride. The primary crystal phase of the manufactured thermal sprayed coatings from these powders is a ternary ceramic, while the secondary phases are binary ceramics. The coatings have extremely high resistance against corrosion of molten metal, extremely thermal shock resistance and superior tribological properties at low and at high temperatures. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272172 | Method for producing conducting and transparent films from combined graphene and conductive nano filaments - A method of producing a transparent and conductive film, comprising (a) forming aerosol droplets of a first dispersion comprising a first conducting nano filaments in a first liquid; (b) forming aerosol droplets of a second dispersion comprising a graphene material in a second liquid; (c) depositing the aerosol droplets of a first dispersion and the aerosol droplets of a second dispersion onto a supporting substrate; and (d) removing the first liquid and the second liquid from the droplets to form the film, which is composed of the first conducting nano filaments and the graphene material having a nano filament-to-graphene weight ratio of from 1/99 to 99/1, wherein the film exhibits an optical transparence no less than 80% and sheet resistance no higher than 300 ohm/square. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272173 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING PARTICLES ON A CARRIER - Method and apparatus for individually positioning and mounting particles on a target carrier according to a predefined pattern. In particular the particles are spheres of an electrically chargeable material with a diameter in the range of 10 micrometer up to one millimeter and are electrically conductive. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272174 | PATTERN FORMATION METHOD AND PATTERN FORMATION DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method is disclosed. The method includes preparing a substrate having an underlying pattern and a mold having a concave/convex pattern. The method cures the resin in an uncured region and separate the mold from the resin. The curing the resin includes first and second curing processes. When the uncured region is provided in a plurality, the first process includes performing position alignment of the mold with reference to the substrate, determining a positional displacement amount of the concave/convex pattern with reference to the underlying pattern, and curing the resin in the uncured region having the smallest positional displacement amount. The performing, the determining and the curing are repeated until the uncured regions are reduced to one. When the uncured region is one, the second process includes performing position alignment of the mold with reference to the substrate, and curing the resin. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272175 | DUAL CURABLE COMPOSITION - A dual curable composition is provided, comprising a compound represented by formula (I): | 2014-09-18 |
20140272176 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPATIALLY LOCATING LENS COMPONENTS ON A LENS PRECURSOR - This invention provides for Spatial Placement of Lens Components by Spatially Polymerizing portions of Fluent Lens Reactive Media using one or more controlled projections of actinic radiation to a Lens Precursor device. More specifically, the Lens Components Spatially Placed can include one or more of: electrical components, pigment particles, coatings, and active agents. The control of the actinic radiation can include the use of a voxel based lithography method using a digital micromirror device, a laser, or the use of a photomask. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272177 | DISPERSING AGENT, A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DISPERSING AGENT, AN INK, AND A METHOD FOR FORMING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PATTERN - Disclosed is a dispersing agent to be used for dispersing metal particles, comprising a structural unit originating from a compound represented by a general formula of | 2014-09-18 |
20140272178 | MULTI-PLATEN ION IMPLANTER AND METHOD FOR IMPLANTING MULTIPLE SUBSTRATES SIMULTANEOUSLY - An ion implantation apparatus and a method for ion implantation provides for implanting multiple substrates simultaneously. The different substrates are on corresponding platens within an ion implantation chamber or they may be positioned on separate substrate holders on a single oversized platen. The substrates and platen or platens, are translatable with respect to an ion beam, the individual substrates are rotatable and the position of the substrates relative to one another in the ion implantation chamber are movable. By rotating, translating and repositioning substrates during the ion implantation process, the entirety of all substrates are implanted by an ion beam even when the ion beam has a relatively small footprint and a relatively short scan length, compared to the diameters of the substrates undergoing implantation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140272179 | APPARATUS AND TECHNIQUES FOR ENERGETIC NEUTRAL BEAM PROCESSING - A processing system includes a plasma source chamber to generate a plasma; an extraction assembly adjacent the plasma source chamber having an extraction plate and a beam modifier, the extraction plate defining an extraction plate plane and an aperture to extract ions from the plasma source chamber into an ion beam, the beam modifier adjacent to the extraction plate and operative to adjust an ion beam trajectory angle of the ion beam with respect to a perpendicular to the extraction plate plane; and a neutralizer to receive the ion beam extracted by the extraction assembly, convert the ion beam to a neutral beam and direct the neutral beam towards a substrate, the neutralizer having one or more neutralizer plates arranged at a neutralizer plate angle, the extraction assembly and the neutralizer interoperative to provide an ion beam incident angle of the ion beam with respect to the neutralizer plates. | 2014-09-18 |