40th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090242035 | Self Optimizing Odorant Injection System - A system is shown for injecting a chemical, such as an odorant, from a chemical supply into a fluid containing system such as a natural gas pipeline or an LPG pipeline. A tank of odorant is maintained at a pressure above ambient, but below the pressure of the pipeline. An injection conduit communicates the odorant tank with the pipeline. A hydraulic pressure booster is located in the injection conduit for pressurizing the chemical to a pressure above that of the pipeline, the hydraulic booster having a first side which communicates with the chemical in the injection conduit and another, isolated side which is exposed to hydraulic pressure but which is isolated from the chemical being injected. A flow control valve may be located within the injection conduit for metering chemical to be injected into the pipeline. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242036 | Directed-flow conduit - Device including channel having channel input and output. Channel has interior channel surface extending along channel path from channel input to output. In one implementation, channel includes plurality of channel sections in serial communication along channel path. Each of channel sections includes first internal circumference spaced apart along channel path from second internal circumference, in each of channel sections the first and second internal circumferences being substantially different. Each of channel sections includes sub-surface of interior channel surface. At least region of sub-surface of each channel section includes distribution of raised micro-scale features. As another implementation, at least first region of interior channel surface includes distribution of raised micro-scale features interrupted by plurality of raised barriers spaced apart along channel path on interior channel surface. Each raised barrier extends on interior channel surface in directions partially transverse to and partially parallel to longitudinal axis. Method also provided. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242037 | FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A TORCH - A fuel delivery system for a torch comprising a first container configured to contain a reactant gas under pressure, a second container configured to contain a combustible substance under ambient pressure, and a third container configured to contain a propellant gas under pressure, the third container being in fluid communication with the second container to selectively pressurize the second container. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242038 | Multiple fuel system for internal combustion engines - A fuel management system mounted on a vehicle is operative to feed individually or a mixture of grades of relatively low, intermediate, and high autoignition temperature fuels to an associated internal combustion engine. The system includes an on board separation unit (OBS unit) for receiving and separating intermediate autoignition temperature (IAT) fuel into low and high autoignition temperature fuels, LAT and HAT, respectively. The production rate of the LAT and HAT fuels by the OBS unit is controlled to substantially match the consumption requirements of the engine at any given time for the LAT and HAT fuels. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242039 | Ball valve cartridge for use with remote handle - A ball valve cartridge is disclosed. It is especially well suited for freezeless hydrant applications and any other application where it is positioned remotely from a handle or other actuating element. The cartridge contains a ball valve element and an internal stem with a key for rotating the ball valve element between open and closed positions. The stem has rotational stop elements that limit rotational movement of the stem and the ball valve element. In a yard hydrant application, a drain valve can be added to regulate the opening and closing of the drain hole. It has an operational range of a quarter turn or ninety degrees. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242040 | Valve arrangement - A valve arrangement has a valve unit ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242041 | Pressure control valve - For downsizing, cost reduction, and better characteristic, a pressure control valve ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242042 | Safety system for fluid conduit - A safety system for a fluid conduit includes an elongated flexible conduit having a first end and a second end and a central opening running therethrough and capable of transporting a first fluid under pressure. A first valve is located near the first end of the conduit and a second valve is located near the second end of the conduit. Each of the valves is moveable between a closed position and an open position so as to control the flow of the first fluid through the conduit. The central opening of the conduit is surrounded by a conduit wall which extends substantially the entire length of the conduit. A plurality of enclosed channels are located within the conduit wall and extend at least a substantial length of the conduit. A second fluid under pressure is contained in the channels and a sensor is provided for monitoring the pressure of the second fluid within the channels. One or both of the valves are operatively associated with the second fluid and close when the monitored pressure falls below a predetermined level. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242043 | HYDROGEN SUPPLY PRESSURE REGULATOR - Hydrogen gas flow from high pressure storage to a lower pressure hydrogen-using device is managed using one or more axial flow pressure regulators comprising a cup-shaped housing with an inlet for high pressure hydrogen gas at one end of the flow axis and a closure with a low pressure hydrogen outlet at the other end of the flow axis. A piston head with a piston stem are aligned on the flow axis and a hydrogen flow passage is formed up the stem and through the piston head to the hydrogen flow outlet. One or more combinations of a corrugated tubular bellows (or like expansive sealing vessel) with static seals attaching one bellows end to the piston stem or head and the other bellows end to the housing or closure are used to accommodate axial movement of the piston while isolating and containing hydrogen gas flow from a high pressure chamber at a flow entrance to the piston stem to a low hydrogen pressure chamber at the piston head and closure outlet. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242044 | Pressure Regulators for Beverage Dispensers - Pressure regulators for beverage dispensers of the type using a high pressure gas cartridge such a CO | 2009-10-01 |
20090242045 | FLUID BALANCING RELIEF VALVE WITH GROOVED PROCESS SURFACE - A valve includes: a body including: a wall defining a process surface, a process void in the process surface adapted to communicate with fluid at process pressure, and at least two vent voids in the wall separate from the process void; an inlet port in fluid communication with the process void; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the vent void; a reference housing adapted to communicate with fluid at reference pressure; and a membrane constrained between the body and the reference housing with its process side substantially coplanar with the process surface. The process surface incorporates at least one groove therein which defines a flow path between the near vicinity of the process void and the near vicinity of the vent voids. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242046 | Valve module - A system for pressurizing and exhausting a vented chamber is disclosed. The present disclosure includes a unitary module having two integrated valves for each supported chamber, a single inlet port for each chamber, a single vent exhaust port and a single pressurized port. In addition, a number of pressure gauge ports are provided to allow the pressure at various points to be monitored. In addition, the unitary module optionally includes a leak check port. Using this port, the operator can test the integrity of all valves within the module. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242047 | Multi-jet manifold - Devices, systems and methods for improved multi-jet manifolds for spas, spa accessories and plumbing components are provided. A spa manifold with a first elongated pipe structure with a plurality of arms, a plurality of pipe segments sized to fit one or more of the first pipe arms, and a second elongated pipe structure with a plurality of arms is provided. A plurality of housing pipe segments attached to the remainder of the manifold is also provided, with the housing segments sized to house a jet and/or other spa accessories. A system for providing water and/or air to a grouping of jets and/or spa accessories through at least one manifold is also provided. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242048 | STRUCTURED POLYDIORGANOSILOXANE POLYAMIDE CONTAINING DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices including a polydiorganosiloxane polyamide containing material having a microstructured surface are disclosed herein. Such devices can optionally include a flex circuit attached to the microstructured surface and can be useful, for example, in fluid handling applications. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242049 | PARTS ASSEMBLY - A parts assembly includes a housing including a first part assembly hole on which a first apparatus component is assembled, the first apparatus component being fixed to the housing by means of a caulking for forming a caulking portion by a deformation of a bearing surface of the housing on which the first apparatus component is seated. The housing includes a second part assembly hole provided in the vicinity of the caulking portion and on which a second apparatus component is assembled. The housing includes a sacrificial deformation portion deformed by a force applied to the housing when the bearing surface is deformed by means of the caulking, the sacrificial deformation portion attenuating a force propagated to a portion including the second part assembly hole where the second apparatus component is assembled. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242050 | Hydraulic Control Apparatus - A hydraulic control apparatus | 2009-10-01 |
20090242051 | Internal assembly for a faucet - The invention is an internal assembly for a faucet comprising an independent base portion; a main body portion; a sealing element; at least one discharge element; a handle that an operator actuates to deliver water at a desired temperature through the discharge element; an annulus, and a radial seal. The main body portion includes a lower disk. The lower disk has a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet and a mixed water outlet. An intermediate disk is positioned adjacent the lower disk. The intermediate disk has a recessed mixing cavity, and further has a dual lobe sealing element to provide the mixing cavity with an arcuate configuration. An upper disk is positioned adjacent to the intermediate disk, and has a central aperture and at least one engaging member that operably couples the upper disk to the intermediate disk. A seat is positioned adjacent the upper disk, and the seat has a central opening. A post and a fixing element, including a flange and an opening, receive a portion of the actuator ball of a joystick, and facilitate operable connection of the joystick with the upper disk. A joystick having a shaft extends through the seat opening, and through the main body. The joystick has a depending actuator that is received in the upper disk aperture to operably connect the joystick to the upper disk. Actuation of the joystick results in movement of the upper disk and intermediate disk, to vary the position of the mixing cavity relative to the hot and cold water inlets. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242052 | TEMPERATURE ADJUSTABLE MIXING VALVE - A temperature adjustable water mixing valve having a cold water inlet, a cold water outlet, a hot water inlet, a mixing water outlet, and a valve core configured to open or close water channels. The temperature adjustable water mixing valve further includes a pressure relief channel between the cold water inlet and a port connected with a water storage device. The channel is equipped with a check valve allowing water to flow from the water storage device to the cold water inlet. The temperature adjustable water mixing valve opens the check valve to discharge toward the front-end water source when the inner pressure in the water storage device is high. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242053 | DIVERTER VALVE - A diverter valve for selectively controlling the flow of fluid from a fluid source to one of several fluid outlets includes a fixed ceramic disk fixed to a housing and a rotating ceramic disk retained in the housing against the fixed disk by a retainer. An accessory mount is adhered to the rotating ceramic disk to facilitate connection to accessories and to direct fluid from the valve. Flow passages in the disks cooperate with flow passages in the housing and flow passages in the accessory mount to balance the pressure of fluid flow within the valve against the disks to minimize leaks and prolong durability. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242054 | SELECTABLE DETENT ASSEMBLY WITH NEUTRAL PROTECTION - A selectable detent assembly that has a housing with a plurality of passageways. Within the housing is a selector spool that is disposed within a selector passageway and is rotatable to provide a plurality of rotational positions including a no detent position, a kick down position, and a continuous detent position. A pilot check valve is disposed within the housing and provides a fluid flow path from a pilot passageway to the selector passageway and a detent passageway. A detent arming piston is disposed within the detent passageway and is connected to a directional control valve spool. Thus, depending on the rotational position of the selector spool, the selector spool can either provide a continuous flow path through the selector passageway to a tank, a flow path that is controlled by the axial position of the selector spool or prevent flow to the tank in order to operate the detent arming piston. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242055 | Shower faucet having a second rotating element for pre-setting water temperature - A mixing valve has a first rotating element connected to a valve stem for use as a valve handle, and a second rotating element for pre-setting the valve handle at a desired water temperature position. After presetting, user can turn the valve handle directly to the desired temperature position without trial and error. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242056 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A hydraulic control valve apparatus including a valve body and a hydraulic control valve that is disposed in the valve body in parallel to an upper horizontal surface of the valve body. The hydraulic control valve includes a spool, a biasing member that biases the spool, and a damper chamber that accommodates the biasing member. The valve body includes a drain hole through which a pressurized oil is discharged from the hydraulic control valve, and a first communication passage that allows fluid communication between the drain hole of the valve body and the damper chamber of the hydraulic control valve. The drain hole and the first communication passage are formed on the upper horizontal surface of the valve body. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242057 | TORQUE LIMITING CAP FOR AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE PORTS - A torque-limiting cap ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242058 | Faucet with Accessible Waterway Assembly - Disclosed are faucets having a housing with a hollow main body, a lower inlet, a hollow side arm, and an upper outlet. A control valve is mounted to the side arm. A waterway subassembly is removably mounted in the main body using a catch located in the side arm which is accessible from outside the side arm and moveable between a first position that prevents the waterway from dropping out of the housing lower inlet and a second position that permits the waterway to drop out of the housing lower inlet. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242059 | PDMS MICROFLUIDIC COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF OPERATION OF THE SAME - Component microfluidic devices which are integrated with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic chips, include designs for an electrical and optical pressure gauge, valve, electrostatic and magnetic pumps, alternating or mixing pumps, a solenoid, a magnetometer, a magnetically actuated reversible filter and valve, and a hydrolysis valve. These devices enhance and miniaturize microfluidic control, thereby expanding the available capabilities and allowing complete system miniaturization for handheld diagnostic apparatuses. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242060 | Fluid transportation device having multiple double-chamber actuating structrures - A fluid transportation device includes a flow-gathering module and multiple double-chamber actuating structures. The flow-gathering module includes two surfaces opposed to each other, multiple first flow paths and multiple second flow paths running through the two surfaces, an inlet channel arranged between the two surfaces and communicated with the multiple first flow paths, and an outlet channel arranged between the two surfaces and communicated with the multiple second flow paths. The multiple double-chamber actuating structures are arranged on the flow-gathering module side by side. Each double-chamber actuating structure includes a first chamber and a second chamber symmetrically arranged on the two surface of the flow-gathering module. Each of the first chamber and the second chamber includes a valve cap arranged over the flow-gathering module, a valve membrane arranged between the flow-gathering module and the valve cap, and an actuating member having a periphery fixed on the valve cap. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242061 | Dual-cavity fluid conveying apparatus - A dual-cavity fluid conveying apparatus includes a flow-converging device, a first cavity body, and a second cavity body. The flow-converging device includes two sides corresponding to each other; a first channel and a second channel both passing through the two sides; and an inlet passage and an outlet passage both arranged between the two sides and communicated with the first channel and the second channel, respectively. The first cavity body and the second cavity body are symmetrically disposed at the two sides of the flow-converging device, wherein the first cavity body and the second cavity body each includes a valve cover disposed on one side of the flow-converging device, a valve membrane interposed between the one side of the flow-converging device and the valve cover, and an actuating device disposed circumferentially on the valve cover so as to define, together with the valve cover, a pressure chamber. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242062 | FLUID TRANSFER TUBE - A problem solved by this invention is to enable prevention of damage to a connector in a fluid transfer tube that is made by mounting a connector to an end of a tube, even when an outside air temperature falls below freezing point. The problem is solved as follows. In a fluid transfer tube that is made by mounting pipe joints to ends of a tube that has elasticity, tube connecting portions of the pipe joints and sections of the tube in the vicinity of the tube connecting portions are covered with heat radiation preventing covers to thereby delay freezing of a fluid inside the tube sections that are covered by the heat radiation preventing covers. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242063 | Carbonated Beverage Delivery Tubes and Methods for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers - Carbonated beverage delivery tubes and methods for fabrication having a unitary molded structure to define a smooth beverage intake of decreasing area to a smaller diameter flexible plastic tube, and at the other end of the small diameter plastic tube, a smooth transition through an outward flaring region to decrease the velocity of the beverage without initiating foaming within the carbonated beverage delivery. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242064 | HOSE - The present invention provides a hose. The hose comprises a through hole therethrough and defines at least one recess and at least one convex portion on an outer surface thereof. The at least one recess matches with the at least one convex portion in shape. The hose of the present invention is used to sheath a surface of an object so that the object can be orderly arranged through interconnection of the at least one recess and the at least one convex portion on the outer surface of the hose. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242065 | Small Handling Pole Locking Assembly - In various embodiments, the system includes a tubular female end portion of the first pole section and a male end portion of the second pole section that is insertable into the female end portion. The system additionally includes a locking nut threadingly engaged with the male end portion that is rotatable on the male end portion to longitudinally transition the locking nut into contact with the female end portion to fixedly interlock the male and female end portions. Furthermore, the system includes a biased locking sleeve assembly slidably and rotatably mounted on a locking assembly portion of the second pole. The locking sleeve assembly can include a locking sleeve and a biased plunger slidingly positioned within an interior of the locking sleeve for applying a locking force to the locking nut. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242066 | CABLE ROUTING CONDUIT - A flexible conduit for routing cable between a source and destination is provided herein. The flexible conduit may have a corrugated cover portion and a generally flat attachment portion for attaching the flexible conduit to an attachment surface or nearby structure. It is contemplated that the flexible conduit may flex in the lateral and/or vertical direction such that the flexible conduit may be intricately routed between the source and destination. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be directly attached (e.g., pressure sensitive adhesive, hooks and loops, etc.) to the attachment surface to allow ease of installation without the use of tools. It is also contemplated that the elongate hollow body of the conduit may exhibit a slit opening opposite the attachment portion of the conduit to facilitate non-destructive installation and removal of the cables. It is also contemplated that the attachment portion may be attached to the attachment surface with screws. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242067 | PROCESSES FOR TEXTURED PIPE MANUFACTURER - The present invention relates to processes for textured pipe manufacturer on the outside and/or the inside surfaces for industrial application and aesthetic. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242068 | Apparatus for Cutting a Single Coil and Adjusting Distance thereof - An apparatus for cutting a single coil and adjusting distance thereof includes a longitudinal cut module and an adjustment module. The longitudinal cut module is adapted to cut the spiral coil at an end thereof according to an external diameter of the spiral coil, and to synchronously bend the spiral coil to prevent the spiral coil from departing from the document. The adjustment module synchronously adjusts a distance between the auxiliary shaft and the driving shaft, and a position of the longitudinal cut module. Therefore the winding bearing set and the longitudinal cut module synchronously meet spiral coil with the same diameter. By the aforementioned design, an objective of conveniently assembling spiral coil into the holes drilled on the document is achieved. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242069 | Metal Retained Tension Tie Tool - A tool that installs a metal tie is disclosed. The tool includes a tension mechanism and a tension control system. The tension mechanism tensions the metal tie wrapped around a bundle. The tension control system measures the applied tie tension. The tension control system includes a load cell and a worm cushion that dampens the tension applied to the load cell. The tension mechanism includes a gear train with a worm gear and a worm that distribute the applied tension to the load cell. Once the desired tension has been achieved, the tension mechanism is de-energized and a ball set and cut-off mechanism is activated to set the ball in the metal tie head and to shear a portion of the tensioned metal tie. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242070 | Brewing Mechanism - A dispensing system for injecting a fluid into a number of containers. The dispensing system may include a turret plate for holding the containers and an injection system positioned about the turret plate. The injection system may include a piston for contacting a container. The piston may include an injection surface in communication with an internal spring such that the internal spring forces the injection surface against the container. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242071 | VALVE ACTUATOR FOR ELEVATED WATER TANKS - An outlet conduit extends from an elevated water storage tank for discharging water into the tank of a tanker truck, which truck transports the water to a location of use, such as spraying the water at a construction site for dust control. A manually or remotely controlled valve actuator in a conduit extending from the storage tank controls the flow of water to the tanker truck. Power for operating the valve actuator is provided by batteries and solar panels to recharge the batteries. A remote control, actuated by a driver of the tanker truck, transmits radio frequency signals to the valve actuator to control opening and closing of the valve. A manual override accessible with a chain extending downwardly from the valve actuator may be used in the alternative to the remote control. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242072 | POSITIVE ELECTRODE PLATE FOR ALKALINE STORAGE BATTERY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An alkaline storage battery including a strip-shaped porous metal substrate and a material mixture filled into the substrate. The substrate has an unfilled portion where the material mixture is not filled along at least one of two longitudinal sides of the substrate. The substrate has a weight per unit area of 150 to 350 g/m | 2009-10-01 |
20090242073 | Method for filling electrolyte into battery cell and apparatus for carrying out the method - A method for filling a battery cell with electrolyte, comprising:
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20090242074 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR LIQUID DISPENSING AND STORAGE - A liquid dispensing vending system that includes a closed, integrated system of bottles and dispensing machines. The bottles used with the instant dispensing system are designed to minimize the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other harmful micro organisms. The vending system may be used to dispense water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, water with nutrients, and/or antioxidants, into containers such as rugged bottles capable of being reused many times. The bottles are designed to be refilled by the dispensing machines, and therefore are tampered resistant. The bottles are made of an antimicrobial plastic and their contents are stored under pressure to discourage bacterial and organic growth inside the bottle. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242075 | BOTTLE FILLER - A self sanitizing bottle filler supplying filtered water. The bottle filler utilizes UV light to create ozone in a sealed dispensing chamber after each use. The UV light and ozone sanitize the interior surfaces of the dispensing mechanism and water delivery components. The bottle filler encloses the outlet spout after each use to prevent airborne contamination. The water stream may be illuminated helping users to position a container, preventing spills and splash back. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242076 | APPARATUS FOR THE AUTOMATIC REMOVAL OF SAMPLES FROM A CONTINUOUS FLOW - Apparatus for the automatic removal of samples of water from a continuous flow, having a frame ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242077 | BIOMASS HARVESTER - A biomass harvester is configured to simultaneously clear-cut and gather both free-standing and random-lie biomass. Saw blades and gather aprons are located on arms that extend forwardly from an undercarriage. Cut and gathered biomass is reduced in size by a cutter head on-board and stored by a hopper on-board, thereby reducing the costs associated with using multiple machines to harvest biomass. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242078 | LOG SPLITTER - A log splitter includes a trailer supporting a hydraulic pump, and a splitting beam coupled to the trailer. The splitting beam includes a housing maintaining a reservoir communicating with the hydraulic pump, and a hydraulic ram coupled to the housing, where the hydraulic ram is in communication with the reservoir and the hydraulic pump. The splitting beam is movable relative to the trailer between a first splitting position adjacent to the trailer and a second splitting position in which the splitting beam is displaced away from the trailer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242079 | METHOD FOR TREATING METAL SURFACES BY CARBOXYLATION, USE OF THE METHOD FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTION AGAINST CORROSION, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHAPED METAL SHEET THUS CARBOXYLATED - The invention relates to a method for the carboxylation conversion of a metal surface under oxidising conditions in relation to the metal, consisting in bringing the metal into contact with a hydro-organic or aqueous bath containing a mixture of organic acids. The invention is characterised in that; the organic acids comprise saturated linear carboxylic acids having between 10 and 18 carbon atoms; the mixture comprises a binary or ternary mixture of such acids; the respective proportions of said acids are such that (i) for a binary mixture x±5%−y±5%, wherein x and y represent the respective proportions, in molar percentages, of the two acids in a mixture with the composition of the eutectic and (ii) for a ternary mixture x±3%−y±3%−z±3%, wherein x, y and z represent the respective proportions, in molar percentages, of the three acids in a mixture with the composition of the eutectic; and the concentration of the mixture in the bath is greater than or equal to 20 g/l. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242080 | PHOSPHATE-TREATED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making a phosphate-treated galvanized steel sheet, including forming a phosphate film on the surface of a galvanized layer of a galvanized steel sheet using a phosphate treatment solution containing Zn | 2009-10-01 |
20090242081 | Aluminum Treatment Composition - An aqueous conversion coating composition for treating metal substrates such as aluminum, aluminum alloys, zinc, zinc alloys, magnesium, magnesium alloys and steel to provide a conversion coating thereon. The conversion coating composition comprises a) a source of aluminum ions; b) a fluoro compound; c) at least one pH adjuster; d) a source of Group VIB metal ions selected from the group consisting of tungstate ions and trivalent chromium ions; and e) optionally, a preservative. The conversion coating composition provides a corrosion resistant coating on the metal surface and improves the adhesion of subsequently applied layers. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242082 | Fe-Based Amorphous Alloy Strip - The present invention provides a Fe—B—Si system amorphous alloy thin strip excellent in high magnetic flux density, thermal stability, amorphous formability improved workability and low core loss. The present invention further provides a Fe—B—Si system amorphous alloy thin strip which has the reduced cost without using high purity iron resources such as an electrolytic iron as iron resources used in an amorphous alloy thin strip, and also has core loss less than 0.10 W/kg at W | 2009-10-01 |
20090242083 | IRON-BASED ALLOY HAVING SHAPE MEMORY PROPERTIES AND SUPERELASTICITY AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD - An iron-based alloy having shape memory properties and superelasticity, which has a composition comprising 25-35% by mass of Ni, 13-25% by mass of Co, 2-8% by mass of Al, and 1-20% by mass in total of at least one selected from the group consisting of 1-5% by mass of Ti, 2-10% by mass of Nb and 3-20% by mass of Ta, the balance being substantially Fe and inevitable impurities, and a recrystallization texture substantially comprising a γ phase and a γ′ phase, particular crystal orientations of the γ phase being aligned, and the difference between a reverse transformation-finishing temperature and a martensitic transformation-starting temperature being 100° C. or less in the thermal hysteresis of martensitic transformation and reverse transformation. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242084 | Method for Producing a Shaft for Compressors - A method for the production of steels is provided. A heat treatment is carried out, in which the steel is hardened in water twice at different high temperatures, and subsequently subjected to an annealing treatment. It has been shown that the steel 26NiCrMoV14-5 has a high subzero toughness. In one aspect, the steel is usable down to a temperature of at least minus 170° C. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242085 | DUAL PHASE STEEL SHEET WITH GOOD BAKE-HARDENING PROPERTIES - A dual phase steel sheet with good bake-hardening properties is provided. The steel sheet is characterized in containing (in terms of percent by mass) C: no less than 0.06% and less than 0.25%; Si+Al: 0.5 to 3%; Mn: 0.5 to 3%; P: no more than 0.15%; and S: no more than 0.02%; and also meeting the following condition (in terms of space factor) that retained austenite is at least 3%, bainite is at least 30%, and ferrite is no more than 50%, and further characterized in differing in stress larger than 50 MPa before and after application of 2% pre-strain and ensuing heat treatment for paint baking at 170° C. for 20 minutes. The steel sheet has well-balanced strength and workability, exhibits good bake-hardening properties at the time of paint baking, and offers good resistance to natural aging. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242086 | MICROSTRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION OF AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES - A process for hot stamping a steel component is described. The hot stamping process enables the formation of one or more regions of the component to exhibit specific physical properties different than other regions of the component. The various processes are particularly well suited for forming a variety of automobile structural members. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242087 | EXTRUDED MEMBER OF ALUMINUM ALLOY EXCELLING IN FLEXURAL CRUSHING PERFORMANCE AND CORROSION RESISTANCE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An extruded member of Al—Mg—Si aluminum alloy specially composed of Mg, Si, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ti, etc. which has the equiaxed re-crystallized grain structure in which intergranular precipitates 1 μm or lager are separate from one another at large average intervals and there are many cube orientations over the entire thickness region thereof so that it excels in both flexural crushing performance and corrosion resistance. The extruded member is suitable for use as automotive body reinforcement members which need outstanding lateral crushing performance under severe collision conditions as well as good corrosion resistance. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242088 | ALUMINUM ALLOY SHEET SUPERIOR IN PAINT BAKING HARDENABILITY AND INVULNERABLE TO ROOM TEMPERATURE AGING, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF - An aluminum alloy sheet of specific Al—Mg—Si composition, which, owing to preliminary aging treatment under adequate conditions, has a specific metallographic structure in which there are a large number of clusters of specific size (each being an aggregate of atoms) expressed in terms of number density, which, when observed under a transmission electron microscope of 1,000,000 magnifications, appear as dark contrast in the bright field image. It is superior in paint baking hardenability and is invulnerable to room temperature aging during storage for a comparatively long period of 1 to 4 months. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242089 | Golf club head cover with snap closure - There is provided a golf club cover with a magnetized snap closure that provides a functional but convenient and attractive method for affixing and removing a cover from the head of a golf club, particularly a putter. A golfer need only align the golf club, such as by pointing the tip of a putter head toward the opening in the cover, and then quickly push the club head right through the opening and into an internal cavity of the cover. Two matching arm fasteners are disposed in opposing flaps of the cover. The arm fastener includes a flange portion and a magnet with the magnets serving to maintain the arm fasteners in a generally engaged position. Movement of the club shaft toward the interior of the cover will cause the magnetic snap closure to briefly open so as to allow the shaft to pass through the closure. Then, once the shaft has passed the closure, meaning that the head of the club has reached its resting place in the cover cavity, the snap closure then automatically (magnetically) closes so as to secure the golf club cover around the club head. In order to remove the club from the cover, the user quickly pulls the club away, which sufficiently opens the snap closure and allows the club to be extricated from the cover. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242090 | Pneumatic Tire - A pneumatic tire has main grooves | 2009-10-01 |
20090242091 | TIRE WITH RUBBER TREAD OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL ZONES WITH GRADUATED PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - The invention relates to a tire having a rubber tread comprised of cap/base construction where the tread cap layer provides the running surface of the tread and the tread base layer underlies the tread cap layer and thereby provides a transition between the tread cap layer and the tire carcass. For this invention, the tread cap layer is comprised of a plurality of individual circumferential load-bearing zones of rubber compositions, which exhibit graduated physical properties, and which extend from the outer running surface of the tread cap layer radially inward to said tread base layer. In one aspect, the zoned rubber tread cap layer and rubber tread base layer are co-extruded together to form a unit as an integral tread rubber composite. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242092 | WHEEL END ASSEMBLY HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a wheel end assembly having a high temperature warning system for giving a warning in the event that the temperature in the assembly reaches a predetermined value such as caused by hub bearing failure or a brake related failure. In one embodiment the system may be a stand-alone system for installation on any vehicle such as a trailer. In another embodiment the system may be combined with an automatic tire inflation system. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242093 | Interface Disc for a Vehicle Wheel - Interface disc for a vehicle wheel, comprising: | 2009-10-01 |
20090242094 | PNEUMATIC TIRE - A pneumatic tire in which the average peel strength between the surface of (A) a layer of a single-layered or multi-layered film of a thermoplastic resin and (B) a rubbery elastic layer, which are used as the inner liner layer, is 6 kN/m or greater at −20° C., i.e., a pneumatic tire exhibiting excellent average peel strength between the surface of layer (A) and layer (B), which are used in combination as the inner liner layer exhibiting excellent gas barrier property and flexibility, at a low temperature and at the room temperature, is provided. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242095 | System for reducing acoustic energy - A sound insulator, including an assembly of connected particles, wherein the connected particles include particles adjacent to one another that are adhered to one another. The particles that are adhered to one another include particles of random shapes and random sizes and having respective diameters falling within a range from about a quarter of a millimeter to about four millimeters. The particles that are adhered to one another are adhered such that they form a sound suppression blanket. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242096 | MULTI TIME AND INDEX HEAT PRESS - A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes a support arm adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position with respect to a lower platen. An electromagnet is disposed proximate the support arm and configured to selectively secure the upper platen in the closed position. Another electromagnet, which may be disposed proximate a base member, is configured selectively to secure the upper platen in a partially open position. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242097 | QUALITATIVELY SELECTIVE RECIPROCATING PEEL PLATE FOR LABELING - A peel plate assembly that functions in a normal position of being extended for the purposes of peeling labels from a supply web and directing them toward containers, but which can be retracted selectively by reciprocation when a label is identified as incorrect or faulty, thereby leaving faulty or incorrect labels on the label supply web at least until they are removed from the active site of label application. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242098 | Registered stretch laminate and methods for forming a registered stretch laminate - An elastic netting like product is carried between two outer layers of material, such as nonwoven or non-stretch material, which are bonded together at the open areas of the netting like structure. The resulting laminate allows for the outer layers of the laminate to be directly bonded to each other without the stretch engine material being introduced into the bond. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242099 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A PIEZOSTACK DEVICE - A method of producing a piezostack device including multiple piezoelectric ceramic layers of a crystal-orientated ceramic and multiple electrode-containing layers laminated alternately. A raw material mixture is prepared in the mixing step, as an anisotropically shaped powder of oriented particles and a reactive raw powder are mixed. The anisotropically shaped powder and the reactive raw powder are then mixed in amounts at a stoichiometric ratio giving an isotropic perovskite compound, and a Nb | 2009-10-01 |
20090242100 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - A method for manufacturing a honeycomb structure includes providing a raw material composition for producing silicon carbide including a silica powder and at least one of a carbon powder and a carbon source polymer. The raw material composition is molded to produce a honeycomb molded body having cell walls extending along a longitudinal direction of the honeycomb molded body to define cells. The honeycomb molded body is degreased to obtain a honeycomb degreased body. The honeycomb degreased body is fired to manufacture a honeycomb structure including at least one porous silicon carbide sintered body. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242101 | BONDING AGENT, ALUMINUM NITRIDE COMPOSITE BODY, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A bonding agent is provided which includes a flux containing either calcium aluminate or calcium oxide and aluminum oxide and aluminum nitride powder. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242102 | FEEDING APPARATUS - The feeding apparatus is provided with a first feeding section for feeding a long-formed sheet in the longitudinal direction of the sheet, a second feeding section for feeding the long-formed sheet delivered from the first feeding section in a direction intersecting obliquely with the feeding direction of the first feeding section and a control section for controlling the first feeding section and the second feeding section so that the second feeding section starts to operate before the leading end of the long-formed sheet delivered from the first feeding section is in contact with the second feeding section. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242103 | Method and a plant for manufacturing tyres - A plant includes a carcass-assembling line in which carcass structures are formed through assembling of semifinished products, and a carcass building line in which carcass structures are built through laying of elementary components onto a carcass-building support including an inflatable bladder set in an inflated condition. Belt structures possibly provided with a tread band and produced separately are each coaxially disposed around a built carcass structure on the building support and applied thereto following a radial expansion of the inflatable bladder. In a vulcanisation mould, the building support is submitted to an over-inflation step to press the tyre against the inner walls of the mould. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242104 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FIBER COMPOSITE - The object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a fiber composite excellent in lightweight and rigidity. The present method is one for producing fiber composite having a structure in which reinforcing fibers are bonded with a thermoplastic resin, is characterized in that said reinforcing fiber is at least one of a plant fiber and an inorganic fiber, and comprises a feeding process in which a thermally expandable capsule ( | 2009-10-01 |
20090242105 | POLYMER FILM STRETCHING METHOD - A front end portion of a following film is superimposed on a rear end portion of a preceding film to form a superimposed portion, and is joined thereto by a double-sided adhesive tape. The length of the double-sided adhesive tape in a film conveyance direction is shorter than that of the superimposed portion. The double-sided adhesive tape adheres to the rear end portion with leaving a rear space from a rear edge, and to the front end portion with leaving a front space from a front edge. The length of the rear space in the film conveyance direction is a maximum shrinkage of a first area, being a part of the front end portion superimposed on the rear space, or more. Likewise, the length of the front space in the film conveyance direction is a maximum shrinkage of a second area or more. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242106 | PRE-OPERATIVE SURGICAL SITE MARKING WITH A TEMPORARY CUSTOMIZABLE TATTOO - The present invention provides devices and methods for clearly and consistently marking a patient prior to a procedure. In particular, the invention provides a temporary tattoo for marking a patient at a site of a procedure. The tattoo may indicate any information that would be helpful to a medical practitioner clearly and consistently mark a patient for a procedure. In some embodiments, the tattoo may indicate types of information including, but not limited to, information indicative of the laterality of the procedure, the type of procedure, the medical practitioner, the institution, or the department. In certain embodiments, the tattoo may indicate the location of the procedure with a “yes”. In other embodiments, the invention provides a method for marking a patient at the site of a procedure. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242107 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRING SUBSTRATE - A method includes the steps of providing a first tape base material on a single side of a stiffener substrate, forming, on the stiffener substrate, a cavity for accommodating a semiconductor chip therein, inserting the stiffener substrate in the cavity and providing the stiffener substrate on the first tape base material, sealing the semiconductor chip and the stiffener substrate with a sealing resin, and removing the first tape base material and forming a build-up layer on a tape removing surface. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242108 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRINTED AND LAMINATED BED AND BED LINER - A method of manufacturing a printed, laminated pickup truck bed and bed liner includes the steps of forming by extrusion or another process a single or double layer substrate of a desired thickness and strength. If a single layer, it will preferably be formed of a thermoplastic material such as high density polyethylene (HDPE). If a double layer, the lower layer may be HDPE or HDPE reinforced with random fibers or a fibrous material to improve its strength and ruggedness. Additionally, a cast or blow film upon which may be printed a desired pattern such as, for example, camouflage or indicia, is utilized as the top layer of the material. The two or three layers are laminated together either with or without the use of an adhesive and then formed into a bed or bed liner by a thermoforming process. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242109 | MECHANICAL ADHESION OF COPPER METALLIZATION TO DIELECTRIC WITH PARTIALLY CURED EPOXY FILLERS - In some embodiments, an improved mechanical adhesion of copper metallization to dielectric with partially cured epoxy fillers is presented. In this regard, a substrate build-up film is introduced having epoxy material and a plurality of epoxy microspheres, wherein an interior of the microspheres is not fully cured. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242110 | Method for manufacturing polarizer - A method for manufacturing a polarizer includes: transferring a ridge-trough pattern with a mold onto a surface of a substrate formed with a transparent medium; forming a metal layer so as to at least fill a trough portion of the ridge-trough pattern transferred on the substrate; grinding the metal layer and a ridge portion of the ridge-trough pattern transferred on the substrate to form a periodic pattern of a material of the metal layer and the transparent medium, where a period of the ridge-trough pattern is not longer than a wavelength of an incident light flux. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242111 | METHOD FOR DICING WAFER AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING LIQUID-DISCHARGING HEAD USING THE DICING METHOD - A method for dicing a wafer having a first face in which opening are arranged along dicing streets. The method includes a step of affixing a dicing tape to the first face such that the dicing tape lies over the openings and adhesive regions of the dicing tape are exposed in the openings and a step of treating the dicing tape to reduce the adhesive strength of the adhesive regions. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242112 | MATRICES WITH AN IDENTIFICATION FOR PRODUCING DECORATING DRESSINGS - A die for the production of a surface-structured coating (finish) which can be bonded to a sheet-like substrate, in particular a leather, an imitation leather material, a textile material or a wood surface, and which is formed by application of a liquid plastic material to the surface of the die and subsequent solidification of the plastic material, the die having a surface structure corresponding to the surface structure of the coating, the surface comprising, on a substrate, surface structure elements which are arranged in a screen and may be in the form of elevations or depressions, wherein the surface structure of the die has an identification with the surface structure differing from the environment. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242113 | GEL POLYMER ELECTROLYTES - An electrochromic cell is disclosed which can include a first electrically conducting transparent electrode bonded to an electrochemically formed first electrochromic electrode on the surface of the electrode; a second electrically conducting transparent electrode bonded to an electrochemically formed second electrochromic electrode on the surface of the second electrode and a transparent gel polymer electrolyte formed from one or more macromomoners mixed with a plasticizer and an electrolyte salt, the gel polymer electrolyte in contact with both the first and second electrochromic electrodes; the first and second electrochromic electrodes are separated from each other. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242114 | RECORDING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED MATTER USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a recording material comprising a plastic layer and an ink receiving layer sequentially laminated on a supporting body in such a manner that the supporting body and the plastic layer are delaminatable. By having such a structure, the recording material enables high-quality printing even when printing such as inkjet printing is performed on a substrate which is composed of a resin other than PVC. It also exhibits excellent scratch resistance and tamper resistance. The invention also provides a method for easily and productively manufacturing a printed matter or a card using such a recording material. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242115 | Method of manufacturing insertion portion of endoscope - The present invention provides a simple method of manufacturing an insertion portion of an endoscope. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242116 | MICRO-FLUIDIC INTERCONNECTOR - A method of bonding a capillary tube made of a thermally deformable material to a passage in a glass wafer comprising the steps of treating the surface of the capillary tube to render the surface bondable and wettable by a conventional epoxy resin; inserting a support inside the capillary to prevent inward deformation of the capillary during subsequent fabricating steps; inserting the supported capillary inside the port on the wafer; heating an end of the capillary proximate a bottom portion of the port to effect melting of a portion of the heated end of the capillaries; moving the melted end of the capillary into contact with a wall of the port at a desired location for the capillary in the port, thus forming a temporary seal between the capillary and the wall of the port; and introducing an epoxy around the capillary to bind the capillary to the wafer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242117 | Bead positioning tool - The present invention is directed towards a bead positioning device comprising two tools used position small embellishments onto jewelry, scrapbooks, containers and clothing. Each tool has an adhesive member and a positioning member. The positioning member comprises a plurality of prongs. In use, the embellishment is secured to the adhesive member of the first tool. Once secured, the positioning member of the second tool is used to remove the embellishment from the first tool and position the embellishment onto the desired location. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242118 | Self-Priming Surfacing Composition for Finished Surfaces - A surfacing composition made of recycled paint, which requires no priming, has a non-reflective “flat” appearance, and is partially composed of dried paint. The composition provides a useful application for used or excess household paint, which would otherwise require special methods of disposal and potentially create future toxic cleanup problems. The composition is made of granular dried paint and a water-based sealer, which can be spread on a surface to repair imperfections. The surface can then be finished, and no priming is required. Due to the composition's flat appearance, the patch does not display any characteristic sheen where the repair has been made. The composition provides a simple means of recycling paint, and provides a simple and inexpensive means of repairing imperfections in walls and other surfaces while saving the step of priming the patch before painting or repainting. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242119 | CONNECTION BETWEEN COMPOSITES WITH NON-COMPATIBLE PROPERTIES AND METHOD FOR PREPARATION - A connection between composites with non-compatible properties and a method of preparing of such connections are provided. The composites comprise first and second type fibres, respectively, as well as resin. The connection comprises a transition zone between the composites having a layered structure. The transition zone may optionally comprise a transition member and the transition member may optionally be integrated with one or more of the composites. Examples of non-compatible properties where the present connection will be appreciated are great differences in stiffness, e.g. Young's modulus, or in coefficient of thermal expansion. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242120 | AUTOMOTIVE MASKING TAPE AND DISPENSERS - A masking dispenser includes a vertical support, a paper roll, a fixture, and a reel. The paper roll support extends horizontally to the vertical support. The fixture includes a bracket coupled to an extension. The bracket is secured to the vertical support and the extension extends in a direction perpendicular to the paper roll support. The reel is rotatably coupled to the extension and is configured to receive a roll of masking tape and to dispense the masking tape parallel to an edge of a masking paper roll located on the paper roll support. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242121 | LOW STRESS, LOW-TEMPERATURE METAL-METAL COMPOSITE FLIP CHIP INTERCONNECT - In some embodiments, a low stress, low-temperature metal-metal composite flip chip interconnect is presented. In this regard, a method is introduced consisting of combining a powder of substantially pure tin with a powder of tin alloy having a lower melting point than pure tin and depositing the combination of metals between an integrated circuit device and a package substrate. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242122 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, AS WELL AS CIRCUIT BOARD, ELECTROOPTIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method of forming a bonded structure comprises the steps of: mounting a semiconductor device having an electrode; a convexity protruding higher than the electrode and formed of a resin; and a conductive unit electrically coupled to the electrode and extending over the surface of the convexity, onto a specific substrate with an intermediary of a bonding material; and mounting the semiconductor device by hot pressing within a temperature range including the glass transition temperature of the resin. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242123 | HIGH HEAT RESISTANT ADHESIVE AND SEALANT COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides adhesive and sealant compositions prepared from urethane prepolymers. The urethane prepolymers are obtained by reacting the novel urethane diols, polyester polyols and polyether polyols with an excess of diisocyanate. The urethane diols are prepared by reacting excess low molecular weight diols and diisocyanates. The invention is particularly useful in end use applications such as panel lamination. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242124 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEELING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A method of peeling an electronic component. The method includes a step of, when the electronic component is adhered onto a first main surface of a tape member, bringing a bellowphragm into contact with a second main surface, which is the other main surface of the tape member; and a step of, after the bellowphragm is brought into contact with the second main face, deforming the bellowphragm and the tape member by supplying a fluid to the bellowphragm to thereby peel the electronic component from the tape member. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242125 | Carrier Head Membrane - A method and apparatus for planarizing a substrate are provided. A substrate carrier head with an improved cover for holding the substrate securely is provided. The cover may have a bead that is larger than the recess into which it fits, such that the compression forms a conformal seal inside the recess. The bead may also be left uncoated to enhance adhesion of the bead to the surface of the groove. The surface of the cover may be roughened to reduce adhesion of the substrate to the cover without using a non-stick coating. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242126 | EDGE ETCHING APPARATUS FOR ETCHING THE EDGE OF A SILICON WAFER - The present disclosure generally relates to the manufacture of silicon wafers, and more particularly to edge etching apparatus and methods for etching the edge of a silicon wafer. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242127 | PLASMA ETCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - A plasma etching apparatus includes a processing vessel; a lower electrode on which a target substrate is mounted in the processing vessel; an upper electrode disposed in the processing vessel to face the lower electrode in parallel; a processing gas supply unit configured to supply a processing gas into a processing space between the upper and the lower electrode; a first radio frequency power supply unit configured to apply, to the lower electrode, a first radio frequency power for generating plasma of the processing gas; a focus ring covering a top surface peripheral portion of the lower electrode protruding toward a radial outside of the substrate; a DC power supply configured to output a variable DC voltage; and a DC voltage supply network that connects the DC power supply to either one of the focus ring and the upper electrode or both depending on processing conditions of plasma etching. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242128 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A plasma processing apparatus includes an radio frequency (RF) power supply for applying an RF power for generating a plasma to at least one of an upper and a lower electrode which are disposed to face each other in a processing chamber, a high voltage power supply for applying a high voltage to the lower electrode to electrostatically adsorb the substrate to be held thereon and a control unit for controlling the RF power supply and the high voltage power supply. The control unit controls the high voltage power supply so as to apply a high voltage equal to or less than −1500 V to the lower electrode. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242129 | THERMAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING SYSTEM - A heat treatment apparatus for heat-treating a silicon substrate includes a mounting table for mounting and heating the silicon substrate thereon, wherein a cover made of any of silicon, silicon carbide, and aluminum nitride is placed on an upper surface of the mounting table. By covering the upper surface of the mounting table by the cover made of silicon or the like, metal contamination of the lower surface of the silicon substrate is suppressed. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242130 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a plasma processing apparatus including: a processing chamber whose ceiling portion is opened and the inside thereof can be evacuated to vacuum; a ceiling plate which is made of dielectric material and is airtightly mounted to an opening of the ceiling portion; a planar antenna member which is installed on a top surface of the ceiling plate, for introducing a microwave into the processing chamber; and a coaxial waveguide, which has a central conductor connected to the planar antenna member, for supplying the microwave, wherein a gas passage is formed to pass through the central conductor, the planar antenna member, and the ceiling plate, and an electric field attenuating recess for attenuating an electric field intensity of the center portion of the ceiling plate is installed on a top surface of a center area of the ceiling plate. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242131 | ECR PLASMA SOURCE - The invention relates to an ECR plasma source comprising a coaxial microwave supply line with an internal conductor and an external conductor, wherein the internal conductor with one end as the antenna passes through a vacuum flange in insulated fashion, which vacuum flange closes off an opening in the wall to the plasma space. A multipole magnet arrangement is provided coaxially with respect to the microwave supply line and its magnetic fields pass through the vacuum flange and form an annular-gap magnetic field in the plasma space coaxially with respect to the antenna. The antenna protrudes directly into the plasma space and, in comparison with the internal conductor, it has a radially larger antenna head at which an underside is provided parallel to the vacuum flange in such a way that an annular gap is formed between the vacuum flange and the underside and that the plasma space is delimited coaxially with respect to the antenna and radially outside the annular-gap magnetic field by means of a shield, whose end side facing away from the vacuum flange defines the plasma outlet opening. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242132 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS AND FEEDER ROD USED THEREIN - A feeder rod that transmits radio-frequency power via a matcher to a susceptor used in plasma generation that is disposed inside a processing chamber where a wafer undergoes a predetermined type of plasma processing, includes as an integrated part thereof electrical characteristics measurement probes. The integrated feeder rod unit can be detachably installed as a whole between the matcher and the processing chamber. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242133 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - An electrode structure capable of adequately increasing an electron density in a processing space at a part facing a circumferential edge portion of a substrate. In a processing chamber of a substrate processing apparatus that performs RIE processing on a wafer, an upper electrode of the electrode structure is disposed to face the wafer placed on a susceptor inside the processing chamber. The upper electrode includes an inner electrode facing a central portion of the wafer and an outer electrode facing the circumferential edge portion of the wafer. The inner and outer electrodes are connected with first and second DC power sources, respectively. The outer electrode has its first secondary electron emission surface extending parallel to the wafer and its second secondary electron emission surface obliquely extending relative to the first secondary electron emission surface. | 2009-10-01 |
20090242134 | PLASMA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A plasma processing apparatus includes a processing chamber; a lower center electrode mounting thereon a target substrate; a lower peripheral electrode; an upper electrode disposed above the lower center electrode; a gas supplying unit supplying a processing gas into the processing chamber; a first RF power supply outputting a first RF power for generating a plasma of the processing gas; a second RF power supply for outputting a second RF power for introducing ions into the substrate; and a central feed conductor connected to a rear surface of the lower center electrode. The apparatus further includes a circumferential feed conductor connected to a rear surface of the lower peripheral electrode to bypass and supply some of the first RF power to the lower peripheral electrode; and a movable feed conductor electrically connecting the central feed conductor and the circumferential feed conductor for the first RF power by capacitance coupling. | 2009-10-01 |