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20080257260 | Batch wafer handling system - The present invention generally provides a batch processing system having a processing chamber and a loading chamber. Substrates are transferred in and out the processing chamber in a batch by a substrate boat. A batch handling tool of the present invention is generally used in the loading chamber to load and unload the structured substrate support by group. The batch handling tool generally comprises a support member, which is configured to host at least two sets of support blades. The at least two sets of substrate supports are generally mounted on the support member and their positions are switchable when the support member rotates. Each set of the support blades is configured to load (unload) at least two substrates into(from) the substrate boat. | 10-23-2008 |
20090211742 | COOLING PLATES AND SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS THEREOF - A cooling plate includes a channel to transmit a fluid, wherein the channel is disposed within a base and the channel has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed substantially along a peripheral edge of the base, and the second portion is coupled to the first portion and is disposed further away from the peripheral edge of the base than the first portion. The second portion has a length that is at least about 35% as long as the length of the first portion. The cooling plate also includes a lid disposed over the base and the channel, wherein the lid provides support for a substrate. | 08-27-2009 |
20100173495 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS USING A BATCH PROCESSING CHAMBER - Aspects of the invention include a method and apparatus for processing a substrate using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) adapted to process substrates in one or more batch and/or single substrate processing chambers to increase the system throughput. In one embodiment, a system is configured to perform a substrate processing sequence that contains batch processing chambers only, or batch and single substrate processing chambers, to optimize throughput and minimize processing defects due to exposure to a contaminating environment. In one embodiment, a batch processing chamber is used to increase the system throughput by performing a process recipe step that is disproportionately long compared to other process recipe steps in the substrate processing sequence that are performed on the cluster tool. In another embodiment, two or more batch chambers are used to process multiple substrates using one or more of the disproportionately long processing steps in a processing sequence. Aspects of the invention also include an apparatus and method for delivering a precursor to a processing chamber so that a repeatable ALD or CVD deposition process can be performed. | 07-08-2010 |
20110041764 | BATCH PROCESSING PLATFORM FOR ALD AND CVD - A batch processing platform used for ALD or CVD processing is configured for high throughput and minimal footprint. In one embodiment, the processing platform comprises an atmospheric transfer region, at least one batch processing chamber with a buffer chamber and staging platform, and a transfer robot disposed in the transfer region wherein the transfer robot has at least one substrate transfer arm that comprises multiple substrate handling blades. The platform may include two batch processing chambers configured with a service aisle disposed therebetween to provide necessary service access to the transfer robot and the deposition stations. In another embodiment, the processing platform comprises at least one batch processing chamber, a substrate transfer robot that is adapted to transfer substrates between a FOUP and a processing cassette, and a cassette transfer region containing a cassette handler robot. The cassette handler robot may be a linear actuator or a rotary table. | 02-24-2011 |
20110108742 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING MULTIPLE WORKPIECES FOR MATRIX CONFIGURATION PROCESSING - A system for loading workpieces into a process chamber for processing in a matrix configuration includes a conveyor configured to transport multiple workpieces in a linear fashion. A workpiece hotel is configured to receive the multiple workpieces from the conveyor. The workpiece hotel comprises a matrix of cells arranged in N columns and M floors. A pick blade is configured to insert into the hotel and retract from the hotel in order to unload a plurality of substrates from a first floor into a single row of the pick blade, and to repeat the unloading operation to form a matrix comprising a plurality of rows of substrates disposed on the pick blade. In one example, the workpiece hotel has a staggered configuration that provides individual accessibility of each hotel cell. | 05-12-2011 |
20120210937 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS USING A BATCH PROCESSING CHAMBER - Aspects of the invention include a method and apparatus for processing a substrate using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) adapted to process substrates in one or more batch and/or single substrate processing chambers to increase the system throughput. | 08-23-2012 |
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20130108401 | WORKPIECE HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF WORKPIECE HANDLING | 05-02-2013 |
20140077431 | System and Method for 2D Workpiece Alignment - A carrier capable of holding one or more workpieces is disclosed. The carrier includes movable projections located along the sides of each cell in the carrier. This carrier, in conjunction with a separate alignment apparatus, aligns each workpiece within its respective cell against several alignment pins, using a multiple step alignment process to guarantee proper positioning of the workpiece in the cell. First, the workpieces are moved toward one side of the cell. Once the workpieces have been aligned against this side, the workpieces are then moved toward an adjacent orthogonal side such that the workpieces are aligned to two sides of the cell. Once aligned, the workpiece is held in place by the projections located along each side of each cell. In addition, the alignment pins are also used to align the associated mask, thereby guaranteeing that the mask is properly aligned to the workpiece. | 03-20-2014 |
20140165908 | TRANSFER CHAMBER AND METHOD OF USING A TRANSFER CHAMBER - An ion implanter and method for facilitating expeditious performance of maintenance on a component of the ion implanter in a manner that reduces downtime while increasing throughput of the ion implanter. The ion implanter includes a process chamber, a transfer chamber connected to the process chamber, a first isolation gate configured to controllably seal the transfer chamber from the process chamber, and a second isolation gate configured to controllably seal the transfer chamber from an atmospheric environment, wherein a component of the ion implanter can be transferred between the process chamber and the transfer chamber for performing maintenance on the component outside of the process chamber. Performing maintenance on a component of the ion implanter includes the steps of transferring the component from the process chamber to the transfer chamber, sealing the transfer chamber, venting the transfer chamber to atmospheric pressure, an opening the transfer chamber to an atmospheric environment. | 06-19-2014 |
20140169402 | TEMPERATURE MONITOR FOR DEVICES IN AN ION IMPLANT APPARATUS - An ion implant apparatus configured to measure the temperature or monitor the degradation of components in the apparatus is provided. The ion implant apparatus may include a platen configured to move in a first direction, a mask frame to hold one or more masks disposed on the platen, a first optical sensor configured to project an optical beam to a second optical sensor, and a measurement bar disposed on the mask frame, the measurement bar raised above the surface of the mask frame to interrupt the optical beam when the platen moves in the first direction. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170783 | MASK ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING - A mask alignment system for providing precise and repeatable alignment between ion implantation masks and workpieces. The system includes a mask frame having a plurality of ion implantation masks loosely connected thereto. The mask frame is provided with a plurality of frame alignment cavities, and each mask is provided with a plurality of mask alignment cavities. The system further includes a platen for holding workpieces. The platen may be provided with a plurality of mask alignment pins and frame alignment pins configured to engage the mask alignment cavities and frame alignment cavities, respectively. The mask frame can be lowered onto the platen, with the frame alignment cavities moving into registration with the frame alignment pins to provide rough alignment between the masks and workpieces. The mask alignment cavities are then moved into registration with the mask alignment pins, thereby shifting each individual mask into precise alignment with a respective workpiece. | 06-19-2014 |
20150026953 | Mechanical Alignment Of Substrates To A Mask - A plurality of masks is attached to the underside of a mask frame. This attachment is made such that each mask can independently move relative to the mask frame in three directions. This relative movement allows each mask to adjust its position to align with respective alignment pins disposed on a working surface. In one embodiment, each mask is attached to the mask frame using fasteners, where the fasteners have a shaft with a diameter smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole disposed on the mask. A bias element may be used to allow relative movement between the mask and the mask frame in the vertical direction. Each mask may also have kinematic features to mate with the respective alignment pins on the working surface. | 01-29-2015 |
20150028232 | Multi-Part Mask For Implanting Workpieces - A multi-part mask has a pattern plate, which includes a planar portion that has the desired aperture pattern to be used during workpiece processing. The multi-part mask also has a mounting frame, which is used to hold the pattern plate. Prior to assembly, the pattern plate has an aligning portion, which has one or more holes through which reusable alignment pins are inserted. These alignment pins enter kinematic joints disposed on the mounting frame, which serve to precisely align the pattern plate to the mounting frame. After the pattern plate has been secured to the mounting frame, the aligning portion can be detached from the pattern plate. The alignment pins can be reused at a later time. In some embodiments, the pattern plate can later be removed from the mounting frame, so that the mounting frame may be reused. | 01-29-2015 |
20150060433 | HIGH TEMPERATURE PLATEN POWER CONTACT - A heated platen having a heating element and an electrical contact assembly for the heating element is generally described. Various examples provide a dielectric plate including a heating element and a terminal disposed therein. An electrical connection assembly configured to connect the heating element to a power source is also provided. The electrical connection including an electrical connection plug, a conductive sleeve disposed within the electrical connection plug, and a connector pin having a bottom portion and a top portion, the bottom portion disposed within the sleeve, the top portion having a spring structure, the spring structure configured to maintain electric contact with the terminal throughout a range of temperatures. | 03-05-2015 |
20150380116 | SHIELDING DEVICE FOR SUBSTRATE EDGE PROTECTION AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A shielding device for shielding an edge of a semiconductor substrate can include a multisided frame defining a perimeter of an enclosed area, and a shield coupled to the frame. The shield may be configured to move between a first position where the shield is retracted to the perimeter and a second position where shield advanced into the enclosed area. A method for processing a semiconductor substrate includes placing a semiconductor substrate in position in an implantation chamber, covering edges of the semiconductor substrate by pushing shields into engagement with the edges, performing an ion implantation procedure, and retracting the shields from the edges. | 12-31-2015 |
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20100000727 | Apparatus and method for inflow control - A wellbore servicing apparatus comprising an inflow control assembly having an inflow flowbore and a stimulation assembly having a stimulation flowbore is disclosed. A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a stimulation assembly in the wellbore and placing at least one inflow control assembly in the wellbore, the at least one inflow control assembly comprising a selectively adjustable inflow sleeve, is also disclosed. A method of servicing a wellbore comprising opening a plurality of jetting nozzles in a production string located in a wellbore adjacent a formation, jetting a treatment fluid through the nozzles and perforating and/or fracturing the formation, at least partially closing the plurality of jetting nozzles, opening a plurality of inflow ports to allow fluid to flow from the formation into the production string, and filtering the fluid prior to the fluid entering the inflow ports is disclosed. | 01-07-2010 |
20110083861 | WELL TOOL INCLUDING SWELLABLE MATERIAL AND INTEGRATED FLUID FOR INITIATING SWELLING - A well tool including swellable material and integrated fluid for initiating swelling. A well tool includes a swellable material and a reservoir for containing a fluid of a type which causes the swellable material to swell. A method of swelling a swellable material included in a well tool includes the steps of: positioning the well tool in a well; and then activating a fluid to cause swelling of the swellable material. A method of swelling a swellable material includes the steps of: providing the swellable material which is capable of swelling when contacted by a fluid; positioning the swellable material in an environment in which the swellable material is contacted by another fluid which does not cause the material to swell; and swelling the swellable material by contacting the swellable material with the first fluid while the swellable material remains in contact with the other fluid. | 04-14-2011 |
20120006569 | DRILL STRING/ANNULUS SEALING WITH SWELLABLE MATERIALS - A well system can include a drill string having a drill bit at an end thereof, and a swellable seal exposed to fluid in an annulus external to the drill string. The swellable seal can include a swellable material which swells in response to the fluid comprising a predetermined activating agent. A method of preventing undesired release of fluid from a wellbore can include displacing a drill string through the wellbore, thereby drilling the wellbore, and installing in the wellbore a swellable seal which, in response to the fluid comprising a predetermined activating agent, reduces flow through an annulus formed radially between the drill string and the wellbore. Another well system can include a swellable seal carried into a wellbore on a drill string, with the swellable seal including a swellable material which swells in response to a fluid in the wellbore comprising a predetermined activating agent. | 01-12-2012 |
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20090234386 | Suture Cleat for Soft Tissue Injury Repair - Various suture cleats are disclosed for repairing soft tissue injuries. The cleats have a body and one or more spikes extending from one side and embedding into the soft tissue. A suture has a distal end attached to one of the suture cleats and passes through passages in one or more other suture cleats in repairing the soft tissue injury. The spikes are designed to embed only partially into the soft tissue. For example, two cleats can position on the top and bottom sides of the soft tissue on one side of the injury with a portion of suture interconnecting the two cleats though the tissue. In another example, one of the cleats can include a post that is positioned through the soft tissue and to which the suture connects. The distal end of the suture can fix to another suture cleat, a suture anchor, a bone tunnel, or a screw. | 09-17-2009 |
20110208198 | ELBOW RECONSTRUCTION INSTRUMENTS AND TECHNIQUES - Techniques and instrumentation for elbow reconstruction, specifically, for repairs of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The instrumentation provides for precise formation of sockets and tunnels along with easy suture/graft passage while accommodating all forms of elbow UCL reconstruction techniques. A V-drill guide is provided with a handle and two drill sleeves having intersecting trajectories for creating an intersecting V-shaped bone tunnel in the ulna. An adjustable humeral guide has an adjustable arm with an arc shape, and a peg and a block extending from each end of the adjustable arm. The peg is shaped to fit within an already-formed humeral socket. The block allows a drill to pass through and form other tunnels which intersect with the originally-formed tunnel at various positions. | 08-25-2011 |
20130296893 | Segmentally Rigid Suture and Suturing Technique - The suture device of the present disclosure disposes rigid components on suture, enabling the device to resist tensile and compressive loads and to protect soft tissue from suture pull-through. The suture device generally comprises of at least one rigid segment as well as a standard high tensile strength suture to create a segmentally rigid suture device. The at least one rigid segment may be comprised of any of a number of materials that are appropriate for use in the human body and provide the desired strength and stiffness for a particular application. Although the segmentally rigid suture device could be used with any prior art suture configuration, a grip stitch, a knot tying grip stitch, a straight-line grip stitch, and a reverse straight-line grip stitch suture configuration are described. | 11-07-2013 |
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20140206942 | HYBRID CANNULA AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hybrid cannula may comprise a rigid portion overmolded with a flexible portion. The rigid portion at its proximal end may comprise a rigid flange for preventing the proximal end of the hybrid cannula from being pushed through the portal. The flexible portion may comprise a dam within the passage of the hybrid cannula, the dam defining interior spaces thereof between the proximal and distal ends of the hybrid cannula. The flexible portion's distal end may comprise a variety of features extending therefrom, including a flange and/or a cannulated tip. The flexible portion's proximal end may further comprise a membrane to prevent liquid from projecting during insertion of a tool into the dam and/or removal of the tool from the dam. The hybrid cannula can be useful in minimally invasive surgical procedures, including arthroscopic and endoscopic surgeries. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207084 | HYBRID CANNULA AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A new process of manufacturing a hybrid cannula may include creating a first part with at least two components, overmolding at least two components of a second part to a channel in each component of the first part, and fixing the components of the first part together. The second part may include various types of features such as thick/thin dams, squirt membranes, and/or duck bill dams inside the hybrid cannula. Each dam may have any number, shape, orientation, and length of slits/openings. The slits/openings may allow passage of an instrument while the dam(s) may prevent fluid from passing through the hybrid cannula. A third part may optionally be overmolded to at least a portion of the first part, at least a portion of the second part, or both. The third part may provide an extension, a flange, or a combination thereof at a distal end of the hybrid cannula. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207100 | HYBRID CANNULA AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hybrid cannula may comprise a first portion formed from a first material, a second portion formed from a second material overmolded to the first portion, a third portion formed from a third material and a fourth portion formed from a fourth material overmolded to the third material. The third portion is coupled to the first portion. The first portion may prevent the proximal end of the hybrid cannula from being pushed through a portal. The second portion may include a membrane and the fourth portion may include a dam, the dam defining interior spaces thereof between the proximal and distal ends of the hybrid cannula. The membrane and/or dam may prevent liquid from projecting during insertion or removal of instruments. The distal end of the hybrid cannula may comprise a variety of features. | 07-24-2014 |
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20090166754 | CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING A CIRCUIT DEVICE HAVING A REDUCED PEAK CURRENT DENSITY - In a particular embodiment, a method of forming a field effect transistor (FET) device having a reduced peak current density is disclosed. The method includes forming a field effect transistor (FET) device on a substrate. The FET device includes a drain terminal, a source terminal, a gate terminal, and a body terminal. The method further includes depositing a plurality of metal contacts along a width of a gate terminal of the FET device and forming a wire trace to contact each of the plurality of metal contacts to reduce a gate resistance along the width of the gate terminal. | 07-02-2009 |
20090168462 | CIRCUIT DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING FEEDBACK ACROSS AN ISOLATION BARRIER - In an embodiment, a circuit device includes a network interface responsive to a powered network to receive a power supply and data and includes an electrical isolation barrier adapted to define a non-isolated power domain and an isolated power domain. The circuit device further includes a first control circuit associated with the non-isolated power domain. The first control circuit is coupled to a primary winding of a transformer to control current flow via the primary winding. The circuit device also includes a second control circuit associated with the isolated power domain. The second control circuit is coupled to a secondary winding of the transformer and is adapted to detect a power error associated with the secondary winding. The second control circuit transfers a command across the electrical isolation barrier to the first control circuit to adjust a current at the primary winding in response to detecting the power error. | 07-02-2009 |
20090267224 | CIRCUIT DEVICE INCLUDING ROTATED STACKED DIE - In a particular embodiment, a circuit device includes a first die coupled to a circuit substrate and having a substantially planar surface. The first die includes electrical contacts distributed on the substantially planar surface adjacent to at least three edges of the first die. The circuit device further includes a second die attached to the substantially planar surface of the first die. The second die is rotated by an offset angle about an axis relative to the first die. The offset angle is selected to allow horizontal and vertical access to the electrical contacts. | 10-29-2009 |
20150081049 | Field-Configurable User Interface Circuit and Method of Installation - A method includes determining a type of controller used by an electronic device and determining a connector configuration of the electronic device. The method further includes selectively cutting one or more wires of a ribbon cable of a user interface circuit in response to determining the type of controller to configure the user interface circuit for operation with the type of controller. | 03-19-2015 |
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20080234447 | Polydispersity-controlled isoolefin polymerization with polymorphogenates - The disclosure provides for a process and polymerization system to produce isoolefin polymers ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080262180 | Separation of polymer slurries - Methods for producing elastomers or elastomeric compositions are provided. One or more C | 10-23-2008 |
20110111950 | Polydispersity-Controlled Isoolefin Polymerization With Polymorphogenates - The disclosure provides for a process and polymerization system to produce isoolefin polymers ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110152422 | Elastomeric Nanocomposites, Nanocomposite Compositions, and Methods of Manufacture - A nanocomposite is formed from at least one copolymer and at least one nanofiller. The copolymer is formed of units derived from isoolefins having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms and multiolefins. The nanofiller comprising a surfactant wherein the surfactant has the structure of (R | 06-23-2011 |
20110250372 | Polymer-Clay Nanocomposite and Process for Preparing the Same - A process for producing a nanocomposite of a halogenated elastomer and an inorganic, exfoliated clay includes the in-situ protonation of a modifier, which may be an alkylamine, arylamine or an alkylarylamine. This process can be integrated with a polymer halogenation process. The nanocomposite so formed has improved air barrier properties and is suitable for use as a tire innerliner or innertube. | 10-13-2011 |
20110294939 | Elastomeric Nanocomposite Manufacturing - An elastomeric nanocomposite is produced from an isobutylene-based polymer and a layered nanofiller. The process of preparing the nanocomposite includes the steps of a) polymerizing isobutylene monomers and multiolefin monomers to produce an isobutylene-based polymer; b) completing at least one mass transfer dependent stage in the process wherein, after completion of the stage and prior to any recovery of the polymer, the polymer is dissolved in a solvent to create a polymer cement; c) contacting the layered nanofiller and the polymer solvent to obtain the nanocomposite; and d) recovering the nanocomposite. The layered nanofiller may be in a slurry prior to contacting with the polymer cement. | 12-01-2011 |
20120190772 | Elastomeric Nanocomposites, Nanocomposite Compositions, and Methods of Manufacture - An elastomeric nanocomposite contains: (a) at least one elastomer comprising units derived from isoolefins having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms; (b) at least 10 phr of a carbon black; and (c) at least 1 phr of a nanoclay; wherein when the nanocomposite is used in an article, the article has a gas permeation coefficient of 80.0 cc*mm/[m | 07-26-2012 |
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20080290049 | Methods for Separating Slurry Components - The invention relates to methods for separating slurry components. In particular, the invention relates to the concentration of polymer particles in a slurry from the polymerization of C | 11-27-2008 |
20080293892 | Halogenation Processes - The invention discloses improved processes to halogenate polymers. In particular, the invention discloses to improved processes to halogenate polymers made from C | 11-27-2008 |
20110060086 | Elastomeric Copolymers, Copolymer Compositions, and Their Use in Articles - A copolymer is formed from an isoolefin having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms and an alkylstyrene. The copolymer has a substantially homogeneous compositional distribution. The copolymer has from about 8 to about 12 wt % of alkylstyrene and at least 85 wt % of isoolefin. The copolymer is preferably halogenated with about 1.1 to about 1.5 wt % of a halogen. The copolymer may in elastomeric nanocomposites. To obtain a good dispersion of the nanoclay in a formulated compound, at least one cure accelerator is selected from the group consisting of mercaptobenzothiazole disulfide, mercaptobenzothiazole, cyclohexyl benzothiazole disulfide, dibutyl thiourea, tetramethylthiuram disulfide, 4-4-dithiodimropholine, zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate, and zinc dibutylphosphorodithiate. | 03-10-2011 |
20110136987 | Halogenation Processes - The invention discloses improved processes to halogenate polymers. In particular, the invention discloses to improved processes to halogenate polymers made from C | 06-09-2011 |
20110265927 | Elastomeric Nanocomposites, Nanocomposite Compositions, and Methods of Manufacture - A nanocomposite comprising at least one elastomer and at least one nanofiller. The elastomer comprises units derived from isoolefins having from 4 to 7 carbon atoms and at least one multiolefin. The nanofiller comprise a layered filler and an amine modifier wherein the nanofiller is substantially free of any unassociated amines. By eliminating unassociated amines in the nanofiller, prior to contact with the elastomer, the nanocomposite has improved processability characteristics while maintaining desired impermeability characteristics. | 11-03-2011 |
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20110302911 | Methods And Systems For Subsea Electric Piezopumps - In at least some embodiments, an apparatus includes a hydraulic directional control manifold and a plurality of electric piezopumps. The apparatus also includes an electric piezopump controller that operates the plurality of electric piezopumps in varying combinations to provide generation and directional control of hydraulic power to linear hydraulic actuators using localized closed-loop hydraulic fluid. | 12-15-2011 |
20120318519 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING FLUID LINES - An apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow in a blowout preventer. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connecting fluid lines includes a socket fluid connector and a plug fluid connector. Each connector includes a flow channel. The plug fluid connector is detachably connectable to the socket fluid connector at a connection end of the plug and socket fluid connectors such that the flow channels align. Each of the socket and plug fluid connectors includes a check valve in the flow channel. The check valve is configured to prevent fluid flow through the connector flow channels while the plug and socket fluid connectors are not connected, and to enable bidirectional fluid flow through the connector flow channels while plug and socket fluid connectors are connected. | 12-20-2012 |
20130331934 | ARTIFICIAL HEART SYSTEM - An artificial heart with a centrifugal pump is disclosed. In one embodiment, the artificial heart includes an impeller disposed in a housing. The impeller is configured to rotate to circulate blood through the housing. The impeller may include a set of blades on a first side of the impeller and a set of vanes on a second side opposite the first. The blades on the first side and the vanes on the second side allow blood circulation from both the first and the second sides of the impeller. The artificial heart may also or instead include a diffuser with adjustable vanes that enable variation in the output characteristics of the artificial heart pump. Various other artificial hearts, pumps, systems, and methods, including control systems and methods, are also disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
20150129235 | Apparatus and Method for Connecting Fluid Lines - An apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow in a blowout preventer. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connecting fluid lines includes a socket fluid connector and a plug fluid connector. Each connector includes a flow channel. The plug fluid connector is detachably connectable to the socket fluid connector at a connection end of the plug and socket fluid connectors such that the flow channels align. Each of the socket and plug fluid connectors includes a check valve in the flow channel. The check valve is configured to prevent fluid flow through the connector flow channels while the plug and socket fluid connectors are not connected, and to enable bidirectional fluid flow through the connector flow channels while plug and socket fluid connectors are connected. | 05-14-2015 |
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20130307278 | ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a joint and an energy harvesting system. The energy harvesting system includes an energy conversion system configured to convert kinetic energy from movement of the joint into electrical energy. | 11-21-2013 |
20140134035 | TROCHOIDAL ROTARY DEVICE - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward a system including a trochoidal rotary device. The trochoidal rotary device includes a housing comprising an inner surface, a rotor having at least one bearing recess, a shaft eccentrically mounted to the rotor, wherein the shaft and the rotor are integrated with one another, and at least one bearing disposed between the bearing recess of the rotor and the inner surface of the hollow housing, wherein at least one of the inner surface of the hollow housing, the bearing recess of the rotor, and the at least one bearing comprise a bearing interface comprises a surface treatment. | 05-15-2014 |
20140292145 | ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a joint and an energy harvesting system. The energy harvesting system includes an energy conversion system configured to convert kinetic energy from movement of the joint into electrical energy. | 10-02-2014 |
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20120325564 | CUTTER TOOL INSERT HAVING SENSING DEVICE - A cutting element for an earth-boring drilling tool and its method of making are provided. The cutting element may include a substrate, a superhard layer, and a sensing element. The superhard layer may be bonded to the substrate along an interface. The superhard layer may have a working surface opposite the interface and an outer peripheral surface. The outer peripheral surface may extend between the working surface and the interface. The sensing element may comprise at least a part of the superhard layer. | 12-27-2012 |
20130020133 | MULTI-AXIS MODULATION OF CUTTERS - A method of prolonging the life of a PDC cutter having a substantially cylindrical shape centered about a rotational axis, and an apparatus for multi-axis modulation of a PDC cutter, the method including imparting linear modulation to the cutter in at least one direction and imparting rotary modulation to the cutter about the rotational axis, the rotary modulation being synchronized with, and facilitated by, the linear modulation. | 01-24-2013 |
20130067826 | Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts Having Improved Wear Characteristics, and Method of Making the Same - A method of making a polycrystalline diamond compact includes mixing a diamond particle feed with a binder to form a mixture, forming the mixture into a precompact, heating the pre-compact in a non-oxidizing atmosphere to substantially drive off the binder, oxidizing the pre-compact in an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature and for a time sufficient to burn off non-diamond carbon without overoxidizing diamond, and sintering the pre-compact at high pressure and high temperature to form a polycrystalline diamond compact. The method may also include oxidizing the diamond particle feed prior to mixing with the binder. | 03-21-2013 |
20130133269 | ABRASIVE COMPACT WITH IMPROVED MACHINABILITY - An abrasive compact may include an ultra-hard phase that may include ultra-hard particles having a Knoop hardness of 5000 KHN or greater, a sinter catalyst, and a reaction phase that may include a catalyst-ceramic compound having a Knoop hardness lower than that of the ultra-hard phase. | 05-30-2013 |
20130167447 | Near-Net Cutting Tool Insert - A method of making a near-net superhard material body includes preparing granules from a mixture of superhard powder, binders, and fluids, compacting the granules to form a soft green complex-shaped body, heating the soft green body in a furnace to form a hard green body free from residual binders, embedding one or more of the hard green bodies in a containment powder or a containment means and forming a pressure cell, sintering the cell at high pressure and high temperature, and removing the containment powder from the cell or removing the inserts from the containment means to reveal one or more near-net bodies. | 07-04-2013 |
20140115972 | THICK THERMAL BARRIER COATING FOR SUPERABRASIVE TOOL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to cutting tool edges that include on a rake face a superabrasive layer and a HPHT sintered or HPHT bonded cap layer. The cap layer improves adhesion between the superabrasive layer and an optional coating system for the cutting insert and acts as a thick anti-friction layer and/or a thermal barrier coating. | 05-01-2014 |
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20140282483 | Obtaining Device Drivers From an Out-of-Band Management Network - A method includes a service processor of an information handling system downloading code, including device drivers, and transferring the code to an operating system of the information handling system without rebooting the operating system. In some embodiments, a daemon of the operating system may request device drivers for newly-inserted devices and the service processor may make the device drivers available to the operating system in response to the requests. In some embodiments, the service processor may download updated device drivers and may inform the daemon. The updated device drivers may be automatically provided to the operating system or made available upon a request of a user. The service processor may make code available to the operating system by exposing a portion of its non-volatile memory to the operating system as a virtual device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140373151 | System and Method for Operating Malicious Marker Detection Software on Management Controller of Protected System - An information handling system includes a processor and a management controller separate from the processor. The management controller is operable to store an anti-virus program and a malicious marker detection program in a memory of the management controller, and to execute the malicious marker detection program. The malicious marker detection program operates to detect a state of a device of the information handling system, determine that the information handling system is under attack from a malicious program in response to detecting the state of the device, and send an alert to a management system coupled to the information handling system, the alert indicating that the information handling system is under attack from the malicious program. | 12-18-2014 |
20150156212 | System and Method for Tamper Resistant Reliable Logging of Network Traffic - A network interface device includes a memory and a processor operable to receive a malicious packet marker, store the malicious packet marker to the memory, monitor network data packets flowing in the network interface device, determine that a packet matches the malicious packet marker, and store log information from the packet to the memory. | 06-04-2015 |