23rd week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120138801 | PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEM - A patient support apparatus includes a monitoring system having a first detector and a controller. The first detector detects electromagnetic radiation from a first field of view of the first detector and providing a signal indicative of characteristics of the electromagnetic radiation. The controller includes a processor coupled to the first detector and a memory device including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to processes the signal from the first detector, translate the signal into an array of data, and evaluate the data in the array to determine characteristics of a patient positioned in the first field of view. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138802 | INFRARED RADIATION DETECTOR - An infrared radiation detector includes: a cryostat having a cold finger ensuring heat exchange with a cold source and a window transparent to infrared radiation to be detected; a mechanically fixed cold plane in heat exchange with the cold finger; a detector unit comprising at least a detector circuit sensitive to the infrared wavelength range to be detected, and in direct or indirect heat exchange with the cold plane; and a mechanically fixed cold shield in heat exchange with the cold plane and limiting stray radiation. The cold shield is rotationally symmetrical. An inside wall of the cold shield has a succession of reliefs distributed in at least one helical pattern. A definition axis of the helical pattern coincides with the axis of revolution of the cold shield. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138803 | INFRARED SENSOR PACKAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE EQUIPPED THEREWITH - An infrared sensor package includes a housing member, which includes an upper-surface section provided with a transmission member which transmits infrared radiation and a lower-surface section and whose inner space is vacuum-sealed, a plate-like heater member which is disposed within the inner space of the housing member and generates heat, an infrared detection element which is fixed onto the heater member and detects the infrared radiation which is transmitted by the transmission member, and a heat-insulating member which has a low thermal conductivity and a smaller cross-sectional area than that of the heater member, and supports the heater member while being fixed onto the lower-surface section. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138804 | LINE OF RESPONSE ESTIMATION FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION PET DETECTOR - A method for estimating a line or response in a positron emission tomography scanner having depth of interaction estimation capability. The method utilizes information from both detector modules detecting a coincident event. A joint probability density function combining factors accounting for intermediate Compton scattering interactions and/or a final interaction that may be either a Compton scattering interaction or photoelectric absorption is calculated. In a preferred embodiment, a Bayesian estimation scheme is used to integrate the PDF for all permutations of the measured signal pairs, and the permutation with the largest joint probability is selected to construct the estimated line of response. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138805 | Method for the Spatially Resolved Measurement of Parameters in a Cross Section of a Beam Bundle of High-Energy Radiation of High Intensity - The invention is directed to methods and arrangements for spatial acquisition of measurement data over the cross section of a bundle of high-energy, high-intensity radiation. The object of finding a novel possibility for radiation measurement within the cross section of a beam bundle of high intensity which acquires highly spatially resolved measurement data without impairment of the measuring accuracy through saturation or degradation of the detectors is met according to the invention in that the entire cross section of the beam bundle is imaged on a shading element, the cross section is separated successively into partial beam bundles having reduced cross section and reduced intensity through movement of at least one opening, and measurement values of the partial beam bundles passing the opening are acquired so as to be associated temporally and spatially with the positions of the opening and are stored. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138806 | NOVEL RADIATION DETECTOR - The invention provides a device for the detection of elevated levels of radiation in remote locations, the device comprising a scintillator crystal and a variable length fibre optic cable. Preferably, the scintillator comprises an inorganic scintillator and the fibre optic cable comprises a metal coated fibre optic cable. The device preferably also comprises a light measurement device which co-operates with recording means such that the radiation levels of the environment in which the device is deployed may be determined. The device has potential widespread application in the nuclear industry, for the monitoring of products, processes and/or facilities that exhibit very high levels of radiation. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138807 | RADIATION IMAGE DETECTOR - A FPD includes a signal processing circuit and noise detecting elements provided for each group containing plural columns of pixels. The signal processing circuit converts signal charges accumulated in the pixels into electric signals and outputs the electric signals. Each of the noise detecting elements has the same structure as that of the pixel, but does not have a function of accumulating the electric charges. A voltage signal of the noise detecting element represents noise components. A subtractor subtracts the voltage signal of the noise detecting elements from a voltage signal of the pixels which is outputted from the noise processing circuit. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138808 | X-ray detector and method of driving the same - An X-ray detector and a method of driving the X-ray detector, which accurately compensate for an image lag of an X-ray scanning by using an X-ray image and a dark image, are provided. A stand-by time for the X-ray scanning may be reduced by increasing the accuracy of the image lag compensation. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138809 | Apparatus and method for detecting the presence of a flame - Apparatus for detecting the presence of a flame using a UV tube which can be supplied with a DC voltage via an operating resistor, at least two UV tubes which are arranged in this manner and have substantially the same field of vision being provided, and the two UV tubes being able to be switched on and off in succession with a gap of a predefined time within a predetermined interval of time via a controller, with the result that the UV tubes are switched on for a predeterminable period of time, the number of pulses obtained from each UV tube being able to be recorded and compared with one another, the anode of the respective UV tube being able to be connected to earth potential between the operations of switching the UV tubes off and on in order to draw ionization in the discharge area. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138810 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING PROGRAM - The present invention provides a radiographic imaging device including, a plurality of pixels each including, a generation section that generates charges according to irradiated radiation, an accumulation section that accumulates charges generated by the generation section, and a switching element that reads out the charges accumulated in the accumulation section, and that outputs electrical signals corresponding to the charges; an amplification section that amplifies the electrical signals output from the switching elements; and a setting section that sets an amplification factor of the amplification section corresponding to the charges accumulated during an accumulation period, during which charges are accumulated, based on the electrical signals output from radiation detection pixels during the accumulation period. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138811 | IMAGING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD THEREFOR, AND PROGRAM THEREFOR - An imaging system includes a detector ( | 2012-06-07 |
20120138812 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING THE DENSITY OF A BEAM OF CHARGED PARTICLES - A device and method for analyzing the current density in an incident beam F of charged particles, using a rotary target | 2012-06-07 |
20120138813 | EVALUATING A CLEANING SOLUTION USING UV ABSORBANCE - A process for evaluating a cleaning solution is described, The process includes: (a) subjecting a solution, including a solute and a solvent, to sonic energy to create a sonicated solution; (b) measuring UV absorption of said sonicated solution to produce a sample UV absorbance spectra; (c) obtaining a reference UV absorbance spectra; (d) scaling said reference UV absorbance spectra to said sample UV absorbance spectra at a lower range of said UV spectrum;(e) subtracting from said reference UV absorbance spectra said sample UV absorbance spectra to produce a differential UV spectra; and (f) evaluating at or near a peak of said sample UV absorbance spectra said differential UV absorbance spectra to determine whether said sonicated solution is activated. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138814 | PARTICLE BEAM DEVICE WITH DEFLECTION SYSTEM - A particle beam device includes a particle beam generator, an objective lens, and first and second deflection systems for deflecting the particle beam in an object plane defined by the objective lens. In a first operating mode, the first deflection system generates a first deflection field and the second deflection system generates a second deflection field. In a second operating mode, the first deflection system generates a third deflection field and the second deflection system generates a fourth deflection field. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138815 | VARIABLE ENERGY CHARGED PARTICLE SYSTEMS - Charged particle system are disclosed and include a first voltage source, a second voltage source electrically isolated from the first voltage source, a charged particle source electrically connected to the first voltage source, and an extractor electrically connected to the second voltage source. Methods relating to the charged particle systems are also disclosed. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138816 | Device Comprising A Source For Emitting Ultraviolet Light | 2012-06-07 |
20120138817 | Device Comprising Means For Guiding Fluid From An Inlet To An Outlet - A device comprises a housing ( | 2012-06-07 |
20120138818 | OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING BASE UNIT WITH PROGRAMMABLE AND COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS - The present invention provides for a programmable processor in a disinfecting radiation base unit for working in conjunction with a storage case for an ophthalmic lens. The processor is operative via executable software to provide disinfecting radiation base radiation for disinfecting an ophthalmic lens. A disinfecting radiation base unit and storage case may also include sensors for providing data and a digital storage for storing the data. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138819 | UV RADIATION CONTROL FOR DISINFECTING OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES - The present invention provides for a disinfecting radiation base with a radiation source for providing disinfecting radiation to a storage case for an ophthalmic lens, such as a contact lens. The disinfecting radiation base includes a diffusing material is molded into a shape or geometry that is capable of providing disinfecting radiation to all regions of the lens being disinfected in uniform intensity and contrast. The disinfecting radiation base may also include a processor and digital memory for automated functions associated with the base. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138820 | System and method for detecting and visualizing ignitable liquid residues using hyperspectral imaging - The present disclosure provides for a system and method for detecting, identifying and/or distinguishing between ignitable liquid residues on various types of substrates. A method may comprise generating a fluorescence data set representative of a substrate, which may comprise a fluorescence hyperspectral image. This fluorescence data set may be analyzed to determine the presence and/or identity of an ignitable liquid residue. Regions of a substrate comprising an ignitable liquid residue may further be interrogated using Raman techniques. This may comprise generating and analyzing a Raman data set representative of a region of interest of a substrate to thereby identify an ignitable liquid residue. A system may comprise an illumination source, a tunable filter, and a first detector configured to generate a fluorescence data set. The system may further comprise a second detector configured to generate a Raman data set representative of a region of interest of a substrate. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138821 | INFRARED IMAGING PROJECTION FOR CAMERA BLOCKING - A mirror is at least partially transparent on a first side and at least partially reflective on a second side. The mirror is positioned at an angle in front of a display such that visible light emitted from the display is reflected from the second side. Further, the a plurality of invisible light emitters are positioned in front of the second side that transmits the invisible light through the mirror from the second side to the first side. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GERMICIDAL SANITIZING OF AN ELEVATOR OR OTHER ENCLOSED STRUCTURE - A system for sanitizing an enclosed structure has first and second sensors, a germicidal ultraviolet light source, a motor, and a controller. The first sensor detects humans within the enclosed structure. The second sensor detects the position of at least one door to the structure. The motor selectively moves the light source from an inactive position to an active position. The controller receives inputs from the first and second sensors and transmits outputs to the light source and the motor. When the controller receives signals that no humans or animals are present in the enclosed structure and that the door is in a closed position, the controller transmits a signal to the motor to move the light source from the inactive to the active position. If humans are detected in the structure or if the door is detected open, then the controller deactivates or repositions the light source. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138823 | Dislocation Engineering Using a Scanned Laser - A method for generating patterned strained regions in a semiconductor device is provided. The method includes directing a light-emitting beam locally onto a surface portion of a semiconductor body; and manipulating a plurality of dislocations located proximate to the surface portion of the semiconductor body utilizing the light-emitting beam, the light-emitting beam being characterized as having a scan speed, so as to produce the patterned strained regions. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138824 | CONTINUOUS LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR HAVING MULTIPLE LIGHT SOURCES AND LIGHT RECEIVING DEVICES - The invention provides an optical continuous liquid level sensor used to determine the level of a liquid within a vessel. The sensor includes one or a plurality of light sources located at various height levels, a plurality of light receiving devices located at various height levels, at least one optical lens in front of the light sources and the light receiving devices, and at least one processor connected to the light sources and the light receiving devices, which processor is capable of transmitting outgoing signals to the light sources, receiving reflected signals from the light receiving devices, processing related signal information so as to determine the liquid level continuously. Baseline data can be obtained by placing the entire level sensor in the air. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138825 | Flow Actuated Valve - A flow actuated valve includes a valve body, a diverter member, an actuator member, and a check disk. The valve body defines a first upper aperture, a second upper aperture, and a lower aperture. A check disk member connects to the actuator member to control the flow of fluid depending upon the direction of the flow of the fluid through the valve. When the check disk member is closed, the diverter member engages the actuator member to allow a first fluid to flow through the first upper aperture or to allow a second fluid to flow through the second upper aperture. In operation, the fluid is selected by changing the directional flow of the fluid to close the check disk member which causes the actuator member to engage the diverter member to either allow the first fluid source or the second fluid source to flow therethrough. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138826 | PNEUMATIC VALVE - A pneumatic valve ( | 2012-06-07 |
20120138827 | ELECTRIC WASTE GATE ACTUATOR FOR TURBOCHARGER - Provided is an electric waste gate actuator for a turbocharger, which includes a return spring for assisting a retention force of a final output gear, and a stopper for adjusting a rotation angle of the final output gear, thereby reducing an amount of a current consumed for maintaining the final output gear at a constant position. The electric waste gate actuator for a turbocharger includes: a housing having an installation space formed by a body and a cover; a driving motor installed within the installation space; a decelerator including gear trains provided with a plurality of gears, such that the decelerator is coupled to a lever installed outside the housing and transmits power of the driving motor; and an elastic member cooperating with the driving motor so as to maintain a rotation angle of a final output gear for finally transmitting power to the lever among the gear trains. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138828 | ON-OFF FLOW VALVE - An on-off flow valve extends along an axis and has a valve body through which a supply duct and a delivery duct pass; a main shutter assembly; and a cover fitted to the valve body by means of a snap-on coupling system. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138829 | SOLENOID VALVE FOR LIQUID PROPANE INJECTION SYSTEM - A solenoid valve for a liquid propane injection system can prevent bubbles from flowing into a fuel pump due to heat from a solenoid coil, when a vehicle that travels at low speed is instantaneously and rapidly accelerated, using a sealing member and a sealing-reinforcing member, and accordingly keep the vehicle stably traveling by maintaining the fuel-sending performance of the fuel pump and smoothly supplying fuel to injectors. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138830 | Torque Multiplier for Valve Turning Machine - A vehicle with devices thereon for exercising the valves of a municipal water system includes a first arm with a valve turning machine at its outer end. A second arm is also attached to the vehicle, the second arm having a torque multiplier head having an input end and an output. A connector connects the valve turning machine to the input and the output of the torque multiplier applies increased torque to the stem of a valve. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138831 | MOVEMENT TRANSFORMATION DEVICE AND VALVE COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for transforming a rotation of a gear ( | 2012-06-07 |
20120138832 | ROTARY PINCH VALVE - A rotary pinch valve includes a valve body having an inlet and an outlet; the valve body supporting a pinch tube and a pair of pivotally mounted pinch arms, the pinch tube forming part of an axial flowpath from said inlet to said outlet. A valve actuator dial is received on the valve body and formed with a pair of internal cam lobes engageable, respectively, with cam follower surfaces on each of the pair of pivotally mounted pinch arms upon rotation of the valve actuator dial to pivot the pair of pinch arms from an open position out of engagement with the pinch tube to a closed position where the pinch arms engage and close the pinch tube to thereby shut off flow through the valve body. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138833 | Multi-Function Eccentrically Actuated Microvalves and Micropumps - Eccentrically actuated microvalves and micropumps. Microfluidic channels are formed in multi-layered laminar assemblies with at least one layer including an elastomeric material. In some embodiments, the microvalves and micropumps are controlled by eccentrically driven actuators, including in some embodiments cam-driven actuators. A cam-driven actuator activates a microvalve by pressing on the elastomeric layer, deforming the elastomeric layer so that it meets a second layer at a location within the channel, thereby either partially or completely obstructing the flow of liquid through the channel at that location, i.e. “pinching” the channel. The actuator is moved into position by a cam, which includes detents that allow the actuator to move away from the first layer or raised areas that force the actuator to move toward the first layer. Some embodiments include multiple microvalves, in which case a single cam, controlled by a single position-control mechanism, is able to control multiple microvalves. The resulting apparatuses are useful for controlling multi-channel microfluidic systems in an energy-efficient and space-efficient manner. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138834 | OBTURATOR VALVE FOR A COUPLING DEVICE FOR PIPES | 2012-06-07 |
20120138835 | Low Friction Coatings for Dynamically Engaging Load Bearing Surfaces - A gate valve has a body, the body having a cavity and a flow passage intersecting the cavity. A seat ring is mounted to the body at the intersection of the flow passage and the cavity, the seat ring having an engaging face. A gate in the cavity has an engaging face that slidingly engages the face of the seat ring while being moved between open and closed positions. A friction-resistant coating is on at least one of the faces. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138836 | DIAPHRAGM VALVE - A diaphragm valve is used to perform opening/closing operations to switch between a state where two flow paths | 2012-06-07 |
20120138837 | Damping Valve Arrangement For A Vibration Damper - A damping valve arrangement for a vibration damper includes a damping valve body, which has at least one through-flow opening for the damping medium, and at least one valve disk which at least partly covers the through-flow openings under the influence of a closing force. The damping valve arrangement includes at least one spring element which has at least one supporting portion axially supported at another structural component part of the damping valve arrangement, and at least one spring portion disposed at a distance from the supporting portion and which introduces a spring force into the valve disk at least indirectly, wherein the spring force of the spring element is directed counter to the closing force acting on the valve disk, and wherein the spring force of the spring element is less than the closing force of the valve disk. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138838 | SIDE VALVE - A side valve having a lateral connector, comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve that has an attachment section for attachment on the outer sleeve side, as well as a connector piece for connecting to a water supply. The outer sleeve and inner sleeve are connected with one another by way of a separate connection piece, onto which the connector is formed. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138839 | VALVE | 2012-06-07 |
20120138840 | INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE FOR VEHICLE - An intake/exhaust valve for a vehicle to prevent the valve from fixation (valve absorption) may include a first valve stem body which is extruded from a valve head, has a first diameter and is a portion where a relative motion of a valve stem occurs; and a second valve stem body which is formed above the first valve stem body and has a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter. The relative clearance between the first valve stem body and a valve guide is predetermined for stable guiding of a valve closing, and the relative clearance between the second valve stem body and the valve guide is predetermined for preventing carbon fixation. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138841 | AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF (Z)-1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND HYDROGEN FLUORIDE - Disclosed are azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1233zd(Z)) and hydrogen fluoride. Such compositions are useful as an intermediate in the production of 1233zd(Z). The latter compound is useful as a nontoxic, zero ozone depleting fluorocarbon useful as a solvent, blowing agent, refrigerant, cleaning agent, aerosol propellant, heat transfer medium, dielectric, fire extinguishing composition and power cycle working fluid. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138842 | HEAT SHIELDING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A heat shielding material and method for manufacturing thereof is provided. The method for manufacturing the heat shielding material, includes: providing a tungsten oxide precursor solution containing a group VIII B metal element; drying the tungsten oxide precursor solution to form a dried tungsten oxide precursor; and subjecting the dried tungsten oxide precursor to a reducing gas at a temperature of 100° C. to 500° C. to form a composite tungsten oxide. The heat shielding material includes composite tungsten oxide doped with a group I A or II A metal and halogen, represented by M | 2012-06-07 |
20120138843 | MECHANOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS AND THERMOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF MAGNESIUM SILICIDE AND RELATED ALLOYS - The present invention provides a method of making a substantially phase pure compound including a cation and an anion. The compound is made by mixing in a ball-milling device a first amount of the anion with a first amount of the cation that is less than the stoichiometric amount of the cation, so that substantially all of the first amount of the cation is consumed. The compound is further made by mixing in a ball-milling device a second amount of the cation that is less than the stoichiometric amount of the cation with the mixture remaining in the device. The mixing is continued until substantially all of the second amount of the cation and any unreacted portion of anion X are consumed to afford the substantially phase pure compound. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138844 | IRON POWDER COATED WITH Mg-CONTAINING OXIDE FILM - Oxide-coated Fe powder for producing various electromagnetic circuit components requiring high resistivity is provided. The oxide-coated Fe powder is a Mg-containing oxide film-coated iron powder coated with an Mg—Fe—O ternary-based deposition film at least containing (Mg, Fe)O. The (Mg,Fe)O is a crystalline MgO-dissolving wustite. The Mg—Fe—O ternary-based oxide deposition film has a sulfur-enriched layer containing a higher concentration of sulfur than that of central portion of the iron powder, fine crystalline texture having a grain size of 200 nm or less, and the outermost surface is substantially composed of MgO. A composite soft magnetic material using the Mg-containing oxide film-coated iron powder is also provided. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138845 | COMPOSITION COMPRISING IONIZED GERMANUIM DIOXIDE, METHOD OF MAKING AND USE THEREOF - A composition comprising at least one ionized silicate mineral and water, wherein the at least one ionized silicate mineral is solvated in water, and wherein decomposition comprises an ionized germanium dioxide, its method of making, and its method of using are disclosed. While the composition is subject to a wide range of applications, it is especially suited for use in a coolant system for a combustion engine, and in particular, the coolant system for an internal combustion engine for vehicles. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138846 | AZEOTROPE AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND HCFC-123 - Provided are azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trans-trifluoroethane (HCFC-123). | 2012-06-07 |
20120138847 | AZEOTROPE AND AZEOTROPE-LIKE COMPOSITIONS OF 1-CHLORO-3,3,3-TRIFLUOROPROPENE AND HFC-245eb - The present invention relates to azeotrope and azeotrope-like compositions comprised of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd) and 1,1,1,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245eb), and uses thereof. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138848 | Cooling Agent For Cold Packs And Food And Beverage Containers - Safe, stable, non-toxic and recyclable cooling compositions comprising solid particulate compounds that undergo an endothermic process when mixed with water such that the resulting mixture is useful for cooling surfaces, liquids and solids. The compositions always include one or more compounds from a group consisting of endothermic compounds that contain potassium; one or more compounds from a group of endothermic compounds that contain nitrogen; and at least one compound from a group consisting of ammonium phosphate, diammonium phosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, ammonium pyrophosphate and ammonium metaphosphate such that the compound or mixture of compounds in this group is at least 1% by weight of the final composition. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138849 | COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR STORING HEAT ENERGY AT HIGH TEMPERATURES - Composite material for storing heat energy at high temperatures (225° C. to 488° C.) formed by a porous carbon structure at least partially filled with LiOH/KOH, wherein a large amount of heat energy may be stored or released very quickly. The carbon structure is characterised by a high volumetric thermal conductivity, a low density, a highly interconnected porosity and a relatively high modulus of elasticity. The significant properties of LiOH/KOH mixtures are: a large amount of energy involved in full melting/crystallisation, a fairly low relative volume expansion upon melting and fairly low subcooling. The main advantages of the resulting composites are a very high energy density, a relatively low volume expansion, highly enhanced heat transfer, thermoadaptability, stability and insignificant hysteresis. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138850 | ETCHANT GAS - An etchant gas and a method for removing at least a portion of a late transition metal structure. The etchant gas includes PF | 2012-06-07 |
20120138851 | POLISHING COMPOSITION AND POLISHING METHOD - A polishing composition contains at least one water soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone and poly(N-vinylformamide), and an alkali, and preferably further contains at least one of a chelating agent and an abrasive grain. The water soluble polymer preferably has a weight average molecular weight of 6,000 to 4,000,000. The polishing composition is mainly used in polishing of the surfaces of semiconductor wafers such as silicon wafers, especially used in preliminary polishing of the surfaces of such wafers. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138852 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid crystal composition that satisfies at least one characteristic, such as, high maximum temperature of a nematic phase, low minimum temperature of a nematic phase, small viscosity, suitable optical anisotropy, large dielectric anisotropy, large specific resistance, large elastic constant, high stability to ultraviolet light and high stability to heat, or that is suitably balanced between at least two of the characteristics; and provides an AM device that has short response time, large voltage holding ratio, large contrast ratio, long service life and so forth. A liquid crystal composition is provided that has a nematic phase and includes a specific three-ring compound having a large dielectric anisotropy as a first component, a specific four-ring compound having a high maximum temperature and a large dielectric anisotropy as a second component, and a liquid crystal display device containing the composition. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138853 | LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITION, POLYMER/LIQUID CRYSTAL COMPOSITE, LIQUID CRYSTAL ELEMENT, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid crystal composition for forming a polymer/liquid crystal composite in which disorder of an orientation state is reduced is provided. The liquid crystal composition includes a liquid crystal material exhibiting a blue phase and a liquid crystalline monomer represented by the following general formula (G1). Note that the liquid crystal composition may include a non-liquid-crystalline monomer and a polymerization initiator. In the general formula (G1), X represents a mesogenic skeleton; and Y | 2012-06-07 |
20120138854 | GREEN LUMINESCENT GLASS FOR ULTRAVIOLET LED AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - A green luminescent glass for ultraviolet LED and a preparation method for glass are disclosed. The preparation method includes: weighing raw materials of CaCO | 2012-06-07 |
20120138855 | ILLUMINATING DEVICE AND PHOSPHOR COMPOSITE MATERIAL - Disclosed is a phosphor composite material which can be fired at low temperatures and enables to obtain a phosphor composite member which is excellent in weather resistance and reduced in deterioration after long use. Also disclosed is a phosphor composite member obtained by firing such a phosphor composite material. Specifically disclosed is a phosphor composite material composed of a glass powder and a phosphor powder, which is characterized in that the glass powder is composed of SnO—P | 2012-06-07 |
20120138856 | PHOSPHOR COMPOSITIONS - A phosphor composition comprises a host lattice, a dopant and a decay modifying component different from the dopant and the host lattice and effective to alter the rate of decay of the radiation emitted by the phosphor composition in response to excitation by photons of a given energy. The decay modifying component is added to the phosphor composition in a predetermined amount between 1 and 10,000 parts per million of the composition. By varying the amount of the decay modifying component added to the phosphor composition, it is possible to produce a set of phosphor compositions with different, controlled rates of decay of the radiation emitted by the compositions. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138857 | SIZE DEPENDENT MARKER CODES - A security marker material comprising emissive particles selected from at least two groups with different size distributions and the size distributions satisfy the formula: | 2012-06-07 |
20120138858 | Photosensitive Resin Composition for Color Filter and Color Filter Using the Same - Disclosed is a photosensitive resin composition for a color filter that includes (A) an organic salt-type sulfonate-containing dye; (B) a pigment; (C) an acrylic-based binder resin; (D) a photopolymerizable monomer; (E) a photopolymerization initiator; and (F) a solvent. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138859 | Ionic Liquid Monopropellant Gas Generator - An energetic ionic liquid catalytic decomposition gas generator uses stoichiometric and nonstoiciometric mixtures of specific energetic ionic liquids and iridium catalyst. The catalyst temperature used and gas production versus ignition may be controlled by combining one or more cationic species with one or more anionic species of the ionic liquid(s). | 2012-06-07 |
20120138860 | METHOD OF CONVERTING CARBON DIOXIDE, AND METHOD OF CAPTURING AND CONVERTING CARBON DIOXIDE - A method of converting CO | 2012-06-07 |
20120138861 | LOOP SEAL FOR RECYCLING SOLIDS FROM A CYCLONE AND FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR AND METHOD USING THE SAME - A loop seal for a fluidized bed reactor comprising a vertical downcomer segment connected to a dipleg for receiving solids particles from the dipleg, a horizontal segment downstream of the downcomer, a riser segment downstream of the horizontal segment, and a downwardly inclined segment downstream of the riser, whereby the solids are entrained to the fluidized bed reactor. An eductor is added to the angled leg to induce the underflow gas from the cyclone; one of the preferred motive fluids to the eductor is the fines from fuel preparation and the carrying gas for the fines. Also provided are a fluidized bed reactor comprising the loop seal, and a method for producing syngas from coal and steam using the same. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138862 | NANOPARTICLES USEFUL FOR BIOMOLECULE STORAGE - The present invention provides a composition useful for biomolecule storage comprising a population of nanoparticles. It also provides methods of storing a biomolecule and containers comprising the composition. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138863 | IMMERSION SOLUTION FOR MICROSCOPE - An immersion solution for a microscope, the immersion solution including a metal-halogeno complex anion containing bromine or iodine and one or more types of metal elements M selected from Sn, In, Bi, Sb, Zn and Al, and an imidazolium cation, a pyridinium cation, a pyrrolidinium cation or an ammonium cation. The immersion solution includes an ionic liquid that transmits light having a predetermined wavelength, has a refractive index of no less than 1.60 and is used for a fluorescence microscope. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138864 | NON-CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS HAVING COMPLETE PHOTONIC, ELECTRONIC, OR PHONONIC BAND GAPS - The invention provides an article of manufacture, and methods of designing and making the article. The article permits or prohibits waves of energy, especially photonic/electromagnetic energy, to propagate through it, depending on the energy band gaps built into it. The structure of the article may be reduced to a pattern of points having a hyperuniform distribution. The point-pattern may exhibit a crystalline symmetry, a quasicrystalline symmetry or may be aperiodic. In some embodiments, the point pattern exhibits no long-range order. Preferably, the point-pattern is isotropic. In all embodiments, the article has a complete, TE- and TM-optimized band-gap. The extraordinary transmission phenomena found in the disordered hyperuniform photonic structures of the invention find use in optical micro-circuitry (all-optical, electronic or thermal switching of the transmission), near-field optical probing, thermophotovoltaics, and energy-efficient incandescent sources. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138865 | PHENANTHROl[1,10,9,8-C,D,E,F,G]CARBAZOLE POLYMERS AND THEIR USE AS ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS - The invention relates to novel phenanthro[1,10,9,8-c,d,e,f,g]carbazole polymers, methods and materials for their preparation, their use as semiconductors in organic electronic (OE) devices, and to OE devices comprising these polymers. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138866 | SYNTHESIS OF MULTINARY CHALCOGENIDE NANOPARTICLES COMPRISING Cu, Zn, Sn, S, AND Se - Nanoparticle compositions and methods for synthesizing multinary chalcogenide CZTSSe nanoparticles containing Cu, Zn, and Sn in combination with S, Se or both are described. The nanoparticles may be incorporated into one or more ink solutions alone or in combination with other chalcogenide-based particles to make thin films useful for photovoltaic applications, including thin films from multilayer particle films having a composition profile. The composition and stoichiometry of the thin films may be further modified by subjecting the particle films to gas or liquid phase chalcogen exchange reactions. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138867 | CARBON-DEPOSITED ALKALI METAL OXYANION ELECTRODE MATERIAL AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a process for the synthesis of a carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion cathode material comprising particles, wherein said particles carry, on at least a portion of the particle surface, carbon deposited by pyrolysis, said process comprising a dry high-energy milling step performed on precursors of said carbon-deposited alkali metal oxyanion prior to a solid-state thermal reaction. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138868 | CIRCUIT CONNECTING MATERIAL, FILM-LIKE CIRCUIT CONNECTING MATERIAL USING THE CIRCUIT CONNECTING MATERIAL, STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING CIRCUIT MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING CIRCUIT MEMBER - The circuit connecting material of the invention is situated between mutually opposing circuit electrodes, and provides electrical connection between the electrodes in the pressing direction when the mutually opposing circuit electrodes are pressed, the circuit connecting material comprising anisotropic conductive particles wherein conductive fine particles are dispersed in an organic insulating material. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138869 | Thermoplastic Injection Moulding Material and Injection Moulded Thermoplastic Object - Thermoplastic injection moulding material, which material is electrically conductive, fire-retardant and having a high tensile strength, characterised in that the material consists of:
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20120138870 | HIGH THERMOELECTRIC PERFORMANCE BY CONVERGENCE OF BANDS IN IV-VI SEMICONDUCTORS, HEAVILY DOPED PbTe, AND ALLOYS/NANOCOMPOSITES - The present invention teaches an effective mechanism for enhancing thermoelectric performance through additional conductive bands. Using heavily doped p-PbTe materials as an example, a quantitative explanation is disclosed, as to why and how these additional bands affect the figure of merit. A high zT of approaching 2 at high temperatures makes these simple, likely more stable (than nanostructured materials) and Tl-free materials excellent for thermoelectric applications. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138871 | INK JETTABLE SILVER/SILVER CHLORIDE COMPOSITIONS - The present invention uses a silver/silver chloride composition and ink jet technology in the art of digital printing, especially for use in blood glucose sensors. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138872 | LEAD-FREE CONDUCTIVE COMPOUND FOR SOLAR CELL ELECTRODES - A lead-free conductive compound for a solar cell electrode including: a conductive powder; a glass frit; and a vehicle; the glass fit includes at least one kind of lead-free glass including 10 to 29 (mol %) of Bi | 2012-06-07 |
20120138873 | SINTERING PROCESS FOR THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS - A process for densifying a composite material is provided. In some instances, the process can reduce stress in a sintered component such that improved densification and/or properties of the component is provided. The process includes providing a mixture of a first material particles and second material particles, pre-sintering the mixture at a first pressure and a first temperature in order to form a pre-sintered component, and then crushing, grinding, and sieving the pre-sintered component in order to form or obtain a generally uniform composite powder. The uniform composite powder is then sintered at a second pressure and a second temperature to form a sintered component, the second pressure being greater than the second pressure. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138874 | SOLID-STATE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SIGNAGE WITH PHOTOLUMINESCENCE WAVELENGTH CONVERSION AND PHOTOLUMINESCENT COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR - A photoluminescent composition (“phosphor ink”) comprises a suspension of particles of at least one blue light (380 nm to 480 nm) excitable phosphor material in a light transmissive liquid binder in which the weight loading of at least one phosphor material to binder material is in a range 40% to 75%. The binder can be U.V. curable, thermally curable, solvent based or a combination thereof and comprise a polymer resin; a monomer resin, an acrylic, a silicone or a fluorinated polymer. The composition can further comprise particles of a light reflective material suspended in the liquid binder. Photoluminescence wavelength conversion components; solid-state light emitting devices; light emitting signage surfaces and light emitting signage utilizing the composition are disclosed. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138875 | ANTI-YELLOWING FOR THERMOCHROMIC SYSTEMS - Ligand exchange thermochromic systems comprising a. a transition metal ion, iodide; and at least one material capable of minimizing or eliminating yellow color formation in the system, wherein at 25° C. the color coordinate b* value of the system is less than 30. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138876 | CHROMENE COMPOUND - A chromene compound represented by the following formula (1): | 2012-06-07 |
20120138877 | COMPOUND OR ITS TAUTOMER, METAL COMPLEX COMPOUND, COLORED PHOTOSENSITIVE CURING COMPOSITION, COLOR FILTER, AND PRODUCTION - Provided is a colored photosensitive curing composition useful for color filters in primary colors, including blue, green, and red, having a high molar absorption coefficient and allowing a reduction in film thickness and superior color purity and fastness. A colored photosensitive curing composition, comprising, as its colorant, a dipyrromethene-based metal complex compound obtained from a metal or metal compound and a dipyrromethene-based compound represented by the following Formula (I): | 2012-06-07 |
20120138878 | COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A filled composite material is disclosed that includes a preformed syntactic composite material of particulate structure defining interstitial spaces between the particles thereof, and that is at least partially impregnated in the interstitial spaces by a reinforcing filler. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138879 | APPARATUS FOR PUSHING A FASTENER FROM A HOST MATERIAL - An apparatus for pushing a fastener from a host material with, for example, an air hammer includes a punch shank a compression spring, a hollow sleeve, a fastener and a punch. The hollow sleeve includes an opening formed therein for interfitment over a central portion of the punch shank, and a set screw placed therein for engagement with a retention flat portion of a central portion of the punch shank. The punch includes a top that operably engages with the air hammer, and a bottom end having a recess formed therein, where the recess is configured and arranged for retention of a top of the punch shank. The spring fits over the punch shank, and contacts the bottom end of the punch and the top end of the sleeve. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138880 | Carpet stretching apparatus - An electrically or pneumatically powered carpet stretcher including a wheeled dolly and designed for use by a standing operator. A variable speed electric or pneumatically powered drive unit having a chuck is removably attached to the wheeled dolly. A number of interchangeable head assemblies may be selectively attached to a power unit using its chuck. A multi-head carpet stretching head assembly allows fast stretching of carpet. Smaller single unit heads allow work in corners or other tight spaces. A tile removing head may also be provided to utilize the carpet stretcher to remove tile from floors or other similar tasks. An adjustable height lip may be provided at the front edge of a carpet stretching head to allow easy tucking of carpets with different piles and/or thicknesses. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138881 | Slack Rope and Lift Control For Use With Plow - A system for controlling slack in a winch rope associated with a vehicle can include a winch, a plow, and a support member pivotably coupled to the plow and carrying a pulley that receives the rope for raising and lowering the plow. A limit switch can be operatively associated with the winch and configured to selectively enable and disable lowering of the plow by the winch. A first member can be carried by the support member and operatively associated with the switch. A biasing member can bias the support member to a first position when a load on the winch rope is below a predetermined threshold. The first member can be in at least substantial alignment with the switch when in the first position. The switch can change an activation state upon the first member being in the first position to automatically disable lowering of the plow by the winch. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138882 | In-line strainer with tension control mechanisms for use on high tensile wire - An in-line strainer for placement within a span of wire fence to apply tension thereto is provided. The in-line strainer includes a reel having a hollow central hub for receiving a torque limiting mechanism. The torque limiting mechanism includes a central axle and a spring mechanism. As the axle is manually rotated, the reel is also rotated through its engagement with the torque limiting mechanism until a target tension on the wire is reached. Once the target tension has been reached, the torque limiting mechanism disengages, allowing the axle to “slip” relative to the reel, preventing further rotation of the reel and, consequently, further tensioning of the wire. In addition, the in-line strainer includes a failure mechanism which ensures that, when the load threshold on the fence is exceeded, the in-line strainer will automatically release tension on the wire wound thereon in a predictable and safe manner. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138883 | Taut Wire Fence System - An apparatus and method of detecting a change in tension of a taut wire fence system, where the system includes a connector including a main body member having a first attachment portion at one end of the member and a second attachment portion at the opposite end of the member and a sensor located on the main body between and aligned with the first and second attachment portions, the method including the steps of attaching a first wire of the fence to the first attachment portion and attaching the second attachment portion of the connector either to an end support mount for the fence, or to a second wire of the fence system such that the connector is held independently of direct contact with any fence support, and such that the first wire, the sensor on the main body of the connector and the second attachment portion respectively, are aligned. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138884 | PROGRAMMABLE METALLIZATION MEMORY CELL WITH PLANARIZED SILVER ELECTRODE - Programmable metallization memory cells having a planarized silver electrode and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The programmable metallization memory cells include a first metal contact and a second metal contact, an ion conductor solid electrolyte material is between the first metal contact and the second metal contact, and either a silver alloy doping electrode separates the ion conductor solid electrolyte material from the first metal contact or the second metal contact, or a silver doping electrode separates the ion conductor solid electrolyte material from the first metal contact. The silver electrode includes a silver layer and a metal seed layer separating the silver layer from the first metal contact. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138885 | ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT COMPONENT - An electrical circuit component includes a first electrode, a plurality of second electrodes and a negative differential resistance (NDR) material. The first electrode and the plurality of second electrodes are connected to the NDR material and the NDR material is to electrically connect the first electrode to one of the plurality of second electrodes when a sufficient voltage is applied between the first electrode and the one of the plurality of second electrodes through the NDR material. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138886 | SILICON AND SILICON GERMANIUM NANOWIRE STRUCTURES - Methods of forming microelectronic structures are described. Embodiments of those methods include forming a nanowire device comprising a substrate comprising source/drain structures adjacent to spacers, and nanowire channel structures disposed between the spacers, wherein the nanowire channel structures are vertically stacked above each other. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138887 | Electrical and Optical Devices Incorporating Topological Materials Including Topological Insulators - An electrical device includes a current transport layer formed using a layer of a topological material selected from the group of a topological insulator, a quantum anomalous hall (QAH) insulator, a topological insulator variant, and a topological magnetic insulator. In one embodiment, the current transport layer forms a conductive wire on an integrated circuit where the conductive wire includes two spatially separated edge channels, each edge channel carrying charge carriers propagating in one direction only. In other embodiments, an optical device includes an optical layer formed using a layer of the topological material. The optical layer can be a light absorbing layer, a light emitting layer, a light transport layer, or a light modulation layer. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138888 | Single Gate Inverter Nanowire Mesh - A FET inverter is provided that includes a plurality of device layers oriented vertically in a stack, each device layer having a source region, a drain region and a plurality of nanowire channels, wherein the source and drain regions of one or more of the device layers are doped with an n-type dopant and the source and drain regions of one or more other of the device layers are doped with a p-type dopant; a gate common to each of the device layers surrounding the nanowire channels; a first contact to the source regions of the one or more device layers doped with an n-type dopant; a second contact to the source regions of the one or more device layers doped with a p-type dopant; and a third contact common to the drain regions of each of the device layers. Techniques for fabricating a FET inverter are also provided. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138889 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor light emitting device includes an n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, a light emitting part, and a p-side electrode. The light emitting part is provided between the n-type and the p-type semiconductor layers, and includes a plurality of barrier layers and a plurality of well layers. The p-side electrode contacts the p-type semiconductor layer. The p-type semiconductor layer includes first, second, third, and fourth p-type layers. The first p-type layer contacts the p-side electrode. The second p-type layer contacts the light emitting part. The third p-type layer is provided between the first p-type layer and the second p-type layer. The fourth p-type layer is provided between the second p-type layer and the third p-type layer. The second p-type layer contains Al and contains a p-type impurity in a lower concentration lower than that in the first concentration. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138890 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor light emitting device includes an n-type semiconductor layer, a p-type semiconductor layer and a light emitting part. The light emitting part is provided between the n-type semiconductor layer and the p-type semiconductor layer and includes a first light emitting layer. The first light emitting layer includes a first barrier layer, a first well layer, a first n-side intermediate layer and a first p-side intermediate layer. The barrier layer, the well layer, the n-side layer and the p-side intermediate layer include a nitride semiconductor. An In composition ratio in the n-side layer decreases along a first direction from the n-type layer toward the p-type layer. An In composition ratio in the p-side layer decreases along the first direction. An average change rate of the In ratio in the p-side layer is lower than an average change rate of the In ratio in the n-side layer. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138891 | METHOD FOR REDUCTION OF EFFICIENCY DROOP USING AN (Al,In,Ga)N/Al(x)In(1-x)N SUPERLATTICE ELECTRON BLOCKING LAYER IN NITRIDE BASED LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A method for reduction of efficiency droop using an (Al, In, Ga)N/Al | 2012-06-07 |
20120138892 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A light-emitting device comprises a substrate, and a light-emitting structure formed on the substrate. The light-emitting structure comprises a first active layer emitting the light with a first wavelength, and a second active layer emitting the light with a second wavelength. The light-emitting structure is formed by the first active layer and the second active layer stacked alternately. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138893 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE INCLUDING THE SAME AND LIGHTING SYSTEM - A light emitting device includes a light emitting structure including a first conductive type semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second conductive type semiconductor layer; a multi-contact layer disposed on at least a predetermined region of the second conductive type semiconductor layer, the multi-contact layer including at least one pair-structure configured of a first layer including InGaN having a dopant doped thereon and a second layer including GaN having a different dopant doped thereon; and a first electrode and a second electrode to provide currents to the first conductive type semiconductor layer and the second conductive type semiconductor layer, respectively. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138894 | STABLE AND ALL SOLUTION PROCESSABLE QUANTUM DOT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - Embodiments of the invention are directed to quantum dot light emitting diodes (QD-LEDs) where the electron injection and transport layer comprises inorganic nanoparticles (I-NPs). The use of I-NPs results in an improved QD-LED over those having a conventional organic based electron injection and transport layer and does not require chemical reaction to form the inorganic layer. In one embodiment of the invention the hole injection and transport layer can be metal oxide nanoparticles (MO-NPs) which allows the entire device to have the stability of an all inorganic system and permit formation of the QD-LED by a series of relatively inexpensive steps involving deposition of suspensions of nanoparticles and removing the suspending vehicle. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138895 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device has an active layer, a first semiconductor layer of first conductive type, an overflow prevention layer disposed between the active layer and the first semiconductor layer, which is doped with impurities of first conductive type and which prevents overflow of electrons or holes, a second semiconductor layer of first conductive type disposed at least one of between the active layer and the overflow prevention layer and between the overflow prevention layer and the first semiconductor layer, and an impurity diffusion prevention layer disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the active layer, which has a band gap smaller than those of the overflow prevention layer, the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and which prevents diffusion of impurities of first conductive type. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138896 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device has an active layer, a first semiconductor layer of first conductive type, an overflow prevention layer disposed between the active layer and the first semiconductor layer, which is doped with impurities of first conductive type and which prevents overflow of electrons or holes, a second semiconductor layer of first conductive type disposed at least one of between the active layer and the overflow prevention layer and between the overflow prevention layer and the first semiconductor layer, and an impurity diffusion prevention layer disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the active layer, which has a band gap smaller than those of the overflow prevention layer, the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and which prevents diffusion of impurities of first conductive type. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138897 | SOURCE/DRAIN STRESSOR HAVING ENHANCED CARRIER MOBILITY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Various source/drain stressors that can enhance carrier mobility, and methods for manufacturing the same, are disclosed. An exemplary source/drain stressor includes a seed layer of a first material disposed over a substrate of a second material, the first material being different than the second material; a relaxed epitaxial layer disposed over the seed layer; and an epitaxial layer disposed over the relaxed epitaxial layer. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138898 | SENSOR, SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - A sensor includes: a base wafer containing silicon; a seed member provided directly or indirectly on the base wafer; and a photothermal absorber that is made of a Group 3-5 compound semiconductor lattice-matching or pseudo lattice-matching the seed member and being capable of generating a carrier upon absorbing light or heat, where the photothermal absorber outputs an electric signal in response to incident light to be introduced into the photothermal absorber or heat to be applied to the photothermal absorber. A semiconductor wafer includes: a base wafer containing silicon; a seed member provided directly or indirectly on the base wafer; and a photothermal absorber that is made of a Group 3-5 compound semiconductor lattice-matching or pseudo lattice-matching the seed member and being capable of generating a carrier upon absorbing light or heat. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138899 | SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUSES AND METHOD THEREFOR - In accordance with one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method involves a channel region, barrier layers separated by the channel region and a dielectric on one of the barrier layers. The barrier layers have band gaps that are different than a band gap of the channel region, and confine both electrons and holes in the channel region. A gate electrode applies electric field to the channel region via the dielectric. In various contexts, the apparatus and method are amenable to implementation for both electron-based and hole-based implementations, such as for nmos, pmos, and cmos applications. | 2012-06-07 |
20120138900 | Omega Shaped Nanowire Tunnel Field Effect Transistors - A method for forming a nanowire tunnel field effect transistor device includes forming a nanowire connected to a first pad region and a second pad region, the nanowire including a core portion and a dielectric layer, forming a gate structure on the dielectric layer of the nanowire, forming a first protective spacer on portions of the nanowire, implanting ions in a first portion of the exposed nanowire and the first pad region, implanting in the dielectric layer of a second portion of the exposed nanowire and the second pad region, removing the dielectric layer from the second pad region and the second portion, removing the core portion of the second portion of the exposed nanowire to form a cavity, and epitaxially growing a doped semiconductor material in the cavity to connect the exposed cross sections of the nanowire to the second pad region. | 2012-06-07 |