39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 9 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080230273 | INSTANTANEOUS MEASUREMENT OF DRILLSTRING ORIENTATION - An orientation measurement system is deployed in a wellbore drilling system having one or more reservoir imaging and characterization tools, directional tools, and/or other known BHA tools in a rotating section. The orientation measurement system includes a processor receiving signals from a rotary position sensor measuring an angular position of the rotating section relative to the non-rotating section and receiving signals from an orientation sensor determining the orientation of the non-rotating section relative to a reference frame such as highside. The processor uses the first and second signals to determine a tool face of the rotating member relative to the highside and periodically and/or continuously transmits the determined tool face along the BHA via a suitable communication link. The determined tool face is used by the BHA tools to synchronize measurements with highside and/or to determine azimuth. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230274 | Top drive washpipe system - A top drive system for wellbore operations, the top drive system, in at least certain aspects, including a motor, a main shaft driven by the motor, the main shaft having a top end and a bottom end, a speed reduction system interconnected with the main shaft, a washpipe shaft interconnected with the speed reduction system for driving the washpipe shaft at a speed of rotation less than a speed of rotation of the main shaft. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.P.R. 1.72(b). | 2008-09-25 |
20080230275 | Impact Excavation System And Method With Injection System - A system and method according to which at least one vessel injects a suspension of liquid and a plurality of impactors into a formation to remove at least a portion of the formation. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230276 | PORTABLE DRILLING DEVICE - A portable drilling device for use in horizontal boring through a substrate beneath an impediment includes a motor mounted on an inclined stabilizer bar. The inclined stabilizer bar includes a handle for use by the operator of the drilling unit which allows the operator to guide the unit during operation. A shaft is operatively mounted on the motor and is rotatably carried by the stabilizer bar. The shaft is in turn attached to an auger which is rotatably carried within a bearing housing assembly that is attached to the inclined stabilizer bar at a predetermined angle. A skid shoe is mounted underneath the shaft-auger attachment point and is attached to both the housing and the inclined stabilizer bar, whereby, when the motor is engaged the shaft and the auger are rotated in order to bore a horizontal opening through the substrate beneath an impediment such as a sidewalk or driveway. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230277 | Pocket for a Downhole Tool String Component - A downhole tool string component, having a tubular body with an outer diameter. A first, second, and third flange are disposed around the outer diameter of the tubular body at different axial locations. A first sleeve is disposed around the tubular body such that opposite ends of the first sleeve fit around at least a portion of the first and second flanges, forming a first sealed pocket around the outer diameter of the tubular body. A second sleeve is disposed around the tubular body such that opposite ends of the second sleeve fit around at least a portion of the second and third flanges, forming a second sealed pocket around the outer diameter of the tubular body. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230278 | Fixed cutter drill bit for abrasive applications - The invention provides a fixed cutter drill bit for drilling through unconsolidated, highly abrasive formations. The bit includes a bit body having a cutting face and a side portion. The bit body comprising carbide matrix material. A plurality of blades azimuthally spaced about the cutting face and a plurality of cutters disposed along the blades. At least one gage pad is disposed along a side of the bit body and includes wear resistant gage elements formed of a material more wear resistant than the matrix material forming a portion of the gage pad. The wear resistant elements have a rounded surface and are embedded in gage pad material proximal a leading edge of the gage pad to provide a rounded wear-resistant edge or surface proximal the leading edge. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230279 | Hard compact and method for making the same - A hard composite member produced by a rapid omni-directional compaction process that includes the steps of: providing a pre-compaction composite comprising a substrate, a superhard member and a layer of braze between the substrate and the superhard member; placing the pre-compaction composite in a pressure transmitting material contained within a shell to form an isostatic die assembly; heating the isostatic die assembly to a temperature at which the pressure-transmitting material is capable of fluidic flow and wherein the temperature ranges between greater than the melting point of the braze layer and less than or equal to about 1200° C.; and in a forging press, compressing the isostatic die assembly to consolidate the pre-compaction composite under omnidirectional pressure at a pressure equal to or greater than about 60,000 psi into a dense, consolidated body. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230280 | POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND HAVING IMPROVED THERMAL STABILITY - PCD constructions include a PCD body comprising a polycrystalline matrix region, a first region that includes a replacement material positioned remote from a body surface, and a second region that is substantially free of the replacement material and that extends a depth from the body surface. The PCD construction can further include a substrate that is attached to the body. The PCD body is formed by removing a solvent catalyst material used to form the body, replacing the removed solvent catalyst material with a replacement material, and then removing the replacement material from a region of the body to thereby form the second region. The replacement material can be introduced into the PCD body during a HPHT process, and the substrate may or may not be the source of the noncatalyzing material. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230281 | PLATFORM FOR A BALANCE - A weighing lift has a single-piece platform for an electronic balance and a holder into which the platform can be plugged. The platform has a load-receiving area for an object to be weighed, a centering pin and a rotation-blocking element. The rotation-blocking element is arranged between the load-receiving area and the centering pin. The single-piece platform is preferably made from a sheet metal material. The platform can be plugged substantially without loose play into the holder. The holder has at its end a first coupling portion with a wedge-shaped groove serving to receive the rotation-blocking element. It also has a body in which a receiving seat is formed for the centering pin, which serves to position the platform parallel to the load direction of the object. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230282 | Modular sealed portable digital electronic controller - An electronic digital controller, such as a load cell indicator, is disclosed in which a number of components, such as a circuit board, display, and keypad are placed within an enclosure, and the enclosure is bonded closed, such as using an adhesive, to render the enclosure watertight. The keypad is a touch sensitive, capacitive keypad with no moving parts, and it is housed behind a rigid panel. An optoelectronic transceiver allows for data exchange with an electronic memory device housed in the adhesively sealed enclosure and allows for data exchange and for updating or modification of software code housed therein. Other components, such as another circuit board, a power supply, and block connectors, are placed in an adjacent enclosure, and the circuit boards in the two enclosures are electrically connected. The power supply is preferably a potted AC power supply but may also include a battery. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230283 | TOUCH PAD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A touch pad with a simple structure to enable an electronic device to be manufactured more slimly and with low manufacturing costs. The touch pad includes a cover having a plurality of function icons a cover frame to support the cover, the cover frame including a plurality of light guide hollows, and a board, which is engaged with the cover frame and includes touch sensors and luminous elements to illuminate the function icons mounted thereon, the touch sensors and luminous elements being respectively mounted at positions on the board corresponding to the plurality of function icons. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230284 | OFFSET DRIVE SYSTEM FOR UTILITY VEHICLES - A wheel driven utility vehicle includes a frame and two small volume high speed alternating current electric motors arranged side by side for driving the vehicle. Alternatively high speed direct current, hydraulic or pneumatic direct current motors may be used with suitable controls. Each motor has an output shaft which drives an offset planetary gear reducer. Each offset planetary gear reducer is affixed to the electric motor and includes an output carrier interconnected with an output shaft. Each output shaft includes first and second chain drive sprockets which drive chains interconnected with shafts driving the front and rear wheels respectively. Each offset planetary gear reducer enables use of space saving high speed relatively low-torque alternating current electric motors with attendant large speed reductions. Gear reduction enables the production of sufficient torque at the wheels of the vehicle. Applications in addition to utility vehicles are also specifically contemplated. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230285 | Multimodal agile robots - Examples and implementations of various robotic mechanisms, apparatus, systems and techniques including multimodal robotic devices and systems | 2008-09-25 |
20080230286 | Motorized wheeled vehicle caddy - A motorized wheeled vehicle caddy for pushing or pulling one or more wheeled vehicles can be used to move and/or maneuver the vehicle(s) to different locations and positions. The vehicle caddy includes a hitch mechanism to attach the vehicle to the caddy, a suspension mechanism to align the caddy and vehicle when connecting the two, a steering mechanism to guide the movement of the caddy and attached vehicle, and a power drive mechanism to move the caddy and attached vehicle. Being compact in size and lightweight, the motorized wheeled vehicle caddy is also convenient for use in areas with limited space. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230287 | Hybrid System - A hybrid system includes an electrical motor generating motive power, a storing portion providing electrical power to the electrical motor, a fuel cell that provides electrical power to the electrical motor or the storing portion within a predetermined output range, an internal combustion engine absorbing loading of the fuel cell, a determination portion that determines whether the loading of the fuel cell is above the maximum output in the predetermined range, and a control portion that controls the internal combustion engine so as to operate if it is determined that the loading of the fuel cell is above the maximum output in the predetermined range. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230288 | Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle - A fuel cell electric vehicle includes a driving motor, a fuel cell and first and second supply/discharge manifolds. The driving motor is disposed between a pair of wheels. The fuel cell is disposed above the driving motor and has a plurality of unit cells stacked in a vertical direction of a vehicle. The fuel cell includes a plurality of through-manifolds configured and arranged to distribute a fuel gas, an oxidizing gas and a coolant to the unit cells. The first and second supply/discharge manifolds are disposed adjacent to first and second lateral end portions of the driving motor, respectively, with respect to a lateral direction of the vehicle. The first and second supply/discharge manifolds include a plurality of fluid connection ports for transporting the fuel gas, the oxidizing gas and the coolant at positions that substantially overlap with positions of the through-manifolds. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230289 | LUBRICATION SYSTEM FOR RIGHT-ANGLE DRIVES USED WITH UTILITY VEHICLES - A bearing lubrication device in a right angle gear reducer includes a gear housing having an interior portion and a lubricating fluid reservoir therein. An oil slinger, rotating pinion shaft, pinion shaft housing, and bearings for supporting the pinion shaft within the pinion shaft housing work together to provide a continuous supply of oil to the bearings. The pinion shaft includes two radially and longitudinally extending passageways therethrough which supply oil from a recess in one end of the pinion shaft to the bearings. Oil is slung from the reservoir into the recess of the rotating pinion shaft where it is forced outwardly and through the passageways to a chamber formed by the rotating pinion shaft, shaft housing and bearings. The roller bearings pump the oil from the chamber back to the fluid reservoir. Oil passageways in the shaft housing enable the return of oil from one bearing set. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230290 | Vehicle - A vehicle suitable in consideration of each of an electric power supply amount to a motor and a mounting space of a fuel cell or the like is provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230291 | Supporting Structure in the Front Region of a Motor Vehicle - Supporting structure ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230292 | Self-Propelled Vehicle - By a self-propelled vehicle that are for example to be used for support or service works on airplanes, hereby also military airplanes, it is advantageous that a set of wheels can be lowered in at manner that makes the distance from the ground up to the bottom of the vehicle substantially larger. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230293 | REAR WHEEL SUSPENSION FOR A MOTORCYCLE AND SWING ARM ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A rear wheel suspension for a motorcycle can sufficiently ensure the stroke of a rear cushion and can enhance traveling performance of a vehicle by lowering the gravity center of the vehicle. A swing arm includes an upper arm swingably connecting a body frame with the upper portion of a power transmission portion. A lower arm swingably connects the body frame with the lower portion of the power transmission portion. The axial center of the upper end support portion of a rear cushion is swingably supported by the upper arm at a position forward of the axial center of the support portion. The axial center of the lower support portion of the rear cushion can swingably be supported by the lower arm at a position rearward of the axial center of the support portion swingably supporting the lower arm and the body frame with respect to the vehicle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230294 | Power train for a utility vehicle - A power train for a vehicle includes a gearbox with an input shaft and an output shaft and is configured such that the input shaft drives the output shaft at a single speed ratio in a first direction and a single speed ratio in a second direction. The output shaft is coupleable with the front and rear vehicle axles to separately drive each axle. Further, a continuously variable transmission is connected with an engine shaft and with the gearbox input shaft such that the engine shaft drives the input shaft within a range of speed ratios from less than 1 to greater than 3. Front and rear differentials are coupled with each axle and with the output shaft and drive the axles at different speed ratios such that a base surface drives the front axle independently of the front differential when at least one rear wheel rolls upon the surface. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230295 | IDLE-ABLE POWER TRANSFER UNIT - A vehicle driveline comprising a primary drive system including at least one primary drive wheel and an auxiliary drive system including at least one auxiliary drive wheel is disclosed. The vehicle driveline may further comprise a system for idling the auxiliary drive system. The system may include at least one wheel disconnect device for selectively connecting and disconnecting the auxiliary drive wheel from the auxiliary drive system and a power transfer unit for selectively engaging and disengaging the auxiliary drive system from the primary drive system. The power transfer unit may include a multi-plate clutch in series with a dog clutch. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230296 | Front to Rear Torque Vectoring Axle with Overspaced Capability for Vehicle Dynamic Control Systems - A torque bias coupling ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230297 | Intelligent driving safety monitoring system and method integrating multiple direction information - An intelligent driving safety monitoring system capable of integrating multiple direction information is adapted to be installed in a vehicle. The system includes a first image capturing device, a second image capturing device, a data processing device, and an indicating device. The first image capturing device is used to capture a face image of a driver of the vehicle. The second image capturing device is used to capture a front lane image. The data processing device, after doing computations based on the face image of the driver and the front lane image, maps a sight direction of the driver and a mid-line of lane into a global coordinate space and integrates the same into multiple direction information. The indicating device outputs the multiple direction information to the driver for suggesting whether driving status of the driver is safe. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230298 | Method of Applying Oral Compositions - A method of applying oral compositions to the temporary and permanent surfaces of the oral cavity comprising the step of obtaining a container and applicator combination formed as an assembly that comprises an internal region that contains an oral care composition and an externally projecting pair of spreadable wings, expelling said oral care composition from said internal region and spreading said oral care composition onto the surfaces of the oral cavity with said spreadable wings. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230299 | Windscreen Wiper Device - The invention relates to a windscreen wiper device ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230300 | Steering Control Apparatus and Method - A vehicle steering control device is provided that suppresses changes in the steering force accompanying the shock transmitted from the road surface during the steering wheel return operation. The vehicle steering device is a steer-by-wire steering device where a steering wheel receiving the steering input which is transmitted electronically to the steering unit which turns steered road wheels of the vehicle. The steering reaction force correction (Gf×F) corresponding to road surface reaction force F is applied to the steering wheel. The device includes a turn/return sensor that senses turn/return of the steering wheel, and during return of steering wheel, road surface reaction force feedback gain Gf is made smaller than the initial turning. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230301 | Steering System for Motor Vehicles - A steering system for a motor vehicle is disclosed, including a steering member which is connected to a pinion, the pinion being in engagement with a steering rack, which is connected to a master piston, slave pistons connected to the vehicle wheels, and volumes, which are arranged between slave pistons and master piston and are filled with hydraulic fluid for transmitting steering forces. According to the invention, there is provision in the steering system for a first volume to be connected to a second volume via a hydraulic line, hydraulic fluid being transferable between the volumes for influencing a steering ratio. This system is for use in motor vehicles, in particular passenger cars. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230302 | Motor-Driven Power Steering Apparatus - The invention provides a motor-driven power steering apparatus provided with a fault diagnosing means diagnosing a fault of a board temperature detecting apparatus on the basis of an armature current Im detected by a motor current detecting means and a board temperature Tb of the control board detected by the board temperature detecting apparatus, and a target current suppressing means suppressing a target current Iq at a time when the fault diagnosing means diagnoses that the board temperature detecting apparatus is out of order | 2008-09-25 |
20080230303 | STETHOSCOPE SHIELD SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SHIELDING STETHOSCOPE USING THE SAME - A stethoscope shield system comprising a plurality of substantially planar shield stacked one upon the other with an adhesive disposed therebetween, each of the shields including a first surface having the adhesive applied thereto and a second surface such that adjacent shields adhere to one another with the first surface of each of these shields adhering to the second surface of an adjacent shield with a first shield of the plurality of shields being adhered to the diaphragm of the stethoscope for supporting the stacked shields, wherein the adhesive disposed between the stacked shields has at least one of a consecutively increasing bonding area and a consecutively increasing adhesive bonding strength, and an exposed shield of the stacked shields is removed after contacting the body of a patient. A method for preventing contamination of an instrument, particularly a stethoscope includes the steps of applying a plurality of substantially planar shields stacked one upon another with an adhesive disposed therebetween to the surface of the stethoscope, each of the shields including a first surface having an adhesive pad applied thereto and a second surface such that adjacent shields adhere to one another with the first surface of each of the shields being adhered to the second surface of an adjacent shield and the first surface of a first shield in the stacked shields adjacent the instrument surface is adhered to the instrument surface and subsequently removing an outermost shield of the stacked shields after application of the instrument to each sequential patient such that the adhesive disposed between said stacked shields has at least one of a consecutively increasing bonding area and a consecutively increasing adhesive bonding strength. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230304 | Membrane for an Electroacoustic Transducer - A membrane ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230305 | Sound absorbing structure of electronic equipment - In order to provide sound absorbing structure capable of reducing the noise of electronic equipment while maintaining the cooling capability of the electronic equipment, there is provided sound absorbing structure in which a plurality of penetrating openings are provided by arranging a plurality of acoustic materials having a predetermined shape at predetermined intervals in a flow channel of cooling fluid from a blower, and the plurality of acoustic materials are arranged so that the sound vertically incident on a penetrating plane of the penetrating openings from the blower does not directly go out of the electronic equipment. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230306 | MUFFLE CHAMBER DUCT - A pipe is incorporated in an intake system and having a first hole for a noise in the intake system to be released therethrough. A cover covers the pipe for attenuating the noise, having a second hole. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230307 | MUFFLE DUCT - A pipe is incorporated in an intake system and has a first hole for a noise in the intake system to be released therethrough. A cover covers the pipe for attenuating the noise and has a second hole coinciding with the first hole circumferentially of the pipe. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230308 | Decorative acoustic absorber forming a wall element - The invention relates to a decorative acoustic absorber ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230309 | Multilayer Articles Having Acoustical Absorbance Properties and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Multilayer articles having acoustical absorbance properties are disclosed. Methods of making and using the multilayer articles are also disclosed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230310 | Curved Panel for Acoustical Shell, Method of Manufacturing the Same, and Acoustical Shell Using the Same - The present invention provides an acoustical shell for stage sets which is light and easily handled, which has no deformation of a curved surface for a long-period installation, in which a surface to reflect sound is broad and it is possible to prevent a resonance phenomenon due to a cavity, thereby providing an excellent efficiency of reflecting the sound, without eliminating even any small sound. A method of manufacturing the acoustical shell according to the present invention comprises making a laminate board by bonding a melamine pasteboard and 2 to 4 sheets of plywood or MDF using adhesives, securing the laminate board into a wood winding machine made in a curved surface shape and applying a high frequency heat-treatment such that a bending is fixed to form a curved shape, making a upper board and a lower board using the curved board, adhesively inserting a plastic board attached framing members for edging between the upper and lower boards to be pressed for integrating, thereby manufacturing a curved panel. Then, the upper and lower ends and the right and left side ends of the curved panel are overlaid with aluminum profiles, thereby completing the acoustical shell. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230311 | Fall-arresting mechanism - For a generally vertical or curved structure, such as a ladder, tower, wall, or pole, which is equipped with a generally vertical or curved rail, a fall-arresting mechanism comprises an upper plate and a lower plate. Each plate has an aperture, through which the generally vertical rail extends. The mechanism further comprises an elongate, linking member, such as a strap, which is connected to one of the upper and lower plates. The upper and lower plates are linked, by a parallelogram linkage on each of two sides, so that the upper plate is pressed against the rail, in a given direction, while the lower plate is pressed against the rail, in an opposite direction, when the elongate, linking member is pulled downwardly or downwardly and away from the rail. The upper and lower plates are biased in the indicated directions. The mechanism further comprises a friction-enhancing wheel, which is biased against the rail. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230312 | Vehicle Supported, Portable Scaffold System - A vehicle-supported, portable scaffold system. The scaffold system includes a frame structure having a vertical tower and a base. The vertical tower operably supports a platform assembly vertically movable along a length of the vertical tower between a lowermost position and an uppermost position. An actuator is operably disposed to selectively move the platform assembly along the length of the vertical tower between the lower most position and the uppermost position. A vehicle mount is adapted to securely but removably attach the scaffold system to a vehicle, wherein during use, the vehicle remains attached to the scaffold system for stability. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230313 | Fire fighter's personal escape system - A wearable lightweight fire fighter's personal escape system and method includes a rope, having a distal and proximal end, packed within an exterior rope pouch that is appointed to be removably attached to a belt or harness, worn by a fire fighter. The proximal end of the rope exits through an opening in the exterior/outer rope pouch and is attached directly to a lightweight hook, or optionally enters a belay device. The hook has a sharp point for creating a purchase point on soft surfaces, a hook opening having sufficient diameter to surround radiators, steam pipe and the like, and capture rope that surrounds substantial objects. The hook has a central opening appointed for holding a firefighting tool to aid in creating a substantial object. The fire fighter escapes by creating a purchase point and repelling at a high speed or at a controlled speed by adjusting belay friction. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230314 | Ladder Security Bracket and Safety System - A system of increased safety when performing work using a ladder is described. The system includes a ladder bracket for temporarily attachment of a ladder to a structure to stabilize or secure the ladder. The bracket is easy to install and acts to limit or prevent slippage of the ladder laterally or away from the structure and generally promotes a greater margin of safety. In addition, the system includes a bracket for temporarily, yet securely, attaching a safety railing to a ladder. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230315 | Ladder Security Bracket and Safety System - A system of increased safety when performing work using a ladder is described. The system includes a ladder bracket for temporarily attachment of a ladder to a structure to stabilize or secure the ladder. The bracket is easy to install and acts to limit or prevent slippage of the ladder laterally or away from the structure and generally promotes a greater margin of safety. In addition, the system includes a bracket for temporarily, yet securely, attaching a safety railing to a ladder. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230316 | SELF-ADJUSTING LADDER LEVELING DEVICE - A self-adjusting ladder leveling device includes a first locking member attached to the ladder, and a second locking member movably associated with the first locking member. First and second legs extend outwardly from the second locking member toward a supporting surface. The second locking member slidably moves in relation to the first locking member as either the first or second leg is engaged with the surface. When both the first and second legs are engaged with the surface, the second locking member is moved into locked engagement with the first locking member, so as to maintain the ladder in a level state. When the first and/or second leg is removed from engagement with the supporting surface, the second locking member is released and is free to move with respect to the first locking member again. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230317 | Oil Circulation System For A Compressor - An oil circulation system for a compressor comprises a control valve body integrated therein with a pressure sensor, a differential pressure sensor and a temperature sensor. The control valve body is further integrated therein with a temperature control valve connected to an external cooler for lowering a temperature of a hydraulic oil, an oil filter for filtering the cooled hydraulic oil into a clean hydraulic oil, and a pressure relief valve for relieving a pressure of the clean hydraulic oil, which is then circulated back into the compressor for use. The integration of the aforementioned components effectively downsizes an entire set of machinery comprising the compressor and the oil circulation system and increases an efficiency of the compressor. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230318 | Lubricant dispenser - A lubricant dispenser has a lubricant container that has an outlet opening for lubricant, and has a piston disposed in the lubricant container. The piston can be moved towards the outlet opening for the purpose of dispensing lubricant. There is at least one prong that presses against the inside wall of the lubricant container, is made of a harder material than the lubricant container and is disposed on the piston circumference. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230319 | Device for Securing and Lubricating Bushings - Disclosed is a device for securing and lubricating a bushing. The device comprises: a first member having a first body portion, a first engaging portion extending outwardly from the first body portion, and at least one channel drilled through a lateral outer surface of the first engaging portion and extending along a complete length of the body portion; and a second member having a second body portion and a second engaging portion disposed internally and along a longitudinal axis of the second body portion. The first engaging portion mounts a bushing covering at least a portion of an opening of the channel on the lateral outer surface and engages with the second engaging portion, thereby sandwiching the bushing between the first member and the second member. Pressurizing a lubricant through the channel transmits the lubricant to an inner surface of the bushing through the opening of the channel on the first engaging portion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230320 | Vehicle for High Lift Work - The vehicle for high lift work | 2008-09-25 |
20080230321 | PORTABLE FREESTANDING ELEVATOR - A mobile elevator apparatus for transporting people between a ground surface and a raised landing of an adjacent structure includes a base having wheels for rollably supporting the base on a ground surface, a tower frame having a lower end mounted to the base and an upper end above the lower end, the vertical distance between the upper and lower ends defining a frame height. The apparatus includes a track secured to the tower frame and extending generally between the lower and upper ends thereof, and an elevator car coupled to the track and movable therealong between raised and lowered positions. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230322 | Small Power Elevator - A small power elevator system is installed in an elevator shaft of a building. The system includes a passenger or freight elevator car having an electronic scale installed in a bottom thereof to measure the weight of passengers or freight loaded therein; a counterweight connected to the elevator car and adapted to be moved in a direction opposite that of the elevator car by mass members added or removed according to the weight of the elevator car; a mass member feeder for feeding the mass members to the counterweight; and a control unit for controlling the mass members to be fed from the mass member feeder to the counterweight or discharged from the counterweight to the mass member feeder according to the weight of the elevator car. The system can reduce power consumption to thereby reduce electric charges such as basic rates and usage rates. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230323 | Door Device of Elevator - In an elevator door apparatus, an elevator door is capable of reciprocating between a door closure position for closing an elevator entrance and a door open position for opening the elevator entrance. The elevator door is driven by a door drive device. The door drive device is controlled by a door control device. The door control device adjusts the door open position based on control information for controlling an operation of an elevator, obtains a door opening/closing pattern for the elevator door to be opened and closed between the adjusted door open position and the door closure position, and controls the door drive device so that the elevator door is reciprocated in accordance with the obtained door opening/closing pattern. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230324 | Frangible Buffer For An Elevator System With Multiple Cars In A Hoistway - An elevator system ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230325 | Control Device of Elevator - In an elevator control apparatus, calculations regarding the control of an elevator are performed in a duplexed system including first and second processing portions. A first clock signal from a first clock is input to the first processing portion. A second clock signal from a second clock is input to the second processing portion. The first and second clock signals are input to a clock abnormality detecting circuit. The clock abnormality detecting circuit counts the numbers of pulses of the first and second clock signals, and detects abnormalities in the first and second clock signals from a difference between the numbers of the pulses. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230326 | Condition monitoring system - The present invention relates to an elevator condition monitoring system, which comprises at least a control unit ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230327 | Elevator Toe Guard - An elevator car comprising a single, rigid toe guard member ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230328 | METHOD AND BOOSTER WHICH ARE INTENDED TO DETECT THE BRAKING OF A VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH A BOOSTER - A method of detecting the braking of a vehicle comprising a push rod ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230329 | Wheel Chock Assembly - A wheel chock assembly is provided having a base member extending axially from a top end to a bottom end, first and second support members whose upper ends are pivotally and slidably engaged with respect to the base member, first and second wheel chocks mounted with respect to the lower ends of the support members, and an adjustment mechanism mounted to the base member. The adjustment mechanism is operatively engaged to the support members to achieve axial movement of their upper ends with respect to the base member to extend and retract them within a range that permits the assembly to grip the wheel of a cart between the wheel chocks. Preferably, the adjustment mechanism is a cord secured to the main member of the base member such that pulling the cord upward draws the main member into the handle of the base member, extending the support members outward, while releasing the cord withdraws the main member from the handle, retracting the support members inward. A method is also provided for securing the wheel of a cart. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230330 | BRAKING DEVICE HAVING A WEDGE MECHANISM - A braking device includes a brake block which can be actuated by a wedge mechanism which has first and second wedge elements. Each wedge element has at least one contact face beveled in the manner of a wedge, with the contact faces of the wedge elements opposing one another. The brake block is fitted to a side of one of the wedge elements which is remote from the contact face. The one wedge element can be moved in reciprocating fashion in a longitudinal direction relative to the other wedge element so that, owing to the wedge action of the beveled contact faces, the brake block moves in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction toward or away from the brake disk. At least one linear actuator, which is free from rotational movement and is mechanically connected to the one wedge element, moves the one wedge element back and forth in the longitudinal direction. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230331 | Electric Brake Actuating Assembly - An electric brake actuating assembly ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230332 | BICYCLE DISK BRAKE PAD - A bicycle disk brake pad basically comprises a backplate part and a friction part. The backplate part is made of a copper-based sintering alloy. The friction part is made of a copper-based sintering alloy that is integrally sintered with the backplate part. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230333 | Bicycle braking sheet assembly - A bicycle braking sheet assembly comprises a braking sheet being made of elastic material; the braking sheet being formed with a plurality of receiving holes; a plurality of braking blocks; the number of the braking blocks being equal to that of the receiving holes; the elastic coefficient of the braking blocks being different from that of the braking sheet; an outer shape of each braking block being corresponding to an inner shape of the receiving hole so that the braking block is exactly received in the receiving hole. An inner side of the braking sheet has a dirt remover. A projection extends from the dirt remover. An inner surface of the braking sheet is formed with a plurality of recesses and a plurality of first textures for increasing friction force. An inner surface of each braking block has a second texture. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230334 | Vibration damper with amplitude-selective damping force - A vibration damper includes a damping medium filled cylinder in which a piston rod carrying a working piston is guided with freedom of axial movement, the working piston dividing the cylinder into two working spaces. The piston rod forms a housing having an inside wall, the housing having first and second working chambers separated by a separating piston, the first working chamber being connected to one of the working spaces to provide amplitude selective damping as the working piston moves in the cylinder. The separating piston is spaced from the inside wall to form an annular gap in which a pressure gradient develops when the piston rod moves, thereby causing the separating piston to move in the housing, the separating piston being radially expandable to close the gap when sufficient pressure develops in one of the working chambers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230335 | Front fork - A front fork comprises a telescopic tube ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230336 | Method for Arranging a Separating Piston in a Cavity and a Device with Such a Separation Piston - A steering damper system and method of regulating the fluid pressure of such a system are provided. The system can comprise a piston rod, a cylinder, a passage, and a damper portion. The damper portion can comprise a damper cavity, an outer piston, an inner piston, and a biasing component. The damper cavity can be in fluid communication with the passage. The outer piston can be slidably disposed in the damper cavity and define a chamber and a duct that is in fluid communication with the chamber and the passage. The inner piston can be slidably disposed in the chamber of the outer piston. The biasing component can exert an axial biasing force against the inner piston for regulating the pressure of fluid disposed in the system passes intermediate the passage, the damper cavity, and the chamber of the outer piston. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230337 | BRAKE CONTROL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A brake control apparatus including a reservoir tank, a housing, a pump within the housing, a suction port formed in the housing and communicated with a suction portion of the pump, a discharge port formed in the housing and communicating a discharge portion of the pump with wheel cylinders, a suction pipe connecting the suction port and the reservoir tank, and a reservoir chamber disposed within the housing between the suction portion of the pump and the suction port. The reservoir chamber has a volume capable of reserving at least a predetermined amount of the brake fluid which is required for one-time braking at a maximum fluid pressure. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230338 | Travel case formable into a wardrobe when opened - A travel case formable into a wardrobe when opened includes a case body, and a pull rod. The case body has a set of rollers attached to a bottom end of the case body, a cover connected pivotally to the case body, and a hanger holder provided on the cover. The cover is movable between covering and opening positions. The pull rod is connected to the case body. The cover can be pivoted to the pull rod in the opening position. A retainer is provided for retaining the cover on the pull rod when the cover is pivoted to the pull rod. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230339 | STAIR WHEELER - A suitcase having a telescoping pull handle and a set of spaced apart wheels, between the back panel and bottom wall of the suitcase housing, permits easy movement over a planar surface. A staggered wheel mechanism is pivotally mounted on the back panel of the suitcase for improved mobility of the suitcase over a flight of stairs. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230340 | Supporting Carriage For a Power Conducting Device, and Power Conducting Device - A power transmission device is proposed especially for long pathways, which comprises at least one energy supply ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230341 | Disengageable pulley device - Disengageable pulley device comprising a pulley mounted on a shaft by means of a rolling bearing and of a freewheel, the pulley comprising a rim mounted on the periphery of a one-piece outer race of substantially tubular shape comprising, on an inner surface, at least one raceway for rolling elements and at least one contact seat of cylindrical revolution for lock-up elements of the freewheel, a one-piece inner race forming a torque transmission shaft and including, on an outer surface coming opposite the outer race, at least one raceway for the rolling elements and at least one contact seat of cylindrical revolution for the lock-up elements of the freewheel. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230342 | Torque transmission device - A torque transmitting device in a drive train of a motor vehicle to transmit torque between an internal combustion engine having a drive shaft and a transmission having coaxial input shafts. The transmission input shafts are each non-rotatably connected with a respective clutch disc having friction linings. An intermediate pressure plate is positioned between the friction linings of the clutch discs and is non-rotatably connected to the engine drive shaft. The friction linings of the clutch discs are between the intermediate pressure plate and respective axially movable clutch pressure plates that are actuated by an actuation device. To provide support for the double clutch unit the intermediate pressure plate is radially mounted on one of the two transmission input shafts. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230343 | Coupling - A device for controlling the activation of an apparatus by a motor, intended to be inserted between, the operation output of the motor and the operation input of the apparatus whose activation is to be controlled. The device includes: —a blade pump having a rotor, at least one blade carried by this rotor and a rotary body forming a pumping chamber missing an outlet, and one of the component parts, among the rotor and the rotary body, being connected to the operation output of the motor, whilst the other of these component parts is connected to the operation input of the apparatus to be controlled; —and a supply intended to supply liquid to the pumping chamber. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230344 | Bicycle Multi-Gear Cassette - A bicycle multi-gear cassette mountable to a wheel hub driver mechanism that includes truncated conical shell having a first opening proximate a small shell base and a second opening proximate a large shell base. The openings are coaxial with an axis of the shell. A plurality of toothed sprockets having different numbers of teeth are disposed on the shell and extend radially of the central axis. A torque load transmitting profile is configured on the shell proximate one of the small and large shell bases. A radial load transmitting profile is configured on the shell proximate one of the small and large shell bases. The shell, sprockets, and the load transmitting profiles embody a single piece. The torque load transmitting profile forms a featureless contact surface for frictional engagement with the hub driver mechanism. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230345 | Clutch Failure Detection System, Straddle-Type Vehicle, and Method for Detecting Failure - A failure detection system for accurately detecting a failure of a clutch. A clutch actuation mechanism changes the relative positions of drive-side and driven-side members of the clutch. A position detector detects a position of the clutch actuation mechanism as a clutch position. A control unit obtains torque transmitted from the drive-side member to the driven-side member as actual transmission torque. The control unit detects a failure of the clutch based on the actual transmission torque and the clutch position. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230346 | Construction debris chute - A construction debris chute system comprising a construction debris chute formed by a plurality of common panels with the plurality of common panels each comprising a first panel, a second panel and a bottom panel that are linked to each other by a set of hinges a construction debris receiver box comprising a frame box and a chute-receiving portion extending at an angle from the frame box; and a bottom discharge unit comprising a discharge platform frame fitted to extend over a portion of a dumpster and a chute-supporting base extending upwards at an angle from the discharge platform frame for receiving a second end of the construction debris chute therein. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230347 | Interactive Vending Machines and a Method of Operating Same - There is provided a vending machine for multiple product sales, including means for displaying multiple products; means for operating the machine and effecting the dispensing of any selected product; at least one display screen disposed adjacent to the means for displaying multiple products, and an electronic control unit for selectively controlling the display on the screen prior to, and/or during, and/or after a vending operation. A method for operating a vending machine is also provided. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230348 | Star Wheel - A conveyor system ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230349 | Distribution and Temporary Storage System of Transport Units - The present invention describes a distribution and temporary storage system of transport units (SIDAT), especially created to handle, in production lines with great speed and flexibility requirements, product lots, materials or components of work in progress. Examples of this type of lines are the production lines of companies related to fashion (clothing and foot-wear) and production lines of special products (namely assembly), for sectors such as furniture, metal-mechanics or electronics; the system is based on a matrix of movement cells ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230350 | Device for Delivering Packets Comprising a Pouring Spout - The invention relates to a device which is used to deliver packets ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080230351 | Food Supply System for a Food Patty Molding Machine - A patty-forming machine includes a food supply system where the drive mechanism for feed screws use integrated and compact motor and gearbox assemblies. The feed screws have heavy wall thickness flights and the feed screw shafts are journaled through modular bearing assemblies. A conveyor that forms the bottom of the hopper uses a sealed drum motor housed in the drive roller to drive the conveyor. A food supply system includes independent sensing means for indicating whenever the moldable food material accumulated at one end of the hopper exceeds a given level. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230352 | Conveyer apparatus - A conveyer apparatus according to the present invention includes a case that defines a pair of right and left gap portions each of which has a predetermined width and extends in a conveying direction of a conveyance object, a conveyer that is arranged near or in a region adjacent to each of the pair of right and left gap portions and supported by the case to support and convey the conveyance object, a driving mechanism that is arranged in an internal space of the case to drive each conveyer, and sucking means for sucking air in the internal space. According to this configuration, when the sucking means sucks air in the internal space in the case, an air current flowing into the internal space from the outside through each gap portion is produced, and an abrasion powder or dust generated near, e.g., each conveyer arranged near under each gap portion flows with this air current to be sucked, thus avoiding scattering toward the outside. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230353 | Method of Loading Food Stacks - A method is provided for loading stacked food product into packages. Open top containers are arranged in rows and movable into a loading station. A shuttle conveyor has a retractable and extendable conveying surface, the conveying surface having an end region extendable to a position arranged above the containers of a row of the containers. A guiding and pushing apparatus is arranged above the row and includes guides that are lowered to capture a row of stacked food products on the conveying surface, and plungers within the guides that lower and press a top of the stacks. When the conveying surface is retracted from beneath the guides and the row of containers, the guides are lowered further, adjacent to the containers, and the plungers are lowered with respect to the guides to push the stacks into the containers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230354 | TUBE CONVEYER WITH SEALING BELT EDGES - A tubular conveyor for conveying grain or seed includes an intake end having a first roller and a discharge end having a second roller. A tubular portion is disposed between the intake end and the discharge end. A continuous flexible conveyor belt is coupled with the first and second rollers. Seal means are provided for sealing edges of the conveyor belt at a point approximately where the conveyor belt meets at least one of the first and second rollers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230355 | Anti-Intrusion Device Primarily for an Electronic Payment Terminal - The present invention relates to an anti-intrusion device for the protection of housings. It applies in particular to the protection of a housing of an electronic payment terminal or of a housing for entering a confidential code (also known as a “PIN-pad”). | 2008-09-25 |
20080230356 | MINIATURE ROTARY SWITCH - A single pole, double throw, self-canceling rotary switch for selectively coupling a first circuit to a second or a third circuit by rotating a rotary element to couple or decouple electrical contacts. The rotary switch includes first and second pawls pivotally attached to the rotary element and coupled to one another by a spring. Rotation of the rotary element causes a ramp cam to act on one of the pawls, causing it to pivot, and thereby causing the spring to exert a force on the other pawl, moving a tooth on the other pawl into the locus of rotation of a central shaft that includes a groove. Rotation of the central shaft in one direction has no effect on the position of the rotary element, but rotation of the central shaft in the other direction engages the groove and the tooth, causing the rotary element to decouple the contacts. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230357 | GOLD-METAL OXIDE THIN FILMS FOR WEAR-RESISTANT MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS ("MEMS") - Provided herein are new methods for the fabrication of gold (Au) alloys and films containing metal or semimetal oxides such as oxides of vanadium (V), for example, Au—V | 2008-09-25 |
20080230358 | Command Switch, in Particular an Emergency Stop Switch - A command switch or and emergency stop switch is disclosed, which includes an actuator and a contact sensor which is separated therefrom. The actuator includes housing and a tappet, which is guided therein and which has a rest position and an actuation position. The contact sensor includes an open switch element which can be placed in the actuation position by way of the tappet in a tensed position. In at least one embodiment, the command switch also includes an additional switch element which is provided with a first switch piece and a second switch piece, which are applied to the actuator in a separated manner and in/on the contact sensor. The additional switch element only closes when the contact sensor is secured to the actuator. The switch pieces of the additional switch element are separated from each other in a compulsory and advantageous manner by the separated embodiment of the command switch enabling them to be secured to different components of the command switch. An axial or radial misalignment, tilting or rotation between the actuator and the contact sensor leads to the non-conductive connection of the contact piece. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230359 | ELECTRICALLY INSULATED CONDUCTOR CONNECTION ASSEMBLIES AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - An electrically insulated conductor connection assembly and a method for providing the same are provided. The electrically insulated conductor connection assembly includes first and second electrical conductors each comprising a body portion and an end portion. A fastening mechanism electrically and mechanically connects the end portions of the first electrical conductor to the end portion of the second electrical conductor, and an insulator overlays and electrically insulates the fastening mechanism. The end portions of the first and second electrical conductors and the fastening mechanism form a joint, which is structured to be fastenable and unfastenable. When the joint is fastened and the insulator is overlaying the fastening mechanism, the joint is electrically insulated. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230360 | Rocking switch unit - A rocking switch unit includes a base section, a switch knob, a pair of tactile switches, a middle rocking section, and a pair of switch-pressing portions. The switch knob and the middle rocking section are coupled with the base section to be rockable. The switch-pressing portions are located between a pair of rocking end portions of the switch knob and the tactile switches, for transmitting a pressing force from one of the rocking end portions to a corresponding tactile switch when the one of the rocking end portions is pressed in a pressing direction. The switch-pressing portions are coupled with two end portions of the middle rocking section in such a manner that a coupling angle between a rocking surface of the middle rocking section and rocking surfaces of the switch-pressing portions is variable in a pressing direction. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230361 | Reinforced Foil-Type Switching Element - A foil-type switching element comprises a first carrier foil and a second carrier foil arranged at a certain distance from each other by means of a spacer, said spacer comprising at least one recess defining an active area of the switching element. At least two electrodes are arranged in the active area of the switching element between said first and second carrier foils in such a way that, in re-sponse to a pressure acting on the active area of the switching element, the first and second carrier foils are pressed together against the reaction force of the elastic carrier foils and an electrical contact is established between the at least two electrodes. According to the invention said spacer comprises at least one first reinforcement layer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230362 | MEMBRANE SWITCH - A membrane switch including a first film, a second film and an insulating layer is provided. The first film has a first circuit, a first outlet cable and a second outlet cable. The first circuit is electrically connected with the first outlet cable, and the second outlet cable is disposed adjacent to the first outlet cable. A single outlet joint is formed from the first and second outlet cables. The second film has a second circuit and an outlet terminal, wherein the outlet terminal is electrically connected to the second circuit. The insulating layer is disposed between the first film and the second film so that the first film and the second film are electrically insulated. The outlet terminal is electrically connected to the second outlet cable. The membrane switch is economical and meets the needs of customers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230363 | Electronic Device and Method of Using the Same - An electronic device which includes a resilient piece, base plate and electronic source. The upper conductor is located on the resilient piece; the base plate is connected to the resilient piece, with a space between the two. The lower conductor is located on the base plate, and there is a crevice between the lower conductor and the upper conductor. The electronic source electrically connected to the upper conductor and the lower conductor. The sensor device is located on the base plate. Utilizing this structure, the electronic device can, based on the user's needs, perform testing of the subject's physiological status or test a specific site that is pressed, be used as assist for medical equipment, exercise equipment or communications facilities. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230364 | Joystick control device - A joystick control device is disclosed for use in a cab of a spreader for the snow and ice control industry. The control device includes a multi-axis joystick which disposed within the cab. The joystick has a proximal and a distal end, the proximal end of the joystick being secured to the cab. A plurality of clusters of switches are mounted on the distal end of the joystick such that in operation of the control device, an operator within the cab operates the switches for controlling the snow and ice control functions of the spreader. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230365 | Recycling of tires, rubber and other organic material through vapor distillation - A processor for vacuum distillation of whole tires including; an insulated housing having a door on one end, and rails on a lower surface of the housing to support a cart loaded with whole tires. A plurality of first heat tubes arranged around and spaced from a central radiant heat tube, the central radiant heat tube having an unsupported end adjacent the door such that whole tires loaded on the cart and through the door will pass over the central radiant heat tube such that the central radiant heat tube is located in a central opening of each tire on the cart. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230366 | LIQUID CONDENSATION SYSTEM - A liquid condensation system heats a liquid raw material under a decompressed circumstance and evaporates a volatile component from a liquid surface to condense the liquid raw material. Therefore, the liquid condensation system includes: liquid condensers, each of which condenses the liquid raw material; a vacuum pump that is in communication with the liquid condensers; and a warm water circulation system as a heating source that heats the liquid raw material in the liquid condensers. The volatile component evaporated in the liquid condensers is led to the outside of the liquid condensers through vapor lines. The condensed liquid that is not evaporated in the liquid condensers is led to the outside of the liquid condensers through condensed-liquid lines. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230367 | Water Distillation Device - A means for collecting distilled water is disclosed which comprises a distillation cell or an array of such cells each cell comprising taut transparent sheets arranged around a collection point for such distilled water and means for collecting such distilled water. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230368 | Process for the purification of lactams - A method and a plant are disclosed for purifying lactams, particularly lactams obtained by cyclizing hydrolysis of aminonitrile. The purification of ε-caprolactam obtained by cyclizing hydrolysis of aminocapronitrile is described which includes eliminating the ammonia from the reaction medium of the hydrolysis, then recovering the lactam from said medium in purified form. The recovery is carried out by performing at least a distillation of the lactam in the presence of a base producing optionally a fronts fraction comprising compounds more volatile than the lactam, a fraction comprising the lactam to be recovered to the degree of desired purity and a distillation tails comprising the lactam and compounds less volatile than the lactam. The distillation tails are treated by various processes such as evaporation in thin layers to recover the major part of the caprolactam and recycling the latter in the purification process. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230369 | Propylene oxide recovery process - Product propylene oxide in a reaction mixture resulting from the reaction of propylene, oxygen and hydrogen or from the reaction of propylene and hydrogen peroxide is separated from propylene and/or propane by extractive distillation using methanol and/or water extractive distillation solvent. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230370 | Vacuum distillation method and vacuum distillation apparatus - An objective of the present invention is to suppress bumping in the distillation still so as to collect a high purity solvent containing no impurities. A solvent vapor valve | 2008-09-25 |
20080230371 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTENDING CHAMBER COMPONENT LIFE IN A SUBSTRATE PROCESSING SYSTEM - A chamber component for a substrate processing system is described. The chamber component comprises a primary member, and a deposit absorbing member coupled to the primary member, wherein the deposit absorbing member comprises a porous material configured to absorb material that is deposited on a surface thereof. | 2008-09-25 |
20080230372 | Deposition system with electrically isolated pallet and anode assemblies - A system for substrate deposition. The system includes a wafer pallet and an anode. The wafer pallet has a bottom and a top. The top of the wafer pallet is configured to hold a substrate wafer. The anode has a substantially fixed position relative to the wafer pallet and is configured to move with the wafer pallet through the deposition chamber. The anode is electrically isolated from the substrate wafer. | 2008-09-25 |