52nd week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 7 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090314336 | Screen Printing Machine and Solar Cell - A printing stage includes a stage surface having a plurality of suction holes, and fixes an object to be printed on the stage surface by vacuum contact. A printing mask is employed for forming a predetermined electrode pattern on the object to be printed fixed to the printing stage. A squeegee applies a predetermined amount of pressure to a metal paste spread on the printing mask, to print the electrode pattern on the object to be printed. A porous body is provided between the object to be printed and the printing stage. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314337 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES - Photovoltaic devices and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. In one example, a photovoltaic device includes: a substrate; a transparent conductive layer deposited on the substrate; a semiconductor layer provided with a P layer, an I layer, and a N layer sequentially deposited on the transparent conductive layer; and a rear electrode deposited on the N layer of the semiconductor layer, wherein the P layer is a P-type oxide semiconductor. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314338 | COATING FOR THIN-FILM SOLAR CELLS - This invention relates to a method for producing thin film solar cells with a back-side reflective layer, wherein the solar module is a silicon thin film device placed in-between a back side planar substrate and a front side planar glass superstrate placed in parallel and a distance from the back side planar substrate, wherein the silicon thin film device comprises in successive order from the front side: a front side transparent conductive (TCO) layer, a multi junction thin-film solar conversion layer comprising amorphous and microcrystalline silicon or alloys thereof, a back side TCO-layer, a diffuse reflective layer with one or more local through-going apertures, and a metal layer covering the reflective layer and which is in contact with the back side TCO-layer through the one or more apertures in the reflective layer. The invention also relates to a method for forming the solar cell. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314339 | DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A dye-sensitized solar cell is provided, wherein it can be produced by a relatively easy and simple process and ensures high conversion efficiency even in cases where the thickness of the porous semiconductor layer is increased. The dye-sensitized solar cell | 2009-12-24 |
20090314340 | POLYMER-BASED SOLAR CELL - Described are processes for enlarging the surface area of a polymer-based solar cell relative to a flat surface and/or for enlarging the active surface area of the organic semiconductor layer of the solar cell in relation to a flat surface. There is further described a polymer-based solar cell ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314341 | SIMPLIFIED BACK CONTACT FOR POLYSILICON EMITTER SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to forming contacts for solar cells. According to one aspect, an interdigitated back contact (IBC) cell design according to the invention requires only one patterning step to form the interdigitated junctions (vs. two for alternate designs). According to another aspect, the back contact structure includes a silicon nitride or a nitrided tunnel dielectric. This acts as a diffusion barrier, so that the properties of the tunnel dielectric can be maintained during a high temperature process step, and boron diffusion through the tunnel dielectric can be prevented. According to another aspect, the process for forming the back contacts requires no deep drive-in diffusions. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314342 | Self-organizing nanostructured solar cells - A method of forming a self-organized nanostructured solar cell is provided. The method includes depositing a semiconductor film on a substrate, where the semiconductor film includes a mixture of at least two constituents, then activating the semiconductor film during or after the deposition. Here, the activated semiconductor film self-assembles into an organized nanostructure geometry on the substrate, where the organized nanostructure includes a first structure of the at least one constituent having a first polarity and a second structure of the at least one constituent having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity. Further, the invention includes depositing a contact on a top surface of the organized nanostructure geometry. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314343 | PV MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PV MODULE - Provided is a photovoltaic (PV) module by which electric power generation efficiency can be improved by improving light use rate. An encapsulant ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314344 | Solar Cell Production Using Non-Contact Patterning And Direct-Write Metallization - Photovoltaic devices (i.e., solar cells) are formed using non-contact patterning apparatus (e.g., a laser-based patterning systems) to define contact openings through a passivation layer, and direct-write metallization apparatus (e.g., an inkjet-type printing or extrusion-type deposition apparatus) to deposit metallization into the contact openings and over the passivation surface. The metallization includes two portions: a contact (e.g., silicide-producing) material is deposited into the contact openings, then a highly conductive metal is deposited on the contact material and between the contact holes. The device wafers are transported between the patterning and metallization apparatus in hard tooled registration using a conveyor mechanism. Optional sensors are utilized to align the patterning and metallization apparatus to the contact openings. An extrusion-type apparatus is used to form grid lines having a high aspect central metal line that is supported on each side by a transparent material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314345 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITED TITANIUM-DOPED INDIUM OXIDE FILMS - An apparatus and methods of forming the apparatus include a film of transparent conductive titanium-doped indium oxide for use in a variety of configurations and systems. The film of transparent conductive titanium-doped indium oxide may be structured as one or more monolayers. The film of transparent conductive titanium-doped indium oxide may be formed using atomic layer deposition. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314346 | SOLAR CELL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SOLAR CELL - A p type amorphous silicon layer is stacked, by a CVD method, on a main surface of an n type single-crystalline silicon substrate; an n type amorphous silicon layer is stacked, by the CVD method, on a surface opposite to the surface on which the p type amorphous silicon layer is stacked; and, by using a laser ablation processing method, through-holes are formed in the n type single-crystalline silicon substrate, the p type amorphous silicon layer, and the n type amorphous silicon layer. Subsequently, an insulating layer is formed on an inner wall surface of each of the through-holes, and then a conductive material is filled therein. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314347 | Solar multistage concentrator, and greenhouse - Disclosed is a solar multistage concentrator in which at least one imaging lens system ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314348 | TERRESTRIAL SOLAR POWER SYSTEM USING III-V SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELLS - A system for generating electrical power from solar radiation utilizing a III-V compound multijunction semiconductor solar cell; a concentrator for focusing sunlight on the solar cell; and a heat spreader connected to the solar cell for cooling the cell. The solar cell is preferably an inverted metamorphic multijunction solar cell. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314349 | Microcrystalline Silicon Film Forming Method and Solar Cell - Object of this invention is to provide a plasma CVD method capable of forming a microcrystalline silicon film at low hydrogen gas flow rate, thereby providing a low-cost microcrystalline silicon solar cell. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314350 | ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An organic solar cell and a method of manufacturing the same. This invention relates to a method of manufacturing an organic solar cell including forming nano patterns on a photoactive layer using a nanoimprinting process, and applying a cathode electrode material on the photoactive layer having the nano patterns so that the cathode electrode material infiltrates the nano patterns of the photoactive layer, thus increasing electron conductivity and efficiently forming a pathway for the transfer of electrons, and to an organic solar cell manufactured through the method. This method reduces loss of photocurrent occurring as a result of aggregation of an electron acceptor material and improves molecular orientation of an electron donor in the nanoimprinting process to thus increase cell efficiency. Thereby, the organic solar cell having high efficiency is manufactured at low cost through a simple manufacturing process. The method can be applied to the fabrication of organic solar cells which use an environmentally friendly and recyclable energy source. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314351 | PERSUASIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY SYSTEM - A sewer backup alarm and overflow prevention device eliminates raw sewage spills by preventing pressure buildup in sewer drains. One or more sewage level sensors may be coupled to an alarm and/or to an automatic water main shut-off valve. The level sensor may detect excess fluid levels in a sewer lateral line. The sewer backup alarm and overflow prevention device may include a joggle which is a component of a non-mechanical backflow prevention device. The level sensor may detect fluid levels in the lower portion of the joggle and activate the automatic water main shut-off valve and/or the alarm. The sewer backup alarm and overflow prevention device may include at least one two-way, in-line cleanout tube which may extend vertically upwardly from the joggle. The level sensor may be mounted in the vertical cleanout tube. The components may be contained within a seamless polyethylene vault for ease of installation and protection against root intrusion. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314352 | Variable flow rate controller - A variable flow rate controller is provided herein. The controller may have a linearly traversable switch such that the controller is primed to flush air bubbles out of the fluid system of the controller prior to administering fluidic medication to a patient. Moreover, the controller may have a plurality of valves which may be independently opened and closed by a caming surface. To close the valve, a first seal may be disposed between offset inlet and outlet to prevent fluid from flowing from the inlet to the outlet. To open the valve, the first seal is disposed on one side of both of the inlet and outlet. Fluid if permitted to flow from the inlet to the outlet. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314353 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR REGULATION OF THE ENERGY POTENTIAL IN A FLUID COLUMN LOCATED WITHIN A PIPELINE - The present invention describes an apparatus ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314354 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING PRESSURE IN AN INFLATABLE DEVICE - A system includes a fluid controller coupled to an inflatable bladder and configured to add fluid to and remove fluid from the inflatable bladder, a control unit configured to provide information used by the fluid controller to adjust the pressurization of the inflatable bladder, the control unit including a user interface configured to constantly display a plurality of indicia corresponding to a range of pressure levels in which the inflatable bladder is employed by a user, where each of the plurality of indicia is associated with a different level of pressure of the inflatable bladder, respectively. In one embodiment, the fluid controller is configured to adjust the pressurization, in response to a user input at the user interface, to a pressure level selected by the user based on a current pressure level of the inflatable bladder, the pressure level selected by the user and an operating time of the fluid controller. In a further embodiment, a first indicia included in the plurality of indicia is associated with the current pressure level and a second indicia included in the plurality of indicia is associated with the pressure level selected by the user. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314355 | SQUIB VALVE ASSEMBLY - The present invention includes a valve assembly having a fluid flow passage, a piston passage, a closure element and a moveable piston. The fluid flow passage extends from an inlet port to an outlet port. The piston passage transects and is oriented non-parallel to the fluid flow passage. The closure element interrupts fluid communication between the inlet and outlet ports. The piston being moveable within the piston passage between a first and second position, the piston including a head for opening the closure element wherein movement of the piston between the first and second positions enables fluid communication between the inlet and outlet ports. The valve assembly can include an explosive actuation mechanism for rapid actuation of the piston from the first position to the second position. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314356 | PRESSURE RELIEF PLATE AND, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE AND GAS-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR USING THE SAME - In a conventional gas-insulated switchgear placed outdoors, a pressure relief plate of a pressure relief device-a component of the switchgear-becomes wet due to entering of rain or moisture to corrode and deteriorate; and the wet portions swell by their freezing, resulting in further deterioration in mechanical strength of the portions; therefore, the switchgear has a problem in long term reliability. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314357 | Liquid tank venting system - Liquid tank venting system comprising a chamber that is inside the tank and that is equipped with a drainage device that comprises at least one opening made in the chamber and an elastomer-based non-return valve capable of sealing/freeing this opening, according to which this non-return valve is forced into a position for leaktight closure of the opening via a specific device starting from a certain liquid level in the tank. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314358 | ELECTRIC SHOWERS - An electric shower water heater unit for connection to a water supply and a mains electricity supply comprises a housing having a shower water outlet to which a shower hose is connectable; an electric water heater housed in the housing and fluidly connectable to a water supply outlet of the water supply and electrically connectable to the mains electricity supply, the electric water heater supplying water to the shower water outlet of the housing; a user-operable controller ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314359 | PILOT-CONTROLLED PRESSURE LIMITING VALVE - A pressure limiting valve has a control element ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314360 | Fluid Regulator - A fluid regulator includes a valve block having an inlet arranged for connection to a gas supply and an outlet arranged for connection to an item of gas equipment and defining a flow path. The valve block may include one or more of a pressure regulator, a metering valve, and an on-off switch disposed in the flow path. A rotatable pinion operatively is coupled to the metering valve, and a hand control is coupled to the valve block and rotatable about an axis and includes a toothed rack movable with the hand control. A spring biases the toothed rack toward pinion to provide improved precision and/or less play between internal components. The fluid regulator they also include a balanced gear assembly for rotating a control rod of the valve, and further may be adapted to provide various visual indicators of the on-off the state of the device. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314361 | Compressor and Method for Welding a Fluid Tubing to a Compressor Housing and a Fluid-Transport Tubing - The present invention relates to a compressor, a method of welding a fluid tubing to a compressor housing, and a fluid-transport tubing, particularly applicable to an airtight compressor, which provide for the replacement of the brazing step and the direct welding of the fluid-passage tubing to the compressor housing. The airtight compressor comprises a housing ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314362 | SWITCHING VALVE WITH SLIDER - For the simple activation of a pilot valve ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314363 | Concealed Sanitary Fitting with a Base Body - The invention relates to a concealed sanitary fitting with a base body that can be connected to at least one water supply- or drain pipe. The concealed sanitary fitting contains at least one functional component that contains at least one water channel, with the functional component attached detachably to the base body with a clamping device in such a way that the water supply- or drain pipe is connected to the water channel in a water conducting manner. The clamping device engages with the functional component in the direction of insertion, when viewed from the side, in such a way that the functional component can be connected to and disconnected from the clamping device by means of a movement parallel to the surface of the panel. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314364 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEMS - A pressure relief valve includes a lever plate, a first spring, a fitting, and a guide assembly. The fitting has a first side, a second side, and a flange having a rounded end and includes a surface with which a first end of the first spring contacts. The guide assembly has two sides, two concavities, and at least a portion of the guide assembly extends through the opening of the lever plate, the first concavity is formed on the first side of the guide assembly and contacts the fitting flange rounded end, and the second concavity is aligned coaxially with the first concavity. A rounded end of a rod of the diaphragm assembly contacts the second concavity. The second spring is adapted to supply a second force against the diaphragm assembly to move the lever plate in a second direction that is substantially opposite the first direction. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314365 | MEMS Integrated Circuit Comprising Microfluidic Diaphragm Valve - A MEMS integrated circuit comprising one or more microfluidic diaphragm valves and control circuitry for the valves. Each valve comprises: an inlet port; an outlet port; a weir positioned between the inlet and outlet ports, the weir having a sealing surface; a diaphragm membrane for sealing engagement with the sealing surface; and a thermal bend actuator for moving the diaphragm membrane between a closed position in which the membrane is sealingly engaged with the sealing surface and an open position in which the membrane is disengaged from the sealing surface. The control circuitry is configured to control actuation of the actuator so as to control opening and closing of the valve. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314366 | FLUIDIC DEVICE - A fluidic device is provided for sealing a proper amount of fluid with a brittle material. By moving an adsorbate through an external adsorption force, the brittle material for pre-sealing is broken, and the fluid flows out to interact with the external environment to generate a pump reaction. In addition, the invention may also be used for storing a liquid reagent in a device for a long time. Thereby, the fluidic device can be made small and portable. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314367 | Bonded Microfluidics System Comprising CMOS-Controllable Microfluidic Devices - A microfluidic system comprising an integrated circuit having a bonding surface bonded to a polymeric microfluidics platform. The microfluidic system comprises one or more microfluidics devices controlled by control circuitry in the integrated circuit. At least one of the microfluidic devices comprises a MEMS actuator positioned in a MEMS layer of the integrated circuit. The MEMS layer is covered with a polymeric layer which defines the bonding surface of the integrated circuit. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314368 | Microfluidic System Comprising Pinch Valve and On-Chip MEMS Pump - A microfluidic system comprising a pneumatic or an hydraulic pinch valve. The pinch valve comprises: a microfluidic channel defined in a compliant body; an inflatable control channel cooperating with a valve section of the microfluidic channel such that pneumatic or hydraulic pressurization of the control channel causes inflation of the control channel and pinching closure of the valve section. The microfluidic system comprises an on-chip MEMS pump in fluidic communication with the control channel for pressurizing said control channel. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314369 | Internal Leak Detection and Backflow Prevention in a Flow Control Arrangement - An apparatus for preventing backflow and contamination, and detecting by-pass leaks in a flow control arrangement is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vent line connecting a sweep gas source and a vent. Constant process-inert gas flows from the source through the vent line into the vent. The vent line is connected with the flow control arrangement. Any leakage in the flow control arrangement is channeled to the vent line and swept into the vent along with the sweep gas. As a result, pressure in the flow control arrangement cannot build up and leakage backflow is prevented. A flow switch may be disposed on the vent line for detecting leakage. The sweep gas flow rate is controlled at a constant level that is inadequate to actuate the flow switch and keeps the flow switch ready to actuate by any superimposed leakage. The flow switch detects a leakage when it actuates. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314370 | CHEMICAL DELIVERY APPARATUS FOR CVD OR ALD - Embodiments are related to ampoule assemblies containing bypass lines and valves. In one embodiment, ampoule assembly is provided which includes inlet and outlet lines coupled with and in fluid communication to an ampoule body, a bypass line connected between the inlet and outlet lines and containing a bypass valve disposed therein. The ampoule assembly further contains a shut-off valve disposed in the inlet line between the ampoule body and a connection point of the bypass line and the inlet line, a shut-off valve disposed in the outlet line between the ampoule body and a connection point of the bypass line and the outlet line, another shut-off valve disposed in the inlet line between the ampoule body and a disconnect fitting disposed on the inlet line, and another shut-off valve disposed in the outlet line between the ampoule body and a disconnect fitting disposed on the outlet line. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314371 | REGULATING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to a regulating device ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314372 | FLUID FLOW REGULATING DEVICE - A fluid flow regulating mechanism designed particularly for use in connection with aerosolized drug delivery devices is disclosed. The mechanism includes a housing, planar elastic element, regulating element and positioning component. The elements of the device are configured in a manner such that a flow channel through the housing is opened or closed depending on the flow rate of fluid through a flow channel. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314373 | Aircraft duct system - A duct system comprises a duct region to be monitored and an aircraft leakage monitoring element ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314374 | MARINE HOSE - An object of the present invention is to provide a marine hose of which a limit mechanism does not work unnecessarily at the time of being wound up to a reel. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314375 | POLYAMIDE-BASED ANTISTATIC MULTILAYER TUBE FOR TRANSFERRING FLUIDS - The present invention relates to a multilayer tube comprising, in succession in its radial direction from the outside inwards:
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20090314376 | MODULAR CONDUIT STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A conduit assembly and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed and described. The conduit assembly has an outer wall, an inner wall, and a corrugated wall disposed between the outer and inner wall. A conduit section is formed by connecting a plurality of conduit assemblies to enclose a hollow space along the length of the conduit section. The conduit sections may be joined by an axial connector to form a conduit. In one exemplary application, the conduit comprises a fiberglass reinforced plastic material and is used as a stack or chimney liner. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314377 | Irrigation pipe - Irrigation pipe including a pipe having at least a longitudinal row of delivery holes arranged at predetermined distances and communicating with a dripping unit provided inside the pipe, and further having an inlet communicating with the inside of the pipe and an outlet communicating with at least one delivery hole. The inlets or outlets of some or all of the dripping units communicate with the inner space of the pipe or with some or all of the delivery holes through an inlet collecting channel or an outlet collecting channel or segments thereof. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314378 | Airbag Fabric - Fabric for an airbag, comprising warp threads and weft threads, in particular using multifilaments, characterized by a weave density greater than the 95% Professor Walz standard. It can also have a permeability (LD) of less than 3 l/dm | 2009-12-24 |
20090314379 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING FENCING MATERIAL - A tool for fastening fencing material to a post with a staple. The tool includes a base plate; first and second handles; first and second crimping arms, and a cam operatively engaged with the first handle. A slide is operatively engaged with the cam. The first and second handles and the first and second crimping arms are pivotally interconnected and attached to the base plate so that when the first and second handles are pivoted towards one another from an open position, the cam advances the slide, which advances the staple so that the crimping arms may crimp the staple to the fence post. A method for attaching the staple to a fence post is also described and claimed. An inventive staple is also disclosed. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314380 | SELF-CONTAINED CHARGEABLE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR PNEUMATIC STORE EJECTION UTILIZING A REMOVABLE, REPLACEABLE AND ON-BOARD RECHARGEABLE GAS STORAGE VESSEL - A gas supply system for store ejection from a vehicle comprises a receiver assembly, a compressor connected to the receiver assembly, and a gas storage vessel removably coupled to the receiver assembly, wherein the gas storage vessel is capable of receiving and storing pressurized gas from the compressor. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314381 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FILLING A SEEDCOAT WITH A LIQUID TO A SELECTED LEVEL - A fluid dispensing system includes a fluid dispensing pump interchangeably connected to a fluid dispensing pump manipulator that is capable of translating the fluid dispensing pump between two known positions along the Z-axis, and at least one open ended container, such as a seedcoat, disposed below the fluid dispensing pump for receiving fluid therefrom. The fluid dispensing system further includes a controller. The controller | 2009-12-24 |
20090314382 | SYSTEM FOR REPLENISHING ENERGY SOURCES ONBOARD DIFFERENT TYPES OF AUTOMATIC VEHICLES - A service station facility for replenishing various motivational energy sources onboard different types of automotive vehicles is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the service station facility includes a rack, replaceable fuel tanks, a service module, and an electronic computer control system. The replaceable fuel tanks are stocked on the rack and substantially filled with various fluids, such as hydrogen, which are utile as motivational energy sources within fuel-operated automotive vehicles. The service module is mounted on the rack, and the electronic computer control system is connected in electrical communication with the service module. In this configuration, the service module is controllably operable to receive a depleted replaceable fuel tank from a fuel-operated automotive vehicle and also selectively deliver one of the filled replaceable fuel tanks onboard the automotive vehicle. In another embodiment, the service station facility may also stock replaceable batteries for selective delivery onboard battery-operated automotive vehicles. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314383 | PLANT FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL FORMING OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES - The present invention concerns a plant for the forming of lead-acid battery cells, comprising plugs to be fitted to the openings of the cells, each plug comprising a first inlet duct, a second outlet duct to set up a circulation of electrolyte inside the cell and supply and balancing elements to dilute with air the inflammable gases formed in the cell and to favor the balancing of the pressure inside the cell with the external atmospheric pressure; the supply and balancing elements comprise a third supply and balancing duct connecting the upper part of the plug with a part of the supply tank at atmospheric pressure which introduces the electrolyte into the cell; the plant comprises a fan which forms a vacuum in the suction header, drawing the electrolyte and the inflammable gases from the cells and, through the third duct, ventilating the cells without forming a vacuum inside them. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314384 | Fuel transferring system and method of use - A portable system for transferring liquids such as fuels from a first tank to a second tank. The first tank may be, for example, a railcar and the second tank a transport trailer. The portable system is separated into multiple compartments with an engine compartment and a pump compartment. A wall separates the engine and pump compartments and may be sealed to prevent the passage of air or vapor therethrough. The pump is utilized to transfer liquid from the first tank to the second tank. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314385 | Open Jet Filling System - An open-jet filling system, a method of filling containers by means of such an open-jet filling system used for contactless filling a container, and a corresponding filling machine, with the open-jet filling system provided with a filling level probe. For always obtaining the same filling height in the containers and for simultaneously realizing hygienic filling, a centering unit is arranged below the open-jet filling element in a vertically movable manner such that it can be moved onto a container mouth, the filling level probe being arranged on the centering unit. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314386 | Gripper for an automatic bag filling apparatus - A gripper used in, for instance, a bag filling apparatus including a pair of gripper arms provided with chuck holders. Each chuck holder includes first and second tubular portions, first and second tubular members slidably inserted therein, and first and second air cylinders installed within the tubular portions. An inside fixed chuck element is affixed to the tip end of the first tubular member, and an inside movable chuck element is attached to the tip end of the piston rod of the first air cylinder; in addition, an outside fixed chuck element is affixed to the tip end of second tubular member, and an outside movable chuck element is attached to the tip end of the piston rod of the second air cylinder; and the movable chuck elements are opened and closed with respect to the fixed chuck elements by the advance and retreat motions of the respective piston rods. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INTERACTION BETWEEN SURFACES - A system and method for reducing interaction between surfaces ( | 2009-12-24 |
20090314388 | Method and Device for Thermal Treatment of Metallic Materials - A method and a device for the heat treatment of metal materials in an industrial furnace involves a heating chamber having a treatment chamber and a quenching chamber utilizing inert gas and reaction gas. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314389 | Ion Nitriding Method - When a metal material such as an Fe alloy or Ni alloy is heated in the presence of an amino resin such as a melamine-formalin resin, a passivation film on the surface of the metal material is reduced and removed. During the reduction and removal of the passivation film, hydrogen sputtering may be also performed when the temperature becomes higher than 400° C., preferably not less than 450° C. By performing a glow discharge, the metal material having an exposed active metal surface is nitrided with N liberated from the amino resin. For example, the amino resin is applied onto the surface of the metal material directly or by using a solvent such as water. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314390 | Alloy Castings Having Protective Layers and Methods of Making the Same - An alloy casting having a protective layer disposed on a surface of the casting is provided. The protective layer is resistant to liquid metal attack, and wherein the protective layer includes an oxide of an element present in the alloy. A method of forming a protective layer on a surface of the alloy casting is also provided. The method includes disposing the alloy in a mold, and oxidizing an element of the alloy to form a protective layer on the surface of the casting. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314391 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS WITH METAL-BASED ALLOYS - A digital manufacturing system comprises a build chamber, a build platform disposed within the build chamber, at least one extrusion line configured to heat a metal-based alloy up to a temperature between solidus and liquidus temperatures of the metal-based alloy, a deposition head disposed within the build chamber and configured to deposit the heated metal-based alloy onto the build platform in a predetermined pattern, an umbilical having a first end located outside of the build chamber and a second end connected to the deposition head, and at least one gantry assembly configured to cause relative motion between the build platform and the deposition head within the build chamber, where the at least one gantry assembly comprises a motor disposed outside of the build chamber. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314392 | CAST COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - The invention relates to a method for the production of a cast component made of an aluminium diecasting alloy, in which the cast component is subjected to a heat treatment process after casting, wherein an aluminium diecasting alloy is used, by means of which the cast component has an elongation at break A | 2009-12-24 |
20090314393 | HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE AIRFOIL RECOVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF HEAT TREATMENT - Provided is a method for heat treating a precipitation-hardened article having a thick section and a thin section so that the thin section can be solution annealed while the metallurgical structure of the thick section is substantially unaffected by the solution-annealing process. The method restores the microstructure of the thin section uniformly by solution annealing the thin section to achieve a preselected microstructure but without affecting the microstructure of the thick section. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314394 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN AUSTENITIC STEEL OBJECT - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a ductile, high strength austenitic stainless steel object from an austenitic stainless, steel strip, in which method the strip is cold worked in order to promote the formation of martensite into the microstructure of the strip, and the strip having a dual-phase microstructure is further processed. The strip is then shaped to a desired object having at least one curved or arcuate area and during the shaping of the object the different areas of the strip are deformed in different degrees. The desired object is further reversion annealed in order to reverse martensite back to the austenite form and a hardening effect is achieved in order to have an essentially fine grain microstructure for at least the curved or arcuate area of the object. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314395 | High strength thin-gauge steel sheet excellent in elongation and hole expandability and method of production of same - The present invention provides high strength thin-gauge steel sheet with excellent elongation and hole expandability having a tensile strength of 500 MPa or more and a method of production of high strength thin-gauge steel sheet with excellent elongation and hole expandability enabling production of this on an industrial scale, that is, high strength thin-gauge steel sheet comprised of, by mass %, C: 0.03 to 0.25%, Si: 0.4 to 2.0%, Mn: 0.8 to 3.1%, P≦0.02%, S≦0.02%, Al≦2.0%, N≦0.01%, and a balance of Fe and unavoidable impurities and having a microstructure comprised of ferrite with an area fraction of 10 to 85% and residual austenite with a volume fraction of 1 to 10%, an area fraction of 10% to 60% of tempered martensite, and a balance of bainite. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314396 | METHOD FOR EFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT OF STEEL - A method for heat treatment of steel and a system thereof is provided. First the steel is austenitized at a suitable temperature and then the temperature is rapidly brought down to the austempering temperature. Here the cyclic austempering is carried out between two austempering temperatures by modulating the temperature with controlled heating and cooling and the controlled temperature modulation is obtained by controlling the temperature-time profile in a batch furnace or by controlling the zone temperatures in a continuous furnace. This method of cyclic austempering reduces the austempering time, reduces the energy consumption and emissions, enhances the productivity and reduces the process cost. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314397 | PRODUCTION OF PYROTECHNIC DELAY COMPOSITION - A process for producing a pyrotechnic delay composition includes admixing an oxidizer, a fuel, a surfactant and a liquid, to form a paste or slurry. The paste or slurry is dried to remove the liquid and to obtain a solid product which, if necessary, is rendered into particulate form. Optionally, the solid particulate product is classified to obtain a pyrotechnic delay composition in particulate form. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314398 | Customizable golf club wood protector - Customizable golf club wood protectors are a fun and affordable method of customizing your golf club to suit your personality, while at the same time creating a protection for the head of the golf club. Our customizable protectors extend the lifetime value of the golf club by protecting the head from scratches. It is a semi permanent solution that does not leave any marks on the club once removed and every protector is made to fit each club individually. The protector can include photos, company logos or any other graphic or saying that is desired. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314399 | Golf Club Head Cover - Embodiments of golf club head covers are described herein. Other embodiments and related examples comprising magnetic elements are also described herein. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314400 | Protective Cover With Power Supply Unit For Portable Electronic Device - A protective cover with power supply unit for portable electronic device includes a covering unit having a back and a front cover; a power supply unit including a charging battery embedded in the back cover and a connector located on an outer side of the back cover at a predetermined position to electrically connect to the charging battery; and a fixing unit including a supporting plate fixed to an inner side of the back cover, a stop block formed on the supporting plate at a lower end thereof, a holding-down element located on the supporting plate at an upper end thereof opposite to the stop block, and a mating connector provided on the stop block and electrically connected to the charging battery. A portable electronic device may be connected to the fixing unit to obtain power from the power supply unit and be protected by the covering unit against damage. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314401 | METHOD OF FABRICATING PNEUMATIC TIRE AND PNEUMATIC TIRE - An object is to reduce a cycle time for fabricating a low rolling resistance pneumatic tire and to provide the same pneumatic tire. As a means therefor, in building a tread portion by winding spirally a rubber strip material whose cross section is divided into a first region made of a conductive rubber and a second region made of a non-conductive rubber in a tire circumferential direction in a partially overlapping fashion by the use of an extruding machine which extrudes continuously the rubber strip material, an area ratio of the first region relative to the cross section of the rubber strip material is made to change in a tire width direction. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314402 | TIRE NOISE REDUCTION DEVICE AND PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING THE SAME MOUNTED THEREON - Provided is a tire noise reduction device including: a sound absorbing body | 2009-12-24 |
20090314403 | TIRE NOISE REDUCTION DEVICE - Provided is a tire noise reduction device including an annular noise absorbing member which is made of a porous material, and which is arranged on the inner circumferential surface of a tire. A protective layer made of a thermoplastic elastomer composition obtained by dispersing an elastomer in a thermoplastic resin is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of the annular noise absorbing member. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314404 | METHODS OF REDUCING TIRE ROLLING RESISTANCE UTILIZING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION - An adaptive tire employable by a vehicle traveling upon a surface, so as to define a rolling resistance, and including at least one active material element operable to selectively modify the resistance when activated. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314405 | Tire traction device - A traction device attachable to a tire mounted on a tire rim, the tire defining a pair of substantially annular and substantially opposed tire side walls, the tire also defining a tire thread extending between the tire side side walls, the traction device comprising: a first jaw, the first jaw defining a first jaw free end, the first jaw including a first tire gripping element provided substantially adjacent to the first jaw free end; a second jaw, the second jaw defining a second jaw free end, the second jaw including a second tire gripping element provided substantially adjacent to the second jaw free end; the first and second jaws being operatively coupled to each other so as to be movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the first and second tire gripping elements being closer to each other when the first and second jaws are in the closed configuration than when the first and second jaws are in the open configuration; the traction device further comprising a traction element extending between the first and second jaws substantially opposed to the first and second jaw free ends; wherein, when the traction device is operatively mounted to the tire with the first and second jaws in the closed configuration, the traction element extends across the tire thread and the first and second tire gripping elements grip a respective one of the tire side walls so as to pinch the tire between the first and second tire gripping elements. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314406 | SELF-HEALING AND SELF-CLEANING TIRES UTILIZING ACTIVE MATERIAL ACTUATION - A self-healing and/or self-cleaning tire comprising at least one active material element configured when undergoing an actuation cycle to repair a structural anomaly, such as a crack or puncture, and/or remove a surface anomaly, such as foreign substances or objects adhered to or lodged in the tire. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314407 | REDUCING TIRE ROLLING RESISTANCE THROUGH PRE-HEATING - A system for and method of reducing the rolling resistance of a tire by pre-heating the tire prior to use. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314408 | RUBBER COMPOSITION FOR CLINCH APEX AND PNEUMATIC TIRE HAVING CLINCH APEX USING SAME - There is provided the rubber composition for a clinch apex keeping hardness constant, suppressing prevulcanization, reducing rolling resistance, improving processability, suppressing generation of chafing between the clinch apex and a rim and hardly causing slipping of the clinch apex on the rim. The rubber composition for a clinch apex comprises 55 to 75 parts by weight of carbon black and 1 to 5 parts by weight of para-benzoquinolinediimine based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component comprising 10 to 50% by weight of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber and 50 to 90% by weight of a butadiene rubber having a Mooney viscosity at 100° C. of 30 to 55 in an unvulcanized state, and the pneumatic tire has the clinch apex using the rubber composition. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314409 | Apparatus and Method of Reinforcing a Conduit or Vessel - A web for reinforcing the wall of a vessel or conduit, and methods of installation therein, is disclosed. The vessel or conduit is any structure that has a concave or arched inner surface. The web is comprised of an elongated composite laminate that has a fabric layer with a plurality of fibers embedded into a cured resin matrix. When cured on a curing surface, the composite laminate retains an elastic memory of the curing surface such that the composite laminate is substantially self-supporting against the inside surface of the wall due to its elastic memory. In use, a tack coat of epoxy with viscosities ranging from low to high, or gel epoxy, is applied to at least a portion of the bottom side of the laminate, which is then applied to the inside surface of the wall so as to reinforce the wall. Multiple such composites may be applied to the wall in turn in a ring pattern or in a spiral pattern, overlapping at least one recently applied composite to form a water-tight seal within the conduit and to reinforce the conduit. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314410 | TACTILE SENSOR HAVING MEMBRANE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a sensor capable of sensing temperature or force applied by a user. According to an aspect of the present invention, the tactile sensor includes a polymer layer having a concave portion and a membrane on a lower portion, wherein the membrane is formed by a concave portion, a resistant layer formed on a part of the polymer layer, and a conduction layer formed around the resistant layer. According to another aspect of the present invention, the tactile sensor includes a first polymer layer, a resistant layer formed on a part of the first polymer layer, a conduction layer formed around the resistant layer, a second polymer layer provided over the conduction layer and having a concave portion formed therein, and a base layer connected to the second polymer layer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314411 | ELECTROMAGNETIC NOISE SUPPRESSOR, ARTICLE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC NOISE SUPPRESSING FUNCTION AND THEIR MANUFACTURING METHODS - An electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention includes a base material containing a binding agent and a composite layer formed by integrating the binding agent that is a part of the base material and the magnetic material. This electromagnetic noise suppressor has high electromagnetic noise suppressing effect in the sub-microwave band, and enables it to reduce the space requirement and weight. The electromagnetic noise suppressor can be manufactured by forming the composite layer on the surface of the base material by physical vapor deposition of the magnetic material onto the surface of the base material. The article with an electromagnetic noise suppressing function of the present invention is an electronic component, a printed wiring board, a semiconductor integrated circuit or other article of which at least a part of the surface is covered by the electromagnetic noise suppressor of the present invention. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314412 | QUALITY CONTROL METHOD FOR ULTRASOUND WELDING - A quality control method for ultrasound welding. The method provides for the generation of a tolerance range which is adjusted to the progress of the welding process and which is generated from measured values which influence the welding process. A measured value tolerance range is determined from measured values of executed welding processes, the measured values being associated with at least one parameter which influences the welding process and/or represents the goods of the welding process. Measured values are associated with an identical parameter of a further welding process following thereafter and are considered during the quality monitoring in such a way that the measured value tolerance range is changed in its form or composition to an average value for further welding processes, in accordance with the variance between the additional measured values and the tolerance range determined from previous measured values. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314413 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING TAX STAMPS - A tax stamp apparatus applies labels to individual packages of cigarettes, and prints tax information on the labels after they are applied to cartons of cigarettes. The apparatus may include a digital scanner that scans and decodes two-dimensional bar code information printed on the labels. The tax information may be supplied to the apparatus from a remote location, and the scanned data may be compared to the tax information supplied to the apparatus to verify that the tax indicia have been applied to the cartons of cigarettes. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314414 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTACTING OF A FLEXIBLE SHEET AND A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to a method for contacting a flexible sheet to a first element with improved lateral alignment. The method includes a step of measuring a first lateral misalignment after establishing a first contact between the flexible sheet and either of the first element and a sheet parking surface called anchor in the first stage. If the | 2009-12-24 |
20090314415 | Multi-Component Product Container With Reclosable Top - A container provides sealed storage for contents. The container includes a composite top member formed of a panel and a frame. The panel includes an opening for providing access to the contents of the package. The frame includes a closure member that is molded in an open position, and which can be moved to a closed position for closing the opening in the panel. The container is formed of a container body in the form of a tubular member formed to a desired shape. The container body is closed using the top member that closes a top opening of the container body, and a bottom member that closes a bottom opening of the container body. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314416 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A MIXING DEVICE HAVING A CORRUGATED CONVEYING PLATE AND A DISPENSING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method for fabricating a mixing device comprises the steps of:
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20090314417 | METHOD OF GRINDING BACK SIDE OF SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER AND ADHESIVE SHEET FOR USE IN THE METHOD OF GRINDING BACK SIDE OF SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER - The present invention provides a method of grinding a back side of a semiconductor wafer, which includes applying an adhesive sheet including a substrate and an adhesive layer formed on one side of the substrate to a front side of a semiconductor wafer to provisionally fix the semiconductor wafer to the adhesive sheet, followed by grinding the back side of the semiconductor wafer, in which the adhesive layer contains 100 parts by weight of a base polymer for radiation-curable adhesives, 0.02 to 10 parts by weight of a phosphoric ester compound having an alkyl group having 10 or more carbon atoms, and more than 10 parts by weight but 200 parts by weight or less of at least one polyfunctional acrylate oligomer and/or monomer having one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, the polyfunctional acrylate oligomer and/or monomer having a weight-average molecular weight per carbon-carbon double bond of 250 to 6,500. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314418 | Filament Winding Apparatus and Method Thereof - A filament winding apparatus includes a control unit, a rotation mechanism that rotates a mandrel, a hoop winding head that performs hoop-winding, and a helical winding head that performs helical-winding. The hoop winding head includes bobbins that feed fiber bundles to the mandrel and a circulation mechanism that circulates the bobbins around the mandrel. The control unit controls the rotation and circulation mechanisms such that the mandrel is rotated and the bobbins are circulated in the same direction during helical-winding. It is not necessary to cut fiber bundles after hoop-winding, and wasted fiber is not fed during helical-winding, thereby increasing economy and productivity. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314419 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MATERIAL FOR EMBEDDED PASSIVE DEVICES AND PREPARING METHOD THEREOF - A printed circuit board material for embedded passive devices, which has excellent electromagnetic properties and reliability is provided. The invention provides a printed circuit board material comprises: a conductive copper foil layer; a resin bonding layer formed on the conductive layer and including above 70-100 vol % of resin and 0-30 vol % of filler; and a functional layer formed on the resin bonding layer and including resin and filler. The printed circuit board material has the resin bonding layer interposed between the copper foil layer and the functional layer. Thus, even when the content of fillers in the functional layer is increased, the adhesion strength between the conductive layer and the functional layer is ensured without deteriorating the properties of the functional layer, such as dielectric and magnetic properties. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314420 | LAMINATING METHOD AND LAMINATING APPARATUS - A laminating apparatus for laminating a separator, a membrane electrode structure member and another separator on top of each other includes a placement base which places the separator on the placement base, a first clamp which holds a portion of the upper surface of the separator placed on the placement base, first moving means which superimpose the membrane electrode structure member on the upper surface of the separator placed on the placement base, a second clamp which holds a portion of the upper surface of the thus superimposed membrane electrode structure member, second moving means which superimpose the separator on the upper surfaces of the membrane electrode structure member and second clamp, a pressing member which presses the separator in the central portion thereof to deform the separator elastically to thereby bring the separator into contact with the membrane electrode structure member, and pull-out means which pull out the second clamp from between the membrane electrode structure member and separator. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314421 | DECORATIVE ARCHITECTURAL GLASS PANEL METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method is provided including placing a first plurality of glass chips in a corresponding plurality of pockets of a first tray, and thereafter placing a first transfer sheet over the first plurality of glass chips while the first plurality of glass chips are in the corresponding plurality of pockets of the first tray. The first plurality of glass chips may be caused adhere to a first surface of the first transfer sheet, while the first transfer sheet is over the first plurality of glass chips and while the first plurality of glass chips are in the corresponding plurality of pockets of the first tray. The first transfer sheet may be lifted so that the first plurality of glass chips are lifted out of the corresponding plurality of pockets of the first tray. The first transfer sheet may then be placed with the first plurality of glass chips adhered to the first surface of the first transfer sheet onto a glass panel and the first plurality of glass chips thereafter may be adhered to the glass panel. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314422 | TROCAR SEAL SYSTEM - A seal assembly for reception of an elongated surgical instrument is provided which includes a body having at least one opening configured and dimensioned to permit entry of an elongated surgical instrument and defining a central longitudinal axis; a seal member formed of a resilient material and defining an aperture therein, the aperture being configured and dimensioned such that insertion of the surgical instrument into the aperture causes the resilient material defining the aperture to resiliently contact the outer surface of the surgical instrument in a substantially fluid tight manner; and a fabric layer juxtaposed relative to the resilient material. A coating may be applied to the seal member to reduce friction between the seal member and surgical instrumentation inserted therein. The coating is preferably a hydrocyclosiloxane membrane prepared by plasma polymerization process. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314423 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS RELATING TO FINDABLE BALLS - Golf balls for use with a system for finding golf balls and methods for making such golf balls. In the case of one exemplary golf ball, the ball includes a shell, a core material and a tag having a diode which is coupled to an antenna which has at least a portion formed from an elastic conductive material, such as an elastic conductive ink. The core material may include a void for receiving at least part of the diode. Other golf balls are described and methods for making balls are also described. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314424 | Process of making laminated sheet and product made by the process - A process of making an improved sheet/card laminate for packaging, signage, displays, transaction cards, ID cards and the like. The process comprises registering flat sheets to a film and then laminating the film or transferring coating(s) from the film to the individual, generally flat sheets via an adhesive. The film or coating(s) may include layered security, functional and/or decorative features. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314425 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ANALYTE TEST STRIP FOR ACCEPTING DIVERSE SAMPLE VOLUMES - A method of manufacturing an analyte test strip includes positioning a patterned spacer layer between a first insulating layer and a second insulating layer such that the second insulating is disposed above the first insulating layer and a channel is defined between the first and second insulating layers. Moreover, the channel thus defined has a sample-receiving chamber therein, a first port, and a second port. The method also includes coupling a third insulating layer to the first insulating layer such that the third insulating layer is disposed at least partially below the first insulating layer. In the coupling step, the third insulating layer includes a platform portion that extends beyond the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer and the platform portion has an upper surface. In this manufacturing method, the first and second ports are in fluidic communication with the sample-receiving chamber; the upper surface of the platform portion is configured to receive a first (relatively large) bodily fluid sample of at least 5 micro-liters and for filling the sample-receiving chamber with a portion of the first bodily fluid sample, and the second port is configured to receive a second (relatively small) bodily fluid sample of lesser volume than the first bodily fluid sample and for filling the sample-receiving chamber with a portion of the small bodily fluid sample. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314426 | BOLTED JOINT - The invention relates to a method for autoclave-free adhesive bonding of components in order to form in particular, large-sized structural components for aircraft. Since the curing of the least one adhesive film in order to connect the stringers takes place free of autoclaves in a vacuum bag at a relatively low partial vacuum between 70 kPa and 100 kPa, the previously necessary complex structure by masking sharp edges and/or arranging pressure elements on order to increase the local contact pressure in specific regions of the components is dispensed with. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314427 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR RESIN-BASED WOOD GLUES - A method for extending resin-based wood glues, particularly condensation polymer resin-based glues, comprises the steps of (i) providing an aqueous extender composition comprising 20% to 50% by weight of alkali metal silicate and 1% to 25% by weight of polyhydric alcohol, preferably a sugar such as sucrose, (ii) providing a solution comprising a resin and (iii) blending the aqueous extender and the solution together to form a glue. The extended glues are suitable for preparing water resistant processed wooden panels such as plywood or chipboard with reduced need for resin. The extended glues do not set excessively rapidly, allowing time for the processing of the wood composites. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314428 | Radiation Shielding Wood Or Laminate Faced Door Having A High Fire Rating And Method For Making Same - A radiation shielding wood or laminate faced door having a high fire rating and method for making same are disclosed. The radiation shielding door comprises a non-combustible core having a first face, a second face. A supporting material is in contact with the non-combustible core. A first radiation shield is in contact with the first face of the non-combustible core. An intumescent material is in contact with the supporting material. The method of manufacturing a radiation shielding door includes the steps of providing an non-combustible core having a first face, a second face; securing a supporting material to the non-combustible core; adhering a first radiation shield to the first face of the non-combustible core; and providing an intumescent material to the supporting material. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314429 | Thermoplastic resin composition , multilayer laminate comprising the same, article obtained by allowing the thermoplastic resin composition to adhere thereto, and method for protecting surface of article - [Problem] To provide a thermoplastic resin composition which is excellent in transparency and adhesion properties and hardly causes staining of an adherend after it is separated, a multilayer laminate using the composition, an article, and a method for protecting a surface of an article. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314430 | Separating apparatus and separating method - A separating apparatus according to the present invention includes a clamp for gripping an outer peripheral end of a supporting plate. The clamp grips the outer peripheral end of the supporting plate and separates the supporting plate from a wafer by gripping the supporting plate. This makes it possible to separate a supporting plate from a wafer without breaking the wafer. With this, a supporting plate can be separated from a wafer to which the supporting plate has been attached, without breaking the wafer. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314431 | GRIP TAPE AND GRIP FOR BALL GAME RACKET - The present invention relates to a grip tape for ball game rackets having a conical or trapezoidal base shape in the longitudinal direction or a length and a width, wherein the width varies at least along an essential portion of the length. The present invention also relates to a replacement grip tape including the features of a grip tape of the invention, and a process for producing a grip tape of the invention. Moreover, the present invention also relates to a grip for a ball game racket including a portion facing the head region of the ball game racket and having a first cross-section and a portion facing the end of the ball game racket and having a widening cross-section for holding the grip, as well as the combination of grip and grip tape. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314432 | BAFFLE PLATE AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - A baffle plate, provided in a processing chamber for processing a substrate therein such that the baffle plate is disposed around a mounting table for mounting the substrate thereon, has a plurality of gas exhaust holes, through which a gas is exhausted from the processing chamber. The baffle plate has a stacked structure including a plurality of plate-shaped members. The baffle plate includes a pressure adjustment gas supply passageway to supply a pressure adjustment gas for adjusting a pressure in the processing chamber. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314433 | CATHODE WITH INNER AND OUTER ELECTRODES AT DIFFERENT HEIGHTS - An apparatus for generating uniform plasma across and beyond the peripheral edge of a substrate has a dielectric body with an upper electrode and an annular electrode embedded therein. The outer perimeter of the upper electrode overlaps the inner perimeter of the annular electrode. In one embodiment, the upper electrode and the annular electrode are electrically coupled by molybdenum vias. In one embodiment, the upper electrode is coupled to a DC power source to provide electrostatic force for chucking the substrate. In one embodiment, the upper electrode is coupled to an RF source for exciting one or more processing gasses into plasma for substrate processing. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314434 | INDUCTIVELY COUPLED COIL AND INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA DEVICE USING THE SAME - The present invention discloses an inductively coupled coil and an inductively coupled plasma device using the same. The inductively coupled coil comprises an internal coil and an exterior coil which are respective from each other and coaxially arranged, internal coil comprising a plurality of internal respective branches having the same configurations which are nested together, the plurality of internal respective branches being arranged symmetrically with respect to an axis of the inductively coupled coil; the external coil comprising a plurality of external respective branches having the same configurations which are nested together, the plurality of external respective branches being arranged symmetrically with respect to the axis of the inductively coupled coil. The inductively coupled coil is located on the reaction chamber of the inductively coupled plasma device and is connected to a RF source. It can make the plasma distribute uniformly on the wafer in the reaction chamber so that the difference in chemical reaction rate on the surface of the wafer is small and the quality of the etched wafer is improved. They can be applied in a semiconductor wafer manufacturing apparatus, and they can also be adapted to other apparatuses. | 2009-12-24 |
20090314435 | PLASMA PROCESSING UNIT - A plasma processing unit of the present invention includes: a processing chamber having a dielectric wall; and a stage provided in the processing chamber, the stage having a placement surface onto which an object to be processed is placed. An induction plasma is generated in the processing chamber via the dielectric wall. The plasma processing unit is provided with a dielectric member capable of detachably covering at least the placement surface of the stage. | 2009-12-24 |