12th week of 2009 patent applcation highlights part 43 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20090075112 | Combustion Turbine Component Having Rare Earth FeCrAl Coating and Associated Methods - A combustion turbine component ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090075113 | Non-Chromate Corrosion Inhibitor Formulas Based on Permanganate Sodalite Compositions - Sodalite is synthesized in the presence of a stoichiometric quantity of Permanganate ion. After thorough washing to remove trace salts the resulting pigment may be encapsulated with amorphous silica using the Iler process. The resulting pigment has enhanced acid stability and provides excellent corrosion protection on reactive metal substrates such as Aerospace Aluminum or Coil grade Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075114 | Method for the manufacture of a hard material coating on a metal substrate and a coated substrate - A method for the manufacture of a hard material protective coating on a substrate consisting of a metal or of a electrically conductive ceramic material, e.g. a coated tool for use in a machine tool, or components exposed to high temperature wherein, prior to the deposition of the hard protective material coating, the substrate is pretreated by bombardment with metal ions of at least one rare earth element thereby resulting in implantation of some of said ions into said substrate. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075115 | MULTI-LAYERED THERMAL BARRIER COATING - A thermal barrier coating system includes a substrate, a first transition metal layer on the substrate, a bond coat on the first transition metal layer, an optional second transition metal layer on the bond coat, and an optional ceramic topcoat on the second transition metal layer. In embodiments, the first transition metal layer and the second transition metal layer include platinum to resist reaction between the bond coat and the substrate and to slow oxidation of the bond coat. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075116 | GRAVURE PLATE-MAKING ROLL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A novel gravure engraving roll that has a surface-reinforcing coating layer being nontoxic and having no danger of pollution generation at all and that excels in printing life; and a process for producing the same. There is provided a gravure engraving roll comprising: a metal hollow roll; a copper plating layer superimposed on the surface of the hollow roll and on its surface furnished with a multiplicity of gravure cells; a metal layer superimposed on the surface of the copper plating layer; a layer of carbide of said metal superimposed on the surface of the metal layer; and a diamond-like carbon coating covering the surface of the metal carbide layer. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075117 | COMPOSITE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING IT - An electrical composite conductor includes a CuAg alloy base having an Ag content of 0.08 to 0.12% and a CuMg alloy having a Mg content of 0.1 to 0.7%. The composite conductor further includes a conductor edge and a conductor core, wherein at least one of the edge and the core include the CuMg alloy. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075118 | Weld metal compositions for joining steel structures in the oil and gas industry - Provided are metal structures and methods of forming such structures for use in oil, gas and/or petrochemical applications that are joined with non-ferrous weld metal compositions or a high alloy weld metal compositions. The welded metal structures include two or more segments of ferrous or non-ferrous components, and fusion welds, friction stir welds or a combination thereof bonding adjacent segments of the components together, wherein the welds comprise a non-ferrous weld metal composition or a high alloy weld metal composition that is substantially different from the metal composition of the two or more components. The resultant welded structures exhibit improvements in fatigue resistance, toughness, strain capacity, strength, stress corrosion cracking resistance, and hydrogen embrittlement resistance compared to traditional iron-based weld compositions. The structures and methods of forming such structures are advantageous in joining metal components in applications for natural gas transportation and storage, oil and gas well completion and production, and oil and gas refinery and chemical plants. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075119 | Tunable low loss material compositions and methods of manufacture and use therefore - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of making an electronically tunable dielectric material comprising mixing particles of at least one electronically tunable dielectric phase and particles of at least one compound of low loss complex perovskites, and particles of optional one other family of materials; and sintering the material. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075120 | Thermally conductive graphite reinforced alloys - Embodiments of the present invention provide composite bodies having a discontinuous graphite preform and at least one silicon-bearing metal alloy infiltrant. Embodiments of the present invention also provide methods for producing such composite bodies. The metal alloy is preferably comprised of aluminum, copper, or magnesium, or combinations thereof. Certain preferred embodiments provide at least one aluminum alloy having from about 5% silicon to about 30% silicon, more preferably from about 11% to about 13% silicon, as an alloying element. Certain presently preferred embodiments provide an aluminum-silicon eutectic composition having about 12.5% silicon. Embodiments of the invention provide composite materials be “tuned” to more closely match thermal expansion characteristics of a number of semiconductor or integrated circuit materials such as, but not limited to, silicon, alumina, aluminum nitride, gallium nitride, and gallium arsenide while also providing high thermal conductivity. Embodiments of the present invention are especially suited for use as a heat sink, a heat spreader, or both. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075121 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FORMING CARBON PROTECTIVE LAYER - An apparatus and method for forming a carbon protective layer on a substrate using a plasma CVD method allows a more uniform in-plane distribution of the carbon protective layer thickness. The apparatus includes an annular anode that generates a plasma beam and a disk-shaped shield disposed between the anode and the substrate. The anode, the shield, and the substrate are concentrically arranged so that a straight line connecting the centers of the anode and the substrate is perpendicular to the deposition surface of the substrate where the carbon protective layer is to be formed. The center of the shield is also on the straight line. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075122 | IMPRINT MOLD STRUCTURE, IMPRINTING METHOD USING THE SAME, AND MAGNETIC RECORDING MEDIUM - The present invention provides an imprint mold structure which can efficiently and uniformly transfer a pattern by enhancing flow of a composition of the imprint resist layer when the imprint mold structure is pressed against the imprint resist layer, an imprinting method of improved transfer accuracy by using the imprint mold structure, and a magnetic recording medium of improved recording and reproduction property. Provided is an imprint mold structure in which at at least any one of an inner circumferential edge and an outer circumferential edge of the concavo-convex patterns in a data area and a servo area of the disc-shaped substrate of the imprint mold structure a dummy pattern is formed which corresponds to a pattern on a magnetic recording medium substrate extending radially from at least any one of an inner circumferential edge and an outer circumferential edge of a pattern forming area. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075123 | LUBRICANT FOR THIN FILM STORAGE MEDIA - Embodiments relate to lubricants disposed over magnetic storage media, such as rotatable thin film magnetic discs. One embodiment comprises a lubricant compound of a fluoropolyether chain having one or more carbonyl-imide pairs. For example, the carbonyl-imide pair may be located at one end, both ends, and/or in the middle of the fluoropolyether chain. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075124 | HIGH TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL SYSTEM WITH AN ELECTRICAL HEATER - Methods and systems for maintaining near operational mode internal temperatures of a high temperature fuel cell system during a hibernation mode are provided. Embodiments of the claimed invention include powering an electric heater adjacent to the high temperature fuel cell system to heat the high temperature fuel cell system. The use of an electrical heater allows the fuel cell system to maintain approximate operation mode internal temperatures during a hibernation mode and eliminates the problems of excess noise, vibration and exhaust emissions typical of previous fuel cell system heating methods. Gross energy savings of 67% and a fuel consumption reduction rate of 33% have been shown when substituting this method with previous fuel cell system heating methods with no additional manufacturing costs. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075125 | Dot pattern contact layer - A fuel cell comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, an electrolyte, and an electrically conductive first dot pattern contact layer disposed on the first electrode. The first dot pattern contact layer includes a plurality of discrete protrusions. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075126 | RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FUEL CELL MEMBER - There is provided a resin composition for a fuel cell member which givens only a small amount of eluting ions. A resin composition for a fuel cell member is formed to include 60 to 85 wt % of the following polypropylene and 40 to 15 wt % of the following talc:
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20090075127 | METHOD FOR MEASURING HIGH-FREQUENCY RESISTANCE OF FUEL CELL IN A VEHICLE - A transient load can be applied to a fuel cell stack to generate an AC voltage across and an AC current through the fuel cell stack. The AC voltage and AC current can be used to ascertain an impedance of the fuel cell stack. The ascertained impedance can be correlated to a state of hydration of the fuel cell stack thereby providing an independent determination of the state of hydration. The independently determined state of hydration can be used as a diagnostic tool to verify a different independent determination of the state of hydration and/or as an input for controlling operation of the fuel cell stack. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075128 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system includes: a cell including an anode flow channel plate having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet the cell generating power by reaction of the fuel with air; a circulation pump; and a check valve between the fuel outlet and the buffer tank shutting off flowing the fuel in a reverse direction, wherein the circulation pump rotate reversely to flow the fuel in the reverse direction and to collect the fuel from the cell through the fuel inlet to the buffer tank, after completion of the generation of the power. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075129 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A microfluidic device and sensing method that utilize a resonating tube configured to have sufficient sensitivity to be capable of sensing the volume of a gas present as bubbles in a liquid or the flow rate and/or density of a gas or gas mixture flowing through the tube. The tube has a freestanding tube portion supported above a surface of a substrate so as to be capable of vibrating in a plane normal to the surface of the substrate. As a gas-containing fluid flows through an internal passage of the tube, a drive signal vibrates the freestanding tube portion at a resonant frequency thereof. Coriolis-induced deflections of the freestanding tube portion are sensed relative to the substrate to produce an output corresponding to the sensed deflections, and the drive signal and/or the output are assessed to determine the volume, density and/or flow rate of the gas of the gas-containing fluid. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075130 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A fuel cell system has recycle lines for recycling exhaust from the cathode and exhaust from the anode, with a recirculation device in each of the recycle lines. The recirculation devices are operated by a drive, such as a drive motor, with the drive and the two recirculation devices arranged on a common shaft. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075131 | DESULFURIZING AGENT AND METHOD OF DESULFURIZATION WITH THE SAME - The invention provides a desulfurizing agent which attains effective removal of sulfur from a hydrocarbon feedstock and/or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon feedstock so as to attain a considerably low sulfur level and which has a long service life; a process for producing hydrogen for fuel cells, which process includes steam-reforming, partial-oxidation-reforming, or autothermal-reforming of a hydrocarbon feedstock and/or an oxygen-containing hydrocarbon feedstock which has been desulfurized by use of the desulfurizing agent; a fuel cell system employing hydrogen produced through the process. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075132 | Reactor cover and hydrogen generating apparatus and fuel cell power generation system having the same - A reactor cover, and a hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell power generation system having the reactor cover are disclosed. The reactor cover includes a base panel; a control unit, which is coupled to one side of the base panel, and which regulates a reaction for generating the hydrogen; a circuit pattern buried in the base panel in electrical connection with the control unit; and an electrode pad formed on the other side of the base panel in electrical connection with the circuit pattern. In the reactor cover, the base panel and the control unit may be integrated, to eliminate unnecessary wiring, prevent short-circuiting, and consequently provide a reactor cover that can be fabricated and used more easily. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075133 | ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL, MEMBRANE-ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - Provided are an electrode and a membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell, and a fuel cell system including the same. The electrode for a fuel cell may include an electrode substrate and a catalyst layer disposed on one side of the electrode substrate. The electrode substrate may include a non-woven fabric or a woven fabric coated with an electrically conductive polymer. The electrode for a fuel cell may be configured for high-performance by promoting transfer of electrons, reactants and products. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075134 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell stack comprising a second metal separator set to have an external dimension larger than a first metal separators, wherein the second metal separator comprises, formed integrally, a first seal member in contact with the peripheral edge of a first electrolyte membrane/electrode structure, a second seal member in contact with the peripheral edge of the first metal separator, and a third seal member in contact with the peripheral edge of an adjoining fourth metal separator. Since the first seal member, the second seal member and the third seal member are integrally formed on one surface of the second separator or one surface of the first separator, a seal-forming step can be carried out at one effort, simply and economically. In addition, use of a triple seal structure containing the first through the third seal members can favorably improve the sealing feature of reaction gas and minimize reaction gas leakage. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075135 | Fuel cell system - The fuel cell system includes a storage portion, a fuel cell, a fuel supply portion, a hydrogen circulation system and a boil-off gas supply portion. The storage portion stores liquid hydrogen. The fuel cell uses hydrogen gas as fuel gas. The fuel supply portion provides hydrogen gas to an anode of the fuel cell. The hydrogen gas is generated caused by a vaporization of liquid hydrogen stored in the storage portion. The hydrogen circulation system includes the anode of the fuel cell. The boil-off gas supply portion provides boil-off gas generated in the storage portion to the hydrogen circulation system. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075136 | Fuel cell and method for operating the same - In a cell stack of fuel cells according to the present invention, an output power density is measured at each of an upstream-side electricity generating section, which is located at an upstream-side of flow of fuel, and a downstream-side electricity generating section located at a downstream-side thereof. If the voltage at the upstream-side is higher than that at the downstream-side, a control operation to increase the concentration of fuel is performed. Conversely, if the voltage at the upstream-side is lower, a control operation to decrease the concentration of fuel is performed. Control directed to fuel concentration maximizing electricity generating efficiency may be implemented by repeatedly performing such control operations. There is no necessity for providing a concentration sensor in each of the generating sections. Consequently, simplification of configuration of and reduction in the size of the fuel cell may be achieved. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075137 | Filter, hydrogen generator and fuel cell power generation system having the same - A filter, and a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell power generation system having the filter, are disclosed. The filter includes a frame, in which an opening is formed each in two sides; a cover, which is coupled to the opening, and in which at least one hole is formed to allow the gas to pass; and a desiccant, which is filled inside the frame, and which absorbs the moisture. By using such a filter, the backflow of the electrolyte solution, which may occur while generating hydrogen, can be prevented, by passing the hydrogen through a desiccant filled inside a frame, to consequently increase the hydrogen generating efficiency of the hydrogen generator. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075138 | Electrochemical Device And Process For Manufacturing An Electrochemical Device - An electrochemical device includes at least one porous supporting electrode including at least one electronically conducting material and at least one ionically conducting material, said ionically conducting material having an ionic conductivity, at 800° C., not lower than or equal to | 2009-03-19 |
20090075139 | NANOPOROUS/MESOPOROUS PALLADIUM CATALYST - The present invention provides a catalytic system comprising a catalyst comprising nanoporous or mesoporous palladium and an ion-exchange electrolyte, processes for manufacturing the catalytic system and catalyst, and processes for oxidising or reducing organic and/or inorganic molecules using the catalyst or catalytic system. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075140 | ELECTRODE STRUCTURE OF FUEL CELL - An MEA includes an electrolyte membrane permeable to hydroxide ions. A catalyst layer formed of a hydrogen storage alloy is provided on one surface of the membrane facing the anode electrode layer. Another catalyst layer formed of platinum-on carbon is provided on the opposite surface of the membrane facing the cathode electrode layer. The catalyst layer on the anode-electrode-layer side dissociates hydrogen gas into atomic hydrogen, diffuses the atomic hydrogen by way of solid phase diffusion, and absorbs/desorbs atomic hydrogen. The catalyst layer on the cathode-electrode-layer side forms hydroxide ions from air, humidifying water, and electrons. The membrane allows movement of the hydroxide ions to the catalyst layer on the anode-electrode-layer side. This leads to formation of water on the anode-electrode-layer side, whereby occurrence of dry-up can be prevented. Even when flooding arises from formed water, atomic hydrogen can smoothly move through solid-phase diffusion. An open circuit voltage of the catalyst layer on the cathode-electrode-layer side can be made smaller than an elution potential of platinum. Since the catalyst layer on the anode-electrode-layer side absorbs excess hydrogen gas, wasteful discharge of hydrogen gas can be avoided. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075141 | HYBRID MEMBRANES, METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF HYBRID MEMBRANES AND FUEL CELLS USING SUCH HYBRID MEMBRANES - The invention relates to hybrid membranes that are composed of an organic polymer and an inorganic polymer, a method for producing hybrid membranes, and the use of said hybrid membranes in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells. The inventive hybrid membranes comprise at least one alkaline organic polymer and at least one inorganic polymer. Said polymers are blended together at a molecular level. The inorganic polymer is formed from at least one precursor monomer when the membrane is produced. The disclosed membranes are characterized in that the same are provided with high absorptivity for doping agents, have a high degree of mechanical and thermal stability in both an undoped and doped state, and feature permanently high proton conductivity. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075142 | NANOIMPRINTED ELECTRODES FOR FUEL CELLS - Nanoimprint lithography (NIL) method to fabricate electrodes with high specific Pt surface areas that can be used in fuel cell devices. The Pt catalyst structures were found to have electrochemical active surface areas (EAS) ranging from 0.8 to 1.5 m | 2009-03-19 |
20090075143 | Gasket - In order to inhibit a gasket ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090075144 | BIPOLAR PLATE AND FUEL CELL COMPRISING SUCH A BIPOLAR PLATE - The invention relates to a bipolar plate, for fuel cells, characterised in comprising a layer of a hydrophobic material which is soluble in a solvent, on the surfaces thereof. Water forms small droplets on the surfaces of the bipolar plate due to said layer, which are loosely held on the surface of the bipolar plate and which can be reliably removed from the fuel cell even with low flow speeds for the operating gases. The thickness of the layer and thus the hydrophobicity thereof and the electrical contact resistance between the bipolar plate and a contacting electrode may be adjusted in a simple manner, by varying the concentration of the hydrophobic material in the solvent. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075145 | SOLID OXIDE TYPE FUEL CELL - The solid oxide type fuel cell includes a cylindrical-shaped member S which includes an anode A on the inner surface of a cylindrical-shaped electrolyte E made of a solid oxide and a cathode on the outer surface thereof. The anode A contains an oxidation catalyst at least on the surface thereof. A fuel gas F is supplied from one end of the cylindrical-shaped member S, and a discharge gas, which is discharged from the other end of the cylindrical-shaped member S and includes uncombusted and/or incompletely combusted components, is combusted using flame combustion outside the cylindrical-shaped member S. Owing to the increased temperature of the cylindrical-shaped member S caused by the flame combustion B, the fuel gas F is combusted using catalyst combustion F within the cylindrical-shaped member S, thereby generating power. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075146 | METHOD OF PROCESSING A CERAMIC LAYER AND RELATED ARTICLES - A method of processing a ceramic layer is provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a ceramic layer comprising a plurality of microcracks; infiltrating at least some of the plurality of microcracks with a liquid precursor comprising at least one oxidizable metal ion; and exposing the ceramic layer to a base having a pH value of at least about 9, so as to chemically convert the oxidizable metal ion into an oxide, thereby decreasing the porosity of the ceramic layer. A solid oxide fuel cell is provided. The solid oxide fuel cell comprises an anode; a cathode; and a ceramic electrolyte disposed between the anode and the cathode. The ceramic electrolyte is processed by the method comprising the steps of providing a ceramic electrolyte comprising a plurality of microcracks; infiltrating at least some of the plurality of microcracks with a liquid precursor comprising at least one oxidizable metal ion; and exposing the ceramic electrolyte to a base having a pH value of at least about 9, so as to chemically convert the oxidizable metal ion into an oxide, thereby decreasing the porosity of the ceramic electrolyte. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075147 | Sulfonic acid group-containing polymer, method for producing the same, resin composition containing such sulfonic acid group-containing polymer, polymer electrolyte membrane, polymer electrolyte membrane/electrode assembly, and fuel cell - The present invention relates to a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer excellent in ion conductivity and durability, a method for producing the same, a resin composition containing the sulfonic acid group-containing polymer, a polymer electrolyte membrane, a polymer electrolyte membrane/electrode assembly, and a fuel cell. The sulfonic acid group-containing polymer of the present invention, in a first embodiment, includes a constituent represented by the following chemical formula 1: | 2009-03-19 |
20090075148 | BENZOXAZINE-BASED MONOMER, POLYMER THEREOF, ELECTRODE FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME, ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE FOR FUEL CELL INCLUDING THE SAME, AND FUEL CELL USING THE SAME - A benzoxazine-based monomer, a polymer thereof, an electrode for a fuel cell including the same, an electrolyte membrane for a fuel cell including the same, and a fuel cell using the same. The aromatic ring may contain up to 2 nitrogens within the ring. Single ring and fused ring substituents are attached to the pendent nitrogen. The ring substituents may be heterocyclic. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075149 | SOLID ACID ELECTROLYTES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - Improved solid acid electrolyte materials, methods of synthesizing such materials, and electrochemical devices incorporating such materials are provided. The stable electrolyte material comprises a solid acid capable undergoing rotational disorder of oxyanion groups and capable of extended operation at elevated temperatures, that is, solid acids having hydrogen bonded anion groups; a superprotonic, trigonal, tetragonal, or cubic, disordered phase; and capable of being operating at temperatures of ˜100° C. and higher. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075150 | MATERIAL FOR SOLID POLYELECTROLYTE SUITABLE FOR USE IN FUEL CELL - A material for solid polyelectrolytes which comprises a polymer comprising two or more fluoropolymer segments differing in monomer composition, wherein at least one of the fluoropolymer segments has sulfonic acid type functional groups. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075151 | FUEL CELL AND MIXING MODULE THEREOF - A fuel cell is provided comprising a cell module and a mixing module. The mixing module is connected to the cell module. A vapor current enters the mixing module from the cell module. The mixing module comprises a condensing unit, a mixing sink, and a check valve. The vapor current enters the condensing unit to be condensed into a first liquid. The mixing sink comprises a sink body and a spacer, wherein the sink body receives a second liquid, the spacer spaces the sink body and the condensing unit, the spacer comprises a through hole, and the first liquid enters the mixing sink through the through hole. The check valve is disposed in the through hole, wherein the check valve comprises a valve body and a valve cover, the valve is disposed in the through hole, and the valve cover restricts the valve body in the through hole. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075152 | SADDLE-RIDE TYPE FUEL CELL THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE - A saddle-ride three-wheeled vehicle has a fuel cell which generates an electric power by a chemical reaction between a fuel gas and a reaction gas. The three-wheeled vehicle includes a drain pipe which guides water discharged from the fuel cell out of a vehicle body; a rear body to which a pair of left and right rear wheels are journaled; and a linking mechanism which swingably links the rear body and a front body to allow the front body to sway left and right with respect to the rear body, wherein the drain pipe has a drain port between the pair of left and right rear wheels. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075153 | Fuel cell system - A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell body that includes a middle plate and an electricity generating unit that generates electricity by a reaction of air and fuel. The middle plate includes a plurality of unit sections, a supply passage formed inside the middle plate, a supply opening for supplying the fuel to the supply passage, a plurality of inlet openings formed on the unit sections, a discharge passage formed inside the middle plate, a plurality of outlet openings formed on the unit sections, and a discharge opening for discharging the fuel from the discharge passage. The fuel is supplied to the unit sections through the inlet openings, and the fuel discharged from the unit sections being discharged to the discharge passage through the outlet openings. In one embodiment, an opening area of an inlet opening become smaller as the inlet opening is located farther from the supply opening. In another embodiment, a vertical cross-sectional area of the supply passage becomes smaller as the location of the vertical cross-section becomes farther from the supply opening. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075154 | FUEL CELL BIPOLAR PLATE AND FUEL CELL WITH IMPROVED FLUID DISTRIBUTION EMPLOYING SUCH PLATES - A bipolar plate for a fuel cell including a first through-hole positioned within one of its peripheral edges for circulating a reactive fluid, an anode compartment extending at one of its two main faces, and a cathode compartment extending at the opposite main face. At least one of the compartments is formed completely or partially by a region recessed with respect to the corresponding main face. The recessed region is connected to the through-hole via an intake channel that is recessed within the peripheral edge of the corresponding main face for the reactive fluid to flow into the compartment. A second through-hole located near the first through-hole is provided and is intended for circulating the reactive fluid. The main face opposite the face housing the recessed region comprises a generally non-emergent groove that connects the first and second through-holes. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075155 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL CELL, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A membrane-electrode assembly for a fuel cell, which includes an anode and a cathode facing each other; and a polymer electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and cathode. The cathode includes a first catalyst layer that includes catalyst particles, and a second catalyst layer that includes the catalyst particles and a pore-forming agent. The membrane-electrode assembly efficiently performs mass transfer and release, due to pores in the second catalyst layer. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075156 | Porous Electrolessly Deposited Coatings - A new electroless plating approach to generate a porous metallic coating is described in which a metal is electrolessly deposited on a surface. Microparticles in the metal are removed to leave pores in the metal coating. Another method of forming electroless coatings is described in which a blocking ligand is attached to the surface, followed by a second coating step. The invention includes coatings and coated apparatus formed by methods of the invention. The invention also includes catalyst structures comprising a dense substrate and a porous metal adhered to the dense substrate, which is further characterized by one or more of the specified features. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075157 | Carbon nanotube for fuel cell, nanocomposite comprising the same, method for making the same, and fuel cell using the same - Provided are aligned carbon nanotubes for a fuel cell having a large surface area, a nanocomposite that includes the aligned carbon nanotubes loaded with highly dispersed nanoparticles of a metallic catalyst, methods of producing the carbon nanotubes and the nanocomposite, and a fuel cell including the nanocomposite. In the nanocomposite, nanoparticles of the metallic catalyst are uniformly distributed on external walls of the nanotubes. A fuel cell including the nanocomposite exhibits better performance. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075158 | Heat Exchanger for an Energy Storage Device - The invention relates to a heat exchanger ( | 2009-03-19 |
20090075159 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery has a safety vent formed on a can accommodating an electrode assembly. The safety vent is formed in a groove shape and the depth of the groove varies. The fracture site of the safety vent is controlled by adjusting the depth of the safety vent. The safety vent is prevented from damaging the electrode assembly when the electrode assembly is inserted in the can, and contacts the safety vent. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075160 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL APPARATUS AND BATTERY TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD - A battery temperature control apparatus capable of controlling the temperature of a battery to reach a suitable condition is provided. Thermal capacity determining unit | 2009-03-19 |
20090075161 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - A positive electrode | 2009-03-19 |
20090075162 | POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - A power supply apparatus wherein a liquid medium is housed so as to provide an air layer in a first case which accommodates a power supply unit. When the liquid medium is heated to a temperature higher than a vaporization temperature by external heat toward the power supply unit, the liquid medium is vaporized to increase the volume of the air layer to reduce heat conduction of the external heat toward the power supply unit. Since this can reduce the heat conduction of the external heat toward the power supply unit, it is possible to prevent an extreme increase in temperature of the power supply unit due to the external heat. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075163 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING TERMINALS OF A BATTERY - Terminals of a battery pack are electrically connected via bus bars. The terminals are configured to receive and retain a portion of a bus bar via a retention force. The terminals allow a bus bar to have more than one orientation relative to the terminal. Additionally, the terminals include features that locate the bus bars relative to the terminals. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075164 | DIRECT CURRENT POWER SUPPLY AND METHOD THEREFOR - A Direct Current (DC) power supply has a body section having a plurality of chambers. The body section is formed of a non-conductive material. A pair of electrodes is placed in each of the plurality of chambers. A first electrode has a positive electromotive force and a second electrode has a negative electromotive force. The first electrode and the second electrode are placed in the chamber to form a void spaced between the first electrode and the second electrode. A liquid is placed in the void space of each chamber. Metal wires are used to connect the second electrode of each chamber with the first electrode of an adjacent chamber. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075165 | CATHODE AND LITHIUM BATTERY INCLUDING THE SAME - A cathode active material composition of a cathode of a lithium battery includes a conducting agent, a binder, and a cathode active material coated on one surface of a current collector, wherein the cathode active material composition is coated with a vanadium oxide. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075166 | NONAQUEOUS ELECTROLYTE SECONDARY BATTERY AND BATTERY MODULE - A nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes a case, a nonaqueous electrolyte provided in the case, a positive electrode provided in the case, and a negative electrode provided in the case, the negative electrode comprising a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode layer that is carried on the negative electrode current collector and contains negative electrode active material particles, and the negative electrode current collector comprising an aluminum foil having an average crystal grain size of 50 μm or less or an aluminum alloy foil having an average crystal grain size of 50 μm or less. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075167 | BATTERY OPERATED DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL-ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Battery-operated device, having an electrically operated functional unit and an electrochemical voltage source, which are housed together in an essentially gas-tight device housing, the electrochemical voltage source having an electrolyte based on an ionic liquid and a coating-free plastic battery housing. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075168 | Pouch for battery and pouch type secondary battery - A pouch for battery and a pouch type secondary battery, and more particularly, to a pouch for a battery having a space for containing an electrode assembly, the space being previously formed in a vessel form, and a pouch type secondary battery using the same. The pouch of the battery includes a vessel type bottom having a bottom surface and lateral surfaces; and a cover type top for covering an upper opening of the vessel type bottom, wherein a chamfer or step structure is formed at some of the adjoining portions of the bottom surface and the lateral surface, and the chamfer or step structure is viewed in cross section cut off along a plane which is perpendicularly to the bottom surface and approximately parallel to one surface of lateral surfaces. And the electrode assembly is contained by the pouch of battery to constitute a pouch type secondary battery according to the present invention. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075169 | Secondary battery - A secondary battery which can prevent leakage of an electrolytic solution by improving the sealing property of an electrolytic solution injection hole formed at a cap plate comprises: an electrode assembly including a cathode plate, a separator and an anode plate; a can having an upper opening for receiving the electrode assembly; and a cap assembly which is combined with the upper opening of the can, and which includes a cap plate provided with an electrolytic solution injection hole at one side thereof. A groove is formed in an axial direction on an inner circumferential surface of the electrolytic solution injection hole. Thus, the contact area between a stopper and the electrolytic solution injection hole is increased, thereby improving the sealing property of the electrolytic solution injection hole. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075170 | Continuous-feed electrochemical cell - A continuous-feed electrochemical cell with a cell body having a cell cavity defined by at least two cavity walls. One of the cavity walls is a cavity wall that is inclined to vertical. A series of barriers are connected to the cavity wall that is inclined to vertical. Electrochemically active particles are contained within the cell cavity. An electrolyte solution is also contained within the cell cavity. A cathode current collector is operatively connected to the cavity wall that is inclined to vertical, to the electrochemically active particles, and to the electrolyte solution. An anode current collector is operatively connected to the cavity wall that is inclined to vertical, to the electrochemically active particles, and to the electrolyte solution. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075171 | Anode of a lithium battery and method for fabricating the same - An anode of a lithium battery includes a composite film, the composite film comprising a carbon nanotube film structure and a plurality of nanoscale tin oxide particles dispersed therein. A method for fabricating an anode of a lithium battery, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes; (b) pulling out, by using a tool, at least two carbon nanotube films from the array of carbon nanotubes to form a carbon nanotube film structure; and (c) dispersing a plurality of nanoscale tin oxide particles in the carbon nanotube film structure to form a composite film, and thereby, achieving the anode of the lithium battery. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075172 | ELECTRIC STORAGE DEVICE - A negative electrode | 2009-03-19 |
20090075173 | NEGATIVE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY, AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - An negative active material for a rechargeable lithium battery includes a nano-composite including a Si phase, a SiO | 2009-03-19 |
20090075174 | LEAD-FREE BATTERY AND VEHICLE SYSTEM USING LEAD-FREE BATTERY - The present invention provides a high-performance, high-capacity secondary battery that uses neither sulfuric acid in the electrolyte solution, nor other materials that could contribute to environmental pollution. The present invention also provides a vehicle system employing a lead-free battery that uses no lead nor sulfuric acid, which can be harmful to the environment, and that achieves a higher performance and higher capacity that lead storage batteries. Further, the vehicle system includes a supplementary charging function for charging the battery while the vehicle is running, by taking advantage of the fast-charging characteristics of the lead-free battery, which are superior to those of lead storage batteries, enabling the vehicle to travel long distances on a single external charge. The secondary battery has an electrode formed of calcium, silver oxide, and carbon as the anode, an electrode formed of zinc and carbon as the cathode, and an aqueous alkaline solution as the electrolyte solution. The vehicle system has at least first and second battery packs configured of these lead-free batteries, in-wheel generators mounted within wheels of the vehicle, an electric motor for driving the vehicle, and a charging/discharging switch device having a controller for automatically switching between the first and second battery packs. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075175 | LITHIUM METAL COMPOSITE OXIDE PARTICLES, PROCESS OF PRODUCING LITHIUM METAL COMPOSITE OXIDE PARTICLES, ELECTRODE STRUCTURE CONTAINING LITHIUM METAL COMPOSITE OXIDE PARTICLES, PROCESS OF PRODUCING ELECTRODE STRUCTURE , AND LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY HAVING ELECTRODE STRUCTURE - There is provided a lithium secondary battery having a high capacity and excellent high-rate discharge characteristic and charge/discharge cycle characteristic. The lithium secondary battery comprises a negative electrode, a positive electrode and an ionic conductor, wherein the positive electrode comprises lithium metal composite oxide particles; the lithium metal composite oxide particles comprise a plurality of secondary particles in an elongated shape each comprised of a plurality of primary particles with an average particle size of 0.1 to 1 μm so aggregated as to form a void therebetween; and the secondary particle is columnar or planar and has an average size in a long length direction of 5 to 15 μm. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075176 | Solid Electrolyte Material Manufacturable by Polymer Processing Methods - The present invention relates generally to electrolyte materials. According to an embodiment, the present invention provides for a solid polymer electrolyte material that is ionically conductive, mechanically robust, and can be formed into desirable shapes using conventional polymer processing methods. An exemplary polymer electrolyte material has an elastic modulus in excess of 1×10 | 2009-03-19 |
20090075177 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION AND RESIST PATTERN FORMING METHOD - A positive resist composition having excellent size controllability, and a resist pattern forming method are provided. This positive resist composition contains a resin component (A) comprising an alkali soluble constituent unit (a1) which comprises a constituent unit (a11) derived from (α-methyl)hydroxystyrene, and a constituent unit (a2) which has an acid dissociable dissolution inhibiting group including an acid dissociable dissolution inhibiting group (II) represented by the following general formula (II) and/or a specific chain acid dissociable dissolution inhibiting group (III); an acid generator component (B) which generates an acid upon exposure; and preferably contains an aromatic amine (C). | 2009-03-19 |
20090075178 | Mask with Registration Marks and Method of Fabricating Integrated Circuits - A photomask for a lithography apparatus includes a chip pattern configured to be transferred into a resist layer on a workpiece and at least one registration mark that is configured not to be transferred into the resist layer. Mask qualification may be improved without impacting wafer level processes. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075179 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET (EUV) MASK PROTECTION AGAINST INSPECTION LASER DAMAGE - Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) mask protection against laser inspection damage is generally described. In one example, a photomask includes a substrate, a bilayer stack coupled with the substrate, the bilayer stack including about 30-50 bilayers wherein the bilayers include alternating films of a first material and a second material, a protective film including polycrystalline carbon coupled with the bilayer stack to protect the bilayer stack against laser inspection damage, and a capping film coupled with the protective film. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075180 | METHOD OF CORRECTING PATTERN CRITICAL DIMENSION OF PHOTOMASK - Disclosed herein is a method of correcting a pattern critical dimension of a photomask. The method may include forming a phase shift layer and a light blocking pattern on a substrate, measuring a critical dimension (CD) of the light blocking pattern, and forming a negative resist pattern that has a relatively smaller CD than the CD of the light blocking pattern on the light blocking pattern, and correcting the CD of the light blocking pattern by etching the light blocking pattern exposed by the negative resist pattern. The method may further include forming a phase shift pattern by etching the phase shift layer exposed by the corrected light blocking pattern and the negative resist pattern as an etch mask, and removing the negative resist pattern and the corrected light blocking pattern. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075181 | Method for Fabricating Photomask - A method for fabricating a photomask includes forming a light blocking layer, a hard mask layer, and a resist layer on a transparent substrate, forming a resist pattern to selectively expose the hard mask layer by removing the resist layer selectively, forming a hard mask pattern by etching the exposed hard mask layer using the resist pattern as an etch mask, exposing the hard mask pattern by removing the resist pattern; measuring a critical dimension of the exposed hard mask pattern, correcting the measured critical dimension of the hard mask pattern to correspond to a critical dimension of a target pattern, forming a light blocking pattern by etching the exposed light blocking layer using the corrected hard mask pattern as an etch mask, and removing the hard mask pattern. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075182 | PHOTOMASK AND PATTERN FORMATION METHOD USING THE SAME - A photomask includes: a transparent substrate having a transparent property against exposing light; a first light-shielding pattern formed on the transparent substrate and having a first dimension; a second light-shielding pattern formed on the transparent substrate and having a second dimension larger than the first dimension; and an opening provided in part of the transparent substrate where the first light-shielding pattern and the second light-shielding pattern are not formed. The first light-shielding pattern includes a first semi-light-shielding portion and an auxiliary pattern which is arranged within the first semi-light-shielding portion and allows the exposing light to pass through in an opposite phase with respect to the first semi-light-shielding portion. The second light-shielding pattern includes a second semi-light-shielding portion and a light-shielding portion which does not substantially allow the exposing light to pass through. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075183 | Technique for Determining Mask Patterns and Write Patterns - During a method for generating a third mask pattern to be used on a photo-mask in a photolithographic process, first features are added to a first mask pattern to produce a second mask pattern. A majority of the first features may have a size characteristic larger than a pre-determined value, and that the first features are topologically disconnected from second features in the first mask pattern that overlap third features in a target pattern. Moreover, the first features may be added at positions which are determined based on the gradient of a first cost function depending, at least in part, on the first mask pattern and the target pattern. Then, the third mask pattern may be generated based on the second mask pattern, where the photo-mask corresponds to the third mask pattern. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075184 | MASK BLANK FOR EUV EXPOSURE AND MASK FOR EUV EXPOSURE - Provided are a mask for EUV exposure and a mask blank for EUV exposure for manufacturing the same, so as to improve the contrast of ultraviolet inspection light and improve the inspection performance for the mask. This mask blank for EUV exposure includes a substrate, a reflecting layer which is provided on the substrate and reflects EUV light, and an absorbent layer which is provided on the reflecting layer and absorbs EUV light. Reflectance of light at a wavelength between 150 nm and 300 nm is greater at the absorbent layer than that of the reflecting layer. The mask for EUV exposure can be manufactured by processing this mask blank for EUV exposure. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075185 | MASK BLANK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MASK - A mask blank is formed on a transparent substrate with a light-shielding film of a material mainly containing chromium and is used for obtaining a photomask by forming the light-shielding film into a transfer pattern by lithography using an electron beam writing resist. The mask blank includes a mask layer formed on the light-shielding film for serving as an etching mask in etching that forms the light-shielding film into the transfer pattern. The mask layer is made of a material containing silicon. The mask blank further includes a chromium nitride-based film formed on the mask layer and containing at least chromium and nitrogen. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075186 | Method of manufacturing mask - There is provided a method of manufacturing a photomask for forming a semiconductor pattern. The method may include forming a plurality of dies including a main pattern, and forming a pseudo pattern to an area adjacent to the main pattern between the plurality of dies. A multi developing process of sequentially and repeatedly supplying a developer on the mask, supplying DI water on the mask, and drying the mask may be performed in manufacturing the mask. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075187 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD AND EXPOSURE MASK SET - First, a first exposure process is performed using dipole illumination with only a grating-pattern forming region as a substantial object to be exposed. Next, a second exposure process is performed with only a standard-pattern forming region as a substantial object to be exposed. A development process is then performed to obtain a resist pattern. A mask for the first exposure process is such that a light blocking pattern is formed on the whole surface of a standard-pattern mask part corresponding to the standard-pattern forming region. A mask for the second exposure is such that a light blocking pattern is formed on the whole surface of a grating-pattern mask part corresponding to the grating-pattern forming region. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075188 | AZO COMPOUND, CURABLE COMPOSITION, COLOR FILTER, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - This invention provides an azo compound represented by Formula (I), Formula (II), or Formula (III): | 2009-03-19 |
20090075189 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING TRANSFLECTIVE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAYS - A method for fabricating a display is disclosed. A first substrate comprising a plurality of pixels is provided, each pixel comprises a plurality of sub pixels. A second substrate substantially opposite to the first substrate is provided, wherein the second substrate is divided into a plurality of regions corresponding to the sub-pixels, and at least three of the regions are color regions and at least one of the regions is a fourth region. A photoresist pattern layer is formed on the second substrate, such that the photoresist pattern layer corresponding to the at least three color regions are color photoresist pattern layers and the photoresist pattern layer corresponding to the at least one fourth region is a fourth photoresist pattern layer. A first covering layer is formed on the photoresist layer. A liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075190 | Imaging member having a dual charge generation layer - The presently disclosed embodiments are directed to charge transport layers useful in electrostatography. More particularly, the embodiments pertain to an improved imaging member having a dual charge generation layer comprising a top layer and a bottom layer, wherein the bottom layer comprises a blend of phthalocyanine pigments having different sensitivities and morphologies. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075191 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDING MEDIUM - An electrophotographic recording medium including a base layer and a toner receiving layer formed on one surface or both surfaces of the base layer, wherein the toner receiving layer includes a filler, a binder, a fluorescent whitening agent, and an ultraviolet absorber. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075192 | Toner - Disclosed is a toner comprising a resin and a colorant, wherein the colorant comprises a compound represented by formula (I) and a compound represented by formula (II). | 2009-03-19 |
20090075193 | COLORING COMPOUND, YELLOW TONER, SHEET FOR HEAT-SENSITIVE TRANSFER RECORDING, AND INK - A coloring compound is provided which is excellent in coloring ability and transparency, has high solubility in organic solvents, and is superior in light resistance. A toner, a sheet for heat-sensitive transfer recording and an ink that use the coloring compound are also provided. The coloring compound is represented by the following general formula: | 2009-03-19 |
20090075194 | DEVELOPING AGENT, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A DEVELOPING AGENT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A developing agent includes a toner particle containing a binder resin including a first polyester resin synthesized from an aromatic monomer and an aliphatic monomer blended with a molar ratio in an alcohol component being satisfied with the relationship of {(aromatic monomer)>(aliphatic monomer)≧0} and with a molar ratio in an acid component being satisfied with the relationship of {(aliphatic monomer)>(aromatic monomer)}, a release agent, and a coloring agent. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075195 | IMAGE FORMING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND TONER - A toner is provided including a mother toner including a crystalline polyester resin, an amorphous resin, and a wax, and an external additive in an amount of from 0.30 to 0.55 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the mother toner. The toner satisfies the following equation 0.36≦(2.77×C/R+1.97×W/R)/X≦1.85, wherein each of C, W, and R represents a height of an absorbance peak specific to the crystalline polyester resin, the wax, and the amorphous resin, respectively, measured by a FT-IR ATR method, and X represents an amount (parts by weight) of the external additive. An image forming method and apparatus using the toner are also provided. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075196 | TONER, ELECTROSTATIC LATENT IMAGE DEVELOPER, MAGNETIC LATENT IMAGE DEVELOPER, TONER CARTRIDGE, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - The present invention provides a toner including a binder resin and metal particles containing Au, Ag, Cu, Pt, or an alloy thereof having a volume average particle diameter of from about 1 nm to about 300 nm, or an average maximum length of from about 10 nm to about 200 nm. The invention also provides a novel toner including metal particles which absorb light at plasmon frequencies. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075197 | PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION, METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN USING THE PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION AND INKJET PRINT HEAD - A photoresist composition including an oxetane-containing compound represented by Formula 1 or 2, an oxirane-containing compound represented by Formula 3 or 4, a photoinitiator, and a solvent, a method of forming a pattern using the photoresist composition, and an inkjet print head including a polymerization product of the photoresist composition. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075198 | Photosensitive Polyimide Resin Composition - The developability of a photosensitive polyimide resin composition with a weakly alkaline aqueous solution is improved without reduction in the solubility in general-purpose organic solvents even when a part of the diamine component is replaced with a diaminopolysiloxane-based compound or a bis(aminobenzoate)-based compound in order to reduce the warpage characteristics of the photosensitive polyimide resin composition by reducing its modulus of elasticity. The photosensitive polyimide resin composition is capable of being developed in a positive manner with a weakly alkaline aqueous solution and is soluble in an organic solvent. The photosensitive polyimide resin composition contains: a polyimide resin including a polyimide unit represented by formula (1) and a polyimide unit represented by one of formulas (2) and (3); an analogue of melamine cyanurate; and an analogue of diazonaphthoquinone. The amount of the analogue of melamine cyanurate is in the range of from 5 to 50 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polyimide resin. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075199 | Photosensitive element having reinforcing particles and method for preparing a printing form from the element - The invention provides a photosensitive element and a method for preparing a printing form from the element. The photosensitive element includes a layer of a photosensitive composition containing a binder, a monomer, and a Norrish type II photoinitiator, wherein the photosensitive layer has a transmittance to actinic radiation of less than 20% and contains reinforcing particles of graphene and/or carbon nanotubes. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075200 | Negative-working photosensitive resin composition and photosensitive resin plate using the same - A negative-working photosensitive resin composition is disclosed, comprising (A) a film-forming polymer, (B) an unsaturated compound having a radical polymerizable ethylenic double bond, (C) a photopolymerization initiator, and (D) a thermal polymerization inhibitor, wherein the resin composition further contains (E) at least one member selected from compounds represented by following formula: | 2009-03-19 |
20090075201 | PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE MATERIAL, AND CYCLIC UREIDE MOIETY-CONTAINING PHENOLIC RESIN AND ITS SYNTHETIC PROCESS - Disclosed is a planographic printing plate material comprising an aluminum support and provided thereon, an image formation layer containing a cyclic ureide moiety-containing phenolic resin in which a phenolic resin has a cyclic ureide moiety through a linkage group, the cyclic ureide moiety being derived from a cyclic ureide and the linkage group being derived from a linkage compound having both a monohalogenated alkyl group and one selected from a vinyl group, a carbonyl group, an ester group and a sulfonic acid ester group. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075202 | PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION, COMPOUND FOR USE IN THE PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF PATTERN FORMATION WITH THE PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION - A compound which generates a sulfonic acid having one or more —SO | 2009-03-19 |
20090075203 | PHOTORESIST COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING DIAMONDOID DERIVATIVES - Novel positive-working photoresist compositions are disclosed. The monomers of the base resin of the resist contain diamondoid-containing pendant groups higher than adamantane in the polymantane series; for example, diamantane, triamantane, tetramantane, pentamantane, hexamantane, etc. The diamondoid-containing pendant group may have hydrophilic-enhancing substituents such as a hydroxyl group, and may contain a lactone group. Advantages of the present compositions include enhanced resolution, sensitivity, and adhesion to the substrate. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075204 | POSITIVE RESIST COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING RESIST PATTERN - A positive resist composition including a resin component (A) which exhibits increased alkali solubility under action of acid and an acid-generator component (B) which generates acid upon exposure,
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20090075205 | Aqueous developable benzocyclobutene-based polymer composition and method of use of such compositions - The invention is a composition comprising a curable arylcyclobutene based oligomer or polymer and a dissolution inhibitor which comprises a compound comprising at least two diazonaphthoquinone (DNQ) moieties each of which is pendant from different phenyl groups. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075206 | CURABLE COMPOSITION, IMAGE FORMING MATERIAL, AND PLANOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR - A curable composition, including: a polymerizable compound (a) including an ethylenically unsaturated bond; a binder polymer (b); a radical polymerization initiator (c); and an alicyclic compound (d) including a urea bond is provided. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075207 | NORBORNENE POLYMER FOR PHOTORESIST AND PHOTORESIST COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a photoresist composition which includes a norbornene copolymer having an epoxy group, an acid generator, and an organic solvent. The norbornene polymer shows superior mechanical and thermal properties, high transparency, excellent insulating properties, and particularly, improved mechanical properties due to the presence of an epoxy group. The photosensitive resin composition shows superior performance, e.g., transparence, developing properties, residual film characteristics, chemical resistance, heat resistance, and flatness. Particularly, since the photosensitive resin composition enables easy formation of a pattern as an interlayer insulating film and shows a high light transmittance even when being formed into a thin film with a relatively large thickness, it is suitable for the production of an interlayer insulating film used in the fabrication processes of LCDs. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075208 | PLATE MAKING METHOD OF LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING PLATE PRECURSOR - A plate making method of a lithographic printing plate precursor includes: exposing a lithographic printing plate precursor including an image-recording layer and a support; and developing the exposed lithographic printing plate precursor to prepare a lithographic printing plate, wherein the developing includes, in the following order, (i) a process of removing an unexposed area of the image-recording layer with a gum solution, (ii) a process of washing with water and (iii) a process of oil-desensitizing a non-image area with a gum solution. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075209 | DEVICE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND DEVICE MANUFACTURING METHOD - An apparatus for manufacturing a device comprises a processing unit configured to perform a process for manufacturing the device, a conveying unit configured to convey an article to the processing unit, and a controller configured to control the conveying unit based on a job queue. Information for controlling conveyance of an article for a job next to a job for which the processing unit is performing the process is registered in the job queue. The controller is configured to control the conveying unit so as to convey the article for the next job in advance, based on the information. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075210 | EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DEVICE - An exposure apparatus which includes a projection optical system configured to project light from an original onto a substrate and performs an exposure of the substrate to light via a liquid that fills a gap between a final optical element of the projection optical system and the substrate, the apparatus comprises a controller configured so that 1) an exposure condition for the substrate is input to the controller, the exposure condition including a shot area layout and a dose for a shot area, and 2) the controller obtains a contact time during which the shot area is to be kept in contact with the liquid based on the input exposure condition, and corrects the input dose based on the obtained contact time. | 2009-03-19 |
20090075211 | Immersion lithography fluid control system - An immersion lithography apparatus includes an optical member, a gap defined between the optical member and a surface disposed opposite the optical member being filled with an immersion liquid, and a fluid control device including a gas outlet through which a gas is supplied to prevent the immersion liquid from entering a surround area external to an exposure area. A flow velocity of the gas supplied from the gas outlet depends on a contact angle between the immersion liquid and the surface. | 2009-03-19 |