23rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 16 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100140472 | PATTERN DISPLACEMENT MEASURING METHOD AND PATTERN MEASURING DEVICE - An evaluation method and apparatus is provided for evaluating a displacement between patterns of a pattern image by using design data representative of a plurality of patterns superimposed ideally. A first distance is measured for an upper layer pattern between a line segment of the design data and an edge of the charged particle radiation image, a second distance is measured for a lower layer pattern between a line segment of the design data and an edge of the charged particle radiation image; and an superimposition displacement is detected between the upper layer pattern and lower layer pattern in accordance with the first distance and second distance. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140473 | NANOROBOT MODULE, AUTOMATION AND EXCHANGE - A nanorobot module with a measurement device for the measurement of spatial surface properties with a measurement range in the centimetre range and a resolution in the nanometre range, that can be arranged in a vacuum chamber, for example the vacuum chamber of a microscope. Along with this integration of the nanorobot module into a vacuum chamber, the disclosure further relates to the automation of the module in the chamber system, in particular the connection of the controller of the nanorobot system and the chamber system by the provision of an interface between both systems. Finally, the disclosure relates to a mechatronic exchange adapter for the flexible securing of nanorobot modules within a vacuum chamber, in particular the disclosure relates to an exchange adapter, which preferably in one process electrically connects a nanorobot module and mechanically secures it so that it is guided with high precision and without play. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140474 | METHOD OF INSPECTING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND AN APPARATUS THEREOF - A method and apparatus of inspecting a sample, in which the sample is inspected under a plurality of inspection conditions, and inspection data obtained by inspecting the sample under each of the plurality of inspection conditions and position information on the sample of the inspection date in correspondence with the respective inspection conditions, are stored. The inspection data for each of the plurality of inspection conditions is against each other by the use of the position information on the sample to determine a position to be inspected in detail, and an image of the sample at a position to be inspected in detail is obtained. The obtained image is classified, the inspection condition of the sample by the use of information of classification of the image is determined. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140475 | DETECTION DEVICE - Reflective means comprising substrates, selectively reflects electromagnetic radiation whose frequency lies between 3×10 | 2010-06-10 |
20100140476 | Method for Classifying Resins Types in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic Materials Using IR Spectroscopy - In one embodiment, a method of classifying a polymer containing surface is provided including collecting one or more spectra of infrared energy reflected from the surface over a spectrum of wavelengths; performing multivariate processing at one or more wavelengths; comparing results of the multivariate processing with one or more predetermined material classification models derived from model material infrared energy spectra collected from one or more model material surfaces, the one or more model material surfaces each having a known polymer material composition; and, sorting the polymer containing surface into the proper class based on a similarity of the results of the multivariate processing at one or more wavelengths with the predetermined material classification models. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140477 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR GAS ANALYSIS - A method for determining at least one gas variable by way of a gas sensor system, and at least one system variable of that gas sensor system, in which:—the gas variable is measured at least twice, the at least two measurements differing because two different values are set for a parameter of the gas sensor system, and—based on the at least two measurements, the at least one system variable and the at least one gas variable are determined. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140478 | Gas Detector - A gas detector ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140479 | Apparatus and method for detecting a designated group of materials and apparatus and method for determining if a designated group of materials can be distinguished from one or more other materials. - A method for detecting the presence of a target material comprising a source of a beam of terahertz radiation comprising illuminating a suspected subject with THz radiation having been determined to provide sufficiently clustered PCA classification to distinguish the target materials from non-target materials. The method further provides for determining the PCA classification for target materials as being sufficiently clustered and differently placed in n-space coordinates as to permit differentiating target materials from non-target materials. Then the weighting factors along with the n-spaced coordinates can be used for subjects under interrogation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140480 | Radiometric Level or Density Measurement - A level or density of a medium in a tank is radiometrically measured by detecting the light flashes generated by a scintillator with an array of photodiodes. Corresponding voltage pulses are summed up and analyzed with respect to their relevance before they are used for determining the level or the density of the medium. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140481 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING INFORMATION ON OBJECT - An apparatus for detecting information on an object includes an irradiating unit, a detecting unit, and an information-obtaining unit. The irradiating unit irradiates the object with electromagnetic waves as a rectangular shaped beam. The electromagnetic waves include a frequency component in (or range of) at least part of a frequency region of 30 GHz to 30 THz, and have variations in magnitude at intervals of 10 | 2010-06-10 |
20100140482 | Self-Referencing Integrated Biosensor Based on Surface Plasmon Resonance Mediated Luminescence - A sensing device for characterizing a substance by modifying modes of resonance of surface plasmons is described. The sensing device comprises: a photo-emitting substrate layer for generating a luminescence signal; a dielectric adaptive layer applied onto the photo-emitting substrate layer; and a sensing layer applied onto the dielectric adaptive layer, the sensing layer having a sensing surface for coupling with the substance to be characterized. The luminescence signal generates surface plasmons having modes of resonance at the interface of the sensing layer and the substance to be characterized. The substance to be characterized, when coupled to the sensing layer, characteristically modifies the modes of resonance of the surface plasmons. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140483 | RADIOIMAGING APPLICATIONS OF AND NOVEL FORMULATIONS OF TEBOROXIME - A method for cardiac imaging is provided, including administering to an adult human subject an amount of a teboroxime species having a radioactivity of less than 5 mCi at a time of administration, and performing a SPECT imaging procedure of a cardiac region of interest (ROI) of the subject. Other embodiments are also described. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140484 | REDUCING TRAP EFFECTS IN A SCINTILLATOR BY APPLICATION OF SECONDARY RADIATION - According to an embodiment of the invention, a radiation detector device ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140485 | IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH SCATTER CORRECTION - An imaging technique is provided for acquiring scatter free images of an object. The technique includes acquiring a plurality of projection images of the object using a source and a detector oriented at a plurality of projection angles relative to the object, and generating a plurality of scatter free projection images by correcting the plurality of projection images based on respective ones of a plurality of stored scatter images. The scatter images are generated and stored for each of the projection angles by positioning a scatter rejection plate between the object and the detector. The technique further includes reconstructing a three-dimensional image of the object based on the scatter free projection images. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140486 | HIGH RESOLUTION NEAR-FIELD IMAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A device and method are disclosed for imaging. Coded aperture arrays are used in conjunction with macro-collimators, on either side or both sides of the coded aperture arrays, to produce coded images, which are then used to produce a decoded image. Various parameters, including the distances between the radiation source and the code and between the code and the detector, the relative lengths of macro-collimator tubes, sizes of pin-holes in the coded aperture arrays, and number and sizes of the macro-collimator tubes, can be selected to achieve high resolution images of the radiation source. The macro-collimator eliminates wide angles rays and reduces ghost images in the reconstruction. Combining data sets from two gamma camera heads reduces the noise in OSEM reconstruction by improving the definition of object borders. Rotation of the coded apertures eliminates near field artifacts from the Fourier reconstruction of the image. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140487 | X-RAY DETECTOR INCLUDING SCINTILLATOR, A LENS ARRAY, AND AN IMAGE INTENSIFIER - An X-ray detection device including a scintillator configured to convert gamma rays or X-rays into optical radiation, an optical image intensifier configured to intensify the optical radiation to generate intensified optical radiation, an optical coupling system configured to guide the intensified optical radiation, and a solid state detector configured to detect the intensified optical radiation to generate an interaction image representing an X-ray energy emission and to perform photon counting based on data of the interaction image. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140488 | Increasing the Spatial Resolution of Dosimetry Sensors - A two-dimensional array of memory cells may be used to implement a spatial dosimeter. The two-dimensional array of cells may be implemented by an integrated circuit memory Because of the relatively small size of the integrated circuit memory, the resolution of the resulting array may be less than 100 nanometers. The change in threshold voltage of each of the cells, as a result of radiation exposure, may be used to calculate the dose seen at each cell, allowing dose profiles in two dimensions with sub-micrometer resolution. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140489 | RADIATION DETECTOR OF THE DELTA E-E TYPE WITH INSULATION TRENCHES - A radiation detector of the ΔE-E type is proposed. The detector is integrated in a chip of semiconductor material with a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, the detector having at least one detection cell arranged on the front surface for receiving a radiation to be evaluated, wherein the detector includes: a first region of a first type of conductivity extending into the chip from the front surface to a first depth; a second region of a second type of conductivity extending into the chip from the back surface to a second depth so as to reach the first region; and for each detection cell a third region of the second type of conductivity extending into the first region from the front surface to a third depth lower than the first depth and the second depth, a thin sensitive volume for absorbing energy from the radiation being defined by a junction between the first region and each third region, and a thick sensitive volume for absorbing further energy from the radiation being defined by a further junction between the first region and the second region. For each detection cell the detector further includes insulation means arranged around the third region and extending from the front surface into the first region to an insulation depth comprised between the first depth and the third depth. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140490 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE - There is provided a radiographic imaging device including: a radiation detector; a switching power supply; a storage section; a reading section; and a control section that controls the switching power supply so as to implement switching control and cause electricity to be accumulated in the storage section at a time when charge is not being read by the reading section, and stop switching control at a time when charge is being read by the reading section. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140491 | RADIATION SENSITIVE DETECTOR - An apparatus includes an x-ray source ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140492 | Radiation detecting apparatus, radiographic image capturing system, and radiographic image capturing method - A radiographic image capturing system includes an image capturing apparatus for applying radiation to a subject, an electronic cassette serving as a radiation detecting apparatus for detecting radiation X transmitted through the subject, a power feeder for supplying electric power contactlessly to a contactless power receiver of the electronic cassette, an image-capturing-state determining unit for determining whether image-capturing by the radiation is being performed or not, and a signal generator for generating a feeding inhibition signal to inhibit the power feeder from supplying electric power contactlessly to the electronic cassette if the image-capturing-state determining unit judges that the image-capturing is being performed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140493 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTOR SWEEPING CONTROL OF AN ELECTRON BEAM - A collector sweeping method for controlling an electron beam ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140494 | COLLIMATOR MAGNET FOR ION IMPLANTATION SYSTEM - A collimator magnet (CM) usable in an ion implantation system provides an exit ion beam with a large aperture, substantially parallel in one plane or orthogonal planes. The CM includes identical poles, defined by an incident edge receiving an ion beam, and an exit edge outputting the ion beam for implantation. Ion beam deflection takes place due to magnetic forces inside the CM and magnetic field fringe effects outside the CM. The CM incident and/or exit edge is shaped by solving a differential equation to compensate for magnetic field fringe effects and optionally, space charge effects and ion beam initial non-parallelism. The CM shape is obtained by imposing that the incidence or exit angle is substantially constant, or, incidence and exit angles have opposite sign but equal absolute values for each ray in the beam; or the sum of incidence and exit angles is a constant or a non-constant function. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140495 | CATHODE HAVING ELECTRON PRODUCTION AND FOCUSING GROVES, ION SOURCE AND RELATED METHOD - A cathode having electron production and focusing grooves for an ion source of an ion implanter system, the ion source and a related method are disclosed. In one embodiment, the cathode includes a working surface having a plurality of electron production and focusing grooves positioned therein. A repeller of the ion source may be similarly structured. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140496 | DETECTION OF AN ELEMENT IN A FLOW - A method of detecting an additional element from a plurality of other elements forming a multiphase flow. The method comprising: measuring an energy spectrum response based on electromagnetic irradiation of the multiphase flow. Determining a fraction concentration of the other elements forming the multiphase flow based on a lower energy peak in the spectrum response and detecting an additional element in the multiphase flow based on measuring a variation of a higher energy peak in the spectrum response. It is also possible to measure the quantity of the additional element and to compensate the fractional concentrations of the respective n-phase measurements. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140497 | MEMBRANE SUPPORTS WITH REINFORCEMENT FEATURES - A sample support structure with integrated support features and methods of making and using the reinforced membrane. The sample support structures are useful for supporting samples for analysis using microscopic techniques, such as electron microscopy, optical microscopy, x-ray microscopy, UV-VIS spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140498 | OPERATION STAGE FOR WAFER EDGE INSPECTION AND REVIEW - The present invention relates to an operation stage of a charged particle beam apparatus which is employed in a scanning electron microscope for substrate (wafer) edge and backside defect inspection or defect review. However, it would be recognized that the invention has a much broader range of applicability. A system and method in accordance with the present invention provides an operation stage for substrate edge inspection or review. The inspection region includes top near edge, to bevel, apex, and bottom bevel. The operation stage includes a supporting stand, a z-stage, an X-Y stage, an electrostatic chuck, a pendulum stage and a rotation track. The pendulum stage mount with the electrostatic chuck has the ability to swing from 0° to 180° while performing substrate top bevel, apex and bottom bevel inspection or review. In order to keep the substrate in focus and avoid a large position shift during altering the substrate observation angle by rotation the pendulum stage, one embodiment of the present invention discloses a method such that the rotation axis of the pendulum stage consist of the tangent of upper edge of the substrate to be inspected. The electrostatic chuck of the present invention has a diameter smaller than which of the substrate to be inspected. During the inspection process the substrate on the electrostatic chuck may be rotated about the central axis on the electrostatic chuck to a desired position, this design insures all position on the bevel and apex are able to be inspected. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140499 | Self-Powered Sanitizing Door Handle - The present application is directed to methods and devices for a self-powered sterilizing door handle. The door handle consists of an actuator pivotably attached to a housing. The housing is attached to a door and contains a gear train and a generator. Movement of the actuator rotates the gear train which in turns activates the generator. The generator produces electrical energy that powers a UV light source. The UV light produced by the UV light source is directed to an outer surface of the actuator, thereby deactivating microorganisms on the outer surface. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140500 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER WITH PARTICLE BEAMS - An apparatus and method for treating a tumor mass location in a breast of a patient. The breast is stabilized in space, preferably by creating a reduced pressure environment around the breast. Particle beams are applied to a tumor mass location positioned at the center of a substantially spherical (or cylindrical) portion of a chamber filled with a fluid having an electron density substantially similar to the breast. The patient treatment platform is translated to aim the particle beam at the tumor mass location while traversing and beaming perpendicular to the portion of the chamber. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140501 | FLUORESCENCE NOTCH CODING AND AUTHENTICATION - Systems and methods for document and product authentication using a variety of absorption and emission signatures are disclosed. Emission signatures in the form of florescent or phosphorescent coatings, inks and substrates are used for authentication and protection of items such as documents, currency, and secondary packaging for tobacco, luxury goods and pharmaceuticals. Spectrally overlapping absorption and emission materials are combined to provide a unique spectral fingerprint detectable by a scanner. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140502 | OXYGEN SENSITIVE MATERIAL, SENSORS, SENSOR SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED PHOTOSTABILITY - An oxygen sensitive polymeric material with enhanced photostability, comprising an oxygen sensitive indicator and photostabilizer incorporated into an oxygen permeable polymeric material is provided. The oxygen sensitive indicator can be, but is not limited to, [Ru(L1)(L2)(L3)] | 2010-06-10 |
20100140503 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR READING FLUORESCENCE - It is an objection of the present invention to provide a fluorescence reading apparatus in view of the influence of fluorescence derived from a fluorescence substance that is not involved with an interaction between a probe substance and a target substance. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140504 | FLUORESCENCE MEASUREMENT - Methods and apparatus for measuring fluorescence, are described. The method includes measuring at least one profile of at least a portion of a surface of a sample, the surface extending substantially transverse an axis, and illuminating the portion of the sample surface with radiation for stimulating fluorescence. The intensity of the radiation varies with position along the axis. Values indicative of the spatial intensity distribution of fluorescence emitted from said portion of the sample surface are measured. The measured values of fluorescence are modified to take account of the spatial variation in intensity of radiation incident upon the surface by utilising the measured profile. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140505 | CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS FLUORESCENT DETECTION SYSTEM - The invention includes a high sensitivity and high throughput capillary electrophoresis multiwavelength florescence detection system. The fluorescent detection system is configured to illuminate a relatively large volume of a single capillary or a plurality of capillaries, with a pixelated detection system capable of imaging an area of each capillary that differentiates the capillary walls, the space between the capillaries, and the internal liquid volume within the capillary. Only the desired pixels or image area are used for processing and generating an output signal. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140506 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A MEASUREMENT VALUE ON THE BASIS OF SINGLE MOLECULE EVENTS - A method of determining a measurement value on the basis of a plurality of single molecule events of marker molecules in a sample comprises the steps of selecting the marker molecules from a group of marker molecules which are transferable between a measurable state in which a measurement signal necessary for determining the at least one measurement value is obtainable from the marker molecules and a non-measurable state, of providing the marker molecules in the sample at such an absolute concentration that the at least one measurement value is not determinable, if all marker molecules are in their measurable state, and adjusting a measurement concentration of the marker molecules in the measurable state by means of applying the physical signal to the sample at such an intensity that the at least one measurement value is determinable within a defined measurement area of the sample. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140507 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZER - Even in a case where a spark is generated in an electron beam irradiation device | 2010-06-10 |
20100140508 | COATED GRAPHITE LINERS - Liner elements designed to protect the components located in the beam line are disclosed. These liner elements, preferably constructed from graphite, are coated with a non-metal material, such as silicon, silicon carbide or diamond like carbon. These coatings significantly reduce the loose particles created by the liner. Therefore, following preventative maintenance, the ion implantation system can return to normal operation sooner. A method of providing preventative maintenance for an ion implanter is also disclosed, whereby used liners are cleaned and recoated before being used again. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140509 | Plasma generating nozzle having impedance control mechanism - The present invention provides a plasma generating system that includes: a microwave generator for generating microwave energy; a power supply connected to the microwave generator for providing power thereto; a microwave cavity; a waveguide operatively connected to the microwave cavity for transmitting microwave energy thereto; an isolator for dissipating microwave energy reflected from the microwave cavity; and at least one nozzle coupled to the microwave cavity. The nozzle includes: a housing having a generally cylindrical space formed therein, the space forming a gas flow passageway; a rod-shaped conductor disposed in the space and operative to transmit microwave energy along a surface thereof so that the microwave energy excites gas flowing through the space; and an impedance controlling structure which adjusts the impedance of the nozzle. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140510 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR COOLING A GAS - The invention relates to a method and to a device for the vibration-free cooling of a gas. In a first cooling step, the gas is brought into thermal contact with a first cooling medium. In a second cooling step, it then flows through a liquefier, which is in thermal contact with a second cooling medium, and is thereby cooled by no more than 10 K. This low temperature gradient is primarily responsible for the gaseous or liquid gas flow exiting the liquefier being highly homogeneous and laminar. It is therefore suited for further processing into a flow of solid pellets having consistent size. These pellets can be transported across several meters in a vacuum and are therefore suited as a target material for generating a plasma by way of intensive laser radiation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140511 | FLAT DISCHARGE LAMP - The present invention relates to a flat discharge lamp ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140512 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - An extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source apparatus in which a location or posture shift of an EUV collector mirror can be detected. The apparatus includes: a chamber; a target supply mechanism for supplying a target material into the chamber; a driver laser for irradiating the target material with a laser beam to generate plasma; a collector mirror having a first focal point and a second focal point, for reflecting light, which is generated at the first focal point, toward the second focal point; a splitter optical element provided in an optical path of the light reflected by the collector mirror, for splitting a part of the light reflected by the collector mirror; and an image sensor provided in an optical path of the light split by the splitter optical element, for detecting a profile of the light split by the splitter optical element. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140513 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS - An extreme ultraviolet light source apparatus has a magnetic field generator which generates a magnetic field region around a direction of the magnetic field passing through a plasma region in which a plasma is to be generated and converges charged particles including ion emitted from the plasma region toward the direction of the magnetic field, a first charged particle collector (receiver) mounted at both sides of an axis of the magnetic field in the magnetic field region in order to collect (receive) the charged particles converged by the magnetic field, a target supply unit supplying a target from a nozzle located outside a converging region in which the charged particles are to be converged inside the magnetic field region in an extreme ultraviolet light generating chamber, and a target collector located at a position opposite to the nozzle, the target retrieval portion retrieving a residual target which does not contribute to generation of the plasma. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140514 | Gas management system for a laser-produced-plasma EUV light source - Devices and corresponding methods of use are described herein which may comprise an enclosing structure defining a closed loop flow path and a system generating a plasma at a plasma site, e.g. laser produced plasma system, where the plasma site may be in fluid communication with the flow path. For the device, a gas may be disposed in the enclosing structure which may include an ion-stopping buffer gas and/or an etchant. A pump may be provided to force the gas through the closed loop flow path. One or more heat exchangers removing heat from gas flowing in the flow path may be provided. In some arrangements, a filter may be used to remove at least a portion of a target species from gas flowing in the flow path. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140515 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATION OF STERILIZATION - An apparatus, system and method for verifying the achievement of a desired sterility assurance level (SAL) for components manipulated within a low-energy electron beam sterilization chamber. The components are preferably pre-sterilized and connected together in an assembly fashion which creates and maintains the sterility of the connection by subjecting the components to low-energy (less than 300 KeV) electron beam radiation. The verification is completed by measuring the sterilization dose delivered to a sensor, also known as a dosimeter, positioned within the sterilization process to simulate the components. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140516 | BOP PACKING UNITS SELECTIVELY TREATED WITH ELECTRON BEAM RADIATION AND RELATED METHODS - A method of increasing the crosslink density of a seal for a blowout preventer that includes selectively applying electron beam radiation to a selected portion of a blowout preventer seal comprising a cured elastomeric material and at least one rigid insert to increase the crosslink density of the selected portion of the cured elastomeric material is disclosed. Methods of curing a seal for a blowout preventer, blowout preventers, and seals for blowout preventers are also disclosed. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140517 | One-step flow control for crossing channels - In one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for one-step flow control at a micro-channel crossing comprises a first micro-channel and a second micro-channel, a plurality of magnetic valves, and a guiding magnet. The guiding magnet produces a proximal magnetic field gradient at a location of each of the plurality of magnetic valves when an operator places the guiding magnet in a vicinity of the chip. The vicinity of the chip comprises a plurality of guiding magnet position ranges. The operator repositions guiding magnet in order to actuate the plurality of magnetic valves simultaneously. Depending on the position of the guiding magnet, the passages are blocked or unblocked to stop or let the fluid flow in a given crossing. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140518 | Valves Controlling Flow - Valves controlling flow of gas or liquid, where compressible material is trapped within a rigid housing to provide a leak-proof seal surrounding an longitudinally movable rigid shaft. Where the shaft has a hollow channel and perpendicular ports to the outer surface, it allows for on and off control and is called a hollow shaft valve. If the shaft has diametric reductions on its outer surface, the valve allows for variable control. Creating a series of hollow shaft valves and variable shaft valves on a single shaft allows multiple functions through a single seal to create a serial shaft valve. The technology also allows for the precise and indexed variable control of fluid flow through a variable shaft valve by having a bayonet style system to precisely actuate orifice size rather than a rotary handle. This arrangement has application in a wide variety of situations including chlorination valves. In the case of automobiles, the valve used to vent fuel in the case of an accident can be triggered by mechanical means, such as an airbag deployment sensor system. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140519 | ELECTROMAGNETIC ACTUATORS - A valve includes a valve plate coupled to the movable device disposed partially within a housing. An electromagnetic actuator includes a first set of permanent magnets provided to the movable device. At least one stator core is disposed proximate to the movable device with a gap between the stator core and the movable device. At least one stator coil is wound to each stator core. A power source is coupled to the at least one stator coil and configured to supply electric current to the at least one stator coil. The opening and closing of the valve plate is controlled by changing direction of electric current flow through the at least one stator coil. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140520 | Variable Flow Gas Valve and Method for Controlling Same - A gas control valve and method of controlling a gas control valve to provide infinite adjustability is provided. The gas control valve defines a fluid flow path. A flow adjustment arrangement within the fluid flow path has a plurality of discrete open configurations. Each discrete open configuration establishes a different flow rate through the fluid flow path. A controller operatively cyclically alternates the flow adjustment arrangement between different ones of the discrete configurations to provide an average flow rate through the fluid flow path that is between the flow rates permitted by the different ones of the discrete open configurations. The controller establishes residence times at the various ones of the discrete open configurations such that the resultant flow rate is the desired flow rate. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140521 | STEMLESS BALL VALVE - A stemless ball valve comprising two flanges and a ball with a channel, two axis pins and two travel pins. One end of each axis and travel pin is fixedly attached to the ball, and the other end of each axis pin is lodged into a notch in the first or second flange such that the axis pin is allowed to rotate in the notch. The guide sleeve comprises two channels, and one end of each travel pin is situated within one of the two channels in the guide sleeve. An outer magnetic cartridge causes the inner magnetic cartridge and guide sleeve to rotate, and when the guide sleeve rotates, the travel pins move up and down within the channels in the guide sleeve. The movement of the travel pins within the channels in the guide sleeve causes the ball to rotate, thereby opening and closing the ball valve. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140522 | Separable Ball Valve Apparatus and Ball Valve Assembly - A separable ball valve apparatus and ball valve assembly capable of selectively opening/closing a separable flow path are provided. The separable ball valve apparatus comprises a separable pipe member having a flow path through which fluid flows, a ball member having at least two balls disposed in the pipe member, opening and closing the flow path, and adjacent to each other, and an opening/closing member configured to control the ball member to open/close the flow path, wherein the balls have through-holes, respectively, and the opening/closing member includes a gear train configured to control the opening/closing of the at least two balls. Therefore, it is possible to simply open/close pipes having the flow path and detachably attach the pipes, increase space utilization due to removal of a separate coupling space for attachment/detachment of the pipes, and simultaneously open/close the two pipes, which are separated from each other through one operation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140523 | FILLING VALVE APPARATUS FOR A BEVERAGE FILLING MACHINE - A filling valve apparatus for filling a container with a fluid. The apparatus includes a body portion and a stem. A sleeve is disposed over the stem and is removable from the stem and the body portion when the filling valve apparatus is serviced. A seal is mounted to the bottom of the sleeve. At least one component is movably connected to the sleeve and remains connected to the sleeve when the sleeve is removed from the stem and the body portion during the servicing of the filling valve apparatus. Similarly, a valve assembly, having a housing and a movable plunger is removable from the body portion. At least one member is mechanically connected to one of the housing and plunger for creating a unitary valve assembly that remains intact when the valve assembly is removed from the body portion during servicing of the filling valve apparatus. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140524 | Aseptic Flow Control Valve With Outside Diameter Valve Closure - An aseptic diaphragm valve in which a valve seat ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140525 | FILLING VALVE APPARATUS FOR A BEVERAGE FILLING MACHINE - A filling valve apparatus for filling a container with a fluid. The apparatus includes a body portion and a stem. A sleeve is disposed over the stem and is removable from the stem and the body portion when the filling valve apparatus is serviced. A seal is mounted to the bottom of the sleeve. At least one component is movably connected to the sleeve and remains connected to the sleeve when the sleeve is removed from the stem and the body portion during the servicing of the filling valve apparatus. Similarly, a valve assembly, having a housing and a movable plunger is removable from the body portion. At least one member is mechanically connected to one of the housing and plunger for creating a unitary valve assembly that remains intact when the valve assembly is removed from the body portion during servicing of the filling valve apparatus. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140526 | HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP VALVE AND SEAL STRUCTURE - A valve seat for use in a high pressure pump comprises an inner portion force fit within an outer portion. The outer portion has a fluid plenum at an outer peripheral surface. Fluid passages extend radially inwardly to communicate with a valve recess in the inner portion. A seal housing for a high pressure pump comprises an outer portion and an inner portion. The inner portion is force fit within the outer portion. The inner portion has an inner bore having a first location to receive seal packings, and a second location to receive valve spring structure. The inner portion has a curved surface that bottoms out against a curved surface within the outer portion. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140527 | COATED SEALS - The seal made between two surfaces is enhanced by forming a coating ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140528 | VALVE CONSTRUCTION - A valve assembly for sealing and control of a fluid, gas or dry material. The valve assembly includes a seal assembly having a hollow seal, a related valve body, and an actuator assembly. The valve body has a generally circular internal cavity with the seal assembly having a generally tubular solid wall defined tip having a flexible wall portion containing a seal element used to seal against both static and dynamic forces. An actuator assembly actuates the seal assembly. The seal assembly is situated coaxially within the valve internal cavity and thereby defines an internal fluid passageway within the valve body. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140529 | ARTICLE HAVING A PROTECTIVE COATING AND METHODS - An article comprising an article having a first surface and a second surface adapted to come into contact with the first surface and a first protective coating on at least a portion of the first surface. The first protective coating comprises a first coating layer. The first coating layer comprises a first component comprising boron, titanium or chromium and a second component comprising nitrogen or carbon. At least a portion of the first protective coating comes into contact with the second surface when the second surface comes into contact with the first surface. A method for reducing the wear and galling of a first surface of an article comprising applying a coating to the first surface of the article. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140530 | DISSIMILAR MATERIAL RETENTION - In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, methods and apparatuses for designing and configuring dissimilar material retention, specifically a valve plug assembly, are disclosed. The methods and apparatuses enable the application of a wider range of materials in a valve plug assembly than previous valve plug assemblies, and also increase the operational temperature range of the valve plug assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, a valve plug assembly comprises a plug head, a collet surrounding the plug head, a plug base adjacent to the collet, and a retainer surrounding the tapered outside surface of the collet and the plug base, where the plug head extends past the collet and the retainer. The valve plug assembly is configured to create an interference fit of the various components. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140531 | USE OF A BETAINE AS A FOAM DRAINAGE REDUCING AGENT - The invention relates to the use of a betaine as a foam drainage reducing agent. The invention also relates to the use of betaine in processes involving foam. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140532 | Highly Porous Coated Fine Particles, Composition, and Method of Production - Fine particles of a highly porous, low density material in which the pore chambers have been at least partially evacuated and refilled with a gas having a low thermal conductivity, and the obtained particles are encapsulated with a protective, durable coating. The particles are particularly useful as durable thermal insulating material. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140533 | COMPOSITION FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT RAY-SHIELDING POLYVINYL CHLORIDE FILM AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME, AND HEAT RAY-SHIELDING POLYVINYL CHLORIDE FILM - A composition for manufacturing a heat ray-shielding polyvinyl chloride film by the steps of obtaining a dispersion liquid by dispersing tungsten oxide nanoparticles expressed by a general formula WO | 2010-06-10 |
20100140534 | EMI/RFI Shielding Resin Composite Material and Molded Product Made Using the Same - Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave EMI/RFI shielding resin composite material that includes a thermoplastic polymer resin, an electrically conductive filler having a polyhedral shape or being capable of forming a polyhedral shape, and a low-melting point metal, and a molded product made using the EMI/RFI shielding resin composite material. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140535 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MAGNETIC MATERIAL - A method of manufacturing magnetic material is described hereinafter. Firstly, Fe(NO | 2010-06-10 |
20100140536 | GALLIUM NITRIDE-BASED MATERIAL - A gallium nitride-based material prepared by a vertical Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxial Growth method which has thermal conductivity of at least 2.8×10 | 2010-06-10 |
20100140537 | Curable Silicone Composition - A curable silicone composition comprising at least the following components: (A) an organopolysiloxane that contains epoxy groups and, preferably, has a branched molecular structure; (B) a phenolic-type curing agent such as an organosiloxane having in one molecule at least two phenolic hydroxyl groups; and (C) an acidic-anhydride type curing agent such as a methylhexahydrophthalic anhydride, as well as an arbitrary components such as (D) a curing accelerator, (E) a filler, or (F) an organic epoxy compound; is characterized by excellent handleability and reduced oil-bleeding during curing, and, when cured, forms a cured body of excellent flexibility and adhesion. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140538 | SILICONE ELASTOMER COMPOSITION AND SILICONE ELASTOMER - A silicone elastomer composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having in one molecule on average at least 0.1 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups; (B) an organopolysiloxane having in one molecule on average at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms; (C) a platinum group metal catalyst; (D) a thermally conductive filler; (E) an organosiloxane having in one molecule alkenyl groups and silicon-bonded alkoxy groups; and (F) an alkoxysilane compound, suitable for the production of an elastomer characterized by reduced change in hardness even after thermal ageing. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140539 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION TO FORM A FLEXIBLE CRUST ON A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to a compound of two main components, a polysaccharide and a borate provider, that form a flowable, penetrating liquid when mixed, then cross-link and gel to form a stable, flexible crust when applied to a substrate. The crust stabilizes the substrate and prevents loss of particulate matter, but can be softened or mechanically worked to allow access to the substrate, for example for further processing. Additives may be used to control specific properties of the crust. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140540 | Method For Producing Positive Electrode Material For Secondary Battery - The present invention has features in that a lithium transition metal silicate obtained by sintering a mixture containing a transition metal compound containing at least one transition metal selected from the group consisting of Mn, Fe, Co and Ni; a lithium compound; and a silicon-based polymer compound, is used as a positive electrode material for a secondary battery. The lithium transition metal silicate of the present invention has a high lithium occlusion and release efficiency per unit amount of a transition metal. A secondary battery in which the cost is low, stability and safety are high, and superior charge and discharge characteristics are exhibited can be provided. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140541 | PREPARATION OF FUNCTIONALIZED, IN PARTICULAR ALKENYLATED, ORGANOMONOALKOXY-(OR MONOHYDROXY)-SILANES - Functionalized organomonoalkoxy (or monohydroxy) silanes, in particular alkenyl (allyl) functionalized silanes, are useful as intermediates in organic synthesis, and are prepared by reacting dialkyldialkoxysilanes with an organic halide compound (allyl halide) (III) in an ether solvent (SI), such compound (III) being suited to substitute the alkoxy groups by functionalized groups, for example alkenyl groups. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140542 | BENZOXAZINE CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS OF MATTER AND CURABLE COMPOSITIONS MADE THEREWITH - A composition of matter in liquid form at a temperature of 50° C. or less comprising a monofunctional benzoxazine compound embraced by the structure | 2010-06-10 |
20100140543 | Process and Plant for the Production of an Aqueous Solution Comprising Urea - The present invention regards a process for the production of an aqueous solution comprising urea for use in the removal of nitrogen oxides from combustion gas or fumes, the process being characterised in that it comprises the steps of: -subjecting at least a part of a urea-concentrated aqueous solution comprising residual free ammonia, obtained directly from or downstream of a recovery section of a plant for the production of urea, to washing with carbon dioxide, so obtaining a first vapour phase comprising carbon dioxide and optionally ammonia and a urea-concentrated aqueous solution comprising carbamate and essentially lacking in free ammonia, and -diluting said urea-concentrated aqueous solution comprising carbamate and essentially lacking in free ammonia with water until the desired concentration of urea in aqueous solution is reached. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140544 | Solid-Layered Bleach Compositions - The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a surfactant, b) a builder, c) an acid, and d) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140545 | COMPOSITIONS FOR SPRAY BLEACHING CELLULOSIC FABRICS - A composition is provided for spray bleaching cellulosic fabrics. The composition comprises a wetter, hydrogen peroxide, a caustic, a stabilizer, an optical brightener, and water. When the composition is sprayed onto the surfaces of the cellulosic fabric, it achieves penetration into the fabric so that a uniform whiteness is achieved throughout the fabric. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140546 | Method for the Continuous Mixing of Polymer Particles - In a process for continuous mixing of water-absorbing polymeric particles with liquids or other particles while the polymeric particles move in the product stream direction under their own weight, at least a portion of the material undergoing mixing acquires, through the rotational movement of at least one mixing tool secured to a rotating shaft, a momentum opposite the product stream direction. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140547 | 1-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)NAPHTHALENE DERIVATIVE - Since a 1-(trifluoromethyl)naphthalene derivative of the present invention has negative dielectric anisotropy, has a very large absolute value, is chemically stable with heat, light, water, and the like, moreover, it excels in compatibility with a liquid crystal compound or a liquid crystal composition used widely nowadays, it is suitable as an element of a practical liquid crystal composition capable of low voltage drive. In addition, the liquid crystal composition using the compound of the present invention has low drive voltage, is useful as a constituent material of the liquid crystal display device of low consumption of electrical power, and can be used suitably for liquid crystal display devices such as a VA type and an IPS type, and the like. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140548 | Nanoaggregate composition and method for making - A nanoaggregate composition and method for making nanoaggregate compositions constructed with one, two, and three nanoparticle building blocks includes coating the building blocks with a concentration of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) molecules based on a known relationship between the concentration and an extent of aggregation of the building blocks, and producing nanoaggregates from the building blocks comprising a mixture of single-core nanoaggregates, double-core nanoaggregates, and triple-core nanoaggregates as a function of the extent of aggregation. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140549 | METAL MIXED OXIDE, PHOSPHOR, PHOSPHOR PASTE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - Disclosed is a metal mixed oxide which enables to obtain a phosphor exhibiting higher emission luminance. Also disclosed are a phosphor containing such a metal mixed oxide, a phosphor paste and a light-emitting device. The metal mixed oxide contains the following (1), (2) and (3) as metal elements: (1) (an) alkaline earth metal element(s) selected from Ba, C and Mg; (2) aluminum (Al); and (3) at least one element (M) selected from rare earth elements and manganese. In this connection, when the molar ratio of Ba:Ca:Mg:Al:M is expressed as a:b:c:d:e, the following relations are satisfied: 0.3≦a≦8, 0≦b<12.5, 0≦c<12.5, 11≦a+b+c≦13, 13≦d≦15, 0.0001≦e≦1.0. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140550 | Method for identifying laser sintering powders - A method is presented that makes possible the labelling of powders that can be applied as building material in a layer-additive manufacturing method such as a selective laser sintering method. To this effect the powder is mixed with at least one salt of a metal of the rare earths, wherein the salt has the property that it shows a luminescence when being irradiated with photons having a wavelength outside of the visible spectrum or with particle radiation. Thereby, parts that have been manufactured by means of the layer-additive manufacturing method can be identified with regard to the manufacturer, the place of manufacture or the manufacture date. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140551 | Nanocrystal doped matrixes - Matrixes doped with semiconductor nanocrystals are provided. In certain embodiments, the semiconductor nanocrystals have a size and composition such that they absorb or emit light at particular wavelengths. The nanocrystals can comprise ligands that allow for mixing with various matrix materials, including polymers, such that a minimal portion of light is scattered by the matrixes. The matrixes of the present invention can also be utilized in refractive index matching applications. In other embodiments, semiconductor nanocrystals are embedded within matrixes to form a nanocrystal density gradient, thereby creating an effective refractive index gradient. The matrixes of the present invention can also be used as filters and antireflective coatings on optical devices and as down-converting layers. Processes for producing matrixes comprising semiconductor nanocrystals are also provided. Nanostructures having high quantum efficiency, small size, and/or a narrow size distribution are also described, as are methods of producing indium phosphide nanostructures and core-shell nanostructures with Group II-VI shells. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140552 | Method For Controlling A Reforming Reaction By Measurement Of The Temperature Of The Reforming Tubes And Functional Parameter Modification - The invention relates to a method for controlling a hydrocarbon vapor reforming reaction using a combustion chamber containing burners and tubes, said tubes being filled with catalysts and capable of being crossed by a mixture of hydrocarbons and vapor, the burners being arranged so as to transfer their combustion heat to the mixture of hydrocarbons and vapor through the walls of the tubes, wherein the temperature T of the wall of each tube is measured in the downstream part of the tube, and if for at least one tube, the measured temperature is higher or equal to the MOT (DTT−15° C.), DTT being the design temperature of the measured tube, the functional parameters of the reforming method are then modified so as to decrease the measured temperature T of this tube down to a value lower than the MOT. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140553 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SYNTHESIS GAS - Reactive diluent fluid ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140554 | COMPOSITE POSITIVE ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERY AND BATTERY USING THE SAME - Disclosed is a composite positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries, which especially enables to achieve excellent high-rate discharge characteristics in a battery. Also disclosed are a slurry, positive electrode and battery using such a composite positive electrode material. Specifically disclosed is a composite positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries, which contains a positive electrode active material (a), a conductive substance (b) having a primary particle diameter of 10-100 nm and/or a fibrous conductive substance (c) having a fiber diameter of from 1 nm to 1 μm, and a conductive substance (d) having an aspect ratio of 2-50. This composite positive electrode material for lithium ion batteries is obtained by mixing the conductive substance (d) with a composition containing the positive electrode active material (a), the conductive substance (b) and/or the conductive substance (c), which composition is obtained by dispersing the positive electrode active material (a), the conductive substance (b) and/or the conductive substance (c) in a solvent to a state where they are forcibly dispersed, and then agglutinating them. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140555 | POLYTHIOPHENES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed are semiconducting polythiophenes comprising a repeating unit of Formula (A) or a copolythiophene of Formula (B): | 2010-06-10 |
20100140556 | FILMY ADHESIVE FOR CIRCUIT CONNECTION - A filmy adhesive for circuit connection that is interposed between circuit electrodes opposed to each other and by heating and applying pressure to the circuit electrodes opposed to each other, attains electrical connection between the electrodes along the direction of pressure application, characterized in that the angle of contact of the adhesive after hardening with water is 90° or greater. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140557 | POLYIMIDE PRECURSOR LIQUID COMPOSITION AND POLYIMIDE COATING FILM - A polyimide precursor liquid composition of the present invention includes at least one type of tetracarboxylic dianhydride or derivative thereof, at least one type of diamine or derivative thereof, and a polar polymerization solvent, wherein the polyimide precursor liquid composition further includes a cyclic compound, and wherein the cyclic compound has a boiling point of 200° C. or more and comprises carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. A polyimide coating film of the present invention is obtained by converting the polyimide precursor liquid composition into imide. Thus, the present invention provides a polyimide coating or film that is substantially colorless and transparent, and that is useful as, for example, a heat resistant coating film for liquid crystals, organic electroluminescence, touch panels and solar cells and the like. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140558 | Apparatus and Method of Use for a Top-Down Directional Solidification System - This invention relates to an apparatus and a method of use for a top-down directional solidification system, such as for casting solar grade silicon. The invention includes a vessel with a pressure relieving device to prevent pressure build up in the liquid as the solidification front advances from a downward direction. The invention also includes a drain to remove impurities, such as the concentration in the remaining liquid phase as casting nears completion. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140559 | MIXTURES FOR PRODUCING PHOTOACTIVE LAYERS FOR ORGANIC SOLAR CELLS AND ORGANIC PHOTODETECTORS - The present invention relates to the use of mixtures which comprise compounds D-A in which D is a donor moiety and A is an acceptor moiety, especially to the use of mixtures which comprise compounds D-A and fullerene derivatives, for producing photoactive layers for organic solar cells and organic photodetectors, to corresponding organic solar cells and organic photodetectors, and to mixtures which comprise compounds D-A and fullerene derivatives. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140560 | MULTICOMPONENT NANOPARTICLE MATERIALS AND PROCESS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - Multicomponent nanoparticles materials and apparatuses and processes therefor are disclosed. In one aspect of the disclosure, separate particles generated from solution or suspension or by flame synthesis or flame spray pyrolysis, and the resultant particles are mixed in chamber prior to collection or deposition. In another aspect of the disclosure, nanoparticles are synthesized in stagnation or Bunsen flames and allowed to deposit by thermophoresis on a moving substrate. These techniques are scalable allowing mass production of multicomponent nanoparticles materials and films. The foregoing techniques can be used to prepare composites and component devices comprising one or more lithium based particles intimately mixed with carbon particles. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140561 | CARBON NANOTUBE N-DOPING MATERIAL, CARBON NANOTUBE N-DOPING METHOD AND DEVICE USING THE SAME - Nicotinamide and/or a compound which is chemically combined with nicotinamide may be used as a carbon nanotube (“CNT”) n-doping material. CNTs n-doped with the CNT n-doping material may have long-lasting doping stability in the air without de-doping. Further, CNT n-doping state may be easily controlled when using the CNT n-doping material. The CNT n-doping material and/or CNTs n-doped with the CNT n-doping material may be used for various applications. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140562 | Nano-carbon hybrid structures - A stable colloidal suspension of carbon-based nanomaterials in a solvent has a stable colloidal suspension of nanodiamond particles having at least one additional carbon nanomaterials disbursed and agitated into the solvent to produce said suspension. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140563 | CURRENT-VOLTAGE NON-LINEAR RESISTOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A current-voltage non-linear resistor ( | 2010-06-10 |
20100140564 | CONDUCTIVE INK - A conductive ink comprising 10 to 75 wt % of at least one solvent comprising ≦20 wt % water; 0 to 50 wt % of at least one radiation curable material having a Mn in the range of from 50 to 10,000 g/mol; 5 to 70 wt % of at least one polyurethane having a Mw in the range of from 4,000 to 70,000 g/mol, 0 to 5 wt % of isocyanate-reactive component(s) bearing ionic or potentially ionic water-dispersing groups and a free isocyanate group content <0.5 wt % and 20 to 85 wt % of a conductive material. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140565 | EMI/RFI Shielding Resin Composite Material and Molded Product Made Using the Same - Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave interference (EMI)/radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding resin composite material including (A) a thermoplastic polymer resin, (B) a tetrapod whisker, and (C) a low melting point metal. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140566 | ARYL-SUBSTITUTED AND/OR HETEROARYL-SUBSTITUTED MAIN GROUP ELEMENT HALIDES AND/OR PSEUDOHALIDES, USE OF MAIN GROUP ELEMENT HALIDES AND/OR PSEUDOHALIDES, ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTING MATRIX MATERIAL, ELECTRONIC AND OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - The invention relates to aryl- and/or heteroaryl-substituted main group element halides and/or pseudohalides, the use of main group element halides and/or pseudohalides as dopant for the doping of an organic semiconducting matrix material, as charge injection layer, as hole blocker layer, as electrode material, as transport material itself, as memory material in electronic or optoelectronic structural elements. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140567 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A thermoelectric conversion material contains a metal oxide comprising M | 2010-06-10 |
20100140568 | THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE - A thermoelectric conversion material, a method for producing the same, and a thermoelectric conversion device are provided. The thermoelectric conversion material includes an oxide represented by formula (1): M | 2010-06-10 |
20100140569 | Synthesis for catelysis of bifunctional perovskite compound - This invention discloses the synthesis of a bifunctional La | 2010-06-10 |
20100140570 | Sintered Compact of Composite Oxide, Amorphous Film of Composite Oxide, Process for Producing said Film, Crystalline Film of Composite Oxide and Process for Producing said Film - Provided is an amorphous film substantially comprised of indium, tin, calcium and oxygen, wherein tin is contained at a ratio of 5 to 15% based on an atomicity ratio of Sn/(In+Sn+Ca) and calcium is contained at a ratio of 0.1 to 2.0% based on an atomicity ratio of Ca/(In+Sn+Ca), and remnant is indium and oxygen. The film can be further crystallized by annealing at a temperature of 260° C. or lower in which resistivity of the film will be 0.4 mΩcm or less. An ITO thin film for use as a display electrode or the like in a flat panel display can be made into an amorphous ITO film by way of sputter deposition without heating the substrate or adding water during deposition. This ITO film is characterized in that it will crystallize by annealing at a temperature of 260° C. or less, which is not such a high temperature, and have low resistivity after being crystallized. Thus, the present invention aims to provide a method of producing such a film and a sintered compact for producing such a film. | 2010-06-10 |
20100140571 | LASER-WRITABLE POLYMER MATERIAL - There is provided a laser-writable molding material containing A) at least one polymer material or at least one precursor compound which can be polymerised to give a polymer material, and B) a particulate salt-like compound or a mixture of particulate salt-like compounds, which under the influence of laser light changes its color or leads to a color change in the component A). In order to enlarge the range of matrix materials hitherto available for laser writing and to overcome the disadvantages of the previously used writing procedures for such matrix materials, the laser-writable molding material according to the invention is characterised in that the at least one polymer material of the component A) is selected from polymer compounds having siloxane crosslinking units. | 2010-06-10 |