36th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 27 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220282298 | METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A GLYCOSYLATED IMMUNOGLOBULIN - Herein is reported a method for the production of an immunoglobulin comprising the following steps: a) providing a eukaryotic cell comprising a nucleic acid encoding the immunoglobulin, b) cultivating the eukaryotic cell in a cultivation medium wherein the amount of glucose available in the cultivation medium per time unit is kept constant and limited to less than 80% of the amount that could maximally be utilized by the cells in the cultivation medium per time unit, and c) recovering the immunoglobulin from the culture. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282299 | Systems and Methods for Determining Antimicrobial Resistance of a Sample Using Surface Topography Determined from Optical Imaging Data - In some embodiments, the systems and methods of the disclosure can rapidly and accurately determine the level of susceptibility of a sample to one or more antimicrobial agents using measured topography of that sample. The method may include providing a container including one or more sites having a sample and one or more concentrations of one or more antimicrobial agents. The method may include determining one or more metrics of at least a region of each site using the topographic surface profile for each site. The one or more metrics may include one or more of volumetric, distribution, spatial correlation, among others, or a combination thereof. The method may include determining one or more indices representing a level of susceptibility of the sample to the concentration of the one or more antimicrobial agents provided in each site using the one or more metrics for that site from one or more indices. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282300 | ANALYSIS OF TARGET MOLECULES WITHIN A SAMPLE VIA HYBRIDIZATION CHAIN REACTION - Methods of analysis of a sample using hybridization chain reaction (HCR) are provided herein. Some embodiments involve one, two, or all three of the following aspects: 1) repeated signal detection, 2) overlapping binding sites, and 3) catalytic reporter deposition (CARD). Compositions and kits relating to these are also provided. Some embodiments encompass a method for repeated signal detection with reporter-labeled HCR hairpins involving providing a sample possibly containing one or more targets as well as possibly other molecules that are not targets, providing one or more probe sets each comprising either: a)one or more HCR initiator-labeled probes, or b) one or more probe units each comprising two or more HCR fractional initiator probes, providing one or more HCR amplifiers (each labeled with one or more reporters), detecting one or more signals from one or more reporters. In some embodiments, a probe unit comprises two or more HCR fractional initiator probes, wherein an HCR fractional initiator probe comprises a target-binding region and a fractional initiator, wherein the target-binding regions within a probe unit are configured to bind to overlapping or non-overlapping binding sites on the target, and wherein the fractional initiators on the probes within each probe unit are configured to bind to overlapping or non-overlapping binding sites on an HCR hairpin. Some embodiments encompass a method for HCR-mediated catalytic reporter deposition (CARD) for signal detection with hapten-labeled HCR hairpins involving providing a sample possibly containing one or more targets as well as possibly other molecules that are not targets, providing one or more probe sets each comprising either: a) one or more HCR initiator-labeled probes, or b) one or more probe units each comprising two or more HCR fractional initiator probes, providing one or more HCR amplifiers (each labeled with one or more haptens), providing one or more anti-haptens labeled with one or more reporter entities, wherein the reporter entity is an enzyme that mediates CARD, providing one or more CARD-substrates leading to deposition of one or more reporters, and detecting one or more signals from one or more reporters. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282301 | Compositions and Methods for Analyte Detection - The inventions provided herein relate to detection reagents, compositions, methods, and kits comprising the detection reagents for use in detection, identification, and/or quantification of analytes in a sample. Such detection reagents and methods described herein allow multiplexing of many more labeled species in the same procedure than conventional methods, in which multiplexing is limited by the number of available and practically usable colors. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282302 | LINEARLY-AMPLIFIED INTERNAL CONTROL FOR NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION REACTION - The present disclosure provides, among other things, systems, methods, and kits include internal amplification controls. Provided internal amplification controls are or include non-target sequences that are amplified during nucleic acid amplification. Provided internal amplification controls are linearly amplified. Provided internal amplification controls are useful for systems, methods and kits for nucleic acid amplification. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282303 | METHODS FOR STANDARDIZED SEQUENCING OF NUCLEIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - Methods for controlling for non-systematic error in an amplification-based next generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation are described, which method includes using an internal amplification control (IAC) sharing identical priming sites to a native nucleic acid target template of interest in a NGS library preparation. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282304 | SAME-SAMPLE ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Provided herein is an antibiotic susceptibility and related compositions, methods and systems based on nucleic acid detection based on detected intracellular and extracellular nucleic acid from a same sample, which allows determination of antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms as well as the diagnosis and/or treatment of related infections in individuals. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282305 | METHODS OF NUCLEIC ACID SAMPLE PREPARATION - Aspects of the technology disclosed herein relate to methods of preparing and analyzing nucleic acids, e.g., cfDNA, and nucleic acids encoding immune receptors and immunoglobulins. In some embodiments, methods for preparing nucleic acids for sequence analysis (e.g., using next-generation sequencing) are provided herein. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282306 | SEQUENTIAL HYBRIDIZATION AND QUENCHING - The present disclosure provides methods for detecting a nucleic acid molecule involving the use of a signal code sequence which corresponds to said nucleic acid molecule, comprising sequential hybridization of detectably labeled probes to allow detection of a signal code sequence. In particular, the present disclosure provides a method of sequential decoding comprising hybridization-directed quenching of detectable moieties that have already been imaged, allowing the newly added probe to be detected without the need to remove the previously imaged detectable moiety, thus providing an approach that reduces or eliminates the need for damaging probe stripping. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282307 | METHODS AND PROBES FOR PERFORMING PCR WITH MELT ANALYSIS FOR INCREASED MULTIPLEXING - Methods and compositions for the detection and quantification of nucleic acids are provided. In certain embodiments, methods involve the use of cleavable probes capable of forming double-stranded structures, such as hairpin structures, which probes can be distinguished from one another on the basis of reporter signal, melt properties, or both. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282308 | NOVEL CRISPR DNA TARGETING ENZYMES AND SYSTEMS - The disclosure describes novel systems, methods, and compositions for the manipulation of nucleic acids in a targeted fashion. The disclosure describes non-naturally occurring, engineered CRISPR systems, components, and methods for targeted modification of nucleic acids. Each system includes one or more protein components and one or more nucleic acid components that together target nucleic acids. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282309 | LINKERS AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL DETECTION AND SEQUENCING - The present disclosure provides labeling reagents for labeling substrates such as nucleotides, proteins, antibodies, lipids, and cells. The labeling reagents provided herein may comprise fluorescent labels and semi-rigid linkers. Methods for nucleic acid sequencing using materials comprising such labeling reagents are also provided here | 2022-09-08 |
20220282310 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HIGH SENSITIVITY SEQUENCING IN COMPLEX SAMPLES - Provided herein are methods of detecting and sequencing target nucleic acids in complex samples (e.g., blood), as well as related panels and compositions (e.g., systems, cartridges, and kits). | 2022-09-08 |
20220282311 | MOLECULAR ELECTRONIC SENSORS FOR DETECTING SARS-COV-2 VIRUS - A molecular electronics sensor capable of performing genetic analysis is described. In various embodiments, the sensor comprises spaced-apart electrodes, a bridge molecule coupled to the electrodes, and an oligonucleotide hybridization probe conjugated to the bridge molecule. The hybridization probe may comprise an oligonucleotide sequence complementary to a segment of a pathogen genome to be detected. In various aspects, a plurality of such sensors are disposed as an array of pixels on a CMOS chip. Sensors herein can be configured to detect a segment of SARS-CoV-2 genome in a bio-sample. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282312 | Logic Driven Polynucleotide Scanning for Mapping Features in a Nanopore Device - The present disclosure provides an automated method of mapping one or more features of a target polynucleotide. Also provided in the present disclosure are automated methods for sequencing a polynucleotide sequence. Also provided in the present disclosure are methods of extended recapture of a polynucleotide in a nanopore device. Also provided in the present disclosure are devices and systems for carrying out the methods of the present disclosure. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282313 | CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to chemical compositions, kits, and apparatuses and methods for using these compositions, kits and apparatuses in various assays. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282314 | KIT FOR EVALUATING A GENE MUTATION RELATED TO MYELOPROLIFERATIVE NEOPLASMS - This invention is intended to accurately determine the presence or absence of a plurality of types of gene mutations in CALR or JAK2 among gene mutations related to myeloproliferative neoplasms. A CALR mutation probe reacts with any of the type 1, type 3, type 4, or the type 5 mutation related to myeloproliferative neoplasms and has a mismatch resulting from artificial deletion. Probes for JAK2 mutation encompass a V617F mutation probe and an exon 12 mutation probe. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282315 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR COUNTING NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES - Compositions and methods, systems, and kits for detecting and quantifying variations in numbers of molecules, particularly variations in gene dosage, e.g., due to gene duplication, or to variations from the normal euploid complement of chromosomes, e.g., trisomy of one or more chromosomes that are normally found in diploid pairs, without digital sequencing. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282316 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODIFYING PRIMARY PROBES IN SITU - The present disclosure relates in some aspects to methods for analyzing a target nucleic acid in a biological sample. In some aspects, the methods involve the use of a set of oligonucleotides, for example a set of two or more oligonucleotides, wherein one or more oligonucleotides comprises modified nucleotides, for assessing target nucleic acids. In some aspects, the presence, amount, and/or identity of a target nucleic acid is analyzed in situ. Also provided are oligonucleotides, sets of oligonucleotides, compositions, and kits for use in accordance with the methods. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282317 | PROBE FOR SELECTIVELY CHARACTERIZING ENZYMES INVOLVED IN XENOBIOTIC METABOLISM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Activity-based probes that can be used to selectively identify and characterize enzymes that are involved in different phases of xenobiotic metabolism in a host and its microbiota population(s) are described. The activity-based probes described specifically label only their target active enzymes involved in xenobiotic metabolism and therefore provide a measurement of true protein functional activity rather than transcript or protein abundance. The activity-based probes also provide multimodal profiling of these active enzymes. Methods for preparing the activity based probes and exemplary methods for their use also are disclosed. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282318 | DNA-FISH METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF TELOMERE LENGTH - Provided are methods and compositions useful for assessing the length of telomeres. The disclosed methods and compositions are amenable to performance as a high-throughput method to assess telomere length (TL) and TL constitution using genomic DNA. Also provided are methods for diagnosing a telomere-related condition or disease in a subject, assessing general health and/or aging of a subject, establishing a relationship between telomere constitution and cancer and/or aging-related disease, assessing exposure to harmful substances and/or stresses of a subject, assessing response to a drug or drugs treatment of a subject, assessing disease risk of a subject, and assessing clinical outcome of a subject who is suffering from a disease/diseases. The methods are useful in studies of individuals and populations. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282319 | ANALYTE DETECTION IN SITU USING NUCLEIC ACID ORIGAMI - The present disclosure relates in some aspects to methods and compositions, and kits for in situ analysis of nucleic acid targets in a biological sample using nucleic acid origami. In some aspects, the nucleic acid origami and methods disclosed herein allow detection of a target nucleic acid in a sample without requiring amplification. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282320 | PHOTO-TRIGGERED NUCLEIC ACID CONSTRUCTS AND METHODS FOR MOLECULAR DETECTION - The present disclosure provides methods, devices and systems that enable simultaneous multiplexing amplification reaction and real-time detection in a single reaction chamber. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282321 | AMPLICON-BASED SEQUENCING USING DNA SPIKE-INS - Embodiments disclosed herein provide methods of using synthetic DNA spike-ins (SDSIs) to detect, prevent, and quantify contamination in amplicon sequencing. These embodiments may, but are not limited to, reveal sample swaps, intra-batch contamination, and, on a larger scale, intra-laboratory contamination. Embodiments disclosed herein also provide synthetic DNA spike-ins for use in amplicon-based sequencing methods. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282322 | INDIVIDUALIZED VACCINES FOR CANCER - The present invention relates to the provision of vaccines which are specific for a patient's tumor and are potentially useful for immunotherapy of the primary tumor as well as tumor metastases. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method for providing an individualized cancer vaccine comprising the steps: (a) identifying cancer specific somatic mutations in a tumor specimen of a cancer patient to provide a cancer mutation signature of the patient; and (b) providing a vaccine featuring the cancer mutation signature obtained in step (a). In a further aspect, the present invention relates to vaccines which are obtainable by said method. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282323 | BISULFITE-FREE, BASE-RESOLUTION IDENTIFICATION OF CYTOSINE MODIFICATIONS - This disclosure provides methods for bisulfite-free identification in a nucleic acid sequence of the locations of 5-methylcytosine, 5-hydroxymethylcytosine, 5-carboxylcytosine and 5-formylcytosine. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282324 | LINKED PAIRED STRAND SEQUENCING - Provided herein are methods for sequencing both strands of a double stranded nucleic acid fragment that improves fidelity and accuracy of a sequence determination compared to traditional next generation sequencing methods. Compositions and kits for use in the methods are also provided. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282325 | METHYLATION ASSAYS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention features compositions and methods for assaying DNA methylation. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282326 | Method and Apparatus for Single-Cell Analysis for Determining a Cell Trajectory - Single-cell analysis using combined RNA sequencing of RNA transcripts and DNA sequencing of chromatin-accessible DNA is performed to determine trajectories of single cells. Individual cells are encapsulated and lysed using reagents that do not include proteases or transposases. Cell lysates include RNA transcripts and packaged DNA (e.g., DNA packaged as chromatin) Segments of DNA in the packaged DNA are primed, amplified, and sequenced to generate sequence reads of the chromatin-accessible DNA. RNA transcripts are reverse transcribed to generate cDNA which is then primed, amplified, and sequenced to generate sequence reads. Sequence reads from the RNA-seq and DNA-seq reveal different states of cells and therefore, are useful for predicting cell trajectories. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282327 | NOVEL METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for identifying nucleic acid segments which interact with a target nucleic acid segment or segments as well as kits for performing the method. The invention also relates to a method of identifying one or more interacting nucleic acid segments that are indicative of a particular disease. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282328 | Chromosome Biomarker - A process for analysing chromosome regions and interactions relating to physical performance. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282329 | METHODS FOR SPATIAL ANALYSIS USING RNA-TEMPLATED LIGATION - Provided herein are methods of detecting an analyte of interest to interrogate spatial gene expression in a sample using RNA-templated ligation. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282330 | HLA-H IN MEDICINE AND DIAGNOSTICS - The present invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule, a vector, a host cell, or a protein or peptide, or combinations thereof for use as an immunosuppressant, as a tumor vaccine or as a pregnancy promoter wherein (I) the nucleic acid molecule is (a) encoding a polypeptide comprising or consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; or (b) consisting of the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; or (c) encoding a polypeptide which is at least 70%, preferably at least 80% identical, more preferably at least 90% identical, and most preferred at least 95% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; or (d) consisting of a nucleotide sequence which is at least 70% identical, preferably at least 80% identical, more preferably at least 90% identical, and most preferred at least 95% identical to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; or (e) consisting of a nucleotide sequence which is degenerate with respect to the nucleic acid molecule of (d); or (f) a fragment of the nucleic acid molecule of any one of (a) to (e), said fragment comprising at least 150 nucleotides, preferably at least 300 nucleotides, more preferably at least 450 nucleotides, and most preferably at least 600 nucleotides; or (g) corresponding to the nucleic acid molecule of any one of (a) to (f), wherein T is replaced by U; (II) the vector comprises the nucleic acid molecule of (I); (III) the host cell is transformed, transduced or transfected with the vector of (II); and (IV) the protein or peptide being encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of (I). | 2022-09-08 |
20220282331 | EPIGENETIC SIGNATURE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS ON THE BASIS OF ACELLULAR DNA - Disclosed is a method for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis on the basis of the measurement of the level of acellular DNA in a biological sample from an individual, wherein a measured level of acellular DNA lower than the reference threshold can be used to rule out an endometriosis diagnosis. When the measured level of acellular DNA is greater than the reference threshold, a step of measuring the methylation level of at least 15 genes involved in endometriosis enables the diagnosis of endometriosis to be made in the patient tested. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282332 | SIZE-BASED GENOMIC ANALYSIS - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for performing a prenatal diagnosis of a sequence imbalance are provided. A shift (e.g., to a smaller size distribution) can signify an imbalance in certain circumstances. For example, a size distribution of fragments of nucleic acids from an at-risk chromosome can be used to determine a fetal chromosomal aneuploidy. A size ranking of different chromosomes can be used to determine changes of a rank of an at-risk chromosome from an expected ranking. Also, a difference between a statistical size value for one chromosome can be compared to a statistical size value of another chromosome to identify a significant shift in size. A genotype and haplotype of the fetus may also be determined using a size distribution to determine whether a sequence imbalance occurs in a maternal sample relative to a genotypes or haplotype of the mother, thereby providing a genotype or haplotype of the fetus. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282333 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING OUTCOMES OF CHECKPOINT INHIBITION AND TREATMENT THEREOF - The present invention provides methods of predicting a patient's response to immunotherapy, in particular checkpoint blockade therapy, and provides for treatments. Disclosed herein are novel combinations of factors identified in tumors used to predict response and provide for treatments. Also, disclosed are methods of treatment that can shift a tumor to a responder phenotype. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282334 | HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTI-INPUT MICRORNA SENSORS AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are genetic circuits and cell state classifiers for detecting the microRNA profile of a cell. The cell state classifiers of the present disclosure are designed to incorporate multiple genetic circuits integrated together by transcriptional or translational control. Multiple inputs can be sensed simultaneously by coupling their detection to different portions of the genetic circuit such that the output molecule is produced only when the correct input profile of miRNAs is detected. The genetic circuits and cell state classifiers may be used in various applications (e.g., therapeutic or diagnostic applications). | 2022-09-08 |
20220282335 | DETECTING MUTATIONS AND PLOIDY IN CHROMOSOMAL SEGMENTS - The invention provides methods, systems, and computer readable medium for detecting ploidy of chromosome segments or entire chromosomes, for detecting single nucleotide variants and for detecting both ploidy of chromosome segments and single nucleotide variants. In some aspects, the invention provides methods, systems, and computer readable medium for detecting cancer or a chromosomal abnormality in a gestating fetus. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282336 | BIOMARKERS FOR NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMAS AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides a method of identifying a subject as having B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) such as testing a sample from a subject for a mutation in one or more biomarkers. Also described are methods for classifying or monitoring a subject having, or suspected of having, B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma comprising testing the sample for a mutation in one or more biomarkers. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282337 | IDENTIFICATION OF PATIENTS IN NEED OF PD-L1 INHIBITOR COTHERAPY - The present invention relates to means and methods for determining whether a patient is in need of a PD-L1 inhibitor cotherapy. A patient is determined to be in need of the PD-L1 inhibitor cotherapy if a low or absent ER expression level and an expression level of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) that is increased in comparison to a control is measured in vitro in a sample from the patient. The patient is undergoing therapy comprising a modulator of the HER2/neu (ErbB2) signaling pathway (like Trastuzumab) and a chemotherapeutic agent (like dodetaxel) or such a therapy is contemplated for the patient. Also provided herein are means and methods for treating a cancer in a cancer patient for whom therapy comprising a modulator of the HER2/neu (ErbB2) signaling pathway (like Trastuzumab) and a chemotherapeutic agent (like dodetaxel) is contemplated, wherein the patient is to receive PD-L1 inhibitor cotherapy. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282338 | METHODS OF IDENTIFYING, SELECTING, AND PRODUCING ANTHRACNOSE STALK ROT RESISTANT CROPS - The field is related to plant breeding and methods of identifying and selecting plants with resistance to anthracnose stalk rot. Provided are methods to identify novel genes that encode proteins providing plant resistance to anthracnose stalk rot and uses thereof. These disease resistant genes are useful in the production of resistant plants through breeding, transgenic modification, or genome editing. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282339 | GENETIC PURITY ESTIMATE METHOD BY SEQUENCING - The method described presents a novel method of quantitative estimation of genetic quality of crop for a specific trait using pyrosequencing and next generation sequencing. The method quantitatively estimates the presence of a seed lot with seed of unwanted genetic trait using the allele frequency. The method assesses the genetic purity of a trait quantitatively based on allele frequency of the genetic variation between the desired and the contaminant's locus. Allele frequency is obtained by sequencing amplicons with a sequencing primer binding at the intersection of the site of genetic variation that differentiates between contaminant and the desired trait. The true genetic purity of an unknown seed lot is estimated by substituting the allele frequency value in a regression equation derived from the allele frequencies of several standards used in every sequencing experiment. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282340 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND CHARACTERIZING AMMONIUM-EXCRETING MUTANT LIBRARIES GENERATED BY CHEMICAL MUTAGENESIS - The present disclosure provides high-throughput methods for rapidly mutagenizing, screening, and targeting candidate microbes that are capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen in the presence of exogenous nitrogen. The methods utilize a microbial biosensor capable of detecting the presence/absence of ammonium and/or glutamine in a composition and signaling with a fluorescent reporter. The present disclosure further utilizes rapid visual detection assays capable of processing thousands of candidate microbes. The disclosed methods and biosensor can be used to identify mutant bacteria with improved nitrogen fixing capabilities. Mutant bacteria with improved nitrogen fixing capabilities are also disclosed, as well as methods of utilizing these novel bacteria to provide fixed nitrogen to a plant. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282341 | TRANSPLANT DIAGNOSTICS USING CRISPR-BASED TECHNOLOGY - Described herein are nucleic acid detection systems, devices, and kits having a CRISPR component comprising an effector protein and a guide RNA, and/or a polynucleotide encoding a guide RNA, that binds or hybridizes to a corresponding target molecule. Also described herein are methods that utilize these nucleic acid systems, devices, and kits. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282342 | PROTEINASE K FREE NUCLEIC ACID EXTRACTION BUFFER SYSTEM - A GRD buffer system, which is free of proteinase K, for extracting nucleic acid is provided. The GRD buffer system comprises a GRD lysis buffer (GRD-LB), a GRD wash buffer (GRD-WB), and a GRD elution buffer (GRD-EB). Also provided is a method of extracting nucleic acid with the above GRD buffer system. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282343 | PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING RECONSTITUTED LEATHER PRODUCT - A reconstituted-leather-manufacturing process includes a progressively increasing application of pressure to an aqueous leather solution to form a web of leather fibers. The solution/web may be dewatered to an extent before the first application of a pressure so that the solution/web consistency is on the order 29-55% (fiber to web/solution, by weight) when the first pressure of the progressive sequence of pressures is applied. Tannin (and various chemicals) may be added to the solution. The progressive pressing of the solution/web may be followed by a progressive drying of the web by application of a sequence of increasing temperatures via drying vessels. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282344 | METHOD AND TABLE FOR CUTTING RAW LEATHER WITH OPTIMIZED GEOMETRY - The present invention discloses a method for cutting raw or tripe leather with an optimized geometry, which increases the yield of the original raw or tripe leather (A) piece for all the production chain, concomitantly reducing the quantity of solid residues, since the cutting is carried out prior to the tanning stage. Said method is made possible by the use of a cutting table (C) which comprises a top ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220282345 | Gasification or Liquefaction of Coal Using a Metal Reactant Alloy Composition - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for gasifying or liquifying coal. In particular, the method comprises reacting a coal with a molten aluminum or aluminum alloy bath. The apparatus includes a reaction vessel for carrying out the reaction, as well as other equipment necessary for capturing and removing the reaction products. Further, the process can be used to cogenerate electricity using the excess heat generated by the process. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282346 | CORED WIRE FOR OUT-OF-FURNACE TREATMENT OF METALLURGICAL MELTS - A wire for out-of-furnace treatment of metallurgical melts comprises a metallic sheath which encloses a core comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ca, Ba, Sr, Mg, Si and Al, wherein at least one layer of a composite coating is applied to an inner and/or outer surface of said sheath, which coating consists of a lacquer paint material and contains high-melting ultrafine particles selected from compounds of metal carbides and/or nitrides and/or carbonitrides and/or silicides and/or borides. The composite coating comprises a protector material, for which ferroalloys and/or flux agents are used. The metals contained in the high-melting compounds are titanium and/or tungsten and/or silicon and/or magnesium and/or niobium and/or vanadium. Said coating is applied evenly onto the surface of the sheath. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282347 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PRESSING TOOL - A method and a device produces a pressing tool. A pressing tool is provided for producing a workpiece, which pressing tool includes a structured pressing surface of metal with elevations and recesses. Subsequently, a laser or an electron beam device is controlled such that a laser beam generated by the laser and/or an electron beam generated by the electron beam device is directed onto the pressing surface and hits it, such that the pressing surface is laser hardened and/or electron beam hardened. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282348 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HIGH STRENGTH STEEL PRODUCT AND STEEL PRODUCT THEREBY OBTAINED - A method for manufacturing a steel product, comprising the steps of: providing a heated steel starting product at a temperature comprised between | 2022-09-08 |
20220282349 | LINEAR GROOVE FORMATION METHOD AND LINEAR GROOVE FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING GRAIN-ORIENTED ELECTRICAL STEEL SHEET - The linear groove formation method includes a resist forming process of forming a coated resist on a surface of a steel sheet, a laser irradiating process of irradiating laser beams onto the steel sheet while repeating a laser scanning in a direction intersecting a rolling direction of the steel sheet cyclically in the rolling direction of the steel sheet to remove the coated resist in portions irradiated with the laser beams, and an etching process of forming linear grooves by etching portions of the steel sheet from which the coated resist is removed. In the laser irradiating process, the coated resist is removed by using two or more laser irradiating devices, with a certain irradiation energy, a certain beam diameter in a direction perpendicular to a laser scanning direction, and a certain incidence angle with respect to the surface of the steel sheet. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282350 | AUSTENITIC STEEL ALLOY HAVING AN IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE UNDER HIGH-TEMPERATURE LOADING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TUBULAR BODY THEREFROM - An austenitic steel alloy is provided having excellent corrosion resistance under high-temperature loading of more than 600° C. and up to 800° C., with the alloy having the following proposed chemical composition (in wt. %), consisting essentially of: C: 0.01 to 0.10; Si: max. 0.75; Mn: max. 2.00; P: max. 0.03; S: max. 0.03; Cr: 23 to 27; Ni: 17 to 23; Nb: 0.2 to 0.6; N: 0.15 to 0.35; the remainder being Fe and melting-related impurities. In a particular configuration a tubular body is made from this steel alloy, where an absorber pipe of a solar receiver of a solar power installation may be made from the tubular body. Still further, a solar receiver comprising this absorber pipe is provided, as well as a method for producing a tubular body from the steel alloy. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282351 | STEEL SHEET - Provided are: a steel sheet having a high strength and excellent hydrogen embrittlement resistance; and a method of producing the same. The steel sheet has prescribed chemical composition and structure, in which a standard deviation σ of Mn concentration satisfies σ≥0.15 Mn | 2022-09-08 |
20220282352 | THIN STEEL PLATE HAVING EXCELLENT LOW-TEMPERATURE TOUGHNESS AND CTOD PROPERTIES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to structural steel that can be desirably used in offshore structures and the like, more specifically, to a thin steel plate having excellent low-temperature toughness and CTOD properties, and to a method for manufacturing the same. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282353 | HIGH STRENGTH STEEL SHEET, HIGH STRENGTH MEMBER, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The high strength steel sheet of the present invention has a specific chemical composition, and contains, in terms of area fraction relative to an entire steel microstructure, 30% or more and 100% or less ferrite, 0% or more and 70% or less martensite, and less than 20% in total of pearlite, bainite and retained austenite, and the ferrite contains, in terms of area fraction relative to an entire microstructure, 0% or more and 10% or less non-recrystallized ferrite, with a difference of the area fraction of the non-recrystallized ferrite in the longitudinal direction of the steel sheet of 5% or smaller. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282354 | METHOD OF MAKING MAGNETICALLY SOFT INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT - A method of making a soft magnetic intermediate product of metal with particularly good magnetization behavior, the method comprising the following method steps:
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20220282355 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL, HYDROGEN STORAGE CONTAINER, AND HYDROGEN SUPPLY APPARATUS - A low-cost hydrogen storage material has hydrogen absorption (storage) and desorption properties suitable for hydrogen storage. A hydrogen storage container including the hydrogen storage material and a hydrogen supply apparatus including the hydrogen storage container are disclosed. The hydrogen storage material includes an alloy having a specific elemental composition represented by Formula (1), in which, in a 1000×COMP image of a cross section of the alloy obtained by EPMA, a plurality of phases enriched with R are present, the phases having phase diameters of 0.1 μm or more and 10 μm or less, and 100 or more sets of combinations of two phases in the phases are present in a visual field of 85 μm×120 μm in the COMP image, the shortest separation distance between the two phases being 0.5 to 20 μm. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282356 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITE WITH HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH TOUGHNESS, AND HIGH NEUTRON ABSORPTION - The present invention relates to an aluminum matrix composite (AMC), and particularly to a method and apparatus for preparing an AMC with a high strength, a high toughness, and a high neutron absorption. The present invention combines a high-neutron-absorption and highly stable micro-B | 2022-09-08 |
20220282357 | ALUMINUM-CHROMIUM-ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS - Some variations provide an aluminum (Al) alloy containing at least 0.1 at % zirconium (Zr) and/or at least 0.1 at % chromium (Cr), wherein the aluminum alloy is in the form of an additively manufactured object. Other variations provide an aluminum-containing powder comprising Al particles, Cr particles, and Zr particles, wherein at least some of the Cr particles as well as at least some of the Zr particles are physically and/or chemically assembled on surfaces of the Al particles, and wherein the aluminum-containing powder contains at least 0.1 at % Zr and at least 0.1 at % Cr. In this invention, the combination of surface functionalization and additive manufacturing has fundamentally created a new composition space of valuable aluminum alloys. The disclosed Al alloys are strong, thermally stable, and corrosion-resistant. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282358 | HEAT-RESISTANT IR ALLOY - Provided is an Ir alloy which is excellent in high temperature strength while ensuring oxidation wear resistance at high temperature. The Ir alloy consists of: 7 mass % or more, and less than 10 mass % of Rh; 0.5 mass % to 5 mass % of Ta; 0 mass % to 5 mass % of at least one kind of element selected from among Co, Cr, and Ni; and Ir as the balance, wherein a total content of the Ta and the at least one kind of element selected from among Co, Cr, and Ni is 5 mass % or less. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282359 | NICKEL-CONTAINING STEEL FOR LOW TEMPERATURE - A Ni steel has a chemical composition within a predetermined range, in which a metallographic structure of a thickness middle portion contains 2.0 vol % to 20.0 vol % of an austenite phase, an average grain size of prior austenite grains is 3.0 μm to 12.0 μm, an average aspect ratio of the prior austenite grains is 2.6 to 10.0, a plate thickness is 4.5 mm to 20 mm, a yield stress at room temperature is 590 MPa to 710 MPa, and a tensile strength at the room temperature is 690 MPa to 810 MPa, when the plate thickness is more than 16 mm, the Ni steel contains Ni: 11.5% or more, and when the plate thickness is 16 mm or less and the Ni steel contains Ni: less than 11.5%, the average grain size of the prior austenite grains is 6.0 μm or less. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282360 | HIGH FORMABILITY STEEL SHEET FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL PARTS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A steel sheet has a composition comprising, by weight: 0.010%≤C≤0.080%, 0.06%≤Mn≤3%, Si≤1.5%, 0.005%≤Al≤1.5%, S≤0.030%, P≤0.040%, Ti and B such that: 3.2%≤Ti≤7.5% and (0.45×Ti) −1.35≤B≤(0.45×Ti) −0.43, optionally Ni≤1%, Mo≤1%, Cr≤3%, Nb≤0.1%, V≤0.1%, the remainder being iron and unavoidable impurities resulting from the smelting. The steel sheet has a structure consisting of ferrite, at most 10% of austenite, and precipitates comprising eutectic precipitates of TiB | 2022-09-08 |
20220282361 | SPRAY COATING - Provided is a spray coating that is disposed on an inner peripheral surface of a cylinder bore of a cylinder block made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy. The spray coating contains 0.005% to 0.14% by mass of carbon, 0.01% to 3.0% by mass of nickel 10% to 20.5% by mass of chromium, 0.05% to 1.5% by mass of silicon, and a balance containing iron and inevitable impurities. The spray coating has a composition that forms a martensite+ferrite (M+F) region in the Schaeffler diagram, and a composition in which a nickel equivalent (NiE) and a chromium equivalent (CrE) satisfy a relationship expressed by the following Formulae (1): NiE≤0.95 CrE−8.59, (2): NiE≤4.1, and (3): CrE≥10. The spray coating has a two-phase structure formed of a martensite phase and a ferrite phase. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282362 | NICKEL-CONTAINING STEEL FOR LOW TEMPERATURE - A nickel-containing steel for low temperature according to an aspect of the present invention has a chemical composition within a predetermined range, in which a metallographic structure of a thickness middle portion contains 2.0 vol % to 20.0 vol % of an austenite phase, an average grain size of prior austenite grains is 3.0 μm to 15.0 μm, an average aspect ratio of the prior austenite grains is 1.0 to 2.4, a plate thickness is 4.5 mm to 30 mm, the chemical composition and the average grain size of the prior austenite grains are further limited depending on the plate thickness, a yield stress at room temperature is 460 MPa to 710 MPa, and a tensile strength at the room temperature is 560 MPa to 810 MPa. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282363 | NANOSTRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - A nanostructure is made of a plurality of nanocrystals on at least one surface or surface region of a titanium body. A method for generating such nanostructure is by means of hydrothermal oxidation. Thereby, the nanocrystals have a basic tetragonal-pyramidal shape, at least in some regions. The area density of the nanocrystals is between 40 and 400 per μm | 2022-09-08 |
20220282364 | FIXTURE TO BE USED IN PVD PROCESSES FOR CYLINDRICAL, ELONGATED SUBSTRATES - A fixture system to be used in a vacuum chamber ( | 2022-09-08 |
20220282365 | Depositing Coatings On and Within Housings, Apparatus, or Tools - A device for coating an interior surface of a housing defining a volume comprising a plurality of reactant gas sources including reactant gases for one or more surface coating processes; first and second closures to sealingly engage with an inlet and outlet of the volume of the housing to provide an enclosed volume; a delivery line fluidically coupled to the first closure and the plurality of reactant gas sources to deliver the reactant gases to the enclosed volume; and an output line fluidically coupled to the second closure to remove one or more reactant gases, byproduct gases, or both from the enclosed volume. A method for coating an interior surface of a housing is also provided. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282366 | HIGH DENSITY, MODULUS, AND HARDNESS AMORPHOUS CARBON FILMS AT LOW PRESSURE - Provided herein are methods and related apparatus for depositing an ashable hard mask (AHM) on a substrate in a low pressure chamber using a dual frequency radio frequency component. Low pressure plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition may be used to increase the etch selectivity of the AHM, permitting the use of a thinner AHM for semiconductor processing operations. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282367 | FORMULATION FOR DEPOSITION OF SILICON DOPED HAFNIUM OXIDE - In one aspect, the invention is formulations comprising both organoaminohafnium and organoaminosilane precursor compounds that allow anchoring both silicon-containing fragments and hafnium-containing fragments onto a given surface having hydroxyl groups to deposit silicon doped hafnium oxide having a silicon doping level ranging from about 3 to about 5 mol. %, suitable for forming a ferroelectric material. In another aspect, the invention is methods and systems for depositing the silicon doped hafnium oxide films suitable for forming ferroelectric materials using the formulations. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282368 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BARIUM TITANATE FILM - A method for forming a barium titanate film by conducting an ALD cycle, wherein the ALD cycle comprises forming a titanium oxide film and forming barium oxide film. In the forming of a titanium oxide film, TDMAT (Ti[N(CH | 2022-09-08 |
20220282369 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS - There is provided a technique that includes: a process container processing one or more substrates; a support installed inside the process container and supporting the substrates on plane of the support; a first gas supplier capable of supplying first gas to first domain set in the process container; a second gas supplier capable of supplying second gas to second domain set in the process container; an exhaust buffer structure installed along outer circumference of the support; a first gas exhauster connected to the exhaust buffer structure and installed at downstream side of a flow of the first gas supplied from the first gas supplier; a second gas exhauster connected to the exhaust buffer structure and installed at a downstream side of a flow of the second gas supplied from the second gas supplier; and a third gas supplier capable of supplying a cleaning gas to the exhaust buffer structure. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282370 | FILM DEPOSITION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of forming a structure is provided. The method includes supporting a substrate within a reaction chamber of a semiconductor processing system, flowing a silicon precursor and a germanium precursor into the reaction chamber, and forming a silicon-germanium layer overlaying the substrate with the silicon containing precursor and the germanium precursor. Concentration of the germanium precursor within the reaction chamber is increased during the forming of the silicon-germanium layer overlaying the substrate. Methods of forming film stack structures, semiconductor device structures, and semiconductor processing systems are also described. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282371 | ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK WITH METAL SHAFT - Electrostatic chucks (ESCs) for plasma processing chambers, and methods of fabricating ESCs, are described. In an example, a substrate support assembly includes a ceramic bottom plate, a ceramic top plate, and a bond layer between the ceramic top plate and the ceramic bottom plate, the ceramic top plate in direct contact with the bond layer, and the bond layer in direct contact with the ceramic bottom plate. A metal shaft is coupled to the ceramic bottom plate at a side of the ceramic bottom plate opposite the bond layer. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282372 | VACUUM VALVE AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR HAVING THE SAME - A vacuum valve includes a valve flange having a first port, a second port, and a valve seat in a space between the first port and the second port, a valve body in the valve flange, the valve body having a contact surface facing the valve seat, and the valve body being moveable to have the contact surface contact the valve seat and to be separated from the valve seat, a disk on the contact surface of the valve body, the disk having an inclined surface inclined toward the second port, and an actuator connected to the valve flange, the actuator being configured to apply a driving force to the valve body to move the contact surface of the valve body into or out of contact with the valve seat. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282373 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION DEVICE - An atomic layer deposition device is disclosed. The atomic layer deposition device includes a chamber, a precursor inlet, a heater, a support unit, a hollow component, and a baffle. When the heater and the support unit are driven by a lifting device to approach the hollow component, the support unit and the baffle surround and set bounds to a reaction space, so that the flow field of the process fluid, such as precursor or purge gas, can be adjusted stably to make a uniform deposition on the substrate. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282374 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORMING A LAYER COMPRISING VANADIUM AND OXYGEN - Disclosed are methods and systems for depositing layers comprising vanadium and oxygen. The layers are formed onto a surface of a substrate. The deposition process may be a cyclical deposition process. Exemplary structures in which the layers may be incorporated include field effect transistors, VNAND cells, metal-insulator-metal (MIM) structures, and DRAM capacitors. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282375 | Depositing Coatings On and Within A Housing, Apparatus, or Tool Using a Coating System Positioned Therein - A method of coating an interior surface of a housing defining a volume includes partitioning the volume into a first zone and a second zone, the first zone isolated from fluid communication with the second zone; introducing one or more reactant gases, plasma, ions, or a combination thereof to the first zone and the second zone; and forming one or more coating layers on all or a portion of the interior surface within the first and second zones via reaction of the reactant gases, the plasma, or the combination thereof. A device for coating an interior surface of a housing is also provided. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282376 | SHOWER HEAD ASSEMBLY AND ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION DEVICE - A shower head assembly of an atomic layer deposition device has a first trapezoidal column component, a second trapezoidal column component and a column component, wherein a first bottom edge of the first trapezoidal column component is connected to a second top edge of the second trapezoidal column component, and a second bottom edge of the second trapezoidal column component is connected to a top edge of the column component. The first trapezoidal column component has a first bottom dimension distance, the second trapezoidal column component has a second vertical distance, and the column component has a column vertical distance, wherein a ratio of the column vertical distance to the second vertical distance is greater than or equal to 1.2, and a total distance of the second vertical distance and the column vertical distance is less than the first bottom dimension distance. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282377 | THERMALLY CONTROLLED CHANDELIER SHOWERHEAD - Showerheads for semiconductor processing equipment are disclosed that include various features designed to promote thermal control of the showerhead in high-temperature applications. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282378 | SHIELDING MECHANISM AND SUBSTRATE-PROCESSING DEVICE WITH THE SAME - The present disclosure is a substrate-processing chamber with a shielding mechanism with the same, which includes a reaction chamber, a substrate carrier, a storage chamber and a shielding mechanism. The reaction chamber is connected to the storage chamber, the substrate carrier is within the reaction chamber. The shielding mechanism includes at least one driving shaft, at least one connecting seat and a shield, wherein the driving shaft extends from the storage chamber to the reaction chamber. The connecting seat is connected to the shield and the driving shaft, wherein the driving shaft drives the shield to move between the storage chamber and the reaction chamber, via the connecting seat. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282379 | CONTROL OF LIQUID DELIVERY IN AUTO-REFILL SYSTEMS - An system, method and software for controlling processes of an auto-refill system of an ampoule including one or more sensors configured to determine one or more liquid level heights within the ampoule. The auto-refill system having a state machine configured to control the auto-refill system, the state machine having one or more states for refilling the ampoule. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282380 | PEDESTAL SETUP USING CAMERA WAFER - A method comprises arranging an apparatus on a top surface of a pedestal in a processing chamber. The apparatus comprises an annular member, N supporting members, and N pins, where N is an integer greater than two. The N supporting members support the annular member in a plane parallel to and above the top surface of the pedestal. The N pins are arranged perpendicularly to the plane along a circumference around the annular member. Each of the N pins includes threads engageable with respective threaded slots in the apparatus. Each of the N pins includes a conical end pointing towards the top surface of the pedestal and engageable with a periphery of the top surface of the pedestal. The method further comprises aligning a center of the annular member to a center of the pedestal by adjusting one or more of the N pins. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282381 | RESOURCE-SAVING METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A METAL SURFACE PRIOR TO PHOSPHATING - The present invention relates to a method for phosphating metal surfaces in a layer-forming manner using a colloidal aqueous solution as an activation stage, containing a dispersed particulate constituent, the particulate constituent containing, in addition to dispersed inorganic compounds of phosphates of polyvalent metal cations, polymeric organic compounds as dispersing agents which are composed at least partially of styrene and/or an α-olefin having no more than 5 carbon atoms and are composed at least partially of maleic acid, its anhydride and/or its imide, the polymeric organic compounds additionally comprising polyoxyalkylene units. The cleaning and rinsing stages preceding the activation stage as well as the activation stage itself can be carried out using service water in a resource-saving manner without any loss of activation performance, the colloidal aqueous solution containing at least 0.5 mmol/L of alkaline-earth metal ions dissolved in water. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282382 | Unlimited Energy Storage of Ammonia - A process provides an unlimited source of ammonia, for primary use as a liquid disinfectant for application directly to human hands or to hand wipes, by combining a carbon nanospike catalyst with a copper catalyst, carbon dioxide, water and water vapor in an electrochemical process initiated by a power source. And a process for making urea by addition of carbon dioxide. Further, an improved process provides for making the carbon nanospike, through injection with photons and electromagnetic waves. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282383 | Unlimited Ethanol Based Hand Sanitizer by Injection - A process provides an unlimited source of ethanol, for primary use as a liquid disinfectant for application directly to human hands or to hand wipes, by combining a carbon nanospike catalyst with a copper catalyst, carbon dioxide, water and water vapor, and injection of photons and electromagnetic waves, in an electrochemical process initiated by a power source. The process also provides an unlimited source for hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. Further, the application provides an improved process for making the carbon nanospike, through injection with photons and electromagnetic waves. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282384 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTION DEVICE, METHOD OF REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBON COMPOUNDS - An object is to provide an electrochemical reaction device in which unreacted carbon dioxide gas is less likely to be mixed in and the purity of carbon compounds generated by reduction can be improved, a method of reducing carbon dioxide using the same, and a method of producing carbon compounds. In an electrochemical reaction device | 2022-09-08 |
20220282385 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - A system and method for feeding carbon dioxide to a first cathode cavity of a first electrochemical cell, electrochemically reducing the carbon dioxide at a first cathode in the first electrochemical cell to carbon monoxide (CO), flowing the CO from the first cathode cavity to a second cathode cavity of a second electrochemical cell, and forming at least one of ethanol or ethylene from the CO at a second cathode in the second electrochemical cell. The forming of the at least one of ethanol or ethylene from the CO may involve dimerization of the CO at the second cathode to form CO dimer. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282386 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS ELECTRODE CONTAINING CATALYST HAVING THREE-DIMENSIONAL NANOSHEET STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME, AND WATER ELECTROLYSIS DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - The present invention provides a water electrolysis electrode including a catalyst having a three-dimensional nanosheet structure with a low overvoltage and excellent catalytic activity, a method for producing the same, and a water electrolysis device including the same. The water electrolysis electrode according to the present invention includes a catalyst layer, which includes a composite metal oxide and has a three-dimensional nanosheet structure, and an electrode substrate. The method for producing a water electrolysis electrode according to the present invention comprises steps of: immersing an electrode substrate in an electrolyte solution containing metal oxide precursors; electrodepositing composite metal hydroxides by applying a voltage to the electrode substrate; and forming a composite metal oxide by annealing the electrode substrate. The water electrolysis device according to the present invention includes the water electrolysis electrode according to the present invention as an anode. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282387 | ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTION DEVICE, METHOD FOR REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBON COMPOUND - What is provided is an electrochemical reaction device into which unreacted carbon dioxide gas is less likely to be mixed in and which is capable of increasing purity of a carbon compound produced through reduction, a method for reducing carbon dioxide, and a method for producing a carbon compound. In an electrochemical reaction device electrochemically reducing carbon dioxide, an electrolyte flow path is formed which is provided between a cathode and an anode and through which an electrolyte containing a strong alkaline aqueous solution is supplied, a cathode-side gas flow path is formed which is provided on the cathode side opposite to the anode and through which carbon dioxide gas is supplied, liquid flow path closing means for openably closing an entrance of the electrolyte flow path is provided, and gas flow path closing means for openably closing an entrance of the cathode-side gas flow path is formed. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282388 | ROUGHENED NICKEL-PLATED MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME | 2022-09-08 |
20220282389 | NANO-TWINNED COPPER LAYER WITH DOPED METAL ELEMENT, SUBSTRATE COMPRISING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - A nano-twinned copper layer with a doped metal element is disclosed, wherein the nano-twinned copper is doped with at least one metal element selected from the group consisting of Ag, Ni, Al, Au, Pt, Mg, Ti, Zn, Pd, Mn and Cd in a region from a surface of the nano-twinned copper layer to a depth being 0.3 μm, and a content of the metal element in the region is ranged from 0.5 at % to 20 at %. In addition, at least 50% in volume of the nano-twinned copper layer includes plural twinned grains. Furthermore, a substrate including the aforesaid nano-twinned copper layer and a method for preparing the aforesaid nano-twinned copper layer are also disclosed. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282390 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING COPPER PLATING OF CONDUCTOR ROLL - The present invention discloses a device and method for preventing copper plating of a conductor roll in the technical field of manufacturing of copper electroplating films. A conductor roll and an electroplating anode are respectively connected to the negative output end and the positive output end of a first power source, the conductor roll and the electroplating anode electroplate a plating product flowing through plating pool bath after being electrified, and the conductor roll is connected to the positive output end of a second power source and mated with an auxiliary electrode connected to the negative output end of the second power source to realize the electrolysis of the conductor roll so that the conductor roll avoids copper deposition when electroplating the plating product. The present invention can realize the electrolysis of bath near the conductor roll on the premise of completing electroplating by the conductor roll so that the copper electroplating process and the copper electrolyzing process are balanced on the conductor roll to avoid residual copper on the conductor roll so as to improve the copper plating quality of the plating product, and the present invention does not increase the procedure of the electroplating process or affect the implementation of the electroplating process. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282391 | ADDITIVE HEAT EXCHANGER AND METHOD OF FORMING - A method of electroforming can be used to prepare a heat exchanger by electroforming the heat exchanger on a mandrel having a smooth and conductive surface. The mandrel is in the shape of at least part of the heat exchanger, and is removed from the electroformed heat exchanger. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282392 | ELECTROCHEMICAL METHODS, DEVICES AND COMPOSITIONS - The disclosure provides a method comprising inducing a first current between a source of a countercharge and a first electrode, the first current being through an electrolyte. A second current is induced across the first electrode, the second current being transverse to the first current, and the second current inducing a relativistic charge across the first electrode. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282393 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING BATH CRYSTALLIZATION OF SQUEEZING COMPONENT OF ELECTROPLATING EQUIPMENT - The present invention discloses a device and method for preventing bath crystallization of a squeezing component of electroplating equipment in the technical field of manufacturing of copper electroplating films. The device comprises a plating tank and a squeezing component located on the discharge end of the plating tank. A non-metallic film is squeezed by the squeezing component after being discharged from the plating tank. A wind cutting device is arranged between the plating tank and the squeezing component for wind cutting of the discharged non-metallic film; and a spraying component is arranged behind the squeezing component for spraying the squeezing component. The method comprises a step of adding a wind cutting device for wind cutting of a non-metallic film to remove bath and a step of adding a spraying component for spraying the squeezing component. In the present invention, the wind cutting device and the spraying component are added specifically to eliminate bath crystallization so as to avoid piercing or concave and convex points of non-metallic films caused by crystallization and fully improve the quality of the plating product. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282394 | METHODS OF REDUCING OR ELIMINATING DEPOSITS AFTER ELECTROCHEMICAL PLATING IN AN ELECTROPLATING PROCESSOR - Methods and apparatus for reducing the formation of insoluble deposits in semiconductor electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof during electrochemical plating, including: removing electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof from an electroplating solution, wherein residual electroplating solution is disposed atop the electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof, and wherein the residual electroplating solution has a first pH; contacting the residual electroplating solution with a rinse agent having a second pH similar to the first pH to form a rinsate; and removing the rinsate from the electrochemical plating equipment or a surface thereof. | 2022-09-08 |
20220282395 | SiC SUBSTRATE, SiC EPITAXIAL SUBSTRATE, SiC INGOT AND PRODUCTION METHODS THEREOF - The present invention addresses the problem of providing a novel technology which enables the achievement of a high-quality SiC substrate, a high-quality SiC epitaxial substrate, and a high-quality SiC ingot. The present invention is a method for producing an SiC substrate | 2022-09-08 |
20220282396 | LINEAR SHOWERHEAD FOR GROWING GAN - A linear showerhead for growing GaN, including a first gas base, a second gas base, and a third gas base. First central gas passages are disposed in the middle of the first gas base. A first gap is disposed between two adjacent first central gas passages. A first nozzle is disposed at the bottom of a first central gas passage. The second gas base is disposed on the first gas base. Second central gas passages are disposed in the middle of the second gas base. A second gap is disposed between two adjacent second central gas passages. Two sides of a second central gas passage are provided with a second nozzle. The third gas base includes third central gas passages. A third central gas passage penetrates a first gap and a second gap. A third nozzle is disposed at the bottom of a third central gas passage | 2022-09-08 |
20220282397 | Group 13 Element Nitride Wafer With Reduced Variation In Off-Cut Angle - The invention relates to a two-dimensional crystal wafer of group 13 or III element nitride which is delimited by a face of orientation N, an opposing face of orientation E depending on the group 13 or III element, E being selected preferably from Ga, In, Al or a combination of these elements, charaterized in that the variation in crstalline off-cut angle in the largest dimension of said wafer is less than 5×10−3°/mm, and its curvature of geometric deformation of its faces exhibits a flexure in terms of absolute value of less than 10− | 2022-09-08 |