42nd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100264302 | Method and device for calibrating an irradiation device - The present invention relates to a method and a device for calibrating an irradiation device of an apparatus for generatively manufacturing a three-dimensional object. The calibration includes steps of arranging an image converter plate ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264303 | ION IMPLANTER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL FABRICATION - Ion implanters are especially suited to meet process dose and energy demands associated with fabricating photovoltaic devices by ion implantation followed by cleaving. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264304 | Method for detecting volatile species of high molecular weight - Vapors of relatively heavy species having molecular weights in excess of 290 amu have not been previously detected in the gas phase at ambient temperature. A method to detect them is taught here based on the use of a mass spectrometer with an atmospheric pressure source. Ions produced in detectable quantities from such heavy vapors are claimed as a new state of matter. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264305 | Total Carbon Mass Determination by Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Using 13C Isotope Dilution - There is disclosed a method for direct quantitation of total carbon and | 2010-10-21 |
20100264306 | PNEUMATIC ION BEAM FOCUSING IN HIGH-FIELD ASYMMETRIC WAVEFORM ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETRY (FAIMS) - A FAIMS device for separating ions has a pair of electrodes for providing a compensation voltage and an asymmetric waveform that are separated and insulated where at least one porous spacer reside in the proximity of the analyzer region of the FAIMS cell. The porous spacers allow a focusing gas to flow into the analyzer region to provide pneumatic focusing of the ions traversing the analyzer region to improve the ion transmission. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264307 | MASS SPECTROMETER - In a conventional mass spectrometer in which a pipe to be electrically heated is provided between a separation wall separating an ionization chamber for ionizing a sample and a separation wall separating an analysis chamber, and an ion in the ionization chamber is introduced through the pipe to the analysis chamber, the pipe is attached or detached by screwing or unscrewing a connector portion of an electrode connected to the pipe and a connector portion of a support disposed at the separation wall. However, with this structure, the screw needs to be loosened until it is completely unscrewed every time it is washed or exchanged, and thus the operability is deteriorated. According to the present invention, a screw hole for screwing the electrode connector portion is in the form of a cut-out portion facing in the direction of rotation centering on an axis of the pipe. Accordingly, the pipe can be attached or detached by only loosening the screw without completely unscrewing it. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264308 | Electrostatic Dispersion Lenses and Ion Beam Dispersion Methods - An EDL includes a case surface and at least one electrode surface. The EDL is configured to receive through the EDL a plurality of ion beams, to generate an electrostatic field between the one electrode surface and either the case surface or another electrode surface, and to increase the separation between the beams using the field. Other than an optional mid-plane intended to contain trajectories of the beams, the electrode surface or surfaces do not exhibit a plane of symmetry through which any beam received through the EDL must pass. In addition or in the alternative, the one electrode surface and either the case surface or the other electrode surface have geometries configured to shape the field to exhibit a less abrupt entrance and/or exit field transition in comparison to another electrostatic field shaped by two nested, one-quarter section, right cylindrical electrode surfaces with a constant gap width. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264309 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF PROBE SHAPE IN CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM INSTRUMENTS - A method for estimation of a probe shape, in a scanning electron microscope provided with an aberration corrector, and the method is designed so as to obtain a probe image, by inputting to a computer an image taken in a just-focused state and an image taken in a de-focused state, as an image data; preparing a correlation window by automatically determining a size of a correlation window image, based on an input data size and an output data size; executing cross-correlation calculation between the correlation window and a reference area; and repeating this calculation while shifting the reference area, so as to obtain a cross-correlation matrix, in order to stably obtain the probe image, without receiving effects of use conditions or noises. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264310 | GANGED FOCUS MECHANISM FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device for viewing an image is provided. The optical device includes two optical channels, each optical channel including an image detector assembly and a complimentary objective lens assembly spaced by a respective distance from the image detector assembly. A focus mechanism is either directly or indirectly coupled to both image detector assemblies. The focus mechanism includes two threaded segments having an unequal thread pitch. Each image detector assembly includes a mating threaded segment that is threadedly coupled to a respective threaded segment of the focus mechanism such that rotation of the focus mechanism causes translation of both image detector assemblies at unequal rates by virtue of the unequal thread pitch of the threaded segments of the focus mechanism. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264311 | DEVICE WITH A SANDWICH STRUCTURE FOR DETECTING THERMAL RADIATION, AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - In a device for the detection of thermal radiation which and a method for production of such a device, a stack is formed with at least one detector support having at least one detector element for the conversion of the thermal radiation into an electric signal, at least one circuit support with at least one read-out circuit for reading out the electrical signal and at least one cover to shield the detector element, wherein the detector support and the cover are so arranged with respect to one another that a first stack cavity bounded by the detector support and the cover is provided between the detector element of the detector support and the cover and that the circuit support and the detector support are so arranged with respect to one another that at least one second stack cavity bounded by the circuit support and the detector support is provided between detector support and the circuit support and that the first hollow stack support and/or the second stack cavity is evacuated or can be evacuated. Preferably, the detector support, circuit support and cover are made of silicon. The manufacturing operation takes place at wafer-level. Functionalized silicon-substrates are stacked upon one another, firmly bonded together and subsequently sub-divided. Preferably, the detector elements are pyro-electric detector elements. The device finds application in motion detector, presence reporters and thermal-image cameras. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264312 | SUPERCONDUCTING SOURCE FOR TUNABLE COHERENT TERAHERTZ RADIATION - A system includes a solid state source of THz radiation and a detector. The source of THz radiation may be based on a superconducting material, such as materials containing one or more Josephson junctions (e.g. BSCCO). The source may include a crystal of superconducting material on which a mesa of superconducting material is formed. The resonant coupling between the Josephson oscillations and the fundamental cavity mode of the mesa may lead to synchronization of the Josephson junctions and emission of powerful THz radiation. The mesa may be formed and/or handled such that THz radiation can be emitted by the material without requiring application of an external magnetic field (e.g. the mesa may include a non-uniform compositional gradient, a non-uniform shape, may have radiation non-uniformly applied to the mesa, etc.). | 2010-10-21 |
20100264313 | Lighting Techniques for Wirelessly Controlling Lighting Elements - Disclosed are lighting techniques, including systems, apparatus, and methods, that employ optical transmission of two-dimensional control signals to manipulate lighting elements. The lighting apparatus can include a projector with an IR LED array to wirelessly transmit pixel information onto a target space. The pixel information controls lighting elements within the target space. The two-dimensional control signals can includes subareas corresponding to lighting elements in a control array. The lighting elements can be lights of desired wavelengths including infrared and/or visible wavelengths. LEDs can be used as light sources in exemplary embodiments. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264314 | Lighting Techniques for Wirelessly Controlling Lighting Elements - Disclosed are lighting techniques, including systems, apparatus, and methods, that employ optical transmission of two-dimensional control signals to manipulate lighting elements. The lighting apparatus can include a projector with an IR LED array to wirelessly transmit pixel information onto a target space. The pixel information controls lighting elements within the target space. The two-dimensional control signals can includes subareas corresponding to lighting elements in a control array. The lighting elements can be lights of desired wavelengths including infrared and/or visible wavelengths. LEDs can be used as light sources in exemplary embodiments. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264315 | HYDROCARBON CONCENTRATION MEASURING APPARATUS AND HYDROCARBON CONCENTRATION MEASURING METHOD - This invention provides a hydrocarbon concentration measuring apparatus, which, even when the concentration and composition of hydrocarbons contained in an object gas to be measured vary, can measure the concentration of the hydrocarbons with good response and good accuracy, and a hydrocarbon measuring method. Light with a waveband including a common absorption region, which is absorbed by a single or a plurality of chemical species, is applied to the object gas by an infrared irradiation equipment. The light applied to the object gas is detected with a line sensor. The absorbance in the common absorption region of the object gas is computed with an analyzer based on the detected light. The sum of concentrations of chemical species, which absorb light in the waveband in the common absorption region, in the single or plurality of chemical species contained in the object gas, is computed with the analyzer based on the absorbance. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264316 | Compressive Millimeter Wave Imaging - An apparatus comprising a mirror array having a plurality of mirrors and a control system. The plurality of mirrors is capable of receiving a signal for an image. The control system is capable of controlling a first portion of the plurality of mirrors in the mirror array to direct a first portion of the signal to a detector. The control system is also capable of controlling a second portion of the plurality of mirrors in the mirror array to direct a second portion of the signal away from the detector. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264317 | ARTICLE CARRYING-OUT MONITOR - A monitor part performs monitoring by detecting contamination on a lower surface of an article to be inspected based on a lower surface detection signal, detecting contamination on an upper surface of the article based on an upper surface detection signal, detecting contamination on a front surface of the article based on a front, lower surface detection signal and a front, upper surface detection signal, detecting contamination on a rear surface of the article based on a rear, lower surface detection signal and a rear, upper surface detection signal, detecting contamination on a left surface of the article based on a left, lower surface detection signal and a left, upper surface detection signal, and detecting contamination on a right surface of the article based on a right, lower surface detection signal and a right, upper surface detection signal. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264318 | Scintillator-block capable of efficient absorption of X-ray energy - The present invention describes scintillator-elements for use in X-ray detectors, the elements being shaped to ensure maximum absorption of the energy carried in by X-ray photons and to provide high position-resolution. Arrangements of such scintillator-elements in arrays and detector-systems comprising a plurality of arrays are described. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264319 | Intelligent Sensor Platform - A radiation detection apparatus that utilizes a radiation sensor device that includes a scintillator device that is optically coupled to a plurality of silicon drift detector devices. Each silicon drift detector device segment includes an output anode that supplies the segment output to dedicated sensor processing circuitry. With each anode having dedicated processing circuitry, each output can be processed simultaneously. Also provided is a spectroscopic analysis device that is coupled with the sensor processing circuitry for computing spectral data associated with the radiation detection event. The spectroscopic analysis device accurately characterizes the detected radionuclide and prepares the results for display before the user. Networking capabilities also allow multiples of such apparatuses to communicate in an intelligent grid, providing even greater radionuclide characterization capabilities. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264320 | POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS AND NUCLEAR MEDICAL IMAGE GENERATING METHOD - In a case that a gamma ray has entered into a plurality of scintillators adjacent to each other simultaneously, a detector detects the gamma ray having entered simultaneously. A position calculator calculates the ratio of wave heights representing the energies of the detected gamma ray. The position calculator obtains a trajectory of such a gamma ray that a ratio of distances passed by the gamma ray inside the plurality of scintillators, respectively, coincides with the ratio of the wave heights. The position calculator obtains an intersection between the boundary of the plurality of scintillators and the trajectory, as a passing position of the gamma ray. A reconstructing part executes a back projection process with the trajectory passing through the calculated passing position as a projection position. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264321 | CAPACITIVE TYPE PROXIMITY SENSOR - It is provided a capacitive type proximity sensor, comprising a sensing electrode, whereas the sensing electrode has a surface with electroconductive areas | 2010-10-21 |
20100264322 | RADIATION-SENSITIVE DETECTOR WITH A SCINTILLATOR IN A COMPOSITE RESIN - A radiation-sensitive detector includes a photosensor elements ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264323 | ENHANCED SENSITIVITY SOLID STATE RADIATION DETECTOR - A solid state radiation detector comprises a substrate having a sensing element thereon and at least one heavy metal plug formed in at least one insulation layer above the substrate. The at least one heavy metal plug is located directly above the sensing element and is electrically isolated from the sensing element. The at least one heavy metal plug reacts with a plurality of initial radiation particles to produce a plurality of secondary particles, the plurality of secondary particles having a lower level of energy than the plurality of initial radiation particles; wherein the number of secondary particles produced is greater than the number of initial radiation particles with which the at least one heavy metal plug reacts; and wherein the sensing element is operable to produce an electrical signal in reaction to the secondary particles. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264324 | RADIATION DETECTOR COMPRISING AN IMAGING RADIATION-COLLIMATING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a radiation detector ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264325 | Ferroelectric Radiation Detector Employing Frequency Modulated Readout - A detector for electromagnetic radiation such as millimeter wave and infrared employs a ring-shaped ferroelectric element having a temperature affected by an absorber for the radiation. The dielectric constant of the ferroelectric material is a strong function of the temperature near its Curie temperature. The resonant frequency of the ferroelectric element is detected by applying a swept-frequency signal to the circuit and detecting the frequency which enhances the energy of the pulse. A two-dimensional camera for the radiation employs a two-dimensional array of these ferroelectric resonant circuits and a system for rapidly interrogating their resonant frequencies on a sequential basis. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264326 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF RADIOACTIVITY CONCENTRATION OF A RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL - A system and method for measurement of radioactivity concentration of a radiopharmaceutical are disclosed. The radiopharmaceutical may be a radioactive tracer solution including a tracer solution and a buffer solution. The system may include a vial that receives the tracer solution and the buffer solution; a scale; a radioactivity measuring device; and a controller that determines the radioactive concentration based on a measured radioactivity of the tracer solution and the buffer solution in the vial, and a weight of the tracer solution and the buffer solution in the vial. The method may include the steps of (1) transferring the tracer solution into a vial; (2) measuring a radioactivity of the tracer solution in the vial; (3) determining a weight necessary to achieve a desired radioactivity concentration; and (4) diluting the tracer solution in the vial to the determined weight with a buffer solution. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264327 | ARRANGEMENT FOR EXPANDING THE PARTICLE ENERGY DISTRIBUTION OF A PARTICLE BEAM - An arrangement for expanding the particle energy distribution of a particle beam is provided. The arrangement includes at least two ripple filters, which are arranged in series such that one ripple filter is behind another ripple filter in a radiation direction. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264328 | CONJUGATED ICP AND ECR PLASMA SOURCES FOR WIDE RIBBON ION BEAM GENERATION AND CONTROL - An ion source, capable of generating high-density wide ribbon ion beam, utilizing one or more plasma sources is disclosed. In addition to the plasma source(s), the ion source also includes a diffusion chamber. The diffusion chamber has an extraction aperture oriented along the same axis as the dielectric cylinder of the plasma source. In one embodiment, dual plasma sources, located on opposing ends of the diffusion chamber are used to create a more uniform extracted ion beam. In a further embodiment, a multicusp magnetic field is used to further improve the uniformity of the extracted ion beam. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264329 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LIQUID DISINFECTION USING LIGHT TRANSPARENT CONDUIT - Some demonstrative embodiments of the invention include an illumination-based liquid disinfection device. The disinfection device may include, for example, a light transparent conduit to carry a flowing liquid to be disinfected, the conduit having an inlet to receive the liquid and an outlet to discharge the liquid, a substantially light transparent sleeve having external dimensions smaller than the internal dimensions of the conduit, the sleeve positioned within the conduit substantially perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of the conduit and a light source positioned within the sleeve. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264330 | CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM APPLICATION APPARATUS - An apparatus capable of improving image quality by making it possible to suck specimens of different sizes electrostatically, and uniformalizing an electric field of a specimen edge portion, while suppressing increase in prime cost is provided. Specimen holding means is an electrostatic chuck, a master flat plane part surrounding a specimen of the largest size of specimen sizes, and an opening surrounding a specimen size except for the largest specimen size are included at an outer peripheral portion of the electrostatic chuck, a dummy specimen attachable to and detachable from the electrostatic chuck is included, and at a time of switching the specimen size, a dummy specimen is selected (or may be prevented from being used). | 2010-10-21 |
20100264331 | METHOD FOR ASSAYING NUCLEIC ACIDS BY FLUORESCENCE - The invention relates to a method for determining the amount of nucleic acid present in a sample, wherein:—a fluorophore is added to the sample,—fluorescence intensities emitted by the fluorophore at least two emission wavelengths in response to light stimulations at least two excitation wavelengths respectively are measured, and—the amount of nucleic acid present in the sample is deduced from the measured fluorescence intensities. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264332 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT OF TARGET COMPOUNDS SUCH AS A FOOD TOXIN - A method for the detection or determination of a target comprising a plurality of target compounds, or derivatised target compounds, said method comprising: immobilising said target on a carrier, directing radiation at said target, said radiation being selected to cause said target to emit a relevant radiation, detecting said relevant radiation emitted by said target, and analysing said detected radiation to identify and/or quantify the plurality of target compounds in said target. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264333 | Gas Sensing Device - The present invention relates to a gas sensing device comprising a nanoparticle layer ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264334 | EXCITATION-INTENSITY-DEPENDENT, COLOR-TUNABLE, DUAL EMITTING NANOCRYSTALS - An embodiment of the invention is a device for photo-stimulated color emission having at least one plurally doped semiconducting nanoparticle comprising at least one semiconducting material and a plurality of at least one dopant coupled with an irradiation source such that the plurally doped semiconducting nanoparticle emit electromagnetic radiation at two or more wavelengths where the intensities of the emissions depend on the intensity of the irradiation. In an embodiment of the invention, the plurally doped semiconducting nanoparticle can be a doped core/shell nanoparticle where the plurality of dopants can reside in exclusively the core, exclusively the shell, or in both the core and shell. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264335 | PATTERN WRITING ON A ROTATING SUBSTRATE - A method of producing an array of islands ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264336 | GAS DISCHARGE SOURCE, IN PARTICULAR FOR EUV-RADIATION - The present invention relates to a gas discharge source, for generating EUV radiation and/or soft X-radiation, comprising at least two electrode bodies ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264337 | DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A detector apparatus and method for detecting radiation emitted from a target comprising: a first transmissive polariser ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264338 | INSPECTING AN IMPRINTED SUBSTRATE ON A PRINTING PRESS - A method of inspecting an imprinted substrate on a printing press comprises illuminating a portion of the substrate which has been imprinted with different colors at a plurality of printing units of the printing press. The method further comprises sensing light reflected by the substrate using a contact image sensor to produce data representative of the imprinted substrate, and comparing the data representative of the printed substrate with stored reference data. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264339 | DRIVE MECHANISM, ACTUATOR, AND VALVE - A driving mechanism ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264340 | SOLENOID VALVE - The invention relates to a solenoid valve having a magnet assembly and a valve cartridge comprising a capsule, a valve insert connected to the capsule, an armature that is movably disposed within the capsule. The armature includes a tappet having a locking element and a main sealing element, and a valve body having a main valve seat pressed into the valve insert. A magnetic force generated by the magnet assembly axially moves the armature against the force of a return spring and plunges the main sealing element into the main valve seat in a sealing manner. According to the invention, the valve body is configured as a bonnet-shaped bushing, the open end of which is pressed into the valve insert, and acts as a spring support for the return spring, which is disposed outside of a fluid flow, which is present between the opened main valve seat and at least one radial downstream opening in the valve body configured as a bonnet-shaped bushing. The main valve seat, having a through opening, is disposed inside at a bonnet-shaped end of the valve body configured as a bonnet-shaped bushing. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264341 | VALVE CARTRIDGE FOR A SOLENOID VALVE, AND ASSOCIATED SOLENOID VALVE - The invention relates to a valve cartridge for a solenoid valve having a capsule, a magnetic armature that is movably guided within the capsule, a valve insert inserted into the capsule at a first end, and a valve body, which is pressed into a second end of the valve insert, and having a main valve seat. The magnetic armature, moved by a generated magnetic force, moves a tappet that is guided within the valve insert. The tappet has a locking element which includes a sealing element which plunges into the main valve seat of the valve body in a sealing manner for carrying out a sealing function, and an associated solenoid valve. According to the invention, the valve insert is configured as a slotted bushing, having a collar integrated onto the second end of the valve insert in order to increase an outer diameter and a shape stability of the valve insert. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264342 | VALVE CARTRIDGE FOR A SOLENOID VALVE, AND ASSOCIATED SOLENOID VALVE - The invention relates to a valve cartridge for a solenoid valve, having a capsule, a magnetic armature that is movably guided within the capsule, a valve insert that is inserted into the capsule at a first end, and a valve body, which is pressed into a second end of the valve insert and has a main valve seat. The magnetic armature, moved by a generated magnetic force, moves a tappet guided within the valve insert. The tappet has a closing element with a sealing element which plunges into the main valve seat of the valve body in a sealing manner for carrying out a sealing function, and an associated solenoid valve. According to the invention the valve insert is configured as a one-part slotted bushing, and the valve body is configured as a bonnet-shaped bushing. The valve body configured as a bushing is pressed into a second end of the valve insert configured as a slotted bushing such that the main valve seat is disposed within the valve insert. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264343 | CONNECTORS AND VALVES - A combined connector and valve, for example, for connection of an air line to a source of compressed air or to a vacuum source (all for use in an hydraulic fluid line) the connector comprising a one piece housing ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264344 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING KNOB WOBBLE - A gas appliance including a frame and a control knob assembly connected to the frame, the control knob assembly including a gas valve with a valve stem, a control knob attached to the valve stem, and a valve restraint. The valve restraint is substantially fixed relative to the frame and longitudinally disposed substantially between the gas valve and control knob, and is configured to limit lateral movement of the valve stem. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264345 | Conservation Device for Use With a Showerhead - A water, sewer, and gas or electric conservation device for use with a showerhead includes a body portion including an inlet, an outlet, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface adjacent the outlet is threaded and configured to mate with an additional shower component. The inner surface adjacent the inlet is threaded for mating with a water source pipe. A valve element is disposed within the body portion. It includes a port and is pivotable within the body portion between an open position and a closed position. The open position places the inlet and outlet in fluid communication through the valve element and the closed position restricts fluid communication between the inlet and outlet. A pivot axle connects to the valve element and extends from the inner surface of the body to the outer surface. A lever includes a first distal end portion and a first proximal end portion. The first distal end portion rigidly connects to and extends from the axle. A rigid handle has a second distal end portion and a second proximal end portion. The second distal end portion of the handle is pivotably connected to the first proximal end portion of the lever. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264346 | ROTATIONALLY-ACTUATED FLAPPER VALVE AND METHOD - A rotationally actuated flapper valve including a flapper; a sinuous edge perimetrically about the flapper; and a congruous sinuous edge disposed at another component of the valve, the component being rotatable to misalign the congruous sinuous edge with the sinuous edge of the flapper whereby the flapper is urged out of a closed position and method. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264347 | Seal Retainer/Line Centering Clips with Multiple Flange Capability - A wafer-style valve assembly adapted to be coupled between opposing pipeline components having a common centerline secured together by a plurality of longitudinal fasteners includes a substantially cylindrical valve body, a seat retaining plate, and at least one clip. The valve body has a peripheral edge portion and an axial end surface. The seat retaining plate is disposed on the axial end surface. The at least one clip is also disposed on the axial end surface and extends radially outward of the peripheral edge portion. The clip has a radially inward portion and a radially outward portion. The radially inward portion secures the seat retaining plate to the to valve body. The radially outward portion has an edge defining a first recess and a second recess. The first and second recesses are each adapted to accommodate a longitudinal fastener to locate the valve assembly relative to the centerline of the pipeline. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264348 | Dynamic Bore Plug Assembly - The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic control valve assembly with a dynamic bore plug assembly that flexibly dampens valve operation. The disclosure teaches various bore plug assemblies for control valve body that can include a dynamic plug configured to restrict fluid flow out of a control valve bore. The bore plug assemblies are configured to selectively alter compressibility in the control valve bore during operation. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264349 | DOUBLE-DISC GATE VALVE - A double-disc gate valve is provided, the shut-off or valve discs of which are displaceable from an open position into a closed position and vice versa by means of an actuator rod, there being associated with the actuator rod a locking device by means of which the valve discs, together with the actuator rod, are fixable in the closed position. The locking device is movable in the longitudinal direction of the actuator rod relative thereto from an unlocking position into a locking position and vice versa, the locking position being variable in dependence upon the closed position of the valve with predetermined maximum pressing force of the valve discs against the associated valve housing sealing seats. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264350 | VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING A UNITARY VALVE SLEEVE - A valve assembly preferably including a housing having a recess and a flange face and a valve sleeve disposed within the recess. The sleeve preferably includes an annulus having an outer surface and an inner surface that defines a passageway about a central axis, the outer and inner surfaces being radially spaced from one another to define a wall. The wall has a first end portion and a second end portion axially spaced from the first end portion, and homogenous material properties from the first end portion to the second end portion. Preferably, the first end portion defines a lip for supporting the annulus in the recess and further defines a first chamber that encases at least a portion of a first support member. The second end portion preferably defines a flange portion along the outer surface for engaging the flange and further defines a second chamber that encases at least a portion of a second support member. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264351 | FLUID VALVES HAVING ADJUSTABLE SEALING CHARACTERISTICS - Fluid valves having adjustable sealing characteristics are described. An example fluid valve includes a valve body having a flow aperture to enable the flow of fluid therethrough. Additionally, the fluid valve includes a seal surrounding the flow aperture and a sealing member having a shaft extending therefrom. The sealing member is movable relative to the seal and the flow aperture to control the flow of fluid through the flow aperture. Further, the fluid valve includes a support body movably coupled to the valve body and having a passage to receive the shaft. The support body holds the shaft and the sealing member to enable rotation of the shaft and the sealing member relative to the valve body and the seal, and at least one of the support body or the valve body includes at least one elongated opening to enable movement of the support body relative to the valve body to change an amount of engagement between the sealing member and the seal when the fluid valve is in a closed position. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264352 | INORGANIC FIBRE COMPOSITIONS - Melt formed inorganic fibres are disclosed having the compositions: —Al | 2010-10-21 |
20100264353 | THERMAL REGULATING BUILDING MATERIALS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS CONTAINING POLYMERIC PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS - In accordance with one aspect, a thermally regulating construction material comprises a base material and a polymeric phase change material bound to the base material, wherein the base material provides reversible temperature regulation properties to the building construction material. In accordance with another aspect, an insulation material for use in building construction comprises a base material and a polymeric phase change material bound to the base material, wherein the base material provides reversible temperature regulation properties to the insulation material. The base material may be selected from the group consisting of foam insulation, loose fill insulation, and batted insulation. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264354 | PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC COMPOSITION | 2010-10-21 |
20100264355 | PIEZOELECTRIC CERAMIC COMPOSITION AND PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT MADE BY USING THE SAME - The present invention provides a piezoelectric ceramic composition having a high thermal resistance and a high piezoelectric distortion constant and a piezoelectric element using the piezoelectric ceramic composition. The piezoelectric ceramic composition of the present invention contains Na, Bi, Ti, Cr and O, wherein the content ratio of Na, Bi, Ti and Cr in terms of oxides thereof falls within the following composition range: aNa | 2010-10-21 |
20100264356 | MICROWAVE-HEATABLE THERMOPLASTICS HAVING A SELECTED HEATING RATE - A method of formulating a microwave-heatable thermoplastic composition designed to have a selected heating rate. The method may include: selecting at least one of a microwave receptive additive, a microwave receptive additive particle size, and a concentration of the microwave receptive additive; selecting at least two inputs selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polymer composition, a microwave power, an electric field strength, a maximum allowable temperature of the thermoplastic polymer composition, a processing temperature of the thermoplastic polymer composition, and a thermal diffusivity of the thermoplastic polymer composition; and mixing a microwave receptive additive with a thermoplastic polymer to form the microwave-heatable thermoplastic composition having a selected heating rate based on the selecting at least one and the selecting at least two. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264357 | MAGNETIC SHEET - A magnetic sheet containing a binder, a magnetic powder, and a fire retardant, wherein the fire retardant contains at least one of a silicon atom-containing melamine cyanurate and a carboxylic acid amide-containing melamine cyanurate. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264358 | IN-SITU GROWTH OF MAGNETIC METAL NANOPARTICLES IN A MATRIX - Provided is a method for in-situ coating a substrate or matrix with magnetic metal nanoparticles. A metal salt, which may be organic or inorganic, is introduced into a solution of liquid polyol. In the presence of mechanical stirring and heat, a reduction process occurs wherein the magnetic metal nanoparticles precipitate out of solution and deposit or attach to one or more surfaces of the substrate. The concentration of reaction precursors, combined with the polyol, may be varied to control the size and shape of the magnetic nanoparticles. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264359 | BIOCIDAL MIXTURES - The present invention relates to biocidal mixtures containing at least one biocide that is not a polyamine and at least one polyamine, and also to the use of the abovementioned biocidal mixtures in material protection. A special aspect of the invention relates in addition to a method for decolorizing and/or preventing discolorations of pyrithione-containing industrial materials by polyamines. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264360 | Use of oxidants for the processing of semiconductor wafers, use of a composition and composition therefore - The present invention relates to the use of at least one oxidant, selected from peracids, in compositions for the processing of semiconductor wafers, in particular for the cleaning and chemical mechanical polishing of semiconductor wafers. The present invention also relates to the use of a composition and composition therefore. The use of the oxidants of the invention leads to a good efficacy while limiting/avoiding the corrosion of the substrate. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264361 | SOLID COMPOSITION FOR TREATING WATER - Solid water treatment compositions are provided comprising (a) a halogen-containing source; (b) a boron-containing source; and (c) a polyphosphate-containing source. Methods for their use are also provided. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264362 | Method of producing trichlorosilane (TCS) rich Chlorosilane product stably from a fluidized gas phase reactor (FBR) and the structure of the reactor - A fluidized bed reactor (FBR) for producing chlorosilane mixture, which has high contents of tri-chlorosilane (TCS), by hydro chlorination of metallurgical silicon (MGSI) and a method of producing high contents of TCS stably with the FBR is disclosed. A cooling jacket, which surrounds the lower reactor section, combined with inert initial charging material, which does not react with HCl during the reaction at a temperature of above 300° C. and pressure of above 5 bar, controls the extreme exothermal heat of the reaction. In addition to this, combination of an optimized gas distributor and a feeder that can feed the metallurgical silicon with accuracy of ±5% enabled to realize uniform temperature profile within the reaction zone within ±1 degree ° C. deviation at 350° C. of average reaction temperature and at 5 bar of reaction pressure. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264363 | ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL POWDER WITH SIZE DEPENDENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO PREPARE THE SAME - The present invention relates to a powderous electrode active material of lithium transition metal oxide Li | 2010-10-21 |
20100264364 | METHOD OF BUILDING VISCOSITY AND VISCOELASTICITY IN SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS BY ADDING NANOPARTICLES AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The invention comprises a method of enhancing viscosity and/or viscoelasticity of surfactant solution using nanoparticles. The particle allow a formulator to tailor-make a solution of defined rheology (viscosity and/or viscoelasticity) using nanoparticles to control these properties. Further, the particles allow independent control of each of the variable and further allow the variable to be controlled without use of additional surfactants, polymer and other components traditionally used for this end. The invention also comprises compositions thereof. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264365 | MISCIBILITY OF OTHERWISE IMMISCIBLE COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a novel method for compatibilizing, i.e. improving miscibility of, otherwise immiscible organic materials highly useful in the fibers industry, as well as the compatibilized product of the method. These compatibilized products are stable in the liquid phase at temperatures ranging from about 40° C. to about 200° C. The method involves use of a glycol derived from polymerization of alkylene oxide and tetrahydrofuran, the alkylene oxide having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, i.e. poly(tetramethylene-co-alkyleneether) glycol, in the mixture. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264366 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING COLLOIDS AND THEIR PRECURSORS FROM IRON CHLORIDE SOLUTIONS - The disclosure provides a process for removing phosphorus-containing colloids and their precursors from an iron chloride solution comprising: (a) heating the iron chloride solution comprising impurities selected from the group consisting of phosphorus-containing colloid, phosphorus-containing colloid precursor, and mixtures thereof, at a temperature of about 100° C. to about 300° C., at least autogenous pressure and for a period of time sufficient to transform the impurities into a filterable solid; and (b) separating the solid from the iron chloride solution. In one embodiment, the iron chloride solution is a byproduct of the chloride process for making titanium dioxide. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264367 | Polymerizable liquid crystal compound, liquid crystal composition, and polymer - The compound of the present invention is represented by the formula (1). In the formula (1), R | 2010-10-21 |
20100264368 | LIQUID CRYSTAL MOLECULES COMPRISING HYDROAZULENE STRUCTURES - Liquid Crystal Molecules Comprising Hydroazulene Structures Compounds of formula (I); R | 2010-10-21 |
20100264369 | Hot Melt Wetness Indicator Adhesive Composition Containing UV Fluorescent Agent - A wetness indicating adhesive composition comprising an adhesive base composition incorporating a fluorescing agent in the adhesive base composition that only fluoresces when wet, and not when dry. In one embodiment, the adhesive base composition may be composed of water soluble, or at least partially water soluble, components, and in another embodiment the adhesive base composition may be composed of water sensitive components as for example one or more water insoluble polymers and a surfactant. The fluorescing agent can either be dissolved or dispersed in the adhesive base composition, and is preferably a water soluble fluorescing agent that becomes visible under ultraviolet light only when an article such as a disposable diaper becomes wet. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264370 | POLYMER COMPRISING PHENYL PYRIDINE UNITS - The invention relates to a polymer comprising structural unit of formula I: | 2010-10-21 |
20100264371 | COMPOSITION INCLUDING QUANTUM DOTS, USES OF THE FOREGOING, AND METHODS - One aspect of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a host material including quantum dots and one or more of the following additives: a UV absorbing dye; a humectant; an occlusant; a terpene; a surfactant; an antioxidant; a pigment; a fragrance; a fatty acid ester emulsifier; a fatty acid ester; a high molecular weight alcohol; an oxygen scavenger; a fatty alcohol; a silicone fluid; and a hydrocarbon oil. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a particle comprising a composition of the invention, a powder comprising a particle of the invention, a formulation including a composition of the invention, a coating including a composition of the invention, a taggant including a composition of the invention, a device including a composition of the invention, a method for making a composition of the invention, and other products and applications utilizing a composition of the invention. In a preferred embodiment, a quantum dot comprises a light-emissive semiconductor nanocrystal. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264372 | Method of Concentrating Hydrochloric Acid - A method for producing concentrated HCl vapor from an aqueous solution of HCl, including: (a) introducing an aqueous feed liquor to an evaporation chamber containing a mother liquor, the feed liquor having an initial, super-azeotropic HCl concentration; (b) directly contacting a liquor of these liquors with a heat-laden heat transfer fluid, to transfer heat from the fluid; (c) utilizing the heat to evaporate HCl, within the chamber, to produce the concentrated HCl vapor and to produce the mother liquor, the mother liquor including an aqueous phase having a reduced concentration of HCl, with respect to the initial HCl concentration; (d) subjecting the mother liquor to a liquid-liquid separation to produce a liquid phase containing HCl, and another liquid phase containing the heat transfer fluid in a heat-depleted state, with respect to the heat transfer fluid in step (b); (e) heating the heat transfer fluid in the heat-depleted state, to regenerate the heat-laden heat transfer fluid, and (f) returning this heat transfer fluid to step (b). | 2010-10-21 |
20100264373 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A HYDROGEN-CONTAINING PRODUCT GAS - A process for producing a hydrogen-containing product gas by catalytic steam-hydrocarbon reforming with an overall steam-to-carbon molar ratio between 1.5 and 2.4 for the process. The process stream is reacted in at least two prereformers prior to reaction in catalyst-containing tubes in a top-fired reformer furnace. The process stream is reacted adiabatically in the first prereformer, while the process stream is heated prior to being introduced into the second prereformer and/or the second prereformer is heated. The process avoids carbon formation on the catalyst in the catalyst-containing tubes in the primary reformer. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264374 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEQUESTERING CARBON DIOXIDE FROM A SPENT GAS - A method and apparatus for sequestering carbon dioxide from a waste gas and reusing it as a recycled gas without emissions concerns, including: given a gas source divided into a process gas and a waste gas: mixing the process gas with a hydrocarbon and feeding a resulting feed gas into a reformer for reforming the feed gas and forming a reducing gas; and feeding at least a portion of the waste gas into a carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the waste gas and forming a carbon dioxide lean gas that is mixed with the reducing gas. Optionally, the method also includes feeding at least a portion of the waste gas into the carbon dioxide scrubber for removing at least some carbon dioxide from the waste gas and forming a fuel gas after the addition of a hydrocarbon that is fed into the reformer. Optionally, the gas source and the reducing gas are associated with a direct reduction process for converting iron oxide to metallic iron in a reduction furnace that utilizes the reducing gas, optionally after some modification, and produces the gas source. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264375 | Co-assembly method and co-assembled structures made thereby - A co-assembly method includes, in an aqueous polyelectrolyte composition comprising: (a) a first polyelectrolyte dispersed in the composition and having a net electric charge of a first polarity, (b)a second polyelectrolyte dispersed in the composition and having a net electric charge of a second polarity, wherein the second polarity is opposite the first polarity, and (c)an electrolyte dissolved in the composition in a concentration effective to prevent co-assembly of the polyelectrolytes, the step of allowing co-assembly of the polyelectrolytes by: (1) decreasing the concentration of the electrolyte, or (2) forming an interface between the aqueous polyelectrolyte composition and a surface of a solid substrate or of a second liquid phase, wherein the surface has an affinity for at least one of the polyelectrolytes, or (3) decreasing the concentration of the electrolyte and forming such an interface. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264376 | Process for preparing an elastomeric composite material with a high content of nanotubes - The present invention relates to a process for preparing, in a co-kneader, a composite material containing a thermosetting elastomeric resin base and carbon nanotubes. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264377 | NANOSCALE CRYSTALLINE SILICON POWDER - An aggregated crystalline silicon powder with a BET surface area of 20 to 150 m | 2010-10-21 |
20100264378 | PHOTOSENSITIVE COMPOSITION, TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM, DISPLAY ELEMENT AND INTEGRATED SOLAR BATTERY - A photosensitive composition including a random copolymer formed through copolymerization of at least one compound represented by the following General Formula (1) and another monomer having an unsaturated bond, a photosensitive compound, and a nanowire structure: | 2010-10-21 |
20100264379 | POROUS METAL OXIDE AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Porous metal oxides are provided. The porous metal oxides are prepared by heat treating a coordination polymer. A method of preparing the porous metal oxide is also provided. According to the method, the shape of the particles of the metal oxide can be easily controlled, and the shape and distribution of pores of the porous metal oxide can be adjusted. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264380 | Organometallic complexes - The present disclosure relates to organometallic complexes and electronic devices containing the complexes. The complexes have the formula MY | 2010-10-21 |
20100264381 | OXIDES HAVING HIGH ENERGY DENSITIES - The present invention generally relates to certain oxide materials having relatively high energy and/or power densities. Various aspects of the invention are directed to oxide materials having a structure B | 2010-10-21 |
20100264382 | FLUORINE-SUBSTITUTED PERYLENES FOR COLOUR FILTERS IN LCDS - Use of fluorine-substituted perylenes in colour filters for liquid-crystal displays. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264383 | Uv Absorbing Composition - A UV absorbing polymeric composition has an E | 2010-10-21 |
20100264384 | Furniture Lifter - A lifter of furniture and other loads has a wheel-mounted base comprising a plurality of radially extending beams and a transversely mounted, planar support structure. One of the beams lies within the plane defined by the support structure. The support structure has a bracket extending transversely away from the floor surface and adapted to accept a telescoping support in a sliding fit. The telescoping support lies in the plane of the support structure and is adapted to engage a bottom surface of a furniture load and urge it vertically upward relative to the floor surface. The telescoping support and/or the bracket have at least one transverse bore therewithin to accept a cotter pin therethrough as a locking mechanism. The telescoping support is urged upward by a jack mechanism which may be removable for use with other lifters once the telescoping support is locked into position relative to the bracket. Furniture or other loads may be completely supported on a plurality of such lifters such that the lifters and the load may be moved freely across the floor surface as a unit. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264385 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF LIFTING AND MOVING OBJECTS - An apparatus and method of lifting and moving an object is disclosed. The apparatus includes a main frame. The main frame includes a mounting surface, a first angle plate, and a second angle plate. The mounting surface has a horizontal section and a vertical section. The first angle plate is coupled to a first wheel plate and the second angle plate is coupled to a second wheel plate. The apparatus also includes a lift and lock bar for raising and lowering the object. The mounting surface includes slots for receiving the object and retainers for preventing the object from sliding off the mounting surface. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264386 | Pneumatic Apparatus For Use In Lifting And Installing Garbage Disposers - Pneumatic apparatus is disclosed for installing a garbage disposer under a kitchen sink which comprises a base structure and an inflatable, air-tight bellows which is attached to the top of the base structure. The bellows is expandable between a deflated position and an inflated position. Pneumatic apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises inflation/deflation apparatus which is disposed in the base structure for supplying air to the bellows to permit it to expand to its inflated position and for removing air from the bellows to permit the bellows to contract to its deflated position. A platform is provided which is attached to the top of the bellows for receiving the garbage disposer which is to be installed. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264387 | Partition Lifter - A wall partition lifter has a vertically extending support beam, a sleeve that is freely slidable therearound and has a ledge extending transversely outwardly from one side. An engagement protuberance extends transversely outwardly from a second side. The engagement protuberance engages and vertically supports the wall partition and may comprise a series of hooks adapted to engage complementary slots in the wall partition, and/or a foot plate for supporting a bottom surface of the wall partition. The support beam has a base with a lip that extends beyond one side thereof. An extension actuator such as a jack may be positioned on the lip and engage the underside of the ledge such that when the jack is extended, the sleeve extends vertically, elevating the wall partition. A plurality of bores in the support beam provide a locking mechanism together with a cotter pin to prevent the sleeve from descending beyond a desired elevation, even when the jack is retracted and/or removed. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264388 | METAL FENCE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A fencing assembly is adapted to be positioned between a pair of posts and mounted to the posts. The fencing assembly includes a plurality of pickets and a plurality of rails extending transverse to the pickets. Optionally, sliding covers are provided for concealing the connection between the pickets and the rails. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264389 | MODULAR STACKABLE FENCE APPARATUS - A unitary stackable fence module having end assemblies and span members is provided for forming a perimeter fence having an inwardly inclined profile. A right angle end support has vertical and horizontal members and an angle arm, spaced from and attached to a side edge of the vertical and horizontal members adjacent the span members. The unique arrangement permits a plurality of fence modules to be stacked for transport or storage. Loops formed on the vertical members permit pivotal pinning of fence modules together to form perimeter fences of any polygonal shape. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264390 | SAFETY RAILING FOR EXCAVATED AREAS - A guard rail that mounts to a trench shield or shore. Trench shields and shores are used to maintain the patency of excavated areas. The length and/or spacing of the panels of the guard rail system can be adjusted to match the upper dimensions of a trench shield or shore to which the guard rail system can be mounted. The guard rail comprises panels that are readily assembled and disassembled, permitting ready reconfiguration, and permitting the system to be collapsed into a small area for storage and transportation. Use of the present invention does not require additional space around an excavated area or opening in which the system is mounted. A connection fitting for workers and equipments is provided on the rail system, as the secure attachment of the system to a trench shield or shore can be utilized to provide a convenient and secure means by which to workers and their equipment can be readily tracked and facilitates rescue if needed. An access gate is included in one panel to provide for convenient and safe ingress and egress while maintaining a secure barrier about the perimeter of an excavated area. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264391 | EPI SUBSTRATE WITH LOW DOPED EPI LAYER AND HIGH DOPED SI SUBSTRATE LAYER FOR MEDIA GROWTH ON EPI AND LOW CONTACT RESISTANCE TO BACK-SIDE SUBSTRATE - The fabrication of seek-scan probe (SSP) memory devices involves processing on both-sides of a wafer. However, there are temperature restrictions on the mover circuitry side of the wafer and doping level constrains for either side of wafer. Using a low doped EPI layer on a highly doped substrate solves this issue and provides good STO growth. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264392 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A nonvolatile memory device includes via holes ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264393 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A nonvolatile memory device of the present invention comprises a substrate ( | 2010-10-21 |
20100264394 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a semiconductor memory including: a first MOS transistor having two diffusion layers formed in a semiconductor substrate; a second MOS transistor which is formed in the semiconductor substrate and has one of the two diffusion layers of the first MOS transistor as a common diffusion layer for the first and second MOS transistors; and a variable resistance element which is formed between side wall insulating films formed at respective side walls of a first gate electrode of the first MOS transistor and a second gate electrode of the second MOS transistor and is connected to the common diffusion layer. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264395 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY STRUCTURES AND METHODS - Methods, devices, and systems associated with phase change memory structures are described herein. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce thermal crosstalk associated with phase change memory cells, which can provide various benefits including improved data reliability and retention and decreased read and/or write times, among various other benefits. One or more embodiments can reduce the number of processing steps associated with providing local interconnects to phase change memory arrays. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264396 | RING-SHAPED ELECTRODE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME - An electrode structure and a method for manufacturing an integrated circuit electrode includes forming a bottom electrode comprising a pipe-shaped member, filled with a conductive material such as n-doped silicon, and having a ring-shaped top surface. A disc-shaped insulating member is formed on the top of the pipe-shaped member by oxidizing the conductive fill. A layer of programmable resistance material, such as a phase change material, is deposited in contact with the top surface of the pipe-shaped member. A top electrode in contact with the layer of programmable resistance material. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264397 | MEMRISTIVE DEVICE WITH A BI-METALLIC ELECTRODE - A memristive device having a bimetallic electrode includes a memristive matrix, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode is in electrical contact with the memristive matrix and the second electrode is in electrical contact with the memristive matrix and an underlying layer. At least one of the first and second electrodes is a bimetallic electrode which includes a conducting layer and a metallic layer. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264398 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION METHOD FOR THE INCORPORATION OF NITROGEN INTO MATERIALS INCLUDING GERMANIUM AND ANTIMONY - A chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method for depositing materials including germanium (Ge), antimony (Sb) and nitrogen (N) which, in some embodiments, has the ability to fill high aspect ratio openings is provided. The CVD method of the instant invention permits for the control of nitrogen-doped GeSb stoichiometry over a wide range of values and the inventive method is performed at a substrate temperature of less than 400° C., which makes the inventive method compatible with existing interconnect processes and materials. In some embodiments, the inventive method is a non-selective CVD process, which means that the nitrogen-doped GeSb materials are deposited equally well on insulating and non-insulating materials. In other embodiments, a selective CVD process is provided in which the nitrogen-doped GeSb materials are deposited only on regions of a substrate in a metal which is capable of forming an eutectic alloy with germanium. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264399 | METHOD OF FABRICATING NANOSIZED FILAMENTARY CARBON DEVICES OVER A RELATIVELY LARGE-AREA - Nanosized filamentary carbon structures (CNTs) nucleating over a catalyzed surface may be grown in an up-right direction reaching a second surface, spaced from the first surface, without the need of applying any external voltage source bias. The growth process may be inherently self-stopping, upon reaching a significant population of grown CNTs on the second surface. A gap between the two surfaces may be defined for CNT devices being simultaneously fabricated by common integrated circuit integration techniques. The process includes finding that for separation gaps of up to a hundred or more nanometers, a difference between the respective work functions of the materials delimiting the gap space, for example, different metallic materials or a doped semiconductor of different dopant concentration or type, may produce an electric field intensity orienting the growth of nucleated CNTs from the surface of one of the materials toward the surface of the other material. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264400 | White light emitting device - A light emitting device (LED) may include a first semiconductor layer; an active layer formed on the first semiconductor layer and configured to generate first light having a first wavelength; a second semiconductor layer, formed on the active layer; and a plurality of semiconductor nano-structures arranged apart from each other and formed on the second semiconductor layer. The nano-structures may be configured to at least partially absorb the first light and emit second light having a second wavelength different from the first wavelength. | 2010-10-21 |
20100264401 | MICRO-PIXEL ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - An ultra-violet light-emitting diode (LED) array, | 2010-10-21 |