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Substrate Processing Apparatus and Substrate Mount Table Used in the Apparatus

Disclosed is a susceptor which achieves uniform temperature distribution of a wafer placed on the susceptor, and also disclosed is a substrate processing apparatus provided with the susceptor. An annular recess 12a is formed in an intermediate portion between the central portion and the peripheral portion of a wafer support surface of the susceptor 12. Due to the provision of the recess, the substrate heating effect by thermal radiation from the susceptor is suppressed in the intermediate portion. The geometrical dimension of the recess is determined taking the chamber internal pressure into consideration.
Owner:TOKYO ELECTRON LTD

Noninvasive Diagnostic System

A method for diagnosing a joint condition includes in one embodiment: creating a 3d model of the patient specific bone; registering the patient's bone with the bone model; tracking the motion of the patient specific bone through a range of motion; selecting a database including empirical mathematical descriptions of the motion of a plurality actual bones through ranges of motion; and comparing the motion of the patient specific bone to the database.
Owner:JOINTVUE

Multi-ply paper towel with absorbent core

A multi-ply absorbent sheet of cellulosic fiber with continuous outer surfaces is provided an absorbent core between the outer surfaces. The absorbent core includes a non-woven fiber network having: (i) a plurality of pileated fiber enriched regions of relatively high local basis weight interconnected by way of (ii) a plurality of lower local basis weight linking regions whose fiber orientation is biased along the direction between pileated regions interconnected thereby, and (iii) a plurality of fiber-deprived cellules between the fiber enriched and linking regions, also being characterized by a local basis weight lower than the fiber enriched regions. The cellules provide a sponge-like internal structure of low fiber density regions.
Owner:GPCP IP HLDG LLC

Thrombectomy and soft debris removal device

ActiveUS20050240146A1Efficient removalMinimize associated blood lossStentsBalloon catheterBiological bodyHigh rate
A device suitable for removing material from a living being is provided, featuring an infusate pump, and an aspiration pump, both powered by a motor. The aspiration pump and infusate pump preferably feature a helical pumping mechanism, and operate at a high rate of rotation, thereby ensuring adequate pumping performance and flexibility. Additionally, a narrow crossing profile is maintained, ensuring that the device may reach more tortuous regions of the vasculature.
Owner:SPECTRANETICS

Magnetically-levitated blood pump with optimization method enabling miniaturization

A magnetically-levitated blood pump with an optimization method that enables miniaturization and supercritical operation. The blood pump includes an optimized annular blood gap that increases blood flow and also provides a reduction in bearing stiffness among the permanent magnet bearings. Sensors are configured and placed optimally to provide space savings for the motor and magnet sections of the blood pump. Rotor mass is increased by providing permanent magnet placement deep within the rotor enabled by a draw rod configuration.
Owner:WORLD HEART +1

Organic electroluminescent device

An organic electroluminescence device comprising a cathode, an anode and at least one layer comprising a phosphorescent light emitting material and a host material which is sandwiched between the cathode and the anode and further comprising an electron injecting layer which is adhered to the light emitting layer and is capable of transporting electrons, wherein an ionization potential of the host material is 5.9 eV or smaller, and wherein an energy gap of the electron transporting material in the electron injecting layer is smaller than that of the host material in the light emitting layer or wherein a triplet energy of the electron transporting material in the electron injecting layer is smaller than that of the host material in the light emitting layer. It emits phosphorescent light with enhanced efficiency because it comprises a light emitting layer and an electron injecting layer both satisfying specified condition and employs a light emitting layer capable of electron transporting.
Owner:IDEMITSU KOSAN CO LTD

Cooking apparatus

ActiveUS7412922B2Low volume usageReadily removedDeep fat fryersDeep fryingControl unit
A cooking apparatus, as in a domestic fryer, includes a stacked shell, cooking pot and basket combination. A heater element extends into the cooking pot and has a generally horizontal portion suspended above the pot bottom and supported by a support platform as in a volume reduction step-in region in the cooking pot and / or a removable basket support platform. The pot holds sufficient cooking fluid to provide for deep frying large food items as in a whole turkey (e.g., 3.63 Kg to 8.16 Kg). An embodiment includes a drain spigot with adjustable drain spigot cover assembly. The heating device includes a combination control unit and heating element that is releasably supported by the shell with a fail-safe electrical disconnect connection. The basket support platform and one or more temperature sensors are connected to the heating element and thus removable as well. The cooking pot has an edge recess for receipt of the heating element and for pot drainage.
Owner:MASTERBUILT MFG LLC

Battery pack and battery pack separator

The battery pack includes plural battery cells 1, and insulating separators 10 disposed between adjacent battery cells 1, where the plurality of battery cells 1 are disposed in a stacked configuration with a prescribed gap between adjacent battery cells 1. A separator 10 has a plural gas channels that enable the flow of cooling gas. The gas channels have cooling gas entranceways and exit ways, which open at the sides of the battery block formed by the stacked battery cells 1. A separator 10 has cut sections formed to position the entranceways and exit ways of the gas channels inward from the sides of the battery block. This allows cooling gas near entranceways and exit ways to be smoothly introduced to, and exhausted from the gas channels, and reduces cooling gas pressure losses in those regions.
Owner:SANYO ELECTRIC CO LTD

High clearance vehicle

A high clearance vehicle includes a walking beam frame and an independent suspension. The frame consists of a main frame, A-shaped frames, a main truss, leg braces, and an axle. Pins which are used to join each A-shaped frame and leg braces to the main truss act as pivot points, as does the pin that attaches the axle to the main frame. Each leg brace may connect to each A-shaped frame by an elastic member to provide the independent suspension. Legs are at each corner of the frame. At the bottom of each leg is a wheel hub mount with a wheel drive assembly operably connected to a wheel for propelling the vehicle. At the top of the front legs are tapered kingpins which carry segmented thrust washers having a knob and receiving portion. A boom having extension arms and spray nozzles may also be attached. The walking beam frame may include a crab steering device which shifts the rear axle off-center so that the vehicle dog legs. A hinge stacked assembly includes a self-cleaning screen, a condenser, oil cooler, and a radiator. Angled hinges allow a door to be opened away from the vehicle and the rear tire so that the stacked assembly is easily accessible to maintenance. A knee action suspension may also provide independent suspension to the vehicle. The boom may have upper and lower lift arms. An elastic member may be provided for supporting the lower lift arm.
Owner:CNH IND AMERICA LLC

Illumination device, method of assembling illumination device, and liquid crystal display device

There is provided an illumination device equipped with a light guide plate, a light source unit having a plurality of point like light sources for supplying light to the light guide plate and a light source holding member for holding the point like light sources, the light source unit being disposed to oppose an edge face of the light guide plate, and a housing for holding the light guide plate and the light source unit. The light source unit is constituted so as to be inserted in and extracted from the housing by a slide mechanism that can be slid along the edge face of the light guide plate, and the light source unit is equipped with a spacer for assuring a gap between the edge face of the light guide plate and the light sources at a slide insertion side end of the light source unit with respect to the housing when the light source unit is slidingly inserted in the housing.
Owner:EPSON IMAGING DEVICES CORP +1

Control system for variable-cylinder internal combustion engine

A control system for a variable-cylinder internal combustion engine, which is capable of attaining excellent fuel economy by executing a partial-cylinder operation mode as long as possible, while suppressing vibration and noise during the partial-cylinder operation mode. A control system switches the operation mode of a variable-cylinder internal combustion engine between an all-cylinder operation mode in which all of a plurality of cylinders (#1 to #3, and #4 to #6) are put in operation, and a partial-cylinder operation mode in which some (#1 to #3) of the plurality of cylinders are deactivated. During the partial-cylinder operation mode, the control system 1 calculates a degree-of-continuation parameter SDTQCSNH indicative of a degree of continuation of a state where detected load TQECMDF on the engine is within a predetermined range of load between a first reference value TQCSNH and a second reference value TQCSEH smaller than the first reference value (steps 10 to 13), and determines whether or not the operation mode should be switched to the all-cylinder operation mode, based on the degree-of-continuation parameter SDTQCSNH (step 14).
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

Cooking utensil

The invention provides a cooking utensil. The cooking utensil comprises an outer pot, a temperature controller, an elastic part and a heating disc. Guide holes are formed in the outer pot, the temperature controller is put in the outer pot, supporting legs are arranged at the bottom of a shell of the temperature controller, and the supporting legs penetrate through the guide holes. The elastic part is arranged between the shell and the outer pot, and the upper end and the lower end of the elastic part abut against the shell and the inner bottom wall of the outer pot respectively. The heating disc is arranged in the outer pot and covers the temperature controller, a receding hole is formed in the heating disc, and the top of the temperature controller can protrude out of the receding hole.The supporting legs make contact with the guide holes tangentially, and the sizes of the cross sections of the guide holes are larger than those of the cross sections of the supporting legs. Accordingto the cooking utensil, the supporting legs make contact with the guide holes tangentially, and the sizes of the cross sections of the guide holes are larger than those of the cross sections of the supporting legs, it is effectively avoided that a main temperature controller greatly rubs with an outer pot in the moving process, so that the main temperature controller is jammed, thus, the problemof jamming of the temperature controller is conveniently and effectively solved, and the cooking utensil is simple in structure and beneficial for popularization.
Owner:FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA ELECTRICAL HEATING APPLIANCES MFG CO LTD

Control system for variable-cylinder internal combustion engine

A control system for a variable-cylinder internal combustion engine, which is capable of attaining excellent fuel economy by executing a partial-cylinder operation mode as long as possible, while suppressing vibration and noise during the partial-cylinder operation mode. A control system switches the operation mode of a variable-cylinder internal combustion engine between an all-cylinder operation mode in which all of a plurality of cylinders (#1 to #3, and #4 to #6) are put in operation, and a partial-cylinder operation mode in which some (#1 to #3) of the plurality of cylinders are deactivated. During the partial-cylinder operation mode, the control system 1 calculates a degree-of-continuation parameter SDTQCSNH indicative of a degree of continuation of a state where detected load TQECMDF on the engine is within a predetermined range of load between a first reference value TQCSNH and a second reference value TQCSEH smaller than the first reference value (steps 10 to 13), and determines whether or not the operation mode should be switched to the all-cylinder operation mode, based on the degree-of-continuation parameter SDTQCSNH (step 14).
Owner:HONDA MOTOR CO LTD

Expanded carbon fiber product and composite using the same

In an expanded carbon fiber product according to the present invention, a number of hexagonal carbon layers in the shape of a cup having no bottom are stacked. At least part of edges of the hexagonal carbon layers is exposed at an outer surface or inner surface of the expanded carbon fiber product. At least part of gaps between the hexagonal carbon layers is larger than the gaps between the hexagonal carbon layers at the time of vapor growth.
Owner:GSI CREOS CORP +1

Semiconductor device, power circuit, and manufacturing mkethod of semiconductor device

The semiconductor device includes a first conductive layer over a substrate; an oxide semiconductor layer which covers the first conductive layer; a second conductive layer in a region which is not overlapped with the first conductive layer over the oxide semiconductor layer; an insulating layer which covers the oxide semiconductor layer and the second conductive layer; and a third conductive layer in a region including at least a region which is not overlapped with the first conductive layer or the second conductive layer over the insulating layer.
Owner:SEMICON ENERGY LAB CO LTD

Water-based ultra-thin fire-retardant coating for steel structures and preparation method of fire-retardant coating

The invention discloses a water-based ultra-thin fire-retardant coating for steel structures. The fire-retardant coating comprises components as follows: a binder emulsion, an intumescent flame retardant system, filler, deionized water and additives, wherein the additives comprise a dispersing agent, an antifoaming agent, a mold inhibitor, an anti-flash-rust agent, a coalescing agent, a leveling agent and a thickener; the intumescent flame retardant system comprises a dehydration catalyst, a carbonizing agent and a foaming agent. The invention further designs a preparation method of the water-based ultra-thin fire-retardant coating for the steel structures. The components are mixed sequentially to be prepared into the water-based ultra-thin fire-retardant coating for the steel structures in a vertical sand mill and a dispersing tank. The prepared coating is large in adhesive force, high in hardness, good in fireproof property, good in anti-scratch performance and excellent in weather resistance and water resistance, the surface layer of the coating is fine and smooth, the decoration performance is improved significantly, and the preparation method is low in energy consumption and has the advantages that the harm to human bodies and the pollution to the environment during preparation are small and the like.
Owner:JIANGSU MARINE VICTORY COATING

Flat knitting machine having a yarn feeding system

InactiveUS6021651AModerate interferenceReliable feedingFlat-bed knitting machinesYarnEngineering
Plural carrier rails are arranged radially relative to a trick gap, and yarn carriers are made to run on the rails. In the yarn carrier, a feeder rod is mounted on a yarn rod guide so that the the rod can slide up and down. The feeder rod is pushed up by a spring coil, and the feeder rod is pushed down by a catching member toward the trick gap.
Owner:SHIMA SEIKI MFG LTD

Preparation method of graphene/g-C3N4 compound photocatalyst

The invention relates to a preparation method of a graphene / g-C3N4 compound photocatalyst, and adopts a high temperature decomposition method to prepare the graphene / g-C3N4 compound photocatalyst. The method comprises the following steps of (1) preparing g-C3N4 powder by adopting concentrated hydrochloric acid melamine through high temperature decomposition; (2) synthesizing high specific surface area graphite oxide by adopting an improved Hummers method, stripping the graphite oxide in an ultrasound manner, removing the graphene with the low oxidation degree through centrifugation, finally extracting a supernatant liquid, drying, and preparing polarity graphene oxide powder; and (3) uniformly mixing the prepared graphene oxide powder and the g-C3N4 through a high energy ball grinder to dissolve in hydrazine hydrate, and preparing the graphene / g-C3N4 compound photocatalyst with a high photocatalytic activity. The preparation method provided by the invention has the advantages that a raw material is cheap, the technology is simple and convenient and the like, and the prepared compound photocatalyst has the wide application prospect on the fields such as wastewater treatment and gas purification.
Owner:JIANGSU YUEDA NEW MATERIALS TECH

Photovoltaic Cells of Si-Nanocrystals with Multi-Band Gap and Applications in a Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon Thin Film Transistor Panel

ActiveUS20090009675A1High photovoltaic efficiencyWavelength tuneabilityFinal product manufacturePhotometryMulti bandNanocrystalline silicon
One aspect of the present invention relates to a photovoltaic cell. In one embodiment, the photovoltaic cell includes a first conductive layer, an N-doped semiconductor layer formed on the first conductive layer, a first silicon layer formed on the N-doped semiconductor layer, a nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si) layer formed on a first silicon layer, a second silicon layer formed on the nc-Si layer, a P-doped semiconductor layer on the second silicon layer, and a second conductive layer formed on the P-doped semiconductor layer, where one of the first silicon layer and the second silicon layer is formed of amorphous silicon, and the other of the first silicon layer and the second silicon layer formed of polycrystalline silicon.
Owner:AU OPTRONICS CORP

Abradable coating system

An abradable coating system (2-8) for a turbine or a compressor is proposed has at least one layer of woven or non-woven tissue (15) or foam made of: ceramic, glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic-metal composite and combinations thereof. A free-standing preformed element (18) has at least one layer of such a woven or non-woven tissue or foam is filled with fillers and / or binder. A method prepares such a system. Finally, a method for the repair of an abradable coating portion of a turbine or the compressor component (9) includes in a first optional step that the damaged portion is at least partly removed and / or cleaned and / or surface treated, and in a second step at least one free-standing preformed abradable coating element (18) or a complete abradable coating system is attached to the component (9), preferably by using a matrix, wherein for example only a center part (2) or a fraction of a center part (2) is replaced.
Owner:ANSALDO ENERGIA SWITZERLAND AG

Floating packing ring assembly

InactiveUS20120027582A1Altered surface topographyBig gapEngine sealsPump componentsVariable lengthEngineering
A packing ring assembly for use between a rotating and a stationary component in a turbomachine is disclosed, the assembly including an arcuate packing ring casing, an arcuate packing ring segment positioned at least partially within the packing ring casing, and a resistance component configured to allow movement of the packing ring segment in an axial direction, relative to the rotating component, between a first and second position in response to a pressure condition. In one embodiment, the resistance component allows movement when the pressure condition comprises approximately 30% of the turbomachine load. Also disclosed is an altered surface topography of the rotating component to accommodate variable length teeth extending from the packing ring segment, such that when the packing ring segment is in the first position, a clearance between the packing ring segment and the rotating component is larger than when the packing ring segment is in the second position.
Owner:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO

Torsion spring probe contactor design

The present invention relates to a probe for making electrical connection to a contact pad on a microelectronic device. A foot having a length, a thickness, a width, a proximal end, and a distal end, is connected to a substrate. The length of the foot is greater than its width. A torsion bar having a length, a width, a thickness, a proximal end, and a distal end, is connected to the distal end of the foot at the proximal end of torsion bar. The torsion bar lies in a first plane. A spacer having a length, a width, and a thickness, is connected to the distal end of the torsion bar. An arm having a length, a width, a thickness, a proximal end, and a distal end is connected to said spacer at the arms proximal end. The arm lies in a second plane and the second plane is in a different plane than the first plane. A first post having a top side and a bottom side is connected to the arm near the distal end of the arm. A tip is electrically connected to the top side of the post.
Owner:FORMFACTOR INC

Carbazole Derivative with Heteroaromatic Ring, and Light-Emitting Element, Light-Emitting Device, and Electronic Device Using Carbazole Derivative with Heteroaromatic Ring

Disclosed is a carbazole derivative and a light-emitting element, a light-emitting device, and an electronic device using thereof. The carbazole derivative possesses an oxadiazole moiety or a quinoxaline moiety as a heteroaromatic ring having an electron-transporting property and a carbazole moiety having a hole-transporting property. The ability of the carbazole derivative to transport both electrons and holes and its large excitation energy larger than a triplet excitation energy of a phosphorescent compound allow the formation of a phosphorescent light-emitting element having well-controlled carrier balance, which contributes to the formation of light-emitting devices and electronic devices that are capable of being driven at a low voltage, have a long lifetime, and consume low power. The detailed structure of the carbazole derivative is defined in the specification.
Owner:SEMICON ENERGY LAB CO LTD

Foldable farm implement

A foldable implement frame is foldable about multiple axes to provide a compactly folded implement. The implement is foldable from a wide, field working position to a relatively narrow position for transport between fields, along roadways, and through field gates or storage doors. The frame is generally comprised of a center frame section that may be hitched to a prime mover, a pair of inner frame sections, and a pair of outer frame sections. The outer frame sections may be folded about their connections to the inner frame sections, and the inner frame sections are foldable about their connections to the central frame section. The central frame section may be rotated to rotate the inner and outer frame sections forward to an upright position, and the inner and outer frame sections may then be folded forward to fold the frame into a narrow position for transport and / or storage.
Owner:CNH IND AMERICA LLC

Turbine engine temperature control system with heating element for a gas turbine engine

A turbine engine temperature control system configured to limit thermal gradients from being created within an outer casing surrounding a turbine airfoil assembly during shutdown of a gas turbine engine and for preheating an engine during a cold startup is disclosed. By reducing thermal gradients caused by hot air buoyancy within the mid-region cavities in the outer casing, arched and sway-back bending of the outer casing is prevented, thereby reducing the likelihood of blade tip rub, and potential blade damage, during a warm restart. The turbine engine temperature control system may also be used for cold startup conditions to heat engine components such that gaps between turbine airfoil tips and adjacent blade rings can be made larger from thermal expansion, thereby reducing the risk of damage. The turbine engine temperature control system may operate during turning gear system operation after shutdown of the gas turbine engine or during a cold startup.
Owner:SIEMENS AG

Sliding door apparatus

A side sliding door apparatus for an electric railcar includes a side sliding door suspended from a horizontal door rail with a C-shape cross-section. The side sliding door is capable of moving freely via a door roller, and a gap is formed between the door roller and a ceiling of the door rail. A guide roller with a smaller diameter than that of the door roller is provided adjacent to the door roller. A gap between the guide roller and the ceiling of the door rail is set to be smaller than that between the door roller and the ceiling of the door rail. Preferably, a gap adjusting mechanism is provided for adjusting the gap between the guide roller and the ceiling of the door rail.
Owner:FUJI ELECTRIC CO LTD
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