Abstract: A plasma ion source includes a plasma generation unit comprising a plasma discharge chamber adapted to generate and sustain a plasma confined therein, a gas distribution unit adapted to deliver a working gas into an interior of the plasma discharge chamber, an ignition unit adapted to stimulate ionization of the working gas to generate a stable plasma, an electrode bias unit configured to apply an electrostatic potential to charged species in the plasma discharge, and an ion extraction unit configured to accelerate the charged species out of the ion extraction unit to generate a quasi-neutral plasma ion beam. The plasma ion source further includes a vacuum integrated matching network coupled with the plasma generation and electrode bias units. The matching network resides with the plasma generation and electrode bias units in a vacuum chamber during operation of the plasma ion source.

Abstract: A plasma ion source includes a plasma generation unit comprising a plasma discharge chamber adapted to generate and sustain a plasma confined therein, a gas distribution unit adapted to deliver a working gas into an interior of the plasma discharge chamber, an ignition unit adapted to stimulate ionization of the working gas to generate a stable plasma, an electrode bias unit configured to apply an electrostatic potential to charged species in the plasma discharge, and an ion extraction unit configured to accelerate the charged species out of the ion extraction unit to generate a quasi-neutral plasma ion beam. The plasma ion source further includes a vacuum integrated matching network coupled with the plasma generation and electrode bias units. The matching network resides with the plasma generation and electrode bias units in a vacuum chamber during operation of the plasma ion source.

Abstract: A constricting clutch brake element is operable to selectively transmit mechanical power between relatively movable rotating members. A plurality of backing plates are movably mounted and selectively movable radially on an annular body of the clutch brake element. The backing plates engage a plurality of friction linings. Each backing plate is configured for usage with different numbers of torques bars to meet different torque carrying capacities, all within the same envelope size. The configuration also allows plural torque bars to be relatively positioned so that they can engagingly guide the backing plate during its radial movement.

Abstract: A constricting clutch brake element is operable to selectively transmit mechanical power between relatively movable rotating members. A plurality of backing plates are movably mounted and selectively movable radially on an annular body of the clutch brake element. The backing plates engage a plurality of friction linings. Each backing plate is configured for usage with different numbers of torques bars to meet different torque carrying capacities, all within the same envelope size. The configuration also allows plural torque bars to be relatively positioned so that they can engagingly guide the backing plate during its radial movement.

Abstract: The system and method of the instant invention utilizes a color sensor in order to monitor and control the application of a coating to a substrate when such coating is transferred onto a substrate from a deposition source. Application of the coating to the substrate is terminated when the color sensor detects a pre-programmed end point evidencing the application of an appropriate coating determined by its color.

Abstract: The present invention is an efficient high voltage sensing mechanism that operates only when an individual needs to test the voltage across a wire. The present invention attaches around a tested wire using a jaw and a hook. The hook is tensioned using an expansion spring. The operator propels the hook outwards from the jaw, around the tested wire; thereafter, the expansion spring retracts to latch onto the tested wire against the jaw. An on-off switch is integrated into the mechanical hook device. As the hook is propelled outwards, the on-off switch moves into the “on” position, which powers the electrical processing and voltage analysis equipment. Once the hook is returned to the initial position, the on-off switch moves to the “off” position. This arrangement allows the present invention to remain unpowered for any instance a wire is not being tested. The present invention detects voltage through capacitive coupling.

Abstract: The present invention is an efficient high voltage sensing mechanism that operates only when an individual needs to test the voltage across a wire. The present invention attaches around a tested wire using a jaw and a hook. The hook is tensioned using an expansion spring. The operator propels the hook outwards from the jaw, around the tested wire; thereafter, the expansion spring retracts to latch onto the tested wire against the jaw. An on-off switch is integrated into the mechanical hook device. As the hook is propelled outwards, the on-off switch moves into the “on” position, which powers the electrical processing and voltage analysis equipment. Once the hook is returned to the initial position, the on-off switch moves to the “off” position. This arrangement allows the present invention to remain unpowered for any instance a wire is not being tested. The present invention detects voltage through capacitive coupling.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a tool that includes an elongated surface. The elongated surface has a plurality of spaced markings thereon for enabling a user of the tool to measure a length of an object or a depth by comparing the length of the object to the spaced markings.