Abstract: A dip treatment system for treating articles, in particular for treating vehicle bodies, includes a dip treatment tank, which can be filled with a treatment liquid, into which articles to be treated can be fully or partially dipped. A conveying system defines a conveying path and includes at least one transport carriage, which can be displaced along the conveying path in a transport direction and includes a fastening device, to which at least one article can be fastened. The conveying system can convey the articles to be treated towards the dip treatment tank, fully or partially into the interior of the dip treatment tank, out of the dip treatment tank and away therefrom. The conveying path of the conveying system is divided into sub-paths, of which at least one first sub-path leads to the dip treatment tank or to an immersion region of the dip treatment tank and of which a second sub-path passes by said dip treatment tank or immersion region of said dip treatment tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the optical reflectivity of a copper and copper alloy circuitry wherein a thin palladium or palladium alloy layer is deposited by immersion-type plating onto said copper or copper alloy. Thereby, a dull greyish or greyish black or black layer is obtained and the optical reflectivity of said copper or copper alloy circuitry is reduced. The method according to the present invention is particularly suitable in the manufacture of image display devices, touch screen devices and related electronic components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the optical reflectivity of a copper and copper alloy circuitry wherein a thin palladium or palladium alloy layer is deposited by immersion-type plating onto said copper or copper alloy. Thereby, a dull greyish or greyish black or black layer is obtained and the optical reflectivity of said copper or copper alloy circuitry is reduced. The method according to the present invention is particularly suitable in the manufacture of image display devices, touch screen devices and related electronic components.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electroless aqueous copper plating solution, comprising: a source of copper ions, a reducing agent or a source of a reducing agent, and a combination of complexing agents comprising i) polyamino disuccinic acid, polyamino monosuccinic acid, or a combination thereof, and ii) one or more of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, N?-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-ethylenediamine-N,N,N?-triacetic acid, and N,N,N?,N?-Tetrakis (2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine, as well as methods for electroless copper plating utilizing the solution and uses of the solution for the plating of various substrates.

Abstract: A fueling nozzle for dispensing a gaseous fuel to a vehicle includes a main body having a conduit formed therein and configured to permit the gaseous fuel to flow therethrough. The conduit terminates at a dispensing end of the main body. The dispensing end of the main body forms an interface with a fuel inlet of the vehicle during a fueling operation. The fueling nozzle further includes a sensor disposed at the dispensing end of the main body adjacent the conduit. The sensor is configured to detect a leakage of the gaseous fuel during the fueling operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electroless aqueous copper plating solution, comprising a source of copper ions, a reducing agent or a source of a reducing agent, and a combination comprising i) N,N,N?,N?-Tetrakis (2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine or a salt thereof, and ii) N?-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-ethylenediamine-N,N,N?-triacetic acid or a salt thereof, as complexing agents, as well as to a method for electroless copper plating utilizing said solution and the use of the solution for the plating of substrates.

Abstract: A fill control system includes a fuel storage vessel, a fuel inlet in fluid communication with the fuel storage vessel to provide fluid communication between a fuel source and the fuel storage vessel, and a fill control valve disposed between and in fluid communication with the fuel inlet and the fuel storage vessel, an actuation of the fill control valve causing a pressure level upstream thereof which emulates a full condition of the fuel storage vessel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electroless aqueous copper plating solution, comprising—a source of copper ions, —a reducing agent or a source of a reducing agent, and—a combination of i) at least one polyamino disuccinic acid, or at least one polyamino monosuccinic acid, or a mixture of at least one polyamino disuccinic acid and at least one polyamino monosuccinic acid, and ii) one or more of a compound which is selected from the group consisting of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, N?-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-ethylenediamine-N,N,N?-triacetic acid, and N,N,N?,N?-Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine, as complexing agents, as well as to a method for electroless copper plating utilizing said solution and the use of the solution for the plating of substrates.

Abstract: To be able to form a copper-zinc-tin alloy which optionally comprises at least one chalcogenide and thus forms a semiconductor without the use of toxic substances a metal plating composition for the deposition of a copper-zinc-tin alloy is disclosed, wherein said metal plating composition comprises at least one copper plating species, at lease one zinc plating species, at least one tin plating species and at least one complexing agent and further, if the alloy contains at least one chalcogen, at least one chalcogen plating species.

Abstract: A composition for forming a seed layer, the composition comprising: (a.) a first metal fine particle; and (b.) a metallic component selected from a metal oxide fine particle, an organic metal complex, a second metal fine particle, and combinations thereof, wherein the second metal fine particle has a greater affinity for oxygen than the first fine particle. A seed layer as defined, and a coating including a seed layer and the use of this coating. Further, the invention relates to a method of forming a seed layer comprising applying a composition comprising a first metal fine particle, and a metallic component selected from a metal oxide fine particle, an organic metal complex, a second fine metal particle, and combinations thereof, wherein the second metal fine particle has a greater affinity for oxygen than the first metal fine particle to a surface of a substrate, and setting the composition.

Abstract: A fill control system includes a fuel storage vessel, a fuel inlet in fluid communication with the fuel storage vessel to provide fluid communication between a fuel source and the fuel storage vessel, and a fill control valve disposed between and in fluid communication with the fuel inlet and the fuel storage vessel, an actuation of the fill control valve causing a pressure level upstream thereof which emulates a full condition of the fuel storage vessel.

Abstract: A fill control system includes a fuel storage vessel, a fuel inlet in fluid communication with the fuel storage vessel to provide fluid communication between a fuel source and the fuel storage vessel, and a fill control valve disposed between and in fluid communication with the fuel inlet and the fuel storage vessel, an actuation of the fill control valve causing a pressure level upstream thereof which emulates a full condition of the fuel storage vessel.

Abstract: A shaped plastic exhaust system for a fuel cell vehicle. In one embodiment, the exhaust system employs integrally molded bundle clips that support vehicle brake lines and/or a fuel supply line. An exhaust flow section can be formed into any suitable shape for a particular vehicle design, including a flat rectangular shape giving the exhaust system a low profile. The integral bundle clips can be provided every so often along the exhaust flow section, or can extend the complete length of the exhaust flow section.

Abstract: A thermal pressure relief device (TPRD) is shown and includes a housing having a first end with a first aperture and a second end having a second aperture. The first and second apertures are configured to allow a fluid to flow through the housing. The TPRD includes a trigger member, such as a ball, disposed within the housing. The ball is seated laterally within a retainer. The retainer includes a rim forming a seat for supporting the ball within the housing. The movement of the ball from the first closed position laterally seated within the retainer to the second open position descended within the retainer is caused by an expansion of the rim of the retainer. The rim of the retainer is formed substantially of a temperature sensitive material adapted to expand volumetrically with an increase in temperature. The temperature sensitive material can expand linearly or non-linearly.

Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle is provided with a temperature tolerant exhaust system that eliminates the need for exhaust pipes, pipe routing, support systems, and ground clearance issues. The exhaust system includes a fuel cell exhaust pipe in fluid communication with a fuel cell stack and an exhaust tube. The exhaust tube is supported within an exhaust channel that extends along and forms a part of the underbody of the fuel cell vehicle. Alternatively, the exhaust tube is formed within the interior of the exhaust channel.

Abstract: A thermal pressure relief device (TPRD) is shown and includes a housing having a first end with a first aperture and a second end having a second aperture. The first and second apertures are configured to allow a fluid to flow through the housing. The TPRD includes a trigger member, such as a ball, disposed within the housing. The ball is seated laterally within a retainer. The retainer includes a rim forming a seat for supporting the ball within the housing. The movement of the ball from the first closed position laterally seated within the retainer to the second open position descended within the retainer is caused by an expansion of the rim of the retainer. The rim of the retainer is formed substantially of a temperature sensitive material adapted to expand volumetrically with an increase in temperature. The temperature sensitive material can expand linearly or non-linearly.

Abstract: A shaped plastic exhaust system for a fuel cell vehicle. In one embodiment, the exhaust system employs integrally molded bundle clips that support vehicle brake lines and/or a fuel supply line. An exhaust flow section can be formed into any suitable shape for a particular vehicle design, including a flat rectangular shape giving the exhaust system a low profile. The integral bundle clips can be provided every so often along the exhaust flow section, or can extend the complete length of the exhaust flow section.

Abstract: High pressure hydrogen fittings and methods of sealing a pipe to a valve body. In one embodiment, the high pressure hydrogen fitting includes a pipe having flange near one end; a nut surrounding the pipe on a low pressure side of the flange, the nut having threads mating with threads on a valve body; a lip seal surrounding the pipe on a high pressure side of the flange, the flange supporting the lip seal, the lip seal pointing toward the valve body, the lip seal having a cylindrical sealing surface, the cylindrical seal surface engaging the valve body; wherein when the pipe containing hydrogen is connected to a valve body, a seal is maintained at a pressure of up to about 87.5 MPa.

Abstract: A fuel cell vehicle is provided with a temperature tolerant exhaust system that eliminates the need for exhaust pipes, pipe routing, support systems, and ground clearance issues. The exhaust system includes a fuel cell exhaust pipe in fluid communication with a fuel cell stack and an exhaust tube. The exhaust tube is supported within an exhaust channel that extends along and forms a part of the underbody of the fuel cell vehicle. Alternatively, the exhaust tube is formed within the interior of the exhaust channel.

Abstract: A fill control system includes a fuel storage vessel, a fuel inlet in fluid communication with the fuel storage vessel to provide fluid communication between a fuel source and the fuel storage vessel, and a fill control valve disposed between and in fluid communication with the fuel inlet and the fuel storage vessel, an actuation of the fill control valve causing a pressure level upstream thereof which emulates a full condition of the fuel storage vessel.