Abstract: Described are novel methods for applying a coating liquid, forming a coated film, forming a pattern by using the same, and manufacturing a semiconductor device. A coating liquid is applied onto a substrate using a method including forming a puddle of a mixture liquid containing a coating liquid and a diluting liquid on the substrate and spreading the mixture liquid over the surface of the substrate, forming a coated film. Alternatively, a coating liquid is applied onto a substrate using a method including dispensing a diluting liquid on a substrate to cover the entire surface of the substrate with the diluting liquid, dispensing a coating liquid on the diluting liquid forming an area where the mixture liquid containing the coating liquid and the diluting liquid is present, and spreading the mixture liquid over the surface of the substrate to apply the coating liquid on the substrate, forming a coated film.

Abstract: A method of application of a traction enhancer to a drive wheel is described. The traction enhancer can improve the grip of the wheel on a stationary surface. The method can comprise applying liquid material to cover the circumference of the wheel; and allowing the wheel to turn until the material cures.

Abstract: An apparatus for homogenizing the developer concentration on the wafer and reducing the developer cost and the method thereof are provided in the present invention. The developer is provided on the wafer which then is spun to distribute the developer on the wafer. Next, the mechanical turbulence of the developer is produced on the wafer by the turbulence device or the mega-sonic vibrator. The apparatus is able to improve the uniformity of developer concentration, and the developer consumption is reduced.

Abstract: A method cycle of a method for layerwise production of a tangible object (5) comprises the steps of: —solidifying a predetermined area of a layer (10) of a liquid (3) when said liquid layer (10) is adjoining a construction shape, so as to obtain a solid layer (14) of the tangible object (5); —separating said solid layer from said construction shape; and —moving, relative to one another, the separated solid layer and the construction shape to a predetermined position relative to one another for carrying out a successive such method cycle, so as to obtain a successive such solid layer adhered to the solid layer. For at least one of said method cycles, said solidifying and said separating are carried out such that solidifying of certain parts of the layer (14) takes place simultaneously with separating of other, already solidified parts of the layer.

Abstract: Thermoset compositions useful for dampening vibrations at elevated temperatures are disclosed. The thermoset compositions may have a glass transition temperature of 1500 C or greater, a tan ? peak of 0.2 or greater, and a tan ? peak width measured at half-height larger than about 400 C, each as measured by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) at a frequency of 1 Hz. The thermoset compositions may be used to dampen vibrations at temperatures in excess of 100° C.

Abstract: A liquid supplying device includes: a first liquid supplying element, a second liquid supplying element inside the first liquid supplying element, a first driving element connecting to the first liquid supplying element, and a second driving element connecting to the second liquid supplying element. The first liquid supplying element contains a first liquid, and the second liquid supplying element contains a second liquid. Therein the first driving element and the second driving element selectively control the first liquid or the second liquid to spray out from the liquid supplying device. A method of using a liquid supplying device is also provided.

Abstract: An enamel flow coating process and apparatus is arranged as a four arm Ferris wheel like apparatus which is mounted over a bathtub like tank which holds enamel slip. Coils of steel tubing formed into heat exchangers are mounted to the arms of the wheel to rotate and to pivot. The wheel is rotated between four stations. In the first station, a coil is loaded onto the wheel. In a second station the coil is pivoted into the tank of enamel slip, where it is coated, and withdrawn by operation of a pivoting bracket. The coated coils are rotated through third and fourth stations where the coating solidifies, and the coated heat exchanger is removed, and replaced with an uncoated one in the first station. After leaving the wheel, the heat exchanger is fired and installed in a water storage tank.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for distributing a fluidic mass. The system includes, a receptacle, receptive of the fluidic mass to be distributed, an opening, fluidically connected to the receptacle, a surface in operable communication with the opening and receptive of a distribution of the fluidic mass from the receptacle such that a rate of the distribution of the fluidic mass is determined by a speed of the surface relative to the opening, and a substratum. The substratum is positioned below the surface and movable relative to the surface, and movement of the substratum relative to the surface controls a thickness of a base layer of the fluidic mass formed on the substratum.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optically anisotropic composite film material possessing improved working characteristics, including hydrolytic stability and mechanical strength with respect to environmental factors. These and other advantages of the present invention may be achieved by creating a supramolecular composite film material. This supramolecular composite film material comprises a matrix of thin crystal film composed of organic supramolecules containing polar groups, and a binding agent representing a water-soluble aliphatic compound containing at least two functional groups. The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing supramolecular composite film materials possessing these advantageous properties.

Abstract: A coating apparatus comprises a tray, a nozzle for supplying a coating liquid, and a squeegee which serves as an applicator for spreading a coating liquid. The tray has a recessed portion into which a substrate is placed, and a spinner chuck is provided in the recessed portion. In the spinner chuck, a chuck for attracting the substrate is attached to the upper end of a spinner shaft which can be lifted and lowered, and the upper surface of the chuck and the bottom surface of the recessed portion are arranged to be in the same plane in a state where the spinner shaft is lowered to the lowest position.

Abstract: The surface of a substrate may be smoothly covered with a liquid when the substrate is fixed in a holder which together with forms, together with the surface of the substrate, a process volume into which the liquid may be introduced onto the surface of the substrate by means of a wetter, and when the holder including the substrate is set in a swaying motion by means of a swayer, so that the liquid will smoothly spread on the surface of the substrate. By the swaying motion, concentration of the volume of liquid at a specific location of the substrate surface is prevented, since the direction of motion of the liquid changes constantly.

Abstract: A method for forming colloidal photonic crystals comprises; surrounding an outer circumference of a cylinder with a flexible substrate, spacing the cylinder a predetermined distance from a panel coated with a colloidal solution, and rotating the cylinder to form colloidal photonic crystals on the flexible panel.

Abstract: A coating apparatus includes a liquid film forming mechanism configured to form a liquid film of a process liquid for preventing a contaminant derived from a coating liquid from being deposited or left on a back side peripheral portion of a substrate. The liquid film forming mechanism includes a counter face portion facing the back side peripheral portion of the substrate and a process liquid supply portion for supplying the process liquid onto the counter face portion. The coating apparatus further includes a posture regulating mechanism disposed around the substrate holding member and configured to damp a vertical wobble of the peripheral portion of the substrate being rotated. The posture regulating mechanism includes delivery holes arrayed in a rotational direction of the substrate and configured to deliver a gas onto a back side region of the substrate on an inner side of the peripheral portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a coating treatment method of applying a water-soluble coating solution onto a substrate, including: a first step of supplying pure water to a central portion of the substrate in a manner that the pure water does not diffuse over an entire surface of the substrate; a second step of subsequently supplying the water-soluble coating solution to a central portion of the pure water on the substrate to form a mixed layer of the coating solution and the pure water, under the coating solution; and a third step of subsequently diffusing the mixed layer over the substrate to diffuse the coating solution over the entire surface of the substrate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a deglosser includes a deglossing agent reservoir and a horizontal base plate having an applicator case with an applicator such as a chamois. The chamois receives a deglossing agent and applies the agent to an object such as a baseball. Sponges or other similar devices may be used in addition to, or in replacement of, a chamois. The object is received between a plurality of manipulators. The manipulators can be movable wheels which are used for spinning the object in different axes for a predetermined amount of time. The agent can be applied directly to the object or to the applicator which then applies it to the object. As the object is manipulated, the agent is distributed across the object In this manner, the object is deglossed and covered completely with a uniform amount of agent for consistent color and moisture.

Abstract: A process and relating plant for applying protective coats of paint to containers, especially plastic bottles. The process involves gripping the bottles by means of rotating gripping devices fastened to a conveyor chain, and conveying said bottles to all the different stations involved in the process: coating, drying, and curing. Centrifugation is used to remove any excess coating from the external surface of the bottles, keeping the bottles fastened to the same conveyor chain.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a heatable moulded body, in particular for exterior rearview mirrors, with a heating element which is formed as an electrically contactable nonwoven fabric. The object of the invention is to provide an improved method for producing a moulded body of the generic type and an improved moulded body. This object is achieved by creating or placing a first layer of plastic in a mould, placing the nonwoven fabric on this first layer of plastic and subsequently applying a second layer of plastic to the first layer of plastic and the nonwoven fabric, the first and second layers of plastic electrically insulating the nonwoven fabric completely apart from the electrical terminals.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a lithographic printing plate without any deterioration in plate making performance caused by deformation and breakage of fine particles. An inorganic compound dispersion as a coating liquid is applied onto a surface of a strip-shaped flexible support at a pressure P applied to the coating liquid of 1.5×105 Pa or less to form a coating layer. Also, an inorganic compound dispersion as a coating liquid is applied onto a surface of a strip-shaped flexible support at a shearing stress ? applied to the coating liquid of 1.5×105 Pa or less to form a coating layer.

Abstract: A pourable opaque centerport for solid propellant rocket motors and method for applying the same are disclosed. The pourable centerport inhibitor for solid propellant rocket motors has a curing system that includes a prepolymer and a curing agent. The prepolymer and the curing agent are combined to form a pourable polymeric binder that cures into an amorphous solid. The pourable centerport inhibitor also includes an opaque agent. The pourable centerport inhibitor may also include a plasticizer. The plasticizer, the prepolymer, and the curing agent are preferably the same type that is in the solid propellant with which it will be used in conjunction.

Abstract: A coating and drying apparatus for the application of a coating substance to a stent and drying the stent is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for coating products is disclosed herein. An exemplary apparatus comprises a vibration generating portion and a product coating portion. The product coating portion can include a coating application portion, a sifting portion, and an aligning portion. The exemplary apparatus can include a coating recycle portion as well. The vibration generation portion further comprises a motor vibration assembly secured to a frame wherein the frame is in communication with the product coating portion, such as a pan assembly, by springs that move the pan assembly with a vibratory motion. The product coating portion includes a series of angled steps that guide the coating and vibrating product upwards and forward, while simultaneously allowing the product to be agitated against the coating resting on the step surface. Additionally, the product coating portion can include a moveable wire belt conveyor assembly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assembling a structure onto a substrate. A method according to one aspect of the invention includes dispensing a slurry onto a substrate wherein the slurry includes a first plurality of elements, each of which is designed to mate with a receptor region on said substrate and each of which comprises a functional element, and wherein the slurry also includes a second plurality of elements which are not designed to mate with receptor regions on the substrate. Typically, these second plurality of elements help movement of the first plurality of elements.

Abstract: A method of coating a stent using a mounting device is provided.

Abstract: A method of coating a stent using a pressure mandrel is provided.

Abstract: An anti-glare film comprising an anti-glare layer which comprises a matrix comprising a polymer, and a plurality of domains which are phase-separated from the matrix and comprise a polymer is prepared, and in the anti-glare film, the domains and the matrix form an uneven surface in the anti-glare layer, and the film varies an image clarity measured by an image clarity measuring apparatus provided with an optical slit depending on an installation direction of the film with respect to the optical slit. In the film, in an image clarity measured by an image clarity measuring apparatus provided with an optical slit of 0.5 mm width, the difference (absolute value) of the image clarity before and after changing the installation direction of the film with respect to the optical slit by 90 degrees may be about 1 to 30. Such an anti-glare film can inhibit reflection of an exterior light or dazzle and makes a display image clear or sharp.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing material on an array of substrates. The array of substrates may be moved past one or more sources of deposition material in a first rotational motion. The array of substrates may also be concurrently moved in a second rotational motion. The combination of the first and second rotational motions cause each of the substrates to move about its longitudinal axis without gears and bearings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to semiconductor, integrated circuits, and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to centrifugal methods of filling high-aspect ratio vias and trenches with powders, pastes, suspensions of materials to act as any of a conducting, structural support, or protective member of an electronic component.

Abstract: A liquid resin-coating method in which a wafer (substrate) is concentrically held on a chuck table with a to-be-coated surface facing the upside. A slot die is arranged above and opposite to the wafer so that the slot of the slot die is allowed to correspond to the radius of the wafer. While the chuck table is rotated to bring the wafer into autorotation, resin is discharged from the slot to be coated on a to-be-coated surface of the wafer. The slot does not extend from the to-be-coated surface of the wafer, or if not so, the extension is extremely small. Thus, the amount of resin causing a loss is minimized.

Abstract: A polymer layer is deposited on a surface of a support, said surface comprising a flat main part and at least one recessed zone with respect to the flat main part. The polymer layer is achieved by at least the following successive steps: deposition of a predetermined quantity of a liquid mixture comprising at least a polymer or at least a precursor of said polymer on the flat main part of the surface of the support, introducing at least a part of the liquid mixture into the recessed zone by moving a cylinder placed on the flat main part of the surface, deposition of an additional quantity of liquid mixture on the flat main part of the surface, and rotation of the support along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the surface.

Abstract: A coating film drying method includes a coating process for applying a waterborne coating to a work and forming a coating film on the work, so that a coated member is produced from the work, a preliminary drying process for heating the coated member and preliminarily drying the coated member until a nonvolatile content of the coating film reaches a percentage ranging from 70% to 90%, a final drying process for heating and drying the coated member until the nonvolatile content of the coating film reaches a percentage of 97% or more and a cooling process for cooling the coated member until a surface temperature of the coated member is decreased to a temperature at which the coated member is touchable by hand, whereby the preliminary drying process is carried out by repeatedly heating and cooling the coated member at a predetermined frequency to preliminarily dry the coating film.

Abstract: A method of coating a medical appliance is provided that includes vibrating the medical appliance and contacting a material with the medical appliance to form the coating. A medical appliance is provided having a coating applied by a method. The method includes vibrating the medical appliance and contacting a material with the medical appliance to form the coating. A system is provided for coating a medical appliance. The system includes an arrangement for holding the medical appliance and an arrangement for at least one of moving and rotating the arrangement for holding the medical appliance. The system also includes an arrangement for vibrating the medical appliance.

Abstract: A method for coating a component of a turbo-machine. The method allows arranging a turbine rotor in the turbo-machine and introducing a coating material into the interior of the turbo-machine such that the rotor is coated. The rotor is rotated while it is being coated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoresist composition for an MMN (multi-micro nozzle) head coater, more particularly to a photoresist composition comprising a novolak resin with a molecular weight ranging from 2000 to 12,000, a diazide photoactive compound, an organic solvent, and a Si-based surfactant for use in liquid crystal display circuits. The photoresist composition for liquid crystal display circuits of the present invention solves the stain problem, which occurs in MMN head coaters used for large-scale substrate glass, and improves coating characteristics, so that it can be utilized industrially and is expected to significantly improve productivity.

Abstract: In a method for forming an adhesive layer on the surface of a workpiece before the formation of a coating film containing a powder on the workpiece, the present invention provides a method for forming the adhesive layer having a desired thickness. This object is achieved by the following method: An adhesive layer formation medium m1 coated with an adhesive material is made to collide with a workpiece W so that the adhesive material is transferred from the adhesive layer formation medium m1 to the workpiece W and forms an adhesive layer on the workpiece. An adhesive layer having a desired thickness can be formed on the workpiece by regulating the thickness of the adhesive material applied to the surface of the adhesive layer formation medium (i.e. the amount of the adhesive material held by a single adhesive layer formation medium). This enables the thickness of the powder coating as the final product to be controlled as desired.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing repellency of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are disclosed. Compositions used to enhance the repellency of fibers, carpet yarns and carpets are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an antireflection film includes a chamber, a rocking device, a substrate holder, at least one evaporation source, and at least one electron beam source. The substrate holder is disposed in the chamber and configured for holding the optical substrate thereon. The evaporation source is arranged in the chamber and opposite to the substrate holder. The at least one electron beam source is configured for producing electrons for bombarding the at least one evaporation source thereby dislodging material therefrom, the dislodged material is then deposited onto the optical substrate at an incident angle relative to a main plane of the optical substrate. The rocking device is configured for tilting the optical substrate onto the substrate holder so as to adjust the incident angle of the dislodged material.

Abstract: A powder coating method that provides enhanced finish characteristics to a powder coated object. The object to be powder coated is vibrated such that the powder readily flows on the surface of the object. The improved flow of the applied powder results in a powder coated object having enhanced, or otherwise superior finish characteristics. The method works with existing powder coating methods, systems, and materials and the vibration may be applied before, during, and/or after the powder is applied, i.e., during heating and/or curing. Additionally, the vibrations may be produced by a variety of means and/or methods including direct mechanical contact (i.e., a vibrating plate), indirect mechanical contact (i.e., a vibrating hang wire), and/or indirect non-contact (i.e., acoustic) methods.

Abstract: A method of forming a self-assembled film with periodic nanometer dimension features (e.g., holes) on a substrate includes the steps of providing film precursors on the substrate, wherein the film precursors are maintained in an amorphous state. Where the film precursors are block copolymers, a heating member is provided. The substrate and the heating member are then moved relative to one another so as to raise the temperature of a portion of the film precursor on the substrate above its glass transition temperature. Relative movement between the substrate and heating member continues until a self-assembled crystalline film is formed over the surface of the substrate. In an alternative embodiment, a pH dispensing member is provided to dispense a pH adjusting agent onto the substrate that promotes self-assembly of a crystalline film.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing excess coating material from a honeycomb body of a catalytic converter. The coated honeycomb body is mounted on an eccentric tappet and is rotated around a first rotational axis with a first rotational frequency such that the distance from the center of gravity of the honeycomb body to the first rotational axis is at least 1.5 times the length of the honeycomb body. The honeycomb body is further rotated around a second rotational axis even out the coating material and provide a more uniform coating surface.

Abstract: Production process for waterproofed foam mattresses, starting from a foam material body (1) in which a plurality of passing through holes (2) are carried out in the bigger faces and some passing through holes (3) with a smaller diameter are carried out along the body (1), through which holes (3) some rods (4) are incorporated to be fastened on a supporting frame (5), and to spray the body (1) in this position with the waterproofing material, letting the latter drip off in a sloped position till the mentioned waterproofing material is gelled.

Abstract: A method of producing a honeycomb structure of the present invention includes the steps of: forming plugged portions by dipping an end face of a honeycomb structure in slurry in a container, and pressing the honeycomb structure against an inner bottom surface of the container to force the slurry into at least some of the cells; and bringing out the honeycomb structure from the container to obtain the honeycomb structure having at least some of the cells being plugged. An air layer is formed between the plugged portions and the inner bottom surface of the container to separate them from each other in advance of bringing out the honeycomb structure having plugged portions from the container.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for coating a substrate with a polymer solution to produce a film of uniform thickness, includes mounting the substrate inside an enclosed housing and passing a control gas, which may be a solvent vapor-bearing gas into the housing through an inlet. The polymer solution is deposited onto the surface of the substrate in the housing and the substrate is then spun. The control gas and any solvent vapor and particulate contaminants suspended in the control gas are exhausted from the housing through an outlet and the solvent vapor concentration is controlled by controlling the temperature of the housing and the solvent from which the solvent vapor-bearing gas is produced. Instead the concentration can be controlled by mixing gases having different solvent concentrations. The humidity of the gas may also be controlled.

Abstract: A process of impregnating fine adsorbent particles such as carbon dust or APS silica gel powder into the micro-cavities of shaped fibers comprises the steps of continuously conveying shaped fibers with micro-cavities to a reservoir of the fine adsorbent particles. The fibers pass through the reservoir to thereby produce relative motion between the fibers and the particles. Additionally, impact forces are created between the shaped fibers and the fine particles to assist in impregnating the particles into the micro-cavities of the fibers. Any excess particles are removed from the fibers outside the reservoir, and subsequently the shaped fibers impregnated with fine adsorbent particles are collected for later use in filter applications such as cigarette filter and air filter applications, for example.

Abstract: There is provided a photogravure plate making method capable of performing a quite superior photogravure plate making operation while it has a requisite and sufficient developing latitude under non-heating condition after forming a coating film and while applying a positive O-type thermal resist.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for more efficient application of photoresist to a wafer surface. One aspect of the method comprises applying solvent to the wafer and spinning it to coat the entire wafer surface prior to the application of photoresist. This reduces surface tension on the wafer and reduces the amount of resist required to achieve a high quality film. The apparatus comprises adding a third solenoid and nozzle to the coating unit to accommodate the application of solvent to the center of the wafer surface. The method also describes incorporating a new solvent comprising diacetone alcohol, which is a low-pressure solvent, providing extended process latitudes and reduced material expenditures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a containment chamber that is used for carrying out multiple processing steps such as depositing on, polishing, etching, modifying, rinsing, cleaning, and drying a surface on the workpiece. In one example of the present invention, the chamber is used to electro chemically mechanically deposit a conductive material on a semiconductor wafer. The same containment chamber can then be used to rinse and clean the same wafer. As a result, the present invention eliminates the need for separate processing stations for depositing the conductive material and cleaning the wafer. Thus, with the present invention, costs and physical space are reduced while providing an efficient apparatus and method for carrying out multiple processes on the wafer surface using a containment chamber.

Abstract: The suede-like fabric according to the invention is produced by the process which comprises the steps of supplying aqueous chemical composed of acrylic resin, emulsifying agent and water to treating rollers through chemical coating means; passing the raw fabric cloths between the treating rollers having the chemical supplied and supporting rollers to produce a uniform chemical coating of 70˜200 g/m2, the rollers pressing and fixing the passing raw fabric cloths; de-watering and drying the raw fabric cloths having the chemical coating fixed under pressing in a thermal chamber maintained at a temperature between 80 and 200° C.; and heating and pressing the dried raw fabric cloths by means of heating rollers at a temperature between 130 and 150° C. to finish the acrylic coating through this ironing step; and a further step of rubbing-off the coated surfaces of the raw fabric cloths for abrasion by rotating a striker drum made of wood for a predetermined period.

Abstract: Methods for coating different regions of an implantable device are disclosed. An embodiment of the method includes dipping a first portion of the implantable device into a first coating substance, and then centrifuging the implantable device to provide an even coating. Next, a second portion of the implantable device is dipped into a second coating substance, and the implantable device is again centrifuged, resulting in an even second coating. In another embodiment, a first coating substance is applied to an interior surface of a cylindrical implantable device, such as a stent or graft, and a second coating substance is applied to an exterior surface. A centrifuge step is performed so that the first coating substance is preferentially and uniformly applied on the interior surface of the implantable device and the second coating substance is preferentially and uniformly applied on the exterior surface of the implantable device.

Abstract: A coated turning insert particularly useful for turning of forged components of stainless steel low alloyed steel. The insert is characterized by a WC-Co cemented carbide body having a highly W-alloyed Co-binder phase and a coating including an innermost layer of TiCxNyOz with columnar grains and a top layer of fine grained ?-Al2O3.

Abstract: An evaporation-induced self-assembly method to prepare a porous, surfactant-templated, thin film by mixing a silica sol, a solvent, a surfactant, and an interstitial compound, evaporating a portion of the solvent to form a liquid, crystalline thin film mesophase material, and then removal of the surfactant template. Coating onto a substrate produces a thin film with the interstitial compound either covalently bonded to the internal surfaces of the ordered or disordered mesostructure framework or physically entrapped within the ordered or disordered mesostructured framework. Particles can be formed by aerosol processing or spray drying rather than coating onto a substrate. The selection of the interstitial compound provides a means for developing thin films for applications including membranes, sensors, low dielectric constant films, photonic materials and optical hosts.