Abstract: In processing a substrate, adsorption members provided on a table play an important role in whether “indirectly influenced marks” are left on the rear surface of the substrate. Groups of adsorption members are selected in a predetermined order for use in the adsorption operation. Adsorption at a first group of members is terminated before an “indirectly influenced mark” is left on the substrate, and another adsorption operation is initiated at a second group of members. In this manner, the substrate is held on the table by migrating adsorption sites on the rear surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for dispensing a flowable substance, such as a flowable photoresist, on a microelectronic substrate. The method can include dispensing a portion of the flowable substance on the microelectronic substrate, receiving an image of at least some of the flowable substance on the microelectronic substrate, and, (with reference to the image), comparing a characteristic of the image with a pre-selected characteristic, or comparing a time required to dispense the portion of the flowable substance with a pre-selected, or both. The method can further include adjusting a characteristic of the dispense process when the image differs from the pre-selected image by at least a predetermined amount, or when the time differs from the pre-selected time by at least a predetermined amount, or both.

Abstract: A process for producing printed articles which comprises forming an under coat on a cloth having a rough surface with a foamed composition of a resin emulsion by printing, drying the formed under coat, forming a top coat on the dried under coat by printing and drying the formed top coat. In accordance with the process, cloths having a rough surface such as frieze cloths, pile cloths, knit cloths, towel cloths, felt cloths and blanket cloths can be printed while the proper feel of the cloth is maintained and printed articles having excellent fastness and appearance are obtained.

Abstract: This invention discloses a novel design to obtain a good coating uniformity and to reduce the volume of viscous materials when coating by spraying the viscous material on the wafer during the first time period at a first predetermined pressures; spraying the viscous material on the wafer at a second predetermined pressure in response to the end of the first time period, the second predetermined pressure being lower than the first predetermined pressure; and spraying the viscous material on the wafer during a second time period at a time-varying pressure, the time-varying pressure being increased from the second predetermined pressure to a third predetermined pressure during the second time period.

Abstract: In a photoresist coating apparatus and method, a rotating wafer is scanned with a spray nozzle from which the photoresist issues. The rotational speed of the wafer is varied based on the relative position of the nozzle above the wafer. The varying of the rotational speed is designed to minimize the amount of photoresist necessary for coating the wafer. Specifically, the photoresist is sprayed from the nozzle while the nozzle scans the wafer in a direction from the peripheral edge of the wafer toward its center, and the rotational speed of the wafer is increased during such scanning.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of improving the drying time of a thick, exterior, waterborne coating containing a quick-setting binder by applying the coating as at least two separate layers and as “wet-on-wet” layers.

Abstract: A more controllable acoustic ceiling patch or textured material in the form of a sprayable composition includes a base, a filler, an adhesive binder, an anti-foaming agent, a suspension agent, and rubber particulates or polyethylene particulates forming an aggregate suitable for spraying in the presence of volatile organic compound (VOC) propellants without melting or deterioration. The more controllable acoustic ceiling patch is storable and dispensable from a pressurized dispenser having a delivery nozzle. An aerosol system with a spray nozzle is included on the container for selective discharge of the textured material onto a prepared patch area, which may be on a drywall or support panel so as to match and blend with the surrounding acoustic ceiling surface area in order to provide a continuous and unbroken coextensive surface texture of mechanically and visually matched material.

Abstract: After a thin liquid agent film is formed by supplying a liquid agent onto a plate-like developer holder, this liquid agent film and the surface of a substrate are opposed. The liquid agent film and the substrate are brought into contact with each other at a point by declining the substrate and moving it close to the liquid agent film, or by curving the substrate toward the liquid agent film. Then, the substrate is made parallel to the liquid agent film, and the liquid agent is supplied such that the contact area of the liquid agent film spreads over the entire surface by the interfacial tension between the liquid agent film and the substrate. Since a thin liquid agent film can be uniformly formed below the substrate, processing can be performed with a small consumption amount. Additionally, the liquid agent can be supplied to the substrate without holding air.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine wash process that facilitates reducing a formation of particulate matter within a gas turbine engine is described. The engine wash process includes injecting a first liquid into the engine to remove particulate matter formed within the engine and adversely affecting engine operation and performance. A second liquid is then injected into the engine to facilitate reducing a rate of formation of particulate matter within the gas turbine engine as the engine is operated in the future. More specifically, the second liquid is an anti-static liquid that coats compressor blades within the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: A process for coating the flow channels in a monolithic, cylindrically shaped catalyst carrier with a coating dispersion, wherein the carrier has two end faces which are connected to each other by flow channels arranged parallel to the axis of the cylinder, by vertically aligning the axis of the cylindrical carrier, placing a predetermined amount of coating dispersion from a storage container on the upper end face of the carrier and drawing the dispersion through the flow channels under suction, removing excess coating dispersion from the flow channels by emptying the flow channels under suction, returning the excess dispersion to the storage container and fixing the dispersion coating by calcination. The coating dispersion is drawn through the flow channels under suction at a rate of flow of 0.

Abstract: Slag coating is accomplished by blowing a gas from a top-blown lance such that slag is splashed uniformly onto the barrel and throat near the trunnion of the converter; the lance height is adjusted to 0.7-3.0 m and the gas flow rate is adjusted to 250-600 Nm3/min and, after gas blowing, the remaining molten slag is incorporated with a slag solidifier containing MgO or CaO and the molten slag is splashed toward the desired part of the converter wall that needs repair.

Abstract: A method for marking a product for detecting unauthorized imitations of the product, in particular of electrical switchgear equipment and the like. A color imprint is applied to an outer or inner surface of a housing of the switchgear or the like. The color imprint contains pigments that can be detected only by special methods, for example infrared examination and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is related to systems and methods for modifying various non-equidimensional substrates with modifying agents. The system comprises a processing chamber configured for passing the non-equidimensional substrate therethrough, wherein the processing chamber is further configured to accept a treatment mixture into the chamber during movement of the non-equidimensional substrate through the processing chamber. The treatment mixture can comprise of the modifying agent in a carrier medium, wherein the carrier medium is selected from the group consisting of a supercritical fluid, a near-critical fluid, a superheated fluid, a superheated liquid, and a liquefied gas. Thus, the modifying agent can be applied to the non-equidimensional substrate upon contact between the treatment mixture and the non-equidimensional substrate.

Abstract: Method and preparation for the photochromic labeling and/or for protecting the authenticity of objects, in which bacteriorhodopsin materials and preparations therefrom are used for application to the objects; preference is given to using a combination of low-level and high-level security features in said bacteriorhodopsin materials and preparations therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing a printed substrate, comprising a step of applying droplets of a liquid containing a material for a desired component to be formed on a substrate to the surface of the substrate to form the component on the substrate, wherein the process comprises, prior to the step of applying the droplets to the substrate surface, a step of subjecting the substrate to a surface treatment in such a manner that the contact angle of the droplet applied with the surface of the substrate falls within a range of from 20° to 50°.

Abstract: An organic or organoelement, linear or branched, monomeric or polymeric composition of matter having a Raman-active component in the form of particles. The particles having a maximum dimension of 50 &mgr;m. The Raman-active compound is applied to a substrate. When the Raman-active compound is exposed to a laser light wavelength which is batochromically well beyond a spectral region of maximum absorbance of said Raman-active compound, Raman scattering can be detected.

Abstract: The invention embraces basecoating compositions comprising as binder constituents (i) an acrylate dispersion having a content of from 30 to 60% by weight of C1-C8-alkyl (meth)acrylate-containing monomers, from 30 to 60% by weight of vinylaromatic monomers and from 0.5 to 10% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid in the polymer, and (ii) a dispersion of a polymer which is obtainable by subjecting an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers to free-radical polymerization in the presence of a water-insoluble initiator or of a mixture of water-insoluble initiators and in an aqueous dispersion of a polyurethane resin which has a number-average molecular weight Mn of from 1000 to 30,000 daltons and comprises on average from 0.05 to 1.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a bonding paste applicator and a method of applying a bonding paste which allow satisfactory paste applying quality and excellent operability to be realized. A bonding paste application method for applying a bonding paste by making a drawing with a paste applying nozzle made to move to a position, where a chip is mounted on a substrate, comprises the steps of storing in advance in a storing unit 46 a drawing pattern for controlling each of X, Y and Z axes to move a paste applying nozzle and a drawing pattern setting table 53 to show a category corresponding to the size of a chip to be bonded, selecting a drawing pattern corresponding to the size of the chip, which has been designated, by means of a drawing pattern selecting unit 54 and obtaining a speed pattern for each of the X, Y and Z axes based on the selected drawing pattern by means of a speed pattern computing unit 55.

Abstract: A composite fiber made from natural and/or synthetic fibers having mineral compounds such as gemstones, colors and wavelengths, piezoelectric crystals and magnets whereby said fabrics can be placed against the body, such as the longitudinal lines of acupuncture points called meridians, the chakra system and/or circulatory systems for the purpose of transporting and channeling energy. The methods of combining the gemstones with the natural/synthetic fibers include encasing the mineral compounds within the natural/synthetic fibers by bonding the mineral compounds to the natural/synthetic fibers or laminating the mineral compound or compounds to the natural/synthetic fiber.

Abstract: A liquid coating device and method for coating a coatable composition on a workpiece to form a coating, wherein a parameter indicative of barometric pressure is measured and at least one thickness-affecting process parameter is adjusted in order to compensate for the effects of variations in barometric pressure on coating thickness uniformity.