Abstract: Disclosed is a method for dislodging a mold from a casting formed within the mold. The mold may be removed from the casting by scoring the mold and applying a force sufficient to cause the mold to fracture and break into pieces. Additionally, the mold may be fractured by either explosive charges placed in the mold pack or by high energy pulsations directed at the mold. Once the mold is fractured and broken into various pieces it may then be dislodged from the casting.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin film electronic device comprises applying a first plastic coating (PI-1) directly to a rigid carrier substrate (40) and forming thin film electronic elements (44) over the first plastic coating. A second plastic coating (46) is applied over the thin film electronic elements with electrodes (47) on top, with a portion lying directly over the associated electronic element, spaced by the second plastic coating. The rigid carrier substrate (40) is released from the first plastic coating, by a laser release process. This method enables traditional materials to be used as the base for the electronic element manufacture, for example thin film transistors. The second plastic coating can form part of the known field shielded pixel (FSP) technology.

Abstract: Device for the controlled release of a predefined quantity of a substance and method for the production of a device for the controlled release of a predefined quantity of a substance. To realize a controlled delivery of a substance based upon a multiplicity of individual compartments, the reservoirs are formed in plastic substrates that allow the substance delivery device to be flexible and conformal with both internal and external body parts. The fabrication technology for the plastic drug release reservoirs is compatible with active matrix array technology, allowing control of delivery to be based upon active matrix principles. Applications are for controlled external drug delivery (patches), implantable drug delivery and oral drug delivery (electronic pill).

Abstract: An integrated metal processing facility in which molten metal is poured into a series of molds at a pouring station to form metal castings, which are then transferred to a heat treatment line. Prior to introduction of the castings into a heat treatment station of the heat treatment line, the castings are subjected to heating sufficient to arrest cooling of the castings at or above a process control temperature for the metal thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated device (10) comprising at least one inorganic photovoltaic cell (16), a substrate supporting the at least one inorganic photovoltaic cell, a prefabricated thin battery (34) coupled to the at least one inorganic photovoltaic cell, and an encapsulation for sealing the integrated device, wherein one of the substrate and the encapsulation is formed by the prefabricated thin battery. The present invention also relates to a method for the manufacturing of such a integrated device.

Abstract: A photodiode (200), for instance a PN or a PIN photodiode, is disclosed. The photodiode receives incident radiation having first and second spectral distributions, where the first spectral distribution is spectrally shifted from the second spectral distribution. The photodiode has a first semiconductor layer (211) capable of absorbing incident radiation (231) having a first spectral distribution without generating a photocurrent, while simultaneously transmitting incident radiation having a second spectral distribution to the intrinsic layer (212) for generating a photocurrent (213). The photodiode may be used in connection with detecting the presence of target molecules that has been labeled with labeling agents, such as fluorophores or quantum dots. The labeling agents are characterized by the Stokes shift and, therefore, they emit fluorescent radiation having the second spectral distribution that is spectrally shifted from the illumination radiation having the first spectral distribution.

Abstract: A furnace for heat treating a metal workpiece is provided. A method and system for processing a workpiece also are provided.

Abstract: A moving particle display device comprises an array of rows and columns of display pixels (41,42,43,44), a plurality of row address lines (Row1,Row2;72; 112), each row address line for addressing a respective row of pixels and a plurality of column address lines (Col1,Col2;76; 108), each for providing pixel data to a respective column of pixels. A plurality of discharge column lines (82) is provided. A pixel is addressed by addressing a row of pixels and providing data to the pixels in the addressed row using the column address lines (Col1,Col2;76; 108). A charge flow from a column address line to an addressed pixel in the column flows to a respective discharge column line (82). By having discharge lines in the column direction, when a row of pixels is addressed, a current flow through the pixel, which is used to load data into the pixel from a column address line, passes to a column discharge line.

Abstract: An integrated metal processing facility in which molten metal is poured into a series of molds at a pouring station to form metal castings, which are then transferred to a heat treatment line. Prior to introduction of the castings into a heat treatment station of the heat treatment line, the castings are subjected to heating sufficient to arrest cooling of the castings at or above a process control temperature for the metal thereof.

Abstract: A system for reclaiming sand from a casting process includes a chamber having an inlet, an outlet, and a plurality of baffles defining a circuitous path for the sand therebetween, a heating element for providing heat to the chamber, and a fluidizing distributor for directing the sand through the chamber. A method of reclaiming waste sand also is provided.

Abstract: A system and method for forming and heat treating metal castings is provided with a vertical heat treatment unit positioned adjacent and downstream from a pouring station at which a series of molds are filled with a molten metal to form the castings. The vertical heat treatment unit includes a vertically oriented furnace chamber in which the castings are received, and which has a reduced footprint to reduce the manufacturing floor space required for the vertical heat treatment unit, and to enable the vertical heat treatment unit to be positioned in close proximity to the pouring station.

Abstract: A system and method for forming and heat treating a metal casting are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for dislodging a mold from a casting formed within the mold. The mold may be removed from the casting by scoring the mold and applying a force sufficient to cause the mold to fracture and break into pieces. Additionally, the mold may be fractured by either explosive charges placed in the mold pack or by high energy pulsations directed at the mold. Once the mold is fractured and broken into various pieces it may then be dislodged from the casting.

Abstract: A system and method for heat treating castings and removing sand cores therefrom. The castings are initially located in indexed positions with their x, y, and z coordinates known. The castings are passed through a heat treatment station typically having a series of nozzles mounted in preset positions corresponding to the known indexed positions of the castings passing through the heat treatment station. The nozzles apply fluid to the castings for heat treating the castings and degrading the sand cores for removal from the castings.

Abstract: Various systems and apparatuses for processing a metal casting are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for dislodging a mold from a casting formed within the mold. The mold may be removed from the casting by scoring the mold and applying a force sufficient to cause the mold to fracture and break into pieces. Additionally, the mold may be fractured by either explosive charges placed in the mold pack or by high energy pulsations directed at the mold. Once the mold is fractured and broken into various pieces it may then be dislodged from the casting.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a production sequence for the control of resources and production for metal castings of a manufacturing plant. The system employs a transport system to transfer the castings between a series of processing stations, which could include heat treatment, quenching, decoring, demolding, cleaning, machining, inspection, storage, etc., served by the transport system. A series of guided vehicles moving along the transport carry the castings between the processing stations. Each guided vehicle includes an identifier monitored by a controller to direct the castings to the next required processing station according to a predetermined production sequence for the castings thereon.

Abstract: A system and method for heat treating castings and removing sand cores therefrom. The castings are initially located in indexed positions with their x, y, and z coordinates known. The castings are passed through a heat treatment station typically having a series of nozzles mounted in preset positions corresponding to the known indexed positions of the castings passing through the heat treatment station. The nozzles apply heat to the castings for heat treating the castings and dislodging the sand cores for removal from the castings.

Abstract: A system and method for heat treating castings and removing sand cores therefrom. The castings are initially located in indexed positions with their x, y, and z coordinates known. The castings are passed through a heat treatment station typically having a series of nozzles mounted in preset positions corresponding to the known indexed positions of the castings passing through the heat treatment station. The nozzles apply fluid to the castings for heat treating the castings and degrading the sand cores for removal from the castings.

Abstract: A system and method for heat treating castings and removing sand cores therefrom. The castings are initially located in indexed positions with their x, y, and z coordinates known. The castings are passed through a heat treatment station typically having a series of nozzles mounted in preset positions corresponding to the known indexed positions of the castings passing through the heat treatment station. The nozzles apply heat to the castings for heat treating the castings and dislodging the sand cores for removal from the castings.