Abstract: A laser alignment fixture for a reactor system may be used to align components of the reactor system to allow for a uniform deposition of a thin film onto a substrate. The laser alignment fixture may include: a lid assembly; and a plurality of laser and sensor assemblies. The laser alignment fixture may align at least: a flow control ring, a susceptor, and a side wall of the reactor system.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are systems and methods related to semiconductor processing device including a manifold including a bore configured to deliver a gas to a reaction chamber, the manifold including a first block mounted to a second block, the first and second mounted blocks cooperating to at least partially define the bore. The manifold may further comprise an insulator cap disposed about the first block or the second block. The semiconductor processing device may comprise at least three valve blocks mounted to the second block so that a precursor backflow is prevented. Heater rod(s) can extend through the second block to a location adjacent the first block.

Abstract: A reaction chamber may comprise a reaction chamber volume enclosed within the reaction chamber; a susceptor configured to support a substrate disposed in the reaction chamber volume; a reaction space above the susceptor, and a lower chamber space below the susceptor, within the reaction chamber volume; and/or a sealing system causing the reaction space and the lower chamber space to be at least partially fluidly separate. A sealing system may comprise a spacer plate surrounding and coupled to the susceptor; and/or a spring coupled to the spacer plate and the susceptor having a spring bias toward a compressed position or an extended position, such that the spring bias facilitates creation of at least a partial seal between the spacer plate and the susceptor, causing at least partial fluid separation between the reaction space and the lower chamber space as the susceptor moves up and down within the reaction chamber.

Abstract: The invention provides novel devices to allow for the accelerated evaluation of the impacts of light exposure on the contents of the packaging system. Through this approach and using the methods described herein, it can be determined how the components of a complete package system perform collectively to influence its photoprotective performance enabling a first ever method to quantitate these impacts. The use of this device with the methods described herein will allow for package designs to be optimized for the photoprotection performances, for the impacts of packaging production defects to be explored, and for the influence of packaging form (e.g., surface area to volume ratio) to be determined. Such device capabilities allow a first ever means to provide simulated retail, isothermal light exposures to complete package systems.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a motoring system for a gas turbine having the steps of: assembling a pinned mechanical fuse, the pinned mechanical fuse including at least one shear pin; forming an outer housing; installing a reduction gear train into the outer housing, the reduction gear train having an input and an output; operably connecting a motor to the input; operably connecting a clutch to the output using the pinned mechanical fuse, the clutch in operation engages and disengages the reduction gear train; operably connecting a starter to the clutch, the starter having an output shaft; and operably connecting an accessory gearbox to the output shaft of the starter. The clutch is operably connected to the accessory gearbox through the starter and the output shaft. The at least one shear pin in operation shears when torque on the pinned mechanical fuse is greater than or equal to a selected value.

Abstract: The invention provides novel methods to place a complete package system filled with a sample into a light exposure chamber as a complete unit with periodic monitoring of the contents of the packaging system. Through this approach, it can be determined how the components of a complete package system perform collectively to influence its photoprotective performance enabling a first ever method to quantitate these impacts. In turn this will allow for package designs to be optimized for the photoprotection performances, for the impacts of packaging production defects to be explored, and for the influence of packaging form (e.g., surface area to volume ratio) to be determined. Such capabilities allow a first ever means to optimize package systems for photoprotective performance.

Abstract: A system (e.g., an oil and/or gas production system) including a filter assembly for separating particulate materials from wellbore fluid. The filter assembly includes a flow cross and a flow bore deflector. The flow cross includes a flow block, a first passage formed in the flow block, and a second passage formed in the flow block. The first and second passages intersect. The flow bore deflector comprises a cap, an extension rod, and a deflector element. The deflector element extends at the intersection between the first and second passages to separate the particulate materials from the wellbore fluid.

Abstract: A workpiece susceptor body can include a front face configured to support a workpiece, a back face opposite the front face, a workpiece contact zone at least partially forming a support boundary on an inner portion of the front face, and a plurality of axial channels disposed within the susceptor body. The workpiece contact zone can be disposed radially inward of an outer edge of a workpiece positioned on the front face in a processing configuration. Each of the plurality of axial channels may connect to corresponding openings extending into an outer portion of the front face. Each of the openings may be disposed radially outward of the workpiece contact zone of the susceptor body.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are systems and methods related to semiconductor processing device including a manifold including a bore configured to deliver a gas to a reaction chamber, the manifold including a first block mounted to a second block, the first and second mounted blocks cooperating to at least partially define the bore. A supply channel provides fluid communication between a gas source and the bore, and the supply channel is disposed at least partially in the second block. A metallic seal is disposed about the bore at an interface between the first and second block. Advantageously, the metallic seal improves sealing between the interface between the first block and the second block.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for coded streaming data to facilitate recovery from failed or slow processor(s). A batch of processing stream data can be partitioned into a plurality of data chunks. Parity chunk(s) for the plurality of data chunks. The plurality of data chunks and the parity chunk(s) can be provided to processors for processing. Processed data of at least some (e.g., one or more) of the plurality of data chunks, and, processed data of parity chunk(s) are received. When it is determined that processed data for a pre-defined quantity of data chunks has not been received by a pre-defined period of time, the processed data for particular data chunk(s) of particular processor(s) from which processed data has not been received are determined based, at least in part, upon the received processed parity chunk(s) and the received processed data chunk(s).

Abstract: Embodiments include systems with active sound canceling properties, fenestration units with active sound canceling properties, retrofit units with active sound canceling properties and related methods. In an embodiment a system can include a sound cancellation device include a sensing element to detect vibration of a transparent pane and/or a sound input device configured to detect sound incident on the transparent pane, as well as a vibration generator configured to vibrate the transparent pane and a sound cancellation control module. The sound cancellation control module can evaluate the detected vibration of the transparent pane at two or more discrete frequency bands. The sound cancellation control module can cause the vibration generator to vibrate the transparent pane causing destructive interference with sound waves at the two or more discrete frequency bands. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A workpiece susceptor body can include a front face configured to support a workpiece, a back face opposite the front face, a workpiece contact zone at least partially forming a support boundary on an inner portion of the front face, and a plurality of axial channels disposed within the susceptor body. The workpiece contact zone can be disposed radially inward of an outer edge of a workpiece positioned on the front face in a processing configuration. Each of the plurality of axial channels may connect to corresponding openings extending into an outer portion of the front face. Each of the openings may be disposed radially outward of the workpiece contact zone of the susceptor body.

Abstract: A baffle is provided herein. The baffle includes a cylindrical baffle section. The cylindrical baffle section includes one or more holes. The baffle also includes a split line retaining section. The split line retaining section includes one or more mounting bosses. Each of the one or more mounting bosses receives one or more mounting bolts.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for determining photosensitive properties of product materials by exposing the product materials to controlled light exposures and measuring for changes in the product materials to quantify light sensitivity.

Abstract: A compound lens assembly and method for making a compound lens assembly useful for deep ultraviolet lithography are described. The compound lens assembly includes a first lens component having an optical surface bonded to an optical surface of a second lens component. The bonding at the interface can be achieved using a hydroxide catalysis bonding technique. The compound lens assembly and process for making same solve problems relating to constringence and/or inherent birefringence known for conventional optical elements used in deep ultraviolet lithography or inspection of wafers or reticles in the DUV.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a motoring system for a gas turbine engine including the steps of: forming a mechanical shaft fuse, the mechanical shaft fuse including a plurality of through holes; forming an outer housing; installing a reduction gear train into the outer housing, the reduction gear train having an input and an output; operably connecting an electric motor to the input; operably connecting a clutch to the output using the mechanical shaft fuse, the clutch in operation engages and disengages the reduction gear train; operably connecting a starter to the clutch, the starter having an output shaft; and operably connecting an accessory gearbox to the output shaft of the starter. The mechanical shaft fuse in operation shears when torque on the mechanical is greater than or equal to a selected value.

Abstract: A gate valve and method according to which a gate body extends within a valve cavity, a fluid bore extends through the gate body, and a passage extends from the fluid bore, through the gate body, and to the valve cavity. The valve cavity is pressurized with a lubricant to prevent, or at least resist, solid particles (e.g., sand, fines, debris, etc.) from entering the valve cavity. The valve cavity and the fluid bore are pressure balanced. In some embodiments, a flow valve, such as a check valve or one-way valve, is positioned within the passage.

Abstract: A baffle component for a turbine starter includes a first baffle level and a second baffle level stacked with the first baffle level. The first baffle level and the second baffle level may be arranged with a starter assembly such that airflow entering the baffle levels is directed by the first baffle level and the second baffle level to exit the starter assembly.

Abstract: A thickener/clarifier system includes a thickener/clarifier and one or more sensors measuring respective process or operating parameters of the thickener/clarifier(s) during operation thereof. The sensors are operatively coupled via hard-wired connections and possibly via 4-20 mA converters to one or more wireless transmitters. At least one wireless receiver receives the wireless signal(s) from the transmitter(s). At least one display is hard-wire coupled to the receiver(s) for displaying a magnitude of each process or operating parameter measured.