Abstract: A cut alignment device for a rotary saw having a motor which spins a cutting unit which includes a rotary shaft driven by the motor, a circular blade having a central aperture through which the shaft fits, and a blade mounting device for holding the blade on the shaft, the cut alignment device including: a battery power source carried by the cutting unit; and a beam light source, operatively connected to this power source, and carried by the cutting unit; wherein the light source projects a light beam from the cutting unit directed along the cutting edge of the blade to assist the operator in cutting accurately.

Abstract: A sawblade and a drive spline having a drive configuration therebetween. The drive configuration comprises inner driven surfaces on the sawblade which are driven by the drive spline which has outer drive recesses complementary to the inner driven surfaces of the sawblade. First and second radials extend outwardly from the axis of rotation of the drive spline and sawblade. They extend so as to contact the ends of a respective recess or drive surface most closely located to the axis of rotation. Second and third radials extend to contact the ends of the most remotely located recess or drive surface. The angular distance between the first and second radials is greater than the angular distance between the third and fourth radials.

Abstract: The stores ejection system of the present invention includes a single release hook and swaybraced ejection rams for releasably mounting and forcibly ejecting miniature munitions and other miniature stores on an aircraft. The pneumatically-driven stores ejection system can accommodate miniature stores having bail lugs sized to reduce store aerodynamic drag and radar signature and to improve store delivery accuracy.

Abstract: A power steering system with which no deterioration in steering feeling occurs when a control flow of working fluid changes. A valve mechanism V is made up of a power cylinder control valve CV for controlling a control flow Q and distributively supplying it to a power cylinder C and a bypass control valve BV connected in parallel with the cylinder control valve CV. The bypass control valve BV is normally closed, but while the control flow Q is increasing over a range of from a minimum flow Q.sub.1 to a maximum flow Q.sub.2 available for generating assist force the bypass control valve opens and returns a part of the control flow Q to a tank so that the pressure difference between the pressure chambers of the power cylinder C rises gently and the driver does not experience a disconcerting feeling such as one of the steering wheel suddenly being taken over.

Abstract: A brewing system (30) with a beverage holding tank (124) and a spray assembly (300, 302, 304) for spraying hot water onto interior surface (314) of the tank (124) to clean the tank (124). The hot water is passed to a dispenser urn (66) by both a brew valve (176) and a by-pass valve (170) only so long as a flush switch (54') is held in an actuated position, and the hot water is then pumped from the dispenser urn (66) to the holding tank spray assembly (300, 302, 304).

Abstract: A coffee machine, which operates with filter capsules, having a brewing unit with two brewing-chamber parts which can be displaced relative to one another and, in a closed position, form a brewing chamber for the filter capsules, one of the two brewing-chamber parts being connected to a brewing-water heater and being provided with a multiple nozzle. By virtue of the fact that the multiple nozzle in the brewing-chamber part is arranged in a movable manner and that, at least while the coffee is being prepared, is forced in the direction of the other brewing-chamber part or of the filter capsule accommodated in the brewing chamber, the extraction values are improved, the use of filter capsules of different thicknesses is possible, and the situation where the filter capsules swell up and explode when subjected to the action of superheated steam is avoided.

Abstract: An improved breadmaker capable of maintaining the freshness of the bread baked for a period of time. A temperature sensor and a humidity level sensor located inside the baking chamber of the breadmaker monitor the ambient conditions inside the baking chamber. In response to these sensors, a surface heater and humidifier are employed to maintain a predetermined temperature and humidity level inside the baking chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus adaptable for various kinds of raw rice and a variety of finally cooked rice, which comprises a combination of a steaming line constructed of a single endless conveyor and a settling and/or cooling line constructed of a plurality of combined endless conveyor belts arranged downstream of the steaming line. The settling and/or cooling line is combined with the rice continuously steaming line which comprises the steps of placing rice, that has finished preliminary water absorption, on a carrying surface of a single conveyor belt evenly, moving the carrying surface while blowing steam to the rice placed on the carrying surface, and effecting primary steaming of the rice, sprinkling of hot water to absorb water into the rice, and secondary steaming of the rice having absorbed water successively during movement of the carrying surface without agitating the rice, the above steps being performed within a sealed housing.

Abstract: A conveyor bun griller having a textured low-friction conveyor belt surface. This surface has more friction than an untextured low-friction surface, thus permitting the buns to be grilled without aesthetically undesirable markings, but also without creating handling problems for users of the griller.

Abstract: A multi heating zone cooking pot construction (10) including a receptacle unit comprising a receptacle member (20) having a base portion (21) and a peripheral sidewall (22) which are formed integrally with a divider unit (12) including a main divider wall member (30) and a secondary divider wall member (31) which divider the interior of the receptacle member (20) into segregated compartments (28, 29, 29') including an enlarged compartment (28) and two smaller compartments (29, 29'). The base portion (21) of each compartment is provided with a looped heat transfer coil (40) wherein the number of heat transfer loops (41) in at least two of the compartments (28, 29, 29') are different to produce more or less heat in the respective compartments (28, 29, 29').

Abstract: A camp skillet and biscuit maker, (10) primarily useful for cooking biscuits, meats and other food items at a campsite over a direct heat source, such as a camp fire or camp stove. Biscuit maker (10) includes an upper skillet member (20) and a lower skillet member (30). Upper skillet member (20) and lower skillet member (30) are hingedly fixed together. Lower skillet member (30) is of sufficient depth to serve as a deep fryer and a fry basket (65), is provided that is dimensioned so as to nest within lower skillet member (30). For cooking biscuits over a camp fire, biscuit skillet (70), which has a foraminous bottom (72), which also nests within lower skillet member (30) is provided.

Abstract: A portable heat unit is described. The heat unit is useful as an oven, barbecue, griddle, etc. The heat unit comprises a body, a lid, a cooking support member such as a grill rack or oven plate and a brace. The body comprises a number of rectangular panels joined to form an open-ended polyhedron such as a box. The panel joints are movable, and preferably comprise piano hinges, thus rendering the body collapsible. When in use, the stand is rendered noncollapsible by installation of the brace. The brace comprises a rigid member which is placed between two panels to permit control of the burning of the fuel, heat flow, temperature and to define an opening through which the fuel and food may be conveniently accessed.

Abstract: A vacuum sealed preservation container comprises a container main body and a lid made of a synthetic resin which is heat resistant and cold resistant and has microwave permeability, in which the lid has on the upper surface thereof a check valve constituted such that gases in the container flow out only in one direction to the outside of the container through a vent hole and a packing mounted in a packing case disposed in contiguous with the circumferential edge thereof, and the container is constituted such that the lid and the container main body are in airtight contact with each other by way of the packing.

Abstract: A barbecuing and smoking device for smoking and cooking meats and other foods. The device includes a housing having a base, a removable lid, at least one food rack mounted within the housing and a chimney mounted to the lid. A heat source, preferably an electrical heating element, is mounted to a heat shield and positioned in the base. A container for a smoke producing substance such as wood chips is slidably mounted in the housing above the heating element and horizontally removable from the housing through an opening in the base for replenishment of the wood chips.

Abstract: A food processor has a handle (4) connected to a gear assembly (G1, G2, G3, G4) by which different rotary tools (B) connected to the end (10) of a central shaft (8) in the processor may be rotated (FIG. 3). Different sets of the gears are engaged according to the speed with which the selected tool is to be rotated.

Abstract: An apparatus for cracking nuts is disclosed which employs a striker mechanism to apply a sharp force to the shell of a nut in order to fracture it. The nut is held in a chamber consisting of an anvil and a cup, with a spring-loaded striker being cocked and released by the single motion of a lever. In the lever's normal raised state, the anvil and cup are separated to allow for insertion of the uncracked nut. As the lever is lowered, the anvil is gently closed down upon the nut to secure it with a light force between the anvil and the cup. As the lever continues its travel downward, the striker is cocked and released, imparting an impulse force on the cup and the nut, thereby cracking the shell of the nut with a predetermined force independent of the size of the nut. A fragment shield integral to the lever is lowered into place along either side of the cracking chamber as the lever is lowered, providing a simple and reliable safety mechanism.

Abstract: A method of applying twine to a bale in which the twine is applied between first and second bale positions separated by an axial length along the bale. The method includes the step of applying twine about the bale by rotating the bale while continuously moving a twine dispenser axially from the first bale position to the second bale position such that a continuous helical pattern of twine is wrapped around the bale.

Abstract: A tensioning device for tensioning the plastic band. The device has a tensioning element which can be rotated about an axis and has a flat gripping region. A clamping element is also mounted such that it can be rotated about the axis and, when the tensioning element is in the inoperative position, is supported against a stop. In this position, the plastic band can be moved freely between the gripping surface of the clamping element and the tensioning element. To tension the plastic band, the tensioning element is rotated in the tensioning direction and the gripping region of the tensioning element is thereby moved against the gripping surface so that the plastic band is held in a planar manner. With the plastic band being held, the gripping region, as seen in the tensioning direction and with respect to the axis, is inclined inwardly in the radial direction. During further rotation of the tensioning element the plastic band which is clamped between the tensioning element and the clamping element is tensioned.

Abstract: A pressing device 1 for joining workpieces 44, 45 has a pressing tool 3 and a motorized drive 5 for actuation of the pressing tool 3 over a pressing distance, as well as a control device 26 which has a drive control device 62 with an output control device 67 as actuator for influencing the drive 5, such that at least one setpoint profile is retained as a command variable according to which a manipulated variable, corresponding to the setpoint profile, is generated for influencing the output control device 67. The output control device 67 and the setpoint profile 79 or profiles are part of a servocontrol system.

Abstract: A refuse and grinding system. The system will contain a hydraulic fluid supply for supplying a hydraulic fluid and a first compactor adapted for containing a refuse. The first compactor will have a first ram assembly and a first hydraulic valve, with the ram assembly having a first cell and a second cell. The first hydraulic valve is operatively connected with the hydraulic fluid supply, as well as the first and second cell. The system will contain a second compactor adapted for containing a hydrocarbon refuse such as oil filters. The second compactor contains a second ram assembly and a second hydraulic valve, with the second ram assembly having a first cell and a second cell. The second compactor will include a second hydraulic valve that is operatively connected, and in series arrangement with, the first hydraulic valve. The compactor will also comprise a grinder having a blade member contained therein. The blade member is responsive to the hydraulic supply that is fed to a hydraulic motor.

Abstract: Transferring a sublimation ink image to the surface of an object by forming a plurality of conically shaped objects from a master cast. Coating the objects with an organic polymer. Casting a heat transfer block to match a portion of the exterior surface of then object. Printing an image with a sublimation ink onto a release paper. Manipulating the image to accommodate the configuration of the objects. Placing the image on one the objects and introducing heat and pressure to the image and the release paper through said block to effect the transfer of the image to the object.

Abstract: A stencil printing plate is formed by perforating a film of a stencil sheet, and disposing a solid material on perforations of the film. The solid material includes a solvent soluble ink. when the solvent is supplied to the solid material, ink in the solid material is transferred to a sheet through the perforations.

Abstract: The present invention is a flexographic printing apparatus for printing single images on a continuous web of material using a belt-type printer and for easily and rapidly creating flexible packaging by bringing the printing operation in-line with the bag converting or packaging material machines. In a preferred embodiment, the printing apparatus includes a frame having an impression cylinder and a nip roller rotatably mounted to the frame in close proximity to the impression cylinder such that the nip roller bears on the impression cylinder, a printer mounting attached to the frame and movable laterally relative to the impression cylinder, a belt-type printer mounted on the printer mounting and means for transferring rotation of the impression cylinder to the printer. The frame may be fixed to a post-printing processing machine or may be free-standing for easily moving the invented apparatus to various locations.

Abstract: A process including:forming a first mixture of a first fluoroelastomer, and a first polymeric siloxane containing free radical reactive functional groups; andforming a second mixture of the resulting product with a mixture of a second fluoroelastomer and a second polysiloxane compound, and wherein the resulting product of the dissimilar polymeric materials is a phase compatible blend.The phase compatible blend is useful as a component of electrostatographic and liquid ink printing machines, including long-life fuser rolls, backing rolls, transfer and transfuse belts and rolls and bias charging and bias transfer rolls.

Abstract: A doctor blade device for an inking rinse unit of a rotary printing machine, including a doctor blade support, provided with an ink channel, on which two parallel doctor blades that are adjustable in relation to a form linking roller are affixed and--together with the form roller, the doctor blade support and packing pieces, which are made out of an elastomeric material and clamped adjacent to the blades and roller by the support--delimiting a closed ink compartment, and including lines for the transport of ink into and out of the ink compartment. In order to be able to replace the packing pieces quickly and easily, they are held in their seats by clamping quick release closure.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes an inker roll, a plate cylinder and an impression cylinder mounted for rotation about parallel axes. The inker roll is selectively displaced into engagement and disengagement with the plate cylinder to transfer ink to the plate cylinder and to a substrate about the impression cylinder. The inker roll is moved to transfer ink only during printing cycles and is out of engagement with the plate cylinder during non-printing cycles. A doctor blade engages the inker roll along a diameter thereof passing through the pivotal axis of the inker roll and its axis of rotation and on the side of the axis of rotation remote from its pivotal axis.

Abstract: A fuze device for use with a detonator on munitions. A cup and ogive assembly includes an ogive post for aft axial movement upon impact of the device and activation of a spitback lead on the cup. An ogive post activates a first firing pin when the ogive is crushed. A first safe and arm (S&A) device is aligned with the centerplate assembly to provide a first detonator in both the safe and the armed condition by movement of a rotor. A second firing pin is positioned below the first S&A device. It has a blowthrough hole for alignment of the first detonator with the spitback lead. A second S&A device is below the first S&A device, and has a second detonator and rotor that rotates during spin to an armed position to expose the second detonator to the second firing pin. The second rotor is sized and shaped to always permit alignment of the first detonator with the spitback lead.

Abstract: Rock and other hard materials, such as concrete, are fragmented by a controlled small-charge blasting process. A cartridge containing an explosive charge is inserted at the bottom of a hole drilled in the rock. The explosive charge is configured to provide the desired pressure in the hole bottom, including, if desired, a strong shock spike at the hole bottom to enhance microfracturing. The cartridge is held in place or stemmed by a massive stemming bar of high-strength material such as steel which blocks the flow of gas up the drill hole except for a small leak path between the stemming bar and the drill hole walls. The cartridge-incorporates additional internal volume designed to control the application of pressure in the bottom hole volume by the detonating explosive.

Abstract: A shaped charge, notably an explosively formed charge, incorporating an explosive charge arranged in a casing and onto which is placed a liner intended to be set into motion by the detonation of said explosive charge. The liner incorporates at least two plates, a rear plate which is in contact with said explosive charge and which is connected to said casing by attachment means and at least one front plate which is connected to said rear plate by bonding. The attachment means is positioned between a cylindrical peripheral surface of said rear plate and an inner cylindrical surface of said casing.

Abstract: A pipe crawler tractor may comprise a half tractor assembly having a first base drive wheel, a second base drive wheel, and a top drive wheel. The drive wheels are mounted in spaced-apart relation so that the top drive wheel is positioned between the first and second base drive wheels. The mounting arrangement is also such that the first and second base drive wheels contact the inside surface of the pipe at respective first and second positions and so that the top drive wheel contacts the inside surface of the pipe at a third position, the third position being substantially diametrically opposed to the first and second positions. A control system connected to the half tractor assembly controls the rotation of the first base wheel, the second base wheel, and the top drive wheel to move the half tractor assembly within the pipe.

Abstract: A vibration damping arrangement for a gondola of a type having a supporting unit attached to a cable, a hanger suspended from the supporting unit and a carriage suspended from the hanger. A vibration damping device includes an elongated hollow housing. A bottom plate of the housing defines a down-wardly arcuate oscillation track which extends in a direction perpendicular to the cable. A vibration damping body is movably located on the oscillation track such that it can naturally oscillate on the oscillation track in the longitudinal direction of the oscillation track upon vibrations of the carriage. The vibration damping device is located under a seat inside the carriage, suspended from a bottom of the carriage, supported by the hanger above a roof of the carriage or mounted on the roof of the carriage in such a manner that it does not extend beyond width and length of the carriage. The vibration damping device does not substantially occupy a passenger room so that comfortableness is not degraded.

Abstract: A bogie for rail vehicles has a frame, two wheel sets connected with the frame and provided with bearings, a steering linkage for achieving radial adjustments of the wheel sets on curved tracks, springs disposed between the frame and the bearings of the wheel sets, the steering linkage being connected to the bearings of the wheel sets below a horizontal central plane of the bearings, laminated steering rods for guiding the bearings on the wheel sets in a longitudinal and a transverse direction, the laminated steering rods acting on the frame about the horizontal central plane, each of the laminated steering rods being resilient and acting parallel to the springs, the steering linkage including a transverse rod, and a transverse bumper arranged between the transverse rod of the steering linkage and the frame.

Abstract: A mousepad assembly has a stiffened pad upon which a computer mouse can ride, and a stay, in the nature of a releasable strap, that can be wrapped about the upper thigh of the user. As located the mousepad assembly sits in the user's lap. It has a profile that has smoothly rounded comers and a recess for accommodating the torso of the user. The mousepad sits at a skewed angle relative to the user's lap. The mousepad is reversibly mountable in left-handed or right handed configurations.

Abstract: A shipping skid, for shipping a shipping article that is mounted on front and rear sets of wheels, which includes a base member, elongated skid members attached to the bottom surface of the base member, a center platform attached to a top surface of the base member, and a pair of side platforms attached to the top surface of the base member so that the center platform is disposed between the side platforms. The center platform has a raised upper surface that extends higher above the base member top surface than upper surfaces of the pair of side platforms. Each of the side platforms includes a front ramp section that slopes downwardly toward the base member front end, and a back ramp section that slopes downwardly toward the base member back end.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing and recycling CCA (copper, chrome, arsenic) treated wood chips that includes a vertical reaction chamber into which a continuous stream of wood chips is poured. Hot gases at about 400.degree. C. are introduced into the bottom of the column to heat the chips below their ignition point. The combustion gases flow upwardly through the chips to progressively cool the gases and allow them to condense in the column. The condensate is deposited upon the surface of the chips and the gases, which are now free of heavy metals, are evacuated from the column.

Abstract: A pressing portion is formed at one end portion of a horizontal wall portion of a cloth feeding unit, a bed portion is installed with a moving member pressed by the pressing portion and a slide member pressed to move by the moving member, a pivoting lever is pivoted by moving the slide member, a switch lever is switched to a drop position by the pivoting lever and a follower of the switch lever is switched to a position in correspondence with an escape driving cam. At such a time, a contact portion of the moving member is exposed to outside of a machine cover and can be visually observed and an operating portion of the slide member can be observed visually by being exposed to the outside via a notched window.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying, to a sewing device, a connected belt-loop material including at least one connection portion where two long materials are connected to each other, the connection portion having a width greater than a substantially constant width of a remaining portion of the belt-loop material, the apparatus including a feeding device which feeds the belt-loop material toward the sewing device, and a positioning device which positions, in a direction extending parallel to the width of the belt-loop material, at least the remaining portion of the belt-loop material being fed by the feeding device, so that the remaining portion takes a reference position in the direction of width, the positioning device including a permitting device which permits the connection portion of the belt-loop material to be fed through the positioning device by the feeding device, without lowering an accuracy with which the remaining portion of the belt-loop material is positioned by the positioning device in the direction

Abstract: A collar attachment station having an automatic collar loading system that includes a pair of guide rollers about which a circular collar is received. The guide rollers have a substantially conical construction and a roughened outer surface. As the guide rollers are rotated, the collar is drawn along the roughened surface of the guide rollers and into a sewing position beneath the sewing needle and presser foot of a sewing machine for the collar attachment station. A shirt body is placed over the collar and the collar and shirt body are expanded, and the edges of the collar and the neck opening of the shirt body are sewn together to attach the collar to the shirt body.

Abstract: Impermeable and insulating tank built into a load-bearing structure, the tank having two successive sealing barriers alternated with two thermally insulating barriers, the secondary barriers and the primary insulating barrier consisting of a set of prefabricated panels, each panel comprising, in succession, a first rigid board, a first thermal insulation layer (104), a second thermal insulation layer (108), and a second rigid board, the junction regions between the primary insulating barrier elements of two adjacent panels being filled with insulating titles each consisting of a thermal insulation layer (115) covered with a rigid board, the continuity of the secondary sealing barrier being provided in the junction regions of two adjacent panels by flexible strips (120) which are impervious to gas and to liquid, each strip being hermetically bonded to a secondary insulating barrier element of a panel by a lateral marginal region (120a) and to a secondary insulating barrier element of the adjacent panel by an o

Abstract: The present invention relates to houseboats and powerboats. More particularly, this invention is directed to utilize electronic circuitry and controls, in combination with boat docking technology, that will allow a fully functional powerboat to be efficiently and functionally integrated into the stern of a houseboat. The powerboat functions normally as a stand-alone unit. When the powerboat is locked into the houseboat's stern docking station, and electronics connected, it functions as the drive and navigational component for the houseboat.

Abstract: An improved float drum for marine structures which includes a floatation material in the interior of the float drum which conforms to the interior surfaces of the walls of the float drum. The float drum also includes a fluid regulator to prevent a build-up of gasses in the interior of the float drum from deforming or damaging the float drum. The float drum also designed conveniently accommodate dock utility systems.

Abstract: A marine anchor for recreational boats comprising a rotating hub, with a plurality of flukes extending outward, and a substantially right-angle shaped bail member including five bail positions for receiving a slidable shackle of an anchor chain. The first bail to shakle position is the anchored position. The second bail to shackle position allows for a conventional retrieval of the anchor from above the location of the set anchor. An alternate retrieval can result in a third bail to shackle position from an anchored boat position further away from the set anchor. In the second and third positions the flukes are free to rotate enabling the marine anchor to be retrieved. A fourth position of the bail to shackle position is pulling the anchor chain and shackle from the opposite end of the anchor. A fifth position of the bail is a resting position on the bed of the sea floor by releasing the tension of the anchor chain such as during a slack tide to minimize entanglement with other loose anchors or debris.

Abstract: A seat and foot rest assembly to convert a surf board or sail board into a kayak type paddling craft. The assembly comprises a chassis, connectors to easily secure said chassis to the top wall of the water buoyant board, a seat secured to the rear portion of the chassis and a foot rest adjustably mounted on the front section of the chassis. The connectors include suction cups and board encircling straps or screws to be screwed within screw inserts carried by the board top wall. The conversion kit can easily be detached to allow the user to use the board in its original configuration. An optional steering mechanism is provided for more precise directional control of the craft. The steering mechanism includes a stern mounted rudder and a control stick operable by the user's feet and connected to the rudder by adjustable cables.

Abstract: A dry storage box is held by a clamping device at a longitudinal location along the length of the small watercraft. Dry box provides water tight storage compartment with a hinged lid and latches for storing miscellaneous personal valuables and belongings. The clamped water tight box, in the event of capsize, remains secured to the gunwale, and thus valuables and belongings remain safe, dry and in one location. Incidentally provided are added buoyancy to the vessel in the event of a capsized condition, and when box is in normal use the longitudinal location allows free movement of the occupants about the small watercraft.

Abstract: A kayak is disclosed and having a hull section and a deck section. The hull section has a bottom surface circumscribed a contour edge. At least an endless groove is formed in the bottom surface and spaced inwardly of the contour edge, whereby the endless groove traps water and provides a thrust bearing-like action enhancing translational stability during planing conditions and performance in a flat spin of the kayak.

Abstract: A personal watercraft body has an elongate seat for the rider, elongate foot wells each disposed below a respective opposite elongate side of the seat, and sidewalls each extending from a respective opposite elongate side of the seat to a said foot well. Each foot well is defined by a said sidewall, a floor, and an outer wall disposed in facing relation to the sidewall. A back-of-the-leg support member is releasably attached within each foot well beneath each elongate side of the seat and at least part of the bottom of the support member is disposed above a floor of the foot well to define a water passageway. The support members brace the back of the rider's lower legs during riding. Each support member is formed from resilient foam or is pneumatically cushioned and is inflatable, and releasable attachment is provided by frictional engagement between the foot well and the support member.

Abstract: A process for depositing a dielectric film having a reduced dielectric constant and desirable gap-fill characteristics, at an acceptable deposition rate is disclosed. A filmed deposited according to the present invention possesses acceptable stability, and avoids outgassing of the halogen dopant while resisting shrinkage.A carbon-based dielectric film is deposited on a substrate in a processing chamber by first flowing a process gas into the processing chamber. The process gas includes a gaseous source of carbon (such as methane (CH.sub.4)) and a gaseous source of a halogen (such as a source of fluorine (e.g., C.sub.4 F.sub.8)). A plasma is then formed from the process gas by applying a first and a second RF power component. Preferably, the second RF component has a frequency of between about 200 kHz and 2 MHz and a power level of between about 5 W and 75 W. The first and a second RF power components are applied for a period of time to deposit a halogen-doped carbon-based layer.

Abstract: A process chamber apparatus includes a process chamber for processing a target such as a semiconductor wafer contained therein. The chamber includes an upper process chamber section having an annular contact surface at a lower end thereof and a lower process chamber section having an annular contact surface at an upper end thereof. A support mechanism supports the process chamber such that the lower section is movable against the upper section in a lateral direction between a process position where both sections are combined with each other and a separation position where both of the sections are separated apart from each other in a lateral direction. The contact surfaces of the upper and lower process chamber sections are inclined with respect to a plane including a movement direction of the lower process chamber section and are brought into contact with each other throughout entire circumferences of the contact surfaces at the process position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for vacuum depositing a coating onto a substrate are provided. The method includes the steps of: introducing an evaporant into a magnetically defined deposition region of a vacuum process chamber, ionizing the evaporant to form a plasma; generating a "magnetic bottle" magnetic field configuration to define the deposition region and to confine the plasma to the deposition region, further increasing the percentage ionization of the plasma to form a highly ionized media; creating a static dc electric field that is generally perpendicular to the magnetic field in the deposition region and parallel to the plane of the substrate; and then moving the substrate through the highly ionized media with the plane of the substrate and its direction of motion generally parallel to the magnetic field lines. The method of the invention is particularly suited to deposition of any atomistic evaporant onto intermediate-sized substrates.

Abstract: An applicator comb is provided for applying medicated liquid solution to and/or near the skin of a pet. The applicator comb includes a reservoir handle molded from a resiliently deformable plastic material. An applicator head is attached to the reservoir handle and includes a hollow body and a plurality of tines projecting from the hollow body. Each tine includes a passage extending axially therethrough for delivering the medicated liquid from the reservoir handle, through the hollow body and out of the tines.