Abstract: A rice polisher for polishing rice, which is a preprocess necessary for producing pre-white rice having a favorable taste by using a small amount of water, a pre-polished rice producing apparatus that uses the rice polisher, a leveling device capable of uniformly leveling grains, and a pre-polished rice producing facility. The rice polisher includes a grain-lifting spiral for transporting white rice above from below, a water-pouring port for pouring polishing water, the water-pouring port being disposed at a head portion, a discharge port for discharging the white rice, the discharge port being disposed at the head portion, and a rice-polishing roll for polishing rice by agitating together with the polishing water poured from the water-pouring port the white rice pressurized by transportation by the grain-lifting spiral, with the polisher discharging from the discharge port the white rice that has been polished.

Abstract: The invention proposes a transporting apparatus for transporting single or double workpieces through processing stations of presses, in which apparatus up to 9 degrees of freedom are integrated in the transporting system. Necessary changes in position for, for example, feeding into dies can take place directly by way of the transporting apparatus. It is possible to dispense with intermediate set-down locations or orienting stations.

Abstract: A user PC 120 for controlling a stencil printing machine 1, having a plurality of exchangeable printing drums, wherein respective printing drums are mounted with respective perforated stencil sheets which are formed by a stencil-making processing section 104 on the basis of image data, and a print sheet is held in press contact with the plural printing drums to perform a stencil printing process with first and second stencil-printing processing sections 105, 106 is disclosed as having a registering function to register printing ink colors to be used for printing with the respective printing drums by enabling reading-in of a printer driver and to store useable ink color information, a function to produce display data to display contents of the ink-color designating information produced by the designating section for the respective printing drums.

Abstract: A printing control apparatus for controlling a stencil printing machine (50, 100), wherein a stencil sheet, which is made on the basis of image data, is wound around a printing drum (25; 125, 126) with which a print sheet (34; 141) is held in pressured contact to perform a stencil printing operation, provides the stencil printing machine with image data representative of an image to be reproduced as an object, and printing order information representative of a page order in which the printing operation is performed using image data, an ink color for the printing drum to be used, and a timing in which one printing drum is replaced with another one. In accordance with the printing order information, the ink color contained in image data is detected and an order for each page to be printed is determined on the basis of a user's print request to execute the printing operation according to the page order and to reduce the number of times the printing drum is replaced with.

Abstract: A screen printing paste from which a fine pattern can be formed precisely is provided by setting the viscosity at a shear rate of 4 sec−1 to be not less than about 40 Pa·sec and the viscosity at a shear rate of 10 sec−1 to be not more than about 210 Pa·sec. It is preferable that the average particle diameter (D50) of solid components contained in the paste be less than about 10 &mgr;m. It is also preferable that the flowability of the paste be not more than about 0.011 rad when a stress of 10 Pa is applied to the paste for two minutes. A screen printing method using the paste and a baked thick film body formed with the paste are also provided.

Abstract: In a rotary press intended to perform the synchronous control of driving means with high precision, quickly stabilize rotation, and reduce spoilage caused by phase shifts, comprising a plurality of printing mechanisms in which driving means M rotate N turns while plate cylinders P rotate one turn, so that printing images can be printed on a paper web sequentially passing through each printing mechanism in such a manner that the printing images are matched with a predetermined reference, in which a control section 3 replaces the rotational phase of the plate cylinder with the rotational phase of the driving means M corresponding to that rotational phase so as to match the printing images with a predetermined reference, converts a shift between the rotational phase of the driving means M for matching and the rotational phase of the driving means M in a normal state into the number of outputs of the first pulse signals, set it as a correction value, and obtains a virtual feedback value by shifting the rotational

Abstract: By means of sensors, the web lengths needed for the respective print job are determined and are used to calculate presetting values for the cylinders involved in the printing.

Abstract: The cleaning device (B, P, T, R1, R2) is attached at each end to shoulders (S) pivoting on a pair of parallel arms (2) connected, to each other by a robust cross member (5), these arms being hinged at the other end to the side walls (F) of the machine. At this hinge end, there pivots on at least one of the arms (2) an assembly of pneumatic actuators (11, 12), which actuators pivot at the other end on a lug (9) integral with one of the shoulders (S) of the cleaning device, which shoulders are provided, on the opposite side from the said lug, with spindles or rollers (6) that run in cam paths (7) formed in plates (8) attached to the said side walls of the printing machine.

Abstract: A method for preparing a lithographic printing plate by means of ink jet is disclosed. The ink jet fluid contains an oleophilizing compound chosen from the group consisting of a catechol, a pyrogallol, and a salicylic acid.

Abstract: A support for a lithographic printing plate obtained by performing surface graining and anodizing of an aluminum alloy plate, wherein the foregoing aluminum alloy plate contains specific contents of Fe, Si, Cu, Ti, Zn and Mg, with the balance being Al and incidental impurities. The presensitized plate obtained from this support for a lithographic printing plate is excellent in press life and in resistance to dot ink stain when processed into a lithographic printing plate. Preferably, the support for a lithographic printing plate, with regard to the surface of the support, has a center line average roughness Ra in the range of 0.2-0.6 &mgr;m, a maximum height Rmax in the range of 3.0-6.0 &mgr;m, a ten-point mean roughness Rz in the range of 2.0-5.5 &mgr;m, a center line peak height Rp in the range of 1.0-3.0 &mgr;m, a center line valley depth Rv in the range of 2.0-3.5 &mgr;m, a mean spacing Sm in the range of 40-70 &mgr;m, an average inclination &Dgr;a in the range of 6.0-12.

Abstract: A support for lithographic printing plate which is obtained by performing surface roughening treatments including electrolytic graining on an aluminum alloy plate containing Fe, Si, Cu. Ti, Mg and Ni in specified amounts, with the balance being Al and incidental impurities. The Ni content, Cu content and the average surface roughness of the roughened support surface satisfy a specified relationship. A lithographic printing plate prepared from the support have longer press life, higher resistance to staining and better surface quality.

Abstract: Provided are methods of preparing a positive-working lithographic printing plate, which methods comprise the steps of (a) providing a positive-working lithographic plate, such as a wet lithographic plate, imageable by laser radiation, which plate comprises an ink-accepting layer, such as an ink-accepting surface layer, (b) imagewise directing a source of radiation to image a first region of the ink-accepting layer in a desired pre-exposed pattern, and (c) imagewise directing laser radiation to image a second region of the ink-accepting layer in a desired final printing pattern, wherein at least a portion of the first region is not capable of being imaged during step (c) due to positioning of the plate during the exposure to the laser radiation and wherein the portion of the first region comprises areas which are capable of being inked and transferring ink to a receiver substrate during lithographic printing. Also provided are imaged lithographic plates prepared by such methods.

Abstract: Installed in a rotary press which is provided with an upper work floor T and a lower work floor U to accommodate multi-layered printing sections, there are included upper turning bodies B installed at a high level on an upper story W, opposing each other at an interval larger than the width of a press plate P; lower turning bodies C installed at a low level on a lower story X, opposing the upper turning bodies B vertically and opposing each other at the same interval as the upper turning bodies B; endless flexible bodies D looped over the upper and lower turning bodies B and C; a drive unit E for rotating the turning bodies so as to run the endless flexible bodies D all at once; and a press plate holding F unit which has a plurality of press plate holders and which is disposed between the left and right endless flexible bodies D with its left and right sides connected to the rear or front segments of the respective endless flexible bodies D stretched between the upper turning bodies B and the lower turning bo

Abstract: A scratch layer transfer sheet comprising a substrate film and a transferable scratch layer disposed on one surface of the substrate film, the transferable scratch layer comprising a hiding layer, being able to be thermally transferred to the print surface of a transfer-receiving material and being able to be removed from the print surface by scratching it after it is transferred. The scratch layer transfer sheet is overlapped on a transfer-receiving material such that the transferable scratch layer faces the print surface of the transfer-receiving material to transfer said transferable scratch layer to the print surface by heating.

Abstract: An image is printed on a substrate by means of a computer driven printer using heat activated dyes, without activating the dyes during the process of printing onto the substrate. The dyes are subsequently activated by applying sufficient heat and pressure to the substrate to activate the dyes.

Abstract: An LUT1 preparation section 1 and an LUT2 preparation section 2 prepare an LUT1 and an LUT2 for producing linear output from first raw data or second raw data. Using the LUT1 and LUT2, an LUT1 conversion section 3 and an LUT2 inverse conversion section 4 convert CMYK of the first raw data and C′M′Y′K′ of the second raw data into four color values adjusted, and an L matching LUT preparation section 5 prepares an L matching LUT so that the K value of the four color values adjusted becomes equal. A K preservation 4DLUT preparation section 6 prepares a K preservation 4DLUT from the four color values adjusted, the L matching LUT, and the Lab value of the first and second raw data. A 4DLUT reset section 7 resets some of data in the prepared K preservation 4DLUT, whereby partial calorimetric match is intended.

Abstract: A munition article is to be provided with an antenna which, by virtue of a characteristic which is uniform all around, permits interference-free reception of items of satellite navigation information, even if in the manner of an artillery projectile it is fired with spin along an elongate ballistic trajectory, so that a tail antenna with a spherical characteristic does not allow the expectation of good reception factors in relation to navigation satellites which are as high as possible above the horizon. Therefore the tip (10) of the fuse tip (11) of the projectile is equipped with a dipole satellite antenna which faces in the direction of flight. Connected to the dipole (13) which is arranged concentrically with respect to the longitudinal axis (14) of the projectile are symmetrically disposed conductor portions (15) which rest with a close fit in recesses (19) in the ballistic cap (12).

Abstract: A trolley for track systems with essentially right-angled intersections is equipped with raisable and lowerable rollers which can be lowered to engage with, and raised to disengage with, one of the pairs of tracks. A common actuator (76,78) simultaneously lowers, in relation to the trolley, the rollers associated with one pair of tracks and raises the rollers associated with the intersecting pair of tracks.

Abstract: A moveable track cover is provided for use with a mechanism configured to move along a track. One example of such a mechanism is a pipe racking system used on off-shore oil and gas platforms. One end of the moveable track cover is connected to the pipe racking system mechanism which moves along the track. The other end of the track cover is spooled onto a drum. Rotation of the drum is controlled by a motor which exerts enough force to maintain the track cover in constant tension. When the pipe racking system mechanism moves towards the drum, the motor rotates the drum to roll the track cover onto the drum. When the pipe racking system mechanism moves away from the drum, it pulls the track cover off of the drum. By attaching a track cover to each side of the pipe racking system mechanism, the track along which the pipe racking system mechanism travels is kept covered at all times. The track cover may be constructed of a sheet of stainless steel strengthened by rib assemblies.

Abstract: A pair of rail members have upward wheel supporting surfaces and inward roller guide surfaces, respectively. A fixed path includes linear path portions and a branching-and-joining path portion. Linear-side guide members extending along the linear path portions and a branching-and-joining-side guide member extending along the branching-and-joining path portion are provided in a branching-and-joining section. A moving body is provided with wheels and side guide rollers supported and guided on a wheel supporting surface and a roller guide surface, respectively. A direction restricting member guided by sideward guide sections of the guide members is driven by a lateral-movement unit to move freely in a lateral direction between a location corresponding to the linear-side guide member and a location corresponding to the branching-and-joining-side guide member.

Abstract: This invention is a freight and mass transit system which utilizes a road-rail adaptive vehicle. The adaptive vehicle is self-powered, and, with its power unit intact, is able to travel both on roads and on rails. In one embodiment, the adaptive vehicle loads easily and rides securely on a flat-bed type rail car. In another embodiment, the wheels or axles of the vehicle adapt to cooperate with the rail-line rails for traction and guidance, and the vehicle rides directly on the rails. Preferably, the rail version of the adaptive vehicle is connectable with other similar vehicles, so that a set of adaptive vehicles may travel like a train down the rails. Also, preferably, the rail version of the adaptive vehicle is connectable with the freight and passenger compartments of other similar vehicles, so that passengers may move from one adaptive vehicle to another in order to make their necessary travel connections during the rail transit.

Abstract: The floor of a passenger cabin in a railway car is mounted on a base plate 23 of an underframe 11 via plural common joists 33, 34. The vibration of the truck is transmitted via a center pin 27, a bolster 25, center sills, a base plate 23, and common joists 33, 34 to the floor 31, thereby vibrating the floor. Out of the common joists 33 and 34, the common joists 34 that are positioned near the width-direction-center of the car body do not extend beyond the center sill 25 toward the longitudinal end of the car body. This arrangement reduces the vibration of the floor 31 positioned at the longitudinal end portion of the car body.

Abstract: An ink for ink-jet recording which comprises (a) a coloring material, (b) a liquid medium, and (c) an ammonium salt of an acid having a methyl or methylene group and a carboxylic group, or an ammonium aldonate, or an ammonium salt of citric acid, to alleviate kogation of the ink-jet head heater having an outermost protecting layer containing at least one of a metal and a metal oxide.

Abstract: An ink formulation particularly suitable for inkjet printing comprising a pigment, polypropylene glycol and water. In a preferred embodiment, the ink composition comprises 0.5 to 15% by weight of a pigment, 0.5 to 30% by weight of polypropylene glycol, and 55 to 99% by weight of water, wherein the percentages are based on the overall weight of the formulation. In another preferred embodiment, the ink composition comprises a pigment, polypropylene glycol, and water, wherein the minimum ratio of pigment to polypropylene glycol is about 1:1 to about 1:2.5. The ink composition of the present invention produces a surprisingly wet fast and light fast printed image.

Abstract: An article and method for its manufacture are described. The article is preferably a ladle used in the manufacture of metals and receives molten metal for further chemical processing in the ladle or for transportation. The ladle is transparent to a wide range of electromagnetic radiation wavelengths which allows the metal to be heated or stirred by induction without heating the ladle itself. The ladle is made of glass fibers and an inorganic cement, and this provides strength along with high temperature resistance. The article is manufactured by winding glass fiber around a mandrel, the glass fiber having an inorganic cement adhered to it. In one technique, the cement is provided on the fiber as an aqueous slurry, and the product is allowed to air cure after winding. In a second technique, the cement is adhered to the fiber by electrostatic attraction.

Abstract: The pigment dispersion liquid is produced using at least a pigment, liquid medium, and a dispersant, as follows. That is, a mixture consisting of at least the pigment, liquid medium and the dispersant is held under a pressure which is less than the atmospheric pressure and then the mixture is held under a pressure equal to or higher than the atmospheric pressure. Finally, dispersion is carried out.

Abstract: Clinkered materials containing high concentrations of {(C,K,N,M)4 (A,F,Mn,P,T,S)3 Cl,{overscore (S)})}(crystal X), and {C2S)3(C{overscore (S)})3Ca(f,Cl)2} or C9S3{overscore (S)}3Ca(f,cl)2 crystal Y), and/or {C5S2{overscore (S)}) (crystal Z) directly from the kiln, rapidly hardening ultra-high early strength cement including these clinkered materials, methods for forming and using said compositions and the cements so produced are claimed. The methods include the steps of forming a mixture of raw material containing CaO, MgO, Al2O3, Fe2O3, TiO2, Mn2O5, SiO2, SO3, Na2O, K2O, P2O5 and F, respectively designated C, M, A, F, T, Mn, S, {overscore (S)}, N, K, P and f, and heating said mixture to an elevated temperature between 900° C. and 1,200° C.; before determining average amount of crystals X, Y, and Z.

Abstract: A shelving unit comprises a shelf and a shelf anchor for securing the shelf to an adjacent wall. The shelf has a peripheral rim that extends along at least a portion of the length of the shelf. The shelf has at least one internal lateral support member extending generally perpendicularly to the rim. The shelf anchor includes a base and a shelf-retainer. The base is adapted to be mounted to the wall. The shelf-retainer extends from the base. A retaining portion of the shelf-retainer is spaced from a front side of the base to define a rim-receiving recess between the base and the retaining portion of the shelf-retainer. The shelf anchor is positioned relative to the shelf so that at least a portion of the peripheral rim is received within the rim-receiving recess in a manner to prevent the shelf from moving outwardly from the wall when the shelf anchor is mounted to the wall. The shelf-retainer includes a lateral positioner.

Abstract: A media cassette (10) including a fluid spray system for spraying media located within the cassette (10) is described. The cassette (10) includes a lid (12) and a body (14). The body (14) includes an absorbent portion (40) in the form of a chemical absorbing sheet for absorbing any fluid not absorbed by the media (42). The sheet (40) is preferably folded and creased into a concertina arrangement so that the sheet (40) can expand and compress as media are removed from or added to the cassette (10). If the fluid spray system is activated when the cassette (10) is only partially full of media (42), then the sheet (40) absorbs the fluid that is not absorbed by the media (42), thereby preventing leakage of the fluid from the cassette (10).

Abstract: A sewing apparatus includes a hollow needle that can pass through a work cloth, and a needle cover that has a passing hole through which the needle passes and holds the work cloth. The needle cover functions as a presser foot and holds at least a part of a thread between a previous stitch point where a stitch has been previously made and a succeeding stitch point where a stitch is to be currently made. Accordingly, sewing can be performed on the workpiece without use of a lower thread.

Abstract: An engaging pin, protruding in a front and rear direction of a sewing apparatus from an end portion of a swing arm, includes a shaft portion and a head portion provided at a free end of the shaft portion. A U-shaped engagement groove is formed at one end portion of a periphery of a housing case of a sewing cartridge, and is attached to and detached from the engaging pin provided in the sewing apparatus. The engagement groove includes a narrow groove portion, which engages the shaft portion, and a wide recessed portion, which engages the head portion. The narrow groove portion and the wide recessed portion are connectedly provided each other. The narrow groove portion includes connecting portions. The connecting portions are inclined so that an opening of the engagement groove becomes wider toward a periphery of the housing case.

Abstract: In the present invention, perpendicular flows (Fa) along a running direction of a hull (10) are induced accompanying the operation of a vessel, and vortex structures in the vicinity of a submerged surface (11) of the hull are varied by the perpendicular flows. As a result, energy consumption during operation of the vessel can effectively be conserved by reducing the frictional resistance with a low level of energy consumption.

Abstract: A watercraft beaching device which includes a base member and a pair of upright supports attached to the base member and positioned in spaced apart relationship. Each upright may also include a cushioned hull engagement surface. Advantageously, the hull engagement surfaces are elongated to engage more than a single point along the side of the boat hull to prevent the watercraft from pivoting about the beaching device on the shoreline and yet still require a relatively small area of surface contact with the hull of the watercraft. The upright supports are configured to hold the hull of the craft such that the keel of the craft does not come into contact with the base member of the watercraft beaching device or shoreline thereby eliminating abrasive wear to the keel of the craft while moored using the watercraft beaching device of the present invention.

Abstract: A dirty filter indicator device adapted for use with a furnace, an air conditioning assembly and the like. As the filter collects dirt and dust, the overall airflow is restricted causing more air to flow through the whistle device. This increased air flow through the device alerts the occupants to the need to change the air filter. The device has a canopy to prevent large dust particles from clogging the device and an adjustable nozzle element which can be adjusted to begin whistling according to the degree of dirtiness of the filter by cutting portions of the distal end of the whistle.

Abstract: In pulling a single crystal by CZ method, stable pulling up is carried out in a pulling rate as fast as possible while a crystal deformation is controlled to an aimed value and density of grown-in defects is suppressed to a value below an upper limit value. As an index of deformation of the single crystal from a perfect circle, the aimed value of the crystal deformation is previously determined. The upper limit value of a pulling rate necessary to suppress a defect density to an allowable range is previously calculated from distribution of grown-in defects in the crystal section, the single crystal is pulled up according to a predetermined pulling rate, and then deviation of the achieved value from the aimed value of the crystal deformation in pulling is calculated. The deviation is converted to a correction of the pulling rate. This correction is added to a set value of the pulling rate in the pulling and the result is used as a temporary set value of the pulling rate in the next pulling.

Abstract: A seed crystal is lowered toward a melt, and a contact between the seed crystal and the melt is detected using an image captured by an imaging device. The temperature of the melt is adjusted to keep a meniscus of the melt in contact with the seed crystal. The temperature of the melt is then lowered to create a wingout extending from the seed crystal. The length and symmetry of the wingout is detected with an image captured by the imaging device, and a ribbon of crystal following the wingout starts to be lifted from the melt.

Abstract: In a process for producing a planar body of an oxide single crystal with a &mgr; pulling-down method, a shoulder portion having a larger width is grown without any polycrystal regions, cracks or crystal deteriorations in a central portion of the planar body. A raw material of the oxide single crystal is melted in a crucible. A seed crystal is contacted to a melt of the raw material near an opening of a nozzle 13 of the crucible. Then, the melt 18 is drawn from the opening by pulling down the seed crystal to form a planar body 14A. A temperature distribution of the nozzle 13 in a direction perpendicular to the drawing direction B is controlled by supplying heat to the nozzle 13 and/or by removing heat from the nozzle 13.

Abstract: Provided are a quartz glass crucible for pulling up a silicon single crystal, with which not only a defectless silicon single crystal can be pulled up but a single crystallization ratio can greatly be improved, and a production method therefor.

Abstract: The present invention was achieved in order to provide an apparatus for pulling a single crystal, wherein a flow of an inert gas to a single crystal to be grown, pressure in an apparatus body, and a temperature environment are always kept constant by keeping the melt level at a prescribed position in spite of changes in volume of a quartz crucible between batches and thermal deformation of the quartz crucible, so that high quality single crystals can be pulled, comprising a reference reflector arranged inside an apparatus body, a level position measuring means to measure an actual level position by detecting a mirror image position of the reference reflector reflected in the melt surface using a one-dimensional CCD camera arranged outside the apparatus body, a crucible ascent speed adjustment value calculating means to calculate an adjustment value of the crucible ascent speed based on an output from the level position measuring means, an adjustment value adding means to add the adjustment value to the crucib

Abstract: A releasing agent applying apparatus having an applying rotator for applying a releasing agent to an applied member, a supplying member for supplying the releasing agent to the applying rotator, a regulating member for regulating an amount of the releasing agent on the applying rotator, and a cleaning member for cleaning a surface of the applying rotator.

Abstract: A control system for digitally monitoring and/or controlling pressure to a pneumatic load such as a stop/suckback valve. Pressure is sensed in the pneumatic fluid input lines to the pneumatic load, and a closed loop control is used to maintain the pressure at a predetermined level. In an alternative embodiment, the control system is used to ensure equal dispensing in multi-point dispense apparatus. Thus, pressure is sensed downstream of each valve in fluid communication with a respective nozzle. Any pressure differential detected is corrected by appropriate valve adjustment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving a consistent depth of immersion of a semiconductor element into an exposed surface of an adhesive material pool when applying the adhesive material, conductive or non-conductive, to the semiconductor element or portion thereof. The consistent depth of immersion is defined by a stop which is attached to a reservoir used to form the adhesive material pool, attached to a stencil which is used in conjunction with the reservoir to form a level upper surface on the adhesive material, or operates independently from the reservoir and/or stencil.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving a level exposed surface of a viscous material pool for applying viscous material to at least one semiconductor component by contacting at least a portion of the semiconductor component with viscous material within a reservoir. A level viscous material exposed surface is achieved by using at least one mechanism in association with the reservoir. The mechanism is configured to level the exposed surface of viscous material and maintain the exposed surface at a substantially constant level. The reservoir may be shaped such that the exposed surface of viscous material is supplied to a precise location.

Abstract: A method for applying a viscous material to a lead frame element. A method of the invention includes positioning the lead frame facing downward and bringing the lead fingers into contact with a pool of adhesive material. The contact of the lead fingers to the adhesive material results in a portion of the lead fingers receiving a portion of the adhesive material from the pool of adhesive material. The gravitational forces on the adhesive material on the downward facing lead frame maintain the shape and boundary definition of the adhesive material.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a semiconductor device, an arrangement for forming a layer on a semiconductor substrate compensates for variations in wafer substrate reflectivity. The arrangement includes providing substrate illumination and then adjusting the illumination on the substrate. The arrangement also includes controlling the dispensation of material over the substrate as a function of the adjusted illumination. By compensating for variations in wafer substrate reflectivity, manufacturing processes can realize more consistent photoresist coatings on wafer substrates from one wafer lot to another.

Abstract: A plasma etching apparatus includes a worktable disposed in a hermetic process chamber. The worktable has a main surface for placing a wafer thereon, and a sub-surface for placing a focus ring thereon. A cooling mechanism for supplying cold to the main surface and sub-surface is disposed in the worktable. A heat transfer medium made of conductive silicone rubber is interposed between the sub-surface and focus ring. A press mechanism presses the focus ring toward the sub-surface. The heat transfer medium improves thermal conductivity between the sub-surface and focus ring to be higher than in a case with no thermal transfer medium.

Abstract: This ion source 2 has the heating furnace 4 for heating a solid material 6 to produce a vapor 8, the plasma production vessel 16 for producing a plasma 24 by ionizing this vapor 8, and the vapor conduit tube 10 connecting both the heating furnace 4 and the plasma production vessel 16. In this ion source 2, using indium fluoride 6a as the solid material 6, an ion beam 30 containing indium ions is led out, while the temperature of the heating furnace 4 is kept in a range from 450° to 1170° C., and below the temperature of the plasma production vessel 16.

Abstract: This invention provides an apparatus and method for injecting gas within a plasma reactor and tailoring the distribution of an active species generated by the remote plasma source over the substrate or wafer. The distribution may be made more or less uniform, wafer-edge concentrated, or wafer-center concentrated. A contoured plate or profiler is provided for modifying the distribution. The profiler is an axially symmetric plate, having a narrow top end and a wider bottom end, shaped to redistribute the gas flow incident upon it. The profiler is situated below an input port within the plasma reactor chamber and above the wafer. The method for tailoring the distribution of the active species over the substrate includes predetermining the profiler diameter and adjusting the profiler height over the substrate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a shower head structure, disposed on a ceiling portion of a process chamber for subjecting a material to be treated to a film forming process, for supplying a predetermined gas, the structure comprising a head main body formed in a cup shape having a bottom with a plurality of gas injection holes opened therein, and formed integrally with a joining flange portion to be attached to the ceiling portion of the process chamber on an opening side of the cup shape, and a head heating portion, disposed on the bottom of the head main body, for adjusting the head main body at a desired temperature, so that the film forming process for enhancing reproducibility under a low temperature is performed and a reactive byproduct is removed under a high temperature.

Abstract: A pet brush including a brush body; which has a central aperture therethrough and a lower cylindrical peripheral wall of an enlarged diameter and an upper peripheral wall; a handle, which is adapted to be grasped by a user with a free proximal end and a cylindrical distal end with an aperture; a bristle pad, which is provided with a plurality of bristles; which have tips at a location remote from the brush body and the upper ends coupled to the bristle pad and located within the cylindrical lower wall of the brush body; a push plate, which is included with apertures receiving the bristles therethrough and included with an interior central rod extending through the central aperture of the brush body to an operator controlled push button secured to the upper end thereof; a spring within the upper cylindrical peripheral wall of the brush body adapted to push the push button away from the bristle pad and adapted to be contracted upon the depression of the push button to move the central rod downwardly.