Abstract: A process and system for heating semiconductor substrates in a processing chamber on a susceptor as disclosed. In accordance with the present invention, the susceptor includes a support structure made from a material having a relatively low thermal conductivity for suspending the wafer over the susceptor. The support structure has a particular height that inhibits or prevents radial temperature gradients from forming in the wafer during high temperature processing. If needed, recesses can be formed in the susceptor for locating and positioning a support structure. The susceptor can include a wafer supporting surface defining a pocket that has a shape configured to conform to the shape of a wafer during a heat cycle.

Abstract: A reactor for heat treatment of a substrate includes a process chamber within a substrate enclosing structure, and a support structure configured to position a substrate at a predetermined spacing between the upper part and the bottom part within the process chamber during processing. Streams of gas may lift the substrate from the support structure so that the substrate floats. A plurality of heating elements is associated with at least one of the upper part and the bottom part and are arranged to define heating zones. A controller controls the heating elements individually so that each heating zone is configured to have a predetermined temperature determined by the controller. The heating zones provide for a non-uniform heating laterally across the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a label-pasting mechanism designed for CDs. After the label is pasted on the CD initially, you can contact the contacting area of the label-pasting mechanism with the label and move by the contacting area by holding the central column, which allows the label to paste completely on the CD. Pasting the label by the label-pasting mechanism enhances the convenience of pasting the label by yourself as well as improves the difficulty in writing and filing of the CD, which then satisfies the need for writing, recording and filing. Beside, using different color of labels to distinguish the CDs promotes the convenience in usage.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing components for a tyre being worked is provided. The apparatus includes a toroidal support for carrying the components of a tyre being worked. The toroidal support has an outer surface substantially matching an inner shape of the tyre. The apparatus also includes means for feeding at least one elongated element through at least one delivery member disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the toroidal support. The apparatus also includes means for circumferential distribution arranged to drive the toroidal support in rotation around a geometric axis of rotation of the toroidal support so that the at least one elongated element is circumferentially distributed on the toroidal support.

Abstract: An integrated, automated system for terminating an optical fiber with an optical connector which includes an apparatus for preparing adhesive for injection into an optical connector, an apparatus for injecting adhesive into an optical connector, an apparatus for inserting a fiber optic cable into an optical connector, and an apparatus for curing an adhesive following insertion of optical fiber into the optical connector. Devices that utilize vibratory or wave energy throughout the assembly process are also provided, as are feedback modules that enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A master processing apparatus for use with a pair of removable feed rolls each carrying a supply of stock material to be unwound includes a frame including first and second frame portions movably connected for movement relative to one another between open and closed positions. The first frame portion removably mounts the feed rolls. One of a pair of cooperating pressure applying structures is mounted on the first frame portion and the other is mounted on the second frame portion. A guide structure is provided on the first frame portion. When the frame portions are in the open position, mounting the feed rolls causes the guide structure to urge the end portions of the stock materials into a position whereat the cooperating structures automatically engage the end portions therebetween in the pressure applying engagement upon movement of the frame portions to the closed position.

Abstract: A closure (10) for a building which is inhibitive to explosive effects and with which an opening in a building can be closed off comprises a filling (3) as well as frame elements (1, 2) which enclose the same substantially in a circular fashion. Said frame elements (1, 2) are connected in a non-positive way by means of fastening elements with parts (6) of the building which are adjacent to the opening. In order to achieve a secure connection which withstands high loads between the closure (10) and the part (6) of the building made of building materials of low strength, it is proposed rectangular brackets (4) are fastened to the frame elements (1) on at least two opposite sides of the closure (10). At least one tensile leg (7) each of the brackets (4) extends close to the reveal (L) of the opening. At least one supporting leg (8) each of the brackets (4) extends at a distance from the visible side (9) of the part (6) of the building adjacent to the opening.

Abstract: A drive system is provided for a moveable barrier, such as a garage door, that limits unauthorized shifting thereof. The drive system includes a cable actuator for lowering the door. The cable actuator is tensioned with a biasing mechanism to minimize cable throw, and a stop assembly of the biasing mechanism limits travel of the garage door from the closed position by a predetermined amount that is sufficiently small so as to keep intruders out of the garage.

Abstract: A raised panel door section (22, 54, 64) for an overhead garage door (20, 50, 60) includes a sheet metal layer (32, 56, 66) formed from sheet metal stock (74) that is embossed to produce a raised panel design by an automated method that selects one of a first die set (84) and a second die set (90) in response to a predetermined embossment style, installs the selected one of the first and second die sets (84, 90) into an embossing press (36) and embosses the sheet metal stock (74) with the predetermined embossment style. The predetermined embossment style includes one of a vertical raised panel design (30), a horizontal raised panel design (52), and a horizontal long raised panel design (62).

Abstract: A method is disclosed for extracting liquor from a cellulose slurry for a continuous digester comprising the steps of: providing the cellulose slurry of liquor and chips of cellulose fiber material to a separator; extracting a first stream of liquor from the separator; extracting a second stream of liquor from the separator, where the second stream has an effective alkali (EA) concentration greater than the EA concentration of the first steam; outputting the first stream from the separator and outputting the second stream from the separator separately from the second stream, and outputting a condensed slurry from the separator to a digester vessel.

Abstract: Polysaccharide aldehydes are prepared using selective oxidation involving the use of nitroxyl radical mediated aqueous oxidation with a limited amount of oxidant and defined reaction conditions. These polysaccharide aldehyde derivatives having maximum effective aldehyde and minimal carboxylic acid levels making them especially useful as wet, temporary wet and dry strength additives for paper.

Abstract: A method for producing a pulp molded article is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming and drying a pulp molded precursor (15). The drying step includes a first step and a second step. In the first step, the precursor (15) is set in a cavity of a heating mold, and is hot-pressed. The cavity has a configuration in conformity to the contour of the pulp molded article to be produced. In the second step, the hot-pressed precursor (15) is taken out from the heating mold and is heat-dried in a drying furnace.

Abstract: A method of making a composite ring is provided, including the steps of manufacturing an outer ring portion having an inwardly opening outer ring portion concave recess; manufacturing an inner ring portion having an outwardly opening circumferential inner ring portion concave recess; fitting the inner ring portion inside the outer ring portion; and forcibly radially expanding the inner ring portion to fit into the outer ring portion concave recess. A composite ring is provided, including an outer ring portion having an inwardly opening outer ring concave recess; and an inner ring portion having an outwardly opening circumferential inner ring portion concave recess fitted inside the outer ring portion and forcibly radially expanded to fit into the outer ring portion concave recess. The inner ring portion inward surface preferably includes a circumferential skin gripping groove.

Abstract: In a battery post burning apparatus, the majority of the heat is supplied to the lead via the mold in which the finished post is being formed. The mold material in contact with the lead has a low thermal mass and high electrical and thermal resistance.

Abstract: A wellbore method which, in certain aspects, includes providing a fluid with microorganisms and introduction apparatus for introducing the fluid into an earth formation bearing hydrocarbons to facilitate removal of the hyrdrocarbons, effecting heat exchange between the fluid and a heat transfer medium that has traversed an earth loop of an earth loop heat exchange system, the earth loop extending from an earth surface down into the earth and the heat transfer medium flowable through the earth loop and transfer apparatus for transferring heat between the fluid and the heat transfer medium; and, in certain aspects wherein effecting the heat exchange between the fluid and the heat transfer medium prolongs life of and/or enhances activity of the microorganisms.

Abstract: A heat sink attachment clip for attaching a heat sink assembly to a frame, the heat sink attachment clip includes a pair of attachment brackets. Each attachment bracket has one or more attachment legs and each attachment leg has a clip attachment means for engagement with a corresponding frame attachment means. A levered cam is used to bear on heat sink assembly. The levered cam is moveable from a first position in which the levered cam does not press the heat sink assembly against the frame to a second position in which the levered cam the heat sink assembly presses the heat sink assembly against the frame. A a handle connects the levered cams of the two attachment clips so that movement of the handle engages both levered cams simultaneously.

Abstract: A cooler assembly having cross-directional ventilation effect and increased heat conducting surface area is disclosed. The cooler assembly has a heat sink and a plurality of fins. The heat sink has an air circulating channel open therethrough, and each of the fins has a slot allowing the fin mounted across the heat sink, and a contact pair that separate the neighboring fins with spaces.

Abstract: In general, the invention relates to a pump system for use in a heat exchange application having a pump chamber with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A rotating device is contained within the pump chamber, for causing a fluid to move across a surface to be cooled. The surface forms an integral part of the pump chamber in such a manner that the fluid as it passes through the rotating device also passes across the surface, resulting in a heat transfer between the surface and the fluid. Another aspect of the invention includes having the surface to be cooled integrally connected with the pump chamber, so that the pump chamber is separable from the surface to be cooled without disturbing the fluid circuit of the heat exchange application. A means for driving the rotating device may also be configured to drive a means for cooling the fluid.

Abstract: An improved heat exchanger for an automotive vehicle, comprising at least one end tank; and at least two heat exchangers including a plurality of spaced apart extruded metal tubes with fins between the spaced tubes. The heat exchangers are disposed so that their respective tubes and fins are generally co-planar with each other and are connected to the end tank. In preferred embodiments, the heat exchanger may include a bypass element.

Abstract: A heat exchanger with a corrosion resistant, preferably titanium tube (25), housing a medium, usually a refrigerant, surrounded by an outer tube, preferably a flexible PVC see-through spa hose (26), carrying liquid moving in the opposite direction to the refrigerant, to provide a device that is repairable, simple to install or remove, simple to ship, resistant to corrosion, erosion, and UV light damage, to prevent heat exchanger failure in an industry plagued with this problem.

Abstract: A coiled tubing injector apparatus for use in inserting coiled tubing into a well, temporarily suspending the coiled tubing, and removing the coiled tubing from the well is described. The apparatus includes a base with a pair of spaced-apart carriages extending upwardly therefrom. The base is part of a frame positioned above a wellhead. The carriages each have a gripper chain drive system rotatably mounted thereon and movable therewith. An actuation and linkage system allows the carriages to move toward and away from one another in a lateral or transverse direction with respect to the superstructure and the base. Thus, the gripper chain systems comprises gripper chains that can be engaged or disengaged from the coiled tubing extending through the apparatus. A wetting fluid basin is positioned below the gripper chains, and support guides engage the coiled tubing below the gripper chains to prevent buckling of the coiled tubing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a characteristic of a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir and for placing a borehole in the vicinity of a well in an earth formation. New well completion systems with slotted stations are utilized to provide through-casing signal-transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and the exterior of the completion is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. The completions permit temporary or permanent monitoring of changes in reservoir saturation with the use of mobile sources/sensors. The completions also form part of a system for accurately placing a well within a desired distance and orientation relative to an existing well.

Abstract: An oil shale formation may be treated using an in situ thermal process. Heat may be provided to a portion of the formation from one or more heat sources. Heat may be allowed to transfer from the heat sources to a selection of the formation. Hydrocarbons, H2, and/or other formation fluids may be produced from the formation. A recovery fluid may be provided to the formation to recover one or more components remaining in the portion.

Abstract: According to the present invention, the flow-activated valve assembly is a fluid-driven tool for use in various down hole drilling and fishing operations, which is activated by the introduction of fluid into an enclosed assembly, whereby fluid forces a movable portion of such assembly to slide until it engages a stationary portion, where an impact is realized, and at which time the fluid is permitted to exhaust. Upon this impact, another valve is opened to permit fluid to flow in another channel, moving the assembly in the opposite direction until it reaches a second stationary portion, at which point another impact is realized in the opposite direction. This creates a bi-directional hammering effect for each cycle of the tool, which can be utilized in various applications, either for the jarring effect, the linear motion, or a combination of both.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a plunger-type valve for use in a wellbore. The plunger-type valve is arranged to selectively allow fluid flow to enter and exit the valve in both directions. Subsequently, the plunger-type valve can be deactivated to selectively allow fluid flow in only one direction. The valve includes a body, at least one locking segment, a locking sleeve, at least one biasing member, a valve seat and a plunger.

Abstract: The down hole motor is a self-contained radial drive unit that is driven by a linear input, which can be supplied from various sources. As linear motion is applied to the input of the tool, drive pins on a drive shaft follow a helical path, converting the linear motion into radial motion at the attached mandrel end. This may then be utilized in various activities such as drilling, boring and obstruction removal. This tool may also be used in conjunction with jarring mechanisms in order to create an impact drilling device, or a percussion motor.

Abstract: A method of streamlining expansion of long lengths of tubulars or screen is disclosed. In one embodiment, the expansion assembly is coupled with a length of pipe that acts as a weight and has a length longer than the anticipated section to be expanded. There is a stinger that fits into the pipe above the anchor and a seal to maintain sealing contact despite the downhole advance of the expansion assembly following each stroke of the expansion device and advance of a swage. By sequentially applying and removing pressure, the desired length is expanded downhole. Alternatively, coiled tubing is connected to the expansion assembly and weights that are above it and is paid out into the well as the expansion assembly descends after each stroke.

Abstract: A quick response trigger assembly for an automatic sprinkler head comprises an inherently unstable compression element positioned between the frame of the sprinkler body and sealing assembly. A thermal sensor surrounds the periphery of the compression element and includes at least one heat gathering element positioned a preselected distance from the compression element. The thermal sensor maintains the compression element in compression when the sprinkler head is in the non-activated condition. The presence of a heat gathering member spaced a preselected distance from the compression element increases the surface area through which conduction occurs, and thus, enables the trigger assembly to exhibit sufficient thermal sensitivity necessary to classify the sprinkler head as a quick response. Additionally, the thermal sensor is formed of two or more members which are substantially identical in configuration to thereby decrease manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A floating shield current trap provides two resonance loops formed of split concentric tubular conductors joined radially at their axial ends. Adjustment of the separation of these loops provides a change in coupling between the loops effecting a simplified tuning of the resonance of the trap for different expected frequencies of interfering shield current.

Abstract: A computer chassis includes a first metal portion and a second metal portion. A mating edge connection is provided between the first and second portions. A gasket is mounted in the edge connection. The gasket includes a compressible strip of electromagnetic interference (EMI) limiting material. A pattern of holes are formed in the strip to improve compressibility and thus enhance EMI shielding.

Abstract: A pedestal for outdoor circuits including a vertically elongated rectangular housing having a substantial lower portion thereof mounted below grade and an integral upper portion projecting above grade. The lower portion has a lower opening for receiving conduits, cables or conductors without restriction. The upper portion has a rectangular opening for receiving selectively single or double gauged NEMA devices such as receptacles, switches, lights, etc. The area around the opening is drilled and tapped to standard NEMA specifications to easily mount the NEMA devices as well as cover plates, bezels and pivot cap covers. A long removable access cover panel fits under a peripheral rain deflector rib. This cover provides access to the wiring and to fasteners that mount the housing to a fixed abutment.

Abstract: An RF micro-electro-mechanical system including a first silicon wafer having a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface being opposite the bottom surface. A bore extends through the first silicon wafer. A micro-electro-mechanical device is provided and coupled to the top surface of the first silicon wafer. An electrical feed line then extends along the bottom surface of the first silicon wafer and an electrical interconnect electrically couples the micro-electro-mechanical device and the electrical feed line through the bore.

Abstract: A system for accessing an electrical wiring network from opposing sides of a wall. The wall includes at least one structural support and a wall surface. The system includes an electrical box having a perimeter wall and two open sides. The open sides located at opposing ends of the perimeter wall, thereby defining a passageway through the electrical box. Additionally, the system includes a pair of frames coupled to the electrical box at the open sides, and at least two electrical outlets coupled to the frames. Each outlet includes a plurality of integral conductor leads extending therefrom.

Abstract: A water seal between insulated electrical conductors connected to an underwater device such as a light and the entrance to a conduit containing the conductors is provided. The seal may be installed in existing pools when electrical cable is run through a conduit to the pool or may be installed over existing electrical cable passing through a conduit to a pool by using a split plug. The seal may also be provided by the manufacturer of apparatus for use in pools by forming a plug at a selected position on electrical cable that is attached and sealed to an electrical device such as a light.

Abstract: A motor control harness that bundles together a plurality of electrical conductors extending a movable electric motor and a stationary control system of the motor includes a braided, monofilament sleeve that functions to bundle the plurality of electrical conductors together while avoiding stress concentrations and fraying and/or breaking of the wires of the electrical conductors resulting from the movement of the motor relative to the stationary control system during operation of the motor.

Abstract: A cable retention apparatus is provided for an electronic device. The electronic device has a power supply receptacle for holding a power supply cable. The cable retention apparatus includes an arm, which is pivotally connected to the electronic device. An integrated locking member extending from the arm is used to engage the arm with a portion of the power supply cable when the arm is pivoted from an unlocked position away from the cable to a locked position with the cable so that the cable is prevented from being removed from the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention provides an IC card in which it is difficult to separate IC chips from the IC card. In accordance with the invention, an IC card formed by laminating a plurality of substrates can include a sensor for identifying an authorized person, a signal processing circuit for processing the identification based on an output from the sensor and a card-shaped card medium containing the sensor and the signal processing circuit. At least the signal processing circuit can include a thin film circuit which is sufficiently thinner than the card medium and contains a material which is dissolvable equally to or more than the card medium.

Abstract: A system for drilling wells includes a plurality of platform modules, which are interconnected to one another on site to form a unitary platform structure. The interconnected platform modules are elevated above a surface on plurality of legs coupled to at least some of the platform modules. The elevated interconnected platform modules support drilling and auxiliary equipment. The system is well adapted for use in arctic, inaccessible, shallow water or environmentally sensitive locations.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for determining the nature of a formation (11) at the bottom (8) of a drilling well (4), the well (4) being equipped with a drill string (2) fitted with a drilling tool (14) and filled with a drilling fluid (18) circulating within the well (4) from inside to outside said drill string (2).

Abstract: In downhole drilling tools, a first set of inexpensive and/or relatively small sensors that typically have lower accuracy and higher drift than conventional downhole sensors are located in the drill string adjacent to the bit. A second set of highly accurate sensors is located in a more protected location higher in the drill string away from the drill bit. As drilling progresses these sensors pass through the same portion of the formation measured by the first set of sensors. Key properties are measured by the second set of sensors which allow a calibration offset to be applied the data measured by the first set of sensors.

Abstract: A rotatable point-attack bit retained for rotation in a block bore, and used for impacting, fragmenting and removing material from a mine wall. An improved elongated tool body having at the front end a diamond-coated tungsten carbide wear tip that is rotationally symmetric about its longitudinal axis and contiguous with a protective tungsten carbide intermediary body, which is contiguous with the third section steel shank at the rear end.

Abstract: A weigher for a packaging machine has buckets that deliver product batches. Each bucket includes a pair of spaced side walls between which a bottom extends, and over which the product passes. A bottom wall has at least one trough to control the trajectory of the product leaving the bucket to minimise angular velocity of the product about the vertical axis of a chute. The chute has a substantially vertical axis and receives the batches of product from the weighing buckets. The chute has a side wall converging downwardly from an upper opening to a lower opening, and an internal surface over which the product passes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and apparatus to protect a loadcell that is incorporated into a scale or weighing device (including a combinational weigher) during shipment, handling, movement, maintenance or cleaning of the device. The invention protects the loadcell by inserting one or more rods or braces into one or more holes in the beam of the loadcell or by mechanically pinning, grasping, bracing, screwing, or holding the loadcell or the actuator, thus protecting the beam and preventing bending. The invention may protect (and release) the loadcell either automatically or manually.

Abstract: An apparatus including a writing surface, such as a whiteboard, is configured to accept various elements of an electronic transcription system. In one embodiment of the invention, a writing surface, such as a whiteboard or other writing surface, includes an aperture adapted to accept a transducer of the transcription system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle including a body having a one or more openings. The body is configured, such as through the use of air guides, to receive an airflow through the one or more openings. An electrical generator assembly is mounted inside the vehicle and in fluid communication with a respective opening to receive the airflow, and wherein a separate electric generator assembly is associated with each of the openings. Each electrical generator assembly includes a housing, an electric generator mounted to the housing and a turbine assembly coupled to the electric generator.

Abstract: A lift truck (10) including a pair of rear wheels (16) mounted on a body (12), and a pair of front wheels (36) rotatably mounted on opposing ends of an axle (40), such that the axes of rotation (42) of the front wheels are fixed relative to each other, the axle being capable of rolling relative to the body and being pivotable through substantially 90 degrees either side of a straight ahead position relative to the body to steer the truck, in which all four wheels can be driven.

Abstract: A tracked vehicle for use in snow, ice, dirt, sand, mud, and other offroad conditions, with an accessory attachment valve, comprises, a frame, a body, a first track for driving and control of the tracked vehicle being secured to the frame, and a second drive track for driving and control of the tracked vehicle. A drive engine is mounted on the frame and communicatively linked to the first and second drive track by a drive mechanism. A hydraulic pump is linked to a hydraulic drive motor, the hydraulic pump being operably linked to the second drive track. A throttle mechanism is operably engaged to the drive engine with a hydraulic attachment lever valve secured to the frame. A secondary hydraulic pump is operably linked to the hydraulic attachment lever valve.

Abstract: Accessory-driving equipment connects an engine having an idle stop system, a motor-generator and an accessory including an air-conditioner compressor that is driven even at a time when the idle stop system is operated. The accessory is driven by the engine when the engine is running and driven by the motor-generator when the idle stop system is operated. The accessory-driving equipment includes a first shaft for connecting to the engine, a second shaft for connecting to the motor-generator, a third shaft for connecting to the accessory, a lock device for locking the third shaft and a clutch. The clutch and the lock device are operated so that a torque transmitted from the engine through the first shaft is distributed to the motor-generator and the accessory, or a torque is transmitted from the motor-generator to the engine.

Abstract: A gas augmented drive system and method for a hybrid electric vehicle. The system and method utilizes compressed gas to turn a turbine, the rotation of which generates power that can be used, among other things, to power the vehicle batteries and/or power a secondary electrical system.

Abstract: An electrical vehicle energy supply system has an electrical vehicle which carries in a prescribed location a freely removable cassette-type battery and an energy supply station which has at all times a plurality of the cassette-type batteries and which performs charging processing of units of these batteries which include the number of batteries required by one such electrical vehicle, and performs the function of storing said batteries in a fully charged condition. In this system, when an electrical vehicle enters the energy supply station, all of the batteries are removed therefrom, these being replaced by an equal number of fully charged batteries that had been stored at the energy supply station, the single or multiple batteries that had been removed from the electrical vehicle being charged, the electrical vehicle heading toward a next energy supply station and the energy supply station awaiting the arrival of a next electrical vehicle.