Patents Issued in November 20, 2003
  • Publication number: 20030213391
    Abstract: A printing press, and an apparatus and a process for regenerating a printing plate can repetitiously reuse the same printing plate and shorten time for decomposition of image areas formed by a hydrophobic organic compound under irradiation with activating light to delete the image areas. A process for regenerating a printing plate including a photosensitive layer, formed on the surface of a substrate, having a photocatalyst exhibits hydrophilicity responsive to activating light having energy higher than photocatalyst's a band-gap energy, and one or more hydrophobic image areas, formed on the surface of the photosensitive layer and operable to hold ink, comprises the steps of: removing ink remaining on the printing plate; hydrophilizing the surface of the printing plate by irradiating with the activating light and by heating the printing plate to delete the hydrophobic image areas; and applying an organic compound onto the printing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Yasuharu Suda, Hideaki Sakurai, Toyoaki Yasui, Toyoshi Ohto
  • Publication number: 20030213392
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a print element design which can be used to print an image on a substrate such as an absorbent disposable paper product. This invention also relates to a print plate which incorporates this print element design. The invention further relates to an absorbent disposable paper product which incorporates this element design. The print element design of the present invention reduces ink and fiber adherence to the printing plates thus resulting in improved printing press hygiene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Nicholas James Nissing, Amanda K. Jones
  • Publication number: 20030213393
    Abstract: Test printing apparatus for test printing, wherein printing ink is printed on a test substrate. An ultraviolet irradiation assembly is mounted adjacent the rotary path of the bearing surface bearing the test substrate, for emitting ultraviolet radiation against the test substrate. The apparatus has a control arranged for controlling the drive for imparting to the bearing surface a speed in the sense of rotation, which during the irradiation of the test substrate by the irradiation assembly is different from the speed that is imparted by the drive to the bearing surface during the printing of the test substrate. An irradiation assembly and a method for test printing are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Peter Robert Massolt, Frits Massolt
  • Publication number: 20030213394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink recording element comprising a hydrophilic absorbing layer and a hydrophilic overcoat polymer layer comprising cellulose ether and a vinyl latex polymer
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Charles E. Romano, David M. Teegarden
  • Publication number: 20030213395
    Abstract: An airbag igniter (10) comprises a cup-shaped metal can (12) with a ceramic disc (14) having a conductive metal plating pattern (16) thereon positioned within the metal can (12). An RF filtering unit (18) is fixed to the disc (14). Two gold-plated, electrically conductive pins (20, 22) pass through the disc (14) and make appropriate electrical connection to the RF filtering unit (18). A sealing material (24) encloses the unit, filling the remaining volume of the cup-shaped can (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Douglas T. Baldensperger
  • Publication number: 20030213396
    Abstract: A plated hallow point bullet has a metallic plating which completely encapsulates a metallic core. A core precursor is formed having a nose compartment. A metallic coating is applied to the precursor to completely encapsulate the precursor. The coated precursor is mechanically deformed without breaching the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Jack D. Dippold
  • Publication number: 20030213397
    Abstract: An inflatable system includes a first charge distributed within an inflatable component and a housing body connected to the first charge including a second charge and an initiator. Upon receiving a signal from a sensor, the initiator ignites the first charge and the second charge simultaneously. The first charge inflates the inflatable component and the second charge sustains the inflation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: David Shilliday, Gregory J. Scaven, Kevin Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20030213398
    Abstract: An inflator includes a distributed charge to be distributed within an inflatable component of an inflatable system and a housing. The housing includes a combustion chamber and a gas storage chamber. The combustion chamber includes an initiator and a gas propellant. The gas storage chamber includes an inert gas at a high pressure. The housing also includes a gas nozzle. The distributed charge is connected to the housing through the gas nozzle. The distributed charge may be mechanically joined to the housing by a ferrule. Upon receiving an electrical signal from a crash sensor or other activator, the initiator ignites the gas propellant in the combustion chamber. The hot gas and hot particles from the burning gas propellant and the initiator flow into the gas storage chamber and heat the compressed inert gas in the gas storage chamber. The heated, compressed gas in the gas storage chamber flows through the gas nozzle and ignites the distributed charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: David Shilliday, Gregory J. Scaven, Kevin Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20030213399
    Abstract: A composite box structure assembled on and securely attached to a railway car underframe to form a temperature controlled railway car or on insulated boxcar. The composite box structure defined in part by an exterior metal surface, interior side stakes and at least one layer of fiber reinforced plastic attached to the side stakes. Foam insulation may be disposed between the side stakes, the exterior metal surface and the at least one layer of fiber reinforced plastic. The foam insulation provides improved resistance to heat transfer between the interior and the exterior of the composite box structure. An airflow management system may be incorporated into the composite box structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: TRN Business Trust
    Inventors: Allen E. Norton, Stephen W. Smith, Alex K. Hoover, Albert A. Beers, Robert J. Barry, Gary W. Kirk, Joseph A. Seiter
  • Publication number: 20030213400
    Abstract: Preservative compositions for wood products is described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Optionally, at least one solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, pentane, or water, may also be employed in the compositions. The compositions impart protection to the treated wood products, especially damage caused by exposure to water and insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Michael M. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20030213401
    Abstract: A material and method for treating timber. The material comprises a preservative and a carrier. The carrier is selected such that it remains mobile within the wood and provides for migration of the preservative within the treated wood. By providing a carrier which is mobile within the wood, the timber has a ‘self healing’ effect wherein the carrier/preservative migrates to any freshly cut or exposed surface of the wood to thereby redistribute and treat such a surface within the preservative and hence maintain integrity of a treatment envelope surrounding the wood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Koppers-Hickson Timber Protection Pty Limited
    Inventor: Peter Ravnor Soundy Cobham
  • Publication number: 20030213402
    Abstract: An Ink-jet ink composition for piezoelectric in-jet printing comprising: (a) a hydrophobic dye; (b) an oil-in-water microemulsion including: (i) a volatile oil; (ii) water; (iii) a co-solvent; (iv) at least one surfactant; and (v) a binder, wherein upon application of the ink to a substrate surface, the volatile oil evaporates and nanoparticles are formed. The invention additionally discloses a printing process using the ink composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Shlomo Magdassi, Matti Ben-Moshe
  • Publication number: 20030213403
    Abstract: An ultraviolet absorber having an acidic group is further added to an ink composition for inkjet recording which contains a colorant, a humectant, water, and a water-soluble substance that is condensation-polymerized in the absence of the water. A radical trapping agent having an acidic group is further added to an ink composition for inkjet recording which contains a colorant, a humectant, water, and a water-soluble substance that is condensation-polymerized in the absence of the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Mamoru Soga, Hidekazu Arase
  • Publication number: 20030213404
    Abstract: Vegetable oil-based printing inks having at least about 20 poises are formulated by admixing a vegetable oil-based printing ink vehicle having an effective amount of polymerized vegetable oil and an effective amount of unpolymerized vegetable oil sufficient to provide the vegetable oil-based printing ink with a viscosity of at least about 20 poises, and an effective amount of colorant to provide the vegetable oil-based printing ink with a predetermined color. Methods for reclaiming residual vegetable oil-based printing ink from a printing press and polymerizing the vegetable oil component of the vegetable oil-based printing ink vehicle are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: William A. Franks
  • Publication number: 20030213405
    Abstract: An ink containing at least one dye represented by formula (1): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Toru Harada, Yoshiharu Yabuki, Manabu Ogawa, Hiroshi Iwanaga
  • Publication number: 20030213406
    Abstract: An ink for use in the ink-jet recording comprising a dye and/or a pigment and water as the indispensable components and a water-insoluble solid content of 1% or more of the whole quantity, the ink further comprising: a nonionic surfactant having polyethylene oxide groups and polypropylene oxide groups, which is a substance having the structure shown by the following structural formula 1; and a number x of the added polyethylene oxide groups and a number y of the added polypropylene oxide groups satisfy the relation that
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Hiromi Nakatsu, Masanori Kinomoto, Seita Suzuki, Takanori Kamoto, Kiyofumi Morimoto, Hiroaki Nakaya
  • Publication number: 20030213407
    Abstract: An additive composition than can be incorporated into asphalt materials to impart thereto multigrade characteristics. The additive is prepared by reacting together at least one saponifiable organic acid, at least one resin acid, at least one unsaturated organic compound, and an alkali metal base to form a reaction product. Water produced during the reaction is removed as the reaction proceeds. The resulting reaction product can be formed into a powder and combined together with asphalt materials to produce multigrade asphalts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Anthony J. Kriech, Herbert L. Wissel, Haifang Zhou, Xuefeng Liu, Feng Xu
  • Publication number: 20030213408
    Abstract: A pigment composition which shows excellent flowability and stability with time, when used for an ink, and whose printed matter shows an excellent gloss, clearness, color strength and migrationfastness, and an ink composition,
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Akimitsu Mochizuki, Shigeki Kato
  • Publication number: 20030213409
    Abstract: Optically variable interference pigments are composed of platelets of at least partly core-free titanium dioxide-coated substrate of about 1-25 mm particle size and an interference thickness of about 5-600 nm which have an oxide coating thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Carmine V. DeLuca
  • Publication number: 20030213410
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a polymer-modified pigment comprising the step of: combining, in any order, at least one pigment having attached at least one nucleophilic group, at least one polymer comprising at least one carboxylic acid group or salt thereof, and at least one coupling agent. At least one mediator compound may also be used. The modified pigments can be used in applications such as inkjet ink applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Curtis E. Adams, Ronald J. Gambale
  • Publication number: 20030213411
    Abstract: A self-leveling cement mix employed for filling up and sealing excavations of channels, trenches, sewages and the like and for building works of various kinds. The cement mix includes large-sized sand of various kind having a median grain size of 3 mm, fine-sized sand of various kind having a median grain size of 1.5 mm, volatile ash as a remnant product of coal combustion, conventional type cement, cement aerating agent, fluidifying agent, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: KAPPA 6 S.r.I.
    Inventor: Mirella Zampieri
  • Publication number: 20030213412
    Abstract: A method of making a concrete slurry includes accumulating recycled latex paint in a batch sufficiently large so that the paint attains a desired, uniform color. The paint in the batch is mixed and macerated. The paint is then mixed with aggregate and cement. Preferably the color is a brown/gray color. In one preferred embodiment the paint comprises at least 50% by weight of liquid added to the slurry. The slurry may be used to produce concrete highway barriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: James Joseph Drew
  • Publication number: 20030213413
    Abstract: A furniture construction includes a frame structure made up of a pair of spaced frame sections connected together, and a furniture component mounted to the frame structure. Each frame section includes a lower base section, an upright, and a furniture component support member extending from the upright and to which the furniture component is mounted. The frame sections are preferably C-shaped when viewed from the side. In one form, the furniture component is a seat mounted to the furniture component support, and the frame structure includes a back support area extending upwardly from the seat. A back is mounted to the back support area. In another form, the furniture component is a desk or table top mounted to the furniture component support. Combination desk/chair units may also be constructed utilizing the same basic frame structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Krueger International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Bosman, Frederick P. Bohl
  • Publication number: 20030213414
    Abstract: A table includes a table top with an upper surface and a lower surface. The table top is preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic and it includes a generally hollow interior. The table top includes a downwardly extending lip one or more strengthening members that are integrally formed in the lip. The lip is desirably integrally formed in the table top as part of a unitary structure and the lip includes a generally hollow interior that is integrally formed during the blow-molding process with the generally hollow interior of the table top. Advantageously, the table top may include a plurality of depressions that are integrally formed in the table top and the strengthening members may be generally aligned with at least some of the depressions. The strengthening members include one or more of inwardly extending portions, outwardly extending portions and/or ribs that increase a thickness of the lip. The strengthening members may also be formed in a corner of the table top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: L. Curtis Strong
  • Publication number: 20030213415
    Abstract: A computer desk including a desktop having an under surface and a top surface, a plurality of legs substantially vertically extending from the under surface of the desktop, at least one shelf element having a plurality of hubs attached thereto, wherein the at least one shelf element is attached to at least one of the plurality of legs via at least one of the plurality of hubs, and a removable stand element on the top surface of the desktop. Additionally, the computer desk may include a keyboard tray, wherein the keyboard tray is slidingly attached to the under surface of the desktop. Furthermore, the computer desk may include a side desk, wherein the side desk is pivotally attached to the under surface of the desktop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Allan G. Ross, Kim Kendall
  • Publication number: 20030213416
    Abstract: A table includes a support brace that interconnects the table top and the leg. The support brace includes a first end with an outwardly extending arm with an opening and a second end with an outwardly extending arm with an opening. A first bracket is attached to the leg and it includes a flange with a rounded end and an aperture. The rounded end of the flange is disposed within the opening in the outwardly extending arm and a portion of the outwardly extending arm extends through the aperture in the flange when the support brace is connected to the first bracket. A second bracket is attached to the table top and it includes a first end with an angled portion and an aperture. A portion of the angled portion is disposed within the opening in the outwardly extending arm and a portion of the outwardly extending arm extends through the aperture in the bracket when the support brace is connected to the second bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: L. Curtis Strong, David C. Winter
  • Publication number: 20030213417
    Abstract: The process for minimizing the concentration of toxic organic compounds in the fly dusts of incineration plants comprises, when special combustion conditions are detected which lead to the formation of organic pollutants, in particular dioxins/furans and/or precursor compounds of dioxins/furans, recirculating the fly dusts produced in the incineration plant to the combustion process for destruction of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicants: Martin GmbH fur Umwelt- und Energietechnik, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Johannes Martin, Oliver Gohlke
  • Publication number: 20030213418
    Abstract: A clamping system for a sewing machine used to sew first and second materials together. The clamping system has a plurality of clamps mounted adjacent an opening in a frame. Each of the clamps has a stationary member, a movable member and an actuator. The actuator is connected to the movable member and operates to move the movable member in a clamping relationship with the stationary member to clamp the first material in the clamp. The clamp is powered by a cylinder with a linear stroke, and the clamp has a driving member that transfers the linear motion of the cylinder into a pivoting motion of the movable member. Further, the movable and fixed members have forward ends shaped so that they hold the first material but do not interfere with a sewing of the first member to the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Steven Marcangelo, Robert T. Norton
  • Publication number: 20030213419
    Abstract: A personal watercraft is described having a hull, an engine disposed in the hull, a propulsion unit driven by the engine, and a steering unit to steer the propulsion unit. A deck is supported above the hull. The deck includes an opening therethrough to provide access to the engine. A pedestal is disposed on the deck and releasably fastened to the deck. The pedestal includes an opening therethrough. The pedestal opening is disposed at a position vertically above the deck opening. A seat is supported by the pedestal and releasably fastened thereto. The seat is moveable from a first position where the seat covers the pedestal opening to at least a second position where the seat does not cover the pedestal opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Dany Duval, Shannon Cassell, Martin Pelletier, Real Dupont
  • Publication number: 20030213420
    Abstract: A flotation device for maintaining a watercraft in a floating condition is provided. The flotation device comprising a cover releasably secured to the watercraft. At least one directing bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft. At least one inflatable flotation bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft wherein upon inflation of the directing bladder, the directing bladder releases at least a portion of the cover from the watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Tony W. Mears, Nicolae Toderica, Valerica Grigore
  • Publication number: 20030213421
    Abstract: A composite iso-stress sail structure comprises a sail body having an expected iso-stress line, when in a chosen sail shape and under a loading within a chosen range of loadings. An iso-stress element is laminated to the sail body material to create an iso-stress portion at a corner of the sail body. An edge of iso-stress portion is shaped to be at least generally parallel to the iso-stress line. The iso-stress portion extends from the corner along at least one of the sides of the sail distances greater than 20% of the lengths of the sides, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Baudet
  • Publication number: 20030213422
    Abstract: Composite-shell pneumatic craft convertible into a closed box, having a rigid hull and an inflatable float fixed to the edge thereof, a removable rigid panel constituting a lid for the hull containing the deflated float; a profile fixed along the outer edge of the hull comprises a supporting flank and a groove with narrow opening which opens into an upper wall close to the flank; the groove holds a bead joined to flexible skirt of the float; the upper wall, in its part adjacent to the groove opposite to the flank, can support a lip of the removable panel; a portion of the flank cooperates with members for fixing the profile to the hull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Didier Maurel
  • Publication number: 20030213423
    Abstract: A boat convertible from a single hull structure (like a kayak or canoe) to a dual hull structure (like a catamaran). The boat having a first hull, a second hull, and a spacer. The first hull and the second hull able to innerfit together to form the single hull. The first hull and the second hull able to, through use of the spacer, be rigidly spaced apart thereby forming the dual hull structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Larry Hess
  • Publication number: 20030213424
    Abstract: A collapsible hunting blind for use with a vehicle such as a boat has a framework and a cover, where the framework has several parts, including tree-shaped frames with several arms and a vertical post, crossbars, and a lid frame. Each tree-shaped frame is mounted to a crossbar coupled to the vehicle. The cover is attached to the framework and extends over the lid frame to form a lid. Persons traveling in the vehicle are thus concealed when the lid is closed. When the blind is collapsed, each arm folds against the vertical post and the entire tree-shaped frame folds to a side of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffery B. Foiles
  • Publication number: 20030213425
    Abstract: A flag holder designed to reduce the fraying of the trailing edge of a flag supports a flag with an upper fitting and a lower fitting. The upper fitting may be fixed with respect to the flagpole or, if desired, may rotate with respect to the flagpole. However, the upper fitting may not reciprocate with respect to the flag holder. The lower fitting may freely reciprocate with respect to the flagpole and, if desired, may be rotatable with respect to the flagpole. As soon as wind conditions exceed a desired threshold, the lower fitting begins to rise up the flagpole, moved by flexing of the flag, until it arrives at the location of the upper fitting, causing the body of the flag to assume an elongated generally U-shaped configuration which drastically reduces the snapping effect that would otherwise cause fraying of the downstream edge of the flag. As soon as wind conditions reduce, the lower fitting automatically lowers, causing the flag to be fully opened again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: H. Jay Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20030213426
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ceramic film includes a step of forming a ceramic film 30 by crystallizing a raw material body 20. The raw material body 20 contains different types of raw materials in a mixed state. The different types of raw materials differ from one another in at least one of a crystal growth condition and a crystal growth mechanism in the crystallization of the raw materials. According to this manufacturing method, a surface morphology of the ceramic film can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Eiji Natori, Koichi Furuyama, Yuzo Tasaki
  • Publication number: 20030213427
    Abstract: A method of single crystal welding is provided for the production of a single crystal region (1) on a surface (2) of a moncrystalline substrate (3) by means of an energy beam (4). The method of single crystal welding includes the supply of a coating material (5), the formation of a melt (6) by melting the coating material (5) by means of the energy beam (4) and the melting of a surface layer (71, 72) of the single crystal substrate (3) by the energy beam (4). The characteristic (8) of the energy distribution in the energy beam (4) is set, in this connection, such that the lateral thermal flow (H1) from the melt into the single crystal substrate (3) is minimised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Sulzer Markets and Technology AG
    Inventor: Jurgen Betz
  • Publication number: 20030213428
    Abstract: In the present invention, there are provided self-assembled ZnO nanotips grown on relatively low temperatures on various substrates by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). The ZnO nanotips are made at relatively low temperatures, giving ZnO a unique advantage over other wide bandgap semiconductors such as GaN and SiC. The nanotips have controlled uniform size, distribution and orientation. These ZnO nanotips are of single crystal quality, show n-type conductivity and have good optical properties. Selective growth of ZnO nanotips also has been realized on patterned (100) silicon on r-sapphire (SOS), and amorphous SiO2 on r-sapphire substrates. Self-assembled ZnO nanotips can also be selectively grown on patterned layers or islands made of a semiconductor, an insulator or a metal deposited on R-plane (01{overscore (1)}2) Al2O3 substrates as long as the ZnO grows in a columnar stucture along the c-axis [0001] of ZnO on these materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Yicheng Lu, Sriram Muthukumar, Nuri William Emanetoglu
  • Publication number: 20030213429
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the surface treatment of workpieces (12) such as vehicle bodies. One such device has a plurality of successive treatment stations (1-9), a guiding system (16, 17) having a first guiding section (16) extending in the region of the treatment stations (1-9), and a plurality of rotational mounts (13) which can move individually on said guiding system (16, 17). Each rotational mount (13) has a holding device (14) for at least one workpiece (12) and a rotational axis (15) which is arranged in such a way that the workpeice (12) in the holding device (14) can be brought into, or taken out of, one of the treatment stations (1-9) by rotation about the rotational axis (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Bernd Kreuzer
  • Publication number: 20030213430
    Abstract: The magnetic tape manufacturing apparatus draws out a wide web-like magnetic tape material wound in roll form from the delivery side, slits the magnetic tape material into a plurality of narrow magnetic tapes by use of a slitter while transporting the magnetic tape material, and winds the narrow magnetic tapes on cores on the winding side through a tape transporting device. In the tape transporting device, roller members supporting the narrow magnetic tapes are mounted on supporting shafts, respectively, and an eddy current type clutch is internally mounted on at least one of the supporting shafts so that the eddy current type clutch controls rotation of the one of supporting shafts to control tension of the narrow magnetic tape supported on the roller member mounted on the one of supporting shafts. Hence, by making the tension of the individual magnetic tapes uniform, productivity and product quality can be stabilized and improved and yield can also be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hiromichi Ito
  • Publication number: 20030213431
    Abstract: A substrate treating apparatus disclosed herein realizes improved throughput. The substrate treating apparatus according to this invention includes an antireflection film forming block, a resist film forming block and a developing block arranged in juxtaposition. Each block includes chemical treating modules, heat-treating modules and a single main transport mechanism. The main transport mechanism transports substrates within each block. Transfer of the substrates between adjacent blocks is carried out through substrate rests. The main transport mechanism of each block is not affected by movement of the main transport mechanisms of the adjoining blocks. Consequently, the substrates may be transported efficiently to improve the throughput of the substrate treating apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshiteru Fukutomi, Kenji Sugimoto, Takashi Ito, Takeo Okamoto, Yukihiko Inagaki, Katsushi Yoshioka, Tsuyoshi Mitsuhashi
  • Publication number: 20030213432
    Abstract: A gravity-fed in-line continuous processing system includes at least one processing chamber disposed between a first load lock and a second load lock. The second load lock is disposed lower than the first load lock. A first device isolates the processing chamber from the first load lock. A second device isolates the processing chamber from the second load lock. There is at least one track through the processing chamber and the first and second load locks. The track is structured and arranged such that an article slides thereon under the force of gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Donald G. Parent, Dean Plaisted, Michael Asbas
  • Publication number: 20030213433
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method of forming a thin film on a substrate arranged in a deposition system comprising the step of introducing a pre-determined amount of an impurity in a confined volume in the deposition system. One or more gases are introduced into the deposition system for forming the thin film. The impurity is removed from the confined volume in a gas phase during formation of the thin film. The impurity in the gas phase is incorporated into the thin film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Augustus Choate, Timothy S. Hayes, Michael Raymond Lunn, Paul R. Nisson, Dean W. Siegel, Michael C. Triplett
  • Publication number: 20030213434
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an upper chamber design of a plasma CVD chamber which provides more uniform conditions for forming thin CVD films on a substrate. Embodiments of the invention improve temperature control of the upper chamber and improve particle performance by reducing or minimizing the temperature fluctuations on the dome between the deposition and non-deposition cycles. In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for processing semiconductor substrates comprises a chamber defining a plasma processing region therein. The chamber includes a bottom, a side wall, and a dome disposed on top of the side wall. The dome has a substantially flat dome top. A top RF coil is disposed above the dome top, and has an outer loop which is larger in size than the substrates to be processed in the chamber. A cold plate is disposed above the top RF coil, and is larger in size than the substrates to be processed in the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Sudhir Gondhalekar, Tom K. Cho, Rolf Guenther, Steve H. Kim, Mehrdad Moshfegh, Shigeru Takehiro, Thomas Kring, Tetsuya Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20030213435
    Abstract: A vertical type semiconductor device producing apparatus comprises a vertical type reaction chamber which is to accommodate a plurality of stacked substrates; an exhaust path which exhausts the reaction chamber, a vacuum exhaust device which exhausts the reaction chamber through the exhaust path; an exhaust valve which opens and closes the exhaust path; a first supply path which supplies a first kind of gas, which contributes to film formation, to the reaction chamber; a second supply path which supplies a second kind of gas, which contributes to the film formation, to the reaction chamber; a first and a second gas supply valves which respectively open and close the first and second supply paths; and a controller which controls the exhaust valve and the first and second gas supply valves such that when the first kind of gas is supplied to the reaction chamber, the first kind of gas is supplied to the reaction chamber from the first supply path in a state in which exhaust of the reaction chamber is being stopp
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Okuda, Yasushi Yagi, Toru Kagaya, Masanori Sakai
  • Publication number: 20030213436
    Abstract: Provided is an atomic layer deposition apparatus that can prevent the degradation of a sheet resistance uniformity as well as enhance the throughput. The atomic layer deposition apparatus of this research includes: a rotary plate in the chamber, wherein a plurality of wafers positioned on the rotary plate to equal distances from the center of the rotary plate; a gas injecting means confronting the upper surface of the rotary plate at the center; and a heating plate cable of controlling the temperature of the wafers according to the location, wherein the heating plate is mounted on the bottom plate and a space is provided between the heating plate and the bottom surface of the rotary plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Hyung-Jin Kwon
  • Publication number: 20030213437
    Abstract: The automatic water dispenser for pets includes a timer and a dispenser in which the timer has up to three user-selected settings. A panel holds the timer and a display showing the timer settings, the current time, and the temperature of the water in the dispenser. Also, push buttons are provided to permit the user to set the timer settings, to switch the timer between manual and automatic modes of operation, to set the clock, and to manually flush or fill the dispenser. Each of the three possible timer settings indicate the time during a daily period at which a flush and refill cycle occur to permit flushing and refilling of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Joseph M. Norris
  • Publication number: 20030213438
    Abstract: A pet shelter that enables efficient stacking of multiple. The shelter comprises a bottom section and a top section which nest together when stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Lucas Saxe, Patrick Douglas, Michael Farmer
  • Publication number: 20030213439
    Abstract: A free movement guiding installation for training horses is provided which comprises a circular longeing path. This is limited on the inside and outside with a fence or a wall. A design with supports serves for supporting a roof. In the region of the longeing path, suspensions are arranged hanging down on supports. On the suspensions there are located support wheels, which carry and guide a revolving profile ring. A drive motor acts on the profile ring via a drive wheel and drives this. Guide gratings are hangingly attached on the profile ring at regular distances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Theo Haring
  • Publication number: 20030213440
    Abstract: A breathable material is folded and sewn together to form a snake shaped object having a cavity with a first end and a second end. The object may be shaped like an animal, such as a snake, an insect, a rodent, or reptile. The object includes jingle bells located within the cavity towards the first end of the object. At the second end of the object, a plurality of tassels extend longitudinally. Within the object, between the jingle bells and the tassels are a pair of sachets containing catnip. The breathable material is light weight and permits the cat to suck the catnip through the breathable material. The toy makes a ringing sound when batted, bitten or shaken by the cat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Jennifer A. Kelly