Abstract: The instant invention relates to improved ceramic stucco formulations based on marmorinos, mortars and Portland cements, characterized because they include an organic additive mixture based on methyl hydroxyl cellulose, sodium melamine sulphonate, stearate, polyvinic compounds in a large percentage and large grain marble carbonate giving to said formulations a high beginning of setting and a better adherence forming a paste with texturized paste type granules, for rougher finishing in a plastering application on any type of walls and manufacturing process.

Abstract: A fluid galvanic coating for protecting corrosion-susceptible materials embedded within a substrate includes one or more metals selected from the group consisting of magnesium, zinc, and aluminum, one or more humectants, and one or more additives selected from the group consisting of conductive polymers, carbon fibers, and graphite.

Abstract: To provide a composite for a building material capable of manufacturing a building material that is harmless to living environment and global environment and can be recycled. The composite for a building material contains diatomaceous earth, waste lumber, and inorganic hardener, or further contains field earth, and, as necessary, contains used paper and/or crushed pieces of used tatami mat and used tile, and crushed earth. The composite for a building material is prepared by homogeneously mixing the components, and then the building material is manufactured by molding and curing the composite. The manufactured building material has a high humidity conditioning property as in the case of the conventional mud wall made of coarse clay, and is easily recycled by being crushed.

Abstract: The recyclable and environment-friendly pallet includes a supporting surface, a landing section and a concave space for accommodating the fork for lifting. The pallet is preformed by plastic blowing, and a hollow section is formed and then injected by air, serving the purpose of support by air pressure. Based on this innovative structure of hollow plastic pallet, the pallets can be protected against decay or insect pest, and used to replace the existing wooden and plastic pallets owing to its simple and low-cost manufacturing and recycling advantages for environmental protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pallet including a base, a paper cellular structure, and a lid, wherein the base, being made of plastic, wood, plastic-wood, or plastic-stone, including a tray-like structure with paper-cylinder-inserted feet formed underneath, the paper cellular structure, having krafts adhere to the top and the bottom thereon to fix its shape and being fastened in the tray-like structure, and the lid being made of the same material as that in the base and being fixed on the base, thereby forming a light-weight, heavy-duty, and also environmental friendly pallet.

Abstract: A force adjustment assembly for use within a telescoping subassembly that includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is supported by the first elongated member for sliding motion along an extension axis, the subassembly further including a force equalizer assembly that includes a strand having first and second ends that are supported by the second and first elongated members, respectively, the adjustment assembly comprising a preloader supported by at least one of the first and second elongated members and supporting at least a portion of the strand, the preloader applying a preload force via the strand when the second elongated member is in a fully extended position and an adjuster for adjusting the preload force applied by the preloader.

Abstract: A force adjustment assembly for use within a telescoping subassembly that includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is supported by the first elongated member for sliding motion along an extension axis, the subassembly further including a force equalizer assembly that includes a strand having first and second ends that are supported by the second and first elongated members, respectively, the adjustment assembly comprising a preloader supported by at least one of the first and second elongated members and supporting at least a portion of the strand, the preloader applying a preload force via the strand when the second elongated member is in a fully extended position and an adjuster for adjusting the preload force applied by the preloader.

Abstract: A height adjustable folding work platform includes two footplates, a footplate folding portion that foldably connects the footplates, two legs, and two leg folding portions, each of which connect the leg to the outer end of the footplate. Each of the legs includes two support legs and a plurality of cross members that connect the support legs. The leg folding portion selectively engages with one of the cross members so that the height of the height adjustable folding work platform is adjusted.

Abstract: A table may include a table top, a frame and one or more legs. The table may also include one or more corner guards that are sized and configured to protect the table. The corner guards may be generally aligned with the table top and/or the frame. The corner guards may also facilitate attachment of the frame to the table top and the corner guards may facilitate stacking of the table. In addition, the corner guards may allow an aesthetically pleasing table to be constructed and, if the corner guards are selectively attached, then the corner guards may be easily repaired and/or replaced.

Abstract: A table may include a table top and one or more support members that are sized and configured to support the table top above a support surface. The support members may be connected to the table top by a connecting member, which may have a generally L-shaped configuration, and a plurality of brackets. The brackets are preferably spaced away from the side rails of a frame, but the brackets are preferably spaced near or contact the end rails of the frame. If desired, the brackets may be formed integrally with or be securely connected to the end rails of the frame.

Abstract: A foldable stand for a machine includes a tabletop, a plurality of legs each having one end pivotally mounted to the tabletop such that the legs are turnable relative to the tabletop between an extended position and a received position, a plurality of first locking members each having a body portion movably pivotally mounted to the worktop and a stop portion protruded from the body portion for stopping against the legs so as to lock the legs in the extended position, and a plurality of second locking members respectively mounted in the tabletop for locking the legs in the received position.

Abstract: An installation for combustion (1) of carbon-containing solids includes an oxide reducing reactor (2), a first cyclone (5), a recuperator (6), an oxidation reactor (3), a second cyclone (4), wherein flows an oxide which is reduced then oxidized in each of the two reactors (2 and 3). In the installation, the fuel is ground before being introduced into the reduction reactor (3). The reduced size of the solid fuel particles enables more complete and faster combustion and enables almost 100% production of fly ashes which are separated from the circulating oxides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a seedling transportation process and apparatus (1) for a transplanting machine to be mounted on a planting vehicle. It includes a seedling tray transportation section that comprises means (35) for guiding and removing an empty tray (36) from the apparatus and means (28) for feeding and advancing an adjacent new tray (29) carrying the seedlings (2) along a path into the apparatus. It comprises also means (30) for positioning said new tray in view of the picking-up of said seedlings per row (32) from said new tray by a row of picking means (34) mounted in a seedling transfer device (3) for depositing the seedlings onto a first horizontal conveyor (4) in the apparatus (1).

Abstract: An air seeder is provided having at least one container with a trough in the bottom floor. Preferably, the floor is formed with a v-shaped configuration converging at a metering mechanism. An auger is rotatably mounted in the trough to move particulate material to the metering mechanism located at a distal end of the container. The auger is powered by a motor mounted on the distal end of the auger opposite the metering mechanism. A remote fan mechanism is provided to deliver a supply of air to the metering mechanism through a pair of conveying tubes. Optionally, a sensor is provided to control the operation of the auger so that the auger only operates when it is needed.

Abstract: A metering head (20) for a sowing machine (22) is provided. The metering head includes a housing (40) and a metering disc (62) rotatably disposed within the housing. The metering disc includes a seed receptacle (78) substantially defining a perimeter of the metering disc and adapted to engage a seed (44) at any random position along the seed receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention simplifies the process of placing quilt ties in the quilt during the quilt making process. The quilt tie device contains a plurality of openings that identify locations in the quilt for quilt ties. A quilt maker places the quilt tie device over a top layer of the quilt. The quilt tie device is positioned such that the openings in the device are at locations on the quilt where the maker desires to place quilt ties. The quilt maker performs the quilt tie operation by tying a quilt tie in the quilt layer at each location in the quilt that indicated by an opening in the quilt tie device.

Abstract: An engine compartment cover for watercraft incorporates first and second pivots The cover can be rotated from an adjacent engine compartment in a first direction to a second location to provide a convenient access to the engine from the stern of the watercraft. Alternately, a portion of the cover can be rotated in the opposite direction on the second pivot to provide access to the engine compartment from the deck of the craft.

Abstract: A float structure having a mainframe and pontoons is described. The mainframe includes floor support beams transversely attached to pontoon connector beams. The pontoon connector beams are operatively connected to the pontoons such that there are no weak points in the mainframe. A motor mount is removably mounted to the connector beams and is adjustable to accommodate various lengths of motor shafts.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a variable width watercraft hull that includes a hull body, a first side panel movably mated to the hull body and a second side panel movably mated to the hull body in which the first side panel and the second side panel are able to change position in relation to the hull body between an extended position and a retracted position and in which changing position of the first side panel and the second side panel results in a change in the width of the watercraft hull. The hull side panels change position by rotating about a longitudinal axis. The hull can be implemented as a displacement type, a planning type, or a hybrid of the two.

Abstract: The illuminated dock bumper is formed of a semi-rigid and translucent plastic shell and contains a self-contained, independent electrical lighting system therein. The translucent plastic shell may be white or may be tinted as desired, e.g., red or green for navigational purposes, etc. A solar cell charges a battery during periods of daylight or high illumination, with a photocell closing a circuit to turn on a light source to radiate light through the translucent shell during periods of darkness or low ambient lighting. The system may alternatively be remotely activated and/or may operate intermittently, as desired. The bumper includes a sleeve, which fits over a conventional dock piling or the like, allowing the device to be removably installed over posts, pilings, and similar structures as desired. Different configurations or adapters allow the device to be installed upon different diameters and shapes of dock posts, as required.

Abstract: A flexible fish cage system for open sea aquaculture using a mono-buoy plus special frame design to absorb the wave energy. The system includes a flexible construction holding the fish nets. The system is submersible by an air pumping mechanism which displaces water out of water fillable tanks.

Abstract: A method of providing for the dynamic positioning of a vessel comprising providing a dynamically positioned service boat, linking the service boat to the vessel by a rigid link with a first connection between the link and the vessel, a second connection between the link and the service boat, the combination of connections having 3 degrees of rotational freedom, said supply boat having one degree of axial freedom relative to said vessel, and using the power of the service boat to dynamically position said vessel in a desired location.

Abstract: A method of assembling a dock is provided. The method includes positioning a first dock module adjacent a second dock module wherein each dock module includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of sidewalls extending therebetween. Each top surface includes at least one channel extending between opposed sidewalls, each bottom surface includes at least one pocket therein, and each sidewall includes at least one coupling slot extending from the top surface. A first coupling slot of the first dock module is substantially aligned with a first coupling slot of the second dock module. The method also includes inserting a first coupler into the first coupling slot of the first dock module and into the first coupling slot of the second dock module such that the dock modules are secured to one another.

Abstract: A boat hull has at least one ventilating propulsion tunnel formed therein open to the water forward of the hull's transom and adapted to contain a propeller of the propulsion system. The tunnel has a leading edge forward of the transom and an interceptor plate projects downwardly from the hull at said leading edge.

Abstract: A hard top structure to provide a cover over the operation station of a boat is disclosed.

Abstract: A temperature-indicating element for a refrigeration device, including a support or backing, a thermochromic layer applied to the backing for indicating the temperature is suitable for items stored in the location of the element. A transparent potting compound encompasses and protects the thermochromic layer on the backing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to time-temperature integrating indicators, also known as TTI indicators, which are easily printable on substrates, such as packaging materials, and to a method for the manufacture of packaging materials comprising printed TTI indicators. The printed TTI indicator is selectively activated at the time of packaging of a perishable product or alternatively at the time of opening of the package of a perishable product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a temperature sensor comprising a transparent capsule which contains an assembly within the transparent capsule wherein the assembly comprises a fracturable capsule containing an aqueous solution which opens upon freezing of the aqueous liquid; and a substrate proximate to the fracturable capsule which exhibits a color change upon contact with the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a silicon wafer or a silicon epitaxial wafer capable of imparting an excellent IG capability thereto in a stable manner by simultaneously realizing higher density of oxide precipitates and larger sizes thereof at a stage prior to a device fabrication process. The present invention is a method for manufacturing a silicon wafer wherein the silicon wafer is subjected to heat treatment to impart a gettering capability thereto comprising at least the following three steps of: a temperature raising step A for generating oxygen precipitation nuclei; a temperature raising step B for growing the oxygen precipitation nuclei; and a constant temperature keeping step C for growing the oxygen precipitation nuclei into oxide precipitates of larger sizes.

Abstract: A silicon single crystal rod (24) is pulled from a silicon melt (13) molten by a heater (17), and a change in diameter of the silicon single crystal rod every predetermined time is fed back to a pulling speed of the silicon single crystal rod and a temperature of the heater, thereby controlling a diameter of the silicon single crystal rod. A PID control in which a PID constant is changed on a plurality of stages is applied to a method which controls the pulling speed of the silicon single crystal rod so that the silicon single crystal rod has a target diameter and a method which controls a heater temperature so that the silicon single crystal rod has the target temperature. A set pulling speed for the silicon single crystal rod is set so that V/G becomes constant, and an actual pulling speed is accurately controlled so as to match with the set pulling speed, thereby suppressing a fluctuation in diameter of the single crystal rod.

Abstract: A single crystal ingot is cut to an axial direction so as to including the central axis, a sample for measurement including regions [V], [Pv], [Pi] and [I] is prepared, and a first sample and second sample are prepared by dividing the sample into two so as to be symmetrical against the central axis. A first transition metal is metal-stained on the surface of the first sample and a second transition metal different from the first transition metal is metal-stained on the surface of the second sample. The first and second samples stained with the metals are thermally treated and the first and second transition metals are diffused into the inside of the samples. Recombination lifetimes in the whole of the first and second samples are respectively measured, and the vertical measurement of the first sample is overlapped on the vertical measurement of the second sample.

Abstract: A group-III nitride crystal growth method comprises the steps of: a) preparing a mixed molten liquid of an alkaline material and a substance at least containing a group-III metal; b) causing growth of a group-III nitride crystal from the mixed molten liquid prepared in the step a) and a substance at least containing nitrogen; and c) creating a state in which nitrogen can be introduced into the molten liquid prepared by the step a).

Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing a single crystal with pulling the single crystal from a raw material melt by CZ method, wherein when growing the single crystal, where a pulling rate is defined as V, a temperature gradient of the crystal at a central portion of the crystal is defined as Gc, and a temperature gradient of the crystal at a peripheral portion of the crystal is defined as Ge, the temperature gradient Gc at the central portion of the crystal and the temperature gradient Ge at the peripheral portion of the crystal are controlled by changing a distance between the melt surface of the raw material melt and a heat insulating member provided so as to oppose to the surface of the raw material melt, thereby difference ?G between the temperature gradient Gc at the central portion of the crystal and the temperature gradient Ge at the peripheral portion of the crystal is 0.5° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides substantially monodisperse colloidal nanocrystals and new preparative methods for the synthesis of substantially monodisperse colloidal nanocrystals. These synthetic methods afford the ability to tune nanocrystal size and size distribution. By using non-coordinating solvents in the synthetic process, these procedures constitute easier, less expensive, safer, and more environmentally “green” methods than those currently in use. This invention is generally applicable to any II-VI or III-V semiconductor material, and may be useful in generating metal-nonmetal compounds involving transition metals as well.

Abstract: A process is described for producing silicon carbide crystals having increased minority carrier lifetimes. The process includes the steps of heating and slowly cooling a silicon carbide crystal having a first concentration of minority carrier recombination centers such that the resultant concentration of minority carrier recombination centers is lower than the first concentration.

Abstract: Methods are provided for low temperature, rapid baking to remove impurities from a semiconductor surface prior to in-situ deposition. Advantageously, a short, low temperature process consumes very little of the thermal budget, such that the process is suitable for advanced, high density circuits with shallow junctions. Furthermore, throughput is greatly improved by the low temperature bake, particularly in combination with low temperature plasma cleaning and low temperature wafer loading prior to the bake, and deposition after the bake at temperatures lower than conventional epitaxial deposition. The process enables epitaxial deposition of silicon-containing layers over semiconductor surfaces, particularly enabling epitaxial deposition over a silicon germanium base layer. By use of a low-temperature bake, the silicon germanium base layer can be cleaned to facilitate further epitaxial deposition without relaxing the strained crystal structure of the silicon germanium.

Abstract: A system for delivering pulses of a desired mass of gas, including a chamber, a first valve controlling flow into the chamber, a second valve controlling flow out of the chamber. A controller is programmed to receive the desired mass for each pulse through an input interface, close the second valve and open the first valve, receive chamber pressure measurements from a pressure transducer, and close the first valve when pressure within the chamber rises to a predetermined upper level. The controller is also programmed to deliver pulses of gas using just the second valve, wherein, for each pulse, the second valve is opened until a calculated mass for the pulse equals the desired mass for the pulse. The first valve is not required to be opened and closed for each pulse and is, therefore, used less frequently and has an extended life.

Abstract: A method of forming an epitaxial film on a substrate includes growing an initial layer of a film on a substrate at a temperature Tgrowth, said initial layer having a thickness h and annealing the initial layer of the film at a temperature Tanneal, thereby relaxing the initial layer, wherein said thickness h of the initial layer of the film is greater than a critical thickness hc. The method further includes growing additional layers of the epitaxial film on the initial layer subsequent to annealing. In some embodiments, the method further includes growing a layer of the film that includes at least one amorphous island.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, which comprises a laminate film forming step of laminating one or more nickel layers and one or more silicon layers alternately on a substrate having, on its surface, a semiconductor region and an insulating film region at a first substrate temperature not causing a silicide forming reaction, a silicide reaction step of subjecting the laminate film to a heat treatment at a second substrate temperature suitable for forming nickel monosilicide, and a step of removing a film having been formed on the insulating film region by wet etching, wherein in the laminate film forming step, the ratio of the number of nickel atoms to that of silicon atoms in the whole laminate film is set to be 1 or more; a method for forming a nickel silicide film which is included in the above method for manufacturing a semiconductor device: and a method for etching a nickel silicide film.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing fluid during semiconductor substrate processing operations. The apparatus includes a central fluid dispense bank comprising a plurality of dispense nozzles coupled to a plurality of fluid sources and a first processing chamber positioned to a first side of the central fluid dispense bank. The apparatus also includes a second processing chamber positioned to a second side of the central fluid dispense bank and a dispense arm adapted to translate between the central fluid dispense bank, the first processing chamber, and the second processing chamber.

Abstract: An improved Wurster-type coater including a separator screen located within the Wurster tube in surrounding relationship to the spray nozzle and forming an annular volume through which at least a portion of smaller feed material particles are permitted to preferentially enter the spray pattern before the larger-sized particles can do so, thereby causing the smaller particles to become agglomerated first, resulting in finished product having a more even distribution of particle sizes.

Abstract: A composite doctor blade to be installed in a blade holder (11) containing a throat (15) has a rear part (14) made of a composite material which has a profiling (16) which protrudes beyond the plane (18) defined by the doctor blade in order to retain the doctor blade in the blade holder (11). At a distance from the rear part (14), part (17) of the profiling (16) protrudes from the plane (18) to one side only. Moreover, the part (17) is higher than its width in the cross-sectional plane of the doctor blade.

Abstract: Embodiments generally provide an apparatus and method for processing substrates using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) that has an increased system throughput, increased system reliability, substrates processed in the cluster tool have a more repeatable wafer history, and also the cluster tool has a smaller system footprint. In one embodiment, the cluster tool is adapted to perform a track lithography process in which a substrate is coated with a photosensitive material, is then transferred to a stepper/scanner, which exposes the photosensitive material to some form of radiation to form a pattern in the photosensitive material, which is then removed in a developing process completed in the cluster tool.

Abstract: Embodiments generally provide an apparatus and method for processing substrates using a multi-chamber processing system (e.g., a cluster tool) that has an increased system throughput, increased system reliability, substrates processed in the cluster tool have a more repeatable wafer history. In one embodiment, non-orthogonal robot trajectories are used to assure reliable and high speed substrate transfer. In another embodiment, at least one buffering station is used to avoid collision and improve throughput. In another embodiment, optimal positioning of the robots are used to improve throughput.

Abstract: A bottom tray is supported by four wheels and is spaced apart from a bottom surface of a top frame member having two side walls and a back wall enclosing a grated work surface. A pair of pressurized tanks containing ingredients for metallizing an object are mounted under the side walls on the bottom tray. In addition, waste liquid tanks are positioned in a middle area of the bottom tray. Three spray guns are each attached by hoses to an air pressure source and a pressurized tank so that an operator can metallize an object by sequentially operating the spray guns.

Abstract: A resin impregnation tower for continuously impregnating the resin impregnable layer of a tubular cured in place liner is provided. The tower is of a height to provide sufficient resin pressure head to impregnate the resin impregnable layer fully. A cured in place liner having at least one layer of resin impregnable material is fed into the top of the tower, drawn down about a roller at the bottom, removed from the top of the tower and then wrapped with an outer impermeable coating. The impregnated liner is suitable for pull-in-and-inflate method of installation or may be inverted. For liners formed with an inner impermeable layer, the liner is suitable for curing with steam.

Abstract: A bowling lane conditioning machine is disclosed with circuitry that is operative to perform one or more of the following: dynamically updating a graphical representation of a lane dressing fluid pattern and/or zone, displaying confirmation that a selected component completed a desired function, displaying a log of activity, changing a language of text displayed on a display device, and displaying a graphical user interface with different menu options displayed differently. Also disclosed is a bowling lane conditioning machine with a display device located on a housing and an input device located on a handle, and/or with a first input device located on a handle and a second input device located on a housing. Further disclosed is bowling lane conditioning machine with two processors that operate independently from one another: one that controls a lane dressing fluid application system, and the other that provides a graphic user interface.

Abstract: A system for measuring a pulsed mass flow rate of gas passing from an upstream source of gas to a downstream process chamber through an on/off type valve of the source of gas. The system includes a passageway for connecting the source of gas to the process chamber, a flow restrictor device dividing the passageway into an upstream portion and a downstream portion, a pressure transducer providing measurements of pressure within the upstream portion of the passageway, a temperature probe providing measurements of temperature within the upstream portion of the passageway, and a CPU connected to the pressure transducer and the temperature probe. The CPU is programmed to receive pressure measurements from the pressure transducer, temperature measurements from the temperature probe, and calculate a mass flow rate through the passageway using the pressure measurements and the temperature measurements.

Abstract: A gas distributor for use in a semiconductor processing chamber is provided. The gas distributor comprises a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and a stem section having a spiral thread. The gas distributor further comprises a body having a gas deflecting surface that extends radially outward away from the stem section and a lower face disposed on the opposite side of the body from the gas deflecting surface, a lateral seat disposed between the spiral thread and the gas deflecting surface, and a gas passageway that extends from the gas inlet through the stem section and body to the gas outlet. In a specific embodiment, the lateral seat is adapted to hold a sealing member.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling precursor chemistry. The apparatus includes a chamber including a mixing space, at least one input coupled to the mixing space; and at least one output coupled to the mixing space. A motor subassembly coupled to the chamber and coupled to a mixing element in the mixing space. A controller coupled to the motor subassembly and to the chamber.