Patents Issued in May 3, 2007
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Publication number: 20070095760Abstract: A composition for treating water contained in enclosures, such as swimming pools, spas, whirlpool tubs and cooling towers, which includes at least one boron compound, cyanuric acid, at least one mineral remover and at least one clarifier is provided. A composition and method for treating salt water contained in enclosures using halogen generators to generate sterilizing halogen in situ, wherein the method includes adding to the water effective amounts of a composition having at least one boron compound, cyanuric acid, at least one mineral remover and at least one clarifier, such that they are present in the water simultaneously is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Don Girvan, Paul Nederveld, Arthur Harre
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Publication number: 20070095761Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of acidic solutions of activated silica and polyvalent metal salt for water treatment. Activated silica is formed during the process of acidifying a sodium silicate solution to below pH 2 with sulfuric acid. A polyvalent metal salt is then added to stabilize the acidified activated silica.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Antonio Robles
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Publication number: 20070095762Abstract: A method of reclaiming a well completion brine solution by using an organic chelant that is capable of discriminating between (i) iron and non-zinc heavy metals; and (ii) calcium and zinc. The chelant contains a functional group selected from the group —CO2H or —PO(OH)R20 or a salt or ester thereof, —C(O)—, —OE, —SE, —N?C(R2)R3, EO—N?C(R2)R3, —N(R2)R3, and —N(C(O)R1)R2 group optionally substituted with a —COOH or —PO(OH)R20 or a salt or ester thereof, —SE or —OE group, wherein R2 and R3 are independently selected from E or forms, with nitrogen, phosphorous, oxygen or sulfur, a heterocyclic ring; E is R1 or —H; R1 is a C1-C30 alkyl or aralkyl group or a derivative thereof and R20 is —OH or R1.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Qi Qu, Paul Javora, Joel Boles, Sandra Berry
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Publication number: 20070095763Abstract: The invention provides the use of a water-soluble biocide as an uncoupling agent at an effective amount to control bacterial biomass in an aqueous system. The invention also provides a method for controlling the growth of bacterial biomass in an aqueous system. The method comprises adding to, or contacting with, the aqueous system an effective amount of an uncoupling agent which is a water-soluble biocide. In a preferred embodiment the method comprises contacting an effective amount of an uncoupling agent which is a water-soluble biocide directly with the bacterial biomass in an aqueous system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Yvette Pescher, Robert Talbot, Luc Louvel, Agnes Pilas-Begue, Laetitia Catinon, Gilles Moreau
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Publication number: 20070095764Abstract: Filtration equipment is used that includes: a filter 2 for filtering a liquid filling a first container 1; a second container 3 for collecting the liquid that has been filtered through the filter 2; a third container 7; a first line 4 for connecting the first container 1 and the filter 2 to each other; a second line 5 for connecting the filter 2 and the second container 3 to each other; and a third line 6 that branches off from the second line 5 and is connected to the third container 7. The third container 7 is placed above the second container 3, with a part of the third container 7 connected to the third line 6 facing downward. The second container 3 is placed below the first container 1 and is formed so as to be changed in shape by application of external force and to be restored by removal of the external force.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicants: JMS Co., Ltd., JMS Singapore PTE LtdInventor: Chek Yang
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Publication number: 20070095765Abstract: A liquid purification system includes a first vessel (20) having contained therein a first liquid (24) maintained at a first predetermined temperature. The system further includes a second vessel (40) containing the first liquid (42) therein at a second predetermined temperature. A second liquid (34) is heated through liquid-to-liquid contact with the first liquid (24) in the first tank (20). A purified form of the second liquid is transported to vessel (40) where the second liquid is condensed into substantially pure form of the liquid. The purified liquid is extracted from the second tank (40).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Andrew Kozak
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Publication number: 20070095766Abstract: A fixture for facilitating the loading of product onto a clip strip of the sort having at least one perforation therein such that the perforation defines at least two opposed tabs. The fixture includes a frame having a support surface for supporting the clip strip during the mounting of the product, and a probe mounted on the frame for each perforation to be loaded. Each probe is adapted to engage and separate the tabs when extended, and in preferred alignments has a feature for temporarily supporting the product during the loading operation. A method of affixing product to a clip strip using such a fixture is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Paul Richtman, Timothy Rowell
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Publication number: 20070095767Abstract: In an embodiment, an extension is configured to be mounted in an upwardly facing socket provided in a gondola upright. The extension may include a shoulder for interfacing the upwardly facing socket. In an embodiment, the extension may be mounted on a shelf surface with the aid of an adaptor bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventors: David Henke, Thomas Miller
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Publication number: 20070095768Abstract: An adjustable storage rack includes outer frames having different shapes, fastening sections at appropriate positions at frame portions of the outer frames, and an interwoven net body connected with the outer frames. Each fastening section at each frame portion is a U-shaped sliding groove or a rectangular loop allowing one end of the frame portion to insert into and move along the fastening section, thereby offering storage racks having various shapes with adjustability to suit different occasions of different space requirements by hanging or placing objects at the net body or the outer frames. Using connecting members, storage racks are assembled with one another to further achieving appearance and size variations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Feng Hsia Huo
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Publication number: 20070095769Abstract: A bathroom fixture that provides a convenient way to store wipes, toilet paper, and other supplies efficiently in the bathroom while adding elegance to the decor. The Bathroom Caddy has a modular structure, consisting of at least one shelf and a detachable toilet paper roll holder, that allows the consumer to choose appropriate attachable accessories and compartments for his/her individual needs. The consumer can detach the accessories, which will be attached to the main body of the caddy using one or more of several attachment means, e.g., a dovetailing “key latch” system or “tab latch” system, and pack or carry them during travel for possible use in another facility that has the same caddy device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Beverly Jenkins
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Publication number: 20070095770Abstract: A fish tank stand with two leg support structures, a top load bearing structure and a shelf that is assembled without any fasteners by engaging male/female locking mechanisms (e.g., peg/peg groove) integrally formed in the top load bearing structure with complementary locking structures integrally formed in the leg support structures and then engaging locking mechanisms integrally formed with the shelf with complementary locking mechanisms integrally formed with the two leg support structures. The stand is assembled by engaging pegs of the top structure in their peg grooves of the leg support structures and then inserting the pegs from the shelf into peg holders formed integrally with the lower legs to lock the stand in an assembled state. The top pegs are engaged with their grooves when the legs are perpendicular to the top structure, and then locked in place as the leg support structures move outwardly away from each relative to the top structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Paul Backofen
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Publication number: 20070095771Abstract: This application discloses a method for separating banana clusters into individual fruits. In this method, the banana cluster is hung on a carrier (such as a cable) in such a way that the hanging point is the place where the banana fruit stalks converge (at the crown). The cluster and/or the cutter are moved toward each other and the cutter is positioned such that the cutter cuts the fruit stalks at a point lower than the cluster hanging point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Raul Fernandez, Gonzalo Marquez, Kevin Forsyth, Julio Vasquez, Mark Bakhrakh, Yury Buch, Sergey Klimin, Vladimir Vasiliev, Oleg Feigenson, Ilya Ilyin, Yuriy Yaess
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Publication number: 20070095772Abstract: An integrated “T” assembly combines into a single integrated assembly, a track portion along both sides of a divider. The T assembly may have a wide-base portion, which may include a spring-urged-pusher track, on one side of the divider and a narrow-base portion on the opposite side of the divider. An offset pusher may have an upper portion that is offset, via an angled offset portion, from a lower portion of the pusher. Additional supporting bases, any of which may include spring-urged-pusher tracks and/or a spring-urged pusher, may be used under a wide product. Left and right side finisher components may be paired with T assemblies near the sides of a merchandise-display shelf. The T assembly, base, and/or end finishers may be coupled to a front rail via a complimentary tongue and groove arrangement and/or a non-slidable engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: RTC Industries, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Hardy
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Publication number: 20070095773Abstract: A shelving system having one or more shelving units is disclosed. In some embodiments, the shelving units include one or more corner shelving units and/or one or more rectangular shelving units, each of which has one or more shelves connected to and supported by uprights. Shelving units can be connected together by telescoping or non-telescoping rods. The rods can be connected to the shelving units by brackets connected to hanger rails on the uprights of the shelving units. In some embodiments, the components of different shelving units are the same, and can be interchanged, thereby reducing the number of different parts needed for construction of different shelving systems. Also, the free-standing nature of the shelving units (and resulting shelving system) can simplify installation and can enable shelving systems to be installed in otherwise unavailable locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Scott Schwerman
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Publication number: 20070095774Abstract: A method and incorporated assembly is provided that can be quickly assembled and disassembled inside side racks used for purpose of housing computer systems. The assembly comprises a plurality of side plates that can be secured to inside rack sides, preferably through flexible flanges, a plurality of top and bottom plates that can be secured to the side plates, and a mid-plate is disposed substantially horizontally between the top and bottom plates. Alternately, the assembly can also comprise at least one rear plate that can be secured to the side plates to provide a third side for the assembly. In one embodiment, the rear plates have openings designed to allow for front to back air flow ventilation. In another embodiment the assembly further comprises at least one divider plate, and preferably a plurality of divider plates, that can be secured to the top and bottom and/or mid-plate(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Shawn Canfield, John Loparco, Budy Notohardjono, John Torok
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Publication number: 20070095775Abstract: A shipping container for a motorized vehicle comprises a base frame and a top frame, each constructed of rigid tubing. The base frame has a plurality of tire rests on which respective wheels of the motorized vehicle will be placed. In addition, the base frame has a plurality of base sockets located at respective corners thereof. Each of the base sockets is oriented in an upward direction. The top frame of the shipping container includes a plurality of top sockets located at respective corners thereof. The top sockets are oriented in a downward direction so as to be opposed to the base sockets. A plurality of elongate posts respectively extend between each opposed pair of sockets such that the top frame will be supported in spaced apart relation from the base frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Mark Beck
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Publication number: 20070095776Abstract: A gantry crane (10) is configured in a panel turner application. The gantry crane (10) generally includes a gantry crane structure (14) having a first cross-beam (28) and a second cross-beam (30). A first main hoist mechanism (40) and a first auxiliary hoist mechanism (42) are coupled to the first cross-beam (28), and a second main hoist mechanism (44) and a second auxiliary hoist mechanism (46) are coupled to the second cross-beam (30). The crane (10) includes a hydraulic system configured to reduce the lift capacity of the first and/or second main hoist mechanism (40, 44), and to equalize the hoist capacity between the first and second main hoist mechanisms (40, 44) or the first and second auxiliary hoist mechanisms (42, 46) in certain applications. The auxiliary hoist mechanism (42, 46) are configured for powered movement along the respective cross-beams (28, 30).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Jerry Wierzba, John Braun
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Publication number: 20070095777Abstract: A gantry crane (10) is configured in a panel turner application. The gantry crane (10) generally includes a gantry crane structure (14) having a first cross-beam (28) and a second cross-beam (30). A first main hoist mechanism (40) and a first auxiliary hoist mechanism (42) are coupled to the first cross-beam (28), and a second main hoist mechanism (44) and a second auxiliary hoist mechanism (46) are coupled to the second cross-beam (30). The crane (10) includes a hydraulic system configured to reduce the lift capacity of the first and/or second main hoist mechanism (40, 44), and to equalize the hoist capacity between the first and second main hoist mechanisms (40, 44) or the first and second auxiliary hoist mechanisms (42, 46) in certain applications. The auxiliary hoist mechanism (42, 46) are configured for powered movement along the respective cross-beams (28, 30).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Jerry Wierzba, John Braun
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Publication number: 20070095778Abstract: A nipple adapter including a nipple having a first outer sealing flange and a second outer sealing flange, and a cylindrical nipple housing. The nipple housing includes an inner annular wall that defines a bore extending axially through the housing, an annular flange disposed on the inner annular wall, a first thread extending from the annular flange to a first axial end of the nipple housing, and a second thread extending from the annular flange to a second axial end of the nipple housing, the first thread having a pitch that differs from that of the second thread. The nipple is reversibly disposed within the nipple housing such that the annular flange is disposed between the first and second outer sealing flanges and the first and second threads are alternatively exposed for mating with corresponding threads of a variety of water bottles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Morris Catton
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Publication number: 20070095779Abstract: A laundry product is provided including a liquid concentrated detergent or fabric softening composition held in a dispensing bottle of a type not featuring a through-apertured gripping handle. The bottle includes a body having an open end terminating in a circular neck, first and second plane traversing a length of the bottle body with each bisecting the neck, the first and second planes being orthogonally oriented to one another, the first plane dividing front and rear major faces of the body into asymmetric first and second areas. A shrink sleeve is fitted over the body from a base of the neck down toward the closed end. A removable cap is fittable over the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Humberto Garcia-Ruiz, Richard McNabb
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Publication number: 20070095780Abstract: A container cap has a closed end and a peripheral side wall extending from the closed end to form a cap interior. The peripheral side wall terminates with a plurality of comb-like teeth at an open end. The cap further includes structure on an interior portion for releasably engaging a container. In use, a hair or scalp treatment can be measured into the cap and the applied and worked into the hair or scalp using the comb-like teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Roger Felton
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Publication number: 20070095781Abstract: The present invention relates to closures for mating with containers having a threaded finish. The closures comprise a flange and a skirt downwardly depending therefrom. The skirt includes a deformable element formed of a different material than that of the flange and skirt and disposed on an interior surface. The deformable element inner diameter is smaller than the outer diameter of the container, and accordingly deforms upon mating the closure with the container. The container threads impress threads into the deformable element to form threads on the closure. The deformable element is formed of a suitable material. The closures of the present invention provide for the use of high-speed press-on capping equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Min Wan, Emanuel Shenkar, James Martin, Larry Hottle, Galen German
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Publication number: 20070095782Abstract: A closure, embodied to cooperate with a neck of a container, the neck, having a wide mouth on the upper part thereof, an external thread and a tapering piece on the lateral wall, for sealing the closure which includes a) an external body having an external head and skirt, b) an insert, enclosed within the body and fixed thereto, including an internal head and skirt, provided with an internal thread, for cooperation with the external thread of the neck and c) a sealing joint, forming an inset piece, fixed to the insert. The joint has a central piece and a border piece. The insert includes a radial compression element, for the sealing joint against the neck, such that when the bottle closure is screwed to the neck, the border is compressed radially between the insert and the neck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2004Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: ALCAN Packaging CapsulesInventors: Jacques Granger, Jean-Marie Bourreau
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Publication number: 20070095783Abstract: A beverage bottle. The bottle may include a flattened upper lobe, a flattened lower lobe, and a substantially circular transitional section. The bottle may be made out of a plastic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: THE COCA-COLA COMPANYInventors: Robert Grant, Malcolm Kinmont, Tracy Momany, Daniel Witham, Jonathan McGurk, Frank Semersky, Barbara Balyeat, Sumit Mukherjee, David Ryan, Robert Groll, Martin Geithmann
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Publication number: 20070095784Abstract: A liquid laundry product dispensing bottle is provided of a type not featuring a through-apertured gripping handle. The bottle includes a body having an open end terminating in a circular neck fitted with a pour spout. Along an uppermost perimeter the spout has a leading edge to allow optimum pouring of liquid in one direction. A first and second plane traverses the length of the bottle body with each bisecting the spout, the first and second planes being orthogonally oriented to one another, the first plane dividing front and rear major faces of the body into asymmetric first and second areas, the first area including the leading edge of the spout. A gripping ledge is arranged adjacent the open end beneath the neck and angled diagonally downward. A removable cap is fittable over the neck and spout. The bottle includes several cues to allow a user to properly grip same. These cues include the angled gripping ledge, sidewall curvatures and trademark placement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Richard McNabb, Humberto Garcia-Ruiz
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Publication number: 20070095785Abstract: The problem to be solved by this invention is to create a handle of a simple fitting structure, in which the handle is capable of dispersing the load stably and is easy to mold and assemble. The object of this invention is to provide a synthetic resin bottle with a handle that can be manufactured at a low cost and can be used reliably.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Yoshino Kogyosho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroaki Ishikawa, Masaaki Sasaki, Takao Iizuka
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Publication number: 20070095786Abstract: The invention comprises a device for assisting in the selective reactive ion etching of wafers comprising, a graphite base plate including an opening for housing a wafer, and a plurality of graphite strips that can be arranged over the graphite base plate to select a site of a wafer housed in the base plate for etching.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Sim Ye, Tan Tong
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Publication number: 20070095787Abstract: Methods of etching a dielectric layer and a cap layer over a conductor to expose the conductor are disclosed. In one embodiment, the methods include the use of a silicon dioxide (SiO2) etching chemistry including octafluorocyclobutane (C4F8) and a titanium nitride (TiN) etching chemistry including tetrafluoro methane (CF4). The methods prevent etch rate degradation and exhibit reduced electro-static discharge (ESD) defects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventor: Joseph Mezzapelle
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Publication number: 20070095788Abstract: The invention involves a method of processing a workpiece on workpiece support pedestal in a plasma reactor chamber in accordance with user-selected values of plural (i.e., N) plasma parameters by controlling plural chamber parameters. The plasma parameters may be selected from of a group including ion density, wafer voltage, etch rate, wafer current and possibly other plasma parameters. The chamber parameters may be selected from a group including source power, bias power, chamber pressure, magnet coil current of different coils, gas flow rate in different gas injection zones, gas species composition in different gas injection zones, and possibly other chamber parameters. The method begins with a first step carried out for each one of the selected plasma parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Daniel Hoffman, Ezra Gold
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Publication number: 20070095789Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic determination of semiconductor plasma chamber matching a source of fault are provided. Correlated plasma attributes are measured for process used for calibration both in a chamber under study and in a reference chamber. Principal component analysis then is performed on the measured correlated attributes so as to generate steady principle components and transitional principle components; and these principal components are compared to reference principal components associated with a reference chamber. The process used for calibration includes a regular plasma process followed by a process perturbation of one process parameter. Similar process perturbation runs are conducted several times to include different perturbation parameters. By performing inner products of the principle components of chamber under study and the reference chamber, matching scores can be reached. Automatic chamber matching can be determined by comparing these scores with preset control limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Matthew Davis, Lei Lian
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Publication number: 20070095790Abstract: Etching the surface (activating the surface) of a halogenated polymer component with an electron beam generates a set of free radical sites in polymeric chains of the surface that sustain for at least 4 hours in an inert environment. The inert environment is provided by a noble gas, nitrogen, a static free space, and/or a vacuum. Items such as dynamic seals, static seals, gaskets, pump diaphragms, hoses, and o-rings all benefit from precursors made according to the technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Freudenberg-NOK General PartnershipInventor: Edward Park
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Publication number: 20070095791Abstract: A substrate treatment apparatus that treats a substrate under treatment has an interface section, a substrate loading/unloading section, a reduced pressure atmosphere conveyance chamber, and an exposure treatment chamber. The interface section has a conveyance mechanism that can freely load and unload the substrate under treatment from another device into the apparatus or vice versa. The substrate under treatment can be loaded and unloaded into and from the substrate loading/unloading section in one direction by the conveyance mechanism of the interface section. The reduced pressure atmosphere conveyance chamber is disposed adjacent to and perpendicular to the direction of the substrate loading/unloading section and has a conveyance mechanism that conveys the substrate under treatment under a reduced pressure atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: e-Beam CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Shinozaki, Yasushi Kojima, Shunichi Aiyoshizawa, Kiwamu Tsukamoto
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Publication number: 20070095792Abstract: A manually guided implement having a tool, and comprising a drive motor for driving the tool and disposed on a first end of a guide rod. The tool is disposed in a region of a second, opposite end of the guide rod. A housing is disposed on the guide rod at the second end, and an electrical insulator is disposed between the housing and the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KGInventors: Dieter Kremsler, Klaus Langhans
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Publication number: 20070095793Abstract: A secondary arc chute is for an electrical switching apparatus including a housing, a pair of separable contacts enclosed within the housing, and a primary arc chute disposed proximate the separable contacts in order to attract an arc generated by the separable contacts. The primary arc chute has a first end including an arc horn, and a second end. The secondary arc chute includes a chute member made from a magnetic material, such as nickel-plated steel, and including a first portion disposed at or about the arc horn of the primary arc chute, and a second portion. The chute member provides an extension of the primary arc chute in order to facilitate drawing the arc away from the separable contacts and to ground the arc into the housing of the electrical switching apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Mark Zindler
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Publication number: 20070095794Abstract: An arc plate is for a circuit breaker including a housing, a pair of separable contacts enclosed within the housing and an arc chute. The arc chute includes a plurality of the arc plates supported in spaced relation between opposing side walls. Each arc plate includes a first end disposed proximate the separable contacts, and a second end distal from the separable contacts. An arc runner, such as an integral tab extension, protrudes from the second end of the arc plate in order to draw the arc away from the first end thereof. The integral tab extension of at least one arc plate includes a bend such that the extension forms an angle of between about 20 degrees and about 50 degrees with respect to the plane of the arc plate, in order to direct the arc toward the second ends of adjacent arc plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Mark Zindler
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Publication number: 20070095795Abstract: An assembly fixture is used to hold the moveable mold half insert assembly (e.g. the insert, cores, lifters, ejector pins, etc.) in its correct working position and orientation. To spark erode the final geometric form onto a moveable mold half insert assembly, the assembly fixture can be placed in an electro or electrical discharge machine (EDM) with the moveable mold half insert assembly therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Guido Drees, Ralf Drees, Heinrich Meinert, Martin Gerber, Erich Greber, Guido Bernet
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Publication number: 20070095796Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of an EDM electrode dressing template comprising a body made of an electrically conductive material. Bonded to the body is a pad with an electrically conductive material with hardness greater than the body. An electrode with an eroded end is positioned proximate the pad and a DC current pulses between the eroded end and the pad. After a period of time, the eroded end is shaped into a dressed tip. Since the pad is less susceptible to spark erosion than the body, the electrode is more consistently dressed and the template is replaced less frequently.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Gordon Reed, Gary Larson
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Publication number: 20070095797Abstract: A mask is provided for shielding a radially extending edge of an impeller vane during a weld repair process, where the impeller vane extends radially and axially outwardly from a shaft. The mask comprises a hub and a flange. The hub has an outer surface and an opening extending therethrough, and the opening is configured to allow the shaft to extend at least partially therethrough. The flange extends radially outwardly from the hub outer surface and is configured to shroud substantially all of the impeller vane radially extending edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: William Beeson, Christopher Horton, Andrew MacDonald
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Publication number: 20070095798Abstract: A device for monitoring the voltage or current applied to sensitive components on a circuit board by an assembly tool protects the sensitive components from damage caused by the voltage or current applied to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Vladimir Kraz
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Publication number: 20070095799Abstract: In order to detect a change in the temperature of a substrate (2) and a change of the distribution of oxygen radical concentration near a surface of the substrate (2), a lamp power in each zone of a heater (3) and a pressure in a reactor (1) are measured, the measured lamp power in each zone of the heater (3) and the measured pressure in the reactor (1) are inputted to the prediction equation of process model of a monitoring device (16)to predict the thickness profile of the substrate (2), and it is decided an abnormality occurs in thermal processing on the substrate (2) based on the predicted thickness profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yutaka Matsuzawa, Wataru Nishida, Hideaki Mito, Yoshinori Takamori
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Publication number: 20070095800Abstract: A surface treatment device includes a working platform, a laser source, a focus lens, a detector and a controller. The working platform is provided for supporting a workpiece thereon. The laser source is provided for producing laser beams. The focus lens is arranged between the working platform and the focus lens for focusing the laser beams to a spot for treating the workpiece. The detector is provided for detecting information of the spot and generating a feedback signal corresponding to the detected information. The controller is electrically connected with the laser source, the working platform and the detector and configured for receiving the feedback signal from the detector to control emitting of the laser beams of the laser source and movement of the working platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: GA-LANE CHEN
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Publication number: 20070095801Abstract: A laser cutter device includes a laser section irradiating a medium with laser light; and a laser carriage on which the laser section is mounted and reciprocating in a direction intersecting another direction in which the medium is conveyed. The laser section has a semiconductor laser element and processes the medium by irradiating the medium with the laser light condensed by correcting a wavefront of light emitted from the semiconductor laser element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Masayoshi TODOROKIHARA
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Publication number: 20070095802Abstract: A laser treatment apparatus includes a laser generation unit for applying a laser beam to a workpiece; a control unit for regulating and controlling laser generation of the laser beam generated by the laser generation unit; a focusing unit for focusing the laser beam generated by said laser generation unit onto the workpiece; a table for supporting the workpiece; at least one thermal electric cooler positioned on the table for dissipating heat from a treatment position; and a feedback unit for receiving the laser beams reflected from the surface of the workpiece and generating and feeding a corresponding feedback signal according to the received laser beams back to the control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Ga-Lane Chen
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Publication number: 20070095803Abstract: The invention relates to an indicator device for vehicles, including: a fixed support (1) mounted in the vicinity of a steering column (2), an actuation lever (3), a moveable finger (4) mechanically connected to the actuation lever (3), and safety means. In accordance with the invention, the moveable finger (4) is mounted on the fixed support (1) slidingly between a position of engagement of its free end (5), pivoting of the moveable finger only being possible in the engagement position, return means (6) are provided to return the finger (4) into its disengaged position, the moveable finger (4) and the fixed support (1) each include an indexing surface (7, 8), the two surfaces (7, 8) being so superimposed as to co-operate with an elastic push button (3a) on the end of the actuation lever (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Emmanuel Cordier, Claude Simon
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Publication number: 20070095804Abstract: An improved method of cutting a helical gear sector onto a pivoting arm of a casement window is disclosed. The method includes beginning with a pre-hardened flat sheet of steel stock and cutting the arm and the helical gear sector of the arm in two steps. The non-toothed portions of the arm are cut with a laser and nitrogen assist or shielding gas to prevent any oxidation to the non-toothed portions of the structure. The helical gear sector is also cut with a laser, but using oxygen assist gas. Use of the oxygen prevents recasts slag from accumulating in the gear sector. Thus, a finished part is completed with two laser cutting operations thereby eliminating the need for separate stamping, shaping, deburring and subsequent heat treatment processes used in conventional manufacturing methods. The subsequent heat treating is eliminated because a pre-hardened steel stock utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Roto Frank of America, Inc.Inventors: Erik Ostby, Brian Bourgoin, Jeffrey Briggs, Craig Tooker
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Publication number: 20070095805Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for shaping laser light as a line beam for interaction with a film that may have an imperfect, non-planar surface. The system may include a beam stop that defines an edge; a sensor that measures a distance between a selected point on a surface of the film and a reference plane and generates a signal representative of the measured distance; and an actuator coupled to the beam stop and responsive to the signal to move a portion of beam stop edge. Movement of the beam stop edge portion shifts a corresponding portion of the focused line beam in a direction normal to the reference plane to produce a line beam that more closely conforms to the surface profile of the film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Cymer, Inc.Inventor: David Knowles
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Publication number: 20070095806Abstract: A light source (2) and a connection base (1) are held with a predetermined gap, solder paste melted by the thermal energy of laser light is fed into the gap, and the light source (2) and the connection base (1) are bonded together via a solder layer (32).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masahiro Mori, Izuru Nakai, Toshiharu Kimura, Takeshi Fujishima
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Publication number: 20070095807Abstract: A welding system for performing a short arc welding process between a advancing wire electrode and a workpiece. The system comprises a power source with a controller for creating a current pulse introducing energy into the electrode to melt the end of the electrode and a low current quiescent metal transfer section following the end of the melting pulse during which the melted electrode short circuits against the workpiece; a timer to measure the actual time between the end of the pulse and the short circuit; a device for setting a desired time from the pulse to the short circuit; a circuit to create a corrective signal based upon the difference between the actual time and the desired time; and, a circuit responsive to the corrective signal to control a given parameter of the current pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Russell Myers
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Publication number: 20070095808Abstract: This invention comprises a clothing article and method of heating the article wherein a heat conducting element passes along the perimeter of the clothing article. Connected to the heat conducting element is a power source and heat controlling elements. The clothing article is adapted such that the power source is contained within a enclosure on the clothing article and the heat controlling elements are sewn within the fabric of the clothing article. Also, connected to heat conducting element are electrodes located at both ends of the heat conducting means and within housings at opposing ends of the clothing article. By bringing the two electrodes into contact, the electrodes function to complete the circuit of the heat conducting element. Moreover, by bringing the two electrodes into contact, the electrodes function to secure the clothing apparatus to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Edward Lacy
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Publication number: 20070095809Abstract: Disclosed is a pre-heater for vehicles comprising: A PTC element module including a positive terminal composed of two sheets, an upper sheet of which has a fastening hole and upward bended ribs formed at opposite edges of the fastening hole; a ring-shaped insert insulator inserted between the ribs; a PTC element inserted into an inside of the insert insulator, a bottom surface of which is in contact with a lower sheet of the positive terminal; one heat fin assembly closely fastened to one surface of the PTC element; another heat fin assembly fastened to the other surface of the PTC element through the medium of a positive terminal and an entire surface insulator; and a fastening insulator for binding together the two heat fin assemblies, the PTC element, the positive terminal and the entire surface insulator, and a heat fin assembly disposed parallel to the PTC element module; a negative terminal disposed parallel to the heat fin assembly; frames and respectively fastened to both ends of a combined body incluType: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2004Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Sung-Young Lee