Abstract: An electronic faucet includes a control that has at least three different modes of operation. The control has an auto or normal mode of operation where fluid flows for a predetermined amount of time when a sensor detects an object adjacent to the electronic faucet. The control has an “off” mode where system electronics are disabled such that fluid cannot flow, and the control has an “on” mode where fluid is constantly flowing. A mechanical or electronic selector is selectively actuated to place the control in one of the auto, off, or on modes.

Abstract: Solenoid operated fluid control valve for controlling the pressure of a fluid in a fluid control system comprises a solenoid housing having therein a solenoid coil, an armature movable in response to electrical current applied to the solenoid coil, a valve member for controlling fluid flow to a fluid passage, an actuator pin disposed between the armature and the valve member for moving the valve member in response to armature movement, and one or more features including an armature damping member, tubular actuator pin support body, flow diverter, coil bobbin support sleeve, and/or internal particle gettering magnet to improve valve operation.

Abstract: A fluid flow connector and a method of manufacturing the same wherein the fluid flow connector utilizes a valve having a plunger which is made by overmolding a soft exterior to a hard core. The soft exterior being overmolded to the hard core by either insert or multi-shot methods. The method also including attaching the soft exterior to the hard core mechanically and/or by molecular bonding.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, in particular a shuttle or sliding valve, for essentially gastight closing of a flow path (F). The valve includes a valve housing (1;1a) having a first wall (2) which has a first opening (3) and a first valve seat (4), a valve disk (5) having a closing side (6) with a sealing ring (7) and at least one drive (8). Through the drive (8), the valve disk (5) is pivotable or displaceable from an opened position (A) essentially parallel to the first valve seat (4), and the perpendicular distance between the valve disk (5), and the first valve seat (4) can be reduced so that, in the closed position (C), the flow path (F) is closed essentially gastight by an axially sealing contact between the sealing ring (7) and the first valve seat (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, in particular a pendulum or slide gate valve, for essentially gastight closing of a flow path (F). The valve includes a valve housing (1; 1a) having a first wall (2) which has a first opening (3) and a first valve seat (4), a valve disk (5) having a closing side (6) with a sealing ring (7) and at least one drive (8). Through drive (8), the valve disk (5) is pivotable or displaceable from an opened position (A) essentially parallel to the first valve seat (4), and the perpendicular distance between the valve disk (5), and the first valve seat (4) can be reduced so that, in the closed position (C), the flow path (F) is closed essentially gastight by an axially sealing contact between the sealing ring (7) and the first valve seat (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve, in particular a pendulum or slide gate valve, for essentially gastight closing of a flow path (F). The valve includes a valve housing (1) having a first wall (2) which has a first opening (3) and a first valve seat (4), a valve plate (5) having a closing side (6) with a first sealing ring (7) and at least one drive (8). By action of the drive (8), the valve plate (5) is pivotable or displaceable from an opened position (A) essentially parallel to the first valve seat (4), and the perpendicular distance between the valve plate (5), and the first valve seat (4) can be reduced so that, in the closed position (C), the flow path (F) is closed essentially gastight by an axially sealing contact between the first sealing ring (7) and the first valve seat (4).

Abstract: An assembly comprises a valve, a valve seal, and a piece of epoxy. The valve comprises a valve gate, a housing, and a plurality of screws. The housing comprises a fluid passageway and a groove that extends into the housing from the fluid passageway. Each of the screws extends into the groove of the housing. The valve gate is movable relative to the housing between an opened and closed position. The valve seal is positioned at least partially within the groove. The piece of epoxy surrounds at least a portion of each of the screws and has a geometry that is interlocked with the valve seal and with each of the screws in a manner securing the valve seal to each of the screws and in a manner such that the valve seal is positioned to compress against the valve gate when the valve gate is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ball valve to control a flow of a fluid. The ball valve includes symmetric first and second valve casings (100) and (200) which respectively have first and second ball seats (120) and (220), first and second coupling flanges (130) and (230), first and second lever receiving parts (110) and (210), first and second ring-shaped grooves (132) and (232), a plurality of first and second coupling holes (131) and (231), and first and second stoppers (111) and (211). The ball valve further includes a ball (400) which is seated in both the first and second ball seats (120) and (220), a control lever (300) which is coupled to the ball (400) to control the ball, and a ring unit (500) which is seated in both the first and second ring-shaped grooves (132) and (232). The ball valve further includes a cap (600) which is fastened to both the first and second lever receiving parts (110) and (210).

Abstract: Flexible seals for process control valves are disclosed. An example disclosed seal includes a substantially flexible ring-shaped carrier configured to be fixed within the butterfly valve and to surround a flow control aperture therein. The seal also includes a substantially rigid seal ring that has an outer circumferential surface fixed to the substantially flexible carrier and an inner circumferential surface configured to sealingly engage a control member that operatively interacts with the flow control aperture.

Abstract: Fluid valve bodies and improved methods of manufacture are disclosed. A disclosed fluid valve body includes a pipe and a second member coupled together to form at least a portion of the valve body.

Abstract: An NiCuZn-base ferrite of the invention comprises as main components an iron oxide in an amount of 45.0 to 49.0 mol % on Fe2O3 basis, an copper oxide in an amount of 5.0 to 14.0 mol % on CuO basis and a zinc oxide in an amount of 1.0 to 32.0 mol % on ZnO basis with a nickel oxide accounting for the rest mol % on NiO basis. With respect to the main components, a bismuth oxide is contained in an amount of 0.25 exclusive to 0.40% by weight on Bi2O3 basis, and a tin oxide is contained in an amount of 1.00 to 2.50% by weight on SnO2 basis. The invention ensures a leap upward in direct-current bias characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ferrite magnetic material capable of attaining such magnetic properties that Br+(?)HcJ is 6200 or more even by sintering at a temperature of 1150° C. or lower. The ferrite magnetic material includes as a main phase thereof a ferrite phase having a hexagonal structure, the main phase being represented by the following composition formula (1): LaxCam?1?x?m(Fe12?yCoy)z with ? representing one or two of Ba and Sr; wherein the constituent ratios of the metal elements constituting the main phase satisfy the following conditions: x and m are the values in a region bounded by the points, A: (0.53, 0.27), B: (0.64, 0.27), C: (0.64, 0.35), D: (0.53, 0.45), E: (0.47, 0.45) and F: (0.47, 0.32) in the (x, m) coordinates shown in FIG. 2; 1.3?x/yz?1.8; and 9.5?12z?11.0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to refrigerant compositions comprising refrigerant, UV fluorescent dye and solubilizing agent that enable introduction of leak detectant UV fluorescent dye as solution of dye in refrigerant. Further, the present invention relates to methods for introducing dye, methods for solubilizing dye, methods for detecting leaks and methods for producing refrigeration and heat using the compositions described herein.

Abstract: The invention includes, in one embodiment, a method for determining the presence or absence of a corrosion-inhibitory level of carboxylate anion in used engine coolant which includes: obtaining a known quantity of the engine coolant as a representative sample thereof, the sample containing a level of carboxylate anion to be determined; adding a fixed quantity of an aluminum containing color indicator to the sample, where the color of the aluminum color indicator is different from the original color of the sample, thereby changing the color of the sample to substantially the color of the aluminum color indicator, where at least a portion of the aluminum color indicator complexes with at least a portion of the carboxylate anion to form a colored insoluble aluminum-carboxylate complex, where the colored insoluble aluminum-carboxylate complex precipitates, and where the color of the sample remains substantially the color of the aluminum color indicator when the level of carboxylate anion therein is below an effec

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging composition comprising a polycondensate, a copolymer comprising polypropylene oxide segments and polymer segments and an oxidation catalyst, characterized in that the copolymer has been prepared by copolymerising the corresponding monomers in the presence of functionalised polypropylene oxide segments and process for the preparation of this composition.

Abstract: Oxygen scavenging composition comprising a copolymer comprising polypropylene oxide segments and polymer segments and an oxidation catalyst, characterized in that the copolymer has been prepared by copolymerising the corresponding monomers in the presence of functionalised polypropylene oxide segments and process for the preparation of this composition.

Abstract: Provided are an organic electroluminescence device whose wavelength of light emission is short and which can emit blue light having a high color purity, and a metal complex compound for realizing the device. The metal complex compound is of a specific structure having a partial structure including two tridentate ligands. The organic electroluminescence device includes: a pair of electrodes; and an organic thin film layer which has one layer or a plurality of layers including at least a light emitting layer and is disposed between the pair of electrodes. In the organic electroluminescence device, at least one layer of the organic thin film layer contains the metal complex compound. The organic electroluminescence device emits light by applying a voltage between both the electrodes.

Abstract: Photoluminescent phosphor powders and a method for making phosphor powders. The phosphor powders have a small particle size, narrow particle size distribution and are substantially spherical. The method of the invention advantageously permits the economic production of such powders. The invention also relates to improved devices, such as display devices and lighting elements, incorporating the phosphor powders.

Abstract: A denatured ethanol composition is provided, the composition consisting essentially of: ethanol and a denaturant selected from the group consisting of chlorhexidine and salts thereof, biguanide and combinations of two or more of the foregoing; and optionally, water.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing an overvoltage protection material comprising: (i) preparing a mixture comprising a polymer binder precursor and a conductive material; and (ii) heating the mixture to cause reaction of the polymer binder precursor and generate a polymer matrix having conductive material dispersed therein, wherein the polymer binder precursor is chosen such that substantially no solvent is generated during the reaction.

Abstract: An objective is to provide an electromagnetic wave shielding material exhibiting an excellent electromagnetic wave shielding property, and also to provide a manufacturing method with quick and simple processing, in which a thin-line-state picture image can easily be formed. An electromagnetic wave shielding material exhibiting an excellent near-infrared shielding property can further be provided if desired. Disclosed is an electromagnetic wave shielding material possessing a support and provided thereon, a conductive metal layer, wherein the conductive metal layer satisfies at least one of the following conditions; (1) a void ratio of the conductive metal layer is 0.1-15%, (2) Glossiness of the conductive metal layer is 50-300%, and (3) Center line average surface roughness (Ra) of the conductive metal layer is 1-50 nm.

Abstract: Solder compositions are described that include at least about 2% of silver, at least about 60% of bismuth, and at least one coupling element, wherein the at least one coupling element forms a complex with bismuth. Layered materials are also described that include a surface or substrate; an electrical interconnect; the solder composition described herein; and a semiconductor die or package. Methods of producing a solder composition are also described that include: a) providing at least about 2% of silver, b) providing at least about 60% of bismuth, c) providing at least one coupling element, wherein the at least one coupling element forms a complex with bismuth, and d) blending the silver, bismuth and at least one coupling element to form the solder composition.

Abstract: A self-supporting conductive polymer film having distributed therein an electrically conductive polymer composition containing linearly conjugated ?-electron systems and residues of sulfonated lignin or a sulfonated polyflavonoid. The conductive polymer film preferably has a surface resistivity of from about 102 ohms per square to about 1010 ohms per square and is preferably formed from a liquid dispersion of thermoplastic polymer having the electrically conductive polymer composition distributed therein. In a preferred embodiment, heat sealable conductive fluoropolymer films are prepared.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for producing activated carbon having catalytic activity by carbonization and subsequent activation of carbonaceous organic polymers, wherein carbonaceous organic polymers into which, in the course of their formation, at least one metal atom and/or metal ion has been interpolymerized are subjected to a carbonization and subsequent activation, forming an activated carbon loaded with the metal atom and/or metal ion. This obviates subsequent loading with the metal by costly and inconvenient impregnation after the activated carbon has been produced. By endowing the starting materials with the metal, moreover, a more homogeneous loading is achieved, and that homogeneous throughout all kinds of pores (i.e. macropores, mesopores and micropores), so that catalytic activity is enhanced, and in addition, activation is accelerated.

Abstract: A new ramming paste for aluminum reduction cell cathodes is a high swelling cold ramming paste made of a blend of pitch, light oil diluent and an aggregate comprising a mixture of anthracite and crushed anode butts or calcined coke. The presence of the crushed anode butts or calcined coke increases the sodium swelling index of the paste by about four times higher than that of regular ramming pastes. This new high swelling cold ramming paste may also contain an amount of a refractory hard material, such as TiB2.

Abstract: The nickel powder includes nickel particles, in each of which stabber-shaped projections are integrally formed on an outer surface. The nickel particles have diameters of 0.1-10 ?m. Each of the nickel particles comprises: an outer surface; and a large number of stabber-shaped projections, whose heights are lower than a quarter (¼) of the particle diameter, being integrally formed on the outer surface.

Abstract: A method of producing a ceramic raw material has steps of adding water into ceramic particles in order to produce a ceramic particle dispersed liquid, adding water into resin component in order to produce a resin component dispersed liquid, mixing the ceramic particle dispersed liquid and the resin component dispersed liquid in order to produce a mixed slurry, and freezing and drying the mixed slurry. In particular, the method further has filtering the ceramic particle dispersed liquid and the resin component dispersed liquid to eliminate coarse particles of not less than 100 ?m from each liquid. Further, a method of producing a ceramic molded body has steps of adding water into the above ceramic raw material and then extruding the mixed material by applying a pressure of a range of 1 to 50 MPa.

Abstract: Photochromic materials comprising indeno-fused naphthopyrans having substituents comprising a 4-fluorophenyl group and a 4-aminophenyl group bonded to the 3-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran are disclosed. The photochromic materials may exhibit faster fade rates as compared to similar indeno-fused naphthopyrans without a 4-fluorophenyl group and a 4-aminophenyl group bonded to the 3-position of the indeno-fused naphthopyran. Substituted 2-propyn-1-ols utilized for the synthesis of the indeno-fused naphthopyrans disclosed herein are disclosed. Photochromic compositions and articles, such as optical elements, incorporating the photochromic materials disclosed herein are also disclosed.

Abstract: Photochromic materials comprising indeno-fused naphthopyrans having a first electron-withdrawing substituent and, in certain non-limiting embodiments, a second electron-withdrawing substituent are disclosed. The photochromic materials according to the various embodiments may display faster fade rates, bathochromic shift, and higher performance ratings compared to comparable indeno-fused naphthopyrans without the electron-withdrawing substituents. Photochromic compositions and articles, such as optical elements, incorporating the photochromic materials are also disclosed.

Abstract: The mobile lift table has a base; a scissor lift mechanism mounted to the base; a tabletop mounted over the upper end of the scissor lift mechanism, and casters assemblies affixed to side vertices on the scissor lift mechanism, at intermediate vertical positions along the scissor lift mechanism, such that these caster assemblies are raised from the floor when the scissor lift mechanism is extended by a small distance, thereby immobilizing the lift table. In another aspect of the present invention, the casters are mounted directly to tabletop of the mobile lift table. Each of the casters has a rolling surface extending below the base when the scissor lift mechanism is in a collapsed position. In this particular aspect of the invention, the casters are lifted off the floor at the same time as the tabletop starts to rise, to immobilize the lift table.

Abstract: The invention provides a lifting apparatus for a projecting system. The lifting apparatus according to the invention includes an adjustable lifting device and a controlling device. The adjustable lifting device is used for moving a housing of the projecting system. The controlling device is coupled to the adjustable lifting device, and used for accessing, responsive to a request signal, a height datum to control the adjustable lifting device to move the housing of the projecting system in accordance with the accessed height datum.

Abstract: A post protector with integrally molded self-retaining features to help secure this device to the base of wooden posts to prevent damage that is typically caused by corded grass trimming tools. This four panel device can be assembled to free standing posts or posts that are used in pre-existing fence construction, and it contains features to allow the post protector to be modified to accommodate swing set support posts. The integrated self-retaining features of this device can also be used to market or display this device in retail outlets. In another embodiment of this invention, an integrally molded flange or a series of flanges are used to prevent grass or vegetation from growing between the self-retaining post protector and the post itself. In yet another embodiment of this invention this device contains flanges on each of the four panels to prevent the rotating cord from moving over the top edge to further protect the post.

Abstract: A roll of nets are pre-treated or coated with attractive natural sticky glue gel is assembled on the roller device to lay down nets around the yard under tree and upright next by fence to catch fallen leaf and other lawn waste, and trap any small insects/mosquitoes. The nets roller device may use to retrieve netting with fallen leaves/debris on it to disposal or may reuse. The net may or may not be immediate turn to become “net bag” to waste fallen leaves/debris. The special tie loop can hold and tied up net bag. The special Guard Pins use to hold and secure the net to the ground/up right. The hollow core may use to contain all accessories in it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a security panel (1), for example for use in a security barrier, and to a method of forming the security panel. The security panel (1), comprises an expanded metal mesh (2), the mesh hating apertures (9) therethrough bounded by a plurality of sides (11), at least one of said apertures (9) having at least one side (11) to which is affixed a separate barbed structure (4), the barbed structure having at least one barb (14) extending in a plane of the panel (1) in towards another side (11) of said aperture (9).

Abstract: An ornamental picket spacer for a railing system. The spacer may include an elongated spacer member having generally parallel sides and a wall extending therebetween and an ornamental member connected to the wall. The generally parallel sides of the elongated spacer member may include wings for insertion into the railing system. The ornamental member may be a diamond or a circle or any other suitable shape.

Abstract: A barrier cover may have a rear portion with an upper pocket, a lower pocket and a web. The upper and lower pockets may receive support members. The web may have a plurality of pockets for receiving tie-like structures therein.

Abstract: A railing assembly and method of forming same having a hand rail, shoe rail, and a plurality of spaced, parallel balusters secured at their respective upper and lower ends to resilient straps received and fixed in plows formed in the hand rail and shoe rail. The respective upper and lower ends of each baluster are arcuately shaped allowing the balusters to be moved to any angular orientation with respect to the rails while maintaining the balusters parallel to each other with the ends of the balusters being in contact with the straps.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a memory device uses a damascene process to define memory elements. The device comprises a first electrode having a top side, a second electrode having a top side and an insulating member between the first electrode and the second electrode. The insulating member has a thickness between the first and second electrodes near the top side of the first electrode and the top side of the second electrode. A damascene patch crosses the insulating member aligned with the first and second electrodes, and defines an inter-electrode path between the first and second electrodes across the insulating member. An array of such memory cells is provided.

Abstract: A single crystalline ternary nanostructure having the formula AxByOz, wherein x ranges from 0.25 to 24, and y ranges from 1.5 to 40, and wherein A and B are independently selected from the group consisting of Ag, Al, As, Au, B, Ba, Br, Ca, Cd, Ce, Cl, Cm, Co, Cr, Cs, Cu, Dy, Er, Eu, F, Fe, Ga, Gd, Ge, Hf, Ho, I, In, Ir, K, La, Li, Lu, Mg, Mn, Mo, Na, Nb, Nd, Ni, Os, P, Pb, Pd, Pr, Pt, Rb, Re, Rh, Ru, S, Sb, Sc, Se, Si, Sm, Sn, Sr, Ta, Tb, Tc, Te, Ti, Ti, Tm, U, V, W, Y, Yb, and Zn, wherein the nanostructure is at least 95% free of defects and/or dislocations.

Abstract: A three-dimensional light emitting device and a method for fabricating the light emitting device are provided. The light emitting device comprises a substrate and a semiconductor nanoparticle layer wherein the substrate is provided with a plurality of three-dimensional recesses and the surface having the recesses is coated with semiconductor nanoparticles. According to the three-dimensional light emitting device, the formation of the semiconductor nanoparticles on the surface of the recessed substrate increases the light emitting area and enhances the luminescence intensity, leading to an increase in the amount of light emitted from the light emitting device per unit area. Therefore, the three-dimensional light emitting device has the advantage of improved luminescence efficiency.

Abstract: A QWIP structure is disclosed that includes a graded emitter barrier and can further be configured with a blocked superlattice miniband. The graded emitter barrier effectively operates to launch dark electrons into the active quantum well region, thereby improving responsivity. A graded collector barrier may also be included for reverse bias applications. The configuration operates to eliminate or otherwise reduce image artifacts or persistence associated with dielectric relaxation effect in low-background applications.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a thin film transistor (TFT) array and manufacturing methods thereof according to various embodiments. Jet-printed material is deposited on selected partially formed transistors to form completed transistors. Thus, a selected number of the TFTs are connected into the circuit while the remainder of the TFTs are not connected. An electronic read-out of the array identifies the specific array by distinguishing the connected TFTs from the unconnected ones. For a TFT array with n elements there are 2n alternative configurations; therefore, a relatively small number of TFTs can uniquely identify a huge number of devices. Such uniquely encoded devices have applications for encryption, identification and personalization of electronic systems.

Abstract: A fast organic field effect transistor (100), which operates at low voltages, is achieved by the introduction of an oligomeric or polymeric electrolyte (131) between the gate electrode (141) and the organic semiconductor layer (121), which electrolyte (131) has a dissociation constant of at least 10?8. Said organic semiconductor layer (121) is in contact with the source electrode (111) and the drain electrode (112) of the transistor. In operation a potential (152) applied to said gate electrode (141) controls the current A between said source electrode (111) and said drain electrode (112).

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a heterostructure including a first layer of semiconductor oxide material. A second layer of semiconductor oxide material is formed on the first layer of semiconductor oxide material such that a two dimensional electron gas builds up at an interface between the first and second materials. A passivation layer on the outer surface stabilizes the structure. The device also has a source contact and a drain contact.

Abstract: Methods and systems for fabricating and testing semiconductor devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of forming a material includes providing a first workpiece, forming a material on the first workpiece using a first process condition, and measuring a defect state of the material using a test that utilizes a monochromatic light source. If the defect state is below a predetermined value, the material is formed on at least one second workpiece using the first process condition.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing a semiconductor module may include a test shelf, test modules and a transfer robot. The test shelf may include multilayered test cells in which a plurality of test cells may be arranged in each of a plurality of layers. The test modules may be each provided in the test cells. The transfer robot may insert the semiconductor module into the test module. The transfer robot may separate the semiconductor module from the test module.

Abstract: Phase change memories may exhibit improved properties and lower cost in some cases by forming the phase change material layers in a planar configuration. A heater may be provided below the phase change material layers to appropriately heat the material to induce the phase changes. The heater may be coupled to an appropriate conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique of improving the heat resistance of the aluminum gate electrode in bottom-gate-type TFT of which the active layer is made of a crystalline silicon film. A pattern of a laminate of a titanium film 102 and an aluminum film 103 is formed on a glass substrate 101. The pattern is to give a gate electrode 100. Then, the titanium film 102 is side-etched. Next, the layered substrate is heated to thereby intentionally form hillocks and whiskers on the surface of the aluminum pattern 103. Next, the aluminum pattern 103 acting as an anode is subjected to anodic oxidation to form an oxide film 105 thereon. The anodic oxidation extends to the lower edge of the aluminum pattern 103, at which the titanium layer was side-etched. Next, a gate-insulating film 106 and an amorphous silicon film are formed. A mask is formed over the pattern, which is to give the gate electrode, and then a nickel acetate solution is applied to the layered structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display device to be operated at high speed and with high precision by improving performance of a thin-film transistor without increasing cross capacity of gate lines and data lines. On an upper layer of a gate insulator GI at an intersection of gate lines GL and data lines DL to be prepared on an active matrix substrate SUB1, which makes up a liquid crystal display panel of a liquid crystal display device, an insulating material with low dielectric constant is dropped by ink jet coating method to prepare another insulator LDP in order to improve performance characteristics of the thin-film transistor to be prepared on a silicon semiconductor layer SI without increasing cross capacity on said intersection.

Abstract: A method for producing a photosensitive integrated circuit including producing circuit control transistors, producing, above the control transistors, and between at least one upper electrode and at least one lower electrode, at least one photodiode, by amorphous silicon layers into which photons from incident electromagnetic radiation are absorbed, producing at least one passivation layer, between the lower electrode and the control transistors, and producing, between the control transistors and the external surface of the integrated circuit, a reflective layer capable of reflecting photons not absorbed by the amorphous silicon layers.