Patents Issued in July 19, 2007
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Publication number: 20070163473Abstract: A plastic twin sheet pallet and a method of forming the pallet. The pallet includes an upper plastic sheet and a lower plastic sheet selectively fused together to form a generally rectangular pallet having an upper platform structure. The pallet further includes a metallic support structure positioned beneath the platform structure between the upper and lower sheets and including a plurality of beam members arranged end to end in a rectangular frame configuration with each beam member generally parallel to and spaced inboard from the respective outer edge of the pallet. The pallet further includes a peripheral groove structure opening upwardly in the platform structure between each beam member and the respective outer edge of the pallet. The pallet defines a peripheral groove structure opening upwardly in the platform structure between each beam member and their respective outer edge of the pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Lyle Shuert
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Publication number: 20070163474Abstract: Device for position locking of folding modular systems, in particular mobile structures, containers, shelves, means of transport etc., comprising substantially parallel planar units of which at least one bears a jointed tilting frame accommodating, at a distance from the tilting axis, at least one arm whose other end swivels upon one of the planar units. The length of arm (5) is adjustable and its position can be locked.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Pavel Truksa
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Publication number: 20070163475Abstract: A table with a moveable table surface includes: a base; a substantially planar table surface having an uppermost visible surface; and a lifting mechanism mounted to the base and to the table surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to move the table between a closed position, in which the table surface is horizontally disposed adjacent to and above the base, and an open position, in which the table surface is horizontally disposed above and forwardly of its position in the closed position. The lifting mechanism comprises: a front pivot link pivotally interconnected with the base and with the table surface, the front pivot link having a spring extension finger; a rear pivot link pivotally interconnected with the base and with the table surface; and a spring having opposite ends, one of the ends of the spring being attached to the spring extension finger of the front pivot link and the other end of the spring being fixed relative to the table surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Marcus L. Murphy
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Publication number: 20070163476Abstract: A power plant may include a furnace, a coal supply, and a sorbent supply. The furnace may have at least one face with a distribution of a plurality of injectors. The coal supply may be in communication with the furnace. The injectors may be in communication with the source of sorbent and provide injection thereof into the furnace. The sorbent may include an alkaline powder having at least one calcium compound, silica, and alumina.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Douglas C. Comrie
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Publication number: 20070163477Abstract: A sewing machine includes a needle, a needle bar which supports the needle, an upper feeding foot operable to feed the workpiece interlockingly with an up and down movement of the needle bar, a presser foot operable to press the workpiece, a holding bar which supports the presser foot, an actuator including an operating member operable to be changed to a first state, a second state or a no-load state, and a connecting portion which couples the operating member and the holding bar. The holding bar is constantly biased downward by a biasing force. The actuator moves the presser foot up against the first biasing force when the operating member is in the first state, and moves the presser foot down when the operating member is in the second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: JUKI CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshihiro Nagata, Takayuki Shiina
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Publication number: 20070163478Abstract: A needle bar thread guide for a sewing machine includes a thread guide part located in a thread hooking part of a thread hooking member to guide the needle thread into the thread hooking part, and a thread cast-off preventing member having a thread cast-off preventing part closing the thread guide part. The thread cast-off preventing member is elastically deformable. The thread cast-off preventing part has a distal end which is in contact with an upper surface of the thread hooking part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Shinya Fujihara
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Publication number: 20070163479Abstract: A sewing machine having a detection device for movements of objects (13) is provided. Here, a coherent light beam (11) is emitted, scattered on the object (13), and returns to form an interference with the emitted light. For movements of the object (13), a frequency shift of the scattered light is produced due to the Doppler effect, which can be detected and evaluated in the form of intensity fluctuations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: FRITZ GEGAUF AGInventor: Michael Wentkowski
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Publication number: 20070163480Abstract: A through-hull connector is used in connection with a hull of a boat. The through-hull connector comprises a body extending between opposite first and second ends, and having a central axis. The body has an outside surface and a bore through it. Hose barbs are provided for attaching a conduit to the second end. External threads with a generally quadrilateral cross-section are provided for fastening the through-hull connector to the boat hull. The external threads on the body have a gap extending longitudinally along the outside surface of the body, so as to lighten the connector. A nut engages the external threads. A flange extends outward from the body first end for seating against the hull outer surface. The flange has an annular groove to retain sealant. A notch extends transversely through the body adjacent the second end. The notch engages a screwdriver to hold the body from rotating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Oren Cotton
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Publication number: 20070163481Abstract: An offshore system allows a vessel (12) to sail to a predetermined sea location (14), quickly set up a loading system and start the transfer of hydrocarbons to or from a pipeline (22), and then quickly disconnect and sail away. The vessel is a DP (dynamic positioning) vessel that does not require mooring or anchor lines, so the only apparatus to install is a conduit (30) that can be picked up by the vessel to extend between a stationary pipe end (24) that lies at the sea floor and the vessel. The conduit includes primarily a flexible hose (70) that extends in a sine wave with two loops (80, 82). The conduit includes a rigid reinforced hose section (34) that is pivotally connected to the sea floor. A chain (114) can be provided with a portion of the chain lying on the sea floor, to help the disconnected hose coupling (42D) remain at a stable position above the sea floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Stein Vedeld, Pierre Balleraud, Hein Wille
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Publication number: 20070163482Abstract: A cargo transport device for towing behind a watercraft features a watertight container and a connection member extending along a longitudinal axis between the container and the watercraft. The connection member includes a swivel such that the container and watercraft on opposite sides of the swivel can pivot freely about the longitudinal axis. This free pivoting allows relative rotation between the container and watercraft such that each can react to outside forces, for example those exerted by waves, independently. As a result, rolling of the container does not tend to induce rolling of the watercraft and so the ride quality of the watercraft is not significantly reduced by towing the device. The container has a streamlined shape narrowing towards opposite ends thereof to reduce resistance to motion through water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Shawn WHITNEY
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Publication number: 20070163483Abstract: Building over the water and group of these buildings, their maneuvering methods and their hosting sites, the said building and group of buildings offering the flexibility of usage found in both land-based buildings and in ships by the fact that each building over the water consisting of: a superstructure (A) provided with at least one of some floor structures (1) that is placed over a water surface (2), and on which an inhabitable subassembly (3) is positioned, at least one of some supports (B) sitting on ground (4), and positioned under the floor structures (1), and at least one of some mobile floating docks (C) with variable and controllable buoyancy, provided with a load carrying platform (5) positioned under the floor structure (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Silviu Chelaru
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Publication number: 20070163484Abstract: A bow ramp for a boat is described; the bow ramp has a first part hinged to the boat at a first end; a second part hinged to the first part at a second end of the first part. The ramp also has raising and lowering means comprising: a wire on at least one side of the ramp. The wire is connected to both the first and second parts, and a motor for winding the wire is provided. The wire controls both the first and second parts during raising and lowering of the ramp. A method utilizing the ramp is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: SINGAPORE TECHNOLOGIES MARINE LIMITEDInventors: Tan Ching Eng, Bian Lixin
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Publication number: 20070163485Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for producing a single crystal of semiconductor material. The apparatus comprises a chamber and a crucible which is arranged in the chamber and is enclosed by a crucible heater, a radiation shield for shielding a growing single crystal and thermal insulation between the crucible heater and an inner wall of the chamber. The apparatus may include a resilient seal which seals a gap between the inner wall and the thermal insulation and forms an obstacle for the transport of gaseous iron carbonyls to the single crystal. The disclosure also relates to a method for producing a single crystal of semiconductor material by using the apparatus, the single crystal which is produced and a semiconductor wafer cut therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Laszlo Fabry, Gunter Strebel, Hans Oelkrug
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Publication number: 20070163486Abstract: The present invention relates to colloidal photonic crystals using colloidal nanoparticles and a method for the preparation thereof, wherein by adding a viscoelastic material into a solution containing the colloidal nanoparticles when preparing the colloidal photonic crystals, a uniform volume contraction occurs due to the elasticity of the viscoelastic material even when a nonuniform volume contraction occurs while drying a dispersion medium in the colloidal solution. Thus, it is possible to prepare 2 or 3 dimensional colloidal photonic crystals of large scale with no defects in less time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Young-jun Hong, Sang-hyuk Im
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Publication number: 20070163487Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing a single crystal by Czochralski method with pulling the single crystal from raw material melt in a crucible heated and melted by a heater, wherein the single crystal occupied by N region over an entire plane in a radial direction is produced with setting an inside diameter of the heater to be 1.26 or more times longer than an inside diameter of the crucible, and an apparatus for producing a single crystal by Czochralski method, at least, comprising a crucible for containing raw material melt, a heater surrounding the crucible so as to heat and melt the raw material melt in the crucible, and a pulling means for pulling the single crystal from the raw material melt in the crucible, wherein an inside diameter of the heater is 1.26 or more times longer than an inside diameter of the crucible.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd.Inventor: Makoto Iida
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Publication number: 20070163488Abstract: Process for producing silicon oxide containing thin films on a growth substrate by the ALCVD method. In the process, a vaporisable silicon compound is bonded to the growth substrate, and the bonded silicon compound is converted to silicon dioxide. The invention comprises using a silicon compound which contains at least one organic ligand and the bonded silicon compound is converted to silicon dioxide by contacting it with a vaporised, reactive oxygen source, in particular with ozone. The present invention provides a controlled process for growing controlling thin films containing SiO2, with sufficiently short reaction times.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Eva Tois, Suvi Haukka, Marko Tuominen
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Publication number: 20070163489Abstract: A method of forming a layer, including forming an insulation layer having an opening on a single crystalline substrate, the opening partially exposing an upper face of the substrate, forming a first seed layer in the opening, converting an upper portion of the first seed layer to a first amorphous layer, converting the first amorphous layer to a second seed layer, forming a second amorphous layer on the second seed layer, and converting the second amorphous layer to a single crystalline layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Yong-Hoon Son, Jong-Wook Lee
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Publication number: 20070163490Abstract: In a process for forming a mask material on a III-N layer, wherein III denotes an element of the group III of the Periodic Table of Elements, selected from Al, Ga and In, a III-N layer having a surface is provided which comprises more than one facet. Mask material is selectively deposited only on one or multiple, but not on all facets. The deposition of mask material may be particularly carried out during epitaxial growth of a III-N layer under growth conditions, by which (i) growth of at least a further III-N layer selectively on a first type or a first group of facet(s) and (ii) a deposition of mask material selectively on a second type or a second group of facet(s) proceed simultaneously. By the process according to the invention, it is possible to produce free-standing thick III-N layers. Further, semiconductor devices or components having special structures and layers can be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Frank Habel, Ferdinand Scholz, Barbara Neubert, Peter Bruckner, Thomas Wunderer
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Publication number: 20070163491Abstract: An apparatus for removing molten mass, especially chocolate mass, from a rear bottom portion of items, especially confectionaries, includes a first and a second conveyor belt for transporting the items in a conveying direction perpendicular to the working width of the apparatus. The second conveyor belt is located adjacent to the fist conveyor belt and downstream of the first conveyor belt as seen in the conveying direction. A driven hollow shaft is located in a gap portion between the two conveyor belts, it extends over the working width, and it is supported from its inside and within the working width.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Volker Baumer
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Publication number: 20070163492Abstract: A strip coating device for coating of strips, particularly metal strips, has at least one application head for applying coating substances to the strip. The application head has at least one application roller that applies the coating substance to the strip, and having at least one supporting roller disposed on the side of the strip opposite the application head. The application head works on the strip either in a first functional position where the strip is supported by the supporting roller, or, in a second functional position outside of the supporting region of the supporting roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Thomas Michelbrink, Dieter Baukloh, Andreas Noe
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Publication number: 20070163493Abstract: The inventive feeding station (33) comprises an enclosure (34), a support on which at least a powder container (27) is arranged, an assembly (48) which consists of at least one powder air pump (49) mounted above the support and connected by one side thereof to a feeding flexible hose (17) of a gun and by the other side thereof to a rigid tube (50) for sucking out a powder from the powder container (27). Said assembly (48) is mounted on a mechanical module (52) enabling it to move vertically. The units for cleaning the suction tubes (50) are arranged below the support vertically with respect to said tubes (50). The support comprises a plate (44) which rotates around a vertical axis and is provided with at least one location (45) for the powder tank (27) and at least one opening (46) for the passage of the suction tubes (50).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Adrien Lacchia
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Publication number: 20070163494Abstract: An aperture mask assembly includes a rotatable frame and a mask having apertures. A clamping arrangement is used to tension the mask and to conform the mask to a shape defined by the frame. Tension is applied to the mask in a direction substantially parallel to an axis of the frame and/or around the circumference of the shape defined by the frame. Deposition material emanating from a deposition source located within the rotatable frame is deposited through the mask apertures onto a web.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey TOKIE, Donald MCCLURE
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Publication number: 20070163495Abstract: A coating and drying apparatus for the application of a coating substance to a stent and drying the stent is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Arkady Kokish, Yung-Ming Chen, Jason Van Sciver, Roberto Listek
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Publication number: 20070163496Abstract: A chemical vapor deposition apparatus includes a heating holder positioned in a reaction chamber, a shower head positioned substantially parallel to and above the heating holder, and a reaction chamber condition detector electrically connected to the heating holder and the shower head. The heating holder and the shower head form a capacitor, and the reaction chamber condition detector includes a resistor connected to the capacitor in series so as to form an RC circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Chien-Hsing Lai
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Publication number: 20070163497Abstract: A method for forming a layer on a surface in making a device, including providing a distribution member for receiving vaporized material, the distribution member having one or more walls defining a polygonal two-dimensional pattern of apertures is formed in a wall, which deliver vaporized material in a molecular flow onto the surface; providing the polygonal two-dimensional pattern of apertures to have at least four vertices, with a first set of apertures disposed at the vertices, a second set of edge apertures disposed between the apertures of the first set and defining the edges of the polygonal two-dimensional pattern, and a third set of interior apertures disposed within the periphery of the polygonal two-dimensional pattern defined by the first and second sets of apertures; and dimensioning the apertures to obtain a desired flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Jeremy Grace, Michael Long
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Publication number: 20070163498Abstract: A gas dispersion shield and method for protecting the bottom surface of a gas deposition chamber, while injecting gas from a gas insertion channel into the chamber at a non-vertical angle. The gas dispersion shield includes a cylindrically shaped vertical sidewall, an annular flange extending horizontally and outwardly from the sidewall upper end, and a horizontal wall that extends inwardly from the sidewall lower end. The flange includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of holes formed through the flange each extending in a non-vertical direction from the bottom surface to the top surface. The bottom surface includes an annular protrusion that fits at least partially into the gas insertion channel, to ensure the gas flows through the non-vertical holes instead of escaping around the flange.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Randall Clark
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Publication number: 20070163499Abstract: A plasma treated gas permeable material is produced by applying an alternating voltage between spaced electrodes, at least one of which is covered with a dielectric barrier and at least one of which comprises a plurality of discrete electrode segments, to generate plasma microdischarges between the spaced electrodes. A gas permeable material is passed between or adjacent to the spaced electrodes. A gas is moved between the electrode segments into and through the space between the electrodes and through the gas permeable material. The gas flows over plasma generation surfaces of the respective electrode segments and is moved at a rate whereby the gas flow between the spaced electrodes is turbulent and so randomises the plasma microdischarges and disperses plasma products that would otherwise give rise to burning instabilities in the gas permeable material, whereby the randomized plasma microdischarges provide a generally uniform plasma treatment of the gas permeable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Australian Wool Innovation LimitedInventors: Niall Finn, Ladislav Kviz, Jurg Schutz, Anthony Farmer
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Publication number: 20070163500Abstract: The rectangular planar-type ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) antenna having a balanced ratio of a magnetic field and an electric potential is capable of improving uniformity of plasma as well as improving a density of plasma. The planar-type ICP antenna includes first and second antenna elements spirally shaped outwards from an end thereof, respectively. The ends of the fist and second antenna elements are interconnected by means of a grounded common terminal. A RF power source is connected to a powered common terminal for connecting first and second powered terminals that are the other ends of the first and second antenna elements. The first and second powered terminals are arranged in peripheral portions of the antenna and the grounded common terminal is arranged in a center portion of the antenna in order to compensate for a drop of plasma ion flux in a region to which power is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Tae-Un Kim, Se-Jin Lee, Kyung-Hwan Jang, Seung-Ho Lee, Jeong-Beom Ryeo
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Publication number: 20070163501Abstract: Plasma discharge occurs in the gas circulation space between the upper surface of a shower plate and the lower surface of a cover plate in partial contact with the shower plate, and the supplied microwave is uselessly consumed by this undesired discharge, thereby losing the power. A plasma processing apparatus comprises a shower plate having ejection holes for ejecting gas, a microwave antenna, and a cover plate interposed between the shower plate and the microwave antenna. The material of the cover plate has a relative dielectric constant smaller than that of the material of the shower plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Tadahiro Ohmi, Masaki Hirayama, Tetsuya Goto
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Publication number: 20070163502Abstract: In a substrate processing apparatus for processing a substrate for manufacturing a semiconductor device, a mist passage (5) is formed to pass through a part of a processing vessel (2) as an object to be cooled. There are disposed a mist generator (64) that generates a mist, and a gas supply source (62) that supplies a carrier gas for carrying the generated mist. A temperature of the part to be cooled is detected by a temperature sensor (49). When the detected temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, a water mist, for example, is allowed to flow into the mist passage so as to cool the processing vessel by a heat of evaporation of the mist. Thus, the temperature of the processing vessel can be promptly lowered, and thus a plasma process can be performed under an atmosphere of a stable temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2004Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Toshihisa Nozawa, Osamu Morita, Tamaki Yuasa, Koji Kotani
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Publication number: 20070163503Abstract: A thin film preparation apparatus performs film formation by supplying a precursor CuCl with increased supply accuracy and Cl* from a material supply apparatus outside a chamber into the chamber with the use of a member to be etched, which has been temperature-controlled independently, and depositing a Cu component of the CuCl on a substrate, without complicating temperature control (simply by heating control by a heater), and without the influence of radiation from a plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Keeyoung Jun, Hitoshi Sakamoto, Suguru Noda
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Publication number: 20070163504Abstract: It is to provide a vapor phase growth apparatus which can perform vapor phase growth of a thin film having a good uniformity throughout a surface of a wafer. The vapor phase growth apparatus includes at least a sealable reactor, a wafer containing member (wafer holder) installed within the reactor and having a wafer mounting portion (pocket hole) on a surface thereof for holding a wafer, a gas supply member (gas inlet pipe) for supplying raw material gas towards the wafer, a heating member (heater) for heating the wafer, and a heat uniformizing member (susceptor) for holding the wafer containing member and uniformizing heat from the heating member, wherein raw material gas is supplied into the reactor in a high temperature environment while heating the wafer by using the heating member via the heat uniformizing member and the wafer containing member, to form a film grown on a surface of the wafer, and wherein a recess portion depressed in a dome shape is formed at a back side of the wafer containing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Eiichi Shimizu, Nobuhito Makino, Manabu Kawabe
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Publication number: 20070163505Abstract: A self-dispensing feeder having a hopper, a feed trough arranged to receive feed from the hopper, and a rain guard. The feeder includes a movable rain guard extension that shields the feed trough from directional rain. The feeder also includes a shielding, overlapping seam arrangement that sheds rain run-off.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: John Lynch
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Publication number: 20070163506Abstract: A bird feeder is provided having a pivotal wire bail to allow the top cap to be lifted and rotated away from the top opening for easy filling of bird food without unnecessary spillage. Additionally, the invention provides for a detachable base cap having a spring clip retention feature that holds the base cap in place when in use but provides for its intentional removal when desired for cleaning purposes. The feeder has an optional detachable tray where birds can rest while feeding. The invention also provides multiple embodiments, having a body constructed of metal or plastic alternatives. The metal bodies, preferably tubular in shape, are each formed of perforated or expanded metal, having holes therethrough, the size of the holes being dependent upon the size of the seed or other feed selected. The plastic tube feeder provides feeder ports for seed access, as well as rotatable perches for the birds to rest on while feeding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Daniel Bloedorn
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Publication number: 20070163507Abstract: A portable pet bowl system and methods for using the same are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the system can includes a collar that is adapted to be worn by a pet, and a support structure that can be stored in the collar and that can be removed to mate to the collar for holding a bag in an open position. The system can also include a bag that is adapted to mate to the collar, and/or a storage container that is also matable to the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Patrick Lynch
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Publication number: 20070163508Abstract: A waste disposal system includes a receptacle with a base adapted to receive a waste tray assembly on a top panel thereof. The top panel includes an inlet drain opening. A discharge drain is provided in the receptacle base. The waste tray assembly can include natural or artificial turf, and is removable from the top panel. A cover can be mounted on the receptacle base and can be movable between open and closed positions. Alternatively, a lid can be provided for removably mounting on the receptacle base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Theodore R. Gloor
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Publication number: 20070163509Abstract: The invention describes a poultry-loading machine able to guide poultry into a cage, the cage having an opening and a bottom surface. The machine comprises: a main frame; a first conveyor belt for transporting the poultry from a first position into a second position, the first conveyor belt being supported by the main frame; and a second conveyor belt for transporting the poultry into the container, the second conveyor belt defining a loading belt surface. The machine also comprises a device for modifying the inclination of the second conveyor belt so that the loading belt surface is substantially parallel to the bottom of the container; and an approach frame which supports the second conveyor belt, the approach frame being able to move the second conveyor belt towards and away from the container, the second conveyor belt being displaceable so as to enter into the container and transport the poultry inside it.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Ciemmecalabria S.r.l.Inventors: Paolo Calabria, Eugenio Calabria
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Publication number: 20070163510Abstract: An animal housing is disclosed. In an embodiment, the animal housing comprises a cage and a base. The animal housing further includes an outer covering comprising a plurality of outer covering sides, wherein the outer covering comprises a first outer covering side secured to a second outer covering side by a magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Dan Dietz
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Publication number: 20070163511Abstract: An animal housing is disclosed. In an embodiment, the animal housing comprises a top and a plurality of sides. The plurality of sides may provide support to the top. The animal housings further comprises a base. In addition, the plurality of sides may be secured to the base by magnetic force.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Dan Dietz
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Publication number: 20070163512Abstract: A pet habitat for cats and the like is provided for secure and stable mounting on or within a window or the like, in a position suspended substantially at an outboard side of the window. The habitat includes an articulated frame carrying a foldable tent-like canopy for facilitated transport and/or storage in a compact collapsed configuration. A spring-loaded clamp bracket enables secure and stable clamp-on frame mounting onto a sill or the like of an open window, whereupon articulated frame components accommodate quick and easy deployment to an erected configuration. When erected, the foldable canopy is stretched over the frame to define a pet enclosure at the outboard side of the window with an access opening for pet ingress/egress from an inboard side of the window. A wall-mounted cat perch and walkway system may be used in combination with the window-mounted pet enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Rio Di Angelo, Natalie Alexander
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Publication number: 20070163513Abstract: A biodegradable absorbent mat for absorbing and containing moisture including debris from pet feet, consisting of a bottom layer formed of an organic absorbent mesh composite, a top layer affixed and overlying said bottom layer, having an alternating combination of stitched paper ruffles and helically intertwined brush fibers. The organic mesh composite may be burlap or paper, treated with starch for rigidity, and then coated with a natural gum or latex to enhance friction grip and provide a moisture barrier. The configuration of the stitched paper ruffles, provide maximum exposure of the cut linear edges of the ruffles to a pet's feet. The cut linear edges wick away moisture increasing the rate of absorbency. The stitched paper ruffles provide increased capacity for absorbency and debris containment. The helically intertwined brush fibers primarily remove debris from pet feet, and also provide a secondary function of containment of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Terry Lingmann
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Publication number: 20070163514Abstract: A detection device for the quick of an animal claw incorporates a sensor device and scan system technology into a hand-held device that locates the location for a proper cut, avoiding cutting the quick and avoiding pain to the animal. The scan system technology may include a light sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an intensity transducer. A control circuit determines the position status of the device and applies a mark on the claw to designate a position that is safe to clip in order to avoid the quick of the claw.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Mark Huggans
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Publication number: 20070163515Abstract: A pet bathing unit comprising a container for supporting a pet therein, the container having a base and at least one sidewall extending therefrom, a fluid conduit having at least one fluid jet nozzle extending therefrom and located proximal the base to provide for a steady fluid stream along the base of the container to clean the underside of the pet, a drain unit located on the base of the container to provide a path from the container to a sanitation outlet for the movement of fluids and particles therethrough, at least one pet supporting surface extending from the base, and a set of channels extending along the base of the container between the at least one fluid jet nozzle and the drain unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: William Yoerg
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Publication number: 20070163516Abstract: A bird, animal or the like deterrent system for monitoring and protecting an area from intrusion to be utilized in agricultural and industrial applications comprises one or plurality of vision control units, one or plurality of mobile robots, and one or plurality of wire tracks for the robots. The system is not prone to bird habituation such as static bird deterrents such as scare balloons, bird bangers loud speakers and predator decoys. It combines both movement and localized sounds to scare birds. It is easy to install and easy to maintain.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Paul D'Andrea
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Publication number: 20070163517Abstract: A restraint device for an animal which comprises a neck collar for the animal having inter-engagable ends, a surface of the collar having longitudinally spaced apart lead guide means mounted on either side of the longitudinal center of the collar; a lead passing through said lead guide means and having stop means at each end to which a leash is attachable; slider mean mounted on the lead, located between said guide means and arranged to allow a portion of the lead to assume a generally nooselike shape to encompass the nose and mouth regions of the animal, wherein the lead comprises securing means at or towards either end thereof, arranged to be secured or securable together, or to a part of the device, once the leash has been removed from said stop means.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: THE CANNY COMPANY LIMITEDInventor: Sean McElherron
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Publication number: 20070163518Abstract: A horse lead is provided. The horse lead includes a length of lead material comprising a first end and a second end. The first end comprises a permanently braided or twisted segment forming a first loop. A connector is coupled to the first loop and a second loop is formed, interconnected with the first loop. A snap is provided, comprising a clasp and a third loop, and the third loop is coupled to the second loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Donald Motsenbocker
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Publication number: 20070163519Abstract: A release lock for a snare uses a release element mounted so that the cable forming the noose of the snare will open when the tension applied to the cable exceeds the design strength of the release element. The cable may be placed in a slot in the body of the release lock with the release element being retained between the cable and the body. Various parameters of the body, release element, cable, slot and other elements of the release lock may be varied to adjust the resistance to sliding of the release lock along the cable so that live capture of the target species may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Richard L. Sinrud
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Publication number: 20070163520Abstract: A harness suitable for comfortably securing a diaper to a four-legged pet, such as a dog or cat. The harness includes first and second strap members, each having first and second ends. The first and second strap members form a first intersection located in proximity to the first ends of the first and second strap members, and a second intersection located in closer proximity to the second ends of the first and second strap members than the first intersection. The first strap member defines a loop between the first and second intersections that is sized and configured to cross the chest of an animal. The first and second ends of the first strap member are equipped with features for securing a diaper to the first strap member. The second strap member is equipped with features for forming an adjustable loop with the second strap member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Dorice Marie Krenkel
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Publication number: 20070163521Abstract: Disclosed herein is a once-through boiler capable of achieving a steep increase in temperature of steam via reheating of the steam within a combustion chamber, thereby improving heat and energy efficiency. The boiler comprises a body (110), a steam supply unit (120), and a heating unit (130). The body includes a housing (111), a cover (112), and a guide pipe (113). The steam supply unit includes an annular water tank (122) in a lower region of the body, a steam supply chamber (124) in an uppermost region of the body, water pipes (121) amounted on the water tank, a low-temperature steam inlet pipe (125) and a high-temperature steam outlet pipe (127) mounted at opposite sides of the water pipes, and a steam heating pipe (126) to communicate the inlet pipe with the outlet pipe. The heating unit includes a burner (131), and a combustion chamber (132).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Sang-Gon Kim
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Publication number: 20070163522Abstract: One embodiment of the invention, is a heating system, including a heat source for heating a medium, a circulation system for circulating heated medium; a control system for controlling the temperature to which the medium is heated in accordance with a temperature set point. An energy monitor generates a measure of energy consumed by the system, which is arranged for a predetermined period to set a fixed temperature set point. For a subsequent period the temperature set point is set dependent on the energy used in the predetermined period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2003Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Zaiyi Liao