Abstract: A compact sorbent filter for selectively sorbing contaminants and method of removing contamination from an enclosure with a filter is disclosed. Filters of the present invention comprise two or more modular adsorbent units that can be foldably connected and possibly symmetric about one or more axis. In another aspect, the invention provides a laminar support, having at least one edge, a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the article is folded along the fold line about the at least one edge of the laminar support such that the first adsorbent assembly is adjacent to the first side of the laminar support and the second adsorbent assembly is adjacent to the second side of the laminar support. In this aspect, the laminar support may be exposed or covered by the adjacent adsorbent assemblies.

Abstract: A green pigment preparation that is characterized by a C.I. Pigment Yellow 214 and at least one copper phthalocyanine pigment C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 and/or C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1 content, the ratio of C.I. Pigment Yellow 214 to the at least one copper phthalocyanine pigment being in the range from 1:20 to 20:1. The inventive pigment preparation are especially suitable for the low-warpage colouring of semicrystalline plastics with pure green tones.

Abstract: An effect pigment is constituted by coated laminar platelets in which the platelets are a mixture of different platelet materials, one of which is platy glass or platy aluminum oxide, and in which the pigment exhibits visual homogeneity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stabilized BiOCl pigments in which BiOCl is coated with one or more polymers and oxides, oxide hydrates or hydroxides of silicon, to a process for the production of the stabilized BiOCl pigments, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an azo pigment preparation containing a) at least one azo pigment, b) a resin based on colophonium or modified colophonium with an acid value equal to or higher than 320 mg KOH/g, and c) an ammonium salt of a sulfonated diaryl yellow pigment.

Abstract: Pigment preparations including as essential constituents (A) from 60 to 90% by weight of at least one pigment, (B) from 10 to 40% by weight of at least one nonionic surface-active additive based on polyethers, and (C) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of at least one anionic surface-active additive based on sulfonates, sulfates, phoshonates or phosphates, the sum total of the weight percentages not exceeding 100% by weight, are prepared and used for pigmenting macromoleular organic and inorganic materials.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an electronic device includes positioning a processed substrate with respect to a substrate stage of a crystallization apparatus and supporting it with at least one positioning mark previously provided on the processed substrate being used as a references, applying a modulated light beam to a predetermined area of the processed substrate supported by the substrate stage and crystallizing the area, and forming at least one circuit element in the crystallized area of the processed substrate subjected to positioning with the positioning mark being used as a reference.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems and methods for irradiating regions of a thin film sample(s) with laser beam pulses having different energy beam characteristics that are generated and delivered via different optical paths.

Abstract: Techniques for a cover layer with uniform thickness are disclosed. The cover layer is formed with a type of material, such as glue, in hardened form. In one embodiment, a certain amount of the material in liquid form is dispensed onto a dispensing structure. After the dispensing structure is engaged to hold a disc, the dispensing structure and the disc as a whole unit is rotated at a predefined speed. While the dispensed material on the dispensing structure is being dispersed evenly onto the surface of the disc as result of the centrifugal force, a heater is employed to retain or control the temperature of the dispensed material so that the flow of the dispensed material outwards can be effectively controlled to form a cover layer of uniform thickness on the disc.

Abstract: A ceramic capacitor having a ceramic body and terminal electrodes, the ceramic body being substantially a rectangular parallelopiped in shape, the terminal electrodes being provided at the two ends of the ceramic body in the length direction, each terminal electrode being provided to cover one end face of the ceramic body in the length direction, part of the two surfaces in the width direction, and part of the two surfaces in the thickness direction, wherein, when the length of the ceramic body is L1 and the maximum lengths of the terminal electrodes at the two surfaces of the ceramic body in the width direction are L3 and L4, 0?(|L4?L3|/L1)?0.0227 is satisfied. One surface among the two surfaces of the ceramic body in the width direction is the paste introduction side in the roller coating, while the other surface is the paste escape side in the roller coating.

Abstract: A deposition system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention includes a process chamber, a stationary pedestal for supporting a substrate in the process chamber, and a moveable shield forming at least a portion of an enclosure defining the process chamber. Motion of the shield with respect to the stationary pedestal controls a variable gas conductance path for gases flowing through the process chamber thereby modulating the pressure of the process chamber with respect to an external volume. The moveable shield in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention may include several gas channel openings for introducing various process gases into the process chamber. In some embodiments, the moveable shield may alternatively or additionally include an interior cooling or heating channel for temperature control.

Abstract: A cleaning method for a semiconductor substrate including placing the semiconductor substrate into a cleaning chamber and injecting ozone gas (O3) into the cleaning chamber. This process operates to cleanse the semiconductor substrate without corrosion or etching of the semiconductor substrate; even when the substrate has metal layer made of tungsten.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for vehicular cleaning employing a cleaning concentrate containing at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, optionally a solvent and/or optionally an alkalinity source, that exhibits a Vertical Cling parameter of between 1 and about 7 at a temperature of about 25° C. on soiled surfaces to which the compositions are applied.

Abstract: A bonding method of a magnetic head micro-motion actuator includes measuring clearances between the adhesive surfaces of the pair of movable arms and the magnetic head by locating the magnetic head at the center of the pair of movable arms during bonding the adhesion surfaces of both sides of the magnetic head between the pair of movable arms; calculating the optimum amount of an adhesive resin corresponding to the measured clearances; applying the calculated amount of the adhesive resin on the adhesive surfaces of the magnetic head by pulling the magnetic head out of the pair of movable arms; and bonding the magnetic head having the adhesive resin applied on its adhesive surfaces between the pair of movable arms by inserting the magnetic head therebetween.

Abstract: There is disclosed a reinforcement material for forming reinforced members. The reinforcement material includes a strengthening material which is preferably a fabric disposed at least partially between portions of matrix material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ceramic green body consisting of at least two ceramic bodies that are bonded together. The invention is characterized in that the green body is produced using an adhesive tape that consists of an adhesive film located on a release liner.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a publication including uniting a printed paper web with a printed film web to form a combined web, forming at least one signature sheet from the combined web, and folding the signature sheet to form a signature, wherein the signature comprises a plurality of pages of the publication with film material sandwiched therebetween.

Abstract: A pre-loaded display strip, apparatus for producing the display strip and methods for producing the display strip are disclosed. The display strip comprises a strip, a hanger at one end of the strip, and a plurality of items adhesively secured to the strip in staggered locations. Apparatus for producing the display strip comprises a station for producing display strip material having discreet portions or pieces of two sided tape thereon or display strip material having a single piece of two sided tape extending the length thereof with discreet portions of the two sided tape exposed. Items or packaging for items are adhesively secured to the two sided tape. A structure composed of two layers of one-sided adhesive tape, adhesive side out, and methods for the production of the structure are also disclosed. A display strip with discreet pieces of adhesive sleeve strips made from one-sided adhesive tape is disclosed.

Abstract: A high-speed labeling device (20) is provided for use on form, fill and seal packaging equipment or other types of thermoforming equipment. The device (20) includes a label dispensing unit (22) operable to sequentially and successively deliver a plurality of labels to a delivery location (56). A label transport assembly (24) is locates adjacent to unit (22) and has a shiftable label-receiving component (58) operable to receive labels (28). A control assembly (55, 68, 54a) is operably coupled with the dispensing unit (22) and transport assembly (24) in order to dispense the plural webs (28) as a group and without interruption in the movement of the component (58) during sequential dispensing of the labels (28). The device (20) can achieve labeling speeds up to 50% greater than those obtainable with conventional labelers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing continuous belts is disclosed. The belts are formed from plastic films and are used as transfer belts in electrographic printers and copiers. The ends of the film are welded together by abutting their front faces and the ends are held together under pressure while being heated by radiation to a temperature to cause welding of the ends.

Abstract: An apparatus to manufacture a semiconductor includes a plasma-limiting device to limit a plasma region in a reaction chamber. The plasma-limiting device includes a first limiting device to limit the plasma region in the reaction chamber to a first plasma region, a second limiting device to limit the plasma region in the reaction chamber to a second plasma region having an area larger than an area of the first plasma region, and a driving device to simultaneously move the first and second limiting devices to vary the plasma region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for defibering recycled fiber material in a drum pulper provided with a substantially horizontal drum. Recycled fiber material and water are fed to the drum pulper and the drum of the drum pulper is simultaneously rotated. When the drum rotates, the recycled fiber material rises up in the rotating drum and finally, due to gravitational force, falls back down. After falling and hitting to the bottom, the recycled fiber material is defibered, forming a fiber pulp mixture with water. A value of at least one parameter describing the defibration process or fiber pulp properties is measured on the basis of the drum pulper or the resultant fiber pulp mixture, and this value is used for controlling the rotation speed of the drum of the drum pulper. The invention also relates to a drum pulper implementing the method of the invention.

Abstract: A process for sizing paper comprising adding to an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optional fillers, a sizing dispersion comprising a polymer having an aromatic group, and a sizing promoter comprising a polymer having an aromatic group, wherein the sizing dispersion and the sizing promoter are added separately to the aqueous suspension.

Abstract: In order to observe the dry line formed on the surface of wood fibre pulp on the moving wire in a Fourdrinier paper machine, its—atrea of appearance is scanned at a low angle with a thin beam cluster (A1, B1) which, being generated by a laser radiation source (20) and representing one or more discrete wavelengths, is distinguishable from the background light. Hereby the surface following the dry line (I) reflects diffusively a major part and specularly a minor part of the arriving radiation than the surface preceding it. A detector (30) located above the level of the wire observes the intensity of the diffusely reflected radiation (A3, B3) hitting it and delivers continuously, as the beam cluster scans the pulp surface, a signal which is proportional to said intensity.

Abstract: The invention concerns an equipment and a method in a paper or board machine for mixing fresh stock (M) with water (V) used for dilution of the fresh stock. At the point of mixing (K) of the dilution water (V) and the fresh stock (M) passed from the pipe (13), there is at least one such pipe portion as comprises a wave-shaped form in its connection in the cross section of the pipe.

Abstract: On an apparatus for electrochemical precision machining, the tool holder (1) performing the oscillatory motion is supported by bearing bushes (25, 26) made of a swelling material within a casing (2) performing the feed motion. The swelling, cooling and lubricating liquid is supplied from liquid chambers (4, 5) provided in the casing. A further liquid chamber (6) prevents electrolyte from ingressing into the bearing bushes. The linear oscillatory motion of the tool holder is generated by a rocker (33) which is arranged vertically to the tool holder, extends through the casing and is driven by the eccentric (30) of a drive motor (29) with an associated frequency converter. A measuring device (42) and a fastener (43) enable the tool holder to be locked in a defined position, this permitting the apparatus to be operated with high accuracy also in the non-oscillating mode of the electrode.

Abstract: A hydrogen-oxygen gas generator comprises an electrolytic bath (10A), a pair of electrodes composed of an anode member (2x) and cathode member (2y) both disposed in the bath, a power supply (34) for applying voltage between the anode and cathode members, vibratory mixing means (16) for vibratively mixing the electrolyte (14) in the bath, and gas collecting means for collecting the hydrogen-oxygen gas generated by the electrolysis using the electrolyte. The gas collecting means includes a lid member (10B) annexed to the electrolytic bath (10A) and a hydrogen-oxygen gas collecting pipe (10B?) connected to the hydrogen-oxygen gas output port (10B?). The vibratory mixing means (16) includes a vibrating motor (16d) vibrating at 10 Hz to 500 Hz and vibrating blades (16f) attached to a vibrating rod (16e) not rotatably but vibrating in the electrolytic bath interlockingly with the vibrating motor.

Abstract: An improved structure of a gas sensor is provided which is designed to minimize thermal damage to a water-repellent filter installed in a base end portion of the gas sensor. The gas sensor has an elastic seal installed in an opening of the base end portion of the gas sensor and an air cover assembly made up of a main cover and a filter cover. The filter cover is crimped to form at least two necks which establish joints of the filter cover to the main cover through the water-repellent filter. At least one of the necks is used to retain the elastic seal within the main cover. This structure locates the water-repellent filter farther away from the top of the gas sensor exposed to intense heat, thereby minimizing the thermal deformation or deterioration of the water-repellent filter.

Abstract: A reference electrode includes a conductive substrate having a first surface and an ionically insulating, hydrophobic layer adjacent to the first surface having a plurality of non-selective ion exchange sites.

Abstract: A method for the photoelectrolysis of a liquid or gaseous species, comprises irradiating an ion exchange membrane of a membrane electrode assembly, wherein the membrane is an optically transparent material and comprises the species.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, method and computer program product directed to controlling corrosion of a conductive structure in contact with a corrosive environment and electrically connected to one or more anodes, wherein the anodes are less noble than the conductive structure, where the corrosion is controlled by a controllable filter and a corresponding electronic control unit configured to process at least one stored or measured parameter, and wherein the apparatus, system and method serve to prolong the lifetime of the one or more anodes by reducing, minimizing or substantially eliminating their sacrificial character.

Abstract: A process for fractionating crude pitch by direct contact heating with molten metal is disclosed. The crude pitch, which may contain water, contaminants and/or distillables is heated by direct contact heat exchange with molten metal, preferably maintained as a metal continuous bath, operating at a temperature of 100 to 600° C. The molten metal heating zone is maintained at a temperature and pressure sufficient to vaporize a desired amount of contaminants or volatile material from crude pitch to produce pitch product having a desired softening point. New pitch materials, having a softening point above those achievable by conventional techniques, are also produced.

Abstract: A process for producing pitch from pitch precursors, such as wood tar, coal tar or petroleum fractions is disclosed. Direct contact heat exchange of the pitch precursor with molten metal, preferably maintained as a metal continuous bath, heats the pitch precursor to a temperature sufficient to induce thermal polymerization reactions and produce a pitch product.

Abstract: A number of improvements relating to methods and apparatuses for kidney dialysis are disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for presenting and dispensing mineral water suitable for consumption, characterized in that the apparatus is arranged to generate the mineral water from mains water and is provided with a mains water inlet, water processing means for obtaining the mineral water from the mains water, at least an outlet for dispensing the mineral water and a first fluid connection between the inlet and the water processing means for supplying the mains water to be processed to the water processing means, the water processing means being provided with a first storage vessel which, in use, is filled with the mineral water, at least a second storage vessel which, in use, is filled with minerals, at least a dosing unit for dispensing, in a dosed manner, minerals from the second storage vessel to the first storage vessel, at least a cooling unit for cooling the first storage vessel, at least a third storage vessel which, in use, is also filled with the mineral water, a second fluid connection between the first storage v

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for treating wastewater that utilizes membrane processes, preferably in combination with anaerobic biological treatment, to provide for economical and environmentally superior treatment without high production of biological solids. The process eliminates the need for conventional secondary treatment processes.

Abstract: The present invention may be used for treatment of waste streams using domestic wastewater. A concentrate waste stream containing one or more of perchlorate, nitrate, bromate, selenate and chromate may be combined with a domestic wastewater stream. The concentrate waste stream may have not less than 3000 mg/l of total dissolved solids. The concentrate waste stream and domestic wastewater stream may be combined at a ratio of between 20% volumetric flow rate and 75% volumetric flow rate to produce a blended stream. The blended stream may be processed in a bioreactor.

Abstract: A method utilizing inorganic nutrient salts, which are inexpensive and easily usable, for waste water whose aerobic and/or anaerobic biological treatment cannot be established unless inorganic nutrient salts are added, is provided. A method and apparatus are provided for utilizing recovered magnesium ammonium phosphate, characterized by adding the recovered magnesium ammonium phosphate, which has been recovered from a treatment process for organic waste and/or organic waste water treatment, to a biological treatment step comprising an anaerobic treatment step and/or an aerobic treatment step to utilize the recovered magnesium ammonium phosphate as an inorganic nutrient source. Preferably, the recovered magnesium ammonium phosphate is utilized as particles, with its particle size being 0.5 mm or less, and/or the pH of a liquid, to which magnesium ammonium phosphate is added, being 10 or lower.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of removing spectator ions and contaminants from aqueous suspensions of solid particles. In accordance with the method of the invention, the solid particles are transported across a phase boundary into a non-polar organic solvent, leaving the spectator ions and contaminants in the aqueous phase. To facilitate the efficient transportation of the solid particles across the phase boundary, the surface of the solid particles is coated with an amphiphilic polyelectrolyte. If desired, the solid particles can be recovered from the organic phase by evaporating the organic solvent.

Abstract: A method for separating aromatic hydrocarbons from a feed stream. The method includes flowing the feed stream through a first channel within a first wafer assembly that may contain an underflow distribution weir. Next, the feed stream is exposed to a first thin film polymer membrane. A stream permeates through the first thin film polymer membrane, and the permeate is produced from the first wafer assembly. The retentate is directed via a redistribution tube to a second wafer assembly that may contain an underflow distribution weir. This retentate is exposed to a second thin film polymer membrane. A second permeate stream is created that permeates through the second thin film polymer membrane. The second permeate stream is flown into the permeate zone and ultimately produced from the second wafer assembly. An apparatus for separating aromatic components from a feed stream is also disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a series of tandem wafer assemblies.

Abstract: A process in which isotopes of the same element belonging to the alkaline earth metals, transition elements and heavy metals having an atomic mass of less than 209, in particular lanthanide metals, are separated in an aqueous medium by treating an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A chromatography system and method for analyzing a sample of interest. The chromatography system can include a housing, a cartridge holder coupled to the housing and formed to hold a chromatography cartridge containing a stationary phase, a collection vessel stand holder coupled to the housing and formed to hold a collection vessel stand, and a pump coupled to the housing. A fluid path can be coupled to the housing and can connect the pump to the cartridge holder to direct a mobile phase from the pump to the cartridge holder and can further connect the cartridge holder to the collection vessel stand holder to direct the mobile phase from the cartridge holder to the collection vessel stand holder. The chromatography system can further include a detector positioned along the fluid path between the cartridge holder and the collection vessel stand holder, and a controller integrally coupled to the housing.

Abstract: A diffuser hose for oxygenation of water, in aquaculture installations for marine organisms in the sea. The hose (5) consists of a perforated hose (6), to which substantially pure oxygen is supplied, and at least one perforated hose for oxygen distribution (7), wherein the supply hose has fewer perforations/holes/pores than the distribution hose, thereby providing pressure equalization. Diffuser hoses herein provide for the formation of oxygen microbubbles with an oxygen partial pressure that is such that the oxygen passes into the water in the fish farm.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus employing the laminar nature of fluid flows in microfluidic flow devices in separating, sorting or filtering colloidal and/or cellular particles from a suspension in a microfluidic flow device is disclosed. The microfluidic flow device provides for separating a particle within a suspension flow in a microfluidic flow chamber. The chamber includes a microfluidic channel comprising at least one inlet port for receiving a suspension flow under laminar conditions, a first outlet port and a second outlet port. The chamber further includes an interface for translating a particle within the channel. The first outlet port receives a first portion of the suspension exiting the said channel and the second outlet port receives the particle in a second portion of the suspension exiting the channel.

Abstract: The invention is related to optical particles (10), use of optical particles in sensing applications, and methods of fabricating optical particles that can target a desired analyte. The invention is also related to the self assembly of individual optical particles. An advantage of the invention is that it includes self-assembling individual photonic crystal sensors onto a target. In an embodiment of the invention, a processed sensor structure having two generally opposing surfaces is provided, wherein each of the opposing surfaces have different surface affinities, with a first optical structure formed on one of the opposing surfaces, and a second optical structure formed on the other of the opposing surfaces. The chemically and optically asymmetric opposing surfaces will spontaneously align at an organic liquid/water interface. Changes in the optical response of at least one of the opposing surfaces indicate the presence of a particular analyte for sensing applications.

Abstract: A method of forming metal nanoparticles using a polymer colloid that includes at least one conductive polymer and at least one polyelectrolyte. Metal ions are reduced in water by the conductive polymer to produce the nanoparticles, which may be then incorporated in the colloidal structure to form a colloid composite. The method can also be used to separate selected metal ions from aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A decorative sheet (S) for in-mold decorating injection molding has a base sheet (1A) and a resin layer (2) formed on a surface of the base sheet (1A) to be brought into contact with an injection-molded molding and containing an acrylic-modified polyolefin resin. The acrylic-modified polyolefin resin is a resin composed by grafting-copolymerizing an acrylic monomer and/or an acrylic prepolymer on principal chains of a polypropylene resin. The decorative sheet (S) includes, for example, a base sheet (1A) of an acrylic resin, a decorative layer (3) of a binder resin and at least either an acrylic resin contained in the binder resin or a polyvinyl chloride-acetate resin, and a bonding layer (2) containing an acrylic-modified polyolefin resin. A primer layer (4) may be sandwiched between the bonding layer (2) and the decorative layer (3).

Abstract: A preformed of SiC fiber, which is coated with one or more of C, BN and SiC, is impregnated with a slurry, which suspends fine SiC powder and a sintering additive therein. The impregnated preform is hot-pressed at 1600-1800° C. with a pressure of 10 MPa or more. The sintering additive may be one or more of Al2O3, Y2O3, SiO2 and CaO. The slurry may futher contain a silicone polymer selected from polycarbosilane, polyvinylsilane and polymethylsilane. Reaction of SiC fiber with a matrix is inhibited by the coating, so as to manufacture a SiC fiber-reinforced SiC-matrix composite remarkably improved in mechanical properties.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for producing small, bright nanometric light sources from apertures that are smaller than the wavelength of the emitted light. Light is directed at a surface layer of metal onto a light barrier structure that includes one or more apertures each of which directs a small spot of light onto a target. The incident light excites surface plasmons (electron density fluctuations) in the top metal surface layer and this energy couples through the apertures to the opposing surface where it is emitted as light from the apertures or from the rims of the apertures. Means are employed to prevent or severely limit the extent to which surface plasmons are induced on the surface at the aperture exit, thereby constraining the resulting emissions to small target areas.

Abstract: Integrated nanotube sensors are adapted for detecting various chemical and biological molecules. In one implementation, nanotube sensor arrays are formed as nano-electronic noses capable of such detection, and can be implemented in devices including carbon nanotube-based electronic noses and biochips. Various implementations of the present invention are also directed to nanoscience and nanotechnology applications, such as medical, military and biological applications. In a more particular implementation, nanotubes are produced on full-scale wafers and functionalized. In another more particular implementation, functionalized nanotubes are integrated into addressable devices. With these approaches, various aspects of the present invention have been found to be useful in sensor applications having small size, high density and extreme sensitivity. Such sensor applications are applicable to many aspects of society, and can be implemented for making human lives more safe, secure and healthy.