Abstract: A loading head for use with food articles has a main conveyor adapted to convey a plurality of food articles, an indexing conveyor positioned beneath the main conveyor, and a transfer member positioned between the main conveyor and the indexing conveyor. The transfer member is adapted to transfer each food article from the main conveyor to the indexing conveyor. A buffering mechanism is adapted to move the transfer member between a first position and a variable second position. A pusher mechanism is associated with the indexing conveyor to raise and lower gates from an open position permitting food article transfer to a closed position prohibiting food article transfer. The pusher mechanism includes a cam operably associated with the gates to open and close the gates.

Abstract: A substrate transmission apparatus is provided. The substrate transmission apparatus includes two supporting stands, a transmission shaft having two end portions, a supporting shaft having two end portions, first rollers, and second rollers. Two end portions of the transmission shaft are respectively connected to the two supporting stands. Two end portions of the supporting shaft are respectively connected to the two supporting stands, and the supporting shaft is located above the transmission shaft. The first rollers are fixed at intervals on the transmission shaft and rotate with the transmission shaft to convey a substrate placed thereon. The second rollers are rotatably connected to the supporting shaft and are in contact with an upper surface of the substrate, such that the substrate is conveyed and sandwiched between the first rollers and the second rollers.

Abstract: A belt conveyor for a road-finishing machine or a charger. The belt conveyor includes a conveyor belt in which a displaceably mounted support element abuts the conveyor belt, and a first and a second piston cylinder unit operate to displace the support element. The first and the second hydraulic piston cylinder units can be pressurised independently of each other in order to move the support element into a desired inclined position. If the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor runs laterally away from the support element, the out-of-true running of the conveyor belt can be counteracted by an inclined position of the support element which moves the conveyor belt back into its original position.

Abstract: The flat wire conveyor belt comprises multiple part connecting rods used to incrementally extend the length of the flat wire conveyor belt and provide ease of repair and installation. The flat wire conveyor belt comprises U-shaped connecting rods. The multiple part connecting rods can be connected in a series of two or more to span the width of the flat conveyor belt. The flat wire connecting rods can connect to the picket, to each other, or via and intermediate connecting rod. The flat wire conveyor belt provides strengthened edges.

Abstract: A connector assembly is connected between a motherboard and a backplane. The connector assembly includes a mini serial attached small computer system interface (Mini-SAS) connector, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector, and a switch unit. The switch unit includes first to fourth single-pole double-throw (SPDT) switches. When poles of the first to fourth SPDT switches are correspondingly connected to first throws of the first to fourth SPDT switches, the Min-SAS connector is connected to the motherboard, and the SATA connector is connected to the backplane. When the poles of the first to fourth SPDT switches are correspondingly connected to second throws of the first to fourth SPDT switches, the Min-SAS connector is connected to the backplane, and the SATA connector is connected to the motherboard.

Abstract: A molded case circuit breaker includes a molded case containing a circuit breaker trip unit, and multiple line connector lugs attached to an end portion of the molded case for connecting the trip unit to power cables from a power source. Rigid support brackets attached to a rigid supporting surface extend along a pair of opposite outer side walls of the molded case adjacent the lugs to resist outward movement of the side walls in the event of a short circuit condition that exerts distorting forces on the lugs and the portions of the molded case adjacent the lugs. The rigid support brackets may be attached to a supporting pan attached to the portion of the molded case adjacent the lugs.

Abstract: An light switch cover plate constructed of a durable and ruggedized break-resistant material that securely covers the light switch switching mechanism and includes, uniquely keyed mounting members, and a uniquely keyed switching implement operably connected to a switching lever to effect switching on and off the light switch switching mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conductor for electrical equipment, including at least two electrically-conductive material support elements spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis (Y) and at least four electrically-conductive material structural sections elongate along the longitudinal axis (Y), curved transversely to the longitudinal axis, and supported by the support elements; wherein the support elements further hold apart in pairs the at least four curved structural sections, the separation maintained between two curved structural sections of a pair defining an open area extending transversely to the longitudinal axis and at least between the support elements, said open area reducing in size progressively and continuously. This conductor may advantageously form a movable contact (blade) of a high-voltage disconnector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a switch device including a housing, a plurality of components (including a conductive member, a conducting member, a switch member and an actuating member) accommodated in the housing, and a lid body disposed on the housing. Two vertical boards are disposed on a bottom portion of the housing, and a receiving space is formed in a middle part of the bottom portion. The conductive member has an electrode that is disposed on an upper side in the receiving space adjacent to the two vertical boards. A plurality of grooves are disposed on the bottom portion outside the two vertical boards. The switch member is disposed in the receiving space. A contact pad corresponding to the electrode is disposed between a bottom portion of the switch member and the actuating member at a top portion of the switch member, and is linearly aligned with the actuating member.

Abstract: In a rotary switch, a latching portion having a recess or a hole provided in a decorative cover engages with a locking portion having a protrusion provided on an operating knob, and a catching portion of a rotary body contacts with an inner side of the locking portion on one side closer to the rotary body. The decorative cover is thus attached to the operating body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch technology, and more particularly to a touch device and a fabrication method thereof. The touch device comprises a sensing area and a peripheral area. The touch device further comprises a sensing electrode layer, a shading layer, a signal transmission line layer, and a conductive layer. The sensing electrode layer extends from the sensing area to the peripheral area. The shading layer is disposed on the peripheral area to overlay the sensing electrode layer and has a through hole to expose a portion of the sensing electrode layer. The signal transmission line layer is disposed on the shading layer and does not cover the through hole. The conductive layer fills the through hole and electrically connects the sensing electrode layer. In addition, a fabrication method of a touch device is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, and more particularly, to an electronic device with laminated structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The electronic device comprises: a first substrate; a second substrate; and a solid-state adhesive layer, wherein the adhesive layer is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The solid-state adhesive layer reacts with the first substrate and the second substrate to form a chemically linked chain for bonding the first substrate and the second substrate. The present disclosure further selects a solid-state adhesive with both physical and chemical cohesiveness to laminate the two substrates: thereby making an electronic device more firm with higher shock resistance.

Abstract: Provided is a pure liquid manufacturing apparatus capable of manufacturing pure liquid such as pure water efficiently. Together with a series of units, from a heating unit to a condensation unit, for obtaining pure liquid from vapor, a drain tank unit for storing liquid is disposed, after the liquid discharged from the vaporization unit and the separation unit and new liquid are mixed in advance in the drain tank unit, the mixed liquid is pressurized by a pump unit and supplied to the heating unit. Consequently, the drain tank unit serves as a buffer for pressure, thus making it possible to maintain easily the pressure in the respective units such as the vaporization unit, etc., and reduce load of a vacuum exhaust unit to ensure a reduced pressure state, and dispose the required minimum valves for maintaining the pressure, thereby achieving the simplification of the apparatus structure.

Abstract: An evaporator having more efficient heat transfer tubes, that are either or both coated and vertically corrugated. The coating, though reducing the heat transfer co-efficient, lengthens the time between cleaning treatment to increase the overall efficiency of the evaporator. The corrugation of the tubes controls the film characteristics and enhances evaporation from the film upon condensation of vapor within the tubes. The corrugation profile is selected to enhance waviness and turbulence of the films and thereby increase evaporation and condensation and hence the effectivity of the evaporator.

Abstract: Example methods and systems are directed to controlled fragmentation of genetic samples that include chains of nucleic acid. Waveform inputs to a transducer configured as Fresnel Annular Sector Actuator (FASA) are used to focus acoustic energy at the genetic sample in a controlled fragmentation process that reduces the genetic sample to a desired average fragment size for the resulting chains of nucleic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiofrequency plasma apparatus for the production of nanoparticles and method for producing nanoparticles using the apparatus. The apparatus is designed to provide high throughput and makes the continuous production of bulk quantities of high-quality crystalline nanoparticles possible. The electrode assembly of the plasma apparatus includes an outer electrode and a central electrode arranged in a concentric relationship to define an annular flow channel between the electrodes.

Abstract: An electrochemical glucose biosensor comprising two electrodes with at least one of electrodes having both a metallic layer and a non-metallic layer in direct contact with the metallic layer. The metallic layer is comprised of a noble metal element. A glucose reactive strip connects the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing shielding which uses multiple vacuum sputtering methods to produce shielding on single IC chip. The method comprises the following steps: using covering fixtures to cover a plurality of IC chips and fixing these IC chips on a work support; vacuumizing the chamber to a pretreatment vacuum level; keeping pumping an ionizable gas into the chamber and performing ion bombardment on the material for IC packaging on the surface of these IC chips in order to produce carbon dangling bond connection layer on the material when the vacuum level of the chamber reaches the work vacuum level; performing multiple vacuum sputtering method to sequentially form a first coating layer, a second coating layer and a third coating layer on the carbon dangling bond connection layer; and breaking the vacuum status of the chamber and taking out the coated IC chips.

Abstract: A film-forming device is provided, including: a chamber in which a substrate is disposed; a target, disposed within the chamber, which contains a material from which a film is formed; a substrate-supporting table disposed inside the chamber; driving unit that rotates the substrate-supporting table; a sputtering cathode that causes sputtered particles to be incident on the substrate from an oblique direction; and a control unit that controls the driving unit by setting a rotation period so that a sputtering film formation time required to form a film having a desired thickness is an integer multiple of a rotation period of the substrate-supporting table.

Abstract: Plasma processing with enhanced charge neutralization and process control is disclosed. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment, the plasma processing may be achieved as a method of plasma processing a substrate. The method may comprise providing the substrate proximate a plasma source; applying to the plasma source a first RF power level during a first period and a second RF power level during a second period, the first and second RF power levels being greater than zero RF power level, wherein the second RF power level is greater than the first RF power level; generating with the plasma source a first plasma during the first period and a second plasma during the second period; and applying to the substrate a first bias voltage during the first period and a second bias voltage during the second period, wherein the first voltage has more negative potential than the second voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing electrolytic reduced water capable of electrolyzing purified water, which is filtered through reverse osmosis, by use of concentrated water that remains after the purification. The apparatus includes a water purifying apparatus, and an electrolytic cell provided with a first chamber having a cathode, a second chamber having an anode, and a third chamber disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber to receive concentrated water from the water purifying apparatus.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for producing a stable, non-toxic, antimicrobial electrolyzed saline solution with a broad range of anti-infective and therapeutic applications. The resulting electrolyzed saline solution exhibits a marked lack of toxicity upon intravenous, aspired, oral or topical application in mammals for therapeutic applications providing a broad platform, including topical disinfection, antimicrobial application, wound treatment, oxidative stress reduction and enhancement of immune function to better detect malfunctioning cells.

Abstract: An undivided electrochemical cell. The electrochemical cell includes a housing defining an undivided chamber, the housing having one electrolyte inlet and at least two electrolyte outlets; an anode in the chamber; a cathode in the chamber; and an electrolyte in the chamber, wherein the anode and the cathode are not gas diffusion electrodes. The invention also involves a method of operating an electrochemical cell, and methods for making ferrate(VI).

Abstract: A sputter deposition apparatus can sputter a wider surface area of a sputtering surface of a target in comparison to an area that could be sputtered by a conventional apparatus. An adhesion-preventing member surrounding the outer periphery of a sputtering surface of a target made of a metal material is formed by insulating ceramic. The target is sputtered while moving a magnet device between a position where the entire outer periphery of an outer peripheral magnet is on the inside of the outer periphery of the sputtering surface and another position where a part of the outer periphery of the outer peripheral magnet protrudes out to the outside of the outer periphery of the sputtering surface.

Abstract: Provided is a tantalum sputtering target, in which 1 mass ppm or more and 50 mass ppm or less of boron is contained as an essential component, and of which the purity excluding boron and gas components is 99.998% or higher. Thereby obtained is a high-purity tantalum sputtering target having a uniform and fine structure and enabling plasma stabilization and achievement of superior film evenness (uniformity).

Abstract: This invention is a liquid-developing sheet comprising a liquid-accepting layer at least on one surface of a substrate, wherein said liquid-accepting layer contains a binder and a block copolymer comprising blocks of ethylene oxide units and blocks of alkylene oxide units with 3 or more carbon atoms. This invention can provide a liquid-developing sheet for a biosensor, which shows stable liquid developability even at high temperature and high humidity and is good in the adhesion between the liquid-accepting layer and the substrate. If the liquid-developing sheet of this invention is used, the accuracy of measurement by the biosensor can be enhanced.

Abstract: Described herein are reagent compositions for detecting and/or measuring analytes in a test sample. In one embodiment, reagent compositions are described for detecting and/or measuring glucose in a sample.

Abstract: The gas sensor element includes an inner space into which a measurement gas is introduce through a diffusion resistor, a first oxygen pump cell, a second oxygen pump cell and a sensor cell. One of the electrodes formed on the opposite surfaces of the solid electrolyte body of the first oxygen pump cell and one of the electrodes formed on the opposite surfaces of the second oxygen pump cell are disposed opposite to each other across from the inner space. The other electrode of the first oxygen pump cell and the other electrode of the second oxygen pump cell are exposed to a common reference oxygen concentration gas.

Abstract: An exhaust sensor comprises a sensing electrode and a reference electrode each in contact with an electrolyte. At least one of the sensing electrode and the reference electrode are formed by depositing an electrode precursor material on an electrolyte precursor material and sintering the combination at a sufficient temperature for a sufficient time to achieve densification of the electrolyte, wherein the electrode precursor material comprises an alkali salt. Electrode patterns having enhanced perimeter ratios are also disclosed. The resulting exhaust sensor is capable of providing a usable output at a reduced operating temperature.

Abstract: Aspects of embodiments of the invention relate to a simulator including a visual display capable of outputting to a user a display one or more effects of a command series selected and a system including a droplet microactuator electronically coupled to and controlled by a processor capable of executing instructions, the droplet microactuator including a substrate comprising electrodes for conducting droplet operations. Further aspects of embodiments of the invention relate to a droplet operations troubleshooting apparatus. Other aspects of embodiments of the invention relate to a computer implemented method of displaying simulated microactuator droplets.

Abstract: An electrodeionization stack for deionizing a feed solution. The electrodeionization stack includes a recirculating system adapted to flow an acidic anode effluent solution into a cathode compartment. The anode compartment, may have a three-layer ion exchange resin stack, the three-layer ion exchange resin stack being made up of a layer of cation exchange resin, a layer of anion exchange resin, and a mixed bed ion-exchange resin located between the cation and the anion exchange resins. The cathode compartment may have anion exchange resins adjacent the cathode and a mixed bed ion exchange resins.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid-state nanopore devices having pores of nanometer-scale thickness, which ultrathin (e.g., less than 10 nm thick) pores enable devices having improved resolution. Also provided are methods of fabricating such devices and of using such devices. The invention also provides nanometer-thick membranes and related methods of fabricating such membranes, which membranes are useful in high resolution microscopy applications. Further disclosed are devices for detection of analytes—including miRNA—that may be small in size and may also be present in only small quantities.

Abstract: An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus having a housing including an inlet to let water in an interior of the housing, an outlet to let water out of the interior of the housing, a first electrode having a current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer to separate the first and second electrodes and to allow water to flow between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus also has a connector to connect the first electrode, or the second electrode, or both first and second electrodes, with an electrical source. The connector may have two connector parts to clamp the current collector in between the connector parts, the connector constructed and arranged to avoid water-metal contact.

Abstract: The invention relates to textiles, reservoirs, or films which may be switchably rendered hydrophilic or hydrophobic for liquid wicking, repelling, moving, holding, absorbing, drying, wetting, dispensing, and other means of electrically manipulation of liquids.

Abstract: An apparatus delivering multi-vibrational, frequency-based, electromagnetic fields, which are independent but may work simultaneously. The apparatus may be used in many applications, especially in industrial applications such as cooling towers and related pipes and plumbing. The apparatus ELIMINATES calcium based hard water deposits and PROHIBITS bacteria build-up in cooling towers. The apparatus will help reduce soap usage in industrial laundry, reduce salt usage in water softeners, reduce chemical use in pools, inhibit algae growth and increase water clarity. The apparatus will restructure calcium carbonate and other mineral deposits to prevent mineral buildup. The apparatus may be formed from a plurality of wire-wrapped rods staggered around a pipe and connected to a power supply. The plurality of rods may be encased in flexible coating, wrapped in appropriate fabric, or encased in metal outer covering. As a result, waste water is reduced, water costs is kept low, and water is conserved.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of manufacturing layered metal oxide particles, the method comprising: placing a metal electrode in an electrolyte; and applying an electrical voltage to the electrode, wherein the metal electrode forms the anode, to form a metal oxide layer on the electrode surface, wherein the electrical voltage applied is higher than the breakdown voltage of the metal oxide, thereby breaking down the metal oxide layer formed on the electrode surface into metal oxide particles that react with the electrolyte to form the layered metal oxide particles. The present invention also refers to a layered metal oxide particle obtained from the method, and a method of manufacturing a crystalline metal oxide nanosheet or a crystalline metal oxide nanoribbon.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive polymer deposit on a substrate is disclosed. The method may include the steps of preparing a composition comprising monomers of the conductive polymer and a nitrosyl precursor, contacting the substrate with the composition so as to allow formation of nitrosyl ion on the exterior surface of the substrate, and allowing the monomer to polymerize into the conductive polymer, wherein the polymerization is initiated by the nitrosyl ion and the conductive polymer is deposited on the exterior surface of the substrate. The conductive polymer may be polypyrrole.

Abstract: A molecular recognition sensor system is provided incorporating a molecular imprinted nanosensor device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for a fine grain surface copper foil with the low roughness, high peeling strength, high chemical resistance, high heat resistance, high resistance to moisture absorption and good etching properties, and applicable to all kinds of printed circuit boards. The technical characteristics are that the adhesion surface of copper foil is electroplated in an electroplating bath composed of copper sulfate, sulfuric acid, tungsten compounds to obtain a roughening treatment layer which is then treated with a electroplating copper foil method for anti-rust and thermoresistance known to the art to get a Zn alloy thermoresistant layer.

Abstract: A light-driven electrolytic cell that uses water vapor as the feedstock and that has no wires or connections whatsoever to an external electrical power source of any kind. In one embodiment, the electrolytic cell uses a proton exchange membrane (PEM) with an IrRuOx water oxidation catalyst and a Pt black water reduction catalyst to consume water vapor and generate molecular oxygen and a chemical fuel, molecular hydrogen. The operation of the electrolytic cell using water vapor supplied by a humidified carrier gas has been demonstrated under varying conditions of the gas flow rate, the relative humidity, and the presence or absence of oxygen. The performance of the system with water vapor was also compared to the performance when the device was immersed in liquid water.

Abstract: The disclosure provides low-molecular-ratio cryolite for aluminium electrolytic industry, which consists of potassium cryolite and sodium cryolite with a mole ratio of 1:1˜1:3, wherein the molecular formula of the potassium cryolite is mKF.AlF3 and the molecular formula of the sodium cryolite is nNaF.AlF3, where m=1˜1.5 and n=1˜1.5. When the low-molecular-ratio cryolite provided by the disclosure is applied to the aluminium electrolytic industry, electrolytic temperature and power consumption can be reduced and electrolytic efficiency is improved.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an electrolyte supplement system in an aluminium electrolysis process, which includes low-molecular-ratio cryolite, wherein the low-molecular-ratio cryolite is selected from mKF.AlF3, nNaF.AlF3 or mixture thereof, where m=1˜1.5 and n=1˜1.5. When the electrolyte supplement system provided by the disclosure is applied to the aluminium electrolytic industry, electrolytic temperature can be reduced obviously in the aluminium electrolysis process without changing the existing electrolytic process; thus, power consumption is reduced, volatilization loss of fluoride is reduced and the comprehensive cost of production is reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides a potassium cryolite for aluminum electrolysis industry, which has a molecular formula: mKF.AlF3, wherein m is from 1 to 1.5. The low-molecular-ratio potassium cryolite (mKF.AlF3, and m is from 1 to 1.5) provided by the invention is used for aluminum electrolysis industry, and can improve the dissolvability of aluminum oxide, thus reducing the temperature of electrolysis and the consumption of power, raising the efficiency of electrolysis and lowering the comprehensive production cost.

Abstract: Provided are an electrolyzing unit (electrolyzing device 1) that electrolyzes a sulfuric acid solution having a sulfuric acid concentration of 75 to 96% by weight to generate peroxosulfuric acid, a gas-liquid separation unit (gas-liquid separation tank 10) that subjects the sulfuric acid solution thus electrolyzed to gas-liquid separation, a circulation line 11 that causes a portion of the sulfuric acid solution subjected to gas-liquid separation in the gas-liquid separation unit to circulate between it and the electrolyzing unit, a supply line 20 that supplies a portion of the sulfuric acid solution subjected to gas-liquid separation in the gas-liquid separation unit to an application side (single-wafer cleaning device 100), and a heating unit 22 that is provided in the supply line 20 and heats the sulfuric acid solution to 120 to 190° C.

Abstract: Substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and phosphorous pentoxide (“P2O5”). Methods of electropolishing metal articles using such electropolishing electrolyte solutions are disclosed herein as well.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for use in such methods for removing islands from laser cut articles. Methods include using a chemical etching solution to remove material in the strut-island gap. Optionally, heat and/or agitation can be applied during the etching process to increase the chemical activity of the chemical etching solution and/or to vibrate the islands out of position.

Abstract: A substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solution that includes at least one sulfate salt. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and at least one sulfate salt. The at least one sulfate salt can act as a source of sulfate ions to replenish sulfate ions consumed in the electropolishing process. Anhydrous sulfate salts can also act as water scavengers by reacting with water to form sulfate salt hydrates. Methods of electropolishing metal articles using such electropolishing electrolyte solutions are disclosed herein as well.

Abstract: Substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions. The substantially anhydrous electropolishing electrolyte solutions described herein do not use water as a solvent; instead, such electropolishing electrolyte solutions use anhydrous alcohols and/or glycols as a solvent. For example, an electropolishing electrolyte solution, as described herein, may include an alcohol, at least one mineral acid, and at least one water sequestering agent. Suitable examples of water sequestering agent include, but are not limited to, polyfunctional alcohols. Methods of electropolishing metal articles using such electropolishing electrolyte solutions are disclosed herein as well.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing electrolytic reduced water, the apparatus including a water purifying unit configured to generate purified water by filtering water, an electrolytic reduced water generating unit comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, which have different polarities, configured to receive the purified water through a first pipe connected to the water purifying unit and configured to generate reduced water containing dissolved hydrogen gas by performing electrolysis on the purified water through the first electrode and the second electrode. a control unit configured to determine a point of time for switching polarities of the first electrode and the second electrode based on the detected water quality and to control an operation of the power supply unit such that the polarities of the first electrode and the second electrode are switched if it is determined that the point of time is reached.

Abstract: A sensor device for sensing at least a proportion of at least one gas component of a gas in a measurement gas space, in particular for detecting oxygen in an exhaust gas of a combustion machine, is proposed. The sensor device includes at least one sensor element. The sensor element includes at least one first electrode and at least one first reference electrode and at least one second reference electrode. The second reference electrode is connected to at least one reference gas channel. The first electrode is connected to the first reference electrode and the second reference electrode by at least one respective solid electrolyte. The sensor element has at least one diffusion element between the first reference electrode and the reference gas channel.