Patents Issued in January 2, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140001351
    Abstract: At least two luminescent materials are intermingled within a security feature. The materials are selected from among a larger set of luminescent materials each having a different individual exponential decay characteristic (decay constant and initial amplitude response to the degree of excitation) for photo-luminescent emission from the respective material following excitation. The ratio of the decay constants for any two materials is greater than or equal to about 1.5. The selected materials are mixed in one of a plurality of predetermined ratios. The combined emissions from the intermingled materials appear, to an unsophisticated measuring device, to have a single exponential decay constant. Based on measurements for the decay of the combined emissions following excitation, estimates of the individual decay constants and associated initial emission amplitudes allow decoding of the particular combination of materials and/or their ratios to validate the security feature, authenticating the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Authentix Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Carr, Jeffrey L. Conroy, Olusola O. Soyemi
  • Publication number: 20140001352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the dielectric barrier electrospray ionization of liquid samples and for the subsequent mass spectrometric analysis of the generated sample ions, in which the respective liquid sample is conducted in a capillary-shaped feed channel, the surrounding wall of which comprises on the outer side, spaced from the free end, an electrode which is separated from the wall by a separating layer made of a dielectric material, wherein at a distance from the free end of the feed channel an inlet of a mass spectrometer forming a counter electrode is arranged, creating an ion formation clearance, the formed ions reaching an openable and closable trap of the mass spectrometer through the inlet, wherein a square-wave voltage is applied between the electrode and the inlet for generating the sample ions and the trap of the mass spectrometer is alternately opened and closed, and wherein the sample ions reaching the trap of the mass spectrometer are analyzed in the mass spectrometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Joachim Franzke, Ann-Kathrin Stark, Michael Schilling, Dirk Janasek, Guenter Jestel, Ruediger Wilberg, Cordula Meyer
  • Publication number: 20140001353
    Abstract: A micro-reflectron for a time-of-flight mass spectrometer including a substrate and integrated with the volume of the substrate, means for application of a potential gradient in a volume suitable for constituting a flight zone of the ions. The means of application includes at least two polarization electrodes and a wall of at least one resistive material that can be polarized between these electrodes so as to generate a continuous potential gradient, itself providing the function of reflectron, this flight zone, these electrodes and this wall being obtained by the technology of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and this micro-reflectron having a thickness of less than 5 millimetres while its other dimensions are less than 10 times this thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES (Former name: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGI
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien DANEL, Laurent DURAFFOURG, Frederic PROGENT, Charles-Marie TASSETTI
  • Publication number: 20140001354
    Abstract: After a first sample injection by a flow injection method, ion intensity of each product ions is measured by varying collision energy at coarse intervals over a wide energy range in a coarse adjustment mode (S1, S2). The integrated strength values of each type of product ions are compared among different levels of collision energy, and if there is any significant difference, the energy level corresponding to the largest integrated intensity value is determined as an approximate value (S3, Y in S4). Subsequently, a narrow energy range centering around the approximate value and a small interval are determined, the mode is switched to a fine adjustment mode, and the intensity of each product ions is measured by varying collision energy as in the case of the coarse adjustment mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Natsuyo Asano
  • Publication number: 20140001355
    Abstract: According to the present invention, in a charged particle beam device having a charged particle source, an objective lens for focusing a primary-charged particle beam emitted from the charged particle source, a scan deflector for scanning the primary-charged particle beam on a sample, and a detector for detecting signal particles generated from the sample under scanning of the primary-charged particle beam, whereby a sample image is obtained by using the signal particles of the detector, the charged particle beam device comprises a deflector for deflecting an angle of irradiation of the primary-charged particle beam onto the sample, first and second independent power supplies for passing currents to the deflector, and a switch for switching over voltages applied from the two power supplies in unit of one line or one frame of scanning of the primary-charged particle beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tatsuya HIRATO, Hiroyuki KOMURO, Shigeru KAWAMATA
  • Publication number: 20140001356
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for determining the mineral content represented by the entire SEM-EDS dataset, including initially unknown data points. SEM-EDS data points are taken and compared to a set of known data points. Any data point that is not sufficiently similar to the known data point is classified as unknown and clustered with like unknown data points. After all data points are analyzed, any clusters of unknown data points with a sufficient number of data points are further analyzed to determine their characteristics. All clusters of unknown data points with an insufficient number of data points to allow further analysis are considered outliers and discarded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FEI COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Buhot, Van Hung Phan, Michael James Owen
  • Publication number: 20140001357
    Abstract: A split grid multi-channel secondary particle detector for a charged particle beam system includes a first grid segment and a second grid segment, each having independent bias voltages creating an electric field such that the on-axis secondary particles that are emitted from the target are directed to one of the grids. The bias voltages of the grids can be changed or reversed so that each grid can be used to detect the secondary particles and the multi-channel particle detector as a whole can extend its lifetime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: Anthony Graupera, N. William Parker, Mark W. Utlaut
  • Publication number: 20140001358
    Abstract: The present invention is a cargo inspection system, employing a radiation source, capable of scanning vehicles and/or cargo in a wide range of sizes, including conventional imaging areas as well as taller and bulkier enclosures at sufficiently optimal efficacy and overall throughput. In one embodiment, the present invention is a multiple pass inspection method for inspecting vehicles and their cargo, comprising a first pass scan, wherein said first pass scan includes moving a radiation source at a suitable scanning distance, rotating a radiation source at a suitable scanning angle, and moving said radiation source along an object under inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Akery
  • Publication number: 20140001359
    Abstract: As an aspect for realizing accurate observation, inspection, or measurement of the contact hole with large aspect ratio, a method and a device to scan a second electron beam after scanning a first electron beam to a sample to charge the sample are proposed wherein the beam diameter of the first electron beam is made larger than the beam diameter of the second electron beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto EZUMI, Satoru IWAMA, Junichi KAKUTA, Takahiro SATO, Akira IKEGAMI
  • Publication number: 20140001360
    Abstract: Provided is a technique to automatize a synthesis function of signal charged particles having different energies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Hitachi-High-Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Yuji Kasai, Makoto Suzuki, Hiroshi Makino
  • Publication number: 20140001361
    Abstract: A method is described for producing a micro-gripper, which comprises a base body and a gripping body connected integrally to the base body, which projects beyond the base body and provides a receptacle slot on a free end area in such a way that a micrometer-scale or sub-micrometer-scale object may be clamped in the receptacle slot for gripping and holding, as well as a micro-gripper according to the species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: CARL ZEISS MICROSCOPY GMBH
    Inventors: Christian GROSSE, Frank ALTMANN, Michel SIMON, Hilmar HOFFMEISTER, Detlef RIEMER
  • Publication number: 20140001362
    Abstract: An occupancy sensor has a body and a lens cover. The body includes an enclosure, a human movement sensing component and at least one multi-position rotary switch. The at least one multi-position rotary switch is configured through the enclosure of the body, has a plurality of switching positions and is rotatable between the switching positions. The lens cover is attached to the body and covers the human movement sensing component. With the above-mentioned structure, a user can easily and accurately rotate the multi-position rotary switch to adjust a function of the sensor because the multi-position rotary switch can be positioned in one of the switching positions, and thereby no excessive or deficient adjustment will be made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Wen-I HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140001363
    Abstract: A Schottky barrier diode includes a first semiconductor layer, a LOCOS layer arranged in contact with the first semiconductor layer, a Schottky junction region provided on a contact surface between the first semiconductor layer and a first electrode, a second semiconductor layer connected to the first semiconductor layer and having a higher carrier concentration than that of the first semiconductor layer, and a second electrode forming an ohmic contact with the second semiconductor layer. In this case, the Schottky junction region and the LOCOS layer are in contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Yasushi Koyama
  • Publication number: 20140001364
    Abstract: An optical system for use in a spectroscopy procedure includes one or more semiconductor diodes configured to generate an input signal beam with a wavelength shorter than 2.5 microns that is amplified and communicated through optical fiber(s) to a nonlinear element configured to broaden the spectral width to at least 50 nm through a nonlinear effect. A subsystem includes lenses or mirrors to deliver an output beam having a broadened spectrum selected to obtain a desired penetration depth and substantially minimize water absorption with a temporal duration greater than about 30 picoseconds to a sample to perform spectroscopy to characterize the sample. The output beam may have a repetition rate between continuous wave and one Megahertz or higher with a time averaged output power of 10 mW or more and a time averaged intensity of less than approximately 50 MW/cm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: CHEETAH OMNI, L.L.C.
    Inventor: CHEETAH OMNI, L.L.C.
  • Publication number: 20140001365
    Abstract: Apparatuses and a related method relating to radiation detection are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first scintillator and a second scintillator adjacent to the first scintillator, with each of the first scintillator and second scintillator being structured to generate a light pulse responsive to interacting with incident radiation. The first scintillator is further structured to experience full energy deposition of a first low-energy radiation, and permit a second higher-energy radiation to pass therethrough and interact with the second scintillator. The apparatus furthers include a plurality of light-to-electrical converters operably coupled to the second scintillator and configured to convert light pulses generated by the first scintillator and the second scintillator into electrical signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas W. Akers, Mark W. Drigert
  • Publication number: 20140001366
    Abstract: There is provided a radiological image detection apparatus having excellent sensitivity. A scintillator has a plurality of columnar crystals formed of thallium-activated cesium iodide, and converts X-rays into visible light and emits the visible light from the distal end of the columnar crystal. A photoelectric conversion panel generates electric charges by detecting the visible light emitted from the scintillator. The molar ratio of thallium to cesium iodide in the scintillator is in a range of 0.1 mol % to 0.55 mol %. The half width of the rocking curve of the (200) plane of the columnar crystal is equal to or less than 3°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Yoichi NISHIDA, Yukinori NAKAMURA, Akihiro ANZAI
  • Publication number: 20140001367
    Abstract: A ghost is reduced while improving the sensitivity. A scintillator has a plurality of columnar crystals formed of thallium-activated cesium iodide, and converts X-rays into visible light and emits the visible light from the distal end of the columnar crystal. The photoelectric conversion panel has a plurality of photodiodes formed of amorphous silicon to generate electric charges by detecting the visible light emitted from the scintillator. Assuming that the maximum emission intensity of the scintillator is I1, a wavelength at which the maximum emission intensity is obtained is WP, and the emission intensity at a wavelength of 400 nm is I2, I2/I1?0.1 and 540 nm?WP<570 nm are satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Akihiro ANZAI, Munetaka KATO
  • Publication number: 20140001368
    Abstract: An ESD protection system includes an ESD leakage bus and an ESD protection circuit having one of its terminals connected to the ESD leakage bus. The ESD protection circuit includes at least a pair of amorphous silicon thin film transistors which are connected in a back-to-back manner, and a first shading layer is provided over the channels of the pair of amorphous silicon thin film transistors. When the ESD protection system is applied to an X-ray flat panel detector, no photocurrent will occur during the use of the X-ray flat panel detector, the effect of the photocurrent on the voltage of the scan line is reduced. Further, when the first shading layer is connected to a negative fixed potential, it can be ensured that the ESD protection circuit has small threshold voltage while the leakage current in the ESD protection circuit is reduced, and power consumption is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Shanghai Tianma Micro-Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhongshou HUANG, Jun XIA, Wenwen XIAO, Libo JIN
  • Publication number: 20140001369
    Abstract: A chamber apparatus used with an external apparatus having an obscuration region may include: a chamber in which extreme ultraviolet light is generated; a collector mirror provided in the chamber for collecting the extreme ultraviolet light; a support for securing the collector mirror to the chamber; and an output port provided to the chamber for allowing the extreme ultraviolet light collected by the collector mirror to be introduced therethrough into the external apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: GIGAPHOTON INC.
    Inventors: Toshihiro NISHISAKA, Yukio WATANABE, Tamotsu ABE, Osamu WAKABAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20140001370
    Abstract: Inspection of EUV patterned masks, blank masks, and patterned wafers generated by EUV patterned masks requires high magnification and a large field of view at the image plane. An EUV inspection system can include a light source directed to an inspected surface, a detector for detecting light deflected from the inspected surface, and an optic configuration for directing the light from the inspected surface to the detector. In particular, the detector can include a plurality of sensor modules. Additionally, the optic configuration can include a plurality of mirrors that provide magnification of at least 100× within an optical path less than 5 meters long. In one embodiment, the optical path is approximately 2-3 meters long.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: KLA-Tencor Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Ho Chuang, Richard W. Solarz, David R. Shafer, Bin-Ming Benjamin Tsai, David L. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140001371
    Abstract: A radiation detection device is provided. The radiation detection device includes a pair of rails spaced in a slice direction and extending parallel to a channel direction, and a plurality of collimator modules arranged along the channel direction on a radiation exit side of the pair of rails, wherein at least one of the pair of rails extending along the channel direction includes a plate member with a plurality of notches formed along the radiation exit side, and wherein the collimator modules each include a first pin protruding on a radiation incidence side and attached to the pair of rails with the first pin fitted in one of the notches of the plate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Haruo Kurochi, Abdelaziz Ikhlef, Joseph James Lacey, Richard P. VanDeWeghe
  • Publication number: 20140001372
    Abstract: A high brightness ion source with a gas chamber includes multiple channels, wherein the multiple channels each have a different gas. An electron beam is passed through one of the channels to provide ions of a certain species for processing a sample. The ion species can be rapidly changed by directing the electrons into another channel with a different gas species and processing a sample with ions of a second species. Deflection plates are used to align the electron beam into the gas chamber, thereby allowing the gas species in the focused ion beam to be switched quickly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: FEI Company
    Inventors: Gregory A. Schwind, N. William Parker
  • Publication number: 20140001373
    Abstract: A method is provided for setting a position of a carrier element, arranged in a particle beam device, that holds an object. The particle beam device has a beam generator for generating a particle beam and an objective for focusing the particle beam. The carrier element is movable using a first stepper motor. A movement of the carrier element is started by actuating the first stepper motor using a first motor current in the form of an alternating current. The first motor current is set to a first frequency and a first amplitude. The movement of the carrier element is decelerated by reducing the first frequency and by reducing the first amplitude of the first motor current. The first frequency is reduced to zero during a first period of time. The first amplitude is reduced to an amplitude of a first holding current during the first period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
    Inventor: Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH
  • Publication number: 20140001374
    Abstract: Introducing ultraviolet (UV) light to activate a photocatalytic oxidation coating applied to interior portions of footwear alters the environment inside a shoe or other footwear to destroy microorganisms or inhibit their growth. Visible light can also be used to prevent further microorganism growth. Introducing forced air flow through the footwear removes dampness in and thereby deodorizes the footwear. A preferred embodiment comprises an adjustable shoe tree equipped with a UV germicidal light source and electronic safeguards that prevent appreciable leakage of UV radiation outside the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Adam Ullman
  • Publication number: 20140001375
    Abstract: System, including methods and apparatus, for sample analysis using at least one array of spotlights to illuminate a microplate with excitation light for photoluminescence emission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: MOLECULAR DEVICES, LLC
    Inventor: Chun-Shen Lee
  • Publication number: 20140001376
    Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to detection of end of service life for respirator filter cartridges for organic vapor(s). Typically, detection of end of service life might use a competitive UV absorbance-fluorescence approach. Thus, a sensor that emits light upon application of UV may be placed within the cartridge, with a UV lamp and a light detector directed at the sensor. In some embodiments, a plurality of corresponding sensor and UV lamp and light detector might be used. Typically, the light level emitted by the sensor(s) might be used to estimate effective end of service life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Hailin Liu, Tao Pan, Xuanbin Liu, Li Wang
  • Publication number: 20140001377
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fluorescent ink containing more than one fluorescent materials that upon exposure to different excitation wavelengths emits different color. Also disclosed is a process of authentication using said fluorescent ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gabriel Iftime, Maria Birau, Peter G. Odell
  • Publication number: 20140001378
    Abstract: A modular germicidal light grid system for use inside an air treatment apparatus that has a plenum in which a stream of air is enclosed. The system comprises at least one elongate member and at least one lamp assembly. Each lamp assembly comprises a housing defining at least one socket and is mounted to one elongate member at a predetermined position. The system further comprises at least one linear germicidal light source. Each light source has a longitudinal axis and a distal end constructed and arranged to mount within one socket of the housing. The elongate member is mounted within the plenum and the lamp assembly is mounted to the elongate member such that the longitudinal axis of the light source extends therein the stream of air and is positioned at an acute light angle relative to the direction of flow of the stream of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: PURGENIX, INC.
    Inventor: PURGENIX, INC.
  • Publication number: 20140001379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a terahertz wave modulator. The terahertz wave modulator includes: a semiconductor substrate; a terahertz modulation layer including an organic-material layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate; and a first incident wave radiation unit for vertically radiating a first incident wave having a terahertz wave region onto the terahertz modulation layer. The transmitted terahertz wave may be variously modified according to the degree of crystallization of an organic material deposited on the semiconductor substrate and according to the intensity of incident light so as to maximize modulation efficiency using the modified terahertz wave. Thus, a device for modulating wavelength width, amplitude, and phase through waveform deformation in a time region may be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chul-Sik Kee, Joong-Wook Lee, Chul Kang, Kiejin Lee, Hyung Keun Yoo
  • Publication number: 20140001380
    Abstract: A mask drawing method includes: disposing a grounding body provided with a grounding pin at a plurality of different places on a mask substrate to measure resistance values; disposing the grounding body at a position where the resistance value is lowest, among the plural positions where the resistance values are measured; and irradiating an electron beam to the mask substrate to draw a desired pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: NuFlare Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Takayuki OHNISHI
  • Publication number: 20140001381
    Abstract: An overpack for receiving a steel cylinder, such as a stainless steel cylinder, containing uranium hexafluoride includes a semi-cylindrical top portion having an arcuate main body and opposing first and second semi-circular end members, and includes a semi-cylindrical bottom portion having an arcuate main body and opposing first and second semi-circular end members, with the first end members of the top and bottom portion being aligned, and the second end members of the top and bottom portion being aligned, and the overpack is disposed in a cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: COLUMBIANA HI TECH LLC
    Inventor: Thomas F. DOUGHERTY
  • Publication number: 20140001382
    Abstract: An electrical insulation configuration for an electrical device having a power circuit includes a first insulation device to provide a level of basic insulation between the power circuit and a user, and an additive insulation device in series with the first insulation device, the additive insulation device to increase the level of basic insulation to a level of double insulation or reinforced insulation between the power circuit and the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Loth, Daniel L. Stewart, Raymond Sladky, Daniel Pixler
  • Publication number: 20140001383
    Abstract: A powered valve actuator assembly converts a manually operated valve without removal of the valve handle for automated valve operation in response to detection of a preselected condition. The design incorporates a motor, motor control circuit, drive shaft, valve handle engaging member and anti-rotation member. The motor is supported by its drive shaft, which is mounted on the valve handle via an adaptor. The motor, when operated, applies rotational torque to the drive shaft, and is secured from counter rotation about the drive shaft by the anti-rotation member, which extends between the motor and a fixed reference point with respect to the valve body such as the conduit or an extension thereof. The control circuit may incorporate a monitoring sub-circuit and power regulator, which operates at reduced power levels depending on the sensed state of the sensor or sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Custom Controls, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Staffiere, Don L. Drinkwater, David Staffiere, Dana St. James, Jay M. Prager
  • Publication number: 20140001384
    Abstract: A manual valve operator with override clutch apparatus is disclosed for selectively actuating a valve. The apparatus includes an operator housing defining an enclosure. An input shaft is rotatably supported by the housing and a worm wheel has a first and a second side, the second side of the worm wheel defining a clutch drive. The worm wheel is disposed within the housing and intermeshes with the input shaft such that when the input shaft is driven, the input shaft drives the worm wheel and the clutch drive about a rotational axis. A sleeve has an outer surface which defines an annular groove. The sleeve has a driven end and an output end. The driven end of the sleeve cooperates with the clutch drive of the worm wheel for selective engagement of the clutch drive and the driven end of the sleeve. A clutch actuating handle is rotatably supported by the housing. The clutch actuating handle has a first and a second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Regal Beloit America, Inc.
    Inventor: Domenico Liccardi
  • Publication number: 20140001385
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods move a rod via a solenoid. A solenoid moves an armature and compresses a spring when the solenoid is energized. The armature moves in response to the energization of the solenoid and couples with the rod, which transfers motion to a working portion. A stroke limiter limits movement of the first armature within the first solenoid when the solenoid is energized. The stroke limiter comprises a surface with a first portion limiting the movement of the armature, a second portion adjustably coupling the stroke limiter to the solenoid thereby setting a stroke length, the second portion releasably coupling the stroke limiter to a fastener, a third portion allowing for adjustment of the position of the stroke limiter and being shaped to fit an adjusting member. The fastener secures the stroke limiter in place with respect to the solenoid and maintaining the stroke length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Micheal Neil Scott
  • Publication number: 20140001386
    Abstract: A solenoid actuated control valve device includes a housing having a tubular member, a valve seat formed in the tubular member, a movable core engaged in the tubular member, a valve piece attached to the core and moved in concert with the core to engage with the valve seat, the valve piece includes a peripheral flange having an outer peripheral surface for engaging with the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member, and includes a peripheral groove formed in the peripheral flange for defining a peripheral flap and for flexibly or resiliently engaging with the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member, and the valve device includes a structure to be easily manufactured and effectively used for controlling the fluid media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Shih Fen CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20140001387
    Abstract: A drive device (10) for a valve (1), to a valve (1) for controlling a gas and/or liquid flow (40), and a system (60) for controlling a medium (40). The drive device (10) has a housing (11) for accommodating a coil (17d), which is fixed with respect to the housing (11), and a drive rod (14), on which a pole shoe (15d) and a permanently-magnetic element (16c) that is magnetized, or a soft-magnetic element (16c) that can be magnetized, in the axial direction of the drive rod (14) are attached such that the drive rod (14) can be moved with a translational motion relative to the coil (17d) by magnetic force. The drive rod (14) can be coupled to a shut-off body (33) of the valve (1) that can be moved with a translational motion such that a translational motion of the drive rod (14) affects a translational motion of the shut-off body (33) for opening and closing the valve (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Ralf Schuler, Gunter Schmid
  • Publication number: 20140001388
    Abstract: The invention relates to a valve assembly which includes at least one, but typically two, balls (12,14) located along a passage and which balls can be moved between open and closed positions to selectively control the passage of fluid along the passage. The valve assembly includes at at least one end thereof a retaining assembly (32,34) which allows the effective sealing against one surface of a ball and retention of the same in position. A sealing assembly is also provided when two balls are provided, intermediate the same, which allows effective sealing to be achieved and at least one of the two trunnions which allows each of the balls to be mounted within the valve body is located only internally of the valve body. The components of the valve assembly which are located within the same can in one embodiment all be inserted into and located within the valve body from one common end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: XAMOL LIMITED
    Inventor: Stuart Lomax
  • Publication number: 20140001389
    Abstract: Axial fluid control valves having linear actuators are described herein. An example axial fluid control valve described herein includes a valve body defining a passageway between an inlet and an outlet. The example axial fluid valve includes a plug linkage assembly movable relative to the axial valve body and along a first axis substantially aligned with the passageway. The example axial fluid valve includes a linear actuator having a stem operatively coupled to the plug linkage assembly. The linear actuator is to move at least a portion of the plug linkage assembly along the first axis within the passageway to vary a flow of fluid through the passageway, wherein the stem of the linear actuator moves along a second axis different than the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Ross Arthur Schade, Sean Michael Guieb-Newton, Philip James Jackman, Christopher Eric Bouwman, Shane Micheal Johnson, Brian Devlin Corey, Justin William Miller
  • Publication number: 20140001390
    Abstract: A gate valve has a gate valve seat for sealing a valve body to a gate of the gate valve. The valve seat extends from a flow passage of the valve body into a cavity of the valve body parallel to an axis of the flow passage. The cavity is perpendicular to the flow passage, and the gate is disposed within the cavity. The valve seat has a tubular body having a face for contact with a gate, and an end opposite the face adjacent to and in contact with the valve body. The valve seat also includes a sleeve positioned on an inner diameter of the tubular body, the sleeve adapted to receive a shear force for shearing a member extending through the flow passage, the inner sleeve having an adjustable length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Vetco Gray U.K., Limited
    Inventors: David James Alexander, Prabhu Palanisamy, Hussain Hashemizadeh
  • Publication number: 20140001391
    Abstract: Provided is a diaphragm valve that can improve durability when the diaphragm valve is downsized. In a pressing adaptor, a whole lower surface thereof has a taper shape at a predetermined inclination angle. A bottom surface of a depression of a body has a circular flat portion and a depression that is continued to an outer circumference of the flat portion and is depressed with respect to the flat portion. In a diaphragm, in a state where a fluid inflow channel is opened, an upper surface of an outer circumferential edge portion comes into surface contact with the taper-shaped lower surface of the pressing adaptor, and a lower surface of the outer circumferential edge portion comes into line contact with the outer circumference of the flat portion of the bottom surface of the depression of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Kazunari Watanabe, Mutsunori Koyomogi, Izuru Shikata
  • Publication number: 20140001392
    Abstract: A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid into or out of a fluid vessel, such as a tank, and is particularly useful in transferring fluids with particulates or high viscosity in a substantially aseptic, hygienic, or sterile manner. The device has a body with an elongate passage extending through the body. The body has a proximal end and a distal end. A longitudinally displaceable shaft is disposed in and extends along the passage in the body. A plug sealing the passage is at a first location. A diaphragm sealing the passage is at a second location intermediate the plug and the distal end of the passage. The shaft extends through and is secured to the diaphragm. A fluid transfer opening is located in the passage between the diaphragm and the plug. Longitudinal displacement of the shaft causes the fluid transfer opening to be in fluid communication with a fluid vessel, the diaphragm stretching to accommodate the displacement of the shaft while maintaining an aseptic seal of the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Allpure Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Zumbrum
  • Publication number: 20140001393
    Abstract: The drop-in containment sleeve is an apparatus designed to work in conjunction with a flow control device for preventing a dense liquid (such as diesel fuel) from being dispensed into a storage tank that contains a less dense liquid, such as gasoline fuel, (and vice versa) by allowing the device to seal against an inside lip of the sleeve, thereby fully- or partially-containing the fluid that activated the flow control device. In petroleum fuel applications, the containment sleeve can replace the inlet collar of the filler tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Patricia Selcher
  • Publication number: 20140001394
    Abstract: The present invention is an expandable vinyl aromatic polymer which comprises: a) a matrix of a vinyl aromatic polymer, b) 1-10% by weight calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of an expanding agent englobed in the polymeric matrix, c) 0.1 to 5% by weight calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of talc having a mean diameter above about 8 ?m, said mean diameter being measured by Laser Mastersizer according to standard ISO 13320-1, the BET of the talc being is in the range 0.5-25 m2/g, d) carbon black in a proportion sufficient for the foamed material obtained from the expandable vinyl aromatic polymer to have a thermal conductivity ? of about 34 mW/m° K or lower, e) 0-20% by weight, calculated with respect to the polymer (a), of one or more fillers, other than talc and carbon black, homogeneously distributed in the polymeric matrix. The expandable vinyl aromatic polymer of the invention is produced in the form of beads or granules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY
    Inventors: Stéphane Nowe, Phhilippe Lodefier, Laetitia Urbanczyk
  • Publication number: 20140001395
    Abstract: A binder composition, obtained by polymerizing acrylic acid monomer in water in the presence of a cure accelerator comprising an alkali metal salt of a phosphorous-containing inorganic acid to form a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid and subsequently reacting said low molecular weight polyacrylic acid with a polyhydroxy crosslinking agent in a crosslinking step to make a composition suitable for use as a component in a binder for fiberglass. A significant improvement involves conducting the crosslinking step in the absence of added catalyst. Moreover, satisfactory results are obtained in the absence of conventional undesirable sulfur odors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Liang Chen, William E. Downey
  • Publication number: 20140001396
    Abstract: Dedusting agents for fiberglass products and methods for making and using the same are provided. The composition can include a binder and a dedusting agent. The dedusting agent can include an emulsion comprising one or more pitches, one or more fatty acids, one or more rosins, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Kim Tutin, Phillip W. Hurd, Kelly A. Shoemake, Brian L. Swift, Michael C. Peck, Lisa M. Arthur
  • Publication number: 20140001397
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a metal-polymer complex film for an inductor and a method for manufacturing an inductor, the inductor being manufactured by using the metal-polymer complex film for an inductor, including: a metal powder; and an amorphous epoxy resin, wherein the metal-polymer complex film is made in a film type by using a mixture where a weight ratio of the metal powder is 75˜98 wt %, so that a plurality of inductors can be simultaneously manufactured to thereby improve production efficiency and characteristic values of the inductor can be also improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Moon Soo PARK, Ic Seob KIM, Hwan Soo LEE, Dong Hyeok CHOI, Hye Yeon CHA
  • Publication number: 20140001398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ferromagnetic particles capable of exhibiting a high purity and excellent magnetic properties from the industrial viewpoints and a process for producing the ferromagnetic particles, and also provides an anisotropic magnet, a bonded magnet and a compacted magnet which are obtained by using the ferromagnetic particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Migaku Takahashi, Tomoyuki Ogawa, Yasunobu Ogata, Naoya Kobayashi, Chammika Ruwan Polwatta Gallage, Kaori Kohara
  • Publication number: 20140001399
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a mixture of inorganic nitrate salts, comprising LiNO3, NaNO3, KNO3 and CsNO3 wherein the LiNO3 content ranges from 17.5% by weight to 21.6% by weight, the NaNO3 content ranges from 10% by weight to 11% by weight, the KNO3 content ranges from 27.7% by weight to 32.6% by weight, the CsNO3 content ranges from 35.8% by weight to 43.8% by weight, including the interval bounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Eni S.P.A.
    Inventors: Carla Lazzari, Tamara Passera, Lino Carnelli
  • Publication number: 20140001400
    Abstract: A method for producing a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery includes: subjecting a mixture of a negative-electrode active material on which oil has been adsorbed, CMC and water to hard kneading to prepare a primary kneaded mixture; diluting the primary kneaded mixture with water to prepare a slurry; and adding a binder to the slurry. The method further includes defining an amount of the oil to a value equal to or more than 50 ml/100 g and equal to or less than 62 ml/100 g, wherein the amount of the oil is an amount at the time when the viscosity characteristics of the negative-electrode active material exhibits 70% of the maximum torque that is generated when the oil is titrated onto the negative-electrode active material. The 1% aqueous solution viscosity of the CMC is defined to a value equal to or more than 6000 mPa·s and equal to or less than 8000 mPa·s.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: JTEKT CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Atsushi SUGIHARA, Takashi KONO, Tsubasa MATSUDA, Naoyuki WADA, Shuji TSUTSUMI, Tatsuya HASHIMOTO