Abstract: A gas generator includes, an ignition device chamber housing, a pressurized gas chamber housing, a closing member closing a boundary surface between the ignition device chamber housing and the pressurized gas chamber housing, a plenum chamber enclosed by the ignition device chamber housing having a gas discharge port facing thereto, a gas generating agent charging chamber, a multifunctional member disposed inside the ignition device chamber housing and including, a base plate portion, and a wall portion extending from one surface of the base plate portion and including an inclined end surface inclined with respect to the base plate portion, and a movement restriction member restricting a moving distance in an axial direction of the multifunctional member before and after activation such that a longest portion of the cylindrical wall portion passes through the closing member but a shortest portion thereof does not pass through the closing member.

Abstract: A driving wheel of a robot moving along a wire includes an inner wheel in which a rotation axis being driven to rotate by a motor is fitted, an outer wheel formed to surround the inner wheel and seated on the wire, and a shock absorbing support to elastically connect and support the inner wheel and the outer wheel between the inner wheel and the outer wheel, and a shock being transmitted is absorbed by allowing a relative movement of the inner wheel and the outer wheel by the elastic movement of the shock absorbing support. A robot moving includes a robot body, the driving wheel, a motor to drive the driving wheel by rotating the rotation axis, a connecting arm to connect and support the driving wheel and the robot body.

Abstract: A composition that has a low volatile organic compound (VOC) content and methods for producing compositions having a low VOC content. The composition, such as a solid ink and/or toner release oil composition, may include less than about 0.15% by weight VOCs that have a sufficient vapor pressure at the operating temperature of printing device to enter the gas phase at the operating temperature of the printing device.

Abstract: A super hydrophobic coating composition that is a highly durable super hydrophobic transparent coating for glass, metal, and plastic, and automobile painted surfaces that is manually dispensable and may be easily applied to many substrates is provided. Moreover, the inventive super hydrophobic coating is user friendly as coating takes place at room temperature, and can be applied by a normal hand spray method. Embodiments of the coating dry within 30 minutes, and generate a super hydrophobic effect for ready use. The coating is useful to repel water droplets, dew drops, and dust particles in various applications such as solar panels, wind turbines surfaces, house hold components, metal coated furniture, marine equipment parts, marine sports equipment like speed boat screens, automobile wind shields, automobile plastic components, auto bodies and aerospace applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a component that is substantially amorphous, the component comprising at least one non-ester material and at least one ester of malic acid having a formula of wherein R1 and R2 each, independently of the other, is an alkyl group, and further wherein the alkyl portion can be straight, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, having from 1 to about 40 carbon atoms, an substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing method for fibrous demineralized bone matrix, the method comprising: (a) a step for subjecting a bone, separated from a body, to a primary demineralization in an acid solution for 1-5 hours; (b) a step for slicing the bone obtained in step (a) to a thickness of 0.1-3 mm, thus forming a sheet of bone; (c) a step for subjecting the sheet of bone obtained in step (b) to a secondary demineralization in an acid solution for 2-6 hours; and (d) a step for grinding the demineralized bone obtained in step (c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and to a method for the production thereof, comprising quaternary amino-functional organosilicon compounds, in particular in the form of oligomers and polymers, which can be present ranging from partially hydrolyzed form to completely hydrolyzed form, and which are in particular soluble in water, have a low VOC content, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: A sol to form an inorganic-organic hybrid coating having a thick highly transparent hard coating is described. The hybrid coating is formed from a combined aqueous sol with least one hydrolyzable silane and at least one hydrolyzable metal oxide precursor where the only organic solvents present are those liberated upon hydrolysis of the silanes and metal oxide precursors. In one embodiment an inorganic-organic hybrid coating is formed by combination of a sol, prepared by the hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane and ?-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane with an excess of water, and a sol, prepared by the hydrolysis of titanium tetrabutoxide and ?-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane with a deficiency of water. A plastic substrate can be coated with the combined sol and the combined sol gelled to a thickness of at least 5 ?m with heating to less than 150° C.

Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in contact with a subterranean formation, comprising placing into a wellbore a composition comprising a calcium aluminate cement and a polyvalent cation-containing compound, and allowing the composition to set. A method of increasing the thickening time of a calcium aluminate cement comprising contacting the calcium aluminate cement with a polyvalent cation-containing compound. A method of adjusting the thickening time of a calcium aluminate cement comprising contacting the calcium aluminate cement with a polyvalent cation-containing compound and at least one other set modifier.

Abstract: A process for the production of a non-sheet form structural building element incorporating glass cullet, preferably from consumer waste glass streams, which glass cullet has a particle size distribution of ?½?+12 mesh in an amount from 1% to 50% by weight and imparts an appearance simulating natural quarried stone, or terrazzo, and the non-sheet form structural building element made from this process. The composition of the building element also includes Portland cement, and one or more of concrete sand, stone aggregate, blast furnace slag and one or more of silica fume, silica sand and silica flour. The method includes a two-step curing process which involves curing a preform formed by molding of the concrete mixture without the addition of heat or steam for a first curing period, followed by curing of the preform in an autoclave, at temperatures ranging from 250 to 366° F. and at pressures ranging from 100 to 150 p.s.i. for a second curing period.

Abstract: A workstation is disclosed including a tabletop, a powered height adjuster coupled to the tabletop and configured to move the tabletop vertically between at least a first height and a second height, and a powered depth adjuster coupled to the tabletop. The depth adjuster may be configured to automatically move the tabletop horizontally while the height adjuster moves the tabletop between the first height and the second height. Other workstation embodiments with different moveable elements are also disclosed.

Abstract: A workstation is disclosed including a tabletop, a frame, a support coupled to the tabletop and the frame for supporting the tabletop vertically above the frame, and a powered rotator coupled to the frame. The powered rotator may be configured to move the support and the tabletop horizontally along an arcuate path with respect to a user position. The user position and a center of curvature of the arcuate path may each be disposed away from a forward edge of the tabletop. A method of moving a tabletop of a workstation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tray is provided for use with a juvenile seat. The tray includes an item-storage platform formed to include at least one receptacle.

Abstract: A pallet includes two bottom plates and three supporting members. A plane is defined by the two bottom plates. The three supporting members are secured to the two bottom plates. A first passageway is defined between every adjacent two supporting members and allows for a forklift fork to be in along a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the plane. The first passageway further allows for the forklift fork to slide out of along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A pallet includes a cargo layer, a base layer and support structures coupled between. The cargo layer includes a pair of horizontally positioned outer deck boards and at least one horizontally positioned intermediate deck board therebetween. The at least one horizontally positioned intermediate deck board has opposing sidewalls, and a spaced apart openings at least partially extending through the opposing sidewalls. The pair of horizontally positioned outer deck boards have opposing sidewalls, and spaced apart openings extending through at least one of the sidewalls of each outer deck board. The spaced apart openings in each horizontally positioned outer deck board are aligned with the spaced apart openings in an adjacent sidewall of least one horizontally positioned intermediate deck board. Inserts are in the spaced apart openings.

Abstract: A pallet includes a cargo layer, a base layer and support structures coupled between. The cargo layer includes a pair of horizontally positioned outer plastic deck boards and at least one horizontally positioned intermediate plastic deck board therebetween. The at least one horizontally positioned intermediate plastic deck board has opposing sidewalls, and a spaced apart openings at least partially extending through the opposing sidewalls. The pair of horizontally positioned outer plastic deck boards have opposing sidewalls, and spaced apart openings extending through at least one of the sidewalls of each outer plastic deck board. The spaced apart openings in each horizontally positioned outer plastic deck board are aligned with the spaced apart openings in an adjacent sidewall of least one horizontally positioned intermediate plastic deck board. Inserts are in the spaced apart openings.

Abstract: A table may be sized and configured to nest with another table to reduce a height of a plurality of stacked tables in a nested configuration. The table may include a table top with a receiving portion disposed at least proximate an intersection of an upper surface and a sidewall. The table top may also include a lip and a lower portion of the lip may include a contact surface that is sized and configured to contact an upper surface of an adjacent, nested table. The lower portion of the lip may also include an engaging portion that is sized and configured to be disposed in a receiving portion of an adjacent, nested table. The contact surface and the engaging portion may be directly adjacent to each other in the lower portion of the lip.

Abstract: A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are connected by a hinge assembly. A locking member may be sized and configured to lock the hinge assembly in a fixed position. Advantageously, moving the legs between the extended and collapsed positions may cause the locking mechanism to move between the locked and unlocked positions. Thus, when the legs are in the extended position and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the table top may be secured in the unfolded position.

Abstract: A classroom barrier comprising a sliding panel or hinged panel designed to block a classroom door or window opening in certain emergency situations such as the presence of an armed assailant. The barrier is locked from the inside with no chance for it to be unlocked from the exterior. The classroom barrier is simple to operate, bullet resistant, and impenetrable for some predetermined length of time.

Abstract: A grid for distributing and mixing fluids in a duct includes a plurality of lances arranged in a first plane and configured to be positioned transverse to a direction of a first fluid flowing outside of the lances and within a predetermined flow area. Each of the plurality of lances has at least one first inlet and a plurality of outlet nozzles. One or more of the outlet nozzles is directed generally in the flow direction of the first fluid outside of the lances, and is configured to discharge a second fluid therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of torrefaction of an optionally predried biomass in a torrefaction reactor such that torrefied biomass and torrefaction gases are obtained, and wherein an oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the torrefaction reactor at a first position in the reactor such that oxygen reacts with components of the torrefaction gases under the formation of heat and wherein torrefaction gases are withdrawn from the torrefaction reactor at a second position of the torrefaction reactor and wherein the first position is located downstream of the second position in relation to a biomass transport direction in the torrefaction reactor such that the torrefaction gases moves through the torrefaction reactor countercurrent with the biomass transport and wherein the optionally predried biomass has a temperature of between 30° C. and 230° C., preferably between 50° C. and 200° C., most preferably between 60° C. and 180° C. when entering the torrefaction rector.

Abstract: A high performance burner has a shell, a burning chamber contained in the shell, an ignition bar installed in the shell, and a fuel feeding means passing through the shell and being in communication with the burning chamber. The burning chamber has a first burning zone in communication with the exit of the feeding pipe, a second burning zone next to the first burning zone, and a third burning zone next to the second burning zone and in communication with the rear opening of the shell. The burner is able to effectively reduce fuel congestion, scorification and back fire and increase combustion efficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to designs for the linings and roofs of heat-engineering units for mechanical engineering and can be used in the construction of industrial furnaces in the metallurgical, heat-engineering, petroleum-processing and petrochemical industries, in the production of construction materials and in other branches of industry. The aim of the invention is to produce a strong refractory lining for resistance furnaces with a low consumption of electrical energy and a reduction in the weight and overall dimensions of the furnace. All parts of the furnace lining are formed using monolithic blocks made of high-strength refractory, electrically nonconductive phosphate concretes and are used as load-bearing construction elements. Said elements are used in resistance furnaces with an operating temperature of up to 1000° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for advantageously efficiently treating a sulfureous combustible effluent stream by recovering the sulfur in elemental form. This process consists especially of the succession of two steps: a step of combustion of the sulfureous combustible effluent stream with an oxidant gas in excess, a step of post-combustion of the effluents from the combustion step with an acidic gas. The stream of the post-combustion effluents, free of chemical compounds that are harmful to the efficacy of the Claus catalysts, is treated in a Claus unit which performs the recovery of the sulfur in elemental form.

Abstract: An agricultural air seeder includes a tilling implement having a plurality of air lines. An air cart is coupled with the tilling implement, and includes a pneumatic distribution system with a plurality of air lines. A plurality of air line connections respectively interconnect between an air line associated with the tilling implement and an air line associated with the air cart. Each air line connection has a female connector and a male connector. Each female connector has an inside diameter with an annular groove, and a seal disposed within the annular groove. The male connector is positioned within the female connector and sealed with the seal.

Abstract: An air cart for use in an agricultural air seeding system includes at least one tank for holding a material, and a metering system associated with the at least one tank. The metering system is configured for metering the material from the at least one tank at an output rate. A sensor senses a parameter associated with an angular orientation of the air cart relative to a reference plane, and provides an output signal indicative of the angular orientation. An actuator adjusts an output rate of the metering system. A controller is coupled with each of the actuator and the sensor and receives the output signal from the sensor. The controller is configured for controlling the actuator and thereby adjusting the output rate of the metering system, dependent upon the output signal.

Abstract: A supporting device for supporting a furrow device and/or for connecting the same to a seed tube of a seed planting unit is described. The supporting device may include a connection element and an alignment element joined to the connection element. The connection element may include a connection feature and a stand feature. The connection feature may be configured to attach the furrow device to the supporting device. The stand feature may be configured to position the furrow device at a desired angle relative to the furrow. The alignment element may include an alignment feature and a positioning feature. The alignment feature may be configured to axially align a longitudinal axis of the supporting device with a longitudinal axis of the seed tube. The positioning feature may be configured to position the furrow device at a desired location along a longitudinal dimension of the seed tube.

Abstract: The sewing machine has: a base plate that has a guide slit for guiding a bobbin thread that is set on the bottom face side of the throat plate 1; and a bobbin thread guide member that has a guide groove for guiding the bobbin thread supplied from a bobbin and includes a cutting blade provide at the end position of the guide groove to cut the bobbin thread guided along the guide groove to an appropriate length. The bobbin thread guide member is secured to the base plate and has a holding member, which holds the end of the bobbin thread, in the guide groove, so as to maintain the state when the bobbin thread was cut.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simple and inexpensive torpedo storage and launch system that has a sea-based buoyancy type torpedo storage and launch system that has a torpedo storage and launch apparatus that stores a buoyant rise type torpedo in vertical arrangement, and further has a torpedo launch mechanism unit that has an outer peripheral surface made of a material that minimizes electric or acoustic wave reflection, that is arranged on the sea floor, whereby automatic ship detection is performed by remote control from a radar station or the like or by a sonar and controlling means provided in the torpedo storage and launch apparatus itself so that if a ship comes into an encounter position and time then the torpedo is launched from the sea floor, rises by buoyancy, and detonates on collision with the ship, thereby torpedoing the ship.

Abstract: A drilling vessel may function both as an ice breaker and, if needed, as a drilling platform for drilling a relief well. The vessel may be provided with a mast that may be stowed when drilling operations are not being conducted.

Abstract: The subject disclosure presents assemblies, devices and methods to float a structure over a body of water by using a saddle fastened to a pontoon, whereby the saddle remains above the water line. The saddle includes a plurality of external clamp plates outside a pontoon sidewall, and fastened to one or more internal clamp plates placed inside the pontoon sidewall, thereby clamping the sidewall between them. Attachment points for the external and internal clamp plates are situated at a height that is relatively higher than a water line anticipated when the pontoon is under a load. This ensures that corrodible components are maintained above a water level while the pontoon is floating the structure, reducing corrosion.

Abstract: By way of overview and introduction what is disclosed is a fin structure for use with watercraft that is configured to provide lateral stability and generate hydrodynamic lift. The fin structure has a first end that can be connected to the underside of a hull. Two sidewalls extend away from the first end down into the water. As the side walls extend away from the hull, they also first diverge relative to one another and then converge to form a generally diamond shaped fin structure that is symmetric across the longitudinal axis and has an opening in between the sidewalls. Preferably, the sidewalls have a cross-section profile with an outer surface having more curvature than the inner surface. The shape of the fin structure provides lateral stability, hydrodynamic lift and maneuverability.

Abstract: A method and a system for controlling a marine vessel having first and second trim deflectors is disclosed. The first and second trim deflectors have a first surface having a first area and a second surface having a second area, wherein the second planar surface is coupled to the first surface. The method and system control the first and second trim deflectors to induce any of a net yawing force, a net rolling force, and a net trimming force to the marine vessel without inducing any other substantial forces to the marine vessel by controlling the first and second trim deflectors.

Abstract: An atmospheric working cabin for underwater operation for implementing operations on the underwater object is provided The working cabin has two or more layers of cabin bodies, each layer of the cabin body has an interface for butting with the underwater object, the interface of the each layer of the cabin bodies is provided with a soft gel, there is a hollow structure between two adjacent layers of the cabin bodies.

Abstract: A timing device comprises a sensing material and/or a component which is sensitive to the presence of an environmental attribute. The environmental attribute drives and speeds up or slows the timing device as the concentration of the attribute increases or decreases, respectively. Alternatively, the timing device is activated upon sensing the presence of the environmental attribute and indicates a total passage of time from exposure/activation of the timing device. Particularly, sensing materials of varying types are able to be used to indicate exposure to a variety of substances. For example, in some embodiments, the timing device comprises a sensing material which is sensitive to the presence of ultraviolet radiation. Alternatively, the sensing material is sensitive to other variables such as x-ray radiation and nuclear radiation. In further embodiments, the sensing material is sensitive to biological or physical contamination.

Abstract: Performance indicating device (400) adapted to be connected to a processing apparatus (100), in particular to an apparatus for demolishing and in particular for milling surfaces or layers (Sr) upon which one can walk or drive such as for example surfaces made of asphalt or cement or of similar solid materials, and/or to a main operating machine (300) actuating said apparatus (100), said apparatus (100) comprising processing means (10), said device comprising at least a first movable indicating element (401) adapted to be alternatively moved in a first sense of motion and in the opposite sense in case of increase and decrease of the stress undergone by said processing means (10), respectively.

Abstract: Provided is a safety tripod apparatus for a vehicle. The safety tripod apparatus according to an example embodiment of the present invention includes a storage tank that stores a compressed gas, a valve connected to the storage tank and controlling a flow of the compressed gas stored in the storage tank, a control unit that controls opening or closing of the valve, a tube connected to the valve and expanded by the compressed gas flowing through the valve, and a signpost connected to one end of the tube. Accordingly, a safety accident can be prevented from occurring due to manual installation of a safety tripod.

Abstract: Provided is a base substrate with which a Group-III nitride crystal having a large area and a large thickness can be grown while inhibiting crack generation. A single-crystal substrate for use in growing a Group-III nitride crystal thereon, which satisfies the following expression (1), wherein Z1 (?m) is an amount of warpage of physical shape in a growth surface of the single-crystal substrate and Z2 (?m) is an amount of warpage calculated from a radius of curvature of crystallographic-plane shape in a growth surface of the single-crystal substrate: ?40<Z2/Z1<?1: Expression (1).

Abstract: A crystal growth method for nitride semiconductors, including the steps of growing a first semiconductor layer containing InxGa1-xN (0<x?1) on a substrate, with the use of a first carrier gas formed with an inert gas; growing a second semiconductor layer containing InyGa1-yN (0?y<1, y<x) on the first semiconductor layer, with the use of a second carrier gas containing the inert gas and H2 gas, an amount of the H2 gas being smaller than an amount of the inert gas; and growing a third semiconductor layer containing InzGa1-zN (0?z<1, z<x) on the second semiconductor layer, with the use of a third carrier gas containing the inert gas and H2 gas, an amount of the H2 gas in the third carrier gas being a smaller than the amount of H2 gas in the second carrier gas.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of growing thin film diamond. Since there are micro-grooves formed between internal grains of the heterogeneous substrate during lateral epitaxy growth, diamond seeds are allowed to be embedded in the micro-grooves; surface damage caused by scratching method or seeding method also can be prevented. As a result, a continuous diamond thin film with uniform thickness and high quality can be obtained.

Abstract: A vapor phase growth apparatus in an embodiment includes: a shower plate in an upper portion of the reaction chamber, the shower plate having first lateral gas flow passages in a first horizontal plane, first longitudinal gas flow passages being connected to the first lateral gas flow passages, the first longitudinal gas flow passages extending in a longitudinal direction, each of the first longitudinal gas flow passages having a first gas ejection hole, the shower plate having second lateral gas flow passages in a second horizontal plane upper than the first horizontal plane, second longitudinal gas flow passages being connected to the second lateral gas flow passages, the second longitudinal gas flow passages extending in the longitudinal direction through between the first lateral gas flow passages, each of the second longitudinal gas flow passages having a second gas ejection hole, and a support unit provided below the shower plate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sheet production apparatus comprises a vessel configured to hold a melt of a material. A cooling plate is disposed proximate the melt and is configured to form a sheet of the material on the melt. A first gas jet is configured to direct a gas toward an edge of the vessel. A sheet of a material is translated horizontally on a surface of the melt and the sheet is removed from the melt. The first gas jet may be directed at the meniscus and may stabilize this meniscus or increase local pressure within the meniscus.

Abstract: The device has a gas flow levelling pipe (3), which defines a continuous curved development surface (Z), at comprising a collector (4) to which a nozzle (10) is fixed, a delivery manifold (1), in order to introduce pressurized gas into the pre-chamber (2) through the holes (12), a first holed partition (5) and a second holed partition (6) within the levelling pipe (3), arranged perpendicular to the curved development surface (Z) of the pipe (3).

Abstract: A stator having a common varnish and weld insulation includes a stator lamination core and a motor winding wound around the stator lamination core. The motor winding includes a plurality of magnet wires configured such that they are substantially parallel to each other. Each magnet wire has two distal ends configured such that each distal end is welded to one distal end of an adjacent magnet wire, thereby forming a plurality of welded tips. The stator further includes a resin coating the welded tips and the stator. The resin serves as both a primary insulation for the welded tips, and as a varnish for the stator. This dual function of the resin may eliminate the need for separate insulation for the welded tips and varnish for the stator, and allow the resin to be applied to the welded tips and to the stator at substantially the same time.

Abstract: A shield device helps prevent selected surface areas from being painted by a paint material. The shield device includes a sheet member; and a handle member pivotable in a plane defined by the sheet member. The shield device is arranged between a folded configuration where the handle member is positioned generally parallel to an attachment edge of the sheet member, and an unfolded configuration, and an unfolded position.

Abstract: A mobile printing apparatus includes a chassis; a first wheel rotatably mounted on the chassis; a second wheel rotatably mounted on the chassis; a motor for rotating the first wheel; an encoder for monitoring an amount of rotation; a first photosensor array; and an array of marking elements disposed proximate the first photosensor array.

Abstract: Provided is a raw material gas supply device which includes: a raw material container; a carrier gas supply unit configured to supply a carrier gas into the container via a carrier gas flow path; a first flow rate measurement unit configured to measure a flow rate of the carrier gas flowing therethrough and output the same as a first flow rate measurement value; a raw material gas supply path configured to supply a raw material gas containing a vaporized raw material into a film forming apparatus; a second flow rate measurement unit configured to measure a flow rate of the raw material gas flowing therethrough and output the same as a second flow rate measurement value; and a flow rate calculation unit configured to calculate a difference between the first and second flow rate measurement values and to convert the difference into a vaporization flow rate of the raw material.

Abstract: Provided is a raw material gas supply device for use in a film forming apparatus, which includes: a raw material container configured to accommodate a solid raw material; a carrier gas supply unit configured to supply a carrier gas to the container; a raw material gas supply path configured to supply a raw material gas containing a vaporized raw material from the container to the film forming apparatus; a flow rate measurement unit configured to measure a flow rate of the vaporized raw material; a pressure control unit configured to control an internal pressure of the container; and a control unit configured to control the pressure control unit to increase the internal pressure of the container when the measured flow rate of the vaporized raw material is higher than a predetermined target value, and to decrease the internal pressure when the measured flow rate is lower than the target value.

Abstract: A gas supply device 3 includes a device body 31 forming a substantially conical gas-conducting space 32 for conducting gases therethrough from a diametrally reduced end 32a of the space 32 to a diametrally enlarged end 32b thereof, gas introduction ports 61a to 63a, 61b to 63b, and 64, each provided near the diametrally reduced end 32a of the gas-conducting space 32 in the device body 31 to introduce the gases into the gas-conducting space 32, and a plurality of partitioning members 41 to 46 provided in the gas-conducting space 32 of the device body 31 to partition the gas-conducting space 32 concentrically. The partitioning members 42 to 46 arranged adjacently to each other at a radially outer side of the gas-conducting space 32 are greater than the adjacently arranged partitioning members 41 to 45 at a radially inner side in dimensionally diverging rate per partitioning member.

Abstract: Provided is an equipment for manufacturing a semiconductor. The equipment for manufacturing a semiconductor includes a cleaning chamber in which a cleaning process is performed on substrates, an epitaxial chamber in which an epitaxial process for forming an epitaxial layer on each of the substrates is performed, a buffer chamber having a storage space for storing the substrates, and a transfer chamber to which the cleaning chamber, the buffer chamber, and the epitaxial chamber are connected to side surfaces thereof, the transfer chamber comprising a substrate handler for transferring the substrates between the cleaning chamber, the buffer chamber, and the epitaxial chamber. The substrate handler successively transfers the substrates, on which the cleaning process is completed, into the buffer chamber, transfers the substrates stacked within the buffer chamber the epitaxial chamber, and successively transfers the substrates, on which the epitaxial layers are respectively formed, into the buffer chamber.