Abstract: Provided is a method for treating the inner surface of a chlorine trifluoride supply passage that enables reliable prevention of the reduction in the concentration of ClF3 in a reaction chamber during process operation. The method includes: integrally connecting a gas supply passage (2) and a gas discharge passage (3) to a processing chamber (1) of a processing apparatus in which chlorine trifluoride is used as an etching gas; and applying chlorine trifluoride gas having a concentration equal to or higher than the concentration of chlorine trifluoride gas supplied during etching process operation on inner surfaces of at least the processing chamber (1) and the gas supply passage (2) among the processing chamber (1), the gas supply passage (2), and the gas discharge passage (3), which are integrally formed, to coat the inner surfaces of at least the processing chamber (1) and the gas supply passage (2) with a fluoride film.

Abstract: Methods of laser processing photoresist in a gaseous environment to improve at least one of etch resistance and line-edge roughness are disclosed. The methods include sequentially introducing first and second molecular gases to the photoresist surface and performing respective first and second laser scanning of the surface for each molecular gas. The first molecular gas can be trimethyl aluminum, titanium tetrachloride or diethyl zinc, and the second molecular gas comprises water vapor. Short dwell times prevent the photoresist from flowing while serving to speed up the photoresist enhancement process.

Abstract: A processing system is disclosed, having an electron beam source chamber that excites plasma to generate an electron beam, and an ion beam source chamber that houses a substrate and also excites plasma to generate an ion beam. The processing system also includes a dielectric injector coupling the electron beam source chamber to the ion beam source chamber that simultaneously injects the electron beam and the ion beam and propels the electron beam and the ion beam in opposite directions. The voltage potential gradient between the electron beam source chamber and the ion beam source chamber generates an energy field that is sufficient to maintain the electron beam and ion beam as a plasma treats the substrate so that radio frequency (RF) power initially applied to the processing system to generate the electron beam can be terminated thus improving the power efficiency of the processing system.

Abstract: Internal components of plasma reactors are composed of a toleratable, ceramic filled plasma-useful polymer such as a high temperature engineering thermoplastic, preferably a polyamideimide or polybenzimidazole. The parts exhibit a low erosion rate upon exposure to plasma at low pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating a metal part from a ceramic part, which are joined at a connecting face within a modular hybrid component, especially of a gas turbine. The method includes said component being subjected to a reducing atmosphere in a gaseous process at elevated temperatures to dissolve the connection between said metal part and said ceramic part, especially by dissolving the ceramic part itself.

Abstract: Methods provide for post processing at least one flexible glass sheet with the step of providing the glass sheet with an initial shape. The method then further includes the step of flexing the glass sheet into a secondary shape from the initial shape. The method then further includes the step of post processing the glass sheet while biasing the glass sheet into the secondary shape. The method then still further includes the step of releasing the glass sheet to at least partially return to the initial shape.

Abstract: A contact apparatus of a circuit breaker is disclosed. The contact apparatus has an outer carrier, an inner carrier, one or more contact fingers pivotally mounted to the inner carrier, a cam lever pivotally mounted to the outer carrier, and a cam and cam profile formed on respective ones of the cam lever and inner carrier. Circuit breakers and electrical contact assemblies having the contact apparatus, and methods of operating the contact apparatus and electrical contact assemblies are disclosed, as are other aspects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum bulb (1) including a sealed chamber (4), two electrical contacts (7, 7?) and a dielectric coating (12) which covers the outer surface of the chamber (4). This coating (12) includes at least two layers, an overmoulding layer (14) made of a synthetic material and an intermediate layer (13) made of silicone interposed between the outer surface of the chamber (4) and the overmoulding layer (14). According to the invention, the intermediate layer (13) is discontinuous and localised on the metal portions of the chamber (4) so as to cover at least partially the outer surface of the metal portions, where the silicone of the intermediate layer (13) includes hollow bodies, where these hollow bodies are compressible, and have a skin made of a thermoplastic material. The invention also relates to a switchgear including at least one such vacuum bulb (1), in particular a circuit-breaker pole.

Abstract: An electric switch is disclosed which includes a housing module housing a movable contact and a stationary contact having a contact portion to be contacted by the movable contact . The stationary contact can include a mounting portion, which mounting portion can be positioned closer to the centre of the housing module than the contact portion of the stationary contact.

Abstract: A multi-instruction switch for enhancing electrical insulation is provided. The multi-instruction switch includes a housing, a common pin and a switching pin set. The housing comprises an accommodating space which includes a conductive elastic plate moving back-and-forth and a support rack therein. The conductive elastic plate includes a normal connection section and a switching connection section. The support rack includes a limiting track. The common pin is normally in electrical contact with the normal connection section in the housing. The switching pin set includes a first pin having a contact section and a second pin having a trigger section. The limiting track includes a first insulation plate, a second insulation plate, and an insulation space between the first and second insulation plates. As such, the present invention enhances the insulation effect by the first and second insulation plates and the insulation space located at the limiting track.

Abstract: A submerged arc welding system includes a robot having a first arm connected to a second arm, and at least one wire supply. A welding torch is connected to a first end of the second arm of the robot. A wire motor is mounted to a second end of the second arm of the robot. The wire motor moves wire from the wire supply along a wire path to the welding torch. The system further includes a flux supply and a flux delivery system configured to move flux from the flux supply along a flux path to the welding torch.

Abstract: A system and method for metalworking using a vacuum to evacuate particulate matter, smoke, excess gas, and molten metal from a work area. The vacuum system has a vacuum head and a vacuum nozzle. A bracket establishes pivotal and slidable couplings between the welding head and the vacuum head. The vacuum nozzle has a support surface for being rested on a surface of a workpiece to support the vacuum head and the welding head. A flow of liquid can be applied to the work area defined by the vacuum nozzle and the welding head to provide cooling and to prevent deleterious overheating and particulate matter accumulation. A V-shaped canal, potentially with a depression in each face thereof, can communicate across a support surface of the vacuum nozzle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a coating or of three-dimensional structural elements on substrate surfaces which is/are formed by TiAl, Said coating/Said three-dimensional structural elements is/are manufactured by laser build-up welding. The procedure is followed in the method in accordance with the invention that titanium and aluminum are supplied into the region of influence of at least one laser beam in wire and/or band form in a pure or alloyed form in each case as a single wire or a single band. They are melted by the thermal input and in this respect the materials are mixed with one another. The coating or three-dimensional structural elements are thereby formed with TiAl on the substrate surface.

Abstract: A material joining end effector generally includes a first arm, an optics assembly, a clamp, and a second arm. The first arm elongated along a longitudinal axis. The optics assembly is configured to focus an energy beam. The clamp is movably coupled to the first arm, the clamp being configured to move along a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The second arm is rotationally coupled to the first arm, the second arm being configured to rotate relative to the first arm. The clamp is configured to removably couple the optics assembly to the first arm to allow the optics assembly to be decoupled from the first arm.

Abstract: An electrode is provided for use in a plasma arc torch. The electrode includes a body having an elongated forward portion and a ring-shaped aft portion. The forward portion is configured to provide an electrically conductive path from the distal end to the proximal end. The forward portion comprises a first conductive material. The ring-shaped aft portion, defining a hollow center, is configured to substantially surround a portion of the forward portion when the forward portion is located inside of the hollow center. The aft portion includes a pneumatic reaction region for receiving a biasing flow of a pressurized gas. The aft portion comprises a second material. In some embodiments, the first conductive material is the same as the second material.

Abstract: A laser cutting machine capable of producing focal points with the same size comprises a working platform, a pen housing, and a beam expander. The pen housing is movably provided on the working platform for receiving laser beams from a laser tube to cut an article provided on the working platform. The beam expander is provided in a laser beam output path between the laser tube and the pen housing, so that the laser beams are output after passing sequentially through the beam expander and the pen housing, wherein the beam expander is provided movably on the working platform, and the displacement of the beam expander is changed with the displacement of the pen housing, so as to produce focal points with the same size after the laser beams are output.

Abstract: A welding carriage traveling with a welding torch mounted thereon includes: a carriage body; and a torch supporting part disposed between the front and rear ends of carriage body and supporting a tip of the welding torch in a state of positioning on a side surface side of the carriage body and facing diagonally downward. The torch supporting part includes a torch swinging unit and a weaving unit. The torch swinging unit includes a torch swinging mechanism which swings the tip of the welding torch in a forward and rearward direction of the carriage body, and thereby moves tip close to the welding line. The weaving unit includes a weaving mechanism which operates so as to integrally rotate a unit case and a torch mounting bar of the torch swinging unit about a screw, thereby to cause the welding torch to perform a weaving operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a welding device (1), comprising a connection (27) for a welding torch (7) for performing a welding process, a power source (2) for supplying the welding torch (7) with a welding current, a control device (4) and an input/output device (18), formed by a touch screen (21) and connected to said control device (4), for setting/displaying parameters, functions and the like. In order to make the welding device (1) as easy to operate as possible and allow parameters to be changed quickly on the touch screen (21), the control device (4) is designed for the sequential and circumferential setting/display of parameters in a main area (28) of the touch screen (21), wherein the settable parameter is displayed emphasised in the centre of the main area (28).

Abstract: An electric arc welding system for depositing weld metal along a groove between two edges of a metal workpiece where the system contains a first power supply and a second power supply, each providing a welding waveform to respective welding electrodes. The positive output terminals of both power supplies are coupled to the same contact tip and the negative output terminal of one of the power supplies is not coupled to the workpiece.

Abstract: An arc-welding method in welding by repeating a short circuit and an arc. When the sign of opening of the short circuit is detected, the welding current is reduced from a first current value at the detection of the sign to a second current value, which is lower than the first current value. When the opening of the short circuit is detected, a pulse current having a peak value higher than the first current value is supplied at a plurality of times in the arc period. This suppresses porosities and spatters when galvanized steel sheets are welded.

Abstract: Composite electro-spark electrodes, along with methods of their use in an electro-spark deposition process, are provided. The composite electro-spark electrode can include an electrode tip that is mechanically and electrically attached to a shank. The shank comprises a resistive material, and the electrode tip comprises a metal, with the metal of the electrode tip being less electrically resistive than the resistive material of the shank. Additionally, the metal of the electrode tip can be more thermally conductive than the resistive material of the shank.

Abstract: A wind sensor has a housing and a wind detection element, which is rotatably mounted on the housing and is formed by a wind wheel having a cup-star including a plurality of cups, wherein at least one ohmic heating element is incorporated in the wind wheel. Structures are provided for transferring energy between the housing and the ohmic heating element rotating with the wind wheel. The structures can include a primary coil arranged in the housing and a secondary coil arranged in the wind wheel, wherein the secondary coil is connected to the ohmic heating element. The plurality of cups of the wind wheel are each mounted by way of flat webs, wherein the webs extend into the cups and divide the cups into two regions, and the at least one heating element is embedded in the webs and extends into the region of the cups.

Abstract: A food plate warming device warms a plate prior to serving so that food on the plate remains heated when served and throughout a meal. The device includes a shelf coupled to a rack such that the shelf extends between lateral sides of the shelf. Electrical contacts are coupled to the shelf. Respective heating elements extending into and through plates such that the heating element heats a surface of the plate when the heating element is actuated. The heating element of each plate is engageable to an associated pair of the electrical contacts when the plate is positioned on the shelf wherein the heating element is actuated.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and apparatus for visual lamp failure detection in a processing chamber, such as an RTP chamber. Visual feedback is facilitated through the use of a wide-angle lens positioned to view lamps within the process chamber. The wide-angle lens is positioned within a probe and secured using a spring in order to withstand high temperature processing. A camera coupled to the lens is adapted to capture an image of the lamps within the process chamber. The captured image of the lamps is then compared to a reference image to determine if the lamps are functioning as desired.

Abstract: A plasma system includes a plasma arc torch, a cylindrical tube and an eductor. The plasma arc torch includes a cylindrical vessel having a first end and a second end, a first tangential inlet/outlet connected to or proximate to the first end, a second tangential inlet/outlet connected to or proximate to the second end, an electrode housing connected to the first end such that a first electrode is (a) aligned with a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical vessel, and (b) extends into the cylindrical vessel, and a hollow electrode nozzle connected to the second end of the cylindrical vessel. The cylindrical tube is attached to the hollow electrode nozzle and aligned with the longitudinal axis, the cylindrical tube having a side inlet and a radio frequency coil disposed around or embedded within the cylindrical tube. The eductor is attached to the cylindrical tube and aligned with the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A heating element, in particular a heating element for inductive heating, having an electrically conductive material which can be introduced into a magnetic field, produced by alternating current, of an induction coil, characterized in that the electrically conductive material is divided into a plurality of individual material sections, which are spaced apart from one another in electrically nonconductive fashion and are connected to form a closed conductor network by electrically conductive connecting elements.

Abstract: The induction coil unit for heating a component that is rotationally symmetrical relative to an axis (7), in particular a tool holder (5), comprises a plurality of coils (19) arranged about the axis (7) of the tool holder (5) with pole elements, which are movable radially with respect to the axis (7), which are connected to one another by a common yoke ring (17). Upon excitation of the coils (19) with alternating current, the latter produce a magnetic flux running in the peripheral direction in the tool holder (5) for the inductive heating of the tool holder (5). The induction coil unit (1) can be moved in an oscillating manner by means of a drive (87) in the direction of the axis (7), the pole elements (21) moving in an oscillating manner along the tool holder (5). An induction coil unit of this type is in a position to heat a comparatively large region of the tool holder (5) despite a comparatively small energy requirement and comparatively small dimensions.

Abstract: Systems and methods include directing limited frequencies of microwave signals toward target molecules, driving a motion of the target molecules to impact molecular recognition. In one implementation, a microwave spectra associated with the rotational modes of a target molecule is obtained. From peaks in the spectra, a mode of molecular movement is identified and a microwave signal profile is generated for driving a motion of binding portions of the molecule associated with the identified mode. Microwave signals are generated based on the signal profile for output by antennas. For example, the microwave signals can be can be used to impede the binding of quorum sensing molecules by receptors of P. aeruginosa. In one implementation, the antennas can be placed in a catheter for placement in a patient. In another implementation, the antennas can be placed in a sleeve or other device for use adjacent to the skin of a patient.

Abstract: A microwave processing apparatus is provided with an oscillator, a power amplifier, a heating chamber that accommodates an object to be heated, a power feeder which is disposed on a wall surface of the heating chamber, which receives an output transmitted from a microwave generator and which radiatively feeds the microwave into the heating chamber, and a power detector that detects the power reflected from the power feeder to the power amplifier. The microwave processing apparatus determines a plurality of points of heating frequencies by using top several points of minimum point frequencies of the reflected power, and performs frequency hopping heating within a predetermined unit time.

Abstract: A cup or plate for heating food or beverages is disclosed. The cup/plate contains a heating component, which may keep consumable goods, such as food and beverages at a desired temperature. An insulated external layer may be placed between the heating component and the external portion of the cup/plate. A wireless power receiver may be coupled to the heater component to receive an electrical power source and transfer it to the heater component. A transmitter element may form pockets of energy at the location of the different receivers to be used as power sources.

Abstract: A stackable microwave covers including a first food cover that includes a top wall for supporting a first food item and having a particular shape that has a first area, one or more side walls slanted at an outward angle from beneath the top wall, wherein a top of the one or more side walls defines a second area that is smaller than the first area, wherein a bottom edge of the one or more side walls defines a substantially similar shape to the particular shape of the top wall and has a third area greater than the second area and less than the first area, and wherein the top wall and the one or more side walls form a first cavity for positioning a second food item.

Abstract: A lightweight cargo container and methods of use, assembly, and repair are disclosed herein. Individual panels, frame components, base, and joints may be customized with composite materials to further improve strength-to-weight ratio. Some embodiments provide for a simplified manufacturing and assembly of cargo container, through standardization, while improving cost, time-to-produce, durability, and strength-to-weight ratios. The embodiments described herein provide a significant weight savings for all cargo containers, modern present-day composite containers included.

Abstract: A blow molded container including (A) a layer containing an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer as a principal component, in which the layer (A) contains an unsaturated aldehyde, and the content of the unsaturated aldehyde in the layer (A) is 0.01 ppm or more and 100 ppm or less. The unsaturated aldehyde (II) is preferably an unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde. The unsaturated aldehyde (II) is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of crotonaldehyde, 2,4-hexadienal and 2,4,6-octatrienal. The layer (A) preferably contains a conjugated polyene compound, and the content of the conjugated polyene compound in the layer (A) is preferably 0.01 ppm or more and 1,000 ppm or less.

Abstract: A multi-piece box base includes at least two base members releasably attached to each other. Each base member includes three upright sides and a flat bottom wall from which, in an alternating manner, bars extend and in which recesses are defined. The bars of one bottom wall meet and interlock with the recesses of the bottom wall of the second, opposing, base member and fasteners are used to strengthen the structural connections between bars and recesses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage system for storing devices including: a frame for demountably supporting multiple carry cabinets, each carry cabinet being adapted to receive a device, characterised in that, said devices can be inserted or removed through a port in their respective carry cabinet while said multiple carry cabinets are mounted on the frame, and said devices can be transported in their respective carry cabinets when each of said carry cabinets are demounted from the frame.

Abstract: A container of a multilayered structure comprising an inner layer and an outer layer of a low-density polyethylene, and an intermediate layer that includes a gas-barrier resin layer and adhesive layers, wherein the adhesive layers contain an acid-modified polyethylene and a propylene resin, the propylene resin being contained in an amount of 0.5 to 10% by weight in the adhesive layers. The container is obtained by using decreased amounts of resins without impairing properties of the containers.

Abstract: In a fuel cap provided with a breather mechanism, a cap openably and closably covers a fuel filler of a fuel tank. The cap includes a breather passage for communication between the inside and the outside of the fuel tank. The breather passage is provided with a breather valve mechanism and a resonator chamber as a silencing mechanism. The breather mechanism is a valve having a spring capable of retaining a pressure within the fuel tank up to a predetermined pressure.

Abstract: A cover assembly has a plurality of covers that are movable between an open and closed position to cover access openings in a base. The assembly includes a locking assembly for locking one or more of the covers in the closed position. The locking assembly includes a locking tab on the base that has two locking apertures. One locking aperture receives a lock to overlie a front face of each of the covers to prevent the covers from opening. A second locking aperture is oriented to mate with an aperture in a locking tab on one of the covers to lock the cover in a closed position while allowing the other cover to open independently of the other. In another embodiment, one cover has a flange that overlies at least a portion of the other cover so that locking one of covers prevents both covers from being opened.

Abstract: The invention is generally applicable to a container. More specifically, the invention is applicable to a container for the collection, storage and transport of waste and refuse material, such as food grease generated by restaurants, schools, hospitals, grocery stores, hotels and other institutions that generate waste food grease.

Abstract: A storage device includes a box-shaped case having an opening; an opening/closing body opening and closing the opening; a guide device extended along a predetermined straight line on a side wall of the case; a slider supported in the guide device slidably along the straight line; an arm extending from the opening/closing body, supported in the slider rotatably around a predetermined axis line, and having a first gear around the axis line; and a rack extended in the side wall parallel to the straight line, and engaged with the first gear. When the opening/closing body rotates around the axis line relative to the case, the first gear and the rack are engaged with each other so that the opening/closing body moves along the straight line together with the slider.

Abstract: An opening feature for a flexible laminate membrane having a metal foil layer sandwiched between first and second structures is formed by a first score line through a thickness of the first structure but not breaching the metal foil layer, and a second score line through a thickness of the second structure but not breaching the metal foil layer, the first and second score lines together encompassing a removable panel portion of the flexible membrane.

Abstract: The bottle cap, this invention, is designed to be suitable for the container necks of different size. As recommended, the bottle cap with two connection sections may be assembled in the container necks showing the different sizes of 26.78 MM and 28.0 MM.

Abstract: Connector assembly and methods usable to block fluid flow therethrough. The connector comprises a female hub having an axial bore, internal threads, and an internal shoulder. The hub is adapted to connect to a fluid container, valve, or conduit and to receive a male connector adapted to block fluid flow through the connector assembly. The male connector comprises external threads and a face comprising a front seal adapted to engage the shoulder. The face comprises a ring-shaped surface adapted to contact the shoulder and form a fluid seal. The face comprises an outer seal that is positioned outwards from the ring-shaped surface and adapted to engage a circumferential surface of the hub. Embodiments of the current invention relate to fluid connectors and methods usable to form a sealed fluid connection between a female connector and a male connector, wherein the male connector comprises an axial bore extending therethrough.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an automotive filler cap with excellent low adhesion property. The present invention relates to an automotive filler cap configured to be attached to a filler opening of an automobile, the automotive filler cap including a gasket configured to seal the filler opening by being pressed against the filler opening, the gasket being made of a composition that contains a fluororubber and a fluororesin, the fluororesin being precipitated on the surface of the gasket, the fluororesin comprising a copolymer that contains a polymerized unit based on tetrafluoroethylene and a polymerized unit based on hexafluoropropylene.

Abstract: A closure that includes a top panel and a skirt extending downwardly from a peripheral edge of the top panel is provided. The skirt terminates in a plurality of spaced thread engagement flanges for engaging the thread of the neck of a container. The closure includes a polymer-filled channel which connects the top panel to the skirt. When engaged with the threaded neck of a container, the neck is forced into the channel and engaged by the polymer so that the channel and polymer provide lateral rigidity to the neck. This rigidity prevents the neck from deflecting from the forces resulting between the threads and thread engagement lugs when the forces therebetween are increased to the level required to adequately seal the closure to the container.

Abstract: A package includes a container and a closure. The container includes a body formed to include a product-storage region adapted to store products therein and a brim coupled to the body and formed to include a mouth opening into the product-storage region. The closure is coupled to the brim of the container by melting a portion of the closure together with a portion of the brim to block access to the products stored in the product-storage region.

Abstract: Floatation device used to house beverages above water surface that the user is occupying. The main body will be made from polyethylene or copolymer foam, with connector arms made of plastic attached to additional floatation balls (made of polyethylene or copolymer foam) all intended to keep the beverage holder above the water surface. Device will be able to attach to consumer to allow for the consumer to float without the device floating away in the water.

Abstract: [Problem] The present invention addresses the problem of reducing the burden on a cook of stirring the contents of a cooking utensil for heating a liquid. [Solution] A cooking utensil for heating comprising a bottom surface and an essentially cylindrical side wall, wherein at least one protrusion and/or groove extending obliquely upward from below is formed on the inside surface of the side wall, whereby convection produced in the liquid as a result of said liquid being introduced into the cooking utensil for heating and being heated is slanted in an oblique direction on the inner surface of the side wall because of the projections or grooves, and the liquid is rotated in such a way as to swirl, and as a result the liquid can be stirred without the cook having to stir manually.

Abstract: A collapsible travel tumbler is described. The tumbler consists of a collapsible container made of flexible material. The collapsible container is then inserted through a rigid collar, on the top edge of which the collapsible cup sits. A lid with a sealable drinking hole is then screwed onto the collar, providing a complete and secure closure of the collapsible tumbler. When not in use the collapsible container can be collapsed into the housing created by the combination of the collar and the lid for easy storage and transport.

Abstract: A laminated sheet construction for use in product packages has a substrate layer onto which there is laminated a transparent solid plastic film with an exposed surface having a transparent thermosetting adhesive coating. The surface beneath the coating may be printed with text and/or graphics which is visible through the film and adhesive. A container for a product may be directly affixed to the adhesive surface. Panels of the laminated substrate may be bonded together for increased strength or for capturing the flange of a container which can project through a window in one of the panels while displaying printing on the other panel through the window.