Abstract: Provided is a magnetron source, which comprises a target material, a magnetron located thereabove and a scanning mechanism connected to the magnetron for controlling the movement of the magnetron above the target material. The scanning mechanism comprises a peach-shaped track, with the magnetron movably disposed thereon; a first driving shaft, with the bottom end thereof connected with the origin of the polar coordinates of the peach-shaped track, for driving the peach-shaped track to rotate about the axis of the first driving shaft; a first driver connected to the first driving shaft for driving the first driving shaft to rotate; and a second driver for driving the magnetron to move along the peach-shaped track via a transmission assembly. A magnetron sputtering device including the magnetron and a method for magnetron sputtering using the magnetron sputtering device are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for continuous coating of substrates, in which the substrates are transported continuously through a deposition chamber and, at the same time, measures are adopted for reducing parasitic deposits as well as possible. Likewise, the invention relates to a corresponding device for continuous coating of substrates.

Abstract: A deposition apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of reactors; a plurality of gas supply units connected to the plurality of reactors; and a plurality of plasma supply units connected to the plurality of reactors. Each of the plasma supply units includes: a plasma power supplier; a plurality of diodes connected to the plasma power supplier; and a reverse voltage driver connected to the plurality of diodes through respectively corresponding switches.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electroless nickel plating bath suitable for application in plating on plastic processes. The plating bath is free of hazardous substances such as lead ions and ammonia and allows deposition of nickel phosphorous alloys on plastic substrates at plating temperatures not higher than 55° C. Furthermore, the deposition of copper from an immersion type copper plating bath onto the nickel phosphorous coatings require no activation step which results in less process steps and less waste water production.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, there is provided a composite structural body including a base material; and a film-like structural body formed on a surface of the base material by causing an aerosol to impinge on the base material, the aerosol including fine particles dispersed in a gas, a distance between an end part of the film-like structural body and an outermost part closest to the end part of a portion of the film-like structural body having a film thickness equal to an average film thickness of the film-like structural body as viewed perpendicular to the surface being 10 times or more of the average film thickness.

Abstract: The present inventive concepts provide a liquid composition for etching a metal containing copper. The liquid composition may include hydrogen peroxide in a range of about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % and a buffer solution in a range of about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt %. The buffer solution may include citrate. The liquid composition may have a pH in a range of about 4.0 to about 7.0.

Abstract: An immersion wand device for immersion into a receptacle containing an aqueous metal halide salt solution includes an elongated housing having a handle at a first end and an immersion head at a second end, at least two iridium-coated electrodes each disposed at a distance from one another within the immersion head, a control module to control application of electricity to cause the electrodes to be oppositely charged, and a sensor in communication with the control module for determining a concentration of free available chlorine in the aqueous metal halide salt solution. The control module controls the application of electricity to the electrodes in a manner to perform electrochemical activation (ECA) of the aqueous metal halide salt solution in the receptacle to create an ECA product solution and wherein the distance between the at least two electrodes is automatically adjustable during ECA in response to a measurement by the sensor.

Abstract: A pyrophosphate-containing bath for the cyanide-free deposition of copper alloys on substrate surfaces, comprising a reaction product of a secondary monoamine with a diglycidyl ether, is described. The electrolyte bath is suitable for the galvanic deposition of glossy white, even and uniform copper-tin alloy coatings.

Abstract: A wiring board includes a first insulating layer; and a coil formed on the first insulating layer and including a first magnetic layer formed on the first insulating layer and formed by a plating layer, a coil portion formed on the first magnetic layer, a second insulating layer formed on the first insulating layer to cover the first magnetic layer and the coil portion, and a second magnetic layer formed on the second insulating layer and formed by a plating layer.

Abstract: A thin film deposition apparatus and a thin film deposition method using an electric field are provided. The thin film deposition apparatus includes: a first substrate; a plurality of electrodes in a 2D arrangement on the first substrate; and a solution provided on the plurality of electrodes and in which charged nanoparticles are distributed, wherein the charged nanoparticles are selectively deposited on at least a part of the plurality of electrodes by independently applying a voltage to each of the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: In a processing system for electroplating semiconductor wafers and similar substrates, the contact ring of the electroplating processor is removed from the rotor of the processor and replaced with a previously deplated contact ring. This allows the contact ring to be deplated in ring service module of the system, while the processor continues to operate. Wafer throughput is improved. The contact ring may be attached to a chuck for moving the contact ring between the processors and the ring service module, with the chuck quickly attachable and releasable to the rotor.

Abstract: In an extraction tank, a plating solution containing rare earth metal ions is treated with an extracting solution of an extractant in a water-insoluble organic solvent. Extraction treatment is carried out by atomizing the extracting solution through a lower nozzle into the plating solution in the tank lower zone, and atomizing the plating solution through an upper nozzle into the extracting solution in the tank upper zone, for thereby bringing the plating solution in contact with the extracting solution to extract rare earth metal ions from the plating solution into the extractant for removal.

Abstract: A composite cord includes a rubber core and a rubber sheath surrounding, at least in part, the rubber core. A formulation of the core is different from that of the sheath. The rubber core includes at least one diene elastomer and more than 30 phr of a filler A. The filler A includes nanoparticles having a weight-average size of less than 500 nm. The rubber sheath includes at least one diene elastomer, from 0 to less than 30 phr of a filler A?, and more than 70 phr of a filler B. The filler A? includes nanoparticles having a weight-average size of less than 500 nm. The filler B includes microparticles having a weight-median size of greater than 1 ?m.

Abstract: A coupling device for positioning elements for warp yarns, comprising a male coupling part (1) with a head (8) which, when elastically deformed, can be introduced into a female coupling part (11) via a passage (13) and assumes a larger transverse dimension beyond said passage, so that the head is detained there and the coupling parts (1), (11) are coupled. Beyond this passage (13), the female coupling part (11) comprises an axially displaceable uncoupling body (16) with an opening (17), so that the head can be introduced into this opening (17) and be deformed in the process to such an extent that it can be introduced into the passage (13) in order to uncouple the coupling parts.

Abstract: A sewing machine includes a carriage, a storage portion, a display portion, and a control device. A plurality of types of an embroidery frame is configured to be removably mounted on the carriage. The embroidery frame is capable of holding a work cloth. The carriage is capable of moving the embroidery frame parallel to two intersecting axes. The storage portion is configured to store a plurality of sizes of the work cloth that respectively correspond to the plurality of types of the embroidery frame. The display portion is configured to display information relating to at least sewing. The control device is configured to read, from the storage portion, the sizes of the work cloth that respectively correspond to the types of the embroidery frame. The control device is also configured to cause the display portion to display the sizes of the work cloth that have been read.

Abstract: A stitch distribution control system for a tufting machine for controlling placement of yarns being fed to the needles of the tufting machine by yarn feed mechanisms to form a desired pattern. A backing material is fed through the tufting machine at an increased stitch rate as the needles are shifted according to calculated pattern steps. A series of loopers or hooks engage and pick loops of yarns from the needles. The yarn feed mechanisms further can be controlled so that selected loops of yarns can be back-robbed so as to be hidden from view in the finished patterned tufted article.

Abstract: A clothing iron configured to operate from a motor vehicle power supply having a port to electrically connect to a removable DC cable with a cigarette lighter plug. The clothing iron has an improved arched hand grip having a primary gripping member with a contouring arch extending from a first end of the primary gripping member to a second end of the primary gripping member, a secondary gripping member with a contouring arch extending from a first end of the secondary gripping member to a second end of the secondary gripping member. The gripping members are pivotally connected to a fulcrum point. A primary housing is connected to an end of the primary gripping member. At least one thermally conductive plate is connected to the primary housing. A secondary housing is connected to an end of the secondary gripping member. A capturing structure is connected to the secondary housing.

Abstract: An odor removal assembly comprising a flexible bag that, when open, allows a user to place items into the bag's interior, and when closed, prevents a user from placing items into the interior of the bag. The bag may include a fastening mechanism for closing the bag. The assembly includes an ozone generator that generates ozone and expels the ozone through a conduit that extends between an outlet of the ozone generator and the interior of the bag. The assembly may also include an ozone destruction catalyst for removing ozone from the interior of the bag. In various embodiments, the odor removal assembly includes an automatic shutoff system for preventing the ozone generator from generating ozone gas if: the ozone level exceeds a pre-determined level outside of the bag, if the ozone level exceeds a pre-determined level within the interior of the bag, and/or if the bag is open.

Abstract: A method to make pulp adapted for forming a corrugated medium, the method includes: cooking chips in a cooking vessel using a caustic carbonated pulping soda/caustic (SC) cooking liquor injected into the cooking vessel; fiberizing the chips discharged from the cooking vessel to form a pulp, and removing lignin from the pulp or oxidizing lignin in the pulp by injecting oxygen (O2) into the fiberized pulp.

Abstract: A selective removal chlorine and phosphorus that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolyzis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

Abstract: A selective removal of metal and its anion species that are detrimental to subsequent hydrothermal hydrocatalytic conversion from the biomass feed prior to carrying out catalytic hydrogenation/hydrogenolyzis/hydrodeoxygenation of the biomass in a manner that does not reduce the effectiveness of the hydrothermal hydrocatalytic treatment while minimizing the amount of water used in the process is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving strength and retention in the manufacture of paper. According to the invention, a composition containing microfibrillated cellulose is provided in a fiber suspension, and from 0.1 to 10 w-% of microfibrillated cellulose by mass of the fiber suspension is added to improve the strength and retention of the product to be formed. In addition, the invention relates to a corresponding paper product.

Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing a fiber for use in manufacturing products including providing a feedstock including fiber derived from edible fruit of a plant. An agent that degrades pectin may be applied to the feedstock to form a feedstock mixture. The feedstock mixture may be agitated, and solution including the fiber from the feedstock mixture may be removed. The fiber may be isolated from the solution.

Abstract: Processes disclosed are capable of converting biomass into high-crystallinity nanocellulose with low mechanical energy input. In some variations, the process includes fractionating biomass with sulfur dioxide or a sulfite compound and water, to generate cellulose-rich solids and a liquid containing hemicellulose and lignin; and mechanically treating the cellulose-rich solids to form nanofibrils and/or nanocrystals. The total mechanical energy may be less than 500 kilowatt-hours per ton. The crystallinity of the nanocellulose material may be 80% or higher, translating into good reinforcing properties for composites. The nanocellulose material may include nanofibrillated cellulose, nanocrystalline cellulose, or both. In some embodiments, the nanocellulose material is hydrophobic via deposition of some lignin onto the cellulose surface. Optionally, sugars derived from amorphous cellulose and hemicellulose may be separately fermented, such as to monomers for various polymers.

Abstract: A method of producing water-disintegrable paper, including: using a base-paper supplied with no water to emboss the base-paper sheet in a non-wet state to form a bulking unit, made up of a plurality of uneven elements, on the base-paper sheet; supplying the water-soluble binder to the base-paper sheet from outside of a face of the base-paper sheet after the embossing process to impregnate the water-soluble binder into the base-paper sheet; drying the base-paper sheet after the binder impregnation process; folding the base-paper sheet after the drying process; and supplying an aqueous chemical and/or a crosslinker to the base-paper sheet before or after the folding process to impregnate the aqueous chemical into the base-paper sheet.

Abstract: Texture curing machine for the subsequent treatment of freshly produced concrete layers, in particular concrete pavements, of a specified width, comprising a machine frame supported by ground-engaging units, where working devices are attached at the machine frame in a stationary fashion or movable transverse to the working direction, and the working devices comprise texturing devices for applying a texture into the not yet hardened surface of the concrete layer and/or spraying devices for discharging a curing agent, said working devices acting on the concrete layer in longitudinal direction or in transverse direction to the working direction, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: that the working devices for applying either a texture or a curing agent comprise both a working device acting in longitudinal direction and stationary in operation and a working device movable to and fro across the width of the concrete layer, where each is alternately transferable from a resting position into an

Abstract: In an automotive road milling machine (1) for milling ground surfaces (3), with a machine frame (2), a milling drum (4) with a quick-change system arranged at the machine frame (2) in a drum housing (11), a driving device (6) for driving the milling drum (4), a reduction gear (8) arranged between the driving device (6) and the milling drum (4), where the milling drum (4) is arranged between drum housing walls (12,13) of the drum housing (11) running orthogonally to the axis of rotation of the milling drum (4), where the quick-change system is provided with a basic drum body (14) and at least one milling tube element (10) capable of being pushed onto the basic drum body (14), where the drum housing wall (13) opposite the drive-side drum housing wall (12) is easily removable for the quick exchange of alternatively usable milling tube elements (10), it is provided for the following features to be achieved: the housing (9) of the reduction gear (8) is attached to the machine frame (2) in a torsionally rigid fashi

Abstract: A pavement marker module for use for enhancing or replacing line striping and other applications such as crosswalks, parking lots, bridges, barriers, and specialty applications at street intersections. The pavement marker module having housing containing a light source, a light guide optically coupled to the light source for directing light, an energy storage system for storing electrical current and for supplying electrical current to the light source, and a charging system for generating electrical current for recharging said energy storage system.

Abstract: A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.

Abstract: A snowthrower that, in one embodiment, includes a chute rotation control mechanism that permits manual rotation of a directional chute about a chute axis via one-handed input. The mechanism may have a chute rotation lever having a proximal end attached to the directional chute, the lever extending radially from the chute axis to terminate at a distal end, wherein a handle is provided at or near the distal end, the handle having a handle axis parallel to the chute axis.

Abstract: A method for installing a self-supporting tower at a sea bed. An anchoring mechanism (32) is installed on the bed. A float (18) and a tubular pipe (68) are submerged and then driven towards the bed (12) to attach to one of the ends (72) of the anchoring mechanism (32), while the float (18) is fastened to the other (70) of the ends keeping the pipe (68) vertical above the anchoring mechanism (32). The tubular pipe (68) and the float (18) are supplied separately. The float (18) is kept submerged at a distance away from the anchoring mechanism (32). The tubular pipe (68) is suspended from the float via the other (70) of the ends of the pipe.

Abstract: A refuse compactor, comprising a machine frame, transportation devices, a drive motor, a driver's cab which is arranged on the machine frame, and an air intake device with at least one intake opening, wherein the air intake device is arranged in the forward direction behind the driver's cab and extends at least partly over the rear side of the driver's cab up to the roof of the driver's cab in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A stabilizing support for a downspout extension includes an engagement portion that has a first axis and a second axis. The stabilizing support also includes an attachment portion that is connected to the engagement portion for securing the engagement portion relative to a surface. The attachment portion allows the engagement portion to be secured in one of two orientations, with one of the first axis and the second axis generally perpendicular to the surface.

Abstract: A device having a hydraulic drive for civil engineering work has least one shaft that can be rotated by a hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor is operated by fluid of a hydraulic circuit that is supplied by a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic motor has a changeable displacement, and means for changing the volume stream are provided. A sensor for measuring the fluid pressure is disposed in the hydraulic circuit, and is connected with a control and regulation unit, by way of which the displacement of the hydraulic motor is adjustable, and by way of which the means for a change in the volume stream can be turned on. The control and regulation unit is set up so that in the event of a pressure drop in the hydraulic circuit, a reduction in the displacement of the hydraulic motor as well as a reduction in the volume stream is brought about.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piling apparatus for pile assembly comprises at least one walled pipe (26), a clamping frame (29) having a clamping mechanism to link to a walled pipe (26) which has been inserted into the earth, a pressing stand (24) linked to the clamping frame (29), pressing cylinders (35) having one end linked to the base of pressing stand (24), another end linked to a holding clamp (18).

Abstract: A method of installing a support pile when refusal is encountered comprising the steps of: side drilling a ground surface proximate to a support pile to a predetermined embedment depth; thereby creating a void; driving the support pile to a predetermined embedment depth; and backfilling the void using a suitable filler material.

Abstract: A mobile digging and backfill system for removing and collecting material above a buried utility. The system comprises a mobile chassis, a collection tank mounted to the chassis, a water pump mounted to the chassis for delivering a pressurized liquid flow against the material for loosening the material at a location, a vacuum pump connected to the collection tank so that an air stream created by the vacuum pump draws the material and the fluid from the location into the collection tank, and at least one backfill reservoir mounted to the chassis for carrying backfill for placement at the location.

Abstract: A work vehicle cab includes a floor, a ceiling, a left supporting member, a right supporting member, a front panel, a front panel reinforcement member, a front-left pillar, and a front-right pillar. The ceiling is arranged above the floor. The left supporting member extends upward from the front section of the floor. The right supporting member extends upward from the front section of the floor. The front panel is arranged between the left supporting member and the right supporting member. The front panel reinforcement member, arranged above the front panel, extends in a left-right direction and connects the left supporting member and the right supporting member. The front-left pillar extends from the front section of the ceiling to the front panel reinforcement member. The front-right pillar extends from the front section of the ceiling to the front panel reinforcement member.

Abstract: The construction machine includes a floor plate, a seat and a control box provided on the floor plate, a support plate having an end portion, in a left-right direction, configuring a supporting end portion, on which the control box is mounted, a second slide rail that extends in a front-rear direction and is attached to a lower surface side of the support plate, and a reinforcing block that extends in a direction crossing the second slide rail in a plan view. The reinforcing block has a portion extending toward an end surface of a supporting end portion from a position in an area of the second slide rail in a plan view, and the portion being attached to the supporting end portion of the support plate.

Abstract: A hydraulic working machine has an assist electric motor connected to an engine and a hydraulic pump. The emissions of air pollutants in the exhaust gas from the engine are minimized regardless of fluctuations in the load torque of the hydraulic pump. A specific revolution speed suitable for reducing the emissions of air pollutants is stored, and an engine is controlled using the specific revolution speed as a target revolution speed. The absorption torque of a hydraulic pump is subjected to high-pass filtering whereby a high-frequency component devoid of a trend component is obtained. Target assist torque is computed from the high-frequency component, and the assist electric motor is subjected to power running/generation control accordingly. A specific output torque range suitable for reducing the emissions of air pollutants is stored, and the target assist torque is corrected so that the trend component does not exceed the specific output torque range.

Abstract: A reader writer (communication device) executes at least one of reading identification information stored in an IC tag and writing the identification information to the IC tag. The reader writer includes: a wireless control circuit that generates output for communication; a temperature sensor (temperature detector) that detects a temperature in an environment in which an RFID chip, balun, filter circuit, power amplifier, and coupler (elements for forming the wireless control circuit) are used; a temperature judging unit that judges whether or not the environment in which the element is used falls within a usable temperature range of the element based on the temperature detected by the temperature sensor; and a wireless power supply controller that suppresses a supply of power to the wireless control circuit when the temperature judging unit judges that the element is not in the environment within the usable temperature range.

Abstract: An intake screen assembly including an intake member, a screen support member, and a screen member coupled to the screen support member. The screen member may be formed from a material, such as copper-nickel, that is different from a material, such as stainless steel, used to form the intake member and/or the screen support member. The intake screen assembly may include corrosion protection members for preventing contact between the components of the screen assembly that are formed from dissimilar materials. The assembly may be formed by coupling the screen support member to the intake member, and coupling the screen member to the screen support member.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device including a body having at least one waterway, a valve assembly in fluid communication with the at least one waterway, the valve assembly including a movable valve member configured to control the flow of water through the at least one waterway and a stem operably coupled to the moveable valve member for movement therewith, and a handle coupled to the stem for movement therewith. A magnetically attractive element is supported by one of the handle and the stem, and at least one magnet is supported by the other of the handle and the stem that is configured to magnetically attract the magnetically attractive element to couple the handle to the stem.

Abstract: A powered hygiene shower spray system is provided. The system has a slide bar housing adapted for mounting to a shower chamber substrate. A moving head or spray nozzle is provided that is movable along said slide bar housing. A hose is in fluid communication between a water supply and the spray nozzle when the spray nozzle is moveably present. A control panel accepts user input as to a parameter of the spray nozzle. A drive mechanism is provided for moving the spray nozzle without user manual manipulation of the spray nozzle.

Abstract: A diaphragm type flush valve for use with toilet devices such as urinals and water closets that includes a valve member, a diaphragm, a guide member extends downwardly from the diaphragm, and a disk positioned on top of the diaphragm. The disk is threadably attached to the guide member and functions to secure the diaphragm, the disk, and the guide member into the valve member. The disk includes a rigid body made of a composite material and a seal member made of an adhesive and a thin layer of rubber, with the seal member having a portion on an upper surface of the disk for sealing contact with a relief valve. The disk also includes a plurality of spaced protrusions and inwardly directed on its upper surface in order to add accuracy and stability to the diaphragm assembly.

Abstract: An improved odor extracting apparatus and system are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments provide an exhaust vacuum for a toilet with associated venting installed through existing walls, windows, ceilings, or other outlets. The exhaust apparatus suctions air and aerosol particles from the toilet bowl to prevent lingering odor in the restroom and areas proximate to the restroom. Embodiments of the disclosed odor extractor are installed either independently of the toilet seat or incorporated in the toilet seat manufacturing process. Exemplary models fit any make of toilet seat and are interchangeable between toilet seats. The disclosed odor extractor is low in both noise and vibration.

Abstract: A toilet system comprising an ultra-low flush toilet, the toilet having a cistern, a bowl including a rim comprising a channel adapted to receive water from the cistern or a flushing device upon flushing of the toilet, the channel having a plurality of apertures therein through which water entering the channel from the cistern or the flushing device flows into the bowl, and wherein a greater concentration of the apertures per unit length of the rim is provided in an area of the rim positioned over a region of the bowl that requires additional water for cleaning, the toilet further comprising a toilet outlet through which waste material is discharged from the toilet, a waste material collection vessel in fluid communication with the toilet outlet via a toilet outlet conduit, the waste material collection vessel having a collection portion adapted to collect at least a portion of the waste material discharged from the toilet and a discharge portion through which at least a portion of the waste material in the c

Abstract: A method of making a nonwoven wet laid aerogel blanket is provided. The aerogel blanket can exhibit improved thermal conductivity, lower corrosivity, lower dust production and a uniform structure. The blanket can be made from an aerogel floc that is formed from a slurry of aerogel particles.

Abstract: Improved isolation flooring systems, and methods for their use are disclose for protecting a payload, such as heavy or delicate equipment (such as laboratory or computer equipment), from damage due to vibrations, such as seismic vibrations. In preferred embodiments, the invention is drawn to methods of isolating heavy and/or sensitive objects from the full acceleration of seismic vibrations.

Abstract: A thermal barrier panel with selectable phase change materials includes a thermal panel and a plurality of containers movably positioned within the thermal panel to correspond to a heat load at a corresponding ambient temperature. Each of the plurality of containers includes a plurality of receptacles that include a plurality of different phase change materials. Each of the plurality of different phase change materials absorbs thermal energy produced by heat from the heat load at a corresponding ambient temperature. Each of the plurality of different phase change materials are positioned in a corresponding receptacle within a corresponding container, and each of the plurality of receptacles in a corresponding container include one of the plurality of different phase change materials. Corresponding ones of the plurality of receptacles are movably positioned to place a corresponding phase change material in facing relation to the heat load based upon the corresponding ambient temperature.