Abstract: Thermal chemical vapor deposition coated articles and thermal chemical vapor deposition processes are disclosed. The article includes a substrate and a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating on the substrate. The thermal chemical vapor deposition coating includes properties from being produced by diffusion-rate-limited thermal chemical vapor deposition. The thermal chemical vapor deposition process includes introducing a gaseous species to a vessel and producing a thermal chemical vapor deposition coating on an article within the vessel by a diffusion-rate-limited reaction of the gaseous species.

Abstract: A film deposition apparatus for sequentially supplying reaction gases, which mutually react, into a chamber to deposit a film on a substrate includes a turntable rotatable and including a concave portion on an upper surface, a bottom portion of the concave portion having a through hole, a substrate supporting member attachable to and detachable from the concave portion, an upper surface of the substrate supporting member mounting the substrate, a lower surface of the substrate supporting member having a first protruding portion, a drive mechanism moving up and down the turntable and revolving the turntable, a lid member located lower than the turntable, an upper surface of the lid member having a second protruding portion, and a control unit revolving the turntable to cause the first protruding portion to contact the second protruding portion and cause the substrate supporting member to be spun a predetermined angle relative to the turntable.

Abstract: An improved protective layer is provided for PECVD graphite boats for receiving wafers and for transporting the wafers in or through PECVD coating systems, in particular in the photovoltaics industry. A more homogeneous antireflection layer on silicon substrates is achieved by virtue of the PECVD boat of graphite being provided with an electrically conductive hard material coating of at least boron carbide (B4C).

Abstract: A method of forming a material layer includes providing a substrate into a reaction chamber, providing a source material onto a substrate, the source material being a precursor of a metal or semimetal having a ligand, providing an ether-based modifier on the substrate, purging an inside of the reaction chamber, and reacting a reaction material with the source material to form the material layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aluminum compound represented by general formula (I). The present invention also relates to a thin film-forming raw material that contains this aluminum compound. In general formula (I), R1 and R2 each independently denote a straight chain or branched alkyl group having 2-5 carbon atoms, and R3 denotes a methyl group or ethyl group. It is preferable for R1 and R2 to be ethyl groups. This compound has a low melting point, exhibits satisfactory volatility, has high thermal stability, and is suitable for use as a raw material used to form a thin film by a CVD method.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a showerhead is provided. In one embodiment, a showerhead for a semiconductor processing chamber is disclosed. The showerhead includes a body comprising a plurality of plates made of a dieletric material and having a plurality of holes formed therethrough, and a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer disposed in between the plates at different locations in the body.

Abstract: A metalized plastic article and a method for selectively metallizing a surface of a plastic substrate are provide. The metalized plastic article includes a plastic substrate and a metal plating layer formed on the surface of the plastic substrate. At least a surface layer of the plastic substrate covered by the metal plating layer is formed by a plastic composition. The plastic composition includes a base resin and a doped tin oxide. A doping element of the doped tin oxide is at least one selected from a group consisting of cerium, lanthanum, fluorine and tantalum. The metalized plastic article of the present disclosure has a good light absorption performance and a high chemical plating activity.

Abstract: Better bonding of the plating materials, thru the elimination of the diffusion zone.

Abstract: Provided is a method for obtaining a chemical conversion coating-treated zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy-plated steel sheet having extremely excellent in corrosion resistance and adhesiveness to a resin coating film. The method is for treating the surface of a zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy-plated steel sheet with a metal surface treatment agent, in which the metal surface treatment agent contains a compound (A) having a zirconyl ([Zr?O]2+) structure, a vanadium compound (B), a titanium fluorocomplex compound (C), an organic phosphorus compound (Da) containing a phosphoric acid group and/or a phosphonic acid group, an inorganic phosphorus compound (Db), a specific aqueous acrylic resin (E), and an oxazoline group-containing polymer (F) as a curing agent, each in a predetermined amount, and the pH of the metal surface treatment agent is 3 to 6.

Abstract: A coating including a multilayer film, which includes a multi-layered structure including layers of the type I and layers of the type II. The layers of the type I are metal nitride with a chemical composition given by the formula Me11-aMe2aZI and the layers of the type II are a Mo-comprising material with chemical composition given by the formula Mo1-b-cSicBbZII or Mo1-b-cSicBb. Also described is a method for depositing the above mentioned coating.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for treatment of an electric submersible pump (ESP) power cable is described. A method of treating an ESP power cable includes wrapping an ESP power cable around a reel as the cable is removed from a production well to form cable layers, supporting the cable-wrapped reel horizontally above a tank, the reel supported on a shaft extending between actuatable support members, pumping treatment fluid into the tank, lowering the cable-wrapped reel partially into the tank by activating the actuatable support members such that a lower portion of the reel is submerged in the treatment fluid and an inner diameter of the cable-wrapped reel is fluidly coupled to the treatment fluid, rotating the reel around its central axis such that each portion of an outermost layer of the cable is submerged in the treatment fluid at least once to coat the ESP power cable.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for preventing corrosion, and lead and iron contamination in potable water piping systems comprising lead, non-electrically conducting, and/or iron pipes. A sacrificial/potential anode, made of a material, such as a metal or metal alloys less noble than iron, e.g., zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and/or alloys thereof, is electrically attached to the potable water piping system. Alternatively, an active cathodic corrosion prevention system may be used. The active cathodic corrosion protection system comprises an independent source of DC power, a voltage controller and a non-sacrificial or a sacrificial/potential grounding anode. The negative terminal of the voltage controller is connected to the potable water piping system. The interior surface of the lead and/or iron pipe is maintained at a voltage and/or potential above the reduction potential of the redox reactions between the disinfection chemicals and the interior surfaces of the lead and iron pipes.

Abstract: An oxyhydrogen generator comprises an electrolyser consisting of a plurality of electrolytic cells (1) covered by hermetically sealed housing. Each cell (1) comprises a chamber (2), forming an electrolytic bath where a plurality of alternating anodes (4.2) and cathodes (4.1) are housed, a metal screen (5) being mounted between the electrodes (4). Electrodes (4) are connected in series to a DC source, and the electrolytic baths of chambers (2) are interconnected via spillways (6). In the upper end of the housing, an inlet (7) is formed for charging cells (1) with electrolyte, connected to reservoir (8) for electrolyte and at least one outlet (12.1) for the discharge of the resultant oxyhydrogen gas from cells (1). The oxyhydrogen generator has a microprocessor module (9) for the control and management of the parameters of the electrolysing process.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a steam electrolysis cell of which current efficiency is high and by which hydrogen can be efficiently produced, and a method for producing hydrogen using the steam electrolysis cell. The steam electrolysis cell according to the present invention is characterized in comprising an anode layer, a cathode layer, and a proton conducting oxide electrolyte layer between the anode layer and the cathode layer, wherein the anode layer comprises a perovskite oxide, and the perovskite oxide comprises Ba and Co.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an electrode element having a valve metal substrate, a first catalyst component applied to said substrate, said first catalyst component suitable for evolving oxygen from an aqueous solution under anodic polarization, a second catalyst component suitable for generating chlorine dioxide from a chlorate solution in acidic environment; said first and second catalyst component being electrically insulated from each other. The inventions also concern an electrolytic cell having such an electrode element and a process for the generation of chlorine dioxide on a catalyst component an electrochemical cell comprising such an electrode element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrolyser for electrowinning of non-ferrous metals comprising a plurality of intercalated elementary cells, wherein each elementary cell is equipped with a device suitable for the detection of anomalies in the distribution of electric current to the respective anode.

Abstract: An insulation assembly is provided, including: a body of an insulating material with a lower surface configured to contact a sidewall an electrolysis cell; an upper surface generally opposed to the lower surface; and a perimetrical sidewall extending between the upper surface and the lower surface to surround the remainder of the body, the perimetrical sidewall including: an inner portion configured to face an anode surface of the electrolysis cell and provide a gap between the body and the anode surface of the electrolysis cell; wherein the body is configured to extend from the sidewall towards the anode surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to electroplating baths and methods for electrodepositing a dark chromium layer on a workpiece. The trivalent chromium electroplating baths comprise sulphur compounds and the methods for electrodepositing a dark chromium layer employ these trivalent chromium electroplating baths. The dark chromium deposits and workpieces carrying dark chromium deposits are suited for application for decorative purposes.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a corrosion-resistant article, where the article is conductive and subject to hydrogen uptake during electroplating of a coating. The method comprises electroplating a zinc/nickel coating on the article in an aqueous, basic plating solution containing zinc and nickel ions. The method uses an electrolyte in the form of a soluble hydroxide salt with the weight ratio of zinc ions to nickel ions in the solution being sufficient to provide the coating comprising from about 85% to about 95% by weight zinc, and about 5% to about 15% by weight nickel. The plating solution is substantially free of brightening agents which retard hydrogen bake-out.

Abstract: Disclosed are electrodeposition systems and methods wherein at least three electrodes are placed in a container containing a plating solution. The electrodes are connected to a polarity-switching unit and include a first electrode, a second electrode and a third electrode. The polarity-switching unit establishes a constant polarity state between the first and second electrodes in the solution during an active plating mode, wherein the first electrode has a negative polarity and the second electrode has a positive polarity, thereby allowing a plated layer to form on a workpiece at the first electrode. The polarity-switching unit further establishes an oscillating polarity state between the second and third electrodes during a non-plating mode (i.e.

Abstract: A method of moving interface processing of materials, the method comprising: providing a working material; providing an energy source adjacent to the working material; providing for relative controlled movement between the working material and the energy source; activating the energy source such that the energy processes the working material; moving the energy source and/or the working material relative to the other to control the amount of processing of the working material achieved by the energy. An apparatus for the moving interface processing of materials, the apparatus comprising: working material; an energy source adjacent to the working material; a means for providing for relative controlled movement between the working material and the energy source such that the amount of processing of the working material achieved by the energy from the energy source is controlled.

Abstract: A layered coating film according to the present invention includes a lower coat 30 including a first coloring material and a bright material, and an upper coat 20 superposed on the lower coat and including a second coloring material. The upper coat and the lower coat have similar colors. The refractive index of a film constituent of the lower coat other than the first coloring material is higher than the refractive index of a film constituent of the upper coat other than the second coloring material.

Abstract: A PZT precursor solution is used for forming a PZT film by a sol-gel method. The PZT precursor solution includes a solvent; a component that forms a crystal of PZT by crystallization, the component being dissolved in the solvent; and an element that inhibits crystal growth of PZT, the element being dissolved in the solvent.

Abstract: Li-containing scintillator compositions, as well as related structures and methods are described. Radiation detection systems and methods are described which include a Cs2LiLn Halide scintillator composition.

Abstract: An alumina substrate wherein an AlN layer is formed on a surface of the alumina substrate and a rare earth elements-containing layer and/or rare earth elements-containing regions is/are formed in the interior of the AlN layer or in the interface between the AlN layer and the alumina substrate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of encoding variation data for a population comprises receiving, by a variant encoding engine executing on a processor, information describing genetic variation of a population of individuals. The information comprises a plurality of variable sites within the reference genome of the population and the genotypes of a plurality of individuals in the population with respect to those variable sites. The method further comprises selecting an encoding strategy for the information based on the characteristics of the genetic variation across the population, and encoding the information according to the selected encoding strategy. In certain embodiments, selecting an encoding strategy may comprise determining the variability of a variable site within the population, and encoding information associated with the variable site based on the variability.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for rapidly and efficiently searching biologically-related data space. More specifically, the present invention provides methods for identifying bio-molecules with desired properties, or which are most suitable for acquiring such properties, from complex bio-molecule libraries or sets of such libraries. The present invention also provides methods for modeling sequence-activity relationships, including but not limited to stepwise addition or subtraction techniques, Bayesian regression, ensemble regression and other methods. The present invention further provides digital systems and software for performing the methods provided herein.

Abstract: Fibrous elements containing one or more fibrous element-forming materials and one or more polyethylene oxides, and methods for making same are provided.

Abstract: Multi-functional and high-performing fabric comprising a first layer of yarns woven to form the fabric wherein the yarns comprise at least one unitary graphene-based continuous graphitic fiber comprising at least 90% by weight of graphene planes that are chemically bonded with one another having an inter-planar spacing d002 from 0.3354 nm to 0.4 nm as determined by X-ray diffraction and an oxygen content less than 5% by weight. A majority of the graphene planes in such a continuous graphitic fiber are parallel to one another and parallel to a fiber axis direction. The graphitic fiber contains no core-shell structure, has no helically arranged graphene domains or domain boundaries, and has a porosity level less than 5% by volume, more typically less than 2%, and most typically less than 1% (practically pore-free).

Abstract: A method is for filling a fillable portion of a garment to be padded to obtain a padded garment, such as a garment or blanket. A cashmere fiber mass is fed towards a carding station. The cashmere fiber mass is mechanically opened and blended in the carding station by a carding machine to obtain a staple cashmere fiber. The staple cashmere fiber exiting from the carding station is fed towards a beating station. The staple cashmere fiber is cleaned in the beating station by cleaning air flow adapted to cross and inflate the staple cashmere fiber to remove residual impurities and dust from the staple cashmere fiber. The staple cashmere fiber exiting from the beating station is fed towards an injecting station and injected into the fillable portion by a pusher for introducing the staple cashmere fiber into the fillable portion to obtain the padded garment.

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Abstract: A woven fabric that includes a plurality of warp yarns and a plurality of stretch weft yarns. In one embodiment, all of the weft yarns have the same shrinkage ratio and same size of yarn count, and the repeat intersection points on the weft yarns are either 6×1 or 13×1. The weft yarns in the 6×1 pattern alternate with the weft yarns in the 13×1 pattern, with two 6×1 weft yarns followed by one 13×1 weft yarn. This results in a woven fabric that performs like a knitted fabric but with the look of woven denim when the warp yarns are indigo dyed.

Abstract: An artificial turf mat includes a backing and a plurality of protruding artificial grass blades divided into rows and connected to the backing. The mutual distance between successive blades in a row is substantially equal to the distance between adjacent rows and is at least 10 mm. The backing and the blades may be formed and mutually connected by weaving. A method for forming an artificial turf mat includes supplying a backing material, supplying an artificial turf material, forming a backing from the backing material, and connecting blades of the artificial turf material divided into rows to the backing. The blades may be connected to the backing such that their mutual spacing in a row is substantially equal to the mutual distance between adjacent rows and is at least 10 mm.

Abstract: A universal hand loom kit includes a peg board with an array of holes. Long pegs are provided each configured at one end to be releasably inserted into one of the holes in the peg board and having an exposed length when mounted on the peg board within the range of 2?-4? or approximately 50 mm-102 mm. Short pegs are provided each configured at the one end to be releasably inserted into one of the holes in the peg board and having an exposed length when mounted on the peg board less than the length of the long pegs. A shuttle stick, a long needle weaver, a short tapestry needle and a comb are included. The kit can be used to create two dimensional woven tapestry-type products and three dimensional embellishments such as flowers, pompoms, tassels and fringes.

Abstract: A stereoscopic weft knitted fabric for vamp is provided in the present invention. The stereoscopic weft knitted fabric for vamp includes a puffy layer and a knit layer. The puffy layer is composed of a first wire which is wider than 900 Denier. The knit layer includes a first knit layer and a second knit layer disposed on the opposite sides of the puffy layer. A flat area and a stereoscopic area are respectively defined on the knit layer, wherein the flat area surrounds the stereoscopic area.

Abstract: A protective textile sleeve and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve has a flexible, tubular wall of braided yarns. At least some of the yarns are provided as a plurality of monofilaments and at least some of the yarns are provided as a plurality of multifilaments. The plurality of multifilaments are braided in a plurality of separate bundles. Each of the bundles includes at least two multifilaments. The monofilaments are embedded into the multifilaments during the braiding process to lock the multifilaments in an “as braided” location to prevent shifting of the multifilaments during application and during use, thereby enhancing the abrasion resistance of the sleeve wall.

Abstract: A process for forming a high loft, nonwoven web is disclosed. The process includes introducing a single molten polymer to a die having a plurality of nozzles. Emitting the molten polymer through the nozzles to form a plurality of filaments. Using air streams to facilitate movement and drawing of the filaments. Directing the filaments, which are transformed into fibers, towards a pair of heated moving surfaces. The pair of heated moving surfaces forming a convergent passage having an entry and an exit. Depositing the fibers into the entry of the convergent passage and routing the fibers between the pair of heated moving surfaces in a machine direction to form a high loft, non-woven web. The web having a fiber size distribution of from 0 ?m to about 15 ?m with at least about 25% of the fibers being above 4 ?m.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a spunbond nonwoven from endless filaments of a thermoplastic synthetic resin has a spinneret for spinning the filaments in a filament-travel direction into a spinning zone and a monomer aspirator downstream of the spinneret and having two vacuum intake ports flanking the spinning zone zone, horizontally confronting each other, and each extending transversely to the direction opposite one another. Suction means connected to the two ports withdraws gas through both the vacuum intake ports. The suction and/or the ports are set up to vary the flow through the vacuum intake ports such that substantially more gas flows through one of the ports than through the other.

Abstract: An apparatus for making a spunbond nonwoven from monofilaments of thermoplastic synthetics has a spinneret for spinning and emitting the filaments in a travel direction, a cooler downstream of the spinneret for cooling the spun filaments, and a stretcher downstream of the cooler for stretching the filaments. An intermediate passage extending in the travel direction between the cooler and the stretcher has upstream and downstream converging passage sections. The upstream passage section in the travel direction of the filaments having a shorter length than the downstream passage section in the travel direction of the filaments. A ratio BE/BA of an inlet width BE to an outlet width BA of the upstream passage section is 1.5 to 5.5. A ratio of an inlet width bE, to an outlet width bA, of the downstream passage section is 1 to 4.

Abstract: A washing method comprising: suspending and washing laundry in a washing liquid that is supplied to a laundry tub; agitating and washing the laundry with a baffle in the washing liquid at a liquid level that is lower than a liquid level of the washing liquid that is supplied to the laundry tub during the suspending and washing of the laundry; and increasing or decreasing a liquid level of the washing liquid continuously between the suspending and washing of the laundry and the agitating and washing of the laundry while the laundry tub is spinning.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance for treating laundry according to an automatic cycle of operation and including a cabinet defining an interior, an imperforate tub located within the interior and having a peripheral wall with an upper portion and a bottom end closed by a base, and a structural support provided within the interior adjacent at least a portion of the imperforate tub.

Abstract: A door-lock for household appliances, comprising: a casing having an opening through which it is intended to be inserted a hook connected to the door of the appliance, a cam articulated to the casing and rotatable between an open door position and a closed door position, wherein the insertion of the hook in the casing rotates the cam from the open door position to the closed door position, a locking mechanism including a locking pin movable between an unlocking position and a locking position, a main switch switchable between an open position and a closed position, wherein said locking pin in the unlocking position prevents the closure of the main switch, and a hook sensing mechanism including a hook sensing pin movable between a disengaged hook position and an inserted hook position, wherein said hook sensing pin cooperates directly with said main switch and prevents the closure of the main switch in the disengaged hook position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a twin laundry machine, more particularly, to a twin laundry machine configured to control mutual motor operations of one or more laundry machines provided therein not to be overlapped with each other, in case the one or more laundry machines are put into operation to perform washing. The present disclosure also relates to a twin laundry machine of which a motor for driving a drum has an improved heat radiation function, more particularly, to a twin laundry machine which includes a sub-washing machine with a smaller size than a normal washing machine and frequent exposure to high temperature usage environments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a washing machine including an air-stream guide configured to guide a rotating air-stream generated by rotation of the drum toward the spray opening. The washing machine having the circulation apparatus can prevent water or bubbles remaining in the tub and the pump room from flowing into the inside of the drum along the circulation path of the circulation apparatus, due to a pressure difference made between the center area and the outer area of the tub during spin-drying in which the drum rotates at high speed.

Abstract: A laundry drying apparatus, in particular dryer or washing machine having drying function, has: a cabinet, a control unit (4) adapted to control a laundry drying cycle according to at least one drying program, a drum (18) rotatably arranged within the cabinet for receiving laundry to be dried, a drying air channel (20) adapted at least to guide drying air into the drum (18), and a heater unit (6) arranged at or in the drying air channel (20) and being adapted to heat the drying air. The heater unit (6) has two or more heating levels. A temperature sensor unit is adapted to detect the temperature of the drying air and to provide at least one temperature signal to the control unit (4). The control unit (4) is adapted to control the heater unit (6) to heat the drying air at a selected one of the two or more heating levels.

Abstract: A composition improves mechanical strength (e.g., impact resistance and flexural strength), and achieves improved mass productivity by reducing a situation in which a strand fuzzes during extrusion. The composition includes a conjugated diene-based polymer (A), fibers (B), and a thermoplastic resin (C), the composition including the conjugated diene-based polymer (A) in a ratio of 0.05 to 30 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (C), and including the fibers (B) in a ratio of 3 to 150 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic resin (C), wherein the conjugated diene-based polymer (A) includes at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxysilyl group and an amino group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a highly functional surface-modified fibrous material with high added value, to which a novel functionality is imparted while making use of the characteristics inherent in the fibrous material, by modifying the surface of a natural fibrous material derived from an animal or a plant, or of a synthetic fiber; and a surface-modified fibrous material thereby obtained. The method of manufacturing a surface-modified fibrous material according to the invention includes attaching an inorganic material on the surface of a fibrous material by a sol-gel reaction, while allowing the fibrous material to move via an air stream. Preferably, an atmospheric-pressure low-temperature plasma is further applied to the surface of the fibrous material on the surface of which the inorganic material has been attached, while allowing the fibrous material to move via an air stream.

Abstract: A napped leather-like sheet is used that includes a fiber base material including a non-woven fabric of ultrafine fibers and an elastic polymer, wherein the napped leather-like sheet has a surface including a napped region including the ultrafine fibers that have been napped, and a plurality of unnapped regions including the ultrafine fibers that have been thermally welded and laid down, the unnapped regions being surrounded by the napped region and present discontinuously, a total area of the unnapped regions accounts for 5 to 30% of an area of the surface, and Y/X is 0.7 to 1.5, where X represents an average nap length of the napped ultrafine fibers and Y represents an overall average length of averages of widths, orthogonal to a longitudinal direction, of the unnapped regions.

Abstract: Methods for spinning, weaving, and finishing fabric and/or cloth containing cotton fibers are disclosed. The methods of the invention are performed at lower ambient, solution and/or working temperatures than is previously known in the art. The reduced temperature processing improves various qualities of the resulting textile products and fabrics and lowers costs of operating the processing facility.

Abstract: Provided is a steel cord for reinforcing a rubber article which can further improve cut resistance when applied to a tire while maintaining the amount of steel to be used. A steel cord for reinforcing a rubber article comprising: one core strand 11 having a two-layered layered-twisted structure formed by twisting a plurality of steel filaments 1; and a plurality of sheath strands 12 having a layered-twisted structure formed by twisting a plurality of steel filaments 2, wherein the sheath strands are twisted around the core strand. A ratio dc/ds of a diameter dc of a sheath filament constituting the sheath of the core strand to a diameter ds of an outermost layer sheath filament constituting the outermost layer sheath of the sheath strand is more than 1.25 and not more than 1.50.