Work Surface Shields, Masks Or Protectors Patents (Class 118/504)
  • Patent number: 7559991
    Abstract: A system for applying a coating to an engine valve and curing the coating using infrared radiation includes a spraying device, an infrared oven, and a movable track. A plurality of engine valves is transported through the system on the movable track. The spraying device applies a protective coating composition on a portion of the engine valves. The coating composition has a high emissivity value that allows the coating to be rapidly and efficiently cured as the coated engine valves travel through the infrared oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: High Performance Coatings, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Burton, Jeffrey C. Holm, James M. Yates
  • Patent number: 7556837
    Abstract: An apparatus for coating implantable medical devices, such as stents, and a method of coating stents using the apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a barrier or barriers for isolating an area of the stent on which a composition for coating a stent is applied. Two coating compositions can be applied simultaneously to a stent by separate nozzles on different sides of a barrier. Cross-contamination of the compositions is prevented by the barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Syed F. A. Hossainy
  • Patent number: 7553374
    Abstract: In the present invention, a gas flow restraining ring facing corner portions of the front face of a substrate horizontally held on a substrate holding unit and movable up and down, is set to a predetermined height in accordance with a coating treatment. Then, a coating solution containing a coating film forming component and a solvent is applied to the front face of the substrate and spread into a thin film state by a so-called spin coating method, and thereafter the substrate is rotated at a high speed so that the coating solution is dried. In this case, it is possible to control fresh gas flow from above the substrate to decrease the difference in evaporation rate of the solvent between the coating solution on the corner portions of the substrate and the coating solution inside them, thus enabling the coating treatment uniform within a plane on the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Masahito Hamada, Fumio Hirota, Shinji Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20090158999
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method for an integrated circuit comprising a multi-layer stack and a corresponding integrated circuit. In the method a first layer is deposited on a substrate in a plasma deposition process in a plasma chamber using a first reaction gas having at least one first gas component which is introduced at a first flow rate into the chamber. Thereafter a second layer is deposited in situ on the first layer in the plasma deposition process in the plasma chamber using a second reaction gas having at least one second gas component which is introduced at a second flow rate into the chamber. In a switching transition period from the first to the second flow rate a transition layer including a gradual composition transition from the first to the second layer is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: QIMONDA AG
    Inventor: Mirko Vogt
  • Publication number: 20090151630
    Abstract: In a method of preparing and using an aperture mask, a temperature of an aperture mask is increased to a first, mounting temperature (T1), whereupon the size of the aperture mask increases according to its coefficient of thermal expansion (CTEam), until at least one dimension thereof is of a first desired extent. The temperature of a frame is also increased to T1, whereupon the size of the frame grows according to its coefficient of thermal expansion (CTEf), which is lower than CTEam. The aperture mask is fixedly mounted to the frame at T1. The frame mounted aperture mask is then used for depositing a material on a substrate at a deposition temperature T2 that is less than T1, whereupon the frame holds the shadow mask in tension with the one dimension at a second desired extent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: ADVANTECH GLOBAL, LTD.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Marcanio, Jeffrey W. Conrad
  • Publication number: 20090145650
    Abstract: A screen mask according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mask member in which a print pattern is formed to print a conductive bonding material onto a mounting substrate. The mask member includes a first print area in which a conductive bonding material is printed onto the mounting substrate so as to have a first thickness, and a second print area in which the conductive bonding material is printed onto the mounting substrate so as to have a second thickness that is thicker than the first thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Kenichi NISHIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20090139449
    Abstract: Preparing a stencil mask comprising a silicon thin film in which an opening for selectively irradiating charged particles to a semiconductor substrate is provided and whose irradiation surface on which the charged particles are irradiated is implanted with an impurity, and selectively irradiating charged particles to the semiconductor substrate using the stencil mask which is opposingly arranged on the semiconductor substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Kyoichi Suguro, Takeshi Shibata, Kazuyoshi Sugihara, Kouji Matsuo
  • Publication number: 20090110831
    Abstract: A method of spraying a component involves disposing a component near a spray coating device. The component has a first mating feature that is formed as part of the component. A first mask is disposed over a portion of the component and has a second mating feature. The first mating feature is resiliently connected to the second mating feature. The component is then sprayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Frank W. Mase, Christopher W. Strock
  • Patent number: 7524537
    Abstract: A system for applying a sprayed coating includes a spray mechanism operative to spray a liquefied coating material; a target system including a rotatable spray target wheel; and one or more device-holding fixtures configured to be mounted onto the spray target wheel without requiring either an unattached threaded fastener or a locking pin. Preferred embodiments of the system are configured for thermal spray application of Tamper Resistant Coatings (TRCs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: White Electronic Designs Corporation
    Inventors: Curtis Wayne Anderson, Lenard Reeves, Bjarne Heggli, Thomas William Dowland, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090092754
    Abstract: A film formation method is provided for masking a part of a surface of an object and subsequently forming a film, by a chemical vapor deposition method, on a surface on which a film should be formed that is an exposed part of the surface of the object. The film formation method includes, upon film formation in a reaction chamber, masking the object by using a mask having a gas path formed therewithin and vents connecting the gas path with an outer surface of the mask, and controlling concentration distribution of raw material substances in the reaction chamber so that a film formation rate in the surface on which a film should be formed is constant by discharging or attenuating raw material gases, using the gas path within the mask, supplied to a surface which is covered with the mask and on which no film is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Masahiro Watabe
  • Publication number: 20090061119
    Abstract: Drop cloth systems include drop cloths having edge supports extending along two opposite edges of the drop cloths for preventing folding of the opposite edges along which the edge supports extend. Extending between the edge supports is at least one spring strip having the property of being substantially straight when unwound to maintain the drop cloths substantially spread out on the surface area to be protected. Also the spring strips have the property of being windable to permit the drop cloths to be rolled up from one of the opposite edges along which the edge supports extend for easy storage and transportation when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Richard K. Bukovitz, John L. Scott, SR., Michael L. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20090056625
    Abstract: A shielding member applicable in a deposition apparatus is provided. The shielding member includes a base metal and an adhesion promoter layer arc-sprayed on the base metal, wherein adhesion promoter layer has a thickness gradient increasing from an upper end of the shielding member to a lower end of the shielding member. More preferably, no adhesion promoter layer is formed in the upper 10 cm of the shielding member, adjacent to a target layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Chee-Mong Loo, Yao-Hung Liu
  • Publication number: 20090053422
    Abstract: A masking fixture for use in a coating process includes a first fixture plate for supporting a first work piece, a second fixture plate spaced from the first fixture plate for supporting a second work piece, and at least one spacer secured between the first fixture plate and the second fixture plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Thomas E. Lang
  • Publication number: 20090025864
    Abstract: A masking composite including an aluminum foil layer, a paper fiber layer, and an adhesive layer disposed between the aluminum foil layer and the paper fiber layer. The masking composite is sufficiently pliable to wrap around a component having an irregular contour without the need for taping the masking composite to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventor: Randy N. Fox
  • Patent number: 7481909
    Abstract: A plating apparatus includes a plating bath, a member provided in the plating bath and a moving device. The member is configured to cover a surface to be plated. A moving device is configured to relatively move the member or the surface to change an area of the surface covered by the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: IBIDEN Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toru Nakai, Satoru Kawai, Hiroshi Niwa, Yoshiyuki Iwata
  • Patent number: 7476277
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved stencil/screen print quality is disclosed. The stencil or screen assists in application of a printable material onto a substrate, such as an adhesive to a semiconductor die of a semiconductor wafer during a lead-on-chip (LOC) packaging process. In one embodiment, the stencil includes a coating applied to at least one surface of a pattern of the stencil or screen to retard running of the printable material onto the surface. In another embodiment, the stencil or screen includes a second coating applied to at least one other surface of the pattern to promote spreading of the printable material onto the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Tongbi Jiang, Chad A. Cobbley, John VanNortwick
  • Publication number: 20080280054
    Abstract: A coating film forming apparatus that holds a substrate upon a spin chuck and forms a coating film by supplying a chemical liquid upon a top surface of said substrate comprises: an outer cup provided detachably to surround the spin chuck; an inner cup provided detachably to surround a region underneath the substrate held upon the chuck; a cleaning nozzle configured to supply a cleaning liquid for cleaning a peripheral edge part of the substrate, such that the cleaning liquid is supplied to a peripheral part of a bottom surface of the substrate; a cutout part for nozzle mounting, the cutout part being provided to the inner cup to engage with the cleaning nozzle; and a cleaning liquid supply tube connected to the cleaning nozzle, the cleaning nozzle being detachable to the cutout part in a state in which the cleaning liquid supply tube is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Nobuhiro OGATA, Hiroichi Inada, Taro Yamamoto, Akihiro Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 7448694
    Abstract: A rim and hubcap protector is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the rim and hubcap protector includes a housing and a plurality of protector sections rotatably carried by the housing. The protector sections are capable of deployment between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: LaVern Bentley
  • Patent number: 7445697
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining a workpiece against a workpiece holder are described. A flexible member can be used to provide a substantially uniform force to securely retain the workpiece, which can allow the workpiece to be consistently positioned in a process module. In one detailed embodiment, a barrier to fluid entry is formed between the workpiece and a ring for retaining the workpiece against a workpiece holder. This provides a reliable seal during fluid processing to prevent fluid from reaching the underside of a workpiece. In various embodiments, the workpiece holder can be used to align a workpiece in a process module or to hold one or more workpieces in a configuration that allows for higher throughput.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: NEXX Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Keigler, John Harrell, Zhenqiu Liu, Qunwei Wu
  • Patent number: 7442258
    Abstract: A shadow mask for uniformly forming an organic luminescent layer of an organic electroluminescent device is disclosed. The shadow mask includes a plurality of striped slots aligned in one direction, the striped slots having a plurality of inclined surfaces formed on each side thereof. Due to a step difference, the inclined surfaces prevent shadows from occurring, thereby uniformly forming the organic luminescent layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chang Nam Kim
  • Patent number: 7438764
    Abstract: A spray assembly for applying a fluid material to a surface includes a first spray bar and a second spray bar, each of which is mounted for movement along an axis. Each spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles, each of which is associated with a valve that can be opened or closed. Each nozzle is adapted to dispense a fluid material in a defined spray pattern onto the surface. The nozzles are spaced along the length of the spray bar to which they are attached and disposed above the surface so that the spray pattern from any nozzle on a spray bar does not overlap the spray pattern of a longitudinally adjacent nozzle. The assembly also includes a source of fluid material, and a fluid circuit through which fluid material may be supplied to each of the nozzles. Components of the assembly are also provided for intercepting at least a portion of the spray from a nozzle of the second spray bar to prevent the spray pattern from such nozzle from overlapping with the spray pattern from a nozzle of the first spray bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Bearcat Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: F. Ken Hill
  • Publication number: 20080248203
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a profiled masking article and method of masking a substrate to be treated or painted that provides a feathered or soft edge between painted and unpainted areas. The masking article described herein may be used as a single strip, or as multiple strips, placed side by side, wherein a strip is removed between treatments of different types. This allows successive treatment layers to completely cover previous layers, thus avoiding defects resulting from exposed layers of material. In an embodiment, the present disclosure is directed to a masking article comprising: at least one elongate body (12), said body (12) having a top surface, a bottom surface and at least two lateral surfaces, wherein at least a portion of said body comprises an adhesive material; and a generally planar top portion (14), connected to the body along at least one surface, said top portion (14) having a microstructured surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin M. Eliason, Jeffrey R. Janssen, Larry R. Lappi, Larry A. Meixner, Michael J. Moszer
  • Patent number: 7413610
    Abstract: A method for hard-material coating or heat treatment of the blade airfoils of blisks for gas turbines provides for partial heat-insulation and cooling of the other blisk parts during the respective process to prevent their properties from being changed by the high temperatures. The apparatus required for this method comprises two or more cooling plates (5 to 7) which are thermally insulated on their outer surfaces and include supporting flanges (20) which heat-conductively locate the blade platforms (3) of the blisks (1). Radially extending cooling medium channels (16) are provided in the cooling plates connected to a cooling medium source to continually apply cooling medium to the inner surfaces of the supporting flanges and the blade platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
    Inventor: Rainer Mielke
  • Publication number: 20080188054
    Abstract: Methods for fabricating polysilicon resistors or silicon diffused resistors and mask structures for use in said methods. In one example embodiment, a method of fabricating a resistor includes forming an insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate, forming a polysilicon pattern on the insulating layer, and implanting impurity on the polysilicon pattern through an impurity implantation mask. The mask includes one or more blocking patterns at a predetermined interval in a first direction. Each blocking pattern has a length in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The length is longer than a width of the polysilicon pattern in the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: DONGBU HITEK CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Min KIM, San Hong Kim
  • Patent number: 7407552
    Abstract: A method of creating an air barrier on both sides of an innerliner splice on the inside surface of a green tire when a bladder release lubricant is being applied thereto to prevent contamination of the splice. High pressure air is directed through air nozzles on both sides of the innerliner splice just prior to and during the application of the lubricant. A pressure sensor detects high or low air pressure during the creation of the air barriers to stop the spray of lubricant should either situation be detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory M. Hawkins, Dan S. Shipley
  • Publication number: 20080178801
    Abstract: A process kit comprises a shield and ring assembly positioned about a substrate support in a processing chamber to reduce deposition of process deposits on internal chamber components and an overhang edge of the substrate. The shield comprises a cylindrical band having a top wall that surrounds a sputtering target and a bottom wall that surrounds the substrate support, a support ledge, a sloped step, and a U-shaped channel with gas conductance holes. The ring assembly comprises a deposition ring and cover ring, the cover ring having a bulb-shaped protuberance about the periphery of the ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Cristopher Mark Pavloff, Ilyoung Hong
  • Publication number: 20080176000
    Abstract: The invention relates to a masking system for masking a cylinder bore (2) of a combustion engine (3) during a thermal coating procedure including a masking body (4) which can be placed during the thermal coating of a first cylinder (5) of the combustion engine (3) in the cylinder bore (2) of a second cylinder (7) to cover a cylinder wall (6) of the second cylinder (7). In this arrangement the masking body (4) is designed in such a way that a flow gap (10) of predeterminable breadth can be set between the masking body (4) and the cylinder wall (6) of the second cylinder (7) for the production of a flow (8) of a fluid (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Sulzer Metco AG
    Inventors: Christian Bohnheio, Gerard Barbezat
  • Publication number: 20080145540
    Abstract: Some embodiments include an apparatus comprising a spray head to spray a substrate, the substrate having a region to be sprayed and a region to be masked, the two regions separated by a boundary, and a mask having channels, the mask located between the spray head and the substrate. In an embodiment, the mask further has a lip to prevent flux overspray from falling onto a substrate below. In an embodiment, flux overspray removal is assisted with a vacuum system. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Sabina Houle, Joel Williams
  • Publication number: 20080145521
    Abstract: A substrate processing system includes a source unit configured to supply a deposition material to a substrate, a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate to receive the deposition material, a shadow mask comprising a frame that includes two opposing arms; and a crossbar configured to be mounted to the two opposing arms. The frame and the crossbar define a plurality of openings that allow the deposition material supplied by the source unit to be deposited on the substrate. A transport mechanism can produce relative movement between the shadow mask and the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: G. X. Guo, K. A. Wang
  • Publication number: 20080145541
    Abstract: A flux spray head, a mask, and an integrated circuit substrate are arranged in a flux spray station to reduce flux overspray during a spraying operation. A support element within the spray station is used to align the substrate with the mask and spray head. A portion of the mask contacts the substrate along a boundary between a region to be sprayed and a region to be masked. The flux spray head sprays the substrate while a portion of the mask is in contact with the boundary of the region to be masked. In an embodiment, the mask may comprise one or more replaceable non-stick stencil elements and associated springs to press the stencil elements against the substrate. Each stencil element may have a wall to contact the substrate along a portion of the boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Joel Williams, Sonny J. Randall, Steven B. Roach, Sabina J. Houle
  • Publication number: 20080134969
    Abstract: A powder coating cabin for a powder coating installation comprises a flat floor section arranged horizontally or inclined, and a blow-off nozzle for blowing off powder that has settled on the floor section. According to the invention the blow-off nozzle is movably arranged, and in particular preferably parallel to the floor section. As a result of the movability a relatively large floor section can be freed from powder very effectively using only one blow-off nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: EISENMANN ANLAGENBAU GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Bezner, Joerg Pfau, Norbert Strasser, Joachim Rudolf
  • Patent number: 7377980
    Abstract: A self-adjusting masking plug is provided which is adapted to be received in a region of a complex part intended to be masked. The plug has a body adapted to be received within a region of the part intended to be masked. The body includes a first body half having at least one first perimeter wall conforming to a first portion of the intended region to be masked; a second body half having at least one second perimeter wall conforming to a second portion of the intended region to be masked; and a wishbone spring formed internally within the body such that it interconnects the first and second body halves. The wishbone spring includes a first half inner wall transversely spanning and interconnecting portions of the at least one first perimeter wall; a second half inner wall transversely spanning and interconnecting portions of the at least one second perimeter wall; and a common rib interconnecting the first and second inner walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher H. Husmann, Ralph E. Jaffke
  • Publication number: 20080115725
    Abstract: A thermal spray powder contains granulated and sintered particles composed of an oxide of any of the rare earth elements having an atomic number from 60 to 70. The average particle size of the primary particles constituting the granulated and sintered particles is 2 to 10 ?m. The crushing strength of the granulated and sintered particles is 7 to 50 MPa. A plasma resistant member includes a substrate and a thermal spray coating provided on the surface of the substrate. The thermal spray coating is formed by thermal spraying, preferably plasma thermal spraying, the thermal spray powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicants: FUJIMI INCORPORATED, TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED
    Inventors: Hiroyuki IBE, Isao AOKI, Junya KITAMURA, Hiroaki MIZUNO, Yoshiyuki KOBAYASHI, Nobuyuki NAGAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20080098956
    Abstract: Present invention is for the use when applying paint by paint-sprayer to cover plane areas X and Y concurrently, in projecting or recessed corner. It is encompassed of two identical semi rigid rectangular panels, said panels are adjustable in numerous angles interrelated to each other. Therefore, its able to protect float up from over spray in corners by utilizing both its internal and external edges. It has a handle that may position in quite a few ways in relation to said panels. The results, present invention is exploitable on floor or on ceiling horizontally and perpendicularly, either exterior or interior use without complexity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Andras Serfozo
  • Publication number: 20080092809
    Abstract: A spray painting tool for painting key caps is disclosed, which comprises: a platform, having a plurality of columns formed on a top surface of the same; a panel, having a plurality of holes formed thereon at positions corresponding to the plural columns for allowing the plural columns to pass through the panel therefrom; a diaphragm, disposed on the panel while aligning a plurality of holes formed thereon with the plural columns for allowing the plural columns to pass through the diaphragm therefrom; and at least a holding unit, each being arranged on the panel at a position corresponding to one of the plural column for fixedly securing a key cap. As the diaphragm can be easily replaced, the spray painting tool can be used repetitively without worrying the stacking of residue paint on its panel. Moreover, as the spray painting tool is simple in structure and ease to use, painting key caps can be achieved with lower cost and less time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Chin-Hung Lin, Chao-Lung Chang, Yung-Nien Chai
  • Publication number: 20080092811
    Abstract: Device for protectively covering a first portion of a first surface when a second portion of a second surface adjoining the first surface is painted. The device includes a generally elongated rectangular plate. One side of the plate defines a working surface against which paint is collected during painting the second portion. The device also includes: a plate holder attached to a proximal end portion of the plate; a fixture securely attached to the plate holder and including a female threaded portion; and a flexible member having a male threaded tip to engage with the female threaded portion, an elongated middle portion formed of flexible material, and a bottom portion to be coupled to a handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Young Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20080092810
    Abstract: Device for protectively covering a first portion of a first surface when a second portion of a second surface adjoining the first surface is painted. The device includes a plate having a generally elongated rectangular shape and a distal edge. One side of the plate defines a working surface against which paint is collected during painting the second portion. The device also includes a flexible member that has a tip coupled to the plate, an elongated middle portion formed of flexible material and operative to generate a resilient force upon bending, and a bottom portion to be coupled to an end of an elongated handle. When a user bends the middle portion and positions the distal end against one of the first and second surfaces and positions the other end of the handle coupled to the bottom portion against a third surface, the device is held in place by itself due to the resilient force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Young Dong Kim
  • Publication number: 20080092814
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a selective deposition assembly that allows for coating of selective portions of an object, such as an electronic device, and inhibits coating of other selective portions of the object, such as the electric contacts. The selective deposition assembly includes a web that has open spaces in it, and reference mechanisms to register the object relative to the web. Other embodiments include a fabrication and selective coating system and method for coating selective portions of an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Min Yan, Ahmet Gun Erlat, Paul Alan McConnelee, Anil Raj Duggal, Svetlana Rogojevic
  • Publication number: 20080075842
    Abstract: A process for preparing catalyst coated membranes and membrane electrode assemblies for use in direct methanol fuel cells is provided. Cathode and anode layers are formed by spraying catalyst-containing inks onto a novel framed electrolytic membrane to form a catalyst coated membrane. The spraying process optionally employs one or more masks, which carefully control where the catalyst-containing ink is deposited. Following application of the cathode and anode layers, diffusion layers are prepared and inserted onto the catalyst coated membranes, and pressed to form membrane electrode assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Cabot Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Brewster, Paolina Atanassova, Ross A. Miesem, Gregory A. Romney, Gordon L. Rice, Scott Olin Schmeits
  • Publication number: 20080060577
    Abstract: A paint shield for a mounting bracket comprising a member having a front side, a back side, and at least one edge and at least one level disposed on the member. There can be a horizontal and a vertical level disposed on the paint shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Ray Call, Olivier Hennessy, Scott Struthers, Craig Childs
  • Patent number: 7335265
    Abstract: An apparatus for coating implantable medical devices, such as stents, is disclosed. A method of coating stents using the apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a barrier or barriers for isolating an area of the stent on which a composition for coating a stent is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Syed F A Hossainy
  • Publication number: 20080044576
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying thermal interface material (TIM) is disclosed. The apparatus has a substantially rigid frame with four corners. The frame includes a cross-shape opening having four tapered arms, and each of the four tapered arms is oriented towards one of the four corners of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: John L. Colbert, Jason R. Eagle, Amanda E. Ennis Mikhail
  • Publication number: 20080035054
    Abstract: With the use of the “Rim Saver”, you will be able to rapidly shine tires by allowing the user to protect the automobile hubcap from the harsh chemicals used to polish the tire while at the same time, quickly accessing the tire itself. Sizes range from 14? to 24? and can be in metric and English units. Simply place the Rim Saver on the tire rim, spray the tire shine on your tire and the rim will be saved from excess spray. You can also sponge on the tire shine. Either way will eliminate the need to clean the rim after shining the tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Billy Norris Dickens
  • Publication number: 20080017102
    Abstract: A simply-constructed paint-spraying platform comprises: a platform body comprising a top wall, a ventilation part, a bottom wall, two support plates, and a backing plate. When in use, the paint-spraying platform is expanded, and the article to be painted is hung on the first and second hooking holes or placed on the backing palate for spraying paint by using a spray gun. Therefore, the advantages including easy carriage, good ventilation, low cost, and enhanced steadiness can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Chi Kuang Lin, Jing-Yuan Chang
  • Publication number: 20080011225
    Abstract: A pattern of material is continuously deposited onto a substrate. The substrate and a mask are continuously brought together over a portion of a drum where a deposition source emits material. The mask includes apertures that form a pattern, and the material from the deposition source passes through the pattern of the mask and collects onto the substrate to form the pattern of material. The elongation and the transverse position of the substrate and the mask may be controlled. Pattern elements of the substrate and of the mask may be sensed in order to adjust the elongation and/or the transverse position of the substrate and/or mask to maintain a precise registration. Furthermore, the apertures may have a least dimension on the order of 100 microns or less to thereby create features on the substrate having least dimensions on the order of 100 microns or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Donald J. McClure, Jeffrey H. Tokie, Daniel H. Carlson, James N. Dobbs, John T. Strand, Ronald P. Swanson
  • Publication number: 20080000420
    Abstract: Disclosed are a shadow mask and a deposition device having the same. The deposition device includes a shadow mask that has a plurality of openings, a chamber that has the shadow mask therein, a deposition cell disposed on a lower portion of the chamber, in which the deposition cell contains deposition materials, and a blocking member interposed between an inner side of the chamber and an outer side of the shadow mask so as to prevent the deposition materials from passing through between the inner side of the chamber and the outer side of the shadow mask. Deposition materials sublimated from a deposition cell are prevented from passing through the shadow mask, except for the openings of the shadow mask, so that the inside of a chamber can be prevented from being contaminated, thereby improving workability of a thin film deposition device. Deposition materials attached to the inside of the chamber can be prevented from being separated from the chamber, so the deposition materials cannot serve as particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jeong Hyun Kim, Jae Yoon Lee, Sang Keun Lee
  • Patent number: 7314524
    Abstract: A tire cleaning shield for protecting areas of a vehicle adjacent to a tire includes a panel that has a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a first side and a second side. The panel has an opening therein extending into the first side and outwardly of the second side. The opening has a generally same diameter as a diameter of the tire. A drip pan has a front edge, a back edge, and a pair of side edges. The front edge is hingedly coupled to the bottom edge of the panel. The tire is centered in the opening so areas adjacent to the tire are shielded when the tire is sprayed with cleaning chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew J. Rolleri, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20070266943
    Abstract: A shadow mask and an evaporation system incorporating the same. The shadow mask comprises at least one opening. The length and the width of the opening range from about 100 ?m to about 200 ?m and from about 25 ?m to about 75 ?m, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Hsien-Hsin Yeh, Yao-An Mo
  • Patent number: 7291228
    Abstract: A paint shield to enable one operator to efficiently and effectively spray paint interior room corners. The paint shield includes two rigid sheets of material which are joined in a perpendicular orientation. The angle of this joint matches the angle of an interior room wall to wall corner. The paint shield also includes an elongated handle mounted between the sheets and angling away from the joint. The handle may have a telescopic capability. The handle may also be positioned closer to a particular wall. The angle of the handle allows ambidextrous use of the paint shield, while providing unhampered excess for spray painting the ceiling or floor corner. A painter may single handedly hold the shield against a wall corner, while spray painting the exposed ceiling or floor and effectively masking the protected wall surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventor: Keith R. Gathright
  • Patent number: 7291226
    Abstract: A progressive stencil printing system and method for applying encapsulant onto an inkjet printhead body is described. The system relates to a continuous stencil printing apparatus that can print encapsulant on different types of inkjet printhead bodies and clean the stencil during production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Lexmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Laurer, Jeanne M. Saldanha Singh, Paul T. Spivey, Mary C. Smoot