Abstract: An electrostatic oiling system for use with single blanks in batch systems having an open spray chamber without the need for a negative vacuum chamber. Further, the provided electrostatic oiling system may utilize induction beams and a charge wall that allows for utilization of a smaller vacuum system. Further, the provided electrostatic oiling system may provide variable blank coverage without the need for metered pumps.

Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating a piezoelectric transducer includes a base and a piezoelectric powder depositor to traverse the base and deposit a plurality of layers of piezoelectric powder on the base. The apparatus also includes an electrode disposed at an end of a boom of which is moveable to a selected location with respect to the base and a voltage source to apply a voltage to the electrode to establish an electric field between the electrode and base with sufficient strength to sinter and pole each layer of piezoelectric material and a controller having instructions to deposit the plurality of layers of the piezoelectric powder on the base and to control a position of the electrode and actuate the voltage source to the electrode to sinter and pole the layer of piezoelectric material at defined locations after each layer is deposited to form the piezoelectric transducer in a selected shape.

Abstract: A device is disclosed including a frame, a transfer roller with a circumferential lateral wall, a drive unit, a slit nozzle with a muzzle end for dispensing lacquer, and a deformation unit. The slit nozzle and the deformation unit are each connected to the frame, and an outside contact surface of the lateral wall includes several depressions, the transfer roller is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation at the frame. The drive unit is configured to drive the transfer roller in a rotation direction of the transfer roller, such that the lateral wall continuously passes through a first angular range and the second angular range, each fixed to the frame. The deformation unit is arranged to elastically deform the lateral wall resulting in a respective first deformation section of the lateral wall passing through the first angular range and a respective second deformation section of the lateral wall passing through the second angular range.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of the protection of security documents such as for example banknotes and identity documents against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the present invention provides processes for magnetically transferring one or more indicia into a not yet hardened coating layer made of a coating composition comprising platelet-shaped magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles so as to produce optical effect layers (OELs) as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of making an abrasive article is disclosed. The method can comprise: providing a surface; disposing magnetizable abrasive particles on the surface; and varying a magnetic field relative to the magnetizable abrasive particles to impart a non-random orientation and/or alignment to the magnetizable abrasive particles relative to the surface.

Abstract: Examples include a method of forming an electromagnetic shielding material, the method including: applying a magnetic field to a precursor material that includes first ferromagnetic particles embedded within a first portion of a matrix material and second ferromagnetic particles embedded within a second portion of the matrix material, thereby causing the first ferromagnetic particles and the second ferromagnetic particles to move such that longitudinal axes of the first ferromagnetic particles and the second ferromagnetic particles become more aligned with the magnetic field; thereafter forcing the first portion of the matrix material through a filter, thereby moving the first ferromagnetic particles from the first portion of the matrix material into the second portion of the matrix material; and curing the second portion of the matrix material to form the electromagnetic shielding material.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for analyte detection and analysis. A system can comprise an open substrate. The open substrate may be configured to rotate or otherwise move. The open substrate can comprise an array of individually addressable locations, with analytes immobilized thereto. The substrate may be spatially indexed to identify nucleic acid molecules from one or more sources, and/or sequences thereof, with the respective one or more sources. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed across the array to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with at least one of the analytes to form a bound probe. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the bound probe via scanning of the substrate while minimizing temperature fluctuations of the substrate or optical aberrations caused by bubbles.

Abstract: Memory devices and methods for fabricating memory devices have been disclosed. One such method includes forming a memory stack out of a plurality of elements. A sidewall liner is formed on a sidewall of the memory stack using a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, including an adhesion species and a dielectric, such that the adhesion species intermixes with an element of the memory stack to terminate unsatisfied atomic bonds of the element and the dielectric forms a dielectric film with the adhesive species on the sidewall.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (100) and a method for the processing of magnetic particles (MP) provided in a processing chamber (114) with a binding region (116) to which said magnetic particles (MP) can (specifically) bind. Removal of unbound magnetic particles (MP) from the binding region (116) is achieved by first separating them from the binding region (116) by gravitational forces and then moving them further away by magnetic forces. Gravitational forces can for example be generated by tilting the binding region with a tilting unit (156). The prior separation by gravitational forces prevents that unbound magnetic particles (MP) are captured in a cluster with bound magnetic particles.

Abstract: An adhesive feeding device includes an adhesive dripping unit and a magnetic field control unit. The adhesive dripping unit is configured to accommodate an adhesive mixture having magnetic properties and comprises an adhesive outgoing end. The magnetic field control unit is provided above one end of the adhesive dripping unit opposite to the adhesive outgoing end, and is configured to control the adhesive mixture to flow out from the adhesive outgoing end without a firing pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing metal or semiconductor oxide, nitride or oxynitride films on a substrate, by means of the PECVD method, including the steps that involve: (i) having a low-pressure PECVD device including at least one plasma source that includes at least one electrode connected to an AC, DC, or drawn DC generator for depositing said films on the substrate; and (ii) applying electrical power to the plasma source and applying, on the substrate, an oxide film gas precursor made of metal or semiconductor nitrides or oxynitrides and a reactive gas made of oxygen, oxygen derivatives, or nitrogen derivatives. The invention also relates to metal or semiconductor oxide, nitride, or oxynitride films obtained by the method.

Abstract: An outer blade cutting wheel comprising an annular thin disc base of cemented carbide and a blade section is manufactured by disposing permanent magnet pieces on the side surfaces and inward of the outer periphery of the base to produce a magnetic field, providing magnetic coated diamond and/or CBN abrasive grains such that the magnetic field may act on the grains, causing the grains to be magnetically attracted to the base outer periphery, and electroplating or electroless plating whereby the abrasive grains are bound to the base outer periphery to form the blade section.

Abstract: A method for making a medium for transferring a univocal pattern, comprising the steps of preparing a transfer medium (1) provided with a transfer surface (2), preparing an amount of encapsulated microdrops (3) of color, applying a layer of adhesive material (4) or other material or technique adapted to stably withhold said micro droplets at least on said transfer surface, randomly distributing an amount of encapsulated microdrops of color at least on said surface. Apparatus for implementing the method and medium thereby obtained.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an abrasive wire formed by abrasive particles held on a central core by a binder comprises depositing abrasive particles on the central core, each particle comprising a magnetic material that has a relative permeability greater than 50 and that represents at least 1% of the volume of the abrasive particle, and depositing binder on the central core to keep the abrasive particles attached to it. The core has south poles and north poles alternating along either its circumference or its length.

Abstract: A coating and developing apparatus has: a treatment block-including a water repellent module performing water repellent treatment on a substrate, a coating module, and a developing module; a substrate side-surface portion water repellent module for performing water repellent treatment on a side surface of a substrate; and a control unit controlling operations of the modules to execute steps of performing water repellent treatment at least on a side surface portion of a substrate and performing a first resist coating on an entire surface of the substrate; performing a first development after a first liquid-immersion exposure is performed; performing a second resist coating on the entire surface, and performing a second development after a second liquid-immersion exposure is performed, and further to execute a step of performing water repellent treatment on the side surface portion of the substrate after the first development and before the second exposure is performed.

Abstract: A device for applying a magnetic field to a container comprises an adjustable magnetic field generator. The adjustable magnetic field generator is adjacent to the container and has a magnet having one magnetic pole adjacent a wall of the container and another magnetic pole away from the wall of the container. The adjustable magnetic field generator comprises a magnet. The intensity of magnetic field applied to the container gradually decreases from the container wall adjacent the magnetic pole of the magnet to the opposite container wall. Method for coloring anode coatings using the device is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for applying an image of an electrically conductive material onto a recording medium. In the method, the recording medium is heated and the electrically conductive material is jetted onto the recording medium. The invention further relates to a device for ejecting droplets of an electrically conductive fluid onto a recording medium.

Abstract: A discharge surface treatment apparatus supplies an electrode material to a surface of a treatment target member by generating pulsating discharges across an inter-electrode gap to form a coating of the electrode material, and includes a switching element that turns application of a voltage from a power source to the inter-electrode gap on/off, a capacitance element that is connected to the switching element in parallel with the inter-electrode gap, an inductance element that is connected in series between both of the switching element and the capacitance element and the inter-electrode gap, and a control unit that includes a function of periodically performing on/off so that an induced electromotive force generated in the inductance element due to a change in the current of discharge generated across the inter-electrode gap can be used as a voltage that induces the next discharge

Abstract: A coating device includes a case, a reaction module, and a cover. The case defines a reaction cavity. Receiving plates are positioned on an inner surface of the reaction cavity. The reaction module is received in the reaction cavity and capable of being rotated in the reaction cavity. The reaction module includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The outer housing includes electric magnets and waveguides. The electric magnets are positioned around the outer housing. Waveguide channels are defined in the outer housing. Each waveguide is partially received in a corresponding waveguide channel. The inner housing is received in the outer housing. A first receiving chamber is defined between the inner and outer housings. A second receiving chamber is defined in the inner housing. The first receiving chamber communicates with the second receiving chamber and the reaction cavity. The cover covers the opening end.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electrically charging nanoparticles. The invention including atomizing one or more liquid starting materials into droplets, electrically charging the droplets during or after the atomization and vaporizing the one or more liquid materials of the droplets for generating the nanoparticles from the liquid droplets such that the electrical charge of the droplets is transferred into the nanoparticles for producing electrically charged nanoparticles.

Abstract: A technique for bonding two dissimilar materials includes positioning a second material over a first material at an oblique angle and applying a tamping layer over the second martial. A laser beam is directed at the second material that generates a plasma at the location of impact on the second material. The plasma generates pressure that accelerates a portion of the second material to a very high velocity and towards the first material. The second material impacts the first material causing bonding of the two materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods, including a method that includes depositing a curable adhesive onto a first surface of a substrate in a pre-determined pattern, placing topping material onto the substrate with the deposited adhesive, and applying UV energy to the substrate including the deposited adhesive and the placed topping material to cause curing of the deposited adhesive.

Abstract: A mask holding device has a replaceable magnetic means, and a deposition apparatus for an organic light emitting device includes the mask holding device. The mask holding device is provided with magnets, and the magnets can be replaced as required so as to change the magnetic force of the mask holding device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for manufacturing a fuel cell membrane-electrode assembly by forming a catalyst layer, which has uniform distribution, excellent porosity, and excellent bondability to a polymer electrolyte membrane, on a metal roll by an electrospray process and transferring the catalyst layer to a polymer electrolyte membrane.

Abstract: A plasma source includes a ring plasma chamber, a primary winding around an exterior of the ring plasma chamber and multiple ferrites, wherein the ring plasma chamber passes through each of the ferrites. A system and method for generating a plasma are also described.

Abstract: A circuit line forming device, including an inkjet head to eject a conductive ink onto one side of a substrate, the conductive ink containing nanoparticles including a ferromagnetic core and a conductive layer surrounding the ferromagnetic core; and a magnetic field generator part, positioned on the other side of the substrate in correspondence with the inkjet head, wherein the magnetic field generator part applies a magnetic field on the conductive ink, when the conductive ink is ejected to form circuit lines.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for confining a plasma are provided herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus for confining a plasma includes a substrate support and a magnetic field forming device for forming a magnetic field proximate a boundary between a first region disposed at least above the substrate support, where a plasma is to be formed, and a second region, where the plasma is to be selectively restricted. The magnetic field has b-field components perpendicular to a direction of desired plasma confinement that selectively restrict movement of charged species of the plasma from the first region to the second region dependent upon the process conditions used to form the plasma.

Abstract: An exemplary sputtering apparatus includes a chamber, a rotatable rack, a gate, two first magnetic elements, and a second magnetic element. A sidewall of the chamber has an opening defined therein. The rotatable rack is provided in a center of the chamber. The gate is provided in the opening. The two first magnetic elements are mounted on the gate. The second magnetic element is mounted inside the chamber. The second magnetic element neighbors one of the two first magnetic elements. A first angle is defined between two imaginary lines running from the rack to each of the two first magnetic elements. A second angle is defined between an imaginary line running from the rack to the second magnetic element and the imaginary line running from the rack to said one of the two first magnetic elements neighboring the second magnetic element. The first angle and the second angle are different.

Abstract: A system and method are provided including a coating method and apparatus using a dielectrophoretic fluid movement system to coat with a non-conducting fluid along a surface that includes a non-conducting surface to receive the non-conducting fluid and a first and second array of one or more substantially parallel microelectrodes positioned on the surface, said first array having microelectrode(s) positioned between, and alternating with, the microelectrode(s) of the second array, forming an interleaved pattern as well as an electric power source in communication with the first array and second array so that the first array and second array interact to create a non-uniform electric field such that the non-conducting fluid moves parallel to the microelectrodes in response to the applied non-uniform electric field.

Abstract: A method and system for coating the functional surfaces of symmetrically serrated components, in particular the tooth flanks of gears, includes a coating source emitting coating material in the form of electrically charged particles in the direction of a revolving component. A high-quality functional surface coating of the component is achieved in that a shield is arranged in the beam path between the component and the coating source transversely to the irradiation direction, which shields the component from the coating beam in a contour area with a functional surface orientation inclined flatly with respect to the irradiation direction.

Abstract: A system for reducing damage to solar cells during a process for depositing a conductive material on a solar cell is disclosed where an electrical bias or floating potential is applied to the solar cell; and/or an electrical bias is applied to an external electrode(s) so that charged particles of a certain type are redirected away from the solar cells, avoiding the creation of a sufficiently high reverse bias on the solar cell to breakdown the cell.

Abstract: An apparatus for plating a magnetic film on a substrate includes: a track including a plurality of stopping points along the track; a permanent magnet placed on the track such that the permanent magnet can be moved along the track towards and away from the stopping points; at least one plating tank positioned on the stopping point; and a removable high permeability iron flux concentrator inserted into gaps between the substrate and inside walls of the plating tank, substantially surrounding the substrate and extending around and under the substrate.

Abstract: A coating device includes a case, a reaction module, and a cover. The case defines a reaction cavity. Receiving plates are positioned on an inner surface of the reaction cavity. The reaction module is received in the reaction cavity and capable of being rotated in the reaction cavity. The reaction module includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The outer housing includes electric magnets and waveguides. The electric magnets are positioned around the outer housing. Waveguide channels are defined in the outer housing. Each waveguide is partially received in a corresponding waveguide channel. The inner housing is received in the outer housing. A first receiving chamber is defined between the inner and outer housings. A second receiving chamber is defined in the inner housing. The first receiving chamber communicates with the second receiving chamber and the reaction cavity. The cover covers the opening end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for dry coating solid dosage forms. The method includes the steps of placing solid dosage forms in a rotatable, electrically grounded housing, and spraying a film forming polymer powder composition into the housing during rotation thereof to form a polymer coating on the solid dosage forms, the polymer powder composition being sprayed using an electrostatic spray gun, and curing the coated solid dosage forms.

Abstract: An atomizer including an air motor and a rotary atomizing head is mounted in a front side of a housing member, outer surfaces of which are covered in a cover member. Further, a high voltage discharge electrode assembly is provided around a front side of the housing member, with an outer periphery of the cover member circumvented by a blade ring of the high voltage discharge electrode assembly. An edge portion in the shape of a thin blade is provided at a projected rear end of the blade ring. Thus, an electric field is concentrated at the edge portion to induce a corona discharge on and around the entire blade ring.

Abstract: To provide a (homogeneous) particle deposit without any impurity contamination, on which only particles with a desired size are deposited. A solution, with particles dispersed in a solvent, is jetted as a flow of fine liquid droplets from a tip part of a capillary, and the jetted fine liquid droplets are electrically charged. This flow of the droplets is introduced into a vacuum chamber through a jet nozzle, as a free jet flow. The free jet flow that travels in the vacuum chamber is introduced into an inside of a deposition chamber, inside of which is set at lower pressure, through a skimmer nozzle provided in the deposition chamber, as an ion beam. Subsequently, by an energy separation device, only particles having particular energy are selected from the electrically charged particles in the flow, and are deposited on a deposited body disposed in an inside of the deposition chamber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a resin coated metal sheet. The method includes extruding a molten organic resin by heating from a T-die onto a metal sheet; dropping molten resin onto pre-rolls arranged between the T-die and lamination rolls, and bringing the molten resin in contact with the pre-rolls; and pressing the molten resin and the metal sheet by the lamination rolls to manufacture the resin-coated metal sheet. Electrically conductive bodies are arranged parallel to the widthwise direction of the pre-rolls, and the molten resin is dropped onto the pre-rolls in a state that an electric current is supplied to the conductive bodies, bringing the molten resin into contact with the pre-rolls by electrostatic pinning whereby an oligomer adhered to the pre-rolls is transferred to the surface of the molten resin and removed.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive pellets are melted and pressure pumped in a controlled application pattern on the substrate at the application site. The high frequency power supply, induction heated melting susceptor, pressure pump, and pattern control electronics are all contained in a single unit within adhesive projection distance.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrostatically charging powder material and supplying it to an applicator for electrostatically applying the powder material to solid dosage forms includes a mixer for mixing a sump of the powder material to electrostatically charge the powder material, the mixer including two substantially parallel elongate mixing shafts having oppositely angled mixing paddles thereon and being arranged to rotate in opposite directions; and a feeder for removing the electrostatically charged powder material from the sump and supplying it to the applicator, and a method for electrostatically charging powder material and supplying it to an applicator for electrostatically applying the powder material to solid dosage forms.

Abstract: An apparatus for electrostatically charging powder material and supplying it to an applicator for electrostatically applying the powder material to solid dosage forms includes a mixer for mixing a sump of the powder material to electrostatically charge the powder material, the mixer including two substantially parallel elongate mixing shafts having oppositely angled mixing paddles thereon and being arranged to rotate in opposite directions; and a feeder for removing the electrostatically charged powder material from the sump and supplying it to the applicator, and a method for electrostatically charging powder material and supplying it to an applicator for electrostatically applying the powder material to solid dosage forms.

Abstract: Provided is a method for performing etching process or film forming process to a substrate W whereupon a prescribed pattern is formed with an opening. The method is provided with a step of mixing a liquid and a gas, at least one of which contains a component that contributes to the etching process or the film forming process, and generating charged nano-bubbles 85 having a diameter smaller than that of the opening formed on the semiconductor substrate W; a step of forming an electric field to attract the nano-bubbles onto the surface of the substrate W; and a step of performing the process by supplying the substrate with the liquid containing the nano-bubbles 85 while forming the electric field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for hot-dip coating of a metal strand, in particular a steel strip, in which the metal strand (1) passes vertically through a vessel containing a melted coating metal (2) and an upstream guide channel (4) in a region of which at least two inductors (5) for producing an electromagnetic field are arranged on both sides of the metal strand (1) for retaining the coating metal (2) in the vessel and an increased volume of the coating metal (2) is available in at least one section (4a). For killing the coating metal bath, according to the invention, the increased volume is provided in a region of the magnetic field of the inductors (5).

Abstract: A printer for forming an electronic device utilizing microencapsulated electrically active material includes a locally variable attractive field member that is controlled to selectively apply an attractive field at locations so that a layer of field attractive microcapsules can be formed. The field attractive microcapsules comprise an electrically reactive material. The locally variable attractive field member has an optoelectric and/or an optomagnetic coating formed on it for generating an attractive field in response to light impinging on the coating. A method of forming a thin, lightweight display includes forming a display stratum comprising light emitting pixels for displaying information. The display stratum is fabricated by printing conductive polymer microcapsules. Electronic devices are fabricated by printing patterns of electrically reactive microcapsules at discrete locations. A battery stratum fabricated by the inventive printing method provides electrical energy to the display components.

Abstract: A plasma electron flood system, comprising a housing configured to contain a gas, and comprising an elongated extraction slit, and a cathode and a plurality of anodes residing therein and wherein the elongated extraction slit is in direct communication with an ion implanter, wherein the cathode emits electrons that are drawn to the plurality of anodes through a potential difference therebetween, wherein the electrons are released through the elongated extraction slit as an electron band for use in neutralizing a ribbon ion beam traveling within the ion implanter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are presented for electrostatic deposition of dry powder to a tablet, capsule, or a specific area of any of a wide range of pharmaceutical substrates. The apparatus includes: a magnetic brush having a rotatable multi-pole magnetic core and a stationary outer shell; a developer supply for supplying a magnetic developer powder, consisting of a magnetic carrier particles and pharmaceutical dry powder particles, to the magnetic brush; a print head on the outer shell; a tablet or other pharmaceutical substrate arranged in spaced relation to the print head to define a pharmaceutical powder transfer region through which the substrate can be moved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a layer (110) having nanoparticles (40), on a substrate (100). The invention is based on the object of specifying a method for producing a layer containing nanoparticles, which method can be carried out particularly easily and nevertheless offers a very wide degree of freedom for the configuration and the composition of the layer to be produced. According to the invention, this object is achieved in that nanoparticles (40) are released and a nanoparticle stream (50) is produced in a first process chamber (10), the nanoparticle stream (50) is passed into a second process chamber (80), and the nanoparticles (40) are deposited on the substrate (100) in the second process chamber (80).

Abstract: Apparatus and systems for the application of a coating to an object. The systems comprise a continuous belt comprising at least one supporting member positioned to retain the object thereon, a drive member in operative engagement with the continuous belt, a coating unit in communication with the continuous belt, and a drying unit in communication with the continuous belt and the coating unit and arranged such that the object is coated and dried on the continuous belt. The supporting member of the belt may include at least one blade member comprising a plurality of projections, at least one of which is positioned to contact the object.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying powder coatings to a substrate using a magnetic brush developer, including a method and apparatus for applying powder coatings to a substrate either directly or by intermediate transfer using a magnetic brush with a rotating magnetic field and for preparing the coating materials. The apparatus and method includes a supply of prepared powder coating material, a magnetic brush having a rotating magnetic field for applying the powder coating material to the substrate; and an electric field between the magnetic brush having a rotating magnetic field and the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for imparting indicia to a wet-film of resinous liquid and magnetically positionable particles located on a substrate. The device employs a planar magnet abutting a planar metal sheet imaging indicia formed thereon. The planar metal sheet interacts with the magnetic field communicated to the wet-film to form indicia into the wet-film through migration and reorientation of the particles along the lines of the field. The letters, numbers, logos, or other images formed as indicia may be formed such that when viewed they appear three dimensional.

Abstract: A process for fabricating an amorphous diamond-like film layer for protection of a moisture or oxygen sensitive electronic device is described. The process includes forming a plasma from silicone oil, depositing an amorphous diamond-like film layer from the plasma, and combining the amorphous diamond-like film layer with a moisture or oxygen sensitive electronic device to form a protected electronic device. Articles including the amorphous diamond-like film layer on an organic electronic device are also disclosed.