Abstract

New substantially single-phase polycrystalline materials are disclosed. The new substantially single-phase polycrystalline materials generally include from 0.01-20 mol. % zirconia, at least 80 mol. % of one or more rare earth oxides (REO), and 40 to 7000 ppm aluminum by weight, wherein the substantially single-phase polycrystalline material comprises at least 95 wt. % of a solid-solution of REO-zirconia as measured by x-ray diffraction. The new substantially single-phase polycrystalline materials may realize a high density, such as a density of at least 95% of theoretical density, or higher. The new substantially single-phase polycrystalline materials may be in the form of a semiconductor component, including those suited for use in a plasma chamber environment.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/505 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds based on yttrium oxide
• C04B 35/64 - Burning or sintering processes
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes

Abstract

New polycrystalline materials having yttrium aluminum perovskite (YAP) and yttrium zirconate (YZ) are described. In one aspect, a polycrystalline material (e.g., a bulk or monolithic polycrystalline material) may comprise (a) at least 50 wt. % yttrium aluminum perovskite (YAP) phase, and (b) at least 0.1 wt. % yttrium zirconate (YZ) phase. Such polycrystalline materials may realize an improved combination of properties, such as an improved combination of two or more of density, modulus of rupture (MOR), fracture toughness, dielectric strength, loss tangent, and plasma etch resistance, among others.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/44 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminates
• C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches

Abstract

Provided herein is a lightweight satellite component such as an optical mirror for aerospace applications and methods of making such lightweight components. The optical mirror comprises a graphite body and a SiC reflective layer formed on and integrated with the graphite body. The optical mirror is designed for demise upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/08 - Mirrors

Goods & Services

(1) Metalworking machine tools and parts therefore, namely necking dies and knockouts, Z-Bars, Stripper fingers; Spin flangers, extractor rings and domers, seaming rolls, redraw sleeves, diablo rolls, decorator mandrels; Carbon brushes for power motors and electric motors; Semiconductor wafer processing equipment. (2) Mirrors for airborne sensing and imaging applications, for use in intelligence, for surveillance and reconnaissance imaging apparatus and instruments, for use in laser communication apparatus and instruments for inter-satellite data sharing and ground-to-space data sharing, for use in infrared and color sensors, for use in high power lasers, and for use in tomographic imaging apparatus and instruments; Optical sensor component for use in aerospace and ground-based optical systems. (3) Lighting fixtures and parts thereof; Ceramic hot surface igniters; Perforated plaque for infrared heater apparatuses; Membrane filtration units for water treatment apparatus. (4) Ceramic-based packaging material. (5) Tips made of ceramic for cosmetics goods.

Abstract

A corrosion-resistant component configured for use with a semiconductor processing reactor, the corrosion-resistant component comprising: a) a ceramic insulating substrate; and, b) a white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer associated with the ceramic insulating substrate, the white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer having a thickness of at least 50 μm, a porosity of at most 1%, and a composition comprising at least 15% by weight of a rare earth compound based on total weight of the corrosion-resistant non-porous layer; and, c) an L* value of at least 90 as measured on a planar surface of the white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer. Methods of making are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
• C04B 35/645 - Pressure sintering
• B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
• C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
• C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating
• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
• C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
• C04B 35/10 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminium oxide
• C04B 35/50 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds
• C04B 35/505 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds based on yttrium oxide
• C04B 35/581 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on borides, nitrides or silicides based on aluminium nitride
• C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
• C23C 16/46 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for heating the substrate

Goods & Services

Ceramic materials for use in semiconductor processing equipment.

Goods & Services

Ceramics for further manufacture of medical devices; partly wrought ceramic for general industrial and further manufacturing use. Medical implants manufactured from ceramics; medical devices manufactured from ceramics, namely, medical, surgical and orthopedic implants made of ceramics; orthopedic joint implants made from ceramic; artificial hip implants; artificial joints; hip joint implants and their parts made of ceramic; medical implants, namely, hip joint balls made from ceramic; medical apparatus, namely, implantable ports made out of ceramic; medical implants of artificial material, namely, ceramics, for anchoring joint capsule components and ligament tendon structures; ceramic medical devices in the nature of medical implants; orthopedic implant components, namely, orthopedic joint implants made of artificial material.

Abstract

An ignitor that includes at least one layer of silicon dioxide coating a silicon carbide material, methods of making and using the ignitor, and a kit that includes the ignitor are provided. The silicon dioxide coating is not intended to be removed prior to use. Rather, it is intended to remain on the ignitor during use.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• C04B 41/52 - Multiple coating or impregnating
• F23Q 7/22 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs Details
• C04B 35/565 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides based on silicon carbide
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/87 - Ceramics

Abstract

An ignitor that includes at least one layer of silicon dioxide coating a silicon carbide material, methods of making and using the ignitor, and a kit that includes the ignitor are provided. The silicon dioxide coating is not intended to be removed prior to use. Rather, it is intended to remain on the ignitor during use.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 41/86 - GlazesCold glazes
• F23Q 3/00 - Ignition using electrically-produced sparks

Abstract

A wafer heater assembly comprises a heater substrate and a non-porous outermost layer. The heater substrate comprises silicon nitride (Si3N4) and includes at least one heating element embedded therein. The non-porous outermost layer is associated with at least a first surface of the heater substrate. The non-porous outermost layer comprises a rare-earth (RE) disilicate (RE2Si2O7); where RE is one of Yb and Y. The non-porous outermost layer includes an exposed surface configured to contact a wafer for heating, the exposed surface opposite the first surface of the heater substrate. Methods of making wafer heater assemblies are also disclosed as well as methods of using the wafer heater assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
• H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
• H05B 3/12 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material
• F27D 5/00 - Supports, screens or the like for the charge within the furnace
• C04B 35/584 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on borides, nitrides or silicides based on silicon nitride
• C04B 35/634 - Polymers
• C04B 35/63 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches using additives specially adapted for forming the products
• C04B 41/00 - After-treatment of mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramicsTreatment of natural stone
• C04B 41/45 - Coating or impregnating
• C04B 41/50 - Coating or impregnating with inorganic materials
• C04B 41/87 - Ceramics

Goods & Services

Ceramic igniters for use in gas appliances, heating and gas exhaust systems

Goods & Services

Hydrogen-generation equipment and components, namely, hydrogen generators, hydrogen purifiers, hydrogen compressors, and hydrogen purification membranes

Goods & Services

(1) Ceramics for use in the manufacture of medical, surgical and orthopedic implants; partly wrought ceramic for industrial purposes and manufacturing of medical devices. (2) Medical, surgical and orthopedic implants made of artificial material, namely ceramic; orthopedic joint implants made from ceramic; artificial hip implants; artificial joints; hip joint implants and their parts made of ceramic; medical implants, namely, hip joint balls made from ceramic; medical apparatus, namely, implantable vascular access ports made of ceramic; medical implants of artificial material, namely, ceramics, for anchoring joint capsule components and ligament tendon structures.

Goods & Services

Engineered ceramic materials for use in semiconductor processing equipment; Engineered ceramic materials for use in parts and components of semiconductor processing equipment

Goods & Services

Ceramics for further manufacture of medical devices Partly wrought ceramic for general industrial and further manufacturing use

Goods & Services

Medical implants manufactured from ceramics; medical devices manufactured from ceramics, namely, medical, surgical and orthopedic implants made of ceramics; orthopedic joint implants made from ceramic; artificial hip implants; artificial joints; hip joint implants and their parts made of ceramic; medical implants, namely, hip joint balls made from ceramic; medical apparatus, namely, implantable ports made out of ceramic; medical implants of artificial material, namely, ceramics, for anchoring joint capsule components and ligament tendon structures; ceramic medical devices in the nature of medical implants; orthopedic implant components, namely, orthopedic joint implants made of artificial material

Abstract

A drill piping or tubing pressure seal includes a diameter-spanning body portion. The diameter-spanning body portion includes a high-pressure side, a low-pressure side and a plug receptacle passing through the diameter-spanning body portion from the high-pressure side to the low-pressure side. The high-pressure side and the low-pressure side of the diameter-spanning body portion include a protective coating; however, an interior surface of the plug receptacle located between the high-pressure side and the low-pressure side does not include the protective coating. In addition, a plug is configured to be located within the plug receptacle, and the plug is configured to be retained within the plug receptacle by an anchor element to maintain the plug within the plug receptacle until a breakaway force of the anchor element is exceeded. A gasket is located between a portion of the plug and the plug receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 33/00 - Sealing or packing boreholes or wells

Abstract

A corrosion-resistant component configured for use with a semiconductor processing reactor, the corrosion-resistant component comprising: a) a ceramic insulating substrate; and, b) a white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer associated with the ceramic insulating substrate, the white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer having a thickness of at least 50 μm, a porosity of at most 1%, and a composition comprising at least 15% by weight of a rare earth compound based on total weight of the corrosion-resistant non-porous layer; and, c) an L* value of at least 90 as measured on a planar surface of the white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer. Methods of making are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/645 - Pressure sintering
• C04B 35/626 - Preparing or treating the powders individually or as batches
• B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes

Goods & Services

medical devices, namely, air-oxygen mixers, analyzers/monitors and flow meters for use in supplying air-oxygen

Goods & Services

flow meters

Abstract

A corrosion-resistant component configured for use with a semiconductor processing reactor, the corrosion-resistant component comprising: a) a ceramic insulating substrate; and, b) a white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer associated with the ceramic insulating substrate, the white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer having a thickness of at least 50 μm, a porosity of at most 1%, and a composition comprising at least 15% by weight of a rare earth compound based on total weight of the corrosion-resistant non-porous layer; and, c) an L* value of at least 90 as measured on a planar surface of the white corrosion-resistant non-porous outer layer. Methods of making are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
• B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
• C04B 35/50 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds
• C04B 35/505 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds based on yttrium oxide
• C04B 35/10 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminium oxide
• C04B 35/581 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on borides, nitrides or silicides based on aluminium nitride
• C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
• C23C 16/46 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for heating the substrate
• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components

Abstract

A corrosion-resistant component (100) configured for use with a semiconductor processing reactor, the corrosion-resistant component comprising: a) a ceramic insulating substrate(110); and, b) a corrosion-resistant non-porous layer (120) associated with the ceramic insulating substrate, the corrosion-resistant non-porous layer having a composition comprising at least 15% by weight of a rare earth compound based on total weight of the corrosion-resistant non-porous layer; and, the corrosion-resistant non-porous layer characterized by a microstructure substantially devoid of microcracks and fissures, and having an average grain size of at least about 100 nm and at most about 100 μm. Assemblies including corrosion-resistant components and methods of making are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 18/00 - Layered products essentially comprising ceramics, e.g. refractory products
• H01J 37/32 - Gas-filled discharge tubes
• H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
• C23C 14/56 - Apparatus specially adapted for continuous coatingArrangements for maintaining the vacuum, e.g. vacuum locks
• C23C 16/44 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating
• C23C 16/458 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for supporting substrates in the reaction chamber
• C04B 35/645 - Pressure sintering

Abstract

A track changing apparatus for changing a track on an armored vehicle includes a plurality of moveable elements. The plurality of moveable elements of the track changing apparatus allows a track to be manipulated from loose or unmounted state, to a tensioned state wherein the track is located on the track changing apparatus, and finally, to a fully mounted state wherein the track has been transferred onto the armored vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the track changing apparatus may be used to remove a track from an armored vehicle. Methods of using a track changing apparatus are also described, including a method of mounting a track onto an armored vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 55/32 - Assembly, disassembly, repair or servicing of endless-track systems
• B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts

Abstract

A track changing apparatus for changing a track on an armored vehicle includes a plurality of moveable elements. The plurality of moveable elements of the track changing apparatus allows a track to be manipulated from loose or unmounted state, to a tensioned state wherein the track is located on the track changing apparatus, and finally, to a fully mounted state wherein the track has been transferred onto the armored vehicle. In at least one embodiment, the track changing apparatus may be used to remove a track from an armored vehicle. Methods of using a track changing apparatus are also described, including a method of mounting a track onto an armored vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B62D 55/32 - Assembly, disassembly, repair or servicing of endless-track systems
• B25B 27/22 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same positioning sprocket chains, endless tracks, antiskid chains
• B62D 55/24 - Tracks of continuously-flexible type, e.g. rubber belts

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 11/42 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon with arrangement for propelling the support
• F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
• A61H 3/00 - Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• B62B 3/14 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys
• B62B 3/18 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys nestable by means of pivoted load supports or load support parts, e.g. baskets
• A47B 43/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like
• B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor

Abstract

A sintered ceramic ball is described that includes an incomplete ceramic ball portion with a wall with an exterior surface, the wall having an interior space located radially interior of an inner surface of the wall. The incomplete ceramic ball portion also has an exterior surface, the exterior surface having an exterior surface area. The sintered ceramic ball further includes a ceramic plug joined with the incomplete ceramic ball portion to form a continuous exterior ball surface. The ceramic plug includes an exterior plug surface and a plug wall. The plug surface includes an exterior plug surface area, wherein the exterior plug surface area is between about 5% to 49.9% of the sum of the exterior surface area of the incomplete ceramic ball portion and the exterior plug surface area. The interior space of the sintered ceramic ball is sealed within the wall and the plug wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/64 - Burning or sintering processes
• C04B 35/10 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on aluminium oxide
• C04B 37/00 - Joining burned ceramic articles with other burned ceramic articles or other articles by heating

Abstract

The present invention provides a ceramic to ceramic joint and methods for making such a joint. Generally, the joint includes a first ceramic part and a second ceramic part, wherein the first and second ceramic parts each include a ceramic-carbide or a ceramic-nitride material. In some cases, an aluminum-initiated joint region joins the first and second ceramic parts. This joint region typically includes chemical species from the first and second ceramic parts that have diffused into the joint region. Additionally, the first and second ceramic parts each typically include a joint diffusion zone that is disposed adjacent to the joint region and which includes aluminum species from the joint region that have diffused into the joint diffusion zone. Other implementations are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 37/00 - Joining burned ceramic articles with other burned ceramic articles or other articles by heating

Goods & Services

Ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings and sleeves for use in industrial, medical, electronic, and biotechnological machines and instruments; aircraft support equipment, namely, starters for aircraft engines, electric generators for aircraft, auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power to aircraft and valves for aircraft engines; ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings, and sleeves for use in missile, rocket, and aircraft engines; ceramic balls for use as machine, motor vehicle and engine parts. Ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings and sleeves for use in land vehicle engines and land vehicle and aircraft structural systems.

Goods & Services

Ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings and sleeves for use in industrial, medical, electronic, and biotechnological machines and instruments; aircraft support equipment, namely, starters for aircraft engines, electric generators for aircraft, auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power to aircraft and valves for aircraft engines; ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings, and sleeves for use in missile, rocket, and aircraft engines; ceramic balls for use as machine, motor vehicle and engine parts; bearings; ball bearings; roller bearings; slide bearings; bearings and bushings; starters for engines; generators; ceramic masses being parts of motors; power transmission couplings for aircraft; engines, powertrains and generic machine parts; engine valves; rings for bearings. Ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings and sleeves for use in land vehicle engines and land vehicle and aircraft structural systems; Axle bearings for land vehicles; starters for land vehicles; non-electric coupling rings. Ceramic processing; firing of ceramics; treatment of materials for the manufacture of ceramic goods; treatment of metals.

Abstract

A method for upgrading bio-mass material is provided. The method involves electrolytic reduction of the material in an electrochemical cell having a ceramic, oxygen-ion conducting membrane, where the membrane includes an electrolyte. One or more oxygenated or partially-oxygenated compounds are reduced by applying an electrical potential to the electrochemical cell. A system for upgrading bio-mass material is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 9/08 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
• C25B 11/04 - ElectrodesManufacture thereof not otherwise provided for characterised by the material
• C25B 9/00 - Cells or assemblies of cellsConstructional parts of cellsAssemblies of constructional parts, e.g. electrode-diaphragm assembliesProcess-related cell features
• C25B 9/10 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodes; Assemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms including an ion-exchange membrane in or on which electrode material is embedded
• C25B 1/00 - Electrolytic production of inorganic compounds or non-metals
• C25B 3/04 - Electrolytic production of organic compounds by reduction
• C25B 13/04 - DiaphragmsSpacing elements characterised by the material
• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen

Goods & Services

Catalytic reactor equipment, namely, ceramic membranes for use in the conversion of natural gas to aromatic hydrocarbons and hydrogen and proton conducting membranes made of ceramic for use in electrochemical processes; ceramic membranes (being parts of machines); devices (machines) for the separation of hydrogen used in industrial and scientific processes and applications; membrane devices for hydrogen separation or hydrogen purification; chemical processing machines and apparatus; carbon capture systems; devices and machines for power generating purposes. Fuel cells and parts therefore; electrical conductors. Membranes and semi-processed synthetic filtering materials; sealing membranes (non-metallic); polymeric membranes; electrical ceramic insulators; fabrics made from ceramic fibres for use as insulation; heat resistant coatings in the form of ceramic plates.

Goods & Services

Catalytic reactor equipment, namely, ceramic membranes for use in the conversion of natural gas to aromatic hydrocarbons and hydrogen and proton conducting membranes made of ceramic for use in electrochemical processes; ceramic membranes (being parts of machines); devices (machines) for the separation of hydrogen used in industrial and scientific processes and applications; membrane devices for hydrogen separation or hydrogen purification; chemical processing machines and apparatus; carbon capture systems; devices and machines for power generating purposes. Fuel cells and parts therefore; electrical conductors. Membranes and semi-processed synthetic filtering materials; sealing membranes (non-metallic); polymeric membranes; electrical ceramic insulators; fabrics made from ceramic fibres for use as insulation; heat resistant coatings in the form of ceramic plates.

Goods & Services

ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings and sleeves for use in industrial, medical, electronic, and biotechnological machines and instruments; aircraft support equipment, namely, starters for aircraft engines, electric generators for aircraft, auxiliary power units for supplying electrical power to aircraft and valves for aircraft engines; ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings, and sleeves for use in missile, rocket, and aircraft engines; ceramic balls for use as machine, motor vehicle and engine parts ceramic bearing assemblies, balls, rollers, rings and sleeves for use in land vehicle engines and land vehicle and aircraft structural systems

Abstract

An interlocking interface retains a screw head (20) in a socket (40) to prevent migration of the screw head out of the socket, or to lock the screw head in the socket. The interlocking interface may retain or lock the screw at various polyaxial angles with respect to the socket. The screw head includes external corrugations (30). The socket includes an internal corrugated structure (46) which interlocks with the external corrugations of the screw head when the screw is at various polyaxial angles with respect to the socket. A counterbore may be adjacent either or both ends of the socket. A portion of the socket has multiple sides (42) and multiple corners (44).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates

Abstract

A system comprising a fusion cage and at least one engagement member is provided. The fusion cage includes a first member and a second member. The engagement member is configured to retain the first and second members in an expanded state while simultaneously fixing the fusion case to adjacent vertebrae.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/44 - Joints for the spine, e.g. vertebrae, spinal discs
• A61B 17/86 - Pins or screws
• A61F 2/30 - Joints

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for producing ionic liquids without the volatile solvent and/or water. In some embodiments, methods of the invention allow a continuous process for producing ionic liquids.

IPC Classes  ?

• C07D 207/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing five-membered rings not condensed with other rings, with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom with only hydrogen or carbon atoms directly attached to the ring nitrogen atom having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members

Abstract

A system is provided which includes an articulating component, a post, a reception member and a bone engaging member. The articulating component includes an articulating surface and a second surface opposite the articulating surface. The post is disposed below the second surface. The reception member is configured to receive the post. The bone engaging member is configured to be embedded in a bone, wherein the bone engaging member is configured to receive the reception member. The reception member includes a reception member inside surface, wherein the reception member inside surface faces the post when the post is received by the reception member. A first portion of the reception member inside surface defines a tapered configuration and the reception member inside surface comprises at least one ratchet interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 2/40 - Joints for shoulders
• A61F 2/46 - Special tools for implanting artificial joints
• A61F 2/30 - Joints
• A61B 17/86 - Pins or screws
• A61B 17/80 - Cortical plates

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47B 43/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units, characterised by features enabling folding of the cabinet or the like
• F16M 11/42 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon with arrangement for propelling the support
• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• B62B 3/00 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor
• B62B 3/18 - Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheelsSteering devices thereforEquipment therefor characterised by provisions for nesting or stacking, e.g. shopping trolleys nestable by means of pivoted load supports or load support parts, e.g. baskets

Abstract

A method of forming a synthesis gas utilizing a reformer is disclosed. The method utilizes a reformer that includes a plasma zone to receive a pre-heated mixture of reactants and ionize the reactants by applying an electrical potential thereto. A first thermally conductive surface surrounds the plasma zone and is configured to transfer heat from an external heat source into the plasma zone. The reformer further includes a reaction zone to chemically transform the ionized reactants into synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide. A second thermally conductive surface surrounds the reaction zone and is configured to transfer heat from the external heat source into the reaction zone. The first thermally conductive surface and second thermally conductive surface are both directly exposed to the external heat source. A corresponding apparatus and system are also disclosed herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10J 3/18 - Continuous processes using electricity
• C01B 3/38 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using catalysts
• C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon

Abstract

An igniter shield is provided that is used with an igniter. The igniter shield includes a mounting base, proximal portion, a baffle, longitudinal supports, and a distal portion, wherein the baffle has a radius of curvature that is smaller than a radius of curvature of the proximal or distal portions of the igniter shield. In an embodiment, the baffle directs gas flow in a substantially circular motion toward the igniter, thereby creating turbulence in the gas stream to provide improved combustion efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 3/00 - Ignition using electrically-produced sparks
• B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An igniter shield for use in combination with an igniter includes a substantially cylindrical-shaped body that includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, a first longitudinally oriented support and a second longitudinally oriented support wherein the first and second longitudinally oriented supports extend between and are connected to the proximal portion and the distal portion, the substantially cylindrical-shaped body further including a longitudinally oriented baffle circumferentially spaced apart from the first and second longitudinally oriented supports, wherein the baffle extends between and is connected to the proximal portion and the distal portion, and wherein the baffle includes a radially outward facing convex surface and a radially inward facing concave surface, the radially inward facing concave surface having a radius of curvature smaller than a radius of curvature of at least one of the proximal or distal portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 7/00 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs
• F23Q 3/00 - Ignition using electrically-produced sparks
• B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
• F23Q 7/22 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs Details

Abstract

An igniter shield (100) for use in combination with an igniter (I) includes a substantially cylindrical-shaped body that includes a proximal portion (108), a distal portion (120), a first longitudinally oriented support (116) and a second longitudinally oriented support (116), wherein the first and second longitudinally oriented supports (116) extend between and are connected to the proximal portion (108) and the distal portion (120), the substantially cylindrical- shaped body further including a longitudinally oriented baffle (112) circumferentially spaced apart from the first and second longitudinally oriented supports (116), wherein the baffle (112) extends between and is connected to the proximal portion (108) and the distal portion (120), and wherein the baffle (112) includes a radially outward facing convex surface (124) and a radially inward facing concave surface (128), the radially inward facing concave surface (128) having a radius of curvature smaller than a radius of curvature of at least one of the proximal or distal portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 7/22 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs Details

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for producing bis(fluorosulfonyl) compounds of the formula I: F— S(O)2— Z— S(O)2— F by contacting a nonfluorohalide compound of the formula: X— S(O)2— Z— S(O)2— X with bismuth trifluoride under conditions sufficient to produce the bis(fluorosulfonyl) compound of Formula I, where Z and X are those defined herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 21/093 - Compounds containing nitrogen and non-metals containing one or more hydrogen atoms containing also one or more sulfur atoms
• C01D 15/00 - Lithium compounds

Abstract

Provided is a measurement device for optical analysis that allows measurement under optimal conditions and whilst being highly precise can be manufactured with comparative ease and at a comparatively low cost. The measurement device for optical analysis according to the present invention comprises a first flat plate (111) and a second flat plate (112), and a silica glass part (300) comprising silica glass chips (301, 302). Also included in the measurement device for optical analysis is the silica glass chip (301) that is attached to the first flat plate (111), the silica glass chip (302) that is attached to the second flat plate (112), and a channel (240) that passes through the silica glass chips (301, 302) from the first flat plate (111) and the second flat plate (112).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/05 - Flow-through cuvettes
• G01N 37/00 - Details not covered by any other group of this subclass

Abstract

A Fischer Tropsch (“FT”) unit that includes an FT tube that is packed with a catalyst. The catalyst is designed to catalyze an FT reaction to produce a hydrocarbon. An insert that is positioned within the FT tube. The insert comprises at least one cross-piece that contacts an inner surface of the FT tube and at least one cross-fin extending from the cross-piece. There may be a corresponding second cross-fin adjacent each cross-fin. Both the cross-fins and the second cross-fins may be disposed radially outwardly such that the edge of the cross-fins are closer to the inner surface of the FT tube than is the base of the cross-fins.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 8/06 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds in tube reactorsChemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the solid particles being arranged in tubes
• F28F 1/40 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only inside the tubular element
• C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon

Abstract

A bushing system includes a bushing having a bottom plate with a plurality of holes from which filaments are drawn. At least one elongated support extends through the bushing generally along a longitudinal axis to hold and stabilize the bushing. To handle the harsh conditions under which the bushing is subjected, the support comprises an alumina-based ceramic that generally resists sagging or excessive expansion and contraction during heating and cooling.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 37/08 - BushingsSpinnerettesNozzles or nozzle plates
• C03B 37/095 - Use of materials therefor

Goods & Services

(1) CO2 detection device for medical devices. (2) CO2 detection device for medical devices.

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47K 1/04 - BasinsJugsHolding devices therefor

Abstract

A method for joining multiple ceramic components together is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including providing multiple ceramic components, each having a mating surface. A slip containing a mixture of alumina powder and a phosphate-containing reagent is applied to one or more of the mating surfaces. The mean particle size of the alumina powder is tailored to provide improved strength to the bond. Once the slip is applied, the ceramic components may be joined together at their mating surfaces. The joint may then be sintered to react the constituents in the mixture and thereby generate a bond between the ceramic components.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
• C03B 29/00 - Reheating glass products for softening or fusing their surfacesFire-polishingFusing of margins
• C04B 37/00 - Joining burned ceramic articles with other burned ceramic articles or other articles by heating

Abstract

A line lock system may include a line routed through a plate. The plate may have an elongated body with a plurality of passageways. The line is routed to form at least one one-way slide so no knots are required. The system may include filaments routed through the passageways of the plate or around a dogbone feature of the plate. The filaments may be used to toggle the plate after passage through a hole to prevent withdrawal of the plate back through the hole. The system may include a line lock stabilizer or counter-tension tool to stabilize the line lock as the line is adjusted. The system may include a compression limiter to selectively reduce compression in the one-way slide to facilitate adjustment of the line. The line lock stabilizer, counter-tension tool, or compression limiter may be a filament.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
• A61F 2/08 - MusclesTendonsLigaments

Abstract

The present invention provides a ceramic to ceramic joint and methods for making such a joint. Generally, the joint includes a first (15) ceramic part and a second (20) ceramic part, wherein the first (15) and second (20) ceramic parts each include a ceramic-carbide or a ceramic-nitride material. In some cases, an aluminum-initiated joint region joins the first (15) and second (20) ceramic parts. This joint region typically includes chemical species from the first (15) and second (20) ceramic parts that have diffused into the joint region. Additionally, the first (15) and second (20) ceramic parts each typically include a joint diffusion zone that is disposed adjacent to the joint region and which includes aluminum species from the joint region that have diffused into the joint diffusion zone. Other implementations are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 37/00 - Joining burned ceramic articles with other burned ceramic articles or other articles by heating
• C04B 35/56 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides
• C04B 35/565 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides based on silicon carbide
• C04B 35/58 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on borides, nitrides or silicides

Abstract

The present invention provides a ceramic to ceramic joint and methods for making such a joint. Generally, the joint includes a first ceramic part and a second ceramic part, wherein the first and second ceramic parts each include a ceramic-carbide or a ceramic-nitride material. In some cases, an aluminum-initiated joint region joins the first and second ceramic parts. This joint region typically includes chemical species from the first and second ceramic parts that have diffused into the joint region. Additionally, the first and second ceramic parts each typically include a joint diffusion zone that is disposed adjacent to the joint region and which includes aluminum species from the joint region that have diffused into the joint diffusion zone. Other implementations are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23B 7/04 - Turret machines
• C04B 37/00 - Joining burned ceramic articles with other burned ceramic articles or other articles by heating

Goods & Services

IV stands comprising movable bases with support poles for holding medical fluid containers, namely, IV bags

Abstract

Featured is an ignition system (100) using miniaturized hot surface igniters (120) of various types, configurations, and material systems. The ignition system (100) includes an electronic microprocessor (242) on which a software program is executed so as to control the operation of an igniter (120) and all functions of the ignition system (100). The software program evaluates performance characteristics relating to operation of the igniter (120). Additionally, the software program determines operation parameters and characteristics for energizing the igniter (120) when it determines that the operation parameters and characteristics for energizing should be updated or revised.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 7/10 - Igniters structurally associated with fluid-fuel burners for gaseous fuel, e.g. in welding appliances
• F24C 3/10 - Arrangement or mounting of ignition devices
• F23Q 7/12 - Igniters structurally associated with fluid-fuel burners for gaseous fuel, e.g. in welding appliances actuated by gas-controlling device
• F24C 3/12 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices

Abstract

New ceramic resistive igniter elements are provided that comprise one or more portions provided with one or more surface patterns to thereby modify the electrical pathway and, further, modify the resistance in the one or more portions. New methods for fabricating resistive igniter elements are also provided wherein one or more surface patterns are provided, for example post densification, wherein the surface pattern(s) modify the electrical pathway through the elements as compared with the electrical pathway prior to disposition of the surface pattern(s). In particular, one or more interruptions are provided in the electrical pathway of an element such that the electrical pathway is modified and, further the resistance through the element is modified.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 7/00 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs
• F23Q 7/22 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs Details
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic

Abstract

A water hammer mitigation device (100) includes an inlet (102), an outlet (104), an expansion housing (106), and a deflector (136). The inlet (102) receives fluid from a source. The outlet (104) passes the fluid to a destination. The expansion housing (106) is disposed between the inlet (102) and the outlet (104). The expansion housing (106) defines an internal expansion chamber (132) having an expansion volume sufficient to hold a plurality of volume units of the fluid. Each volume unit is defined by a fluid flow volume over a duration of time. The deflector (136) is disposed within the expansion chamber (132). The deflector (136) substantially redirects a backward energy pulse, which enters the expansion chamber (132) through the outlet (104), away from the inlet (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/045 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids specially adapted to prevent or minimise the effects of water hammer
• F16L 55/04 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids
• F16L 55/05 - Buffers therefor

Abstract

A water hammer mitigation device (100) includes an inlet (102), an outlet (104), an expansion housing (106), and a deflector (136). The inlet (102) receives fluid from a source. The outlet (104) passes the fluid to a destination. The expansion housing (106) is disposed between the inlet (102) and the outlet (104). The expansion housing (106) defines an internal expansion chamber (132) having an expansion volume sufficient to hold a plurality of volume units of the fluid. Each volume unit is defined by a fluid flow volume over a duration of time. The deflector (136) is disposed within the expansion chamber (132). The deflector (136) substantially redirects a backward energy pulse, which enters the expansion chamber (132) through the outlet (104), away from the inlet (102).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/045 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids specially adapted to prevent or minimise the effects of water hammer
• F16L 55/04 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids
• F16L 55/05 - Buffers therefor

Abstract

A water hammer mitigation device includes an inlet, an outlet, an expansion housing, and a deflector. The inlet receives fluid from a source. The outlet passes the fluid to a destination. The expansion housing is disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The expansion housing defines an internal expansion chamber having an expansion volume sufficient to hold a plurality of volume units of the fluid. Each volume unit is defined by a fluid flow volume over a duration of time. The deflector is disposed within the expansion chamber. The deflector substantially redirects a backward energy pulse, which enters the expansion chamber through the outlet, away from the inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 55/04 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids
• F15D 1/04 - Arrangements of guide vanes in pipe elbows or duct bendsConstruction of pipe conduit elements for elbows with respect to flow, e.g. for reducing losses of flow

Abstract

Provided is a method for heat treating a silicon wafer, wherein grown-in defects can be further reduced, while suppressing generation of slips during RTP, and in addition, roughness of the surface of a silicon wafer to be obtained can be improved after the RTP. The temperature of the silicon wafer is rapidly increased to a first temperature (T1), which is not below 1300°C but not above the melting point of silicon, at a first temperature increase speed in rare gas atmosphere, and after keeping the first temperature (T1), the temperature is rapidly reduced to a second temperature (T2) of 400-800°C at a first temperature reduction speed. Then, after switching the rare gas atmosphere to oxygen-containing atmosphere which contains an oxygen gas of 20-100 vol.%, the temperature is rapidly increased from the second temperature (T2) to a third temperature (T3), which is not below 1250°C but not above the melting point of silicon, at a second temperature increase speed, and after keeping the third temperature (T3), the temperature is rapidly reduced from the third temperature (T3) at a second temperature reduction speed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/26 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation
• H01L 21/324 - Thermal treatment for modifying the properties of semiconductor bodies, e.g. annealing, sintering

Goods & Services

Implants consisting of artificial materials; orthopedic joint implants; orthopaedic articles; orthopaedic devices; orthopaedic surgical implants; orthopaedic surgical instruments; orthopaedic appliances; orthopaedic instruments; apparatus for orthopaedic purposes; artificial orthopaedic implants; bandages for orthopaedic purposes; orthopaedic prostheses; orthopaedic medical devices; medical devices, articles and implements. Scientific and technological research services and research and design relating thereto; medical research; research and development of medical equipment and devices.

Abstract

Provided are a silicon wafer wherein a void defect existing in a wafer bulk portion is prevented from functioning as a contamination source in a device process or a source of generation of a slip; and a method for heat-treating a silicon wafer, which can reduce crystal defects including a COP in the vicinity of the surface of a wafer, which functions as a device active region, when a RTP is performed. In the method for heat-treating a silicon wafer, when a RTP is performed for a silicon wafer produced by a CZ method, the inner pressure of gas supplied into a first space (20a) and a second space (20b) and of the inside of the spaces, and a maximum achievement temperature (T1) are set at predetermined values. A silicon wafer wherein a wafer surface portion (1) is a non-defective area in which there is no void defect; and a void defect (4) composed of a polyhedron that is basically an octahedron, in which corners of the polyhedron are curved and an inner wall oxide film is removed exists in a wafer bulk portion (2) positioned deeper than the wafer surface portion (1), is provided by the method for heat-treating a silicon wafer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/324 - Thermal treatment for modifying the properties of semiconductor bodies, e.g. annealing, sintering
• H01L 21/26 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation

Goods & Services

Implants consisting of artificial materials; Orthopedic joint implants

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
• A47F 5/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves characterised by their constructional features
• A47F 7/00 - Show stands, hangers, or shelves, adapted for particular articles or materials
• F16M 11/00 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon
• F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles

Abstract

A cell culture module comprising: a sealed member (10) air-tightly holding a cell culture support (S), which is made of a porous material and has a concave part (S1) for culturing cells, in the inner space (12) thereof; a water pressure-supplying part (20) supplying water pressure to a second face (Sb) of the cell culture support (S), which is held within the inner space (12), opposite to a first face (Sa) having the concave part (S1) formed therein in the state where the inner space (12) is filled with a liquid culture medium; and a cell collecting part (30) collecting the cells separated from the above-described concave part (S1) due to the water pressure against the second face (Sb) as described above from the inner space (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus

Abstract

A process for producing ceramic microparticles, in which ceramic microparticles consisting only of a solid component of ceramic elemental substance that without complication of microchannel structure, have a spherical configuration near to that of perfect circle and excel in monodispersibility can be easily produced; and a ceramic microparticle producing apparatus therefor. The process comprises the step (S100) of feeding a dispersion phase consisting of an aqueous liquid containing a ceramic raw material and a gelling agent which would form a gel when cooled into a continuous phase consisting of an oily liquid containing a surfactant to thereby form liquid microdroplets; the step (S110) of recovering the formed liquid microdroplets and cooling the same; the step (S120) of washing the cooled liquid microdroplets; the step (S130) of drying the washed liquid microdroplets; and the step (S140) of firing the dried liquid microdroplets.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 2/08 - Gelation of a colloidal solution
• C01B 13/14 - Methods for preparing oxides or hydroxides in general
• C01B 25/32 - Phosphates of magnesium, calcium, strontium, or barium

Abstract

A semiconductor processing component has an outer surface portion comprised of silicon carbide, the outer surface portion having a skin impurity level and a bulk impurity level. The skin impurity level is average impurity level from 0 nm to 100 nm of depth into the outer surface portion, the bulk impurity level is measured at a depth of at least 3 microns into the outer surface portion, and the skin impurity level is not greater than 80% of the bulk impurity level.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/311 - Etching the insulating layers

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a base member for a portable intravenous stand. The base member includes a plurality of segments configured to facilitate the close nesting or alignment of multiple portable intravenous stands; and thus reducing the amount of space required for storing the portable intravenous stands when not in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/00 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets

Abstract

E5 Ω cm and a nitrogen content comprising nitrogen atoms bonded within the body, wherein the nitrogen content is not greater than about 200 ppm.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/565 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on non-oxides based on carbides based on silicon carbide

Abstract

Provided is a vertical wafer boat having improved purification efficiency in purifying process and a wafer supporting section increased in length. A top panel (7) is provided with an opening section (7a) formed by having, at the center, the center point of a wafer (W) to be placed; and a slit section (7b) formed on an insertion side of the wafer to reach the opening section (7). The width (T) of the slit (7) is 35% or more but not more than 45% of the width (섶D) of the top plate (7). Upper surface angle sections (2a1, 3a1, 4a1, 5a1) are chamfered for 40% or more but not more than 60% of the lengths of wafer supporting sections (2a, 3a, 4a, 5a), from the leading end sections of the wafer supporting sections (2a, 3a, 4a, 5a) to column sections (2b, 3b, 4b, 5b). Upper surface angle sections (2a2, 3a2, 4a2, 5a2) from the chamfer end position to the column sections (2b, 3b, 4b, 5b) are formed at an angle of 90° or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/22 - Diffusion of impurity materials, e.g. doping materials, electrode materials, into, or out of, a semiconductor body, or between semiconductor regionsRedistribution of impurity materials, e.g. without introduction or removal of further dopant
• H01L 21/205 - Deposition of semiconductor materials on a substrate, e.g. epitaxial growth using reduction or decomposition of a gaseous compound yielding a solid condensate, i.e. chemical deposition
• H01L 21/324 - Thermal treatment for modifying the properties of semiconductor bodies, e.g. annealing, sintering
• H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping

Goods & Services

Custom kits for installation upon bare shelters or vehicle chassis to convert it into a piece of military hardware. Protective armor panels for protecting against ballistic projectiles, mines, improvised explosive devices and explosive fragments installed in or attached to vehicles; armor kit for commercial vehicles consisting primarily of plates for external use on armor vehicles; armored vehicles. Fitting of armor plating to vehicles. Serial manufacturing on behalf of others; custom refurbishing and repurposing of vehicles to armored vehicles, custom manufacture of armor plates for use in armored vehicles; prototype fabrication. Educational and training services in the field of engineering services. Analytical and scientific testing services for others, namely materials testing; customs engineering and design of industrial tools, machines and components therefor; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of quality assurance certification; providing technical research services to others in the field of engineering, namely the gathering of technical and field data and providing such data to others.

Goods & Services

(1) Equipment vehicle kits consisting of furniture, equipment and tools for installation onto a military vehicle to convert it into a specialized vehicle. (2) Automated airport passenger boarding bridges. (3) Protective armor panels for protecting against ballistic projectiles, mines, improvised explosive devices and explosive fragments installed in or attached to vehicles; armor kit for commercial vehicles consisting primarily of plates for external use on armor vehicles; armored vehicles. (1) Analytical and scientific testing services for others, namely materials testing; custom engineering and design of industrial tools, machines and components therefor; testing, analysis and evaluation of the goods and services of others for the purpose of quality assurance certification; educational and training services in the field of engineering services; providing technical research services to others in the field of engineering, namely the gathering of technical and field data and providing such data to others; serial manufacturing on behalf of others; prototyping services for others; custom refurbishing and repurposing of vehicles to armored vehicles. (2) Custom manufacture of armor plates for use in armored vehicles; vehicle armor plating services for military and commercial vehicles.

Abstract

A method of making a solid electrolyte-YSZ product, where the method includes the step of providing a powdered mixture of zirconia, yttria and about 2%, by wt., or less of a metal oxide, where yttria-stabilized zirconia is not added to the mixture. The method also includes sintering the powdered mixture at about 1500°C or less, for about 5 hours or less, to form a reaction sintered YSZ. Also, a method of making a fuel cell electrolyte that includes the step of forming a green body that includes zirconia, yttria and about 2%, by wt., or less of a metal oxide, where yttria-stabilized zirconia is not added to the green body. The method also includes shaping the green body into a form of the electrolyte, and sintering the green body at about 1500°C or less to form a reaction sintered yttria-stabilized zirconia and metal oxide electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 35/486 - Fine ceramics
• H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
• H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

Abstract

A method of forming a high wear resistance coating on a substrate having a low coefficient of thermal expansion is described. The method may include providing the low CTE substrate, where a surface of the substrate includes a plurality of protrusions raised above the surface. A high wear resistance layer is formed on a top portion of protrusions, where the layer is not contiguous between adjacent protrusions on the substrate. Also, a wafer support component to support a wafer during, for example, a photolithography or inspection process. The wafer support component includes a substrate that has a material with a low coefficient of thermal expansion, where the substrate has a surface with a plurality of protrusions raised about the surface. A high wear resistance layer is formed on a top surface of each of the protrusions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying

Abstract

1/2 as measured by the single-edge precracked beam (SEPB) technique while maintaining a density greater than 3.1 g/cc for compositions with SiC greater than about 94 wt. % is made possible through the use of metallic Al to promote sintering and grain growth. Boron and carbon may be used as traditional sintering aids, with nitrogen to suppress grain growth, and additions of yttrium and/or lanthanide elements to promote intergranular fracture.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material

Abstract

Provided is a planar heater which suppresses high frequency induction heat by incorporating an earth electrode for suppressing high frequency induction and does not corrode with an excited reaction gas. A semiconductor heat treatment apparatus provided with such planar heater is also provided. A planar heater (1) is provided with a carbon wire heating body (CW) arranged and sealed in planar state inside a silica-glass-board-shaped body (2), and an earth electrode (3) arranged and sealed in a planar state in the silica-glass-board-shaped body (2) above the carbon wire heating body (CW).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 21/205 - Deposition of semiconductor materials on a substrate, e.g. epitaxial growth using reduction or decomposition of a gaseous compound yielding a solid condensate, i.e. chemical deposition
• C23C 16/46 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for heating the substrate
• H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• H05B 3/28 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor embedded in insulating material
• H05B 3/74 - Non-metallic plates
• H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material

Abstract

An apparatus to produce high purity hydrogen and electricity is disclosed in one embodiment of the invention as including a fuel cell configured to convert the chemical energy of a fuel to electricity and heat. An electrolyzer cell is placed in electrical and thermal communication with the fuel cell and is configured to electrolyze an oxygen-containing compound, such as steam or carbon dioxide, using the electricity and heat generated by the fuel cell. In selected embodiments, the fuel cell and electrolyzer cell are physically integrated into a single electrochemical cell stack.

IPC Classes  ?

• C25B 1/02 - Hydrogen or oxygen

Abstract

A multi-phase proton conducting material comprising a proton-conducting ceramic phase and a stabilizing ceramic phase. Under the presence of a partial pressure gradient of hydrogen across the membrane or under the influence of an electrical potential, a membrane fabricated with this material selectively transports hydrogen ions through the proton conducting phase, which results in ultrahigh purity hydrogen permeation through the membrane. The stabilizing ceramic phase may be substantially structurally and chemically identical to at least one product of a reaction between the proton conducting phase and at least one expected gas under operating conditions of a membrane fabricated using the material. In a barium cerate-based proton conducting membrane, one stabilizing phase is ceria.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 1/08 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances oxides

Abstract

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IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 37/10 - Non-chemical treatment
• C04B 35/49 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on zirconium or hafnium oxides or zirconates or hafnates containing also titanium oxide or titanates

Abstract

Provided is a planar heater having a substantially uniform heating temperature with a carbon wire heat generating body. The inner region and the outer region have different in-plane arrangement densities of carbon wire heat generating bodies (CW). A power supply terminal section having a connecting line for carrying electricity to a heat generating body (CW) is arranged at the center portion on the rear side of a silica glass board-like body. The connecting wire of the inner carbon wire heat generating body is connected at the center portion of the silica glass board-like body, the connecting lines (3a, 3b) of the outer carbon wire heat generating body are extended to the outer regions from the center portion of the silica glass board-like body, without crossing the inner carbon wire heat generating body (CW), and are connected with the outer carbon wire heat generating body (CW).

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 3/86 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields the heating conductors being embedded in the transparent or reflecting material
• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• H05B 3/74 - Non-metallic plates

Abstract

A method of making a solid electrolyte-YSZ product, where the method includes the step of providing a powdered mixture of zirconia, yttria and about 2%, by wt., or less of a metal oxide, where yttria-stabilized zirconia is not added to the mixture. The method also includes sintering the powdered mixture at about 1500° C. or less, for about 5 hours or less, to form a reaction sintered YSZ. Also, a method of making a fuel cell electrolyte that includes the step of forming a green body that includes zirconia, yttria and about 2%, by wt., or less of a metal oxide, where yttria-stabilized zirconia is not added to the green body. The method also includes shaping the green body into a form of the electrolyte, and sintering the green body at about 1500° C. or less to form a reaction sintered yttria-stabilized zirconia and metal oxide electrolyte.

IPC Classes  ?

• B28B 1/00 - Producing shaped articles from the material
• C04B 35/48 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on zirconium or hafnium oxides or zirconates or hafnates
• C04B 35/505 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on rare earth compounds based on yttrium oxide

Abstract

An apparatus for separating water vapor from a water-vapor containing gas mixture is described. The apparatus may include a mixed ion conducting membrane having at least a portion of one surface exposed to the water-vapor containing gas mixture and at least a portion of a second surface, that is opposite the first surface, that is exposed to a second gas mixture with a lower partial pressure of water vapor. The membrane may include at least one non-porous, gas-impermeable, solid material that can simultaneously conduct oxygen ions and protons. At least some of the water vapor from the water-vapor containing gas mixture is selectively transported through the membrane to the second gas mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers

Goods & Services

(1) Photo catalytic agents; fillers for chromatography; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of semiconductors; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of solar cells; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of liquid crystal; silicon, namely, starting materials of silicon used in the manufacture of inorganic compounds; silicon, namely, starting materials of silicon used in the manufacture of member of semiconductors; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of complex materials of ceramics; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the adhesive of inorganic compounds; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of organosilicon compounds; silicon carbide; adhesives for use in the automotive industry; adhesives for use in the consumer packing industry; adhesive for use in the textile industry; ceramic glazings; non-metallic minerals; photographic supplies, namely, unexposed camera film; unprocessed plastics; dental prosthetics and fillings; materials for artificial teeth of humans and animals, namely, dental ceramics and dental resins in liquid, paste, powder form; dental materials, namely, dental composite materials; oiled paper for medical purposes; sanitary masks; gauze for dressings; empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; eye patches for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation bandages; menstruation tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary panties; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; bandages for dressings; collodion for pharmaceutical purposes; breast-nursing pads; bracelets for medical purposes; incontinence diapers; mothproofing paper; lacteal flour for babies; semiconductor manufacturing machines and their parts; liquid-crystal manufacturing machines and their parts; dynamo brushes for electric motors; dynamo brushes; chemical processing machines and their parts, namely, separating machines for chemical processing and their parts, dissolving machines for chemical processing and their parts; solar batteries manufacturing machines and their parts; industrial robots and their parts (excluding civil engineering robot, painting robot, wrapping robot and semi-conductor manufacturing robot); non-electric prime movers, not for land vehicles [other than “water mills” and “wind mills”], namely, gas turbine engines, not for land vehicle; parts for non-electric prime movers for land vehicles, glassware manufacturing machines and apparatus; semi-conductor wafer; glass substrates for semi-conductor wafer and processed glass [not for building]; solar batteries; analysis apparatus for use in chemical testing purposes; testing apparatus for semi-conductors and their parts; discharge tubes; electronic machines and apparatus and their parts, namely, industrial x-ray tubes, electron microscopes and semiconductor devices namely chips, diodes, integrated circuits, transistors; glass for photo masks; glass chips, ceramic chips or other structure having multi-well arrays that can be used in analyses, experiment, investigation and production; micro lens array; optical machines, apparatus and their parts, namely, electron microscopes; fuel cells and their parts; laboratory apparatus and equipment, namely, microscopes; prosthetic or filling materials not for dental use, namely, artificial materials for use in the replacement of bones; prosthetic or filling materials for artificial bones; medical apparatus and instruments used for a cell culture and their parts, namely, cell biology equipment facility; medical apparatus and instruments and their parts, namely, traction apparatus for use for medical purpose; alternative plasma component adsorption apparatus and machine; medical testing equipment for analysis and diagnosis of the skin; gloves for medical purposes; electric massage apparatus for household use; esthetic massage apparatus for industrial purposes; pacifiers for babies; ice bag pillows for medical purposes; triangular bandages; supportive bandages; surgical catguts; feeding cups for medical purposes; dropping pipettes for medical purposes; medical ice bags; medical ice bag holders; baby bottles; vacuum bottles for nursing; cotton swabs for medical use; finger guards for medical purposes; urinals for medical purposes; bed pans; industrial furnaces and their parts and their attachments; electric lamps and other lighting apparatus, namely, electric lamps, gas lamps, oil lamps; industrial air purifiers and their parts and their attachments; air conditioning apparatus and their parts and their attachments; drying apparatus for chemical processing; recuperators for chemical processing; steamers for chemical processing; evaporators for chemical processing; distillers for chemical processing; heat exchangers for chemical processing; garbage incinerators for industrial purposes; refractory products, namely, refractory bricks, refractory mortars, refractory tiles, refractory clays, refractory powders, refractory fibers, moldable refractories, sinterd bloks; castable refractory; silica stone for use in building construction; quartz; electric wave absorbent for building or construction; cement and its products, namely, almina cement, portland blast-furnace slag cement, cement roofing tiles, cement boards, cement pipes; building glass; wall boards made from glass fiber insulation for use in building construction; moulds for forming cement products not of metal; glass powder for sealant of semi-conductor; industrial packaging containers of glass not including “glass stoppers, lids and covers”; industrial packaging containers of ceramics; glass stoppers [for industrial packaging containers]; glass covers and lids for industrial packaging containers; upright signboards of glass or ceramics; ice pails; whisks [non-electric]; cooking strainers; pepper pots; sugar bowls; salt shakers; egg cups; napkin holders; napkin rings; toothpick holders; colanders; Japanese style cooked rice scoops [shamoji]; hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; cooking funnels; Japanese style wooden pestles [surikogi]; Japanese style earthenware mortars [suribachi]; Japanese style personal dining trays or stands [zen]; bottle openers; cooking graters; tart scoops; chopsticks; chopstick cases; ladles and dippers; cooking sieves and sifters; chopping boards for kitchen use; rolling pins for cooking purposes; grills [cooking utensils]; toothpicks; lemon squeezers [citrus juicers]; waffle irons [non-electric]; portable cooking kits for outdoor use.

Goods & Services

Medical instruments, namely, oxygen sensors, oxygen monitors, oxygen analyzers and oxygen blenders

Goods & Services

(1) Photo catalytic agents; fillers for chromatography; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of semiconductors; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of solar cells; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of liquid crystal; silicon, namely, starting materials of silicon used in the manufacture of inorganic compounds; silicon, namely, starting materials of silicon used in the manufacture of member of semiconductors; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of complex materials of ceramics; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the adhesive of inorganic compounds; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of organosilicon compounds; silicon carbide; adhesives for use in the automotive industry; adhesives for use in the consumer packing industry; adhesive for use in the textile industry; ceramic glazing; priming putty; higher fatty acids; nonferrous metals; non-metallic minerals; photographic supplies, namely, unexposed camera film; chemical test paper; artificial sweeteners; flour and starch for industrial purposes; unprocessed plastics; pulp, namely, sulphite pulp; dental prosthetics and fillings; materials for artificial teeth of humans and animals, namely, dental ceramics and dental resins in liquid, paste, powder form; dental materials, namely, dental composite materials; oiled paper for medical purposes; sanitary masks; gauze for dressings; empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; eye patches for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation bandages; menstruation tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary panties; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; bandages for dressings; collodion for pharmaceutical purposes; breast-nursing pads; bracelets for medical purposes; incontinence diapers; lactose [milk sugar]; lacteal flour for babies; semiconductor manufacturing machines and their parts; liquid-crystal manufacturing machines and their parts; dynamo brushes for electric motors; dynamo brushes; chemical processing machines and their parts, namely, separating machines for chemical processing and their parts, dissolving machines for chemical processing and their parts; solar batteries manufacturing machines and their parts; robots for manufacturing a semi-conductor and their parts; industrial robots and their parts; metalworking machines and tools; mining machines and apparatus, namely, bits for mining machines; construction machines and apparatus, namely, excavating machines for construction; loading-unloading machines and apparatus, namely, mechanical and pneumatic hoisting apparatus; fishing machines and instruments, namely, trawl winches; textile machines and apparatus, namely, textile scutching machines, textile tentering machines; food or beverage processing machines and apparatus, namely, electric food blenders; lumbering, woodworking, or veneer or plywood making machines and apparatus, namely, plywood gluing machines; pulp making, papermaking or paper-working machines and apparatus; printing or bookbinding machines and apparatus; sewing machines; fodder presses; fodder cutting machines [feed cutters]; fodder mixing machines [feed mixers]; cake-fodder crushing machines [feed mills]; milk filtering machines; milking machines; chick brooders; incubators for eggs; sericultural machines and implements; shoe making machines; leather tanning machines; tobacco processing machines; glassware manufacturing machines and apparatus; painting machines and apparatus; packaging or wrapping machines and apparatus; power-operated potters' wheels; plastic processing machines and apparatus; machines and apparatus for manufacturing rubber goods; stone working machines and apparatus; non-electric prime movers, not for land vehicles other than water mills and wind mills, namely, gas turbine engines, not for land vehicle; parts for non-electric prime movers for land vehicles; water mills; wind mills; pneumatic or hydraulic machines and instruments, namely, pneumatic conveyors; adhesive tape dispensing machines; automatic stamping machines; electric washing machines for industrial purposes; food mixing machines for commercial use; food peeling machines for commercial use; dish washing machines for industrial purposes; food cutting, chopping and slicing machines for commercial use; electric wax-polishing machines for industrial purposes; vacuum cleaners for industrial purposes; dish washing machines for household purposes; electric wax-polishing machines for household purposes; washing machines for household purposes; vacuum cleaners for household purposes; electric food blenders for household purposes; mechanical parking systems composed of power operated lifts for moving, parking, and storing land vehicles; vehicle washing installations; shafts, axles or spindles not for land vehicles, bearings [machine elements not for land vehicles]; shaft couplings or connectors [machine elements not for land vehicles]; bearings [machine elements not for land vehicles]; power transmissions and gearing for machines not for land vehicles; shock absorbers [machine elements not for land vehicles]; springs [machine elements not for land vehicles]; brakes [machine elements not for land vehicles]; valves [machine elements not for land vehicles]; lawnmowers; curtain drawing devices electrically operated; waste compacting machines and apparatus; waste crushing machines; starters for motors and engines; AC motors and DC motors [not including those for land vehicles but including "parts" for any AC motors and DC motors]; AC generators [alternators]; DC generators; semi-conductor wafer; glass substrates for semi-conductor wafer; solar batteries; analysis apparatus for use in chemical testing purposes; testing apparatus for semi-conductors and their parts; discharge tubes; electronic machines and apparatus and their parts, namely, industrial X-ray tubes, electron microscopes, and semiconductor devices namely chips, diodes, integrated circuits, transistors; glass for photo masks; glass chips, ceramic chips or other structure having multi-well arrays that can be used in analyses, experiment, investigation and production; micro lens array; optical machines, apparatus and their parts, namely, electron microscopes; fuel cells and their parts; ear plugs; processed glass not for building; electric arc welding machines; electric metal cutting machines (by arc, gas or plasma); electric welding apparatus; ozonator [ozonators]; electrolysers [electrolytic cells]; egg-candlers; blueprint apparatus; cash registers; coin counting or sorting machines; electric sign boards for displaying target figures, current outputs or the like; photo-copying machines; time and date stamping machines; time clocks [time recording devices]; punched card office machines; voting machines; postage stamp checking apparatus; vending machines; gasoline station equipment, namely, metered gasoline pumps; coin-operated gates for car parking facilities; life saving apparatus and equipment, namely, life jackets; fire extinguishers; fire hydrants; fire hose nozzles; sprinkler systems for fire protection; fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; protective helmets, namely, cycling helmets, diving helmets, ski helmets; railway signal apparatus, luminous or mechanical; vehicle breakdown warning triangles; luminous or mechanical road signs; diving machines [not for sports], namely, regulators, dive computers for use in scuba diving; arcade game apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; electric door openers; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; sports training simulators; laboratory apparatus and equipment, namely, microscopes; photographic instruments and apparatus, namely, cameras; cinematographic instruments and apparatus, namely, cinematographic cameras, film splicing apparatus, film editing apparatus, cinematographic projectors, film cassettes, reels and spools, reel spindle adapters for cinematographic projectors, screens; measuring or testing machines and instruments, namely, graduated rulers; power distribution or control machines and apparatus, namely, power switches, rotary converter, electric phase modifiers; rotary converters; phase modifier; batteries and cells, namely, dry and wet cell batteries, rechargeable batteries; electric or magnetic meters and testers, namely, directional compasses; electric wires and cables, namely, optical fiber cables; electric flat irons; electric hair-curlers; electric buzzers; telecommunication devices and apparatus, namely, telephones; magnetic cores; resistance wires; electrodes; fire boats; rockets; fire engines; cigar lighters for automobiles; gloves for protection against accidents; dust masks; gas masks; welding masks; fireproof garments; spectacles [eyeglasses and goggles]; consumer games (apparatus for -) adopted for use with an external display screen or monitor; electronic circuits and CD-ROMS recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; weight belts [for scuba diving]; inflatable swimming floats; protective helmets for sports; air tanks [for scuba diving]; swimming flutter boards; regulators [for scuba diving]; phonograph records; metronomes; electronic circuits and CD-ROMS recorded automatic performance programs for electronic musical instruments; downloadable music files; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mounts; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications, namely, books and magazines in the field of chemical and science technology recorded on computer media; prosthetic or filling materials not for dental use, namely, artificial materials for use in the replacement of bones; prosthetic or filling materials for artificial bones; medical apparatus and instruments used for a cell culture and their parts, namely, cell biology equipment facility; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, traction apparatus for use for medical purpose; alternative plasma component adsorption apparatus and machine; testing apparatus for medical purposes and their parts and their attachments, namely, alcohol breath testing units; pacifiers for babies; ice bag pillows for medical purposes; triangular bandages; surgical catguts; feeding cups for medical purposes; dropping pipettes for medical purposes; medical ice bags; medical ice bag holders; baby bottles; vacuum bottles for nursing; cotton swabs for medical use; finger guards for medical purposes; artificial tympanic membranes; esthetic massage apparatus for industrial purposes; electric massage apparatus for household use; gloves for medical purposes; urinals for medical purposes; bed pans; ear picks; industrial furnaces and their parts and their attachments; electric lamps and other lighting apparatus, namely, electric lamps, gas lamps, oil lamps; industrial air purifiers and their parts and their attachments; air conditioning apparatus and their parts and their attachments; set units of toilet bowl and seat; set units of bathroom; drying apparatus for chemical processing; recuperators for chemical processing; steamers for chemical processing; evaporators for chemical processing; distillers for chemical processing; heat exchangers for chemical processing; milk sterilizers; nuclear reactors and their parts; forage drying apparatus; industrial boilers; freezers; laundry dryers [electric, for industrial purposes]; machines and apparatus for use in beauty salons and barbers' shops [not including hairdressing chairs], namely, hair dryers, curling irons, razors; cooking equipment for industrial purpose, namely, stoves, stove elements, pots and pans; industrial dish drying apparatus and installations; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; tap water faucets; level controlling valves for tanks; pipe line cocks; waste water treatment tanks for industrial purposes; septic tanks for industrial purposes; garbage incinerators for industrial purposes; garbage incinerators for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus; household electrothermic appliances; washers for water taps; washers for water taps; gas water heaters for household use; non-electric cooking heaters [for household purposes]; kitchen worktops; kitchen sinks; ice chests (for household purposes, non-portable); ice-cooling refrigerators for household purposes; household tap-water filters; bathtubs and shower enclosures; standing paper lantern [andon]; portable paper lanterns [chochin]; gas lamps; oil lamps; lamp chimneys; warming pans [non-electric]; pocket warmers [non-electric]; stick fuel for Japanese pocket warmers [kairo-bai]; hot water bottles [for warming one's feet in bed]; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; disinfectant dispensers for toilets; toilet bowls; seatings for use with Japanese style toilet bowls; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; heating or cooling packs filled with chemical substances ready to react when required; non-electric heating apparatus for household purpose, namely, gas water heater; refractory products, namely, refractory bricks, refractory mortars, refractory tiles, refractory clays, refractory powders, refractory fibers, moldable refractories, sinterd bloks ; castable refractory; silica stone for use in building construction; quartz; electric wave absorbent for building or construction; tar and pitch; non-metallic minerals for building or construction; ceramic building materials and bricks; linoleum building materials; plastic building materials; synthetic building materials, namely, synthetic boards, synthetic flooring materials; asphalt, and asphalt building or construction materials; rubber building or construction materials; plaster for building purposes; lime building or construction materials, namely, silica calcium boards; building or construction materials of plaster; rock fall prevention nets of textile; prefabricated building kits not of metal; plastic security windows allowing communication; demarcating tapes; cement and its products, namely, almina cement, Portland blast-furnace slag cement, cement roofing tiles, cement boards, cement pipes; building timber; building stone; building glass; artificial fish reefs not of metal; hen-houses and poultry cages not of metal; paint spraying booths not of metal; moulds for forming cement products not of metal; water-pipe valves not of metal or plastics; road signs not of metal, non-luminous, and not mechanical; beacons not of metal, non-luminous; liquid storage tanks of masonry for industrial purposes; water tanks of masonry for industrial purposes; water tanks of masonry for household purposes; mooring bitts and bollards not of metal; letter boxes of masonry; joinery fittings not of metal; stone lanterns; transportable greenhouses not of metal for household use; gravestones and tomb plaques not of metal; diving platforms not of metal; stone sculptures; concrete sculptures; marble sculptures; wall boards of glass fiber insulation for use in building construction; plaster boards; slag; glass powder for sealant of semi-conductor; dental floss; un-worked or semi-worked glass not for building; mangers for animals [troughs for livestock]; poultry rings; cooking skewers; tub brushes; metal brushes; brushes for pipes; industrial brushes; ship-scrubbing brushes; gloves for household purposes; industrial packaging containers of glass not including "glass stoppers, lids and covers"; industrial packaging containers of ceramics; glass stoppers [for industrial packaging containers]; glass covers and lids for industrial packaging containers; cooking pots and pans [non-electric]; coffee-pots [non-electric]; Japanese cast iron kettles, non-electric [tetsubin]; kettles [non-electric]; tableware; portable cold boxes [non-electric]; rice chests; food preserving jars of glass; drinking flasks [for travelers]; vacuum bottles [insulated flasks]; ice pails; whisks [non-electric]; cooking strainers; pepper pots; sugar bowls; salt shakers; egg cups; napkin holders; napkin rings; toothpick holders; colanders; Japanese style cooked rice scoops [shamoji]; hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; cooking funnels; Japanese style wooden pestles [surikogi]; Japanese style earthenware mortars [suribachi]; Japanese style personal dining trays or stands [zen]; bottle openers; cooking graters; tart scoops; chopsticks; chopstick cases; ladles and dippers; cooking sieves and sifters; chopping boards for kitchen use; rolling pins for cooking purposes; grills [cooking utensils]; toothpicks; lemon squeezers [citrus juicers]; waffle irons [non-electric]; ironing boards; tailors' sprayers; ironing boards [kotedai]; marking boards for use with an impress blades [hera-dai]; stirrers for hot bathtub water [yukakibo]; bathroom stools; bathroom pails; candle extinguishers; candlesticks; cinder sifters for household purposes; coal scuttles; flower pots; watering cans; feeding vessels for pets; brushes for pets; chewing goods for pet dogs; indoor aquaria and their fittings; bird cages; bird baths; clothes brushes; chamber pots; toilet paper holders; piggy banks [not of metal]; lucky charms [omamori]; sacred lots [omikuji]; boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels; boot jacks; soap dispensers; flower vases; flower bowls; wind chimes; upright signboards of glass or ceramics; perfume burners; electric toothbrushes; cosmetic and toilet utensils, namely, manual toothbrushes; shoe brushes; shoe horns; shoe shine cloths; handy shoe shiners; shoe-trees [stretchers]; portable cooking kits for outdoor use; pig bristles [hog bristles for brushes].

Goods & Services

(1) Photo catalytic agents; fillers for chromatography; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of semiconductors; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of solar cells; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of liquid crystal; silicon, namely, starting materials of silicon used in the manufacture of inorganic compounds; silicon, namely, starting materials of silicon used in the manufacture of member of semiconductors; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of complex materials of ceramics; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the adhesive of inorganic compounds; silicon, namely, raw materials of silicon used in the manufacture of organosilicon compounds; silicon carbide; adhesives for use in the automotive industry; adhesives for use in the consumer packing industry; adhesive for use in the textile industry; ceramic glazing; priming putty; higher fatty acids; nonferrous metals; non-metallic minerals; photographic supplies, namely, unexposed camera film; chemical test paper; artificial sweeteners; flour and starch for industrial purposes; unprocessed plastics; pulp, namely, sulphite pulp; dental prosthetics and fillings; materials for artificial teeth of humans and animals, namely, dental ceramics and dental resins in liquid, paste, powder form; dental materials, namely, dental composite materials; oiled paper for medical purposes; sanitary masks; gauze for dressings; empty capsules for pharmaceuticals; eye patches for medical purposes; ear bandages; menstruation bandages; menstruation tampons; sanitary napkins; sanitary panties; absorbent cotton; adhesive plasters; bandages for dressings; collodion for pharmaceutical purposes; breast-nursing pads; bracelets for medical purposes; incontinence diapers; lactose [milk sugar]; lacteal flour for babies; semiconductor manufacturing machines and their parts; liquid-crystal manufacturing machines and their parts; dynamo brushes for electric motors; dynamo brushes; chemical processing machines and their parts, namely, separating machines for chemical processing and their parts, dissolving machines for chemical processing and their parts; solar batteries manufacturing machines and their parts; robots for manufacturing a semi-conductor and their parts; industrial robots and their parts; metalworking machines and tools; mining machines and apparatus, namely, bits for mining machines; construction machines and apparatus, namely, excavating machines for construction; loading-unloading machines and apparatus, namely, mechanical and pneumatic hoisting apparatus; fishing machines and instruments, namely, trawl winches; textile machines and apparatus, namely, textile scutching machines, textile tentering machines; food or beverage processing machines and apparatus, namely, electric food blenders; lumbering, woodworking, or veneer or plywood making machines and apparatus, namely, plywood gluing machines; pulp making, papermaking or paper-working machines and apparatus; printing or bookbinding machines and apparatus; sewing machines; fodder presses; fodder cutting machines [feed cutters]; fodder mixing machines [feed mixers]; cake-fodder crushing machines [feed mills]; milk filtering machines; milking machines; chick brooders; incubators for eggs; sericultural machines and implements; shoe making machines; leather tanning machines; tobacco processing machines; glassware manufacturing machines and apparatus; painting machines and apparatus; packaging or wrapping machines and apparatus; power-operated potters’ wheels; plastic processing machines and apparatus; machines and apparatus for manufacturing rubber goods; stone working machines and apparatus; non-electric prime movers, not for land vehicles other than water mills and wind mills, namely, gas turbine engines, not for land vehicle; parts for non-electric prime movers for land vehicles; water mills; wind mills; pneumatic or hydraulic machines and instruments, namely, pneumatic conveyors; adhesive tape dispensing machines; automatic stamping machines; electric washing machines for industrial purposes; food mixing machines for commercial use; food peeling machines for commercial use; dish washing machines for industrial purposes; food cutting, chopping and slicing machines for commercial use; electric wax-polishing machines for industrial purposes; vacuum cleaners for industrial purposes; dish washing machines for household purposes; electric wax-polishing machines for household purposes; washing machines for household purposes; vacuum cleaners for household purposes; electric food blenders for household purposes; mechanical parking systems composed of power operated lifts for moving, parking, and storing land vehicles; vehicle washing installations; shafts, axles or spindles not for land vehicles, bearings [machine elements not for land vehicles]; shaft couplings or connectors [machine elements not for land vehicles]; bearings [machine elements not for land vehicles]; power transmissions and gearing for machines not for land vehicles; shock absorbers [machine elements not for land vehicles]; springs [machine elements not for land vehicles]; brakes [machine elements not for land vehicles]; valves [machine elements not for land vehicles]; lawnmowers; curtain drawing devices electrically operated; waste compacting machines and apparatus; waste crushing machines; starters for motors and engines; AC motors and DC motors [not including those for land vehicles but including “parts” for any AC motors and DC motors]; AC generators [alternators]; DC generators; semi-conductor wafer; glass substrates for semi-conductor wafer; solar batteries; analysis apparatus for use in chemical testing purposes; testing apparatus for semi-conductors and their parts; discharge tubes; electronic machines and apparatus and their parts, namely, industrial X-ray tubes, electron microscopes, and semiconductor devices namely chips, diodes, integrated circuits, transistors; glass for photo masks; glass chips, ceramic chips or other structure having multi-well arrays that can be used in analyses, experiment, investigation and production; micro lens array; optical machines, apparatus and their parts, namely, electron microscopes; fuel cells and their parts; ear plugs; processed glass not for building; electric arc welding machines; electric metal cutting machines (by arc, gas or plasma); electric welding apparatus; ozonator [ozonators]; electrolysers [electrolytic cells]; egg-candlers; blueprint apparatus; cash registers; coin counting or sorting machines; electric sign boards for displaying target figures, current outputs or the like; photo-copying machines; time and date stamping machines; time clocks [time recording devices]; punched card office machines; voting machines; postage stamp checking apparatus; vending machines; gasoline station equipment, namely, metered gasoline pumps; coin-operated gates for car parking facilities; life saving apparatus and equipment, namely, life jackets; fire extinguishers; fire hydrants; fire hose nozzles; sprinkler systems for fire protection; fire alarms; gas alarms; anti-theft warning apparatus; protective helmets, namely, cycling helmets, diving helmets, ski helmets; railway signal apparatus, luminous or mechanical; vehicle breakdown warning triangles; luminous or mechanical road signs; diving machines [not for sports], namely, regulators, dive computers for use in scuba diving; arcade game apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; electric door openers; simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; sports training simulators; laboratory apparatus and equipment, namely, microscopes; photographic instruments and apparatus, namely, cameras; cinematographic instruments and apparatus, namely, cinematographic cameras, film splicing apparatus, film editing apparatus, cinematographic projectors, film cassettes, reels and spools, reel spindle adapters for cinematographic projectors, screens; measuring or testing machines and instruments, namely, graduated rulers; power distribution or control machines and apparatus, namely, power switches, rotary converter, electric phase modifiers; rotary converters; phase modifier; batteries and cells, namely, dry and wet cell batteries, rechargeable batteries; electric or magnetic meters and testers, namely, directional compasses; electric wires and cables, namely, optical fiber cables; electric flat irons; electric hair-curlers; electric buzzers; telecommunication devices and apparatus, namely, telephones; magnetic cores; resistance wires; electrodes; fire boats; rockets; fire engines; cigar lighters for automobiles; gloves for protection against accidents; dust masks; gas masks; welding masks; fireproof garments; spectacles [eyeglasses and goggles]; consumer games (apparatus for -) adopted for use with an external display screen or monitor; electronic circuits and CD-ROMS recorded with programs for hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; weight belts [for scuba diving]; inflatable swimming floats; protective helmets for sports; air tanks [for scuba diving]; swimming flutter boards; regulators [for scuba diving]; phonograph records; metronomes; electronic circuits and CD-ROMS recorded automatic performance programs for electronic musical instruments; downloadable music files; exposed cinematographic films; exposed slide films; slide film mounts; downloadable image files; recorded video discs and video tapes; electronic publications, namely, books and magazines in the field of chemical and science technology recorded on computer media; prosthetic or filling materials not for dental use, namely, artificial materials for use in the replacement of bones; prosthetic or filling materials for artificial bones; medical apparatus and instruments used for a cell culture and their parts, namely, cell biology equipment facility; medical apparatus and instruments, namely, traction apparatus for use for medical purpose; alternative plasma component adsorption apparatus and machine; testing apparatus for medical purposes and their parts and their attachments, namely, alcohol breath testing units; pacifiers for babies; ice bag pillows for medical purposes; triangular bandages; surgical catguts; feeding cups for medical purposes; dropping pipettes for medical purposes; medical ice bags; medical ice bag holders; baby bottles; vacuum bottles for nursing; cotton swabs for medical use; finger guards for medical purposes; artificial tympanic membranes; esthetic massage apparatus for industrial purposes; electric massage apparatus for household use; gloves for medical purposes; urinals for medical purposes; bed pans; ear picks; industrial furnaces and their parts and their attachments; electric lamps and other lighting apparatus, namely, electric lamps, gas lamps, oil lamps; industrial air purifiers and their parts and their attachments; air conditioning apparatus and their parts and their attachments; set units of toilet bowl and seat; set units of bathroom; drying apparatus for chemical processing; recuperators for chemical processing; steamers for chemical processing; evaporators for chemical processing; distillers for chemical processing; heat exchangers for chemical processing; milk sterilizers; nuclear reactors and their parts; forage drying apparatus; industrial boilers; freezers; laundry dryers [electric, for industrial purposes]; machines and apparatus for use in beauty salons and barbers’ shops [not including hairdressing chairs], namely, hair dryers, curling irons, razors; cooking equipment for industrial purpose, namely, stoves, stove elements, pots and pans; industrial dish drying apparatus and installations; dish disinfectant apparatus for industrial purposes; tap water faucets; level controlling valves for tanks; pipe line cocks; waste water treatment tanks for industrial purposes; septic tanks for industrial purposes; garbage incinerators for industrial purposes; garbage incinerators for household purposes; solar water heaters; water purifying apparatus; household electrothermic appliances; washers for water taps; washers for water taps; gas water heaters for household use; non-electric cooking heaters [for household purposes]; kitchen worktops; kitchen sinks; ice chests (for household purposes, non-portable); ice-cooling refrigerators for household purposes; household tap-water filters; bathtubs and shower enclosures; standing paper lantern [andon]; portable paper lanterns [chochin]; gas lamps; oil lamps; lamp chimneys; warming pans [non-electric]; pocket warmers [non-electric]; stick fuel for Japanese pocket warmers [kairo-bai]; hot water bottles [for warming one’s feet in bed]; toilet stool units with a washing water squirter; disinfectant dispensers for toilets; toilet bowls; seatings for use with Japanese style toilet bowls; waste water treatment tanks for household purposes; septic tanks for household purposes; heating or cooling packs filled with chemical substances ready to react when required; non-electric heating apparatus for household purpose, namely, gas water heater; refractory products, namely, refractory bricks, refractory mortars, refractory tiles, refractory clays, refractory powders, refractory fibers, moldable refractories, sinterd bloks ; castable refractory; silica stone for use in building construction; quartz; electric wave absorbent for building or construction; tar and pitch; non-metallic minerals for building or construction; ceramic building materials and bricks; linoleum building materials; plastic building materials; synthetic building materials, namely, synthetic boards, synthetic flooring materials; asphalt, and asphalt building or construction materials; rubber building or construction materials; plaster for building purposes; lime building or construction materials, namely, silica calcium boards; building or construction materials of plaster; rock fall prevention nets of textile; prefabricated building kits not of metal; plastic security windows allowing communication; demarcating tapes; cement and its products, namely, almina cement, Portland blast-furnace slag cement, cement roofing tiles, cement boards, cement pipes; building timber; building stone; building glass; artificial fish reefs not of metal; hen-houses and poultry cages not of metal; paint spraying booths not of metal; moulds for forming cement products not of metal; water-pipe valves not of metal or plastics; road signs not of metal, non-luminous, and not mechanical; beacons not of metal, non-luminous; liquid storage tanks of masonry for industrial purposes; water tanks of masonry for industrial purposes; water tanks of masonry for household purposes; mooring bitts and bollards not of metal; letter boxes of masonry; joinery fittings not of metal; stone lanterns; transportable greenhouses not of metal for household use; gravestones and tomb plaques not of metal; diving platforms not of metal; stone sculptures; concrete sculptures; marble sculptures; wall boards of glass fiber insulation for use in building construction; plaster boards; slag; glass powder for sealant of semi-conductor; dental floss; un-worked or semi-worked glass not for building; mangers for animals [troughs for livestock]; poultry rings; cooking skewers; tub brushes; metal brushes; brushes for pipes; industrial brushes; ship-scrubbing brushes; gloves for household purposes; industrial packaging containers of glass not including “glass stoppers, lids and covers”; industrial packaging containers of ceramics; glass stoppers [for industrial packaging containers]; glass covers and lids for industrial packaging containers; cooking pots and pans [non-electric]; coffee-pots [non-electric]; Japanese cast iron kettles, non-electric [tetsubin]; kettles [non-electric]; tableware; portable cold boxes [non-electric]; rice chests; food preserving jars of glass; drinking flasks [for travelers]; vacuum bottles [insulated flasks]; ice pails; whisks [non-electric]; cooking strainers; pepper pots; sugar bowls; salt shakers; egg cups; napkin holders; napkin rings; toothpick holders; colanders; Japanese style cooked rice scoops [shamoji]; hand-operated coffee grinders and pepper mills; cooking funnels; Japanese style wooden pestles [surikogi]; Japanese style earthenware mortars [suribachi]; Japanese style personal dining trays or stands [zen]; bottle openers; cooking graters; tart scoops; chopsticks; chopstick cases; ladles and dippers; cooking sieves and sifters; chopping boards for kitchen use; rolling pins for cooking purposes; grills [cooking utensils]; toothpicks; lemon squeezers [citrus juicers]; waffle irons [non-electric]; ironing boards; tailors’ sprayers; ironing boards [kotedai]; marking boards for use with an impress blades [hera-dai]; stirrers for hot bathtub water [yukakibo]; bathroom stools; bathroom pails; candle extinguishers; candlesticks; cinder sifters for household purposes; coal scuttles; flower pots; watering cans; feeding vessels for pets; brushes for pets; chewing goods for pet dogs; indoor aquaria and their fittings; bird cages; bird baths; clothes brushes; chamber pots; toilet paper holders; piggy banks [not of metal]; lucky charms [omamori]; sacred lots [omikuji]; boxes of metal for dispensing paper towels; boot jacks; soap dispensers; flower vases; flower bowls; wind chimes; upright signboards of glass or ceramics; perfume burners; electric toothbrushes; cosmetic and toilet utensils, namely, manual toothbrushes; shoe brushes; shoe horns; shoe shine cloths; handy shoe shiners; shoe-trees [stretchers]; portable cooking kits for outdoor use; pig bristles [hog bristles for brushes].

Abstract

An imaging device (30) is arranged at a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the surface of a distorted silicon wafer (10) when light from a light source (50) is applied onto the surface of the distorted silicon wafer (10) rotating. A method for inspecting the surface of the distorted silicon wafer includes: an imaging step for imaging the surface of the distorted silicon wafer (10) at a plurality of rotation angle positions under the condition that the imaging device (30) can image the bright line appearing on the surface of the distorted silicon wafer (10); and a combined image generation step for generating a combined image at a predetermined rotation angle position from the surface images of the distorted silicon wafer (10) obtained at a plurality of rotation angle positions by the imaging device (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/956 - Inspecting patterns on the surface of objects
• H01L 21/66 - Testing or measuring during manufacture or treatment

Abstract

New igniter systems are provided that comprise a ceramic igniter element and an affixed encasing shield element. The shield element may be engaged or affixed to the igniter element in a variety of configurations, including by direct attachment to the igniter element or through another structure interposed between the igniter and shield elements. In preferred systems, a proximal end of an igniter element may be engaged in a mounting structure and a shield element that encases the igniter element is affixed to the mounting structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 7/22 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs Details
• F23Q 7/00 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs

Abstract

New ceramic resistive igniter elements are provided that comprise a first conductive zone, a resistive hot zone, and a second conductive zone, all in electrical sequence. In preferred igniters, at least a substantial portion of the first conductive zone does not contact a ceramic insulator. Preferred igniters of the invention have a rounded cross-sectional shape for at least a portion of the igniter length.

IPC Classes  ?

• F23Q 7/22 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs Details
• F23Q 7/00 - Incandescent ignitionIgnition using electrically-produced heat, e.g. lighters for cigarettesElectrically-heated glowing plugs