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28-02-2017 дата публикации

Установка для лазерной обработки кольцевым пучком

Номер: RU0000168922U1

Полезная модель относится к оборудованию для лазерной обработки и может быть использована для изготовления шайб из тугоплавких металлических или изоляционных неметаллических пластин.Техническим результатом полезной модели, совпадающим с задачей, на решение которой она направлена, является повышение производительности установки для лазерной обработки при изготовлении шайб.Технический результат достигается тем, что в установке для лазерной обработки кольцевым пучком, содержащей лазер и расположенные на оси лазерного пучка телескопический преобразователь диаметра лазерного пучка, состоящий из отрицательной линзы и положительной линзы, коническую линзу и фокусирующую линзу, коническая линза выполнена монолитной, состоящей из конуса с углом при его основании, рассчитываемом по уравнению, связывающему фокусное расстояние фокусирующей линзы, показатель преломления материала конической линзы и внутренний диаметр получаемой в результате обработки шайбы, и усеченного конуса с углом при его большем основании, рассчитываемом по уравнению, связывающему фокусное расстояние фокусирующей линзы, показатель преломления материала конической линзы и внешний диаметр получаемой в результате обработки шайбы, радиус меньшего основания усеченного конуса равен радиусу основания конуса, радиус большего основания усеченного конуса выполняют не менее радиуса пучка лазерного излучения после телескопического преобразователя, который рассчитывают по формуле, связывающей радиус конуса, внешний и внутренний диаметр получаемой шайбы. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 168 922 U1 (51) МПК B23K 26/00 (2014.01) B23K 26/064 (2014.01) B23K 26/073 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016125274, 24.06.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 24.06.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Коваленко Александр Фёдорович (RU) Дата регистрации: 28.02.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 24.06.2016 ...

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18-04-2017 дата публикации

Высоковольтный конденсатор

Номер: RU0000170167U1

Полезная модель относится к электротехнике, в частности к высоковольтным конденсаторам. Высоковольтный конденсатор содержит металлический корпус (1), включающий боковые стенки (2), днище (3), монтажные петли (4), крышку корпуса (5), единичные конденсаторные секции (6), заправочную горловину (7), токовыводы (8). Боковые стенки (2) имеют внутреннюю гофрированную поверхность для улучшения перемещения пузырьков воздуха и газа из единичных конденсаторных секций (6) в направлении заправочной горловины (7). Электромагнитный предохранительный клапан (9) в сборе с датчиком давления (14) и сильфоном (15) устанавливается на заправочную горловину (7). Блок управления (16) соединен с датчиком давления (14) и с электромагнитным предохранительным клапаном (9). Предлагаемая конструкция высоковольтного конденсатора с предохранительным электромагнитным клапаном и датчиком давления значительно повышает надежность и безопасность конструкции. Удаленный мониторинг датчика давления и управление электромагнитным клапаном позволяют контролировать работу высоковольтного конденсатора в любых сложных условиях эксплуатации (высокие и низкие температуры, повреждение корпуса, повышенный ток, повышенное напряжение, гармонические составляющие и другие факторы). 1 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 170 167 U1 (51) МПК H01G 2/08 (2006.01) H01G 11/18 (2013.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016117419, 04.05.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.05.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Балабанов Михаил Станиславович (RU), Хамитов Рустам Нуриманович (RU) 18.04.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 04.05.2016 Адрес для переписки: 644050, г. Омск, пр-кт Мира, 11, ОмГТУ, Информационно-патентный отдел, Бабенко О.И. (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2130662 C1, 20.05.1999. JP 2015015173 A, 22.01.2015. WO 2013043448 A1, 28.03.2013. JP 2012234973 A, 29.11.2012 ...

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29-03-2018 дата публикации

Устройство контроля технических масел и нефтепродуктов

Номер: RU0000178297U1

Устройство относится к измерительной технике, в частности, к измерительным приборам для анализа и контроля технических масел и нефтепродуктов, в частности, содержания в них водорода и влаги. Предложено устройство контроля технических масел и нефтепродуктов, содержащее измерительный зонд в виде трубки с отверстиями на одном конце для обеспечения подачи контролируемого трансформаторного масла к размещенному на измерительной плате в зонде емкостному датчику, снабженному измерителем температуры, и контроллер, который размещен в корпусе, соединенным с другим концом зонда, и снабжен разъемами для соединения с интерфейсными и сигнальными кабелями. Причем контроллер соединен электрически с емкостным датчиком, в который введен нагревательный элемент, соединенный с контроллером, выполненным с возможностью управления нагревательным элементом по данным от измерителя температуры, а также одновременной фиксации в интервале измерений текущей температуры и показаний емкостного датчика с усреднением полученных результатов. Технический результат - расширение арсенала технических средств для контроля содержания водорода в технических маслах и нефтепродуктах с одновременным повышением точности контроля. 3 з.п.ф., 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 178 297 U1 (51) МПК G01N 27/22 (2006.01) G01N 33/28 (2006.01) H05B 1/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 27/22 (2006.01); G01N 27/223 (2006.01); G01N 33/28 (2006.01); G01N 33/2805 (2006.01); H05B 1/0227 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017142258, 05.12.2017 05.12.2017 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Закрытое акционерное общество "Интера" (RU) Дата регистрации: 29.03.2018 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 26134 U1, 10.11.2002. RU (45) Опубликовано: 29.03.2018 Бюл. № 10 1 7 8 2 9 7 R U (54) Устройство контроля технических масел и нефтепродуктов (57) Реферат: Устройство относится к измерительной кабелями. Причем контроллер соединен ...

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31-07-2019 дата публикации

Лазерная оптическая головка

Номер: RU0000191258U1

Полезная модель относится к области обработки материалов лазерным лучом, а именно к процессам лазерной сварки, резки, сверления отверстий. При выполнении технологического режима - лазерной резки или сверлении отверстий движение внутреннего подвижного корпуса (3) с внутренним соплом (4) вниз осуществляется ручным штурвалом (5). При выполнении технологического режима - лазерной резки или сверлении отверстий движение внутреннего подвижного корпуса (3) с внутренним соплом (4) вверх происходит аналогичным образом. Перемещение осуществляется по рейке (13), установленной на внутреннем подвижном корпусе (3), где шестерня (12) закреплена на валу (10). Длина хода рейки (13) достигает до 10±0,025 мм, которая получена опытным путем. Для обеспечения резки или сверления отверстий металлов толщиной от 1 мм до 20 мм длина хода рейки (13) равна 5÷10 мм, при этом расстояние между срезом внутреннего сопла (4) и зоной обработки равно диаметру съемной насадки (17) 0,2±0,02 мм. Для обеспечения резки металлов толщиной от 20 мм до 40 мм длина хода рейки (13) равной 1÷5 мм, при этом расстояние между срезом внутреннего сопла 4 и зоной обработки равно диаметру съемной насадки (17) 0,5±0,02 мм. Для обеспечения сварки металлов толщиной от 1 мм до 20 мм расстояние между срезом внутреннего сопла (4) и зоной сварки равно двойному диаметру съемной насадки (17) 0,4±0,02 мм. Уменьшая или увеличивая размер фокусного пятна можно добиться высокого качества обрабатываемых деталей, выполненных резкой, сверлением отверстий или сваркой. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 191 258 U1 (51) МПК B23K 26/14 (2014.01) B23K 26/064 (2014.01) B23K 26/70 (2014.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B23K 26/14 (2019.05); B23K 26/064 (2019.05); B23K 26/70 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019113412, 29.04.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 31.07.2019 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 29.04.2019 (45) Опубликовано: 31.07.2019 Бюл. № ...

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22-11-2021 дата публикации

Измерительная установка для определения влажности и примесей сельскохозяйственных продуктов

Номер: RU0000207872U1

Полезная модель относится к контрольно-измерительной технике, в частности к устройствам влагометрии, и может быть использована для определения влажности сельскохозяйственных продуктов, например семян зерновых, бобовых и масличных культур, в технологическом процессе их уборки, хранения и переработки.Технический результат, достигаемый заявляемой полезной моделью, заключается в повышении надежности электрических измерений влажности и примесей сельскохозяйственных продуктов и расширении функциональных возможностей измерительных установок.Технический результат достигается тем, что измерительная установка для определения влажности и примесей сельскохозяйственных продуктов содержит корпус, первичный измерительный преобразователь с внутренними электродами, микропроцессор, АЦП, операционный усилитель, жидкокристаллический дисплей, пружинные и винтовые клеммные соединения, кнопочный модуль, разъем для подключения внешнего источника питания, причем корпус устройства имеет пять отсеков для установки первичных измерительных преобразователей, при этом каждый первичный измерительный преобразователь выполнен в виде алюминиевого контейнера, являющегося внешним электродом, в котором расположены внутренние электроды, подключенные к операционному усилителю, вход которого соединен отрицательной обратной связью через блок опорных элементов с выходом, который подключен к АЦП и далее к микропроцессору, при этом питание установки дополнительно обеспечено съёмной аккумуляторной батареей.Технический результат достигается тем, что корпус устройства изготовлен из органического стекла методом воздушно-термической обработки. 1 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 207 872 U1 (51) МПК G01N 27/22 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 27/223 (2021.08); G01N 27/22 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021125330, 27.08.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 22.11.2021 (45) ...

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12-04-2012 дата публикации

Device for simultaneously processing the circumference of a workpiece with laser beams

Номер: US20120085740A1
Принадлежит: JENOPTIK Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

A device for simultaneously processing a circumference of a workpiece includes a plurality of laser-lens modules and a waveguide. The modules each include a diode laser and a lens system and is configured to emit a laser beam radially in a shared radiation plane. The waveguide includes a lower part and an upper part that together form a cavity enclosing the radiation plane. The laser-lens modules are configured so that the laser is reflected repeatedly between a bottom surface and a cover surface and propagates in an unaffected manner within the radiation plane so as to form a beam spot that strikes the workpiece with a homogeneous energy distribution. The beam spot has a height based on a distance between the surfaces and a width based on a divergence angle in the radiation plane and a distance of the module from the workpiece surface.

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

On-The-Fly Manipulation Of Spot Size And Cutting Speed For Real-Time Control Of Trench Depth And Width In Laser Operations

Номер: US20120145686A1
Принадлежит: Electro Scientific Industries Inc

Systems and methods cut trenches of multiple widths in a material using a single pass of a laser beam. A first series of laser pulses cut a work surface of the material at a first cutting speed using a first spot size. In a transition region from a first trench width to a second trench width, a second series of laser pulses sequentially change spot sizes while gradually changing from the first cutting speed to a second cutting speed. Then, a third series of laser pulses continue to cut the work surface at the second cutting speed using a second spot size. The method provides for increased depth control in the transition region. A system uses a selectively adjustable optical component in the laser beam path to rapidly change spot size by adjusting a position of a focal plane with respect to the work surface.

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05-07-2012 дата публикации

Method for Forming MEMS Variable Capacitors

Номер: US20120171836A1

A method for fabricating an out-of-plane variable overlap MEMS capacitor comprises: providing a substrate ( 40 ) comprising a first layer ( 41 ), a second layer ( 42 ), and a third layer ( 43 ) stacked on top of one another; and etching a plurality of first trenches ( 70 ) through the third layer ( 43 ), through the second layer ( 42 ), and into the first layer ( 41 ) using a single etching mask. Etching the plurality of first trenches ( 70 ) defines a plurality of first fingers ( 51 ) in the third layer ( 43 ) and a plurality of second fingers ( 52 ) in the first layer ( 41 ). By using a single mask, the process is self-aligned. The method further comprises removing the second layer ( 42 ) in a first region where the plurality of first trenches ( 70 ) are provided, thereby forming a spacing or gap between the plurality of first fingers ( 51 ) and the plurality of second fingers ( 52 ).

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13-09-2012 дата публикации

Mobile phone

Номер: US20120231841A1
Принадлежит: SENSIRION AG

A mobile phone comprises a casing and a cavity in the casing. A humidity sensor is arranged for measuring a humidity in the cavity. In response to a trigger, a control unit analyzes a humidity signal supplied by the humidity sensor. A result of the analysis is presented via an output unit. Such device allows for measuring a humidity of a user's skin in case the user covers a window in the casing connected to the cavity by a body part.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

Sensor device

Номер: US20120234078A1
Автор: Peter Hagl
Принадлежит: Peter Hagl

A sensor device determines an amount of liquid contained or stored in an object to be tested. The sensor device contains at least one heating element and at least one humidity sensor. When operated, the sensor device defines at least one volume which can be sealed off by placing the device on the surface of the object to be tested. The heating element is configured to heat at least part of a surface of the object delimiting the volume, the humidity sensor measuring the humidity in the interior of the volume.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Rapid response relative humidity sensor using anodic aluminum oxide film

Номер: US20120247203A1

A rapid response relative humidity sensor based on nano-structured aluminum oxide thin film is disclosed. The main body of the sensor is an anodic aluminum oxide thin film of about 2-20 μm thick formed from an Al substrate which serves as one electrode. A porous metal layer of about 20-200 nm thick is formed over the anodic aluminum oxide thin film and functions as a second electrode. The alumina thin film contains nano-sized channels of about 10-100 nm in diameter, serving as a capacitive relative humidity sensor having high sensitivity and short response time. Thermal annealing at elevated temperature improves the linearity of the capacitance versus humidity curve, giving a full range humidity sensing range. Hysteresis and degradation are negligible for the humidity sensors.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus of converting the impact of hydrometeors into practical energy with a mechanical capacitor, and to electricity via electromagnetic induction

Номер: US20120250215A1
Принадлежит: Individual

The aim of the present invention is to harvest the improvised impact of the hydrometeors into a practical mechanical energy with the use of mechanical capacitor. Consequently, the mechanical energy is converted into electricity via the principal of electromagnetic induction.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Integrated cmos porous sensor

Номер: US20120256236A1
Автор: Timothy Cummins
Принадлежит: ChipSensors Ltd

A single chip wireless sensor comprises a microcontroller connected by a transmit/receive interface to a wireless antenna. The microcontroller is also connected to an 8 kB RAM, a USB interface, an RS232 interface, 64 kB flash memory, and a 32 kHz crystal. The device senses humidity and temperature, and a humidity sensor is connected by an 18 bit ΣΔ A-to-D converter to the microcontroller and a temperature sensor is connected by a 12 bit SAR A-to-D converter to the microcontroller. The device is an integrated chip manufactured in a single process in which both the electronics and sensor components are manufactured using standard CMOS processing techniques, applied to achieve both electronic and sensing components in an integrated process.

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11-10-2012 дата публикации

Capacitive sensor, integrated circuit, electronic device and method

Номер: US20120256645A1
Принадлежит: NXP BV

A sensor for sensing an analyte includes capacitive elements, each having a pair of electrodes separated by a dielectric wherein the dielectric constant of the dielectric of at least one of the capacitive elements is sensitive to the analyte, the sensor further including a comparator adapted to compare a selected set of capacitive elements against a reference signal and to generate a comparison result signal, and a controller for iteratively selecting the set in response to the comparison result signal, wherein the sensor is arranged to produce a digitized output signal indicative of the sensed level of the analyte of interest. An IC comprising such a sensor, an electronic device comprising such an IC and a method of determining a level of an analyte of interest using such a sensor are also disclosed.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Flow-through electrode capacitive desalination

Номер: US20120273359A1

An electrode “flow-through” capacitive desalination system wherein feed water is pumped through the pores of a pair of monolithic porous electrodes separated by an ultrathin non-conducting porous film. The pair of monolithic porous electrodes are porous conductors made of a material such as activated carbon aerogel. The feed water flows through the electrodes and the spacing between electrodes is on the order 10 microns.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Laser processing systems and methods for beam dithering and skiving

Номер: US20120273472A1
Принадлежит: Electro Scientific Industries Inc

A laser processing system includes a first positioning system for imparting first relative movement of a beam path along a beam trajectory with respect to a workpiece, a processor for determining a second relative movement of the beam path along a plurality of dither rows, a second positioning system for imparting the second relative movement, and a laser source for emitting laser beam pulses. The system may compensate for changes in processing velocity to maintain dither rows at a predetermined angle. For example, the dither rows may remain perpendicular to the beam trajectory regardless of processing velocity. The processing velocity may be adjusted to process for an integral number of dither rows to complete a trench. A number of dither points in each row may be selected based on a width of the trench. Fluence may be normalized by adjusting for changes to processing velocity and trench width.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Metal thin shield on electrical device

Номер: US20130032385A1
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Mems Technologies Inc

This disclosure provides systems and methods for forming a metal thin film shield over a thin film cap to protect electromechanical systems devices in a cavity beneath. In one aspect, a dual or multi layer thin film structure is used to seal a electromechanical device. For example, a metal thin film shield can be mated over an oxide thin film cap to encapsulate the electromechanical device and prevent degradation due to wafer thinning, dicing and package assembly induced stresses, thereby strengthening the survivability of the electromechanical device in the encapsulated cavity. During redistribution layer processing, a metal thin film shield, such as a copper layer, is formed over the wafer surface, patterned and metalized.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS, AND A METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF IONS

Номер: US20130075260A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water. The apparatus has a housing, an inlet to let water into the housing, an outlet to let water out of the housing, a first and second electrode connected to a power supply configured to create an electrical potential difference between the first and the second electrodes, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus includes a velocity adjuster constructed and arranged to adjust a flow velocity of a first portion of the water flowing between the first and second electrodes with respect to a second portion of the water flowing between the first and second electrodes. 1. An apparatus to remove ions from water , the apparatus comprising:an inlet to let water into the housing;an outlet to let water out of the housing;a first and second electrode connected to a power controller configured to apply an electrical potential difference between the first and the second electrodes; anda velocity adjuster constructed and arranged to adjust a flow velocity of a first portion of the water flowing between the first and second electrodes with respect to a second portion of the water flowing between the first and second electrodes.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the velocity adjuster is constructed and arranged to adjust the flow velocity of the first portion of the water to be reduced compared to the flow velocity of the second portion of the water.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the water is flowing further away from the first electrode or the second electrode than the second portion of the water.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the water is flowing through the center of the velocity adjuster.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the water is flowing closer to an edge of the velocity adjuster.6. The apparatus according to ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS, AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS FROM WATER

Номер: US20130081949A1
Принадлежит: VOLTEA B.V.

An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water. The apparatus includes a housing, an inlet to let water into the housing, an outlet to let water out of the housing, a first and second electrode connected to a power supply configured to create an electrical potential difference between the first and the second electrodes, and a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes, the spacer comprising a pillar structure. 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second electrodes each have a substantially flat surface and the pillar structure is located between the electrodes to keep the electrodes at a substantially constant distance from each other.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the pillar structure is sandwiched in between the flat surfaces of the first and second electrodes or a membrane of the first or second electrode.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pillar structure is physically or chemically attached onto a surface of the first or second electrode or a membrane on a surface of the first or second electrode.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the pillar structure is located between the electrodes perpendicular to the flow direction.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the spacer comprises a netting framework to keep pillars of the pillar structure at a substantially fixed distance from each other.7. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the netting framework is constructed and arranged to keep the longitudinal axis of the pillar structure substantially perpendicular with respect to the flow direction of the water flowing between the first and second electrodes.8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the center part of the pillar structure is attached to a netting framework.9. The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the netting framework and/or pillar structure creates movement of water ...

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF IONS

Номер: US20130092542A1
Принадлежит: VOLTEA B.V.

An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus having a housing including an inlet to let water in an interior of the housing, an outlet to let water out of the interior of the housing, a first electrode having a current collector, a second electrode, and a spacer to separate the first and second electrodes and to allow water to flow between the first and second electrodes. The apparatus also has a connector to connect the first electrode, or the second electrode, or both first and second electrodes, with an electrical source. The connector may have two connector parts to clamp the current collector in between the connector parts, the connector constructed and arranged to avoid water-metal contact. 1. An apparatus to remove ions , the apparatus comprising:a housing;an inlet to let water in an interior of the housing;an outlet to let water out of the interior of the housing;a first electrode comprising a current collector;a second electrode;a spacer to separate the first and second electrodes and to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes; anda connector to connect the current collector inside the housing to an electrical source outside the housing and constructed and arranged to conduct electricity to and from the current collector, wherein the connector comprises metal, the current collector is clamped by the connector and the apparatus is constructed and arranged to avoid contact between the water and the metal of the connector.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises at least two connector parts to clamp the current collector in between the at least two connector parts.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the current collector and the connector comprise the same material.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises carbon.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a metal insert.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the connector is ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20130098151A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to capacitive sensors for measuring humidity and moisture and to an improved process for making the same. The fabrication process for a capacitive sensor having a multi-layer electrodes for measuring humidity and moisture comprising disposing the multi-layer interdigitated electrodes in a multi-layer polyimides; providing a plurality of trenches on the surface of the electrode by lift off process; and covering the sensor with photosensitive negative polyimide. 1. A fabrication process for a capacitive sensor having multi-layer electrodes for disposing the multi-layer interdigitated electrodes in a multi-layer polyimides;', 'providing a plurality of trenches on the surface of the electrode by lift off process; and', 'covering the sensor with photosensitive negative polyimide., 'measuring humidity and moisture comprising'}2. A fabrication process as claimed in wherein the disposing of the multi-layer interdigitated electrodes is by depositing aluminum layers on the multi-layer polyimides which has been cured.3. A fabrication process as claimed in wherein the multi-layer polyimides is cured at a baking temperature about 150 degrees celsius for about 30 minutes.4. A fabrication process as claimed in wherein positive photoresist such as AZ4620 is coated on the cured polyimide during photolithography using AZ400k developer to form a patterned aluminum coating on the cured polyimide's surface for a first electrodes layer.5. A fabrication process as claimed in wherein positive photoresist such as AZ4620 is coated on a subsequent cured polyimide during photolithography using AZ400k developer to form a subsequent patterned aluminum coating on the subsequent cured polyimide's surface for a subsequent electrodes layer.6. A capacitive sensor for measuring humidity and sensor comprises at leastlayers of silicon wafer substrate, silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, backside aluminum, first polyimide, second polyimide, third polyimide, first ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM VARIABLE CAPACITOR

Номер: US20130100574A1
Принадлежит: Comet AG

A vacuum capacitor has at least two electrodes in a vacuum, the electrodes being manufactured from, or coated with, aluminium or an aluminium alloy; and the housing of the vacuum capacitor includes an insulating (e.g., ceramic) part and two or more conducting parts. 1. A vacuum capacitor having a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a vacuum dielectric , at least one of the first and second electrodes being made of aluminium , each capacitative surface of the first and/or second electrodes having a maximum of 5 microns surface roughness elevation and a mean surface roughness elevation of less than 2 microns.2. A vacuum capacitor according to claim 1 , comprising capacitance varying means for changing the shape claim 1 , orientation and/or position of at least one of the first and second electrodes so as to vary the capacitance of the vacuum capacitor.3. A vacuum capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein the shape claim 1 , orientation and/or position of the first and second electrodes are fixed.4. A vacuum capacitor according to claim 1 , comprising a housing for enclosing the vacuum dielectric and the first and second electrodes claim 1 , the housing being at least partially made of aluminium.5. A vacuum capacitor according to claim 4 , wherein the housing is provided with one or more electrical connectors made at least partly of aluminium and an insulating part made at least partially of ceramic material.6. A method of manufacturing a vacuum capacitor claim 4 , the vacuum capacitor comprising a housing enclosing a first electrode and a second electrode separated by a vacuum dielectric claim 4 , the method comprisinga first step of manufacturing at least one of the first and second electrodes from aluminium, anda second step of polishing each capacitative surface of the first and/or second electrodes a maximum of 5 microns surface roughness elevation and a mean surface roughness elevation of less than 2 microns.7. A method according to claim 6 , the ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Regeneration of a Capacitive Deionization System

Номер: US20130105324A1
Принадлежит: Pentair Residential Filtration LLC

Embodiments of the invention provide a method of regenerating a capacity of a flow-through capacitor. A target value for a water property concentration in a discharge water stream exiting the flow-through capacitor is established. A feed value for the water property concentration in a feed water stream entering the flow-through capacitor is measured. An amount of the water property concentration to be added to the feed water stream is calculated based on the feed value to achieve the target value for the water property concentration in the discharge water stream. An amperage of the flow-through capacitor and a flow rate through the flow-through capacitor is controlled to add ions to the feed water stream to achieve the target value for the water property concentration in the discharge water stream. In some embodiments, the amperage can be set and the flow rate controlled to achieve the target concentration.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Variable capacitance mems varactor array method & apparatus

Номер: US20130106527A1
Принадлежит: Texas Instruments Inc

Impedance between an antenna and a power amplifier in a cell phone is dynamically matched by selectively increasing the potential difference between a bias electrode and a top plate to move the top plate to a down position for a number of varactors needed to change the capacitance and bring about the match. Each varactor has a capacitor bottom plate formed on the substrate to include the bias electrode, a ground electrode and an RF signal line electrode. A capacitor top plate is suspended by mechanical spring action above the bottom plate for movement between an up position and a down position relative to dielectric material covering the bottom plate. The potential difference applied between the bias electrode and the top plate can be selectively increased to overcome the spring action and move the top plate to the down position, shunting an RF signal applied at the RF signal line electrode to ground through the top plate.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

POWER STORAGE MODULE FOR RAILWAY VEHICLES

Номер: US20130107423A1
Принадлежит: CAF POWER & AUTOMATION, S.L.U.

Power storage module for railway vehicles, comprising multiple interconnected capacitors () with terminals () for establishing an electrical connection with a single connection plate () common to all the capacitors () and mechanical securing by means of a support plate () placed between the terminals () and the connection plane (), the terminals () being oversized in such a way as to define a cooling channel between the support plate () and the capacitors (), the connection plate () being insulated from said cooling channel by means of the support plate (). 1. A power storage module for railway vehicles , comprising multiple interconnected capacitors interconnected by means of bus bars , each capacitor has terminals which are connected to a single connection plate common to all the capacitors to where the electrical signals of the module arrive , and mechanical securing with a support plate placed between the terminals and the connection plate is established by means of the terminals of the capacitors; and the terminals are oversized in such a way as to define a cooling channel between the support plate and the capacitors , the connection plate being insulated from said cooling channel by means of the support plate.2. The power storage module for railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the oversizing of the terminals is determined by means of a longitudinal elongation of the actual terminals of the capacitors.3. The power storage module for railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the oversizing of the terminals is determined by means of additional parts which are associated with the respective terminals.4. The power storage module for railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the cooling channel has a section of more than 1.5 centimeters claim 1 , through where a forced air circulation occurs claim 1 , and wherein said section has considerably the same size as the oversized terminals.5. The power storage module for railway vehicles according to ...

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

OPERATING METHOD OF AN APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING A FLUID AND APPARATUS FOR PURIFYING FLUID

Номер: US20130118918A1
Автор: SERVIDA Tullio
Принадлежит: IDROPAN DELL'ORTO DEPURATORI S.R.L.

Operating method of an apparatus for purifying a fluid by means of an apparatus provided with an even number of cells, each of which comprises at least one lead through condenser and is electrically connected to a direct current power supply. The method foresees cyclically repeating, for each cell, a charging step, in which the power supply charges the electrodes of the cell at different polarity; a service step, in which a flow of fluid to be treated is forced to pass through the electrodes of the lead through condenser of the cell with progressive build-up of the ionized particles of the fluid on the electrodes; and a regeneration step, in which the electrodes are discharged and a flow of washing fluid is forced to pass in the condenser of the cell with consequent removal of the ionized particles built up on the electrodes. Starting from the charging step of at least one first cell of the two cells, the second cell, once its service step is complete and at the start of its regeneration step, is connected in series with reverse polarity to the first cell to at least partially discharge its electrodes on the first cell in an energy recovery step. During the energy recovery step the first cell is also jointly powered by the power supply, which detects the voltage on the first cell and by means of a control card controls the supply voltage to make a preset operating voltage across the first cell. 1. Operating method of an apparatus for purifying a fluid provided with an even number of cells , each of which:comprises at least one lead through condenser provided with two or more overlapping electrodes, facing one another, between which a flow of fluid to be treated containing ionized particles is susceptible to pass,and is electrically connected to a direct current power supply adapted to charge said electrodes at different polarities;said method cyclically comprising for each said cell:at least one charging step, in which said power supply charges the electrodes of ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE CAPACITOR AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME

Номер: US20130135786A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein is a variable capacitor and its driving method, the variable capacitor including, a movable first electrode; and a second electrode formed with an insulating film, fixed in place, and its insulating film contacting the first electrode that is moved. 1. A variable capacitor comprising:a movable first electrode; and a second electrode formed with an insulating film wherein the first electrode comprises a lower surface,wherein a movement of the first electrode is done by a 2-axial movement,wherein the second electrode comprises a upper surface and a side surface,wherein the insulating film is disposed at the upper surface and the side surface of the second electrode,wherein the lower surface of the first electrode is closely contacted with the insulating by the 2-axial movement of the first electrode,wherein a capacitance value between the first electrode and the second electrode depends on a size of an area overlapped with the first electrode and the second electrode,wherein an RF signal flows from the first electrode to the second electrode or from the second electrode to the first electrode after closely adhering the lower surface of the first electrode to the insulating film.2. The variable capacitor of claim 1 , characterized in that a driving force moving the first electrode or the second electrode is one of electrostatic force claim 1 , piezoelectric force claim 1 , heat driving force and magnetic force.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. A variable capacitor characterized by: a first electrode; and a second electrode formed with an insulating film claim 1 , wherein the first electrode comprises a lower surface claim 1 ,wherein a movement of the second electrode is done by a 2-axial movement,wherein the second electrode comprises a upper surface and a side surface,wherein the insulating film is disposed at the upper surface and the side surface of the second electrode,wherein the lower surface of the first electrode is closely contacted with the ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF IONS

Номер: US20130146463A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water is disclosed. The apparatus has a stack of at least five electrodes in a housing. The stack may have at least three master electrodes, each master electrode comprising a current collector connected to a power controller configured to apply an electrical potential difference. The apparatus is configured such that the electrical potential difference is applied between each two adjacent master electrodes. The stack may have at least two floating electrodes, each floating electrode located between at least two adjacent master electrodes. The apparatus is constructed to allow water to flow from an inlet of the housing to an outlet of the housing between at least two adjacent electrodes and at least one floating electrode may be constructed to attract ions from the water as a result of the electrical potential difference between at least two master electrodes. 1. An apparatus to remove ions from water , the apparatus comprising:a housing;an inlet to let water into the housing;an outlet to let water out of the housing; and,a stack of at least five electrodes in the housing, wherein the at least five electrodes comprise:at least three master electrodes, each master electrode comprising a current collector connected or connectable to a power supply configured to apply an electrical potential difference and the current collectors configured to provide the electrical potential difference between each two adjacent master electrodes, and,at least two floating electrodes, each floating electrode located between at least two adjacent master electrodes and at least one floating electrode is constructed to attract ions from the water as a result of the electrical potential difference between at least two master electrodes; andthe apparatus is constructed to allow water to flow from the inlet to the outlet between at least two adjacent electrodes.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least two of the at least three ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF IONS

Номер: US20130153423A1
Принадлежит: VOLTEA B.V.

An apparatus and a method to remove ions from water are provided. The apparatus has at least three electrodes: at least two master electrodes, each master electrode including a current collector connected or connectable to a power supply configured to create an electrical potential difference between at least two master electrodes and at least one floating electrode located between at least two master electrodes. The apparatus is constructed to provide a potential difference between at least two master electrodes and to allow water containing ions to flow from an inlet to an outlet between at least two adjacent electrodes. The ions in the water are attracted to the master and floating electrodes by the potential difference and the at least one floating electrode has an ion barrier layer. 1. An apparatus to remove ions from water , the apparatus comprising:a housing;an inlet to let water into the housing;an outlet to let water out of the housing; at least two master electrodes, each master electrode comprising a current collector connected or connectable to a power supply configured to apply an electrical potential difference between at least two master electrodes; and', 'at least one floating electrode located between at least two master electrodes,, 'at least three electrodes in the housing, the electrodes comprisingthe apparatus constructed to provide a potential difference between at least two master electrodes and to allow water comprising ions to flow from the inlet to the outlet between at least two adjacent electrodes,wherein ions in the water are attracted to the master and floating electrodes by the potential difference and the at least one floating electrode comprises an ion barrier layer.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ion barrier layer is constructed and arranged to prevent anions from moving from an anode side of the at least one floating electrode to a cathode side of the at least one floating electrode and cations from moving from ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

CAPACITANCE ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR MEASURING MOISTURE

Номер: US20130170093A1
Автор: Sammartini Marco
Принадлежит: BRY-AIR PROKON SAGL

Device () for measuring moisture of materials flowing in the shape of dried, liquid or gaseous granulates, or in the shape of powders in at least one duct disposed at least partially along an axis (X-X) through which the material of which the moisture has to be measured flows, comprising: at least one capacitor (Cx) wherein the material of which the moisture has to be measured flows, characterized in that the capacitor (CX) comprises: at least two metallic rings () coaxially mounted to said axis X-X and adjacent to an inner wall of the duct through which the material of which the moisture has to be measured flows; at least one dielectric element () having: dielectric constant substantially linear with the temperature changing, and thermal expansion lower than α=27×10′/° C. 11. Device () for measuring moisture of materials flowing in the shape of dried , liquid or gaseous granulates , or in the shape of powders in at least one duct disposed at least partially along the axis (X-X) through which the material of which the moisture has to be measured flows , comprising:at least one capacitor (Cx) wherein the material of which the moisture has to be measured flows, characterized in that the capacitor (CX) comprises:{'b': '3', 'at least two metallic rings () coaxially mounted to said axis (X-X) and adjacent to an inner wall of the duct through which the material of which the moisture has to be measured flows;'}{'b': '5', 'at least one dielectric element () havingdielectric constant substantially linear with the temperature changing, andthermal expansion lower than a=27×10˜6/° C.2156. Device () for measuring moisture according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one dielectric element () comprises at least one ring of dielectric material ().31. Device () for measuring moisture according to claim 2 , wherein a radially inner surface of said electrodes is disposed substantially aligned with said inner wall of said at least one duct.41. Device () for measuring moisture ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS COMPRISING AN ION EXCHANGE MEMBRANE THAT COMPRISES A CROSSLINKED HYPERBRANCHED (CO)POLYMER (A CROSSLINKED HBP) WITH ION EXCHANGE GROUPS

Номер: US20130186761A1
Принадлежит: VOLTEA B.V.

An apparatus to remove ions, the apparatus including a housing, an inlet to let water into the housing, an outlet to let water out of the housing, a first electrode, a second electrode, a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow between the first and second electrodes, and an ion exchange membrane between the first and/or second electrode and the spacer, wherein the membrane has a crosslinked hyperbranched polymer with ion exchange groups. 1. An apparatus to remove ions , the apparatus comprising:a housing;an inlet to let water into the housing;an outlet to let water out of the housing;a first electrode and a second electrode in the housing;a spacer between the first and second electrodes to allow water to flow in between the first and second electrodes; andan ion exchange membrane between the first and/or second electrode and the spacer,wherein the membrane comprises a crosslinked hyperbranched (co)polymer with an ion exchange group.2. A method for preparing a crosslinked hyperbranched (co)polymer with ion exchange groups , the method comprising:crosslinking a hyperbranched (co)polymer with a crosslinker,wherein the crosslinker and/or hyperbranched (co)polymer comprises an ion exchange group and/or wherein, during the crosslinking, an ion exchange group is formed.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein crosslinking of the hyperbranched (co)polymer with the crosslinker is performed directly on a support layer or an electrode.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein crosslinking of the hyperbranched (co)polymer with the crosslinker is performed first in a reactor and the crosslinked hyperbranched (co)polymer is subsequently transferred to a support layer or an electrode where the reaction is completed.5. (canceled)6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the ion exchange group is formed during the crosslinking.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein the hyperbranched (co)polymer and crosslinker comprise reactive groups ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Piezoelectric element and piezoelectric device

Номер: US20130187516A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi Cable Ltd

A piezoelectric element includes a substrate, and at least a lower electrode layer, a piezoelectric film represented by a general formula of (Na x K y Li z )NbO 3 (0≦x≦1, 0≦y≦1, 0≦z≦0.2, x+y+z=1); and an upper electrode layer successively formed on the substrate. The piezoelectric film has a crystal structure of pseudo-cubic crystal, tetragonal crystal, orthorhombic crystal, monoclinic crystal or rhombohedral crystal, or has a state that at least two of the crystal structures coexist. The piezoelectric film is preferentially oriented to certain specific axes that are not more than two axes of crystal axes in the crystal structures. At least one of domain crystal component of a c-axis orientation domain crystal component and an a-axis orientation domain crystal component exists as the components of the crystal axes oriented.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

ROTARY CAPACITOR

Номер: US20130194713A1
Автор: TOUCHI Yutaka
Принадлежит: SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A rotary capacitor which changes electrostatic capacity by changing a mutually opposite area of a pair of electrodes which opposes each other, includes a rotary shaft which can rotate around a central axis, wherein the pair of electrodes includes a first electrode plate which protrudes from a circumferential surface of the rotary shaft, and a second electrode plate which may be separated in a direction along the central axis with respect to the first electrode plate and may be disposed so as to oppose the first electrode plate, and a notch which penetrates in a plate thickness direction may be formed on an edge portion of the first electrode plate. 1. A rotary capacitor which changes electrostatic capacity by changing a mutually opposite area of a pair of electrodes which opposes each other , comprising:a rotary shaft which can rotate around a central axis,wherein the pair of electrodes includes:a first electrode plate which protrudes from a circumferential surface of the rotary shaft; anda second electrode plate which is separated in a direction along the central axis with respect to the first electrode plate and is disposed so as to oppose the first electrode plate, andwherein a notch which penetrates in a plate thickness direction is formed on an edge portion of the first electrode plate.2. The rotary capacitor according to claim 1 ,wherein the first electrode plate includes a lateral side which extends toward the circumferential surface of the rotary shaft, andthe notch is formed to be plural in an extension direction of the lateral side which is the edge portion of the first electrode plate.3. A rotary capacitor which changes electrostatic capacity by changing a mutually opposite area of a pair of electrodes which opposes each other claim 1 , comprising:a rotary shaft which can rotate around a central axis,wherein the pair of electrodes includes:a first electrode plate which protrudes from a circumferential surface of the rotary shaft; anda second electrode ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Variable capacitance device

Номер: US20130201599A1
Принадлежит: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

A variable capacitance device that achieves a desired capacitance even when factors causing varied capacitances are generated is configured such that a capacitance detection pulse signal is applied from a capacitance detection signal generation unit to a driving capacitor and a reference capacitor of a MEMS mechanical unit. The device voltage of the driving capacitor based on the capacitance detection signal and a driving voltage is applied to the inverting input terminal of a comparator. The device voltage of the reference capacitor based on the capacitance detection signal and the driving voltage is applied to the non-inverting input terminal of the comparator. The comparator generates a comparison output signal including “Hi” and “Low” values from the difference between these device voltages, and applies the output signal to a driving voltage generation unit. The driving voltage generation unit increases or decreases the driving voltage based on the comparison output signal.

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130206598A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A capacitive deionization apparatus provided with an electrode including ferroelectrics having a high dielectric constant, the capacitive deionization apparatus including an electrode including a cathode and an anode while having at least one of the cathode and the anode formed using dielectric material, and a power source unit configured to apply a voltage to the electrode. 1. A capacitive deionization apparatus comprising:an electrode comprising a cathode and an anode while having at least one of the cathode and the anode formed using dielectric material; anda power source unit configured to apply a voltage to the electrode.2. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric material has a dielectric constant higher than a dielectric constant of water.3. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric material is coated on the at least one of the cathode and the anode.4. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the cathode and the anode include conductive material.5. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cathode and the anode include a mixture of conductive material and dielectric material.6. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the cathode and the anode has a specific surface area higher than a predetermined value.7. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the at least one of the cathode and the anode is coated with material having a specific surface area higher than a predetermined value.8. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one of the cathode and the anode is coated with dielectric material having a dielectric constant higher than water claim 1 , and an other of the cathode and the anode is coated with material having a specific surface area higher than a predetermined value.9. The capacitive deionization apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the power sources apples a voltage greater than 2V ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

FLOW-THROUGH CONDENSER CELL FOR PURIFYING A FLUID

Номер: US20130240362A1
Автор: SERVIDA Tullio
Принадлежит: IDROPAN DELL'ORTO DEPURATORI S.R.L.

Flow-through condenser cell () for purifying a fluid containing ionized particles, which comprises a containment structure wherein a plurality of electrode layers () faced to each other and a plurality of spacer layers () interposed between the electrode layers () and susceptible of being passed through by a fluid flow containing ionized particles, whereby they are susceptible of being passed through perpendicular to the thickness thereof, are housed compressed. The cell further comprises compensation means for controlling the compression exerted by the containment structure on the layers. 2. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that each of said electrode layers comprises at least one ion-exchange membrane.3. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that said compensation means comprise at least a shock-absorbing material layer claim 1 , acting on at least one of said layers of said sequence of layers.4. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 3 , according to claim 3 , characterized in that said shock absorbing material layer is made of polymeric material claim 3 , in particular of closed cell foam material.5. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that said compensation means comprise a sealing body defining an air chamber.6. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 5 , according to claim 5 , characterized in that said sealing body is shaped as a pad acting on said sequence of layers claim 5 , in particular on at least one of said layers of said sequence of layers.7. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 6 , according to claim 6 , characterized in that said pad is interposed between an end wall of said containment structure and an end layer of said sequence of layers.8. Flow-through condenser cell for purifying a fluid claim 1 , ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWER CHARGING OR DISCHARGING

Номер: US20130270116A1
Автор: Hu Min, Liu Yunfeng, Yang Hai
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A system comprising a plurality of stacks and a plurality of converters, each of the plurality of converters is operable to charge a corresponding stack for adsorbing ions in a liquid, wherein when one of the plurality of stacks is charged or discharged at a first state, one of the plurality of converters associating with the stack operates in a first mode, and is configured to indirectly convert a first voltage to a second voltage at least by an intermediate stage, one of the plurality of stacks is charged or discharged at a second state, one of the plurality of converters associating with the stack operates in a second mode, and is configured to directly convert the first voltage to the second voltage. 1. A system for de-ionizing a liquid having charged species , the system comprising:a plurality of stacks operating in a charging state and a discharging state; and electrically coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of stacks,', 'configured to charge the corresponding stack for adsorbing ions in the liquid in the charging state, and to discharge the corresponding stack for desorbing ions adsorbed by the corresponding stack in the discharging state, and', 'configured to operate in a first mode or a second mode depending on a charging state or a discharging state of the corresponding stack,, 'a plurality of converters, wherein each of the plurality of converters iswherein when the corresponding stack is or discharged at a first state, a converter of the plurality of converters coupled to the corresponding stack configured to operate in the first mode, and to indirectly convert a first voltage to a second voltage at least by an intermediate stage, andwherein when the corresponding stack is charged or discharged at a second state, a converter of the plurality of converters coupled to the corresponding stack is configured to operate in the second mode, and is to directly convert the first voltage to the second voltage.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND WATER TREATMENT METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130277222A1
Принадлежит: COWAY CO., LTD.

A water treatment apparatus is provided. In the water treatment apparatus, a filter unit includes a first electrochemical filter and a second electrochemical filter for filtering raw water. A control unit drives the first electrochemical filter and the second electrochemical filter. The first electrochemical filter and the second electrochemical filter are installed in parallel. The control unit controls the second electrochemical filter to perform a water purifying operation when the first electrochemical filter needs to be recycled. 1. A water treatment apparatus comprising:a filter unit comprising a first electrochemical filter and a second electrochemical filter for filtering raw water; anda control unit driving the first electrochemical filter and the second electrochemical filter,wherein the first electrochemical filter and the second electrochemical filter are installed in parallel, andwherein the control unit controls the second electrochemical filter to perform a water purifying operation when the first electrochemical filter needs to be recycled.2. The water treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the control unit controls the first electrochemical filter to perform a water purifying operation when the second electrochemical filter needs to be recycled.3. The water treatment apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:when the first electrochemical filter performs the recycling operation, the control unit controls the second electrochemical filter to perform the water purifying operation, andwhen the first electrochemical filter completes the recycling operation, the control unit controls the first electrochemical filter to perform the water purifying operation.4. The water treatment apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first electrochemical filter and the second electrochemical filter are configured such that the recycling of the second electrochemical filter has been completed while the first electrochemical filter performs the water purifying operation.56-. (canceled ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

BACTERIAL SPORE BASED ENERGY SYSTEM

Номер: US20130285386A1
Автор: SAHIN Ozgur

A method and system for providing an engine for producing mechanical energy through the absorption and evaporation of moisture uses a hygroscopic material in one or more configurations to do mechanical work. The hygroscopic material can include microbial spores, plant cells and cell materials, silk and hydrogel materials that absorb moisture and expand or swell when exposed to high relative humidity environments and shrink or return to nearly their original size or shape when exposed to low relative humidity environments wherein the moisture evaporates and is released. By exposing the hygroscopic material to a cycle of high relative humidity environments and low relative humidity environments, useful work can be done. One or more transmission elements can be used to couple the hygroscopic material to a generator that converts the mechanical energy to, for example, electrical energy. The hygroscopic material can be applied to flexible sheet materials that flex as the hygroscopic material absorbs or evaporates moisture. The hygroscopic material can also be applied to elastic conductive materials, such that the plates of a capacitor mechanically change the capacitance of the device. 1. A system for generating energy comprising:a hygroscopic material;a generator;a transmission coupled to the hygroscopic material and coupled to the generator to transfer energy from the hygroscopic material to the generator;whereby an application of a cycle of high relative humidity environment and low relative humidity environment to the hygroscopic material results in a change in size of the hygroscopic material and energy being transferred to the generator.2. The system according to wherein the hygroscopic material includes microbial spores.3. The system according to wherein the hygroscopic material includes bacterial spores.4. The system according to wherein the hygroscopic material is adhered to a surface of flexible material layer.5. The system according to wherein the hygroscopic ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

VARIABLE-CAPACITOR DEVICE AND DRIVING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130286534A1
Принадлежит:

According to one embodiment, a variable-capacitor device includes a first MEMS variable-capacitor element, and a second MEMS variable-capacitor element including one end series-connected to one end of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element. In a down-state, a first capacitance value of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element differs from a second capacitance value of the second MEMS variable-capacitor element. 1. A variable-capacitor device comprising:a first MEMS variable-capacitor element; anda second MEMS variable-capacitor element including one end series-connected to one end of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element,wherein in a down-state, a first capacitance value of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element differs from a second capacitance value of the second MEMS variable-capacitor element.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first fixed-capacitor element configured to be series-connected to the other end of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element;a second fixed-capacitor element configured to be series-connected to the other end of the second MEMS variable-capacitor element;a first resistor element including one end connected to the other end of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element;a second resistor element including one end connected to the one end of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element and the one end of the second MEMS variable-capacitor element;a third resistor element including one end connected to the other end of the second MEMS variable-capacitor element; anda bias circuit configured to supply voltages to the other end of the first resistor element, the other end of the second resistor element, and the other end of the third resistor element.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein if a radio-frequency signal is input from the other end of the first MEMS variable-capacitor element claim 1 , the first capacitance value is larger than the second capacitance value.4. The device according to claim 1 , ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

MOISTURE SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20130287062A1
Принадлежит: E+E Elektronik Ges.m.b.H

A moisture sensor arrangement including a plate-like semiconductor substrate and an integrated signal processing component disposed on a first side of the semiconductor substrate. The moisture sensor arrangement including a capacitive moisture sensor connected electrically conductively to the integrated signal processing component, wherein the capacitive moisture sensor is disposed on either the first side or a second side of the semiconductor substrate that is opposite the first side of the semiconductor substrate. In addition, the plate-like semiconductor substrate includes 1) plated through-holes, by way of which elements on the first side and the second side of the semiconductor substrate are electrically connectable to one another; and 2) a temperature sensor integrated with the integrated signal processing component. 1. A moisture sensor arrangement , comprising:a plate-like semiconductor substrate;an integrated signal processing component disposed on a first side of said semiconductor substrate;a capacitive moisture sensor connected electrically conductively to said integrated signal processing component, wherein said capacitive moisture sensor is disposed on either said first side or a second side of said semiconductor substrate that is opposite said first side of said semiconductor substrate, wherein plated through-holes, by way of which elements on said first side and said second side of said semiconductor substrate are electrically connectable to one another; and', 'a temperature sensor integrated with said integrated signal processing component., 'said plate-like semiconductor substrate comprises2. The moisture sensor arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein said integrated signal processing component comprises:an analog/digital converter unit for reading in and digitizing analog measurement signals of said capacitive moisture sensor and said temperature sensor;an evaluation unit for determining a measured variable from said analog measurement signals ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE TOUCH DEVICE

Номер: US20130301183A1
Автор: WU MAO-SUNG
Принадлежит:

A capacitive touch device includes a transparent handheld portion and a touch portion, and the transparent handheld portion has at least one sensing structure, and the touch portion is disposed at an end of the transparent handheld portion and has a flexible conductive element, and a user can hold the handheld portion. When the flexible conductive element is contacted with the capacitive touch panel, a capacitive coupling is formed to produce current, to achieve the touch operation effect. 1. A capacitive touch device , comprising:a transparent elongated handheld portion for grasping by a user, the handheld portion extending in a longitudinal direction and having two ends and provided with at least one sensing structure extending along the longitudinal direction; anda conical-shaped, pliable conductive portion for contact with a capacitive panel, extending from one of the two ends of the transparent handheld portion in the longitudinal direction.2. The capacitive touch device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing structure is a metal conductive layer.3. The capacitive touch device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing structure is installed in the transparent handheld portion.4. The capacitive touch device of claim 3 , wherein the sensing structure is contacted with the flexible conductive element.5. The capacitive touch device of claim 1 , wherein the sensing structure is covered onto an external surface of the transparent handheld portion.6. The capacitive touch device of claim 5 , wherein the sensing structure is contacted with the flexible conductive element.7. The capacitive touch device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible conductive element includes a coating layer coated thereon.8. The capacitive touch device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible conductive element is one selected from the collection of conductive rubber claim 1 , conductive plastic and conductive foam.9. The capacitive touch device of claim 1 , wherein the coating layer is coated onto the exterior of the ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

CAPACITOR

Номер: US20130329335A1
Автор: Obata Masayuki
Принадлежит: Wacom Co., Ltd.

A capacitor is provided, which allows a user to readily change or adjust its capacitance value. The capacitor includes a dielectric film, which includes first and second conductor layers disposed on opposite surfaces thereof, and which is wound into a rod shape. First and second electrodes are led out from the first and second conductor layers, respectively. At least one of the first and second conductor layers includes an area-changeable conductor pattern, which is disposed (e.g., exposed) on an outer circumference side of the capacitor wound into the rod shape to receive physical treatment (e.g., cutting, connecting) from outside to thereby change the size of a conductor area of the at least one of the first and second conductor layers. Thus, the physical treatment changes the conductor area of the conductor layers, to thereby selectively set or adjust the capacitance value of the capacitor. 1. A capacitor comprising:a dielectric film;a first conductor layer and a second conductor layer which are disposed on opposite surfaces of the dielectric film, the dielectric film including the first and second conductor layers being wound into a rod shape;a first electrode led out from the first conductor layer; anda second electrode led out from the second conductor layer,whereinat least one of the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer includes a first area-changeable conductor pattern, which is disposed on an outer circumference side of the capacitor wound into the rod shape and which is configured to receive physical treatment from outside to change the size of a conductor area of the at least one of the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer for the capacitor, such that a capacitance value of the capacitor is selectively set corresponding to the change in the conductor area as effected by the physical treatment.2. The capacitor according to claim 1 , whereinthe first conductor layer includes a common conductor pattern and a capacitance- ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

HIGH VOLTAGE NON-COPLANAR INTERDIGITATED VARACTOR

Номер: US20130342953A1
Автор: Subramanyam Guru
Принадлежит:

A high voltage varactor that provides a large tuning ratio and a high DC biasing capability includes a non-coplanar interdigitated structure having a stacked structure with a plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers and a plurality of substantially parallel coplanar second electrode fingers. The plurality of substantially parallel coplanar second electrode fingers are interdigitated with the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers and are not coplanar with the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers. A voltage tunable dielectric layer may be interposed between the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers and the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar second electrode fingers. The voltage tunable dielectric layer may be a BST layer, or any other voltage tunable dielectric layer. 1. A non-coplanar interdigitated structure , comprising: a plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers;', 'a plurality of substantially parallel coplanar second electrode fingers interdigitated with the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers are not coplanar with the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers; and', 'a voltage tunable dielectric layer interposed between the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers and the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar second electrode fingers., 'a stacked structure having2. The non-coplanar interdigitated structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers have no vertical overlap with the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar second electrode fingers.3. The non-coplanar interdigitated structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a first terminal coplanar with and electrically coupled to the plurality of substantially parallel coplanar first electrode fingers; anda ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING VARIABLE CAPACITANCE ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURE METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130342954A1
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

An electronic device having a variable capacitance element, includes a support substrate providing physical support, a pair of anchors formed on the support substrate, and having support portions in a direction perpendicular to a surface of the substrate, a movable electrode supported by the support portions of the pair of anchors, having opposing first and second side surfaces constituting electrode surfaces, and at least partially capable of elastic deformation, a first fixed electrode supported above the support substrate, and having a first electrode surface opposing to the first side surface of the movable electrode, and a second fixed electrode supported above the support substrate, and having a second electrode surface opposing to the second side surface of the movable electrode. 1. An electronic device having a variable capacitance element , comprising:a support substrate providing physical support,a pair of anchors formed on said support substrate, and having support portions in direction perpendicular to a surface of said substrate,a movable electrode supported by the support portions of said pair of anchors, having opposing first and second side surfaces constituting electrode surfaces, and at least partially capable of elastic deformation,a first fixed electrode supported above said support substrate, and having a first electrode surface opposing to the first side surface of said movable electrode, anda second fixed electrode supported above said support substrate, and having a second electrode surface opposing to the second side surface of said movable electrode.2. An electronic device having a variable capacitance element according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first insulating film disposed on the first electrode surface of said first fixed electrode; anda second insulating film disposed on the second electrode surface of said second fixed electrode.3. An electronic device having a variable capacitance element according to claim 2 , wherein said ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Wireless In-Kiln Moisture Sensor and System for Use Thereof

Номер: US20140009174A1
Принадлежит:

A wood monitoring system and method is disclosed for monitoring lumber characteristics (e.g., lumber moisture) in environments of extremely high and prolonged temperature and moisture, e.g., a kiln. The monitoring system and method includes: 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the timer outputs a notification when the first time limit is exceeded.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first time limit is at least twice the duration of the second time limit.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the using step includes replacing the first time limit with the second time limit.5. The method of claim 1 , further including the steps of:obtaining an instance of the data during the first time limit;determining a value indicative of a change between the instance and a previous instance of the data;comparing the value to a predetermined change related condition indicative of particular changes between instances of the data; andwirelessly transmitting the instance to the device, via the wireless transmitter, when the comparing step yields a first result indicative of the predetermined change related condition occurring between the one instance and the previous instance, and not wirelessly transmitting the instance when the comparing step yields a second result indicative of the predetermined change related condition not occurring between the one instance and the previous instance.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the predetermined change related condition includes a threshold for determining whether a temperature change between the one instance and the previous instance is out of a range corresponding with the threshold claim 5 , and wireless transmitting the one instance to the device when the temperature difference is out of the range.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the predetermined change related condition includes a threshold for determining whether a humidity change between the one instance and the previous instance is out of a range corresponding with the threshold ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Mems varactors

Номер: US20140009862A1
Принадлежит: Qualcomm Inc

Tunable MEMS resonators having adjustable resonance frequency and capable of handling large signals are described. In one exemplary design, a tunable MEMS resonator includes (i) a first part having a cavity and a post and (ii) a second part mated to the first part and including a movable layer located under the post. Each part may be covered with a metal layer on the surface facing the other part. The movable plate may be mechanically moved by a DC voltage to vary the resonance frequency of the MEMS resonator. The cavity may have a rectangular or circular shape and may be empty or filled with a dielectric material. The post may be positioned in the middle of the cavity. The movable plate may be attached to the second part (i) via an anchor and operated as a cantilever or (ii) via two anchors and operated as a bridge.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

VARIABLE CAPACITANCE TYPE CAPACITOR

Номер: US20140009863A1
Автор: Obata Masayuki
Принадлежит: Wacom Co., Ltd.

A variable capacitance type capacitor includes an inside member and an outside member including a space for housing the inside member. The inside member has a columnar shape, and a first conductor pattern is formed on a circumferential surface thereof. The outside member has a predetermined dielectric constant, and a second conductor pattern is formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof so as to oppose the first conductor pattern formed on the inside member. The inside member housed in the space of the outside member is displaced relative to the outside member in a direction of a central axis of the inside member in response to an externally applied force, and an opposed area between the first conductor pattern and the second conductor pattern changes to thereby form a capacitance corresponding to the externally applied force between the first electrode and the second electrode. 1. A variable capacitance type capacitor comprising:an inside member; andan outside member including a space for housing the inside member;the inside member having a columnar shape, and having a first conductor pattern formed on a circumferential surface of the inside member;the outside member being a dielectric having a predetermined dielectric constant, and having a second conductor pattern formed on an outer circumferential surface of the outside member, the second conductor pattern being disposed so as to oppose the first conductor pattern formed on the circumferential surface of the inside member when the inside member is housed in the space of the outside member; andthe inside member housed in the space of the outside member and having the columnar shape being displaced relative to the outside member in a direction of a central axis of the inside member having the columnar shape in response to an externally applied force, whereby an opposed area formed between the first conductor pattern and the second conductor pattern disposed with the dielectric interposed between the first ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for marking an article

Номер: US20140015170A1
Принадлежит: Electro Scientific Industries Inc

Numerous embodiments of methods and apparatus for marking articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of marking an article includes providing an article having a preliminary visual appearance; modifying a region of the article; and directing a plurality of optical pulses into the modified region of the article. The plurality of optical pulses can be configured to produce a visible mark on the article. Generally, the mark can be characterized as having a modified visual appearance different from the preliminary visual appearance.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND AN APPARATUS TO REMOVE IONS

Номер: US20140034501A1
Принадлежит:

A method of operating an apparatus to remove ions, the method including allowing water to flow in between a first and a second electrode of a capacitor, charging the capacitor with an electrical charge via a controller in order to attract ions into the electrodes; and releasing ions from the electrodes by releasing electrical charge from the capacitor via the controller. During a subsequent charging step, charging of the capacitor may be controlled with the controller by applying an electrical charge which does not substantially exceed a quantity of electrical charge released from the capacitor during the releasing of ions to keep the capacitor in balance. 1. A method of operating an apparatus to remove ions from water , the method comprising:allowing water to flow in between a first and a second electrode of a capacitor;charging the capacitor with a substantially constant electrical charge per unit time via a controller in order to attract ions into the electrodes;releasing ions from the electrodes with a substantially constant electrical charge per unit time by releasing electrical charge from the capacitor via the controller, and during a subsequent charging of the capacitor, controlling the charging of the capacitor with the controller by applying an electrical charge which does not substantially exceed an amount of electrical charge released from the capacitor during releasing of ions from the electrode; andmeasuring or calculating a quantity of electrical charge released from the capacitor and the amount of electrical charge charged to the capacitor with the controller.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:measuring or calculating electrical charge that is charged to the capacitor;comparing the measured or calculated electrical charge with a reference electrical charge; andadjusting the electrical voltage on the capacitor in case the measured or calculated electrical charge is different from that of the reference electrical charge.3. The method ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF IONS COMPRISING MULTIPLE STACKS

Номер: US20140048418A1
Принадлежит: VOLTEA B.V.

An apparatus to remove ions from water. The apparatus may include a stack having a first electrode including a first current collector, a spacer on top of the first electrode, and a second electrode on top of the spacer. The stack may have a tray to hold and position the stack within a housing of the apparatus and thus may improve the manufacturability of the apparatus. 1. An apparatus to remove ions , the apparatus comprising: a first electrode,', 'a second electrode, and', 'a spacer, in between the first and second electrodes, allowing water to flow in between the first and second electrodes;, 'multiple stacks, each stack comprisingwherein at least one of the stacks comprises a tray configured to hold and position the at least one stack within a housing of the apparatus.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tray comprises an alignment feature to position the first electrode claim 1 , the second electrode claim 1 , the spacer and/or the charge barrier in the tray.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrode claim 1 , the second electrode and/or the spacer comprise an alignment feature to position the first electrode claim 1 , the second electrode claim 1 , and/or the spacer in the tray.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the tray comprises an alignment feature is constructed and arranged for alignment with the alignment feature of the first electrode claim 3 , the second electrode and/or the spacer.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tray comprises an alignment feature to position the tray in the housing of the apparatus.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising the housing claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises an alignment feature to position the tray in the apparatus.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tray comprises an alignment feature to align the tray with other trays.8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tray comprises an alignment feature claim 1 , the ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

SENSOR FOR HUMIDITY AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THEREFOR

Номер: US20140069170A1
Автор: Seo Se Yeol
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a sensor for humidity, etc. which has high precision, very small electrical power consumption and simplified composition, and a management system therefor. The sensor and the management system therefor according to the present invention are also economical. The sensor according to the present invention comprises two electrode pads and an absorption layer for absorbing moisture, etc. between them, and detects a capacitance variation and a resistance variation between the electrode pads, measuring humidity, etc. in real time. In the sensor, one or both of the electrode pads can be made by printing or coating a conductive material on a paper pad or a fabric pad in a mesh shape of fine lines. Or the electrode pads can be fabrics with fine thread of a mesh-type electric conductor coated by an absorptive material having an insulating property. 1. A humidity sensor for a diaper comprising:two electrode pads having water permeability, conductivity and flexibility, wherein each of the electrode pads is made by combining fine threads of a mesh-type electric conductor onto a paper or a fabric, or is made by mixing thread and fine thread of an electric conductor;an absorption layer for absorbing moisture, the absorption layer being disposed between the two electrode pads; anda sensing unit for detecting humidity through a resistance variation between the two electrode pads.2. The humidity sensor for a diaper as recited in claim 1 , wherein one or both of the electrode pads is made by printing or coating a conductive material on the fabric or paper in a mesh shape of fine lines.3. The humidity sensor for a diaper as recited in claim 1 , wherein one or both of the electrode pads are fabrics made of fine thread of a mesh-type electric conductor claim 1 , the fine thread of the mesh-type electric conductor being coated by an absorptive material having an insulating property.4. The humidity sensor for a diaper as recited in claim 1 , further ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

FLOWPATHS IN CDI CELL

Номер: US20140069814A1
Принадлежит: ENPAR TECHNOLOGIES INC.

In a capacitive deionization water desalination apparatus, the waterways of the cell are physically switchable between treatment-phase and purge-phase. In treatment-phase, the waterways conduct the flow of water thickness-wise, in-series, through the whole stack of electrodes and spacers. In purge-phase, the waterways conduct the flow of purge-water into the edges of the spacers, and along the spacers parallel to the plane of the spacers. 1. A water treatment apparatus , which is arranged for capacitive deionization of a liquid , wherein:the apparatus includes electrodes, each electrode being:(a) a thin sheet of a porous, high-surface-area, material;(b) permeable to water flowing thickness-wise through the thickness of the electrode;the apparatus includes spacers, each spacer being:(a) electrically insulative;(b) permeable to water flowing thickness-wise through the thickness of the spacer;the spacers lie intercalated between adjacent electrodes, to form a stack of electrodes and spacers;the apparatus also includes:(a) a power unit for supplying electrical energy to the electrodes;(b) a treatment-inlet-port, through which water to be treated enters the apparatus;(c) a treatment-outlet-port, through which treated water exits the apparatus;(d) a purge-inlet-port, through which purge-water enters the apparatus;(e) a purge-outlet-port, through which purge-water exits the apparatus;(f) waterways for conveying treatment-water from the treatment-inlet-port, through the stack, to the treatment-outlet-port;(g) waterways for conveying purge-water from the purge-inlet-port, through the stack, to the purge-outlet-port;the apparatus is so structured and arranged as to be operable in a treatment-phase and in a regeneration-phase, and is switchable between the two phases;in the treatment-phase, the power unit is so configured that:(a) the power unit supplies electricity to the electrodes in such manner as to create pairs of anodes and cathodes;(b) the capacitive deionization ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Liquid MEMS Component and RF Applications Thereof

Номер: US20140070984A1
Автор: Ahmadreza Rofougaran
Принадлежит: Broadcom Corp

A radio circuit includes a front-end module, a board, a liquid MEMS component, and a coupling component. The front-end module is implemented on at least one integrated circuit (IC) die and includes a variable circuit. The variable circuit is adjustable to facilitate an operational adjustment of the front-end module for a given operational condition of the radio circuit. The board supports the liquid MEMS component and supports, at least indirectly, the at least one IC. The coupling component electrical couples the liquid MEMS component to the variable circuit, wherein, based on a control signal, one or more characteristics of the liquid MEMS component is changed, which adjusts the variable circuit.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Liquid MEMS Component Responsive to Pressure

Номер: US20140071583A1
Автор: Rofougaran Ahmadreza
Принадлежит: BROADCOM CORPORATION

A liquid micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) component includes a board, a channel frame, a flexible channel side, a liquid droplet, and one or more conductive elements. The channel frame is within the board and mates with the flexible channel side to form a channel within the board. The liquid droplet is contained within the channel. When a pressure is applied to the flexible side, the shape of the liquid droplet is changed with respect to the one or more conductive elements thereby changing an operational characteristic of the liquid MEMS component. 1. A liquid micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) component comprises:a board;a channel frame within the board;a flexible channel side mating with the channel frame to form a channel within the board;a liquid droplet contained within the channel; andone or more conductive elements proximal to the channel, wherein, when pressure is applied to the flexible channel side, the shape of the liquid droplet is changed with respect to the one or more conductive elements thereby changing an operational characteristic of the liquid MEMS component.2. The liquid MEMS component of further comprises:a pressure actuator to apply the pressure to the flexible side.3. The liquid MEMS component of claim 2 , wherein the pressure actuator comprises: a second channel within the board;', 'a second liquid droplet within the second channel;', 'a piston movably positioned within the second channel; and', 'a droplet actuation module operable to apply a force on the second liquid droplet that causes the second liquid droplet to apply a transferred force on the piston, which, in turn, causes the piston to apply the pressure on the flexible channel side., 'a liquid MEMS mechanical device that includes4. The liquid MEMS component of claim 2 , wherein the pressure actuator comprises:a size convergence unit operable to apply the pressure on the flexible side, wherein the size convergence unit transfers a force from user contact to a focal point on ...

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

Liquid MEMS Capacitor

Номер: US20140071584A1
Автор: Ahmadreza Rofougaran
Принадлежит: Broadcom Corp

A liquid micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) capacitor includes a first capacitor plate, a second capacitor plate, a channel, a dielectric doped droplet, and a droplet activating module. The channel is implemented or embedded in one or more layers of a board and the dielectric doped droplet is contained in the channel. The droplet activating module operable to change the dielectric doped droplet with respect to the first and second capacitive plates, which are proximal to the channel and at a distance from each other, thereby changing a dielectric property of the liquid MEMS capacitor.

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13-03-2014 дата публикации

ENERGY STORAGE APPARATUS, ENERGY STORAGE CELL AND HEAT-CONDUCTING ELEMENT

Номер: US20140072855A1
Автор: Schaefer Tim
Принадлежит: LI-TEC BATTERY GMBH

The invention relates to an energy storage device comprising a plurality of storage cells and a temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the storage cells or a cell assembly formed by the storage cells. Elastic means are arranged between a storage cell and another component for shock-absorbing bearing or for arranging them at a distance from each other. The other component is another storage cell or a holding element or another housing part or a heat-conducting element. Said elastic means are configured and designed as a functional component part of the temperature control device. Storage cells and heat-conducting elements which are suitable for use in the claimed energy storage device are also described. 115-. (canceled)16. An energy storage apparatus , comprising:a plurality of storage cells; anda temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the storage cells or a cell composite formed by the storage cells,and elastic means for shock absorbing storage or spacing, the elastic means provided between a storage cell and another component, wherein the other component is a different storage cell or a holding element or some other housing part or a heat-conducting element, wherein the elastic means are designed and configured as a functional constituent of the temperature control device, [{'b': 2', '1', '2', '2', '2', '2, 'the cell housing side walls (., .) of at least one storage cell () are electrically conductively realised and form poles (P+, P−) of the storage cell (), and'}, 'the elastic means are constructed at least partially as electrically conductive damping elements which have a heat-conducting shell and an interior, wherein the interior is filled with a heat-conducting and elastically resilient material., 'wherein'}17. The energy storage apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the elastic means abut on heat exchange surfaces of the storage cells claim 16 , at least in certain sections.18. The energy storage apparatus ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Humidity Sensor and Sensor Element Therefor

Номер: US20140076048A1
Принадлежит: 3M Innovative Properties Co

A humidity sensor element includes a dielectric substrate, a nonporous conductive electrode disposed on the dielectric substrate, a permeable conductive electrode having a thickness in a range of from 4 to 10 nanometers and permeable by water vapor, and a detection layer sandwiched between the nonporous conductive electrode and the permeable conductive electrode. The permeable conductive electrode is parallel to the nonporous electrode. Both conductive electrodes have respective conductive leads attached thereto. The detection layer includes a copolymer having monomeric units comprising wherein M represents H, or an alkali metal. A humidity sensor including the humidity sensor element is also disclosed.

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

HUMIDITY SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20140077824A1
Принадлежит: Denso Corporation

A humidity sensor includes a humidity detention section, a pad section, and a dam section. The humidity detention section includes a pair of detection electrodes facing each other on a predetermined surface of a substrate and a humidity-sensitive film covering the detection electrodes. The pad section is spaced from the humidity detection section on the surface and covered with a protection gel section. The dam section is located between the humidity detection section and the pad section on the surface. The dam section includes a dam wire that is made from the same material as the detection electrodes and a dam humidity-sensitive film that is made from the same material as the humidity-sensitive film and covers at least part of the dam wire. 1. A humidity sensor comprising:a humidity detention section including a pair of detection electrodes and a humidity-sensitive film, the detection electrodes facing each other on a humidity detection section formation surface of a substrate, the humidity-sensitive film covering the detection electrodes and a gap between the detection electrodes;a pad section as an external connection terminal, the pad section being spaced from the humidity detection section on the humidity detection section formation surface of the substrate and covered with a protection gel section under a condition where a bonding wire is connected to the pad section; anda dam section located between the humidity detection section and the pad section on the humidity detection section formation surface of the substrate to restrain the protection gel section from flowing from the pad section side to the humidity detection section side, whereinthe dam section includes a dam wire and a dam humidity-sensitive film,the dam wire is made from the same material as the detection electrodes and located on the same surface as the detection electrodes, andthe dam humidity-sensitive film is made from the same material as the humidity-sensitive film and covers at least part ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR JOINING DIFFERENT KINDS OF PLATES

Номер: US20170001262A1
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The present invention relates to a joining method, and more specifically relates to a method for joining different kinds of plates that joins at least two plate members of which materials thereof are different from each other through laser welding. For this, a method for joining different kinds of plates according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include disposing a first plate and a second plate, materials of which are different from each other, such that they are overlapped with each other, and joining the first plate and the second plate by irradiating a laser beam at a predetermined inclination angle and in a regular pattern onto the overlapped portion of the two plates. 1. A method for joining different kinds of plates , comprising:disposing a first plate and a second plate, materials thereof being different from each other, such that they are overlapped with each other; andjoining the first plate and second plate by irradiating a laser beam at a predetermine inclination angle and in a regular pattern onto the overlapped portion of the two plates.2. The method for joining different kinds of plates of claim 1 , wherein the first plate is made of aluminum and the second plate is disposed on the first plate and is made of steel of which a melting point is higher than that of the first plate.3. The method for joining different kinds of plates of claim 2 , wherein the laser beam is outputted as a regular pulse wave.4. The method for joining different kinds of plates of claim 2 , wherein a welding pool of the second plate is charged in a key hole formed on the first plate between the first plate and the second plate.5. The method for joining different kinds of plates of claim 2 , wherein the laser beam performs conduction welding that can form a welding pool on a plate member through a non-focus part.6. The method for joining different kinds of plates of claim 5 , wherein the laser beam is irradiated such that the diameter of the laser beam ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

A DECALCIFYING APPARATUS

Номер: US20170001885A1
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The present application relates to a decalcifying apparatus () for decalcifying an aqueous solution. The decalcifying apparatus () has an electrolytic cell section () configured to receive an aqueous solution. The electrolytic cell section has a first electrode arrangement () and a second electrode arrangement (), and an ion generating body (), such as a water-splitting membrane or an interposed electrolytic electrode. The ion generating body () is interposed in the electrolytic cell section in the second operating condition. The decalcifying apparatus () is configured to operate in a first operating condition for removing ions from aqueous solution, and a second operating condition for regenerating the ions into aqueous solution, the latter for example by reversing the potentials. The present invention also relates to a domestic appliance comprising the decalcifying apparatus and a method of decalcifying an aqueous solution employing the apparatus (). 1. A decalcifying apparatus for decalcifying an aqueous solution comprisingan electrolytic cell section configured to receive the aqueous solution,the electrolytic cell section comprising a first electrode arrangement and a second electrode arrangement, wherein the first electrode arrangement comprises a first electrosorption electrode and wherein the second electrode arrangement comprises a second electrosorption electrode;an ion generating body, wherein the ion generating body is not electrically connected,the decalcifying apparatus being configured to operate in a first operating condition for removing ions from the aqueous solution,and the decalcifying apparatus being configured to operate in a second operating condition for regenerating the ions into aqueous solution, wherein the ion generating body is interposed in the electrolytic cell section in the second operating condition.2. The decalcifying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the ion generating body is configured to generate hydrogen cations and ...

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

CAPACITOR TYPE HUMIDITY SENSOR

Номер: US20160003758A1
Автор: HONG Ju Hyun
Принадлежит: MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR, LTD.

A capacitor type humidity sensor consisting of a humidity sensing region or a peripheral circuit region is provided. A capacitor type humidity sensor may include a semiconductor substrate comprising a humidity sensing region and a peripheral circuit region, a sensing capacitor disposed on the humidity sensing region and the sensing capacitor comprising a humidity sensitive layer, a dielectric layer made of a material different than from the humidity sensitive layer, and a reference capacitor configured to provide a reference capacitance value, wherein the sensing capacitor and the reference capacitor are disposed on different planes from each other. A reference capacitor is disposed at an arbitrary region under a sensing capacitor among a humidity sensing region or at a peripheral circuit region. The reference capacitor is a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor or a polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon (PIP) capacitor. 1. A capacitor type humidity sensor comprising:a semiconductor substrate comprising a humidity sensing region and a peripheral circuit region;a sensing capacitor disposed on the humidity sensing region and the sensing capacitor comprising a humidity sensitive layer;a dielectric layer made of a material different than the humidity sensitive layer; anda reference capacitor configured to provide a reference capacitance value,wherein the sensing capacitor and the reference capacitor are disposed on different planes from each other.2. The sensor of claim 1 , wherein the reference capacitor is aligned under the sensing capacitor.3. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein an MIM (metal insulator metal) capacitor in the form of array is used as the reference capacitor.4. The sensor of claim 2 , wherein a PIP (polysilicon insulator polysilicon) capacitor in the form of array is used as the reference capacitor.5. The sensor of claim 1 , further comprising a feedback capacitor configured to provide a feedback capacitance value (C) claim 1 , wherein a dielectric layer of ...

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13-01-2022 дата публикации

STEP-CORE FIBER STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR ALTERING BEAM SHAPE AND INTENSITY

Номер: US20220009027A1
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In various embodiments, a workpiece is processed utilizing one or more output beams emitted from a step-core optical fiber and formed from one or more input beams that may have non-circular beam shapes. In various embodiments, an input beam may be a variable-power laser beam having a laser-beam numerical aperture (NA) that varies as a function of the power of the laser beam. The step-core optical fiber may have an outer core NA that is greater than or equal to the laser-beam NA at a laser power of approximately 100%, an inner core NA that is less than or equal to the outer core NA, and an inner core NA that is greater than or equal to the laser-beam NA at a power of 50%. 1. A method of processing a workpiece with a laser beam , the method comprising:providing a step-core optical fiber having an input end and an output end opposite the input end, wherein the step-core optical fiber comprises (i) an inner core having a first refractive index, (ii) surrounding the inner core, an outer core having a second refractive index smaller than the first refractive index, (iii) surrounding the outer core, a cladding having a third refractive index smaller than the second refractive index, (iv) a first inner core numerical aperture (NA) relative to the cladding, (v) a second inner core NA relative to the outer core, and (vi) an outer core NA relative to the cladding;disposing a workpiece proximate the output end of the optical fiber;directing into the input end of the optical fiber a variable-power laser beam having a laser-beam NA that varies as a function of the power of the laser beam, to thereby generate an output beam emitted from the output end of the optical fiber, wherein (i) the outer core NA is greater than or equal to the laser-beam NA at a power of approximately 100%, (ii) the second inner core NA is less than or equal to the outer core NA, and (iii) the second inner core NA is greater than or equal to the laser-beam NA at a power of 50%; andprocessing the workpiece ...

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20-01-2022 дата публикации

POWER CONVERSION DEVICE

Номер: US20220020661A1
Автор: TANI Masakazu
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A power conversion device includes: a power semiconductor module; a capacitor; a heatsink; cooling fins; a first partition; a cooling flow path through which a coolant flows between the heatsink and the first partition; a second partition extending from the first partition; an inflow path extending from a coolant inlet along another surface of the first partition and a surface of the second partition on a first side surface side, and connected to a first side surface side of the cooling flow path; and an outflow path extending from a coolant outlet along the other surface of the first partition and a surface of the second partition on a second side surface side, and connected to a second side surface side of the cooling flow path, wherein a length of the first side surface of the power semiconductor module is greater than a length of the third side surface thereof. 1. A power conversion device comprising:a power semiconductor module including a power semiconductor, the power semiconductor module being formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape and having a bottom surface, a top surface, and four side surfaces;a capacitor electrically connected to the power semiconductor module, and provided on a first side surface side of the power semiconductor module or on a second side surface side thereof opposite to the first side surface;a plate-shaped heatsink whose one surface is thermally connected to the bottom surface of the power semiconductor module;a cooling fin provided to another surface of the heatsink;a plate-shaped first partition provided such that one surface thereof is opposed to the other surface of the heatsink with the cooling fin therebetween;a cooling flow path through which a coolant flows in a direction perpendicular to the first side surface, in a space in which the cooling fin is placed between the other surface of the heatsink and the one surface of the first partition;a plate-shaped second partition extending from another surface of the first ...

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

VARIABLE VACUUM CAPACITOR

Номер: US20150009603A1
Принадлежит: Comet AG

A variable vacuum capacitor includes two pairs of electrodes ganged together in series such that no moving parts are required to connect electrically to any static pans. Two sets, or gangs, of movable electrodes are connected mechanically and electrically together such that they move together and such that they require no electrical connection to any other part of the device. The ganged arrangement means that the device can be constructed with a smaller diameter, but without significantly increasing the overall length of the device.

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08-01-2015 дата публикации

Laser Pulse Shaping Method

Номер: US20150010029A1
Принадлежит: FREIE UNIVERSITAET BERLIN

A laser pulse shaping method is configured for microscopically viewing and modifying an object. A temporal modulation and a two-dimensional spatial modulation of laser pulses are carried out. At least the phase of the laser pulses is modulated dependent on the location, and the modulated laser pulses are directed at the object.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

PROCESSING APPARATUS AND PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20160008920A1
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A processing apparatus and a processing method which perform processing more accurately with a simple structure are provided. The processing apparatus includes an irradiation head and a control device. The irradiation head includes a laser turning unit and a condensing optical system The laser turning unit includes a first prism a second prism a first rotating mechanism and a second rotating mechanism The control device adjusts the differences between rotation speeds and phase angles of the first prism and the second prism based on a relation between at least a heat affected layer of a workpiece and a turning speed of laser. 1. A processing apparatus which performs processing by irradiating a workpiece with laser , comprising:an irradiation head configured to irradiate the workpiece with the laser and including a laser turning unit which turns the laser relative to the workpiece and a condensing optical system which collects the laser turned by the laser turning unit; anda control device configured to control an operation of the irradiation head, whereinthe laser turning unit includes a first prism which refracts the laser, a second prism which is arranged at a position opposite to the first prism and refracts the laser output from the first prism, a first rotating mechanism which rotates the first prism, and a second rotating mechanism which rotates the second prism, andthe control device controls the first and second rotating mechanisms based on a relation between at least an allowable thickness of a heat affected layer of the workpiece and a turning speed of the laser emitted to the workpiece, and adjusts differences between rotation speeds and phase angles of the first and second prisms.2. The processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first rotating mechanism includes a first spindle which holds the first prism and of which a part of the light path of the laser is hollow, and a first hollow motor to which the first spindle is rotatably inserted and ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

REMOVAL OF SELECTED PORTIONS OF PROTECTIVE COATINGS FROM SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20160008923A1
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A method for selectively removing portions of a protective coating from a substrate, such as an electronic device, includes removing portions of the protective coating from the substrate. The removal process may include cutting the protective coating at specific locations, then removing desired portions of the protective coating from the substrate, or it may include ablating the portions of the protective coating that are to be removed. Coating and removal systems are also disclosed. 1. A method for selectively removing a protective coating from a substrate , comprising:applying a protective coating to a substrate; andselectively cutting at least a portion of the protective coating with a removal medium comprising a laser light.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the protective coating comprises applying a polyp-xylylene) coating to the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein selectively cutting at least the portion of the protective coating comprises exposing a periphery of at least one portion of the substrate through the protective coating.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein exposing the periphery of the at least one portion of the substrate comprises exposing a periphery of a selected feature and/or component of the substrate.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein exposing at least the periphery of the at least one portion of the substrate comprises exposing the protective coating to a laser beam.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising:exposing an area of the substrate delineated by the periphery of the at least one portion of the substrate.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the area is exposed by scanning the laser beam across a region of the protective coating located over the area of the substrate.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein scanning comprises raster scanning the laser beam across the region of the protective coating.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein selectively cutting comprises selectively cutting at least the portion of the protective ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Metal Sublayer Sensing In Multi-Layer Workpiece Hole Drilling

Номер: US20200008303A1
Автор: Soffer Guy
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Disclosed herein is a system for drilling in a multilayer printed circuit board. The system includes a source of electromagnetic radiation configured to transmit a measurement pulse in open air to a workpiece, an anode, a resettable electric charge sensor (ECS), operably connected to the anode, and a control unit, configured to receive at least one value indicative of the quantity of at least part of charged molecules received at the anode and determine a second value indicative of the quantity of charged molecules received at the anode that were derivative of emitted electrons responsive to the measurement pulse. 111-. (canceled)12. A system comprising:a source of electromagnetic radiation configured to transmit a measurement pulse in open air to a workpiece, the pulse having at least one wavelength with higher energy than a work-function of a metal layer of the workpiece, and giving rise to electrically charged molecules deriving from free electrons that were emitted by the metal layer in the workpiece, the quantity of free electrons emitted being dependent on the extent of exposure of the metal of the workpiece;an anode;a resettable electric charge sensor (ECS), operably connected to the anode; receive, from the ECS, at least one value indicative of the quantity of at least part of charged molecules received at the anode since ECS activation,', 'determine, from the at least one value, a second value indicative of the quantity of charged molecules received at the anode that were derivative of emitted electrons responsive to the measurement pulse;, 'a control unit, operably connected to the ECS, and configured to compare at least part of said second value or at least one combination of at least part of said second value to at least one threshold, or calculate an envelope of at least part of said second value or of at least part of said at least one combination, said at least one control unit being further configured to perform at least one of:', 'identify at least ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE TWO-DIMENSIONAL SHEET ARRAY OF ELECTRONIC SENSOR DEVICES

Номер: US20220026296A1
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A flexible electronic sensor array apparatus comprising: a continuous flexible sheet having a length defining a first axis, a width defining a second axis and a thickness comprising a third axis; wherein the flexible sheet comprises multiple flexible sheet layers formed of one or more flexible materials stacked along the third axis; a plurality of electronic sensors disposed within the flexible sheet, each respective sensor comprising at least two conductive pattern layers, the two conductive pattern layers of the respective sensor spaced apart from one another along the third axis by one of the flexible sheet layers interposed between the conductive pattern layers; and wherein each respective sensor of the plurality of sensors is disposed at a different respective position along the first axis or the second axis of the flexible sheet from the remaining sensors, thereby forming an array of sensors spaced along the first and second axes. 1. A flexible electronic sensor array apparatus comprising:a continuous flexible sheet having a length defining a first axis, a width defining a second axis and a thickness comprising a third axis;wherein the flexible sheet comprises multiple flexible sheet layers formed of one or more flexible materials stacked along the third axis;a plurality of electronic sensors disposed within the flexible sheet, each respective sensor comprising at least two conductive pattern layers formed of an electrically conductive material, the two conductive pattern layers of the respective sensor being spaced apart from one another along the third axis by at least one of the flexible sheet layers interposed between the conductive pattern layers; andwherein each respective sensor of the plurality of sensors is disposed at a different respective position along at least one of the first axis and the second axis of the flexible sheet from the remaining sensors, thereby forming an array of sensors spaced along the first and second axes within the flexible ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

BREACH SENSOR

Номер: US20170010232A1
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One example discloses a breach sensor, comprising: a substrate including an integrated circuit; a passivation layer coupled to the substrate; a breach sensing element coupled to the circuit; wherein the breach sensing element is on a first side of the passivation layer and the substrate is on a second side of the passivation layer; a barrier configured to separate the breach sensing element from an ambient environment; wherein the breach sensing element is responsive to barrier damage. 1. A breach sensor , comprising:a substrate including an integrated circuit;a passivation layer coupled to the substrate;a breach sensing element coupled to the circuit;wherein the breach sensing element is on a first side of the passivation layer and the substrate is on a second side of the passivation layer; anda barrier configured to separate the breach sensing element from an ambient environment;wherein the breach sensing element is responsive to barrier damage.2. The breach sensor of :wherein the breach sensing element includes a humidity sensing element configured to detect a humidity level change in response to barrier damage.3. The breach sensor of :wherein the humidity sensing element is pre-calibrated with a first humidity level;further comprising a second humidity sensing element pre-calibrated with a second humidity level, different from the first humidity level; andwherein the first and second humidity sensing elements are separated by a second barrier;4. The breach sensor of :wherein the humidity sensor includes at least one of: a capacitive sensing structure or a polyimide.5. The breach sensor of :wherein the barrier is directly bonded to the breach sensing element.6. The breach sensor of :wherein the barrier includes at least one of: a encapsulation material, a cover, a wrapper, a glue, or a seal.7. The breach sensor of :wherein the barrier damage includes at least one of: a focused ion beam hole, a de-capping, a shear, a tear, an etch, or a physical attack.8. The ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT FOR DETERMINING THE PHASE DISTRIBUTION IN MULTIPHASE MEDIA HAVING AT LEAST ONE HIGHLY C0NDUCTIVE PHASE

Номер: US20160011136A1

A grid sensor for measuring the phase distribution of a multiphase substance mixture with gaseous and liquid components in the presence of a highly conductive phase (such as salt water or liquid metal) employs 3 superposed electrode planes and an electronic measuring device. Application areas include determination of the liquid distribution and the fill level in containers, as well as the investigation of gas-liquid multiphase flows, in particular in pipelines, e.g. in petroleum production and processing. 1. Arrangement for determination of the phase distribution in multi-phase fluids with at least one highly conductive phase fraction and further presence of non-conductive and/or other conductive components , comprising three superposed electrode planes of wire-shaped electrodes , which are clamped in a sensor frame , wherein:a. the electrodes in each plane are disposed in parallel with a small spacing to each other,b. two of the electrode planes are galvanically separated from a study medium by an insulating layer and one of the two electrode planes functions as a transmitter plane and another one as a receiver plane, and the two electrode planes are arranged in parallel and rotated at an angle to one other,c. a third one of the electrode planes is not isolated and is at ground potential, and the at least one highly conductive phase fraction in contact with the third one of the electrode planes is thus also at ground potential, andd. the arrangement is connected to an electronic measuring device configured to measure electrical capacitance or permittivity of the medium in individual intersections formed by the electrodes the transmitter plane and the electrodes of the receiver plane, and the electronic measuring device is configured to successively charge a corresponding electrode of the transmitter plane with an AC voltage, while all other electrodes of the transmitter plane are switched to ground, and the electronic measuring device is configured to ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Humidity Sensor and Related Methods

Номер: US20210010965A1
Автор: Hoheisel Raymond
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A humidity meter includes a humidity sensor, a heating device oriented towards the humidity sensor, a signal generator capable of modulating a power output of the heating device, and a lock-in amplifier capable of demodulating a response signal of the humidity sensor as induced by the modulated heating device. A method of measuring humidity includes the steps of providing a humidity sensor positioned along a channel, a heating device positioned opposite the humidity sensor along the channel, and a controller including a signal generator and a lock-in amplifier; providing an airflow along the channel; modulating a power supply to the heating device using the signal generator; and demodulating a response signal of the humidity sensor induced by the modulated heating device. 1. A humidity meter comprising:a humidity sensor;a light source oriented towards the humidity sensor;a signal generator configured to modulate a power output of the light source; andan amplifier configured to demodulate a response signal of the humidity sensor as induced by the modulated light source.2. The humidity meter of claim 1 , further comprising an additional sensor configured to measure at least one of a temperature claim 1 , a pressure claim 1 , and a velocity of an airflow.3. The humidity meter of claim 1 , further comprising an additional humidity sensor.4. The humidity meter of claim 1 , further comprising a channel claim 1 , the humidity sensor and light source positioned opposite one another along the channel.5. The humidity meter of claim 1 , wherein the light source includes a lens.6. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein the amplifier is a lock-in amplifier.7. The humidity meter of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured to control operation of the signal generator and amplifier.8. The humidity meter of claim 7 , wherein the controller includes a data storage device.9. The humidity meter of claim 1 , wherein the signal generator is configured to alternately switch ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE SENSOR AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20200011827A1
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A capacitive sensor and a preparation method thereof are disclosed. By disposing differential positive-negative electrode pair that include a first positive-negative electrode pair () and a second positive-negative electrode pair (), and disposing a functional material layer () on the first positive-negative electrode pair (), differential measurement is achieved, and thus the accuracy and sensitivity of the capacitive sensor are improved. 1. A capacitive sensor comprising:a substrate;a differential positive-negative electrode pair disposed on the substrate, wherein the differential positive-negative electrode pair comprises a first positive-negative electrode pair and a second positive-negative electrode pair; anda functional material layer disposed on the first positive-negative electrode pair.2. The capacitive sensor of claim 1 , wherein a temperature compensation layer is disposed between the substrate and the differential positive-negative electrode pair.3. The capacitive sensor of claim 2 , wherein the temperature compensation layer comprises a heating electrode disposed above the substrate and a first insulating layer covered above the heating electrode.4. The capacitive sensor of claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor further comprises a second insulating layer covered above the first positive-negative electrode pair.5. The capacitive sensor of claim 1 , wherein both the first positive-negative electrode pair and the second positive-negative electrode pair are interdigitated positive-negative electrode pair.6. The capacitive sensor of claim 1 , wherein the functional material layer is a moisture-sensitive functional material layer claim 1 , an ammonia-sensitive functional material layer claim 1 , or a carbon monoxide-sensitive functional material layer.7. The capacitive sensor of claim 1 , wherein the functional material layer has a thickness of 1 μm to 3 μm.8. A preparation method for a capacitive sensor claim 1 , comprising:cleaning a substrate and drying ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

METAL MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR METAL MEMBER

Номер: US20220032399A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A manufacturing method for a metal member includes irradiating a first region of a surface of the base material, the surface having at least any one of Cu, Al, Sn, Ti, and Fe, as a main component, with a laser beam to melt the first region; generating metal particles from a vapor or plasma of a metal released to a predetermined atmosphere by melting the surface of the base material in the first region, and depositing the metal particles in the first region; irradiating a second region adjacent to the first region with a laser beam to melt the second region; and generating metal particles from a vapor or plasma of a metal released to a predetermined atmosphere by melting the surface of the base material in the second region, and depositing the metal particles in each of the first region and the second region. 1. A manufacturing method for a metal member that includes a base material of which at least a surface is made of a material containing at least any one of Cu , Al , Sn , Ti , and Fe , as a main component , and an uneven portion having an uneven shape , which is formed on the surface of the base material , the manufacturing method comprising forming the uneven portion , irradiating a first region of the surface of the base material with a pulse-oscillating laser beam to melt the surface of the base material in the first region,', 'generating metal particles from a vapor or plasma of a metal released to a predetermined atmosphere by melting the surface of the base material in the first region, and depositing the metal particles in the first region,', 'irradiating a second region of the surface of the base material with the pulse-oscillating laser beam, the second region being adjacent to the first region, to melt the surface of the base material in the second region, and', 'generating metal particles from a vapor or plasma of a metal released to the predetermined atmosphere by melting the surface of the base material in the second region, and depositing the metal ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Electrolytic capacitor

Номер: US20200013557A1

An electrolytic capacitor includes a capacitor element, a case housing the capacitor element, and a first heat radiation layer having an insulating property. The first heat radiation layer covers at least part of the capacitor element. A thermal conductivity λC of the case in a thickness direction is greater than or equal to 1 W/m·K. A thermal emissivity ε1 of the first heat radiation layer is greater than or equal to 0.7.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

CAPACITOR WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE REPLACEMENT APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20150016012A1
Автор: Stockman Robert M.
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A capacitor provides a plurality of selectable capacitance values, by selective connection of six capacitor sections of a capacitive element each having a capacitance value. The capacitor sections are provided in a plurality of wound cylindrical capacitive elements. Two vertically stacked wound cylindrical capacitance elements may each provide three capacitor sections. There may be six separately wound cylindrical capacitive elements each providing a capacitor section. The capacitor sections have a common element terminal. 2. A capacitor as defined in wherein the capacitive element comprises two wound cylindrical capacitive elements each having a plurality of capacitor sections claim 1 , with the capacitor sections each having a respective section terminal at one end of their wound cylindrical capacitive element and the capacitor sections each having a section common terminal at the other end of their wound cylindrical capacitive element.3. A capacitor as defined in wherein the two wound cylindrical elements are vertically stacked configuration in the case.4. A capacitor as defined in wherein the common terminals of the capacitor sections are juxtaposed in the vertically stacked configuration.5. A capacitor as defined in wherein the common terminals of the capacitor sections of the two wound cylindrical capacitive elements are connected by a conductor.6. A capacitor as defined in wherein the connected common section terminals comprise the element common terminal claim 5 , and a conductor frangibly connecting the element common terminal to the common cover terminal.7. A capacitor as defined in wherein the common cover terminal is centrally located on the deformable cover.8. A capacitor as defined in wherein on of the wound cylindrical capacitive elements has a capacitor section with a 25 microfarad capacitance value and the other wound cylindrical capacitive element has a capacitor section with a 20 microfarad capacitance value.9. A capacitor as defined in wherein ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Laser-Transmitting Tooling

Номер: US20180015578A1
Принадлежит: Micro-LAM, Inc.

A laser-transmitting machining tool is disclosed. The laser-transmitting machining tool has a plurality of faces including an entrance face, a rake face, a flank face connected to the rake face, a rake side face extending between the entrance face and the rake face, and a flank side face extending between the entrance face and the flank face. The connection of the rake face to the flank face defines a cutting edge. The rake face extends away from the rake side face to define a rake angle. The entrance face is configured to receive and refract a laser beam to the rake face, the flank face, and the cutting edge for causing the laser beam to refract into and heat the workpiece at a compression region extending proximate at least the rake face and a tensile region extending proximate the flank face. A system for machining a workpiece is disclosed. A method for machining a workpiece is also disclosed. 1. A laser-transmitting machining tool for machining a workpiece , the laser-transmitting machining tool comprising:a body of material having an entrance face, a rake face, a flank face connected to the rake face, a rake side face extending between the entrance face and the rake face, and a flank side face extending between the entrance face and the flank face,wherein the connection of the rake face to the flank face defines a cutting edge,wherein the entrance face is configured to receive and refract a laser beam to the rake face, the flank face, and the cutting edge, causing the laser beam to refract into and heat the workpiece at a compression region extending proximate at least the rake face and a tensile region extending proximate the flank face, and a highly negative rake angle causing the compression region of the workpiece to be a highest compression region and the tensile region of the workpiece to be a lowest tensile region;', 'a midrange negative rake angle causing the compression region of the workpiece to be a high compression region and the tensile region of ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

HAIR CUTTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160016256A1
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The present application relates to a device for cutting hair comprising a skin contacting face () that is placed against a surface of the skin () of a user during use. The device also has an optical system configured to direct a cutting laser beam () across a cutting zone () parallel to and spaced from said skin contacting face to cut hairs extending into the cutting zone. Also provided is a laser positioning mechanism which is arranged so that, during use of the device, the distance (H) between said cutting laser beam and said skin contacting face is changed to maintain a predetermined distance between the cutting laser beam and the surface of the skin of a user.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Capacitive Electro Dialysis Reversal

Номер: US20190015784A1
Автор: Cantrell Ben Harrison
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This Capacitive Electro Dialysis Reversal (CEDR) invention desalinates and concentrates saline water. The CEDR unit employs two identical parallel oppositely oriented modified Electro Dialysis Reversal EDR constructions that have shared dilute and concentrated saline water channels. The four electrodes of the two identical oppositely oriented parallel EDR like constructions are replaced with four supercapacitor electrodes. Each EDR like construction consists of a stack of ion exchange membranes and spacers plus the supercapacitor electrodes but one cation exchange membrane is trimmed from each of the two stacks of EDR like ion exchange membranes. During a cycle of operation, the supercapacitor electrodes discharge and then charge causing ions to be pulled out of the shared dilute saline water channels and placed in the shared concentrated saline water channels except at the ends where the ions flow in and out of the supercapacitor electrodes. The two adjacent supercapacitor electrodes on either end are exchanged between the two-modified parallel EDR like constructions at the end of each cycle of operation. This process of supercapacitor discharging and charging and then exchanging places operates continuously. A benefit of this CEDR invention is that no gasses are formed at the supercapacitor electrodes like EDR does using conducting electrodes but a similar performance to that of EDR is maintained. A feature of this CEDR invention is that almost all the energy delivered to it is used in desalination and saline water concentration while energy losses at the supercapacitor electrodes located at the ends of the CEDR unit are very small and negligible. 14-. (canceled)5. A capacitive electrodialysis devise comprising:a. an electrodialysis stack that is formed with a stack of separated alternating anion and cation ion exchange membranes having independent low and high salinity water channels located between each alternating pair of anion and cation ion exchange membranes ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Humidity Measurement Device

Номер: US20170016415A1
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In order to provide a humidity measuring device capable of determining whether or not a detection value by a humidity sensor is valid, a humidity measuring device of the present invention is a humidity measuring device for measuring humidity of the intake air in an internal-combustion engine, and includes a water droplet adhesion determination means for determining whether or not a water droplet adheres to a surface of a sensor element of a humidity sensor, based on changes in the humidity and the temperature of the intake air. Thus, it is possible to determine whether or not a detection value by the humidity sensor is valid. 1. A humidity measuring device for measuring humidity of intake air in an internal-combustion engine , the device comprisinga water droplet adhesion determination means for determining whether or not a water droplet adheres to a surface of a sensor element which detects the humidity, based on changes in humidity and temperature of the intake air.2. The humidity measuring device according to claim 1 , whereinthe water droplet adhesion determination means calculates a determination value based on a rate of change of the temperature and a rate of change of relative humidity, compares the determination value with a threshold, and determines that a water droplet adheres to the surface of the sensor element when a state where the determination value is larger than the threshold continues for a determination time or longer.3. The humidity measuring device according to claim 2 , whereinthe water droplet adhesion determination means sets the threshold based on at least one of the relative humidity and the temperature of the intake air.4. The humidity measuring device according to claim 2 , whereinthe water droplet adhesion determination means sets the determination time based on at least one of the relative humidity and the temperature of the intake air.5. The humidity measuring device according to claim 2 , whereinthe water droplet adhesion ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

MOISTURE METER FOR DETERMINING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL

Номер: US20170016842A1
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A moisture meter for determining the moisture content of particulate material is provided. The moisture meter comprises a frame part, a space, a measuring cup disposed within said space for receiving a sample of the particulate material which moisture is to be measured, and moisture measuring means. The moisture meter comprises a swiping means for removing at least partly a part of a sample of particulate material which moisture is to be measured, which part of the sample of particulate material extends out of the inner space of the measuring cup through the open end of the measuring cup. The swiping means are movably attached to the frame part for movement in a swiping path where a swiping member of the swiping means is configured to move essentially along the open end of the measuring cup. 1. A portable moisture meter for determining a moisture content of a particulate material , comprising:a housing having a bottom and one or more sides that form an enclosure;a first handle on the housing for holding the portable moisture meter;a measuring cup located within the enclosure for receiving a sample of the particulate material whose moisture content is to be measured, the measuring cup having a bottom and one or more walls;a moisture measuring sensor;a display;a swiping member mounted to the frame that travels along a set path to remove particulate material that is located above the top of the measuring cup;wherein the moisture of the sample is measured while the sample is in the cup and after the swiping member has removed portions of the sample which are disposed outside of the inner space of the measuring cup.2. The moisture meter according to claim 1 , wherein the moisture measuring means comprises a capacitor which corresponds to the measuring cup claim 1 , and the moisture measuring means determines the moisture content of the sample at least in part by determining an impedance of the capacitor.3. The moisture meter according to claim 2 , further comprising a ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Laser-Transmitting Tooling

Номер: US20200016707A1
Принадлежит: Micro-LAM, Inc.

A laser-transmitting machining tool is disclosed. The laser-transmitting machining tool has a plurality of faces including an entrance face, a rake face, a flank face connected to the rake face, a rake side face extending between the entrance face and the rake face, and a flank side face extending between the entrance face and the flank face. The connection of the rake face to the flank face defines a cutting edge. The rake face extends away from the rake side face to define a rake angle. The entrance face is configured to receive and refract a laser beam to the rake face, the flank face, and the cutting edge for causing the laser beam to refract into and heat the workpiece at a compression region extending proximate at least the rake face and a tensile region extending proximate the flank face. A system for machining a workpiece is disclosed. A method for machining a workpiece is also disclosed. 1. An opto-mechanical tool for machining a workpiece , the opto-mechanical tool comprising:a body of material having an entrance face, a rake face, a flank face connected to the rake face to define a cutting edge, a rake side face extending between the entrance face and the rake face, and a flank side face extending between the entrance face and the flank face,wherein the entrance face is configured to receive and refract a light beam to the rake face, the flank face, and the cutting edge, causing the light beam to refract into and heat the workpiece at a compression region extending proximate at least the rake face and a tensile region extending proximate the flank face.2. The opto-mechanical tool of claim 1 , wherein the rake face extends away from the rake side face to define a rake angle and the flank face extends away from the flank side face to define a flank angle relative to the rake angle.3. The opto-mechanical tool of claim 1 , wherein the material defining the body comprises one of a diamond claim 1 , a sapphire claim 1 , cubic boron nitride (CBN) claim 1 , ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

OPTICAL PULSE STRETCHER, LASER APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20210016390A1
Автор: ASHIKAWA Koji
Принадлежит: Gigaphoton Inc.

An optical pulse stretcher includes a separation optical element configured to separate pulsed laser light incident on a first surface thereof into first transmitted light and first reflected light, a reflective optical system configured to guide the first reflected light to be incident on a second surface of the separation optical element that is the surface opposite the first surface, and a holding member that has a through hole having an opening area smaller than the area of a reflective surface of a reflective optical element provided in the reflective optical system, is disposed on the rear side of the reflective optical element, and is configured to hold the reflective optical element. 1. An optical pulse stretcher comprising:a separation optical element configured to separate pulsed laser light incident on a first surface thereof into first transmitted light and first reflected light;a reflective optical system configured to guide the first reflected light to be incident on a second surface of the separation optical element that is a surface opposite the first surface; anda holding member that has a through hole having an opening area smaller than an area of a reflective surface of a reflective optical element provided in the reflective optical system, is disposed on a rear side of the reflective optical element, and is configured to hold the reflective optical element.2. The optical pulse stretcher according to claim 1 ,wherein an opening section of the through hole has an opening width in a first direction greater than an opening width in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.3. The optical pulse stretcher according to claim 2 ,wherein the opening section has a substantially oblong shape.4. The optical pulse stretcher according to claim 3 ,wherein the opening section has a substantially oblong shape having rounded corners.5. The optical pulse stretcher according to claim 2 ,wherein the opening section has a substantially elliptical shape.6 ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

METHODS, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS FOR SENSING EXPOSURE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO MOISTURE

Номер: US20160020599A1
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Systems, devices and methods for sensing moisture within an electronic device are disclosed. A device may include a housing and a display defining and exterior of an electronic device and an interior of the electronic device. Further, the device may include an integrated circuit (IC) within the electronic device and comprising a control element. The device may also include a moisture sensor such as an inductive sensor, a capacitance sensor, or both. The moisture sensor, which may be part of the IC, together with the control element may sense moisture within the electronic device

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

Laser irradiation induced surface planarization of polycrystalline silicon films

Номер: US20180019123A1
Автор: Im James S., Yu Miao
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A method for planarizing excimer laser annealed (ELA) poly-crystalline thing films via irradiation. The method includes providing an ELA thin film having an oxide and a top surface with a first surface roughness defined at least by a first plurality of protrusions. The ELA thin film is etched to substantially remove the oxide. At least a portion of the etched ELA thin film is then irradiated using a short-pulse duration excimer laser beam, to form an irradiated thin film with a second surface roughness defined at least by a second plurality of protrusions. The second surface roughness is lower than the first surface roughness. 1. A method , comprising: a polycrystalline thin film having a top surface having a first surface roughness defined by a first plurality of protrusions; and', 'an oxide layer over the top surface of the thin film;, 'providing a film comprisingetching the film to substantially remove the oxide layer; andirradiating a portion of the etched film using a short-pulse duration laser beam with controlled energy density to cause partial melting to the portion of the etched film, to form an irradiated polycrystalline thin film having a second surface roughness defined by a second plurality of protrusions wherein the second surface roughness is lower than the first surface roughness.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the film is an excimer laser annealed (ELA) film.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the etched film is irradiated using at least one of an excimer laser claim 1 , a solid-state laser claim 1 , a rapidly scanned continuous wave laser claim 1 , and a rapidly scanned quasi-continuous wave laser that provides laser energy to cause partial melting to the polycrystalline thin film below the near complete melting threshold.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the irradiating comprises directing a single pulse of the laser beam toward the etched film.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the irradiating comprises directing a plurality of ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF TREATING FLUID USING THE SAME

Номер: US20150021185A1
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An electrode material may include a porous carbon material and an organic clay. An electrode for a capacitive deionization apparatus may include the electrode material. A method of removing ions from a fluid may include using the capacitive deionization apparatus. 1. An electrode material for a capacitive deionization apparatus (CDI) comprising:a porous carbon material; andan organic clay within the porous carbon material.2. The electrode material of claim 1 , wherein the porous carbon material is at least one of activated carbon claim 1 , an aerogel claim 1 , carbon nanotubes (CNT) claim 1 , mesoporous carbon claim 1 , activated carbon fiber claim 1 , and graphite oxide.3. The electrode material of claim 1 , wherein the organic clay comprises a layered structure having a cation exchange capacity claim 1 , and the organic clay is modified by a water-soluble organic material having an ion exchange functional group.4. The electrode material of claim 1 , wherein the organic clay is smectite-based claim 1 , vermiculite-based claim 1 , mica claim 1 , or a mixture thereof modified by an organic material having a cation exchange group or an anion exchange group.5. The electrode material of claim 4 , wherein the cation exchange group is a sulfonic acid group claim 4 , a carboxyl group claim 4 , a phosphonic group claim 4 , a phosphinic group claim 4 , an arsenic group claim 4 , a selenonic acid group claim 4 , or a combination thereof.6. The electrode material of claim 4 , wherein the anion exchange group is a quaternary ammonium salt (—NR) claim 4 , a primary amine (—NH) claim 4 , a secondary amine (—NHR) claim 4 , a tertiary amine (—NR) claim 4 , a quaternary phosphonium group (—PR) claim 4 , a tertiary sulfonium group (—SR) claim 4 , or a combination thereof.7. The electrode material of claim 1 , wherein the organic clay is present in an amount of less than or equal to about 40 wt % of a total weight of the electrode material.8. The electrode material of claim 1 , ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

DROPLET SENSOR

Номер: US20200018699A1
Принадлежит: MITSUMI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

A droplet sensor includes an optical cover that forms part of a spheroid, a major axis of the spheroid being a vertical axis, a light emitting/receiving device disposed at a position offset from a first focal point of the spheroid along the major axis, and a reflector disposed in vicinity of a second focal point of the spheroid. The optical cover has an effective detection area between the light emitting/receiving device and the reflector. The effective detection area satisfies a total internal reflection condition at an interface with a gas, and does not satisfy the total internal reflection condition at an interface with a liquid. The reflector reflects, towards a light receiving surface of the light emitting/receiving device, light totally reflected by the effective detection area, or reflects, towards the effective detection area, light directly incident on the reflector from the light emitting/receiving device. 1. A droplet sensor comprising:an optical cover that forms part of a spheroid, a major axis of the spheroid being a vertical axis;a light emitting and receiving device disposed at a position offset from a first focal point of the spheroid along the major axis; anda reflector disposed in vicinity of a second focal point of the spheroid,wherein the optical cover has an effective detection area between the light emitting and receiving device and the reflector,wherein the effective detection area satisfies a total internal reflection condition at an interface with a gas, and does not satisfy the total internal reflection condition at an interface with a liquid, andwherein the reflector reflects, towards a light receiving surface of the light emitting and receiving device, light totally reflected by the effective detection area, or reflects, towards the effective detection area, light directly incident on the reflector from the light emitting and receiving device.2. The droplet sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the light emitting and receiving device is ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

HUMIDITY SENSOR AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Номер: US20200018716A1
Автор: Mitani Yuta
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A humidity sensor including a lower electrode formed on a substrate, a plastic deformation inhibiting film formed on the lower electrode to inhibit plastic deformation of the lower electrode, a humidity sensitive film covering the lower electrode through the plastic deformation inhibiting film, and an upper electrode formed on the humidity sensitive film. 1. A humidity sensor comprising:a lower electrode formed on a substrate;a plastic deformation inhibiting film formed on the lower electrode to inhibit plastic deformation of the lower electrode;a humidity sensitive film covering the lower electrode through the plastic deformation inhibiting film; andan upper electrode formed on the humidity sensitive film.2. The humidity sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the humidity sensitive film is made from polyimide.3. The humidity sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the plastic deformation inhibiting film is made from a material harder than the lower electrode.4. The humidity sensor according to claim 3 , wherein the plastic deformation inhibiting film is a conductive film.5. The humidity sensor according to claim 4 , wherein the conductive film is a TiN film or a TiW film.6. The humidity sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the plastic deformation inhibiting film is an insulating film.7. The humidity sensor according to claim 6 , wherein the insulating film is a SiOfilm claim 6 , a SiN film claim 6 , or an AlOfilm.8. The humidity sensor according to claim 6 , wherein the insulating film is a SiOfilm with a film thickness of 400 nm or greater.9. The humidity sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the lower electrode is made of an aluminum alloy film.10. The humidity sensor according to claim 1 , the humidity sensor further comprising an underlayer formed on a lower surface of the lower electrode.11. The humidity sensor according to claim 10 , wherein the underlayer is a TiN film or a TiW film.12. A method for manufacturing a humidity sensor comprising:forming a lower ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING MOISTURE IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT, AND ASSOCIATED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

Номер: US20210018458A1
Принадлежит: STMICROELECTRONICS (ROUSSET) SAS

Moisture that is possibly present in an integrated circuit is detected autonomously by the integrated circuit itself. An interconnect region of the integrated circuit includes a metal level with a first track and a second track which are separated by a dielectric material. A detection circuit applies a potential difference between the first and second tracks. A current circulating in one of the first and second tracks in response to the potential difference is measured and compared to a threshold. If the current exceeds the threshold, this is indicative of the presence of moisture which renders said dielectric material less insulating. 1. A method for detecting presence of moisture in an interconnect region of an integrated circuit , wherein said detecting is carried out autonomously by the integrated circuit itself and comprises:applying a potential difference between at least one first track located in at least one metal level of said interconnect region and at least one second track located in said at least one metal level of said interconnect region, wherein the at least one first track is separated from the at least one second track by a dielectric material;measuring at least one current circulating in said at least one first track or said at least one second track in response to said applied potential difference; andcomparing said measured at least one current with at least one first threshold, wherein a result of said comparing is indicative of the presence of moisture which renders said dielectric material less insulating.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising comparing said measured at least one current with a second threshold claim 1 , wherein the second threshold is higher than the first threshold.3. The method according to claim 2 , comprising:issuing a first notification when the measured at least one current is higher than said first threshold; andissuing a second notification when the measured at least one current is higher than the ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

FLAT ADJUSTABLE CAPACITOR FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SCANNER

Номер: US20190019620A1
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The disclosure relates to a compensation capacitor for an antenna of a magnetic resonance scanner and a corresponding antenna with a compensation capacitor. The compensation capacitor has a first electrode and a second electrode arranged in parallel. An insulation material configured to resist high voltages and a dielectric with low dielectric losses are arranged between the first and the second electrode. The second electrode and/or the dielectric may be moved relative to the first electrode such that a surface area of a projection of the surface of the first electrode along the surface normal of the first electrode to the surface of the second electrode and/or the dielectric is variable. 1. A compensation capacitor for an antenna of a magnetic resonance scanner , the compensation capacitor comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are arranged in parallel;an insulation material configured to resist high voltages arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode; anda dielectric with low dielectric losses arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode,wherein one or both of the second electrode and the dielectric are configured to move relative to the first electrode such that a surface area of a projection of a surface of the first electrode along a surface normal of the first electrode to one or both of a surface of the second electrode and a surface of the dielectric is variable.2. The compensation capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the antenna is a body coil.3. The compensation capacitor of claim 1 , further comprising:a third electrode, wherein the third electrode and the second electrode are arranged in parallel;an additional insulation material configured to resist high voltages arranged between the third electrode and the second electrode; andan additional dielectric with low dielectric losses arranged between the third electrode and the second electrode,wherein one or both ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

CAPACITOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Номер: US20150022939A1
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Disclosed are a capacitor and a method of fabricating the same. The capacitor includes a first electrode; a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode while facing the first electrode; a driving member connected to the second electrode to move the second electrode relative to the first electrode; and an insulating connection member between the driving member and the second electrode. 1. A capacitor comprising:a first electrode;a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode while facing the first electrode;a driving member connected to the second electrode to move the second electrode relative to the first electrode; andan insulating connection member between the driving member and the second electrode.2. The capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the second electrode is connected to the driving member through the insulating connection member.3. The capacitor of claim 2 , wherein the insulating connection member includes a metal oxide.4. The capacitor of claim 3 , wherein the insulating connection member includes an oxide claim 3 , a nitride claim 3 , or a polymer.5. The capacitor of claim 2 , wherein the second electrode is partially inserted into the insulating connection member.6. The capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the second electrode comprises:a main electrode extending in a first direction; anda plurality of sub-electrodes extending from the main electrode.7. The capacitor of claim 6 , wherein the first electrode comprises a plurality of branch electrodes corresponding to the sub-electrodes claim 6 , respectively.8. The capacitor of claim 1 , further comprising a substrate for fixing the first electrode and the driving member claim 1 , wherein the second electrode is moved relative to the substrate.9. The capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the driving member moves the second electrode in a first direction and a second direction different from the first direction.10. A capacitor comprising:a substrate;a first electrode on the substrate;a second ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

INTEGRATED WATER DETECTION AND EJECTION FOR CERAMIC SUBSTRATES

Номер: US20220039211A1
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A water detecting and ejecting sensor device includes a housing, a ceramic substrate, an integrated circuit and a sensor. The housing includes a cavity and the integrated circuit is disposed on a ceramic substrate. The sensor is disposed on the integrated circuit. The ceramic substrate includes one or more ports to expose the cavity to a surrounding environment, and each port includes at least two mesh layers. 1. A water detecting and ejecting sensor device , the device comprising:a housing including a cavity;an integrated circuit disposed on a ceramic substrate; anda sensor disposed on the integrated circuit,wherein:the ceramic substrate includes one or more ports configured to expose the cavity to a surrounding environment, andeach port of the one or more ports includes at least two mesh layers.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least two mesh layers comprise metallic mesh layers and are configured to form electrodes of a capacitance.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the integrated circuit comprises an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) including one or more microcontrollers (μCs) claim 1 , and wherein the sensor is wire bonded to the ASIC.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the at least two mesh layers are conductively coupled to the ASIC through a pair of vias.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the ASIC is configured to drive an alternating current (AC) current into the at least two mesh layers to measure a capacitance value associated with the at least two mesh layers.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the ASIC is configured to measure a first capacitance value when the at least two mesh layers are dry.7. The device of claim 4 , wherein the ASIC is configured to measure a second capacitance value when water exist between the at least two mesh layers claim 4 , wherein the ASIC is configured to utilize the second capacitance value to record a water detection event.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the ASIC is configured to apply a direct ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PROCESSED FILAMENT, INCLUDING INTERACTION OF A SEGMENT WITH AT LEAST ONE BEAM OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION OF A FIRST KIND

Номер: US20210020335A1
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One aspect relates to a process for preparing a processed filament, including provision of a filament, including a segment. At least in the segment, the filament includes a core, including a first metal, a first layer which is superimposed on the core, and includes a polymer, and a second layer which is superimposed on the first layer, and includes a second metal. The segment of the filament is processed by interaction of the segment with at least one beam of electromagnetic radiation of a first kind. The electromagnetic radiation of the first kind has a spectrum with a peak wavelength in the range from 430 to 780 nm. Further, one aspect relates to a processed filament, obtainable by the process; a filament; an electrical device, including at least a part of the processed filament. 1. A process for preparing a processed filament , the process comprising: wherein, at least in the segment, the filament comprises', 'i) a core, comprising a first metal,', I) is superimposed on the core, and', 'II) comprises a polymer, and, 'ii) a first layer which'}, I) is superimposed on the first layer, and', 'II) comprises a second metal; and, 'iii) a second layer which'}], 'a) providing a filament, comprising a segment,'}b) processing the segment of the filament by interaction of the segment with at least one beam of electromagnetic radiation of a first kind;wherein the electromagnetic radiation of the first kind has a spectrum with a peak wavelength in the range from 430 to 780 nm.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the first layer has an average roughness Ra in the range from 0.07 to 4 μm.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the first layer has a root-mean-squared roughness Rin the range from 0.2 to 7 μm.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the at least one beam of electromagnetic radiation of the first kind is at least one laser beam of a first kind claim 1 , wherein the at least one laser beam of the first kind is at least one pulsed laser beam of the ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

HEAT CAPACITORS

Номер: US20210020362A1
Автор: CHANG Yu-Che
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A heat capacitor with simple structure, easy to manufacture and high thermoelectric conversion efficiency is provided. The heat capacitor includes: a pair of electrodes, at least one said electrode being a carbonaceous electrode; and a thermoelectric electrolyte disposed between the pair of electrodes, wherein the distance between the pair of electrodes is at most 1 mm. 1. A heat capacitor , comprising:a pair of electrodes, at least one said electrode being a carbonaceous electrode; anda thermoelectric electrolyte disposed between the pair of electrodes,wherein a distance between the pair of electrodes is at most 1 mm.2. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the carbonaceous electrode comprises graphene claim 1 , carbon nanotubes claim 1 , nano- claim 1 , micro- or meso-porous pure carbon film claim 1 , composite carbon film claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric electrolyte is fluid or semifluid and is disposed between the pair of electrodes by injection.4. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric electrolyte is gel.5. The heat capacitor of claim 4 , further comprising a membrane disposed between the pair of electrodes claim 4 , with the thermoelectric electrolyte absorbed by and anchored to the membrane.6. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric electrolyte comprises anhydrous molten salt.7. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric electrolyte comprises polymeric electrolyte.8. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric electrolyte comprises an alkali metal with large anions.9. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , further comprising a non-conductive package member surrounding and protecting the thermoelectric electrolyte.10. The heat capacitor of claim 1 , wherein the package member comprises a polymer.11. The heat capacitor of claim 10 , wherein the polymer comprises ABS or PDMS. The present application claims priority to U.S. provisional ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MARKING THE SURFACE OF A MECHANICAL PART WITH A PREDEFINED GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION HAVING A HOLOGRAPHIC EFFECT

Номер: US20170021654A1
Принадлежит: SNECMA

A method of marking the surface of a mechanical part with a predefined graphic having a holographic type effect, the method including using a laser source to apply a succession of laser pulses to the outside surface of a part for marking, with different masks being interposed between the laser source and the outside surface of the part, each mask having a particular pattern, each laser pulse having a power density of at least 20 MW/cmand a duration that is less than or equal to 100 ns. 1. A method of marking the surface of a mechanical part with a predefined graphic having a holographic type effect , the method comprising using a laser source to apply a succession of laser pulses to the outside surface of a part for marking , with different masks being interposed between the laser source and the outside surface of the part , each mask having a particular pattern , each laser pulse having a power density of at least 20 MW/cmand a duration that is less than or equal to 100 ns.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the power density and/or the diameter of the mask and/or the particular pattern of the mask are different for each pulse applied to the outside surface of the part.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a focusing lens is interposed between the laser source and the outside surface of the part.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the laser source is an Nd-YAG laser.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein each laser pulse has an impact diameter of at least 0.5 mm.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when the part for marking is made of metal claim 1 , each laser pulse has power density lying in the range 0.04 GW/cmto 0.55 GW/cm.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when the part for marking is made of composite material comprising carbon fibers and an epoxy matrix claim 1 , each laser pulse has a power density lying in the range 0.15 GW/cmto 2 GW/cm.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when the part for marking ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

LASER MACHINING APPARATUS WITH WORKPIECE POSITION ADJUSTING CAPABILITY RELATIVE TO FOCAL POINT OF LASER BEAM

Номер: US20180021886A1
Принадлежит:

In a laser machining apparatus, an optical member converges a laser beam for machining a workpiece disposed on a mounting surface perpendicular to a first direction and maintains a focal point of the converged laser beam in a focal plane located at a focal position in the first direction. A visible light irradiating device irradiates a visible light in the first direction, thereby projecting a focus target on the workpiece. A pointer beam emitting device emits a pointer beam toward the mounting surface at a prescribed inclination angle. A controller is configured to perform: modifying a positional relationship between the focus target and the pointer beam in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction according to position information related to a projecting position of one of the focus target and the pointer beam in the first direction; and projecting the focus target and the pointer beam onto the workpiece. 1. A laser machining apparatus comprising:a laser beam emitting device configured to emit a laser beam for machining a workpiece disposed on a mounting surface perpendicular to a first direction;a scanner configured to scan the laser beam emitted from the laser beam emitting device;an optical member configured to converge the laser beam scanned by the scanner and maintain a focal point of the converged laser beam in a focal plane perpendicular to the first direction, the focal plane being located at a focal position in the first direction;a visible light irradiating device configured to irradiate a visible light in the first direction, thereby projecting a focus target on the workpiece;a pointer beam emitting device configured to emit a pointer beam toward the mounting surface at a prescribed inclination angle relative to the first direction, the pointer beam and the focus target being used for adjusting the focal position of the laser beam relative to the workpiece;an input device configured to receive position information related to a projecting ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

FIBER LASER SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20210021092A1
Автор: Matsuoka Yuji
Принадлежит: FUJIKURA LTD.

A fiber laser system, includes: N fiber laser units that generates respective laser beams, where N≥2; an output combiner that: combines the respective laser beams, and generates output light including, as the respective laser beams, laser beams different from each other in terms of NA power cumulative distribution; and a control unit that sets a power of each of the respective laser beams such that an upper limit NA corresponding to each of not more than (N−1) predetermined power cumulative rate(s) is equal to a specified value for the output light. 1. A fiber laser system , comprising:N fiber laser units, that generate respective laser beams, where N≥2; combines the respective laser beams, and', 'generates output light comprising, as the respective laser beams, laser beams different from each other in terms of NA power cumulative distribution; and, 'an output combiner thata control unit that sets a power of each of the respective laser beams such that an upper limit NA corresponding to each of not more than (N−1) predetermined power cumulative rate(s) is equal to a specified value for the output light.2. The fiber laser system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit sets the power of each of the respective laser beams such that the upper limit NA corresponding to each of (N−1) predetermined power cumulative rate(s) is equal to the specified value for the output light.3. The fiber laser system according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit sets the power of each of the respective laser beams such that:the upper limit NA corresponding to each of (N−2) predetermined power cumulative rate(s) is equal to the specified value for the output light, andthe output light has a beam profile similar to a specified beam profile.4. A method for controlling a fiber laser system that comprises: N fiber laser units claim 1 , where N≥2 claim 1 , generates respective laser beams; and an output combiner that combines the respective laser beams and that generates output light ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Trapped Sacrificial Structures And Methods Of Manufacturing Same Using Thin-Film Encapsulation

Номер: US20160025664A1
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Trapped sacrificial structures and thin-film encapsulation methods that may be implemented to manufacture trapped sacrificial structures such as relative humidity sensor structures, and spacer structures that protect adjacent semiconductor structures extending above a semiconductor die substrate from being contacted by a molding tool or other semiconductor processing tool in an area of a die substrate adjacent the spacer structures. 1. A method of forming a trapped sacrificial structure , comprising:providing a MEMS region over a substrate, the MEMS region including a MEMS structural layer;forming a first sacrificial layer over the MEMS structural layer;removing a part of the first sacrificial layer to leave at least a remaining portion of the first sacrificial layer disposed over the MEMS structural layer;forming a second sacrificial layer over the remaining portion of the first sacrificial layer;removing a part of the second sacrificial layer to leave a portion of the second sacrificial layer;forming an upper microshell layer over the remaining portions of the first and second sacrificial layers;creating one or more upper release holes in the upper microshell layer; andremoving at least a part of the remaining portions of the first and/or second sacrificial layers through the upper release holes without removing a first sacrificial layer portion and/or a second sacrificial layer portion under the upper microshell layer to form at least one trapped sacrificial structure under the upper microshell layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:forming the first sacrificial layer over and in contact with the MEMS structural layer;forming the second sacrificial layer over and in contact with the remaining portion of the first sacrificial layer;removing a part of the second sacrificial layer to leave a portion of the second sacrificial layer over and contacting the remaining portion of the first sacrificial layer;forming the upper microshell layer over the ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

HUMIDITY SENSOR WITH VOID WITHIN INTERCONNECT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20160025665A1
Принадлежит: MAGNACHIP SEMICONDUCTOR, LTD.

A humidity sensor and a method of manufacturing the same are provided where voids are formed within interconnects configured to facilitate the operation of the device and a humidity sensing material is deposited within the voids to detect the humidity. The accuracy with respect to the measurement of the humidity sensor is improved and manufacturing costs are lowered. The humidity sensor includes a substrate, a first interlayer insulating layer disposed on the substrate, first and second metal electrodes disposed adjacent to each other on the first interlayer insulating layer, an etch stop layer covering the first interlayer insulating layer and the first and second metal electrodes, a second interlayer insulating layer disposed on the first etch stop layer, voids formed within the second interlayer insulating layer, and a humidity sensing material deposited in the voids. 1. A humidity sensor comprising:a substrate;a first interlayer insulating layer disposed on the substrate;first and second metal electrodes disposed adjacent to each other on the first interlayer insulating layer;an etch stop layer covering the first interlayer insulating layer and the first and second metal electrodes;a second interlayer insulating layer disposed on the first etch stop layer;voids formed within the second interlayer insulating layer; anda humidity sensing material deposited in the voids.2. The humidity sensor of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the first metal electrode and the second metal electrode are surrounded by the humidity sensing material and another portion of the first metal electrode and the second metal electrode are surround by the second interlayer insulating layer.3. The humidity sensor of claim 2 , wherein the portion of metal electrodes surrounded by the humidity sensing material serves as a humidity sensing capacitor and another portion of the metal electrodes surrounded by the second interlayer insulating layer serves as a reference capacitor.4. The humidity ...

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