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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123397 | Disposable container having sensor mounts sealed to the container and sensors in the sensor mounts for measuring at least one parameter of media in the container A disposable container is provided for mixing media. The container has at least one closable opening for introducing and/or removing media and has sensor mounts at spaced apart locations on the wall of the container. Each sensor mount has a front surface facing into... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7494265 | System and method for controlled mixing of fluids via temperature Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method for continuous flow production of mixed fluids. The mixed fluids can comprise a mixture of different fluids or a mixture of the same fluid having different input properties such as temperature. In gene... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7364349 | Chemical dilution system for semiconductor device processing system A dilution stage is adapted to supply a dilute chemistry to a semiconductor device processing apparatus. The dilution stage includes a first vessel adapted to store the chemistry after dilution and a second vessel adapted to store the chemistry prior to dilution. Th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354190 | Two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method A two-stage mixing system, apparatus, and method produces a solution including a first substance and a second substance in a predetermined ratio by first mixing the first substance with a first liquid to produce a first solution and then mixing the first solution wi... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7344297 | Method and apparatus for asynchronous blending and supply of chemical solutions The invention is a method and apparatus for asynchronous blending and supply of chemical solutions. The method of the present invention includes a continuous blending system. This continuous blending system monitors the output and continuously adjusts the blending s... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7311857 | Etching composition, method of preparing the same, method of etching an oxide film, and method of manufacturing a semiconductor device An exemplary etching composition includes about 0.1 to 8% by weight of hydrogen fluoride, about 10 to 25% by weight of ammonium fluoride, about 0.0001 to 3% by weight of a non-ionic polymer surfactant, and water. Using the composition in a wet etching process, an ox... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7208417 | Apparatus and method for supplying chemicals A chemical supplying apparatus includes first and second mixing tanks for mixing and supplying chemical slurries used in a semiconductor fabrication process. The slurries are alternately provided from the first and second mixing tanks such that the slurry is continu... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7147361 | Methods for injecting dry bulk amendments for water and soil treatment The present invention includes methods for introducing a dry material into a fluid stream in a way that ensures a predictable, highly accurate and consistent application of the material. The invention applies variable amounts of dry material regardless of whether th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7072742 | Accurate blending module and method An accurate blending module for retrofitting existing laboratory or industrial systems or use as a standalone device and a method of use. The module includes a proportioning submodule that receives and merges at least two liquid feeds. The merged stream flows to a b... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7052599 | Method and apparatus for reuse of abrasive fluid used in the manufacture of semiconductors An apparatus and method recycles the abrasive fluid or slurry effluent used in the polishing step in the manufacture of semiconductors. Agglomerations of abrasive grains built up in the slurry effluent are crushed using a mill, ultrasonic oscillation, or pressurized... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7029164 | Automated system and process for the preparation of a high viscosity fluid formulation An automated fluid formulating system for use in small scale laboratory operations. The system utilizes a computer to provide precise control over the measurement of ingredients and the entire formulating process. The novel feature of this invention is that it can p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7029928 | Real-time detection mechanism with self-calibrated steps for the hardware baseline to detect the malfunction of liquid vaporization system in AMAT TEOS-based Dxz chamber A method of preventing the scrapping of semiconductor substrates due to improper deposition of thin films in a thin film vaporization system is disclosed. This is accomplished by providing a method of self-calibrating and testing the flow of liquid precursors in the... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6979116 | Apparatus for injecting dry bulk amendments for water and soil treatment The present invention is an apparatus for introducing a dry material into a fluid stream in a way that ensures a predictable, highly accurate and consistent application of the material. The invention applies variable amounts of dry material regardless of whether the... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6966688 | Apparatus for mixing and dispensing powder An apparatus and method for mixing and dispensing a powder material in an aqueous solution wherein the powder material is premixed into solution by a spreader. The premix solution is subsequently dispensed in a diluted aqueous stream by a venturi proportioner. In a ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6923568 | Method and apparatus for blending process materials A method and apparatus for blending and supplying process materials. The method and apparatus are particularly applicable to the blending of ultra-high purity chemicals, the blending of abrasive slurries with other chemicals for the polishing of semiconductor wafers... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6921193 | Chemical concentration control device for semiconductor processing apparatus A chemical concentration control device for a semiconductor processing apparatus being capable of keeping processing chemicals at constant concentrations, and of maintaining the liquid level required for processing is provided. A semiconductor processing apparatus i... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918406 | Chemical supply apparatus The present invention is directed to a chemical supply apparatus including a first tank in which at least two chemicals supplied from each supply bath are mixed, circulating means for circulating the chemicals in the first tank to uniformly mix the chemicals therein... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6799883 | Method for continuously blending chemical solutions Provided are a method and apparatus for continuously blending a chemical solution for use in semiconductor processing. The method involves the step of: mixing a first chemical stream with a second chemical stream in a controlled manner, to form a stream of a solutio... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6764212 | Chemical supply system A chemical supply system comprises, as principal elements, a chemical storage tank in which a liquid chemical for cleaning is stored in the state of its formulated concentrate, a chemical supply apparatus connected to the chemical storage tank for positively perform... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6632011 | Mixing apparatus A mixing apparatus 1 comprising a chamber 12 with at least one inlet 16 allowing entry of a solute and a liquid solvent, at least one outlet 52 allowing exit of a solution of said solute and solution, and at least a separator 22 having at least one genera... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6588927 | Purified developer producing equipment and method The developer producing equipment of the present invention is equipped with a preparation tank to which a developer stock solution and pure water are supplied, and in which these ingredients are agitated, and a leveling tank which is connected to this pre... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6572255 | Apparatus for controllably mixing and delivering diluted solution A physically compact (saline) solution preparation apparatus includes a solution mixing tank coupled to sources of concentrate and diluent. A concentrate transport path is configured to both homogenize and deliver concentrate to the mixing tank, while the... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6290384 | Apparatus for producing liquid mixture having predetermined concentration of a specific component A method and apparatus for producing a liquid mixture in which mixture components are mixed to produce a product stream having a predetermined connection of a specified component. This mixing occurs within a fluidic network designed such that the componen... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6247838 | Method for producing a liquid mixture having a predetermined concentration of a specified component A method and apparatus for producing a liquid mixture in which mixture components are mixed to produce a product stream having a predetermined concentration of a specified component. This mixing occurs within a fluidic network designed such that the compo... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6241378 | Dosing apparatus for detergent paste The invention relates to a dosing apparatus for pastelike substances and mixtures thereof with a solvent by means of an injector, comprising an integrated shutoff device. The apparatus contains a detection device which detects the amount of paste accordin... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6149294 | System for the preparation of a fluid concentrate intended for medical use Apparatus for the preparation of fluids intended for medical use is disclosed, including a water source and at least one cartridge or other vessel containing a solid such as a powder which is to be dissolved in the water for preparation of the desired flu... | 11/21/2000 |
| 5856381 | Compounding of polymer dispersions A process for compounding polymer dispersions, which comprises circulating the polymer dispersion from a vessel (7) having a stirring device (6) through a line (3) having a mixing device (2) by means of a pump (4) which is located in the line (3), and, be... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5800056 | Apparatus for diluting a solution and method for the same An apparatus for diluting a solution comprises a preparation vessel for mixing a solution with a diluent to dilute the solution, a solution supply unit, a diluent supply unit, and a controller. The controller controls the solution supply unit and the dilu... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5647391 | Sensing arrangement for sensing the addition of reactants to a solution A sensing arrangement for sensing the addition of reactants to a solution within a tank which includes a first inlet, a second inlet, and a reactant supply controller for controlling the addition of reactants into the tank through the first and second inl... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5641410 | System for treating reclaimed water to provide treated water and corresponding method A water treatment system provides a flow of treated water having a pre-established quality, for example, a maximum TDS and permitted pH range, from a flow of reclaimed water having a quality poorer than the pre-established quality of the treated water and... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5348389 | System for the preparation of a fluid concentrate intended for medical use Apparatus for the preparation of fluids intended for medical use is disclosed, including a source of pure water and at least one cartridge or other vessel containing a powder which is to be dissolved in the water for preparation of the desired fluid. The ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5344231 | System for the preparation of a fluid concentrate intended for medical use Apparatus for the preparation of fluids intended for medical use is disclosed, including a source of pure water and at least one cartridge or other vessel containing a powder which is to be dissolved in the water for preparation of the desired fluid. The ... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5318431 | Process and apparatus for preparing toner particles Disclosed is an apparatus for obtaining toner particles with improved dispersion of additive components therein comprised of a toner extrusion device containing therein a blending chamber, a screw mixing means, a heating means, a toner supply means, and a... | 06/07/1994 |
| 4968420 | Dissolution method and apparatus A dissolution system employs a tapered vessel that has a wide, upper mouth and a narrow, lower neck. A liquid is introduced into the vessel through the lower neck and flows upwardly. A powder to be dissolved in the solution is introduced onto the liquid s... | 11/06/1990 |
| 4784495 | System for preparing a fluid intended for a medical procedure by mixing at least one concentrate in powder form with water A system for preparing a fluid intended for a medical procedure substantially at the time of use by mixing of at least one concentrate in powder form with water. The system includes a reservoir for a source of water, at least one vessel containing a conce... | 11/15/1988 |
| 4571092 | Liquid mixing system A liquid mixing system is disclosed which provides a continuous and constant pressure flow rate during operation, having particular use in spray dampening operations for offset printing procedures. The mixing system includes a stacked arrangement of a bat... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4474476 | Chemical printing liquid method and system An improved method and system for properly supplying and mixing printing chemicals and liquid diluent and for supplying the resulting liquid is provided. The method and system feature the use of periodic or continuous monitoring of the ph and/or electrica... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4212545 | Method for continuously processing two-component paints A method for producing two-component varnishes or paints involves withdrawing at least one colored basic varnish from a preselected source and introducing the varnish into a mixing zone, withdrawing a colorless hardener or cross-linking agent from another... | 07/15/1980 |
| 3959110 | Apparatus for silver recovery Silver is electrolytically recovered from photographic solutons, such as spent hypo, by feeding such a solution to a precollecting or measuring vessel where the solution collects until a predetermined volume has been received, at which time it is automati... | 05/25/1976 |
