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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7824525 | Processing solution tank A processing solution tank of forming an agitating flow by flowing and circulating a processing solution in directions opposite to each other between the side of a liquid surface and the side of a tank bottom, in which a guide plate substantially of an arcuate shape... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7427337 | System for electropolishing and electrochemical mechanical polishing An apparatus for electropolishing a conductive layer on a wafer using a solution is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electrode assembly immersed in the solution configured proximate to the conductive layer having a longitudinal dimension extending to at least a... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7396430 | Apparatus and method for confined area planarization A proximity head and associated method of use is provided for performing confined area planarization of a semiconductor wafer. The proximity head includes a chamber defined to maintain an electrolyte solution. A cathode is disposed within the chamber in exposure to ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7344626 | Method and apparatus for detection of abnormal traces during electrochemical analyte detection Detection of abnormal signal traces in electrochemical measurements generated using an electrochemical test strip to which a potential is applied allows for an indication of an erroneous analyte determination. The current trace has an expected shape in which a peak ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7338808 | Method and apparatus for determining zeta potential using alternating current electric field and T channel Provided is a method for determining a zeta potential generated between a solid wall and a solution. The method includes (a) injecting an electrolyte solution into a first inlet of a T channel, which is provided with first and second inlet electrodes and a grounded ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7312087 | Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing The invention is directed to devices and methods that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. The method of analyzing the plurality of biochips includes inserting a first biochp into a first station of an analysis device, inserting a second biochip into a ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309406 | Method and apparatus for plating and polishing semiconductor substrate The present invention provides a method and apparatus that plates/deposits a conductive material on a semiconductor substrate and then polishes the same substrate. This is achieved by providing multiple chambers in a single apparatus, where one chamber can be used f... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301190 | Structures and methods to enhance copper metallization Disclosed structures and methods inhibit atomic migration and related capacitive-resistive effects between a metallization layer and an insulator layer in a semiconductor structure. One exemplary structure includes an inhibiting layer between an insulator and a meta... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285196 | Methods and apparatus for making integrated-circuit wiring from copper, silver, gold, and other metals In recent years, copper wiring has emerged as a promising substitute for the aluminum wiring in integrated circuits, because copper offers lower electrical resistance and better reliability at smaller dimensions than aluminum. However, use of copper typically requir... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7262505 | Selective electroless-plated copper metallization Structures and methods are provided which include a selective electroless copper metallization. The present invention includes a novel methodology for forming copper vias on a substrate, including depositing a thin film seed layer of Palladium (Pd) or Copper (Cu) on... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7259351 | Heat treating assembly and method The subject invention provides a heat treating assembly. The heat treating assembly comprises a laser, a substrate, and a tool. The laser emits laser energy directed toward the substrate and the tool. The substrate absorbs the laser energy and produces heat energy w... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7253521 | Methods for making integrated-circuit wiring from copper, silver, gold, and other metals Integrated circuits include networks of electrical components that are typically wired, or interconnected, together with aluminum wires. In recent years, researchers have begun using copper in combination with diffusion barriers, rather than aluminum, to form the wi... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7225084 | Measuring device for a process technology A measuring device for process technology, useful in measuring- and/or cleaning- and/or calibration-installations in the field of process automation for measuring pH-values and/or redox potentials and/or other process parameters, and an operating method therefor. Th... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220665 | H plasma treatment Electronic devices are constructed by a method that includes forming a first conductive layer in an opening in a multilayer dielectric structure supported by a substrate, forming a core conductive layer on the first conductive layer, subjecting the core conductive l... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7204924 | Method and apparatus to deposit layers with uniform properties The present invention provides a method for forming a conductive film with uniform properties on a wafer surface that has features or cavities. During the process, the workpiece is rotated and laterally moved while an electrodeposition solution is delivered onto the... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204918 | High efficiency plating apparatus and method An improved apparatus for treating plate-like workpieces with a designated chemical solution, including printed circuit boards, includes: (1) a tray for holding the chemical solution, with the tray having an open top which is configured to receive a horizontally-ori... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198754 | Biological material detection element, biological material detection method and apparatus, charged material moving apparatus A biological material detection apparatus which detects a charged biological material such as a gene or protein contained in a sample liquid is disclosed. A biological material detection element includes a substrate, at least one first electrode formed on the substr... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7192494 | Method and apparatus for annealing copper films A method and apparatus for annealing copper. The method comprises forming a copper layer by electroplating on a substrate in an integrated processing system and annealing the copper layer in a chamber inside the integrated processing system. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7172734 | Sanitizing device and associated method A sanitizing device comprising: a sanitizing component for sanitizing a surface, liquid, gas, and/or associated surrounding environment, wherein the sanitizing component includes an electrochemical, chemical, and/or corona cell; and a housing for retaining the sanit... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7135331 | Apparatus for detecting biopolymers and cartridge Provided is an apparatus for detecting biopolymers (DNA) capable of total analysis including non-reacted samples without complicated operations such as washing. A DNA probe is fixed to one of electrodes and direct current voltage is placed between the electro... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128872 | Method and apparatus for ozone sterilization The sterilization method disclosed includes the steps of providing a sterilization chamber; placing the article into the sterilization chamber; equalizing the temperature of the article and the | 10/31/2006 |
| 7119151 | Antimicrobial agent and production process thereof An antimicrobial agent utilizes a resin having acrylonitrile and styrene and/or a conjugated diene as units. The antimicrobial agent includes a metal-salt-containing copolymer, and the metal-salt-containing copolymer is obtained by treating a copolymer containing ac... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7041203 | Apparatus and method for generating and using multi-direction DC and AC electrical currents Multi-directional currents are generated in a medium by cyclically reversing the direction of a conventional current applied to at least one of at least two electrodes so that an electromotive force (EMF) pulse travels from side of the electrode to the other, changi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7022290 | System structure for in situ x-ray study of electrochemical cell component performance A structural system for accurately reproducible in situ x-ray studies of operating rechargeable electrochemical battery cell electrode components comprises an hermetically sealed cell component enclosure incorporating an x-ray transmissive window member of beryllium... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014753 | Salt chlorine generator An electrolytic cell combined into a unitary structure with a liquid circulation fitting, which purifies water by electrode plates inside the cell when an aqueous solution is present. The unitary structure replaces the existing water return fitting. This integrated ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7005268 | Detection of biopolymers utilizing photo-initiated charge separation A method for detecting the presence of target molecules bound to a working electrode in a first location. The first location is coated with a detection solution containing labeling molecules that include a first charge-separation moiety attached to a first molecule ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6977155 | Arrays of biological membranes and methods and use thereof The present invention overcomes the problems and disadvantages associated with prior art arrays by providing an array comprising a plurality of biological membrane microspots associated with a surface of a substrate that can be produced, used and stored, not in an a... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974769 | Conductive structure fabrication process using novel layered structure and conductive structure fabricated thereby for use in multi-level metallization Conductive structures in features of an insulator layer on a substrate are fabricated by a particular process. In this process, a layer of conductive material is applied over the insulator layer so that the layer of conductive material covers field regions adjacent ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6964732 | Method and apparatus for continuous formation and lift-off of porous silicon layers A method and apparatus for slicing a semiconductor substrate. In one embodiment, the invention allows repetitive etching of a surface of the semiconductor substrate with a time dependent concentration of fluorine ions and a time dependent current I, such that multip... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951632 | Microfluidic devices for introducing and dispensing fluids from microfluidic systems The present invention provides microfluidic devices, systems and methods for using the same, which facilitate the introduction of fluid to and from a microfluidic channel located within the microfluidic devices. ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6921604 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF FUEL CELLS, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING SPECIFIC SURFACE AREA OF FUEL-CELL ELECTRODE CATALYSTS, FUEL-CELL ELECTRODE CATALYST, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME A device and a method for simply and accurately evaluating-performance of fuel cells have been provided. Hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide gas are caused to flow into a sample holder where an electrode catalyst sample is laid, and the amount of carbon monoxide gas di... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6913731 | Oxygen probe Intended for application on ducts through which flow a fluid at a high temperature, and particularly at a high pressure, comprising two bodies (4) and (8) which axially screw onto each other, one body (4) provided with a threaded neck (5)... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6911126 | Electrolytic regenerator An electrolysis system to be used in a salt-water application at a predetermined depth. The electrolysis system comprises two cylindrical tanks that are connected by an ionic bridge. Enclosed within each tank are turbine assemblies attached to a generator by a shaft... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6905655 | Modification of selectivity for sensing for nanostructure device arrays An electronic system for selectively detecting and identifying a plurality of chemical species, which comprises an array of nanostructure sensing devices, is disclosed. Within the array, there are at least two different selectivities for sensing among the nanostruct... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902670 | Hemodialysis machine A hemodialysis machine includes a purified water tube connected with at least one or tow water pumps in parallel. Each of the water pumps is connected with a reagent jug for taking reagent or disinfectant into water tubes so as to run dialysis process or sterilize t... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6858184 | Microlaboratory devices and methods Disclosed herein are apparatuses and devices, and methods for using and making the same, for use in performing desired activities in an automated, microscale format. Microparticles are ushered about within a microscale apparatus, to selectively move between various ... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6841056 | Apparatus and method for treating a substrate electrochemically while reducing metal corrosion A process tool for electrochemically treating a substrate is configured to reduce the oxygen concentration and/or the sulfur dioxide concentration in the vicinity of the substrate so that corrosion of copper may be reduced. In one embodiment, a substantially inert a... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6833205 | Electrochemical cell system output control method and apparatus A method and apparatus is provided for an electrochemical cell system. The electrochemical cell system includes: an electrochemical cell; an energy source configured for providing a quantity of energy to the electrochemical cell; a sensing apparatus in operable comm... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6833631 | Apparatus and methods for energy conversion in an ocean environment A wave power generator is characterized by an elongate inner member extending vertically in a body of water with its lower end constrained against vertical movement beneath the surface of the water, and an elongate outer flotation member mounted for linear movement ... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6818104 | Anodizing apparatus In a process for producing a semiconductor member, and a solar cell, making use of a thin-film crystal semiconductor layer, the process includes the steps of: (1) anodizing the surface of a first substrate to form a porous layer at least on one side of the substrate... | 11/16/2004 |
