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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187432 | Anodizing apparatus An anodizing apparatus for forming an anodized film on the surface of a workpiece (11) made of aluminum or aluminum alloy includes a treatment tank (1) for containing an electrolytic solution, a cathode plate (2) disposed in the treatment tank, ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8182657 | Method, installation and component for destruction of live organisms in a liquid The invention relates to a method, a treatment installation (26) and a treatment component (29) for the destruction of microorganisms and macroorganisms in a flowing liquid. The destruction takes place instantaneously, while the liquid passes through s... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177946 | Electrochemical formation of hydroxide for enhancing carbon dioxide and acid gas uptake by a solution A system is described for forming metal hydroxide from a metal carbonate utilizing a water electrolysis cell having an acid-producing anode and a hydroxyl-producing cathode immersed in a water solution of sufficient ionic content to allow an electric current to pass... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8177945 | Multi-anode system for uniform plating of alloys Disclosed are embodiments of an electroplating system and an associated electroplating method that allow for depositing of metal alloys with a uniform plate thickness and with the means to alter dynamically the alloy composition. Specifically, by using multiple anod... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8168045 | Apparatus for an enhanced magnetic plating method An apparatus for plating a magnetic film on a substrate includes: a track including a plurality of stopping points along the track; a permanent magnet placed on the track such that the permanent magnet can be moved along the track towards and away from the stopping ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8147660 | Semiconductive counter electrode for electrolytic current distribution control A semiconductive counter electrode covers a highly electronically conductive electric current buss. The semiconductive counter electrode is impervious to ion flow. A substrate holder is operable to hold a substrate and to form a thin fluid gap between the semiconduc... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142623 | Electrolytic apparatus for producing fluorine or nitrogen trifluoride It is a task of the present invention to provide an electrolytic apparatus for producing fluorine or nitrogen trifluoride by electrolyzing a hydrogen fluoride-containing molten salt, the electrolytic apparatus being advantageous in that the electrolysis can be perfo... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8114257 | Electrolytic cell and method of reducing gamma ray emissions An electrolytic cell and a method for accelerating the reduction of gamma ray emissions from a radioactive substance. The cell includes a non-conductive housing and a conductive end member sealingly positioned in and extending from each open end of the housing. Gamm... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8075746 | Electrochemical cell for production of synthesis gas using atmospheric air and water A method is provided for synthesizing synthesis gas from carbon dioxide obtained from atmospheric air or other available carbon dioxide source and water using a sodium-conducting electrochemical cell. Synthesis gas is also produced by the coelectrolysis of carbon di... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8038853 | Photo-induced reduction-oxidation chemistry of carbon nanotubes Described herein is a method for the photo-induced reduction/oxidation of carbon nanotubes, and their use in photochemical cells and in electrochemical cells for the generation of hydrogen. ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029652 | Activation of molecular catalysts using semiconductor quantum dots Photocatalytic materials based on coupling of semiconductor nanocrystalline quantum dots (NQD) and molecular catalysts. These materials have capability to drive or catalyze non-spontaneous chemical reactions in the presence of visible radiation, ultraviolet radiatio... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8021524 | Material and device properties modification by electrochemical charge injection in the absence of contacting electrolyte for either local spatial or final states In some embodiments, the present invention is directed to processes for the combination of injecting charge in a material electrochemically via non-faradaic (double-layer) charging, and retaining this charge and associated desirable properties changes when the elect... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012319 | Multi-chambered metal electrodeposition system for semiconductor substrates A multi-chambered system for electroplating metal layers on a semiconductor substrate. The system comprises a fluid reservoir having at least a first chamber and a second chamber. A cathode is located in the first chamber, an anode is located in the second chamber, ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7985325 | Closed contact electroplating cup assembly Embodiments of a closed-contact electroplating cup are disclosed. One embodiment comprises a cup bottom comprising an opening, and a seal disposed on the cup bottom around the opening. The seal comprises a wafer-contacting peak located substantially at an inner edge... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7938938 | Electrolysis cell Electrolysis cell in the constructive form of single elements, intended for instance for the production of chlorine, hydrogen and/or caustic soda and designed in such a way that the portion of inactive membrane surface is minimised thanks to an optimised flange type... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7883609 | Ice modification removal and prevention An alternating electric field is applied to ice (530) to generate a resistive AC having a frequency greater than 1000 Hz in interfacial ice at interface (554). A first electrode (510) and a second electrode (514) proximate to the interfac... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7846307 | High-pressure hydrogen production apparatus The invention provides a high-pressure hydrogen production apparatus for preventing hydrogen gas from leaking toward an anode side and for obtaining excellent electrolytic efficiency. The apparatus includes a single cell having a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7842171 | Testing arrangement for measuring dielectric strength of liquid insulating media A testing arrangement for testing the dielectric strength of liquid insulating media has a test cell comprising an interior space for receiving the insulating medium to be tested and a first test electrode and a second test electrode for generating an electric field... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7820021 | Flip chip mounting method and method for connecting substrates A flip chip mounting method which is applicable to the flip chip mounting of a next-generation LSI and high in productivity and reliability as well as a method for connecting substrates are provided. A circuit board 10 having a plurality of connecting termina... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7811424 | Reducing mechanical resonance and improved distribution of fluids in small volume processing of semiconductor materials An apparatus for processing a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes a plating head configured to plate a surface of the substrate with a layer of a material using a fluid meniscus between the plating head and a surface of the substrate. The apparatus also in... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7708896 | Ion eluting unit and device loaded with same An ion elution unit generates metal ions by applying a voltage between electrodes. Terminals are formed integrally to the electrodes. An interval between the electrodes becomes narrower from an upstream side to a downstream side with respect to a water current flowi... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7695597 | Conductive planarization assembly for electrochemical mechanical planarization of a work piece A conductive planarization assembly for use in electrochemical mechanical planarization is provided. A conductive planarization assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention comprises a first insulating member and a second insulating member ov... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7678244 | Electrolytic cell leak limiter The purpose of this invention is a leak limiter (20) of an electrolytic cell (1) for the production of aluminum, fitted with confinement means comprising passage openings for the insertion of anode stems (3), characterized in that it comprises a... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7632382 | Plating apparatus A plating apparatus has a frame configured to be placed on a substrate so that a plating bath is formed by the frame and the substrate. The frame includes a conductive core and a seal member covering the conductive core. The plating apparatus also has a non-conducti... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7604719 | In situ generation of hydrogen peroxide A device is disclosed for the generation of hydrogen peroxide. The device produces hydrogen peroxide on an as-needed basis through the use of electrolysis of water, wherein the hydrogen and oxygen are mixed in the electrolyzer, and the hydrogen and oxygen mixture in... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7591931 | Water sterilizing apparatus, water sterilizing method, metal ion eluate producing method and metal ion eluate Silver ions and the like are efficiently eluted in the water by the action of electrolysis occurring between the silver ion eluting bodies 51a and the like stirred by the stream in each chamber of the electrolytic cell 32a and turned into... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7572354 | Electrochemical processing of conductive surface The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for plating a conductive material on a semiconductor substrate by rotating pad or blade type objects in close proximity to the substrate, thereby eliminating/reducing dishing and voids. This is achieved by provi... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7556722 | Electroplating apparatus An apparatus for electroplating a rotogravure cylinder out of a plating solution is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plating tank adapted to support the cylinder and to contain a plating solution so that the cylinder is at least partially disposed into the platin... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7497932 | Electro-chemical deposition system The present invention provides an electro-chemical deposition system that is designed with a flexible architecture that is expandable to accommodate future designs and gap fill requirements and provides satisfactory throughput to meet the demands of other processing... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7431819 | Method and apparatus for releasing metal-resin joint A method for separating a metal-resin joint including the steps of: (1) immersing an article including a metal-resin joint with a counter electrode in an alkaline solution; and (2) applying a voltage over a certain time period between the metal portion of the joint ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7427339 | Heat conducting metal layer for ion conductor stack The current invention relates to a means for improving heat removal from the inside of an electrochemical device to the outer surface so as to reduce thermal stresses in the device, thereby allowing for increased oxygen production. A means for conducting heat toward... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7422624 | Method for operating one or more electrolysiscells for production of aluminium A method for operating one or more electrolysis cells (43, 154, 243) for production of aluminium, the cell comprising inert or substantially inert anodes, where an oxygen containing gas (21, 126, 221) evolved by the electrolysis process in the cell is ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422667 | Electrochemical deposition of carbon nanoparticles from organic solutions Carbon nanoparticles including both nanofilaments and nanotubes produced by an electrochemical deposition method from organic solutions at room temperature, in which the formation and growth of carbon nanoparticles are stimulated by the catalyst, such as iron and ni... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7396441 | Flow-through oxygenator An oxygen emitter which is an electrolytic cell is disclosed. When the anode and cathode are separated by a critical distance, very small microbubbles and nanobubbles of oxygen are generated. The very small oxygen bubbles remain in suspension, forming a solution sup... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7396439 | Method and apparatus for an anodic treatment A method and apparatus for anodizing a component. The component is placed in a container having first and second seal members that seal an annular surface of the component to be anodized. The first and second seal members, the annular surface of the component, and a... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393439 | Integrated microfeature workpiece processing tools with registration systems for paddle reactors Tools having mounting modules with registration systems are disclosed. The mounting module includes positioning elements for precisely locating a processing chamber and a transport system that moves workpieces to and from the processing chamber. The relative positio... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7374645 | Electrolysis cell assembly A compression sealable electrolysis cell that is easily and reliably manufactured, maintained and repaired comprises two insulating end pieces which can position and seal two electrode tubes with electrical contacts separated by a ceramic membrane tube where fluid c... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7368049 | Method and apparatus for electrowinning copper using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction and a flow-through anode The present invention relates, generally, to a method and apparatus for electrowinning metals, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for copper electrowinning using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction and a flow-through anode, such as, for example, a dimensi... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361256 | Electrolytic reactor An electrolytic reactor including a conical recess of removable slices through which the electrolyte circulates towards a part to be coated under the action of a pump setting up forced circulation. The part is polarized to act as a cathode, facing a coaxial anode in... | 04/22/2008 |
