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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7314343 | Miniature manipulator for servicing the interior of nuclear steam generator tubes A manipulator for servicing tubes extending through a tube sheet having three major components: a base member, a block member, and a foot member. The base member has a holder for supporting tooling or inspection devices. The base member also has at least one gripper... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7255238 | Transporting apparatus having vertically movable holding portion The present invention provides a transporting apparatus provided with a sensor for detecting information relating to a relative position in the vertical direction between an article to be transported and a holding portion for holding the article, and a controller th... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7131999 | Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method A lithographic apparatus includes an illumination system configured to condition a radiation beam; a support configured to support a patterning device, the patterning device being capable of imparting the radiation beam with a pattern in its cross-section to form a ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7066707 | Wafer engine An integrated system is disclosed for workpiece handling and/or inspection at the front end of a tool. The system comprises a rigid member of unitary construction such as a metal plate which mounts to the front of a tool associated with a semiconductor process. The ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6359454 | Pick and place mechanism for contactor A pick and place mechanism for assembling a large number of contactors on a contact substrate. The pick and place mechanism includes a first area for positioning an intermediate plate having a plurality of contactors thereon, a second area for positioning... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6318957 | Method for handling of wafers with minimal contact The invention is a carrier comprising three support elements connected by an underlying frame. The periphery of a wafer rests upon the support elements. The invention also comprises a wafer handler with a plurality of arms. Spacers space the carrier above... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6171049 | Method and device for receiving, orientating and assembling of components Workpieces such as chips are removed from a receiving plane by a transfer unit, which carries them to a delivery plane. The workpieces are transported in two segments during two phases, each workpiece being deposited between the phases on an intermediate ... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6158951 | Wafer carrier and method for handling of wafers with minimal contact The invention is a carrier comprising three support elements connected by an underlying frame. The periphery of a wafer rests upon the support elements. The invention also comprises a wafer handler with a plurality of arms. Spacers space the carrier above... | 12/12/2000 |
| 5951770 | Carousel wafer transfer system The present invention generally provides a rotary wafer carousel and related wafer handler for moving wafers or other workpieces through a processing system, i.e., a semiconductor fabrication tool. Generally, the present invention includes a rotary wafer ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5897282 | Catalytic reactor charging system and method for operation thereof A catalyst loading system for utilizing catalyst from a bulk supply located adjacent but not on the upper tube sheet of a catalytic reactor and for mechanized measuring of multiple identical quantities of catalyst and for mechanized loading of catalyst pe... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5864595 | Actuator for facilitating performance of work in a nuclear reactor An actuator for performing work in a nuclear reactor is described. In one embodiment, the actuator includes an x-axis linear slide assembly, a y-axis linear slide assembly, and a z-axis linear slide assembly. The x-axis linear slide assembly is mounted to... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5839870 | Transfer system for use with a horizontal furnace An apparatus for preventing the cross contamination of heating element within horizontal furnaces is disclosed. A rotating spindle may connect to either or both of the lifting arm of a triaxial loader or the transfer plate of a loading station. A pair of ... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5575610 | Transport-by-suction type die A transport-by-suction type die for use in a working machine having working stages, the die comprises a feed arm mounted in a position above the working stage in a lower part of the die to be slidable in the direction of consecutive feed and to be vertica... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5315750 | Loading/unloading system for broaching machine A blind spline broaching machine for machining splines as well as sprockets, keyways, gears, cams and contours on workpieces, such as shafts. The blind spline broaching machine of the preferred embodiment has dual rams reciprocable relative to a rotary di... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5100286 | Robotic apparatus A robotic apparatus, and components thereof, which is characterized by a high degree of modularity, enabling complex robotic mechanisms to be assembled on a customized basis from relatively standardized components on an efficient and economical basis. Ind... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5002455 | Flow processing system A flow processing system for processing disc-shaped articles such as discs to be used to produce video or audio disc masters, whereby a plurality of processing units for performing respectively different processing operations are combined into a single sy... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4940382 | Autonomous moving body for transporting a tool at a constant speed In order to displace a working tool at a constant speed over a surface having a random shape and orientation, particularly for cleaning, pumicing, painting or decorating the outer surface of an aircraft, an autonomous moving body with a special design is ... | 07/10/1990 |
| 4893982 | Apparatus for conveying workpiece An apparatus for conveying a workpiece comprising workpiece clamping means for clamping, releasing and rotating the workpiece, clamp reversing means operable from outside for moving the workpiece clamping means between a clamping position and a releasing ... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4850791 | Flow processing system A flow processing system for processing disc-shaped articles such as discs to be used to produce video or audio disc masters, whereby a plurality of processing units for performing respectively different processing operations are combined into a single sy... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4770053 | Automatic indexer assembly An automatic indexer assembly provides a constant axial and rotational movement of a signal-producing-sensor probe through a zone of a tube to be inspected with minimum signal distortion by means of threadedly connected fixed and movable hollow shafts. A ... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4757258 | Probe carrier system for inspecting boiler tubes An inspection system and process for inspecting a plurality of conduits mounted in a manifold is disclosed herein. The system generally comprises a probe carrier for driving an eddy current or ultrasonic probe throughout the conduits to be inspected, and ... | 07/12/1988 |
| 4710710 | Scanning apparatus and method for inspection of header tube holes An apparatus for scanning header tube holes includes a probe assembly designed to engage the surface of the header encircling a header tube hole. The probe assembly includes a spring mounted sensor, in a preferred arrangement, an eddy current probe. A mec... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4674949 | Robot with climbing feet Self-contained apparatus able to move along a non-horizontal surface and comprising a first train and a second train (48) connected to the first train by devices allowing to obtain a relative displacement by translation and rotation in a plane parallel to... | 06/23/1987 |
| 4653971 | Device for selectively positioning a tool carried by a vehicle moving on the perforated plate of a bank of tubes The invention relates to a device for selectively positioning a tool carried by a vehicle moving on the perforated plate of a bank of tubes, said device being composed of a vehicle comprising transfer members mounted to slide in a central body and compris... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4649989 | Device for testing and/or repairing steam generator tubes A steam generator having a steam generator chamber, a tube plate bordering the chamber, tubes terminating in the tube plate being accessible through the steam generator chamber, a tubular column in the steam generator chamber having an end facing toward t... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4596509 | Apparatus for moving and stopping tools A fixed ceiling is provided from which depends a carrier block which is movable forward, rearward, rightward and leftward. An exhaust port is provided on the upper surface of the carrier block and a seal member is provided on the surface of the carrier bl... | 06/24/1986 |
| 4595335 | Pick and place unit Disclosed is a pick and place unit having a first moving plate movably supported by a fixed plate and a second movable moving plate supported by the first moving plate movably in the direction crossing the moving direction of the first moving plate. The p... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4592691 | Telemanipulator for operation in a waterbox of a steam generator Telemanipulator for operation in a waterbox of a steam generator for attachment underneath the tubeplate of the latter. The device has expandable grippers mounted on arms carried by a bearer unit, for engaging and locking as required in the orifices in th... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4585203 | Device for positioning a member facing each of the perforations of a perforated plate in accordance with a given grid A device for positioning a member so as to face each of a plurality of perforations arranged in a given grid in a plate, especially for the inspection of the tubes of a steam generator in a nuclear power station. It comprises a body having at least two at... | 04/29/1986 |
| 4571149 | General purpose orthogonal axes manipulator system A gantry type orthogonal axes manipulator system including a rack and pinion mechanical drive for the X and Y axis assemblies and a ball screw mechanical drive for the Z axis assembly employs closed loop DC servo electrical drives controlled by the conven... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4521150 | Device for positioning a member facing each of the perforations of a perforated plate in accordance with a given grid A device for positioning a member, such as a guide tube, so as to face the perforations of a plate. The device comprises a remotely fitted attachment finger, using for this purpose e.g. a pole onto which is threaded the remainder of the device. A remotely... | 06/04/1985 |
| 4494907 | Positioning and removal device for a checking means or a tool in a receiver installation A positioning and removal device for a checking means or a tool in a receiver installation, in a medium inaccessible to an operator. The device comprises a flexible guide track fixed to the receiver installation, a carriage movable over the track includin... | 01/22/1985 |
| 4449599 | Finger walker for tube sheet A "finger walker" apparatus for remotely traversing a flat surface having a regular array of openings, such as the tube sheet of a nuclear steam generator. The apparatus has a rectangular base having four base fingers disposed in a rectangular pattern for... | 05/22/1984 |
| 4373855 | Tool carrier unit movable over a tube-plate A tool carrier unit, intended to be moved over a tube plate, comprises two perpendicular arms equipped with devices for engaging in the holes of the plate, and for moving the unit, step by step, by relative movement of the arms, across the plate. The unit... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4354798 | Rotary tool positioning unit for a woodworking machine A rotary tool positioning unit for machining workpieces is disclosed having a rotary tool holder and a plurality of slide bearings cooperating with one another in such a manner that the rotary tool holder is capable of independent translational movement i... | 10/19/1982 |
| 4329769 | Apparatus for working on tubesheets A remotely controlled tool for working inside a steam generator hemispherical head on tubes and tube holes and moving along orthogonal x and y axes to conform to the tube layout pattern in the tubesheet.... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4303368 | Remote docking apparatus The remote docking apparatus comprises a support plate with locking devices mounted thereon. The locking devices are capable of being inserted into tubular members for suspending the support plate therefrom. A vertical member is attached to the support pl... | 12/01/1981 |
| 4231696 | Multi-function end effector A multi-function end effector for performing operations on equipment located in areas where human access is limited comprises a vertical support capable of being supported in the equipment on which the operations are to be performed, such as a nuclear ste... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4222699 | Tool supporting arm and mounting plate with a plurality of quick disconnect mounts for multiple arms A tool support arm 22 is mounted to a plate member 18 which in turn is mounted to a horizontal rotatable table 16. The plate 18 has, on its upper face, a plurality of horizontally extending tool support sleeves 20, each sleeve cooperating with one of the ... | 09/16/1980 |
| 4212583 | Apparatus for use in positioning a unit on a tube-plate Apparatus for use in positioning a unit successively relative to a plurality of tubes of a regular array of tubes supported by a tube-plate within an enclosure provided with an access opening, e.g. relative to the boiler tubes of a steam generator of a nu... | 07/15/1980 |
