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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7129183 | Method of forming grating microstrutures by anodic oxidation ... Patent 7,129,183 Mori , et al. October 31, 2006 Method of forming grating microstrutures by anodic oxidation Abstract A method of manufacturing an element having a microstructure of an excellent grating groove pattern or the like is ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6713987 | Rechargeable battery having permeable anode current collector ... collector when the battery cell is electrically charged, and (2) that is absent an overlayer on the opposing second surface of the anode current collector. Positive and negative terminals are electrically connected to the battery cell. The ... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6773571 | Method and apparatus for uniform electroplating of thin metal seeded wafers using multiple segmented virtual anode sources ... . FIG. 4 is a cross-section depicting a plating cell of the invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional perspective of an arrangement of anodes and focusing cylinders in accordance with the invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-section depicting another plating cell of ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6797147 | Light metal anodization ... least, with increasing preference in the order given, 0.05:1, 0.1:1, or 1:1. In general, it will be preferred to maintain the pH of the anodizing solution in this embodiment of the invention in the range of from mildly acidic to mildly basic (e.g., a pH ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6821312 | Cermet inert anode materials and method of making same ... phase and metal phase particles, may then be consolidated by techniques such as pressing and sintering to produce a cermet inert anode material. The ceramic phase may comprise oxides of Ni, Fe and at least one additional metal selected from ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6844099 | Method for solid oxide cell anode preparation ... calcined. The calcined porous YSZ layer is then impregnated with a metal-containing salt solution. Preferred metals are Cu and Ni. An anode and a method for manufacturing a fuel cell containing such anode is also disclosed. Such anode is ... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6875331 | Anode isolation by diffusion differentials ... States Patent: 6875331 ( 1 of 1 ) United States Patent 6,875,331 Herchen April 5, 2005 Anode isolation by diffusion differentials Abstract Embodiments of the invention generally provide an electrochemical ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 4994314 | Color change devices incorporating thin anodic films ... be made as low as about 0.005% by volume (although it is more usually at least 0.05% by volume) of the anodizing electrolyte when tantalum is used as the color-generating metal. It is mentioned above that the adhesion-reducing agent may be ... | 02/19/1991 |
| 7018521 | Method of producing bright anodized finishes for high magnesium, aluminum alloys ... , the panel is optionally subjected to a pre-anodizing process to selectively reduce the magnesium content of the surface to be anodized. Then, with or without such magnesium content reduction, the surface is carefully anodized at a suitably ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7235161 | Stable anodes including iron oxide and use of such anodes in metal production cells ... temperature of up to 960.degree. C. 3. An electrolytic aluminum production cell including a plurality of the stable anodes of claim 1. 4. The electrolytic aluminum production cell of claim 3, wherein the electrolytic aluminum production cell contains ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7374643 | Composite sacrificial anodes ... anodes i.e. greater than 100 kg, for example in the region of 5 tonnes, the solidification rate in the centre of the anode will be substantially lower than that at the edge. This results in the electrochemical efficiency of conventional anodes being both ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7384521 | Method for reducing cell voltage and increasing cell stability by in-situ formation of slots in a Soderberg anode ... . 2; FIG. 4, which best illustrates the invention, is an enlarged partial view of the operating portion of FIG. 3 showing the anode in transition, in an aluminum electrolysis cell, where a slot is formed after an aluminum plate insert is melted, and where ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7384570 | Anodized aluminum etching process and related apparatus ... its color after etching. In a more preferred embodiment, sodium hydroxide or phosphoric acid is used to etch the anodized aluminum. Optionally, the etching of the second side is prevented by administering gas or liquid over the second side, ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7427455 | Anode for lithium metal polymer secondary battery comprising surface patterned anodic current collector and method of preparing the same ... a predetermined shape are formed and a method of preparing the same. The plurality of recesses are formed on a surface of the anodic current collector using a physical method or a chemical method. In a lithium metal polymer secondary battery ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7440549 | Heat pipe anode for x-ray generator ... contact with the condensing plate on the outside of the chamber. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with the present invention, a rotating anode for x-ray generation is provided that has a first rotating portion with a target region that emits x-ray ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7442288 | Electrolytic cell for producing charged anode water suitable for surface cleaning or treatment, and method for producing the same and use of the same ... or resin and of cleaning and sterilizing medical device.The electrolytic cell of the present invention is for producing charged anode water suitable for surface cleaning or treatment, including the cathode chamber 41 and anode chamber 50, ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7452454 | Anodized coating over aluminum and aluminum alloy coated substrates ... and fluorotitanates, ferrous metal articles and non-metallic articles having a first coating containing aluminum may be rapidly anodized to form a second protective surface coating. White coatings may be formed on articles using pulsed ... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7455759 | Method for production of a structure with pores by anodizing ... 5 points with an AFM, and the degree of irregularities of the surface was evaluated from the average value of RMS. The sample was anodized by application of a voltage of 40 V to the sample in a 0.3 mol/L aqueous oxalic acid solution at a bath temperature ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7456077 | Method for interconnecting anodes and cathodes in a flat capacitor ... connection members. The anode connection members are connected to the cathode connection members and configured such that the anode layers can be electrically separated from the cathode layers by cutting only the anode connection members or ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7494580 | System and method for producing copper powder by electrowinning using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction ... particularly to a method for electrowinning copper powder from a copper-containing solution using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction. In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a process for producing copper powder by ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7507322 | Stable anodes including iron oxide and use of such anodes in metal production cells ... .3O.sub.4, Fe.sub.2O.sub.3, FeO or a combination thereof. During the electrolytic aluminum production process, the anodes remain stable at a controlled bath temperature of the aluminum production cell and current density through the anodes ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7515688 | Anode module for a liquid metal anode X-ray source, and X-ray emitter comprising an anode module ... anode X-ray source with the features of claim 1. Because the X-radiation produced by the interaction of the electrons striking the liquid-metal anode with same is not isotropic, but aligned in the direction of flow of the electrons, it is advantageous to ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7560175 | Electroluminescent devices with low work function anode ... electrode in their internal area, which enhances injection of carriers from a nearby electrode. Use of aluminum in the anode helps construction of cathode-emission organic electroluminescent devices. Inventors: Son; Se-Hwan (Daejeon, KR), ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7569132 | Process for anodically coating an aluminum substrate with ceramic oxides prior to polytetrafluoroethylene or silicone coating ... ceramic coatings comprising titanium and/or zirconium oxides, and the subsequent coating of the anodized workpiece with polytetrafluoroethylene ("PTFE") or silicone containing coatings. The invention is especially useful for forming ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7578921 | Process for anodically coating aluminum and/or titanium with ceramic oxides ... and abrasion-resistant ceramic coatings comprising titanium and/or zirconium dioxide using direct and alternating current on anodes comprising aluminum and/or titanium. Optionally, the article is coated with additional layers, such as paint, ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7608358 | Fuel cell anode structure for voltage reversal tolerance ... distance from the membrane interface. Gas diffusion electrodes, catalyst-coated membranes, MEAs and fuel cells having the foregoing anode catalyst layer are also described. Inventors: Ye; Siyu (Burnaby, CA) Assignee: BDF IP Holdings Ltd. ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7648779 | Electroluminescent devices with low work function anode ... electrode in their internal area, which enhances injection of carriers from a nearby electrode. Use of aluminum in the anode helps construction of cathode-emission organic electroluminescent devices. Inventors: Son; Se-Hwan (Daejeon, KR), ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7648780 | Electroluminescent devices with low work function anode ... electrode in their internal area, which enhances injection of carriers from a nearby electrode. Use of aluminum in the anode helps construction of cathode-emission organic electroluminescent devices. Inventors: Son; Se-Hwan (Daejeon, KR), ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7649730 | Wet electrolytic capacitor containing a plurality of thin powder-formed anodes ... about 1000 micrometers or less, and in some embodiments, from about 50 to about 500 micrometers. By employing a plurality of anodes that are relatively thin in nature, the resulting wet electrolytic capacitor is able to achieve excellent ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7670711 | Cerium-modified doped strontium titanate compositions for solid oxide fuel cell anodes and electrodes for other electrochemical devices ... , et al. March 2, 2010 Cerium-modified doped strontium titanate compositions for solid oxide fuel cell anodes and electrodes for other electrochemical devices Abstract The present invention provides novel compositions that find advantageous ... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7736475 | System and method for producing copper powder by electrowinning using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction ... particularly to a method for electrowinning copper powder from a copper-containing solution using the ferrous/ferric anode reaction. In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, a process for producing copper powder by ... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7740772 | Ceramic anodes and method of producing the same ... ( 3142 of 4163 ) United States Patent 7,740,772 Gorte , et al. June 22, 2010 Ceramic anodes and method of producing the same Abstract The present invention generally relates to ceramic anodes for use in solid oxide fuel cells, ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7768773 | Sintered anode pellet etched with an organic acid for use in an electrolytic capacitor ... or less, in some embodiments, from about 0.2 to about 3 millimeters, and in some embodiments, from about 0.4 to about 1 millimeter. The shape of the anode may also be selected to improve the electrical properties of the resulting capacitor. For example, ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7824806 | Compliant seal structures for protected active metal anodes ... the interior of an anode compartment. This enclosure prevents the active metal from deleterious reaction with the environment external to the anode compartment, which may include aqueous, ambient moisture, and/or other materials corrosive to ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 5217920 | Method of forming substrate contact trenches and isolation trenches using anodization for isolation ... of claim 8 further including the step of forming a mask on trenches to be used for substrate contacts prior to the anodizing step. Description FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates, in general, to the semiconductor arts and more ... | 06/08/1993 |
| 4352786 | Treatment of copper refinery anode slime ... A. Attorney, Agent or Firm: Burns, Doane, Swecker & Mathis Claims What is claimed is:1. A process for upgrading lead-containing anode slime produced in the electrolytic refining of copper and for the recovery of lead from such slime comprising: (a) ... | 10/05/1982 |
| 7029597 | Anodized aluminum etching process and related apparatus ... Etched failure Dual-sided Sulfuric Acid x3e;3 lbs./in. before adhesive failure Anodized Sample Dual-sided Chromic x3e;6 lbs./in. before adhesive failure Conversion ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6758991 | Stable inert anodes including a single-phase oxide of nickel and iron ... oxide material may also have a single-phase structure at the sintering temperature of the material. The single-phase inert anode materials maintain sufficient electrical conductivity at the operating temperatures of the cell, and also ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6939637 | Method for solid oxide fuel cell anode preparation ... the layer led to poorer performance. The results in FIG. 1 demonstrate the importance of maintaining the proper structure of the YSZ in the anode as well as the possibility of a deleterious effect of Si in the zircon fibers. FIGS. 2A, 2B, and ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 5147739 | High energy electrochemical cell having composite solid-state anode ... required. Some additional possible variations of electrochemical cells contemplated to be constructed with the composite anodes are also outlined further in Table I, below. It will be appreciated that the present invention provides an ... | 09/15/1992 |