Abstract:
A quick coupling for connecting fluid lines with one-handed push-to-connect and pull-to-disconnect operation is provided. The quick coupling achieves this preferred functionality with a minimum number parts, the quick coupling having only one spring and one dynamic seal. In addition to fluid carrying applications the quick coupling can be used for tool holding and power transmission.
Abstract:
A chamber valve (100) for use in processes requiring vacuum pressures has a compact design which minimizes the space needed for the valve in the travel direction. The chamber valve gate (116) is moveable between a first position in which the gate is offset from the portal (110), and a second position in which the gate is aligned with the portal. The gate will move into alignment with the portal while remaining within a plane parallel or nearly parallel to the portal.
Abstract:
A duoplasmatron is provided having a cathode, an anode with linear slit, and an intermediate electrode (IE) between the cathode and the anode where the IE has an opening that is aligned with the anode slit. A magnet forms a magnetic field that passes through the anode slit. A discharge passes from the cathode to the anode through the IE opening and the anode slit. The discharge is constricted through the IE opening and the magnetic field in the anode slit. An extractor external to the anode accelerates ions through an ion emitting slit aligned with the anode slit. A process of generating an accelerated ion beam is provided that includes flowing a gas into the IE and then energizing at least one power supply to induce electron flow to the anode. Ionizing the gas in the gap between the IE and anode. The ions are accelerated from the anode through the extractor ion emitting slit forming a linear ion beam.
Abstract:
A scratch-resistant anti-reflective film in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an anti-reflective stack and a protective layer overlying the anti-reflective stack. The anti-reflective stack has at least six stack layers of alternating higher and lower refractive indexes. The protective layer is at least primarily composed of diamond-like carbon and has a thickness of not more than 5 nm. At least a 15 cm2 region of the film is continuous and has an average nanoindentation hardness of at least 8 GPa using the Continuous Stiffness Measurement Technique. An average reflectance off the film at the region from normal incident light of wavelengths from 425 nm to 675 nm is not more than 1%. Average a* and b* in CIELAB color space for reflectance off the film at the region from −45° to 45° incident visible light are within a range from −2.0 to 2.0.