Abstract:
A scent distribution device having a spherical housing and having one or more internal cavities in communication with a plurality of wicking members. The wicking members dispersed across the exterior of the housing for the distribution of a scent agent. The device including a harness engaged with an axis of the housing, wherein the housing rotates along the axis for rolling across a surface. The device further including a lead line and segregated and compartmentalized storage container.
Abstract:
A tire bead lubricating system for applying lubricant to a tire consists of a frame supporting conveyor belts which form a conveyor opening therebetween. The conveyor belts transfer a tire from one end of the frame to another. A lubricating wick chamber is maintained within the frame and positioned underneath the conveyor opening. A lubricating wick assembly is received in the lubricating wick chamber and moves into the conveyor opening. The lubricating wick assembly has at least one engagement roller and at least one elongate brush that carries lubricant applied to the tire.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and apparatus for nebulizing liquids. In one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus is provided which comprises a thin shell member having a front surface, a rear surface, and a plurality of apertures extending therebetween. The apertures are tapered to narrow from the rear surface to the front surface. A liquid supplier is further provided which delivers a predetermined unit volume of liquid to the rear surface. A vibrator vibrates the thin shell member to eject liquid droplets from the front surface of the thin shell member.
Abstract:
A device for coating substrates with a capillary slot includes a component having a capillary slot with an outlet opening. A container filled with a coating fluid is provided. The component is positioned in the container such that the capillary slot communicates with the coating fluid and such that the coating fluid is supplied to the capillary slot. A device for moving vertically the outlet opening of the capillary slot relative to the container is also provided.
Abstract:
A device for coating substrates has a capillary slot which is used in a first step to apply lacquer to the substrate. In a second step, the lacquer layer thickness of the substrate is reduced and made more uniform by spinning in a spinning device.
Abstract:
A device for coating a plate has an open channel being open in an upward direction and a device for supplying a liquid to the open channel. The liquid in the open channel forms an convexly curved portion projecting upwardly from the open channel. A device for transporting a plate at a close distance past the open channel is provided, with which a surface to be coated of the plate facing the convexly curved portion of the liquid is guided such that a thin film of the liquid is deposited on the surface to be coated by adhesion effects. Another device for lacquering or coating plates or disks has a capillary slot that is filled with a liquid coating medium. The plate to be coated is advanced across the capillary slot with the surface to be coated facing downwardly so that due to the capillary effect a thin layer is deposited on the surface of the plate.
Abstract:
Methods are disclosed for coating flat or curved planar surfaces by flowing a coating material through a porous applicator onto the surface of the object to be coated. Menisci of the coating material are maintained between the porous applicator and the surface of the object to be coated by attractive forces between the coating material and the surface of the object. Thin, uniform coating thicknesses, e.g., less than about 1 micron, and conformal coatings of objects having irregular surfaces can be obtained. The methods are useful, for example, for coating objects such as flat panel displays, optical devices, silicon and germanium wafers, and hybrid circuit boards.
Abstract:
Apparatus and a method for dispensing a solution for use in a process including a flow meter and a precision valve are disclosed. A solenoid valve is incorporated within the dispensing apparatus and is electrically connected to the process for preventing flow during process interruption periods. Additional alarm means and safety interlocks are provided for controlling flow based upon operating conditions of the process.
Abstract:
An apparatus for fixing a toner-image by transporting a toner image bearing material as it is held between a heated fixing roll and a compression roll. The apparatus uses a porous tube of tetrafluoroethylene resin with both ends sealed which is placed in contact with the fixing roll in an axial direction and a release agent is applied onto the surface of the fixing roll through the porous tube.