Silicon microstructures and process for their fabrication

    公开(公告)号:US5709773A

    公开(公告)日:1998-01-20

    申请号:US749588

    申请日:1996-11-15

    Abstract: A flexible and efficient bulk micromachining method for fabricating a novel microstructure that is bounded by substantially planar surfaces meeting only at substantially right angle corner features. The novel microstructure of the present invention is useful as a spacer in assembly processes where high accuracy is required, such as precise positioning of optical fibers or conductors. In the preferred embodiment, the microstructure of the present invention includes a shelf feature disposed along a height dimension of the microstructure, which is required for some applications. The bulk micromachining method of the present invention includes providing a first substrate having a top planar surface and an opposing planar surface. The opposing surface of the substrate is anisotropically etched to provide a first thinned region. The top surface of the first substrate is anisotropically etched so that a first recessed feature having a vertical side is made integral with the first thinned region. Similarly, a second substrate having a top planar surface and an opposing planar surface is provided. The opposing surface of the second substrate is anisotropically etched to provide a second thinned region. The top surface of the second substrate is anisotropically etched so that a second recessed feature having a vertical side wall is made integral with the second thinned region. The top surface of the first substrate is aligned and coupled with the top surface of the second substrate to produce the desired microstructure. The substrates are cut or sawn to free the microstructure.

    Method of zeolitic catalyst manufacture
    42.
    发明授权
    Method of zeolitic catalyst manufacture 失效
    沸石催化剂制备方法

    公开(公告)号:US4579831A

    公开(公告)日:1986-04-01

    申请号:US480033

    申请日:1983-03-29

    Inventor: Leslie A. Field

    CPC classification number: B01J29/068

    Abstract: A method of forming a sulfur-resistant catalyst is disclosed wherein a zeolite is bound with an alumina containing either an alkali or alkaline earth component. In one embodiment of this method, a solution of an alkali metal aluminate or alkaline earth metal aluminate is formed, the pH of the alkali metal aluminate solution is adjusted to a pH of from 6 to 8, and the solution is aged and mulled with a large-pore zeolite to form a mixture. This mixture is extruded to form an extrudate, which is dried, calcined, and impregnated with a Group VIII metal to form a catalyst. Finally, the catalyst is dried and calcined.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成耐硫催化剂的方法,其中沸石与含有碱金属或碱土金属的氧化铝结合。 在该方法的一个实施方案中,形成碱金属铝酸盐或碱土金属铝酸盐的溶液,将碱金属铝酸盐溶液的pH调节至6至8的pH,并将溶液老化和研磨 大孔沸石形成混合物。 将该混合物挤出以形成挤出物,其用VIII族金属进行干燥,煅烧和浸渍以形成催化剂。 最后,将催化剂干燥并煅烧。

    SYSTEMS FOR MAINTAINING AND/OR DECREASING WATER TEMPERATURE USING HIGH ALBEDO MATERIALS

    公开(公告)号:US20170223907A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-10

    申请号:US15499590

    申请日:2017-04-27

    Inventor: Leslie A. Field

    CPC classification number: A01G15/00

    Abstract: A system for maintaining and/or cooling the temperature of a body of water exposed to sunlight comprises hydrophilic balls distributed on the surface of the water. The balls have diameters within a range of about 0.015-3.0 mm, and albedos within a range of about 0.15-1.0. The surfaces of the balls provide a total wetted surface area greater than the pre-distribution surface area of the water. In one embodiment, the body of water may be a natural or unnatural lake or bay.

    Pre-biased membrane valve
    45.
    发明授权
    Pre-biased membrane valve 有权
    预偏置膜阀

    公开(公告)号:US08858491B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-14

    申请号:US13478169

    申请日:2012-05-23

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a valve for a fluid system is described herein. The method comprises determining a target cracking pressure for the valve of the fluid system, providing an inner wall having a first height and an outer wall having a second height, the first height varying from the second height by a height differential, and attaching a flexible membrane to the outer wall at the second height, wherein a central zone of the flexible membrane is in contact with the inner wall at the first height and the inner wall biases the flexible membrane from a neutral condition. The height differential is selected to provide resistance to displacement from the inner wall until pressure acting on the membrane exceeds the target cracking pressure.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了制造用于流体系统的阀的方法。 该方法包括确定用于流体系统的阀的目标开启压力,提供具有第一高度的内壁和具有第二高度的外壁,第一高度从第二高度改变高度差,并且附接柔性 膜在第二高度处到外壁,其中柔性膜的中心区在第一高度处与内壁接触,并且内壁将柔性膜从中性条件偏置。 选择高差是为了提供从内壁的位移阻力,直到作用在膜上的压力超过目标开启压力。

    Method of manufacturing an ink jet print head
    47.
    发明授权
    Method of manufacturing an ink jet print head 有权
    制造喷墨打印头的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06662435B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-16

    申请号:US09680658

    申请日:2000-10-05

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink jet print head with a substrate defining an ink aperture. A number of ink energizing elements are located on the major surface of the substrate. A barrier layer is connected to the upper surface, and peripherally encloses an ink manifold. The barrier encompasses the ink aperture. An orifice plate is connected to the barrier layer, spaced apart from the substrate's major surface, enclosing the ink manifold. The plate defines a number of orifices, each associated with a respective ink energizing element. The ink manifold is an elongated chamber having opposed ends defined by end wall portions of the barrier layer. The barrier end wall portions each have an intermediate end wall portion protruding into the manifold.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造具有限定油墨孔径的基板的喷墨打印头的方法。 许多墨水激励元件位于基底的主表面上。 阻挡层连接到上表面,并且外围包围油墨歧管。 屏障包括油墨孔。 孔板连接到阻挡层,与衬底的主表面间隔开,包围油墨歧管。 板限定了多个孔,每个孔与相应的墨水激励元件相关联。 油墨歧管是具有由阻挡层的端壁部分限定的相对端的细长室。 阻挡端壁部分各自具有突出到歧管中的中间端壁部分。

    Bubble valve and bubble valve-based pressure regulator
    49.
    发明授权
    Bubble valve and bubble valve-based pressure regulator 失效
    气泡阀和气泡阀为基础的压力调节器

    公开(公告)号:US06062681A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-16

    申请号:US114978

    申请日:1998-07-14

    CPC classification number: B41J2/17596 B41J2/19 Y10S366/03

    Abstract: A bubble valve that comprises a liquid delivery channel and a localized heating arrangement. The liquid delivery channel includes an upstream portion and a constriction downstream of the upstream portion. The constriction has a smaller cross-sectional area than the upstream portion. The localized heating arrangement is located in the liquid delivery channel and generates heat to nucleate and enlarge a bubble in the liquid. The constriction is shaped to form a seal with the bubble. The localized heating arrangement additionally generates heat to move the bubble relative to the constriction to control the flow of the liquid. A pressure regulator that comprises a liquid delivery channel connected to a liquid outlet, a sensor located adjacent the liquid outlet, a controller that operates in response to the sensor and a localized heating arrangement. The liquid delivery channel includes an upstream portion, and a constriction located between the upstream portion and the liquid outlet. The constriction has a smaller cross-sectional area than the upstream portion. The localized heating arrangement is located in the liquid delivery channel and generates heat in response to the controller to nucleate and enlarge a bubble in the liquid. The constriction is shaped to form a seal with the bubble. The localized heating arrangement additionally generates heat to move the bubble relative to the constriction to control the flow of the liquid to the liquid outlet.

    Abstract translation: 气泡阀,其包括液体输送通道和局部加热装置。 液体输送通道包括上游部分的下游部分和收缩部分。 缩颈具有比上游部分更小的横截面面积。 局部加热装置位于液体输送通道中并产生热量以成核并扩大液体中的气泡。 缩颈被成形为与气泡形成密封。 局部加热装置另外产生热量以相对于收缩部移动气泡以控制液体的流动。 一种压力调节器,包括连接到液体出口的液体输送通道,位于液体出口附近的传感器,响应于传感器操作的控制器和局部加热装置。 液体输送通道包括上游部分和位于上游部分和液体出口之间的收缩部。 缩颈具有比上游部分更小的横截面面积。 局部加热装置位于液体输送通道中,响应于控制器产生热量以成核并扩大液体中的气泡。 缩颈被成形为与气泡形成密封。 局部加热装置另外产生热量以相对于收缩部移动气泡以控制液体流到液体出口的流动。

    Passive pressure regulator for setting the pressure of a liquid to a
predetermined pressure differential below a reference pressure
    50.
    发明授权
    Passive pressure regulator for setting the pressure of a liquid to a predetermined pressure differential below a reference pressure 失效
    被动压力调节器,用于将液体的压力设定在低于参考压力的预定压力差

    公开(公告)号:US5969736A

    公开(公告)日:1999-10-19

    申请号:US116427

    申请日:1998-07-14

    CPC classification number: B41J2/17556 B41J2/055 B41J2202/05

    Abstract: A pressure regulator that sets the pressure of a liquid to a predetermined pressure differential below a reference pressure, such as atmospheric pressure. The pressure regulator comprises a liquid delivery channel and a capillary array. The liquid delivery channel includes a liquid input and a liquid output. The liquid flows through the liquid delivery channel from the liquid input to the liquid output. The capillary array is composed of ones of an elongate capillary. The capillary includes a first end in fluid communication with the liquid delivery channel and a second end in pressure communication with a source of the reference pressure. The liquid flows through the first end into the capillary to form a liquid surface in the capillary. The second end is remote from the first end. The capillary has cross-sectional dimensions in relation to the surface tension of the liquid and the angle of contact between the liquid and the capillary such that the pressure drop across the liquid surface in the capillary is equal to the predetermined pressure differential.

    Abstract translation: 一种压力调节器,其将液体的压力设定为低于参考压力(例如大气压)的预定压差。 压力调节器包括液体输送通道和毛细管阵列。 液体输送通道包括液体输入和液体输出。 液体通过液体输送通道从液体输入流到液体输出。 毛细管阵列由细长毛细管组成。 毛细管包括与液体输送通道流体连通的第一端和与参考压力的源压力连通的第二端。 液体通过第一端流入毛细管,以在毛细管中形成液体表面。 第二端远离第一端。 毛细管具有与液体的表面张力和液体和毛细管之间的接触角相关的横截面尺寸,使得毛细管中的液体表面上的压降等于预定的压力差。

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