公开(公告)号：US09816193B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US13324890

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Kousik Ganesan ,  Tighe Spurlin ,  Jonathan D. Reid ,  Shantinath Ghongadi ,  Andrew McKerrow ,  James E. Duncan

Inventor： Kousik Ganesan ,  Tighe Spurlin ,  Jonathan D. Reid ,  Shantinath Ghongadi ,  Andrew McKerrow ,  James E. Duncan

IPC: C25D7/12 ,  C25D21/04 ,  C25D3/38 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D21/14 ,  C25D5/00

CPC classification number: C25D3/38 ,  C25D5/003 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D7/123 ,  C25D17/001 ,  C25D21/04 ,  C25D21/14

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for plating a metal onto a work piece with a plating solution having a low oxygen concentration are described. In one aspect, a method includes reducing an oxygen concentration of a plating solution. The plating solution includes about 100 parts per million or less of an accelerator. After reducing the oxygen concentration of the plating solution, a wafer substrate is contacted with the plating solution in a plating cell. The oxygen concentration of the plating solution in the plating cell is about 1 part per million or less. A metal is electroplated with the plating solution onto the wafer substrate in the plating cell. After electroplating the metal onto the wafer substrate, an oxidizing strength of the plating solution is increased.

公开(公告)号：US4880961A

公开(公告)日：1989-11-14

申请号：US162965

申请日：1988-03-02

Applicant: James E. Duncan

Inventor： James E. Duncan

IPC: D01H13/28 ,  D02J1/22 ,  D02J13/00

CPC classification number: D02J13/005 ,  D02J1/22

Abstract: A yarn heating element wherein fixed elongated core having a heater therein serves as a support for a sleeve rotatably mounted to and telescoped over the core. The space between the core and sleeve can be varied along their lengths for controlling heat radiated from the core to the shell to control the temperature profile along the length of the shell. Varying the winding density of the heater can serve the same purpose.

Abstract translation: 一种纱线加热元件，其中具有加热器的固定细长芯体用作可旋转地安装到芯上并套叠在芯上的套筒的支撑件。 芯和套筒之间的空间可以沿其长度变化，以控制从芯部到壳体辐射的热量，以控制沿壳体长度的温度分布。 改变加热器的卷绕密度可以达到相同的目的。

公开(公告)号：US20130284604A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13869891

申请日：2013-04-24

Applicant: Tighe A. Spurlin ,  Charles L. Merrill ,  Ludan Huang ,  Matthew Thorum ,  Lee Brogan ,  James E. Duncan ,  Frederick D. Wilmot ,  Marshall R. Stowell ,  Steven T. Mayer ,  Haiying Fu ,  David W. Porter ,  Shantinath Ghongadi ,  Jonathan D. Reid ,  Hyosang S. Lee ,  Mark J. Willey

Inventor： Tighe A. Spurlin ,  Charles L. Merrill ,  Ludan Huang ,  Matthew Thorum ,  Lee Brogan ,  James E. Duncan ,  Frederick D. Wilmot ,  Marshall R. Stowell ,  Steven T. Mayer ,  Haiying Fu ,  David W. Porter ,  Shantinath Ghongadi ,  Jonathan D. Reid ,  Hyosang S. Lee ,  Mark J. Willey

IPC: C25D21/14 ,  C25D17/00 ,  C25D3/38

CPC classification number: C25D21/14 ,  C25D3/38 ,  C25D17/001 ,  C25D17/002 ,  C25D21/12 ,  C25D21/18

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for electroplating metal onto substrates are disclosed. The electroplating apparatus comprise an electroplating cell and at least one oxidization device. The electroplating cell comprises a cathode chamber and an anode chamber separated by a porous barrier that allows metal cations to pass through but prevents organic particles from crossing. The oxidation device (ODD) is configured to oxidize cations of the metal to be electroplated onto the substrate, which cations are present in the anolyte during electroplating. In some embodiments, the ODD is implemented as a carbon anode that removes Cu(I) from the anolyte electrochemically. In other embodiments, the ODD is implemented as an oxygenation device (OGD) or an impressed current cathodic protection anode (ICCP anode), both of which increase oxygen concentration in anolyte solutions. Methods for efficient electroplating are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了将金属电镀到基底上的装置和方法。 电镀装置包括电镀电池和至少一个氧化装置。 电镀电池包括阴极室和阳极室，隔室由金属阳离子通过但防止有机颗粒穿过。 氧化装置（ODD）被配置为将要电镀的金属的阳离子氧化到基底上，该阳离子在电镀期间存在于阳极电解液中。 在一些实施方案中，ODD被实施为碳阳极，其通过电化学方法从阳极电解液中除去Cu（I）。 在其他实施方案中，ODD被实施为氧化装置（OGD）或外加电流阴极保护阳极（ICCP阳极），这两者都增加了阳极电解液溶液中的氧浓度。 还公开了高效电镀的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5183620A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-02

申请号：US635917

申请日：1990-12-28

Applicant: James E. Duncan ,  Dean H. Smiley

Inventor： James E. Duncan ,  Dean H. Smiley

IPC: D02J1/22

CPC classification number: D02J1/225 ,  D02J1/22 ,  Y10S264/73

Abstract: A process and apparatus for drawing polyamide yarn in which the yarn having a lubricating finish is drawn while being spirally advanced in frictional contact with the outer surface of a yarn draw assist element. In such process and apparatus, the outer surface of the draw assist element moves at a speed at least 100 times slower than the speed at which the yarn is advanced. From the draw assist element, the yarn directly advances to a roll initial contact location on a pair of space-apart heated rolls and spirally advances on the rolls through at least one wrap in contact with the outwardly-facing surfaces of the heated rolls. The distance that the yarn spirally advances longitudinally in the wrap can be said to define the wrap advance on the rolls. The roll initial contact location of the heated rolls is oscillated by moving the outer surface of the draw assist element in relation to the pair of heated rolls to oscillate the wrap on the rolls a distance which is at least equal to the wrap advance. The process and apparatus advantageously prevent the build-up of deposits on the heated rolls.

Abstract translation: 一种用于拉伸聚酰胺纱线的方法和装置，其中具有润滑整理剂的纱线在与纱线牵引辅助元件的外表面摩擦接触的同时螺旋地前进地被拉伸。 在这种方法和装置中，牵引辅助元件的外表面以比纱线前进速度慢至少100倍的速度移动。 从牵引辅助元件中，纱线直接前进到一对间隔开的加热辊上的辊初始接触位置，并且通过与加热辊的向外表面接触的至少一个卷绕件在辊上螺旋地前进。 纱线在卷边中螺旋地纵向前进的距离可以说是限定卷筒上的卷绕。 通过相对于一对加热的辊移动牵引辅助元件的外表面来振动加热的辊的辊初始接触位置，以将卷绕在辊上的距离至少等于包裹前进。 该方法和装置有利地防止沉积物在加热的辊上的积聚。

公开(公告)号：US4020595A

公开(公告)日：1977-05-03

申请号：US667475

申请日：1976-03-17

Applicant: James E. Duncan

Inventor： James E. Duncan

IPC: E06B7/18 ,  E06B7/20

CPC classification number: E06B7/18

Abstract: A flat, hollow, vertically elongated door panel has an open bottom. A movable piece is located inside the panel and can move up or down through the bottom. Horizontal bottom pieces are attached to the movable piece and both the bottom and movable pieces are spring-loaded downwardly.

Abstract translation: 平坦的，中空的，垂直伸长的门板具有开放的底部。 可移动件位于面板内部，可以通过底部上下移动。 水平底部件连接到可动件上，底部和可动件都向下弹簧加载。

公开(公告)号：US20120175263A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13324890

申请日：2011-12-13

Applicant: Kousik GANESAN ,  Tighe SPURLIN ,  Jonathan D. REID ,  Shantinath GHONGADI ,  Andrew McKERROW ,  James E. DUNCAN

Inventor： Kousik GANESAN ,  Tighe SPURLIN ,  Jonathan D. REID ,  Shantinath GHONGADI ,  Andrew McKERROW ,  James E. DUNCAN

IPC: C25D5/00 ,  C25D21/12 ,  C25D21/04

CPC classification number: C25D3/38 ,  C25D5/003 ,  C25D5/08 ,  C25D7/123 ,  C25D17/001 ,  C25D21/04 ,  C25D21/14

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for plating a metal onto a work piece with a plating solution having a low oxygen concentration are described. In one aspect, a method includes reducing an oxygen concentration of a plating solution. The plating solution includes about 100 parts per million or less of an accelerator. After reducing the oxygen concentration of the plating solution, a wafer substrate is contacted with the plating solution in a plating cell. The oxygen concentration of the plating solution in the plating cell is about 1 part per million or less. A metal is electroplated with the plating solution onto the wafer substrate in the plating cell. After electroplating the metal onto the wafer substrate, an oxidizing strength of the plating solution is increased.

Abstract translation: 描述了用具有低氧浓度的电镀液将金属电镀到工件上的方法，系统和装置。 在一个方面，一种方法包括降低电镀溶液的氧浓度。 电镀溶液包含约百万分之一百或更少的促进剂。 在降低电镀液的氧浓度后，将晶片基板与电镀液中的电镀液接触。 电镀液中电镀液的氧浓度约为百万分之一以下。 将金属与电镀液电镀在电镀槽中的晶片基板上。 在将金属电镀到晶片基板上之后，镀液的氧化强度提高。