公开(公告)号：US06968711B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10165753

申请日：2002-06-06

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Tamara L. O'Brien ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Lois X. Warren ,  Richard G. Perkes ,  Vanessa Sinclair ,  Quentin Shrimpton

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Tamara L. O'Brien ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Lois X. Warren ,  Richard G. Perkes ,  Vanessa Sinclair ,  Quentin Shrimpton

IPC: F25D9/00 ,  C09K5/04 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B17/08 ,  F25D11/00 ,  F25D3/08 ,  F17C13/00 ,  F25B21/00

CPC classification number: C09K5/047 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B17/08 ,  F25D11/003 ,  F25D2201/126 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  F25D2331/804 ,  Y02B40/34

Abstract: Novel sorption cooling devices capable of providing cooling over an extended period of time are disclosed. The sorption cooling devices are particularly useful for temperature-controlled shipping containers that are required to maintain a temperature below ambient for a time sufficient to complete delivery of the container and its contents. The shipping containers can be utilized to cost-effectively transport temperature-sensitive products.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够在长时间内提供冷却的小型吸附冷却装置。 吸附冷却装置对于温度低于环境温度所需的温度控制运输容器特别有用，时间足以完成容器及其内容物的输送。 运输集装箱可用于成本有效地运输温度敏感的产品。

公开(公告)号：US06495906B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US10078046

申请日：2002-02-07

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Stephen Wallace ,  James Drage ,  Hui-Jung Wu ,  Neil Viernes ,  Lisa B. Brungardt

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Stephen Wallace ,  James Drage ,  Hui-Jung Wu ,  Neil Viernes ,  Lisa B. Brungardt

IPC: H01L2358

CPC classification number: H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02203 ,  H01L21/02216 ,  H01L21/02282 ,  H01L21/02337 ,  H01L21/02343 ,  H01L21/02359 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/3125 ,  H01L21/31695 ,  Y10T428/31663

Abstract: The present invention relates to low dielectric constant nanoporous silica films and to processes for their manufacture. A substrate, e.g., a wafer suitable for the production of an integrated circuit, having a plurality of raised lines and/or electronic elements present on its surface, is provided with a relatively high porosity, low dielectric constant, silicon-containing polymer film composition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及低介电常数纳米多孔二氧化硅薄膜及其制造方法。 具有适合于生产集成电路的晶片，其表面上存在多个凸起线和/或电子元件的衬底具有相对较高的孔隙率低介电常数的含硅聚合物膜组合物 。

公开(公告)号：US06455130B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09706027

申请日：2000-11-03

Applicant: Stephen Wallace ,  Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  James S. Drage

Inventor： Stephen Wallace ,  Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  James S. Drage

IPC: B32B328

CPC classification number: H01L21/31695 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02203 ,  H01L21/02216 ,  H01L21/02282 ,  H01L21/02337 ,  H01L21/02343 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L23/5222 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L2221/1047 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10T428/24537 ,  Y10T428/24595 ,  Y10T428/249978 ,  Y10T428/249979 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoporous dielectric films and to a process for their manufacture. A substrate having a plurality of raised lines on its surface is provided with a relatively high porosity, low dielectric constant, silicon containing polymer composition positioned between the raised lines and a relatively low porosity, high dielectric constant, silicon containing composition positioned on the lines.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及纳米多孔介电膜及其制造方法。 在其表面上具有多个凸起线的基底设置有相对较高的孔隙率，低介电常数，位于凸起线之间的含硅聚合物组合物和位于该线上的较低孔隙率，高介电常数的含硅组合物。

公开(公告)号：US20090000312A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12043022

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Brian Farnworth ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Peter L. Campbell

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Brian Farnworth ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Peter L. Campbell

IPC: F25B9/14 ,  F25D17/02 ,  F25B39/02 ,  A23L3/36

CPC classification number: F25D31/006 ,  F25D2331/805

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the rapid cooling of a container and its contents, such as a beverage container. A heat transfer fluid is thermally contacted with the beverage container, where the heat transfer fluid has a temperature of less than 0° C. The heat transfer fluid can be physically separated from the container, such as by flowing the heat transfer fluid through a heat exchanger that surrounds the container. The cooling parameters can be controlled such that the container and its contents are rapidly cooled without freezing of the contents.

Abstract translation: 用于快速冷却容器及其内容物如饮料容器的方法和装置。 传热流体与饮料容器热接触，其中传热流体具有小于0℃的温度。传热流体可以与容器物理分离，例如通过使传热流体流过热量 交换器围绕容器。 可以控制冷却参数，使得容器及其内容物在不冻结内容物的情况下快速冷却。

公开(公告)号：US06584797B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09876841

申请日：2001-06-06

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Kevin H. Roderick

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Kevin H. Roderick

IPC: F25D308

CPC classification number: F25D11/003 ,  C09K5/047 ,  F25B17/02 ,  F25B17/08 ,  F25D2201/126 ,  F25D2201/14 ,  F25D2331/804

Abstract: A temperature-controlled container utilizing a sorption cooling unit to maintain the temperature within the container. The sorption cooling unit cools the interior of the container and rejects waste heat to the exterior. The sorption cooling unit provides a lightweight and low volume alternative to the traditional gel pack cooling systems that are commonly used in the modern shipping industry for shipping containers.

Abstract translation: 使用吸附冷却单元的温度控制容器将温度保持在容器内。 吸附冷却单元冷却容器的内部并且将废热排除在外部。 吸附式冷却装置提供了一种重量轻且体积小的替代传统凝胶组件冷却系统，这些系统通常用于运输集装箱的现代航运业。

公开(公告)号：US20090001086A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12102703

申请日：2008-04-14

Applicant: Kevin H. Roderick ,  Brian Glover ,  Douglas M. Smith

Inventor： Kevin H. Roderick ,  Brian Glover ,  Douglas M. Smith

IPC: B65D83/72

CPC classification number: B65D81/3851

Abstract: A container insert for providing a thermally insulated enclosure. The container insert includes a bottom panel, side panels and end panels that are interconnected by a plastic backing sheet. The side panels and end panels can be pivoted upwardly to form side walls and end walls. The plastic backing sheet covers the seams between adjacent insulation panels to provide a moisture barrier. The plastic backing sheet can also urge adjacent panels together to reduce the gap between adjacent panels and improve thermal performance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供绝热外壳的容器插入件。 容器插入件包括底板，侧板和端板，其通过塑料背衬片相互连接。 侧板和端板可以向上枢转以形成侧壁和端壁。 塑料背衬板覆盖相邻绝缘板之间的接缝以提供防潮层。 塑料背衬片还可以将相邻的面板推到一起以减少相邻面板之间的间隙并改善热性能。

公开(公告)号：US06858068B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-22

申请号：US10672479

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Kevin H. Roderick

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Kevin H. Roderick

IPC: B01D53/04 ,  B01D53/26 ,  F25D23/12 ,  F28F7/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/02 ,  A41D13/0056 ,  B01D53/0415 ,  B01D53/0438 ,  B01D53/261 ,  B01D2253/102 ,  B01D2253/104 ,  B01D2253/108 ,  B01D2253/112 ,  B01D2253/25 ,  B01D2257/80 ,  B01D2259/4148 ,  B01D2259/4541 ,  B01D2259/4583 ,  B01D2259/657 ,  Y10S165/902

Abstract: A device for adsorbing water vapor from a gas stream. The device can be incorporated with an enclosure or garment in such a manner so as to enable water vapor to be adsorbed, thereby decreasing the relative humidity in the micrlimate surrounding the user. The water adsorption device is light-weight, has a high mass and volumetric energy capacity. A desiccant material is included within the water adsorption device to adsorb water vapor and a phase-change material is located in thermal communication with the desiccant to increase the loading capacity of the desiccant and maintain a cool gas stream by extracting the heat of adsorption from the desiccant.

Abstract translation: 用于从气流中吸附水蒸气的装置。 该装置可以以这样的方式与外壳或衣服结合，以便能够吸附水蒸气，从而降低使用者周围的微气候中的相对湿度。 水吸附装置重量轻，质量高，体积容量大。 水吸附装置中包含干燥剂材料以吸附水蒸汽，相变材料位于与干燥剂热连通以增加干燥剂的负载能力，并通过从吸附装置中提取吸附热量来维持冷气流 干燥剂

公开(公告)号：US06503850B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09046473

申请日：1998-03-25

Applicant: Stephen Wallace ,  Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  James S. Drage ,  Lisa Beth Brungardt

Inventor： Stephen Wallace ,  Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  James S. Drage ,  Lisa Beth Brungardt

IPC: H01L21469

CPC classification number: H01L21/02203 ,  B01J13/0091 ,  C01B33/1585 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02216 ,  H01L21/02282 ,  H01L21/02337 ,  H01L21/02343 ,  H01L21/31695

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoporous dielectric films and to a process for their manufacture. Such films are useful in the production of integrated circuits. A precursor of an alkoxysilane, and low and high volatility solvents are mixed at a pH of about 2-5, raised to a pH of about 8 or above with a low volatility base and deposited on a semiconductor substrate. After exposure to atmospheric moisture, a nanoporous dielectric film is produced on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及纳米多孔介电膜及其制造方法。 这种膜可用于集成电路的生产。 将烷氧基硅烷的前体和低挥发性溶剂和低挥发性溶剂以约2-5的pH混合，以低挥发性碱升高至约8或更高的pH并沉积在半导体衬底上。 在暴露于大气湿度之后，在衬底上产生纳米多孔介电膜。

公开(公告)号：US06440381B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09231366

申请日：1999-01-13

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Alok Maskara ,  Kenneth C. Koehlert

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Alok Maskara ,  Kenneth C. Koehlert

IPC: C01B33193

CPC classification number: B01J39/04 ,  B01J47/10 ,  B01J49/12 ,  C01B33/1435

Abstract: A continuous process for the conversion of sodium silicate to silicic acid, wherein a moving bed of a protonated ion exchange resin is contacted with an inlet stream of sodium silicate to provide an outlet stream of silicic acid. The outlet stream of silicic acid produced thereby can be processed into a variety of silica products. The outlet moving bed of spent sodium-enriched ion-exchange resin is continuously regenerated into protonated ion-exchange resin by contacting the spent resin with an inlet stream of acid of sufficient strength to exchange the sodium ions in the spent resin with a proton. The regenerated protonated ion-exchange resin is continuously recycled back into the sodium silicate stream for further production of silicic acid.

Abstract translation: 用于将硅酸钠转化为硅酸的连续方法，其中质子离子交换树脂的移动床与硅酸钠的入口流接触以提供硅酸的出口流。 由此产生的硅酸的出口流可以被加工成各种二氧化硅产品。 经过消耗的富含钠的离子交换树脂的出口移动床通过使废树脂与足够强度的酸的入口流接触，将废树脂中的钠离子与质子交换而连续再生成质子离子交换树脂。 将再生的质子离子交换树脂连续再循环回硅酸钠流中，以进一步生产硅酸。

公开(公告)号：US6048804A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-11

申请号：US54262

申请日：1998-04-03

Applicant: Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Stephen Wallace

Inventor： Douglas M. Smith ,  Teresa Ramos ,  Kevin H. Roderick ,  Stephen Wallace

IPC: C01B33/12 ,  C23C18/12 ,  H01L21/314 ,  H01L21/316 ,  H01L21/208

CPC classification number: H01L21/31695 ,  C23C18/1212 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02203 ,  H01L21/02216 ,  H01L21/02282 ,  H01L21/02337 ,  H01L21/02343

Abstract: A process for forming a nanoporous dielectric coating on a substrate. The process follows the steps of blending an alkoxysilane with a solvent composition and optional water; depositing the mixture onto a substrate while evaporating at least a portion of the solvent composition; placing the substrate in a sealed chamber and evacuating the chamber to a pressure below atmospheric pressure; exposing the substrate to water vapor at a pressure below atmospheric pressure and then exposing the substrate to base vapor.

Abstract translation: 一种在衬底上形成纳米多孔电介质涂层的方法。 该方法遵循将烷氧基硅烷与溶剂组合物和任选的水共混的步骤; 将混合物沉积在基材上同时蒸发至少一部分溶剂组合物; 将基板放置在密封室中并将室抽空至低于大气压的压力; 在低于大气压的压力下将基底暴露于水蒸汽，然后将基底暴露于基础蒸气。