Self-lubricating layer for data storage devices
    1.
    发明授权
    Self-lubricating layer for data storage devices 失效
    用于数据存储设备的自润滑层

    公开(公告)号:US06677105B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-13

    申请号:US09848589

    申请日:2001-05-04

    IPC分类号: G11B1100

    摘要: A silicon nitride self-lubricating layer forms the upper surface of a data storage device, such as a rotating disk or a non-rotating memory device, e.g., a credit card-type memory device using a memory strip. The silicon nitride self-lubricating layer can replace the carbon protective overcoat and liquid lubricant used in conventional data storage devices. The silicon nitride self-lubrication layer provides the desired lubrication and protection between the slider and the data storage device. The silicon nitride layer also will not evaporate under high temperatures found in an optical data storage system. In addition, a data storage device may include a plastic polymer layer over which an iron oxide material is deposited. The use of a plastic polymer layer and iron oxide recording layer is particularly advantageous because a low temperature deposition process can be used with the iron oxide material.

    摘要翻译: 氮化硅自润滑层形成数据存储装置的上表面,例如旋转盘或非旋转存储装置,例如使用存储条的信用卡型存储装置。 氮化硅自润滑层可以代替常规数据存储装置中使用的碳保护外涂层和液体润滑剂。 氮化硅自润滑层在滑块和数据存储装置之间提供期望的润滑和保护。 氮化硅层也不会在光学数据存储系统中发现的高温下蒸发。 此外,数据存储装置可以包括沉积氧化铁材料的塑料聚合物层。 使用塑料聚合物层和氧化铁记录层是特别有利的,因为可以与氧化铁材料一起使用低温沉积工艺。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BASELINE MEASUREMENT FOR A BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE CURVE
    3.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A BASELINE MEASUREMENT FOR A BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE CURVE 审中-公开
    用于确定生物反应曲线的基线测量的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130138352A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-30

    申请号:US13308021

    申请日:2011-11-30

    IPC分类号: G06F19/10

    CPC分类号: G06F17/18 A61B5/7239

    摘要: A system for determining a baseline measurement for a biological curve is provided. A derivation module determines a derivative response curve based on the biological response curve. A peak identification module searches the derivate response curve to identify a peak in the biological response curve. A leading baseline identification module searches the derivative response curve to identify a starting position of the peak and identifies a leading baseline in the biological response curve. The leading baseline is identified based at least in part on the starting position of the peak. A baseline determination module determines a baseline measurement for the biological response curve based at least in part on the leading baseline associated with the peak.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于确定生物学曲线的基线测量的系统。 衍生模块基于生物响应曲线确定导数响应曲线。 峰识别模块搜索衍生响应曲线以识别生物反应曲线中的峰。 领先的基线识别模块搜索导数响应曲线以识别峰的起始位置,并识别生物反应曲线中的前导基线。 至少部分地基于峰值的起始位置确定主要基准。 基线确定模块至少部分地基于与峰值相关联的前导基线来确定生物反应曲线的基线测量。

    Screening using polarization anisotropy in FRET emissions
    4.
    发明授权
    Screening using polarization anisotropy in FRET emissions 失效
    在FRET排放中使用偏振各向异性进行筛选

    公开(公告)号:US07674588B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-09

    申请号:US12069724

    申请日:2008-02-11

    CPC分类号: G01N33/542 G01N2500/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are described for detecting specific binding between first and second chemical entities. The first chemical entity in association with a first fluorophore is immobilized. The second chemical entity is allowed to bind with the immobilized first chemical entity. The second chemical entity is or becomes coupled to a second fluorophore, which forms a FRET pair with the first fluorophore. The bound chemical entities are exposed to radiation at an excitation frequency for either the first or the second fluorophore, and polarization anisotropy of a FRET fluorescent signal from the bound chemical entities is measured to detect specific binding between the first and second chemical entities. Techniques are also disclosed for detecting whether a FRET interaction is occurring between a first chemical entity including a donor fluorophore and a second chemical entity including an acceptor fluorophore, using simultaneous anisotropy measurements at the wavelengths of the donor and acceptor fluorophores.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于检测第一和第二化学实体之间的特异性结合的方法和装置。 与第一荧光团相关联的第一化学实体被固定化。 允许第二化学实体与固定化的第一化学实体结合。 第二化学实体是或连接到与第一荧光团形成FRET对的第二荧光团。 结合的化学实体以第一或第二荧光团的激发频率暴露于辐射,并且测量来自结合的化学实体的FRET荧光信号的偏振各向异性以检测第一和第二化学实体之间的特异性结合。 还公开了用于检测在包括供体荧光团的第一化学实体和包括受体荧光团的第二化学实体之间是否发生FRET相互作用的技术,其使用在供体和受体荧光团的波长处的同时各向异性测量。

    Air track conveyor system for disk production
    5.
    发明授权
    Air track conveyor system for disk production 失效
    用于磁盘生产的气道输送系统

    公开(公告)号:US06676365B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-13

    申请号:US09810834

    申请日:2001-03-16

    IPC分类号: B65G4907

    摘要: An air track includes a concave top surface with a plurality of air outlets or a flat surface with a notch and a plurality of air outlets. The body of the air track includes at least one air filter that runs along the length of at least a portion of the body. The air filter divides the body into a first plenum and a second plenum. The air track also includes a hood covering at least a portion of the top surface. The air track further includes a stopper assembly that arrests the motion of a disk. The stopper assembly includes a disk detector that senses the presence of the disk on the air track.

    摘要翻译: 空气轨道包括具有多个空气出口的凹形顶表面或具有凹口的平坦表面和多个空气出口。 空气轨道的主体包括沿主体的至少一部分的长度延伸的至少一个空气过滤器。 空气过滤器将主体分为第一增压室和第二增压室。 空气轨道还包括覆盖顶表面的至少一部分的罩。 空气轨道还包括阻止盘的运动的止动器组件。 止动器组件包括盘检测器,该盘检测器感测在空中轨道上盘的存在。

    Method of loading a sputter pallet
    7.
    发明授权
    Method of loading a sputter pallet 失效
    装载溅射托盘的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06682270B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-27

    申请号:US10200714

    申请日:2002-07-22

    IPC分类号: B65G5300

    摘要: A sputter pallet loading and unloading device includes in one embodiment a spindle that rotates the pallet while an arm is engaged with the spring in the pallet to open and close the spring. In another embodiment, the spindle is located adjacent an air track that moves the disk substrate over a cushion of air to the loading area of the pallet. The air pressure under the disk substrate is increased to raise the disk substrate into the loading area. Once raised into the loading area, the spring is closed, e.g., by rotating the pallet in the opposite direction. The pallet and air-track are at a small angle to allow the substrate to slide into the correct position. The simplicity of operation leads to a reduced cost and a higher throughput for this device compared to a robotic loader.

    摘要翻译: 溅射托盘装载和卸载装置在一个实施例中包括在托臂与托盘中的弹簧接合以打开和关闭弹簧的同时旋转托盘的主轴。 在另一个实施例中,主轴位于空气轨道附近,该空气轨道将盘基板移动到空气垫上至托盘的装载区域。 磁盘基板下方的空气压力升高,将盘基板升高到装载区域。 一旦升起到装载区域中,例如通过沿相反方向旋转托盘来关闭弹簧。 托盘和空气轨道处于小角度,以使基板滑入正确的位置。 与机器人装载机相比,操作的简单性导致该装置的成本降低和更高的吞吐量。

    Washer for cleaning substrates
    8.
    发明授权
    Washer for cleaning substrates 失效
    垫圈用于清洁基材

    公开(公告)号:US06438781B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-27

    申请号:US09556813

    申请日:2000-04-21

    IPC分类号: A47L1500

    摘要: A washer includes driving and scrubbing rollers that press against the opposing surfaces of a substrate, which may be, e.g., a small form factor disk. The driving rollers and scrubbing rollers are approximately aligned along two different radii of the substrate that are separated by 180 degrees. The driving rollers rotate in opposite directions as do the scrubbing rollers. During the scrub cycle, the driving rollers cause the substrate to rotate, while the scrubbing rollers scrub the opposing surfaces of the substrate. Outside diameter rollers that are orthogonally positioned relative to the driving rollers and the scrubbing rollers, and which may be free spinning, contact the outside diameter of the substrate and hold the substrate in position during the scrub cycle. The substrate is loaded into the washer by lifting the substrate, via a lifting arm, to the driving and scrubbing rollers. The rotation of the driving and scrubbing rollers pulls the substrate into position with the outside diameter of the substrate in contact with the outside diameter rollers. The substrate may be unloaded by reversing the direction of rotation of the driving and scrubbing rollers and lowering the substrate away from the rollers or by separating the outside diameter rollers, which forces the substrate out from between the driving and scrubbing rollers.

    摘要翻译: 洗衣机包括驱动和擦洗辊,该辊压靠在衬底的相对表面上,衬底可以是例如小尺寸盘。 驱动辊和擦洗辊大致对准沿着分开180度的衬底的两个不同的半径。 驱动辊旋转方向与洗涤辊相反。 在擦洗循环期间,驱动辊使基板旋转,同时擦洗辊擦洗基板的相对表面。 相对于驱动辊和擦洗辊正交定位并且可以是自由纺丝的外径辊接触衬底的外径并且在擦洗循环期间将衬底保持在适当的位置。 通过将基板通过提升臂提升到驱动和擦洗辊将衬底装载到垫圈中。 驱动和洗涤辊的旋转将基材拉到适当的位置,其中基材的外径与外径辊接触。 可以通过反转驱动和洗涤辊的旋转方向并使基板远离辊子或通过分离外部辊而将基板卸载,从而迫使基板从驱动辊和擦洗辊之间移出。

    Methods and apparatus for reducing noise in scatterometry measurements
    9.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for reducing noise in scatterometry measurements 有权
    用于降低散射测量中噪声的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07643146B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-05

    申请号:US11336388

    申请日:2006-01-20

    IPC分类号: G01N21/47

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for performing scatterometry measurements of biological samples as described herein. A substrate having formed therein one or more sample wells is provided. Each sample well is configured to hold a sample solution containing objects that are to be characterized based on their light scattering properties. One or more sample solutions are dispensed into the sample wells. A specular reflection reducing element is applied to at least some of the sample solutions in the sample wells to decrease reflections of light into one or more detectors. A light beam is directed from a light source onto the objects in the sample wells. Light scattered by the objects in the sample wells is collected and transmitted to one or more detectors. The signal from the detectors is analyzed to detect the one or more characteristics of the one or more samples.

    摘要翻译: 如本文所述进行生物样品的散射测量的方法和装置。 提供了其中形成有一个或多个样品阱的衬底。 每个样品孔构造成容纳含有根据其光散射性质进行表征的物体的样品溶液。 将一种或多种样品溶液分配到样品孔中。 将镜面反射减少元件应用于样品阱中的至少一些样品溶液以减少光反射到一个或多个检测器中。 将光束从光源引导到样品孔中的物体上。 被样品孔中的物体散射的光被收集并传输到一个或多个检测器。 分析来自检测器的信号以检测一个或多个样品的一个或多个特性。

    Time dependent fluorescence measurements
    10.
    发明申请
    Time dependent fluorescence measurements 有权
    时间依赖荧光测量

    公开(公告)号:US20080174842A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-24

    申请号:US12072047

    申请日:2008-02-22

    IPC分类号: G02B26/08

    摘要: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for collecting optical data pertaining to one or more characteristics of a sample. The apparatus has a light source, one or more illumination optical elements, a scanner, one or more collection optical elements, and a device forming an aperture that limits detection of light from the sample. The illumination optical elements direct a light beam from the light source onto the sample. The scanner scans the light beam across the sample. The collection optical elements collect light from the sample and transmit the collected light to a detector. None of the collection optical elements are included among the illumination optical elements. The device forming an aperture limits detection of light from the sample to light associated with a limited vertical depth within the sample, and is one of the collection optical elements.

    摘要翻译: 方法和装置,包括计算机程序产品,用于收集与样品的一个或多个特征有关的光学数据的实施和使用技术。 该装置具有光源,一个或多个照明光学元件,扫描器,一个或多个收集光学元件,以及形成限制来自样品的光的检测的孔径的装置。 照明光学元件将来自光源的光束引导到样品上。 扫描仪扫描样品上的光束。 收集光学元件收集来自样品的光并将收集的光传输到检测器。 在照明光学元件中不包括收集光学元件。 形成孔径的装置将从样品的光的检测限制到与样品内的有限垂直深度相关联的光,并且是收集光学元件之一。