B05B12/04

Methods and apparatus for conductive element deposition and formation

A conductive element such as an antenna, for use in electronic devices, including mobile devices such as cellular phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptops, and wireless tablets, and methods of, and apparatus for, forming the same. In one exemplary aspect, the present disclosure relates to a conductive antenna formed using deposition of conductive fluids as well as the method and equipment for forming the same. In one embodiment, a complex (3D) conductive trace is formed using two or more different print technologies via creation of different domains within the conductive trace pattern.

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD
20220375768 · 2022-11-24 ·

A substrate processing apparatus includes: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate; a processing liquid supply part configured to supply a processing liquid to the substrate held by the substrate holder; a chemical liquid supply part configured to supply a chemical liquid as a component of the processing liquid to the processing liquid supply part; a pure water supply part configured to supply pure water as a component of the processing liquid to the processing liquid supply part; a low-dielectric constant solvent supply part configured to supply a low-dielectric constant solvent as a component of the processing liquid to the processing liquid supply part; and a controller configured to control a ratio of the chemical liquid, the pure water, and the low-dielectric constant solvent contained in the processing liquid by controlling the chemical liquid supply part, the pure water supply part, the low-dielectric constant solvent supply part.

SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING METHOD
20220375768 · 2022-11-24 ·

A substrate processing apparatus includes: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate; a processing liquid supply part configured to supply a processing liquid to the substrate held by the substrate holder; a chemical liquid supply part configured to supply a chemical liquid as a component of the processing liquid to the processing liquid supply part; a pure water supply part configured to supply pure water as a component of the processing liquid to the processing liquid supply part; a low-dielectric constant solvent supply part configured to supply a low-dielectric constant solvent as a component of the processing liquid to the processing liquid supply part; and a controller configured to control a ratio of the chemical liquid, the pure water, and the low-dielectric constant solvent contained in the processing liquid by controlling the chemical liquid supply part, the pure water supply part, the low-dielectric constant solvent supply part.

LIQUID SPRAYING SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a system for spraying a washing liquid, comprising a washing liquid tank, a plurality of spray members fluidically connected to the tank, a pump configured to supply the spray members with washing liquid, a plurality of valves coupled respectively to the plurality of spray members and configured to selectively transmit the pumped washing liquid to the respective spray members, wherein the plurality of valves are disposed in the form of a distribution block with an inlet of the block being configured to be fluidically connected to the pump and comprising fluidic connectors disposed in parallel and intended to be connected to spray members, and wherein the distribution block also comprises a mechanical overpressure valve disposed in parallel with the fluidic connectors and configured to be fitted on a fluidic connector of the distribution block.

Apparatus and method for coating lenses

The present design includes a coating apparatus having a mechanical arm configured to receive and maintain a lens in a desired orientation, a coating station configured to coat the lens, a drying/curing station configured to dry the lens using radiant energy, and a programmable controller configured to control the mechanical arm to move along a linear track between the coating station and drying/curing station and expose the lens to the coating station for a coating procedure and the drying/curing station for a drying procedure for a predetermined amount of time. Other stations, such as a washing station and a loading station, may be provided.

Apparatus and method for coating lenses

The present design includes a coating apparatus having a mechanical arm configured to receive and maintain a lens in a desired orientation, a coating station configured to coat the lens, a drying/curing station configured to dry the lens using radiant energy, and a programmable controller configured to control the mechanical arm to move along a linear track between the coating station and drying/curing station and expose the lens to the coating station for a coating procedure and the drying/curing station for a drying procedure for a predetermined amount of time. Other stations, such as a washing station and a loading station, may be provided.

SPRAY ASSEMBLY FOR A WORKING MACHINE EMPLOYING DIRECT ACTING VALVES
20170314214 · 2017-11-02 · ·

A spray assembly for a working machine that includes a fluid storage tank includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies, each of which includes a direct acting valve. The spray assembly also includes a controller that is operatively connected to each of the direct acting valves for controlling the opening and closing of the direct acting valves, and a selector that is operatively connected to the controller. The selector may be employed by an operator of the working machine to selectively operate one or more of the direct acting valves in order to provide a desired spray pattern of fluid from the fluid storage tank.

Sprinkler system
09795096 · 2017-10-24 ·

A sprinkler system to control distribution of water flow to a plurality of sprinkler heads, the heads providing an outlet to dispense water passing through a corresponding one of the plurality of sprinkler heads and a plurality of distribution control devices, one of the plurality of distribution control devices coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sprinkler heads, wherein the distribution control device controls water flow to an associated sprinkler heads for a first predetermined period of time when a flow of water through the distribution control device is detected.

Sprinkler system
09795096 · 2017-10-24 ·

A sprinkler system to control distribution of water flow to a plurality of sprinkler heads, the heads providing an outlet to dispense water passing through a corresponding one of the plurality of sprinkler heads and a plurality of distribution control devices, one of the plurality of distribution control devices coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sprinkler heads, wherein the distribution control device controls water flow to an associated sprinkler heads for a first predetermined period of time when a flow of water through the distribution control device is detected.

Multiple function shower systems facilitating low actuation force mode switching
11668079 · 2023-06-06 · ·

A shower system includes an inlet configured to receive water from a supply conduit and a plurality of spout outlets configured to discharge water from the shower system. A diverter is configured to receive water from the inlet and deliver water to the plurality of spout outlets, and the diverter is actuatable to change a water discharge mode of the plurality of spout outlets. A valve is configured to receive water from the inlet, and the valve is actuatable to a first position and a second position. A diverter actuator is configured to receive water from the valve in the second position. The diverter actuator is actuatable from an unactuated position to an actuated position upon receiving water from the valve, and the diverter actuator thereby actuates the diverter to change the water discharge mode of the plurality of spout outlets.