Abstract:
An apparatus and method for the electroless plating of articles. A tank (10) is provided for sequentially containing the respective constituent baths corresponding to the steps of the electroless plating process. An article to be plated (38), such as a printed circuit board, is supported in the center of the tank immersed in the constituent bath contained therein. A pair in inwardly facing parallel manifolds (18) and (20) are disposed at opposite ends of the tank. The constituent solution is pumped through a nozzle matrix (35) in the inward facing wall (30) of a first manifold (18) onto the article and is simultaneously sucked away from the opposing side of the article through the matrix of the nozzles (37) defined in the inward facing wall (32) of a second manifold (20). The direction of pumping is alternated for periodically reversing the direction of suction and impingement. The alternating pressure difference created across the surface of the article being plated substantially improves the rate of metal deposition over prior art systems and allows for a uniform and high quality plate over the entire surface of the article. Additionally, through-holes defined in the article are thoroughly and uniformly deposited with electroless metal.
Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for renewing coolant fluid and other similar liquids. The fluid is fed into an entry compartment (28) of the apparatus housing (12) and made to pass, thereafter, through a plate separator (30) disposed obliquely within the housing (12). The liquid passes between a plurality of plates (34) and exits from the separator (30) at a bottom end thereof. The liquid exits from the separator (30) into a processing compartment (32). Thereafter, it flows over the upper edge (58) of a weir wall (60) into a clean tank (56). While being processed, the liquid is treated by a biochemical bacteria retardant agent metered into the liquid from a source (82) through a line (84) by which it is conducted. Renewed fluid is recovered and held in a service tank (74) or returned to a sump.
Abstract:
Un concentré de lavage et des compositions d'utilisation comprennent un acide gras aliphatique à chaîne courte (c-à-d un acide gras de C6 en C14), un hydrotrope ou solubiliseur de l'acide gras, un acide à compatibilité hydrotropique de sorte que le concentré, lorsqu'il est dilué avec une grande quantité d'eau donne une solution d'utilisation ayant un pH compris entre 2,0 et 5,0. Le lavage ou assainissement de conduites de traitement essentiellement fixes dans des laiteries, brasseries et autres installations de traitement d'aliments constituent une application particulière de cette invention.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus (48) for providing fine line, high density multiple layer printed circuit board packages (44). In the method for fabricating multiple layer printed circuit board package (44), a printed circuit board (42) is formed having a conductive circuit pattern (18) embedded in and integral with an insulator material substrate (32), such that the surface of the conductive circuit pattern is exposed along one surface (34) of the substrate, and lays flush and coplanar therewith. At least two of said boards (42) are stacked with a layer of insulator material (44) interposed between each pair of adjacent boards (42). The entire assembly is heat-pressed together to form a homogeneous block of insulator material having conductive circuit patterns embedded and integrally molded therein.
Abstract:
An improved nozzle apparatus rapidly convertible, while operating, between spray and foam forming modes of operation. An elongate rigid generally cylindrical first conduit member receives surfactant bearing solution at an inlet port thereof and directs the solution under pressure to a spray forming nozzle connected at an outlet port of the first conduit. A second elongate conduit member coaxially slidably overlies the first conduit member and is movable relative thereto between extended and retracted positions. When in its retracted position, the second conduit member exposes the spray-forming nozzle, which is then enabled to direct a spray pattern of the solution longitudinally outward from the apparatus. When in its extended position, the second conduit member encompasses the spray-forming nozzle, and aspirates the spray therefrom with air to form foam which is ejected longitudinally outward from the second conduit member. Foam dispersing means are provided at the outlet port of the second conduit member for spreading the ejected foam in a fan-shaped pattern. Fastener means connecting the first and second conduit members enables rapid positioning of the second conduit member between its retracted and extended positions. Handle means are provided for enabling an operator to hand-carry the nozzle apparatus and to directionally aim the spray and foam patterns ejected therefrom to a target area.
Abstract:
Alkylamine polyether surface active agent compositions and methods for using are described. The instant compositions are low foaming, and pH sensitive and are generally of the structure: in which (a) R1 may be hydrogen or alkyl; if R1 is hydrogen then R2, R3 and R4 must be alkyl having a total number of carbon atoms falling in the range of 7 to 23; if R1 is alkyl, then R2, R3 and R4 may be alkyl or hydrogen, the total number of carbon atoms in R1+R2+R3+R4 falling in the range of 7 to 36 (preferably about 10 to 20); (b) The -(C2H4O)m- segment must be a poly(oxyethylene) homogeneous chain or "block" polymer (i.e., a homopolymer), m having an average value in the range of 1 to 15, preferably 5 to 13; and (c) Y is selected from the group consisting of: (1) homogeneous poly(oxypropylene) chain (PO) "block" polymer or residue (i.e., a homopolymer), of the structure -(C3H6O)nH, n having a value in the range of 1 to 50, preferably 6 to 30; (2) hydrophobic end cap (e.g., -CH2- phi ); and (3) hydrophobic end capped polyoxypropylene residue. A particularly preferred class of surfactants of the instant invention constitutes 1,1,1-trialkylmethylamine ethyleneoxy(EO)-propyleneoxy(PO) polyethers having from 1 to 15 moles of ethyleneoxide residue and from 1 to 50 moles of propyleneoxide per mole of alkylmethylamine. The methods of the instant invention generally relate to the production of paper from secondary fiber. Unexpectedly, the compositions of the instant invention are found to be applicable in the common methods employed very pH sensitive, size-safe and to produce paper products from secondary fiber.
Abstract:
A laundry method is disclosed including the step of laundering oil soiled fabric in lipophilic surfactant composition and subsequently laundering such fabric with a hydrophilic surfactant based detergent system.
Abstract:
Liq. mixing appts. comparises a hollow housing with a first and second feed for a first and second liq. respectively as well as liq. discharge and contg. (a) a first pump displaceable from a feed to a discharge posn. between the feed for the second liq. and the liq. discharge under the action of liq. press., so that the mixed first and second liqs. are discharged through the liq. discharge, (b) a pre-stressing device which maintains the pump in or returns it to the feed posn., (c) a passage forming a connection between the second liq. feed and the liq. discharge, (d) a closure element maintaining the passage closed in the feed posn. as well as during the displacement of the first pump under liq. press. from the feed to the discharge posn. and opens the passage in the discharge as well as during the displacement of the first pump from the discharge to the feed posn., and (e) a second pump which is operated during the displacement of the first pump in order to permit a pre-determined quantity of the first liq. to be admitted into the housing through the first liq. feed during each work cycle of the first pump. Used for mixing of liqs. in precision proportions, partic. for the introduction of a chemical substance into the drinking water supplied to cattle drinking troughs.
Abstract:
A system for selectively adding a plurality of liquid chemicals to a laundry machine in response to triggering signals from the machine is disclosed. Pumps are provided for pumping chemicals from their shipping drums through conduit means to the washing machine. Control means are associated with this system allowing the operator to remotely vary the chemical mix pumped to the washer by making control switch selections. The selections correspond to the soil levels of the laundry load, the presence of greasy soils, the need for bleach and the presence of permanent press fabrics. This injection process is controlled by a plurality of sequentially activated electrical timers that energize relays to in turn energize the pumps in selected groups. Means are provided for limited remote monitoring of the function of the system.