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a circuit constructed in accordance with this invention includes a ring oscillator to provide a signal which is dependent on the propagation delays of the inverters comprising the ring oscillator , therefore the frequency of the ring oscillator is inversely dependent upon the propagation delays of the inverter comprising the ring oscillator . means are provided to determine the propagation delay introduced by the components in the ring oscillator by measuring the frequency of the output signal produced by the ring oscillator which provides a signal to a multiplexer which selects among a number of preset delay components those components which are necessary to ensure that the propagation delay caused by the circuitry connected to the input lead of the circuit constructed in accordance with this invention plus the propagation delay introduced by the selectable delay elements is nearly a constant propagation delay .
7Electricity
provided are a roll for roll forming and a roll forming method therefor , by which a strip of sheet material is continuously fed and passed between roll stands that are arranged continuously , and is sequentially formed so that the sectional shape of the sheet material becomes circular , and by welding both ends of the sheet material , a pipe is finally produced . in the method , pressure parts and non - pressure parts are selectively disposed on a convex roll or a concave roll and the frequency of pressuring by the convex roll and the concave roll is reduced or adjusted such that the work hardening of the roll formed material or produced pipe is lowered or made to be uniform . accordingly , the material characteristic and reprocessing characteristic of the roll formed material or pipe are greatly improved .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method for the manufacturing of an absorbent structure in an absorbent article , such as a sanitary napkin , tampon , panty protector , wound or sore dressing and like articles is produced by using absorbent material in roll form directly in the product without first defibrating the material and then forming a mat . the material possesses good dispersion properties and swelling properties , which are meaningful to the function of the product . a high surface dryness is obtained , among other things . in addition to cellulose fibers , the absorbent structure may also include superabsorbent material and / or binding fibers , among other ingredients . the pulp mat is very thin , therewith obviating the need to compress the mat further in the product . in the case of certain product applications , the material is softened mechanically prior to its use as an absorbent material .
3Textiles; Paper
a method of image reconstruction comprising : obtaining a helmholtz reciprocal pair of images of an object , the images comprising a first image and a corresponding reciprocal image ; determining an imaging geometry associated with the obtaining ; selecting a plurality of points in the first image and identifying corresponding candidate points in the corresponding reciprocal image ; matching a selected point of the plurality of points and a candidate point of the corresponding candidate points . a method of image registration with an object comprising : obtaining a helmholtz reciprocal pair of images of an object , the helmholtz reciprocal pair of images comprising a first image and a corresponding reciprocal image ; estimating a pose for the object ; predicting an estimated image corresponding to the pose and one image of the reciprocal pair of images ; comparing the estimated image with a corresponding actual image from the pair of images ; and refining the estimating a pose based on the comparing .
6Physics
a method for producing a metal - containing transparent polymer by the reaction of a metal carboxylate , with a clear setting resin system comprising a thermosetting resin and a curing agent . the reaction occurs in a temperature in the range of from about 0 ° to about 100 ° c . under conditions which prevent air from being entrapped in the mixture , either during mixing of the reagents or during reaction . the metal carboxylate contains from about 20 to about 60 weight percent of metal . the reagents react for a time sufficient to form a transparent polymer . the resins include preferably epoxies , polyesters , polyurethane , polyisocyanurate , polyether sulfones , polyimides , and mixtures of two or more of these thermoset polymers . the final metal - containing transparent polymer preferably contains at least 15 % by weight of the metal . preferred metals include antimony , barium , bismuth , cadmium , cerium , cobalt , copper , iron , lead , molybdenum , tungsten , ranadium , and zirconium .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an electronic device may be provided with a display cover layer mounted to the device using an adhesive bond with a display . the display may be a flexible display . the flexible display may include organic light emitting diode display technology . the display may be mounted to a rigid support structure . the rigid support structure may be mounted to a device housing member . mounting the display cover layer to the display may eliminate the need to mount the display cover layer to the device housing and may allow active display pixels to be visible under the display cover layer closer to the device housing than in conventional devices . providing the electronic device with active display pixels closer to the device housing may reduce the need for an inactive border around the display and may improve the aesthetic appeal of the electronic device .
6Physics
a prober for the electrical testing of unpackaged integrated circuits on a semiconductor wafer can test these devices between subfreezing to elevated temperatures without generating atmospheric fog or frost on the wafer or associated equipment by directing an enclosed tubular curtain of dry gas , such as heated liquid nitrogen , down from a circular nozzle above the wafer to encircle the device under test . observations can be made and electrical tests performed within the curtain while all moist atmospheric air is purged from the wafer and surrounding areas so that fog and frost cannot form .
6Physics
a method and system for communicating with a communications network using message - queues is disclosed . the method includes establishing a wireless link from a mobile device . the method also includes retrieving a request from the mobile device , the request including a server address . the method further includes sending the request over a communications network to the server corresponding to the server address . further still , the method includes retrieving information from the server corresponding to the server address . yet further still , the method includes placing the information from the server corresponding to the server address into a queue corresponding to a mobile device . still yet further , the method includes awaiting a wireless link to the mobile device and sending the information from the queue over the wireless link to the mobile device .
7Electricity
a digital line card for interfacing a remotely located digital telephone to a central office system by a two - wire connection is disclosed . the digital line card consists of a line interface connected to the two - wire connection . the line interface provides a full duplex transmission link with the remotely located digital telephone over the two - wire connection . a buffer is connected between the line interface and the central office system . the buffer converts data between the line interface and the central office system . the line card further comprising a protocol controller connected to the line interface . the protocol controller performs a packet protocol for communications with the remotely located telephone . to complete the line card , there is provided a processor connected to the protocol controller and to the central office system , under the direction of the central office system , the processor controls the operation of the digital line card and , through the protocol controller means , communicates with and controls the remotely located digital telephone .
7Electricity
a throttle control device includes an acceleration system , a throttle system , a constant speed running or &# 34 ; cruise control &# 34 ; system , and a traction slippage control system , all of which are ganged together by wires and abutting movable elements such that they are interrelatedly controlled as a whole .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a computer housing includes a front plate , a front panel and a fixing mechanism for the front panel . the front plate has at least two holes . the front panel has at least two engaging slots corresponding to the holes . the fixing mechanism includes two hooking plates and at least two springs . the hooking plates are slidably disposed on an inner side of the front plate . each of the hooking plates has at least one hook passing through the hole to limit the hooking plate slidably between a first position and a second position . the spring connects the hooking plate and the front plate . the elasticity of the spring enforces the hooking plate and the hook abuts one edge of the hole to maintain the hooking plate on the first position .
6Physics
a data communications network having a primary router , a secondary router and a peer router is disclosed . in operation the primary and peer router conduct a peer session to exchange information regarding the current state of the network topology . in addition , the secondary router monitors the peer session to maintain awareness of the current state of the network topology and replaces the primary router upon detecting a failure of the primary router .
7Electricity
the invention provides organic thin film transistors including quinacridone derivatives with formula . these otfts are useful in making flat panel displays , photovoltaic devices and sensors . in the present invention , the disclosed quinacridone derivatives exhibit as p - type organic semiconductors in otfts .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a first lead provides therapeutic stimulation to the heart and includes a first mechanical sensor that measures physical contraction and relaxation of the heart . a controller induces delivery of therapeutic stimulation via the first lead . the controller receives signals from the first mechanical sensor indicative of the contraction and relaxation ; develops a template signal that corresponds to the contraction and relaxation ; and uses the template signal to modify the delivery of therapeutic stimulations . in another arrangement , a second lead , with a second mechanical sensor also provides signals to the controller indicative of contraction and relaxation . the first mechanical sensor is adapted to be positioned at the interventricular septal region of the heart , and the second mechanical sensor is adapted to be positioned in the lateral region of the left ventricle . the controller processes the signals from the first mechanical sensor and the second mechanical sensor to develop a dysynchrony index .
0Human Necessities
an optical multiplexer is provided that includes a reconfigurable switching fabric with a number of inputs and outputs . in addition , the reconfigurable switching fabric employs vlsoas that facilitate at least partial reconfiguration of the switching fabric by serving as switches to add , drop or pass - through one or more optical signals received at the inputs of the reconfigurable switching fabric . in some cases , one or more of the vlsoas also serve to amplify one or more optical signals so as to compensate for losses that may be experienced by the signal in transit through the switching fabric , or elsewhere . finally , this example of the optical multiplexer includes a wavelength division multiplexer coupled to the reconfigurable switching fabric and configured to multiplex at least some of the optical signals received from outputs of the reconfigurable switching fabric .
7Electricity
a table unit for seats in vehicles , especially airplane seats , includes a first table element provided with the functions of a table , and a second table element provided with at least one other table function . both table elements can be rotated relative to each other about a first pivotal axis by a hinge , and can be fixed in a predetermined position . various table functions can be integrated in a single table unit since both table elements can be rotated about a pivotal axis by another joint , and can be fixed in a predetermined position . the possible table surface and position thereof can be varied in such that certain table functions are protected and service personnel can have access to them .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a coding system comprises the comparing circuit which compares a magnitude of the range on the number line which is allocated to the most probability symbol with a magnitude of the fixed range on the number line which is allocated to the less probability symbol . if the range allocated to the mps is smaller than that to the lps , and when the symbol is the mps , the range allocated to the lps is generated . if the range allocated to the mps is smaller than that to the lps , and when the symbol is the lps , the range allocated to the mps is generated . by the system , a coding efficiency is improved especially when a probability of occurrence of lps is approximate to 1 / 2 .
7Electricity
several methods are disclosed for forming an air gap between crossing thin film conductors utilized to interconnect electronic components on a substrate . each of the methods involves the use of photolithographic techniques to form overpassing conductors on a support material covering the overpassed conductors , followed by removal of the support material . both deposition and plating techniques are described for forming the overpassing conductors .
7Electricity
this invention relates to a process for reducing the contaminants in condensate resulting from the conversion of bauxite to alumina .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the present invention relates to methods and systems for maintaining application programs on a client computer in a client - server network environment . the task of dynamically upgrading components in the application program running on a client is greatly simplified by rendering control to the individual client rather than to a central server . the version updating procedures of the present invention further provides steps to ensure speedy and error - free transfer of the required files and components through an open network environment , such as the internet .
6Physics
a portable travel mirror device includes a base , a handle pivotably mounted to the base , and a dual mirror assembly mounted to the handle which is pivotable and telescopically extendable between compact transport and upright use configurations , and includes a circular primary mirror frame holding a magnifying mirror encircled by a ring - shaped lamp energized by a power source within the base , and overlain by a diffuser ring . a secondary mirror pivotably and swivelably attached to the primary mirror frame has a different magnification factor , e . g ., 1 ×, and is pivotable upwards from a travel position overlying and protecting the primary mirror to an upright use position , and is also swivelable into contact with the primary mirror frame , whereby light from the lamp is transmitted through the diffuser ring and a transparent secondary mirror bezel to illuminate objects in front of the primary or secondary mirror .
0Human Necessities
the invention is a circuit for eliminating or reducing unwanted components from an optical output signal . the circuit employs a photodetector for converting a portion of the output signal to an electrical signal , and a feedback loop which passes only the second harmonic band or the frequency difference band for combining with the input biasing signal .
7Electricity
user equipment reports single - cell or multi - cell channel state information to a base station on a physical uplink control channel format 3 resource . the pf 3 resource selected depends on whether ack / nack needs to be reported simultaneously . different coding and / or scrambling and / or interleaving schemes are used depending on whether ack / nack bits are present , as well as the number of ack / nack and / or csi bits . resource compatibility is maintained independently of the details of coding , interleaving , or scrambling — that is , all formats can be orthogonally multiplexed onto the same time - frequency resources . the format used for csi only is pf 3c whereas the format used for csi and ack / nack is pf 3b . pucch formats 3b and 3c may be further differentiated depending on whether a csi from a single or multiple cells are reported , or from which cells an ack / nack is reported .
7Electricity
a kinetofrictional force testing apparatus has a spindle rotated by a variable speed motor . a load cell is disposed in opposition to a disk coupled to the spindle and includes a test head for the disk , a rotational frequency controlling synthesizer , and a personal computer for general control . the rotational speed of the motor is varied on the basis of clock pulses from the rotational frequency controlling synthesizer associated with the personal computer . the rotational frequency and rotational acceleration / deceleration of the disk coupled to the spindle are digitally controlled by a predetermined program set in the personal computer . the test head is supported by a leaf spring having strain gauges mounted on its lateral surfaces . frictional forces are measured by the output of the strain gauges .
6Physics
novel hyperactive hermes transposase mutants and genes encoding them are disclosed . these transposases are easily purified in large quantity after expression in bacteria . the modified hermes transposases are soluble and stable and exist as smaller active complexes compared to the native enzyme . the consensus target dna recognition sequence is the same as the native enzyme and shows minimal insertional sequence bias . these properties are useful in whole genome sequencing applications that involve sample dna preparation requiring simultaneous fragmentation and attachment of custom sequences to the ends of the fragments . methods and compositions using these transposases in fragmentation and 5 ′ end - tagging are also disclosed .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a heat engine system configured to extract thermal energy from a heat source , convert a first portion of the thermal energy to work using an expansion device , and reject a second portion of the thermal energy to a heat sink . the system utilizes a second fluid to inhibit a temperature drop of the first fluid within the expansion device .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
an rf switch employing a pin diode as the switching element includes a first bias circuit providing forward dc current through the diode to enable rf transmission therethrough , and a second bias circuit providing reverse dc voltage across the diode to disable rf transmission through the switch . status circuitry monitors the switch for failure modes of the diode , and control circuitry selectively enables the bias circuits . a short circuit failure of the pin diode is indicated by the flow of reverse current in the second bias circuit in excess of the diode leakage current . under this condition , the reverse current is latched by a thyristor in the second bias circuit and the status circuitry generates an alarm signal to the control circuitry inhibiting further selection of the first bias circuit . optical couplers provide electrical isolation of the first and second bias circuit from the control and status circuitry .
7Electricity
in an internal combustion engine with a reciprocating movement which uses gasoline , diesel fuel or other fuels to generate forces when fuels attain explosive combustion , the piston is pushed in the inner cylinder . the motion of the piston with the reciprocating movement is transferred to a crank shaft having rotation motion , or the rotation motion of the crank shaft is transferred to the piston having straight motion . by such transfer , in order to use in compressed feed for fluids , when the connecting rod is provided with a universal joint type and a ball joint type , although the relative position errors and right angle are staggered within a given range , abnormal friction , noises and vibrations never take place . accordingly , pollutions such as noise , vibration and noxious exhaust gases are dramatically reduced , fuels are surprisingly and significantly saved , and the life of the machine is doubly increased . further , the piston is divided into a crown part and a skirt part , and the crown part is used with a piston ring in a conventional way . however , the skirt part is attached to a metal roller mounted on a metal bracket , or a metal plate or spring , and the piston is provided with an expansion property . accordingly , the gap or clearance between the cylinder and the piston is completely removed , and maximum smoothing motion takes place when the piston is moved up and down . by such smoothing action of the piston , a state without tilt and slap is realized .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a device used with a traffic cone to support caution tape includes at least one head extending from a body . the head is received in the opening defined at the top of a typical traffic cone to support the device in an upright position with respect to the cone . the body of the device is adapted to support a section of caution tape . the body may define a slot that allows the tape to be supported in an unfolded condition .
4Fixed Constructions
separators and shakers are disclosed with real time monitoring of screen condition ; killing apparatus for killing living things in fluid flowing from a separator or shaker ; and / or heating apparatus for heating material fed to or flowing from a separator or shaker . this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims , 38 c . f . r . 1 . 72 .
7Electricity
a base station which can communicate with radio terminals on common and dedicated channels according to specific speeds , is provided with a band - pass which is available according to the use of the common and dedicated channels in order to receive data from a radio terminal on a high - speed uplink channel . an available band - pass is determined in the base station in order to receive the data from at least one radio terminal on at least one high - speed dedicated uplink channel . a first indication relating to the available band - pass is subsequently transmitted on a common downlink channel . at least one second indication relating to a percentage of the available band - pass which should not be exceeded by the radio terminal during a forthcoming transmission on said high - speed dedicated uplink channel is then transmitted independently for each radio terminal .
7Electricity
an orifice plate for an ink jet print - head for ejecting drops of an ink , wherein the orifice plate includes an outer surface , which has a wettability with the ink , and at least one orifice arranged in the outer surface , said orifice being configured for ejecting ink drops , each orifice having an edge , the edge defining a transition boundary between the orifice and the outer surface , wherein the wettability of the outer surface is poor near the edge of the at least one orifice and the wettability increases with increasing distance from the edge of the orifice , the increasing wettability with the increasing distance from the edge of the orifice providing a driving force for moving residual ink drops away from the edge towards a wettable region , thereby reducing the risk of disturbing the trajectories of subsequent ejected ink drops .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a nozzle and bracket assembly having a minimal number of parts and particularly useful for mounting on a planter row unit includes a slotted bracket connected by a single bolt to the unit frame . a molded plastic nozzle body includes mounting tabs received by the bracket slots . the body snap fits into the bracket slots and is guided into position past locking offsets by the slots . a nozzle cap threaded onto the body constrains the body against upward movement in the slots and transfers harmful impact forces away from the nozzle body .
0Human Necessities
a method for preparing substituted triazines includes reacting a phenylazoaniline with a cyanuric halide to produce a phenylamino - 1 , 3 , 5 - triazine , which is then reduced to form an aminoanilino - 1 , 3 , 5 - triazine . the aminoanilino - 1 , 3 , 5 - triazine can be alkylated under reducing conditions to produce an n - alkyl - phenylenediamino - 1 , 3 , 5 - triazine such as 2 , 4 , 5 - tris -- 1 , 3 , 5 - triazine , which is useful as an antiozonant in rubber and other polymer formulations .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
an airbag module removal structure includes a pair of brackets which extends from an instrument panel and is disposed with a space to sandwich an airbag module , a first hook member secured to one side of the airbag module and a second hook member secured to the other side of the airbag module , and each of the first and second hook members includes an engagement part capable of being inserted into a hole provided in each of the brackets , and a clearance between the brackets and sizes of the engagement parts of the first and second hook members are set such that the first hook member is removed from the hole corresponding to the first hook member , and then the second hook member is removed from the hole corresponding to the second hook member .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a flexible vertical grinder , having a main shaft mounting frame on a grinder frame ; a main shaft is mounted on the main shaft mounting frame ; a stelliform bracket is mounted on the main shaft ; a hammer wheel grinder and a material - sorting balance wheel device are mounted on the stelliform bracket ; the material - sorting balance wheel and the hammer wheel are on the same horizontal plane . the vertical grinder can apply different grinding forces according to different specific surface areas of the to - be - ground material , and can grind materials of different grades properly but not excessively , thus greatly improving crushing efficiency , having good overall rigidity and stable operation , and facilitating maintenance .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention provides a method of imparting flavor to smokeless tobacco , and the flavored smokeless tobacco produced therefrom .
0Human Necessities
a method for producing a planetary screw drive and a kit for carrying out the method , in which a number of basic planetary roller sets composed of mutually dissimilar basic planetary rollers having different groove profiles are formed ; wherein all planetary rollers belonging to a planetary roller set for lead screws with a same number of threads are taken from one particular basic planetary roller set ; and wherein for each number of threads for a lead screw there is one particular basic planetary roller set , the basic planetary rollers of which are different from the basic planetary rollers of another particular basic planetary roller set .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a dental tool having a processing section at one end which includes a longitudinally extending lateral face and a transversely extending front face having an abrasive working face located at a distance from the lateral face so as to permit forming a precise marginal edge around a tooth to permit precise positioning of a crown while avoiding deleterious working of the tooth region nearest the stump on which the crown is to be mounted .
0Human Necessities
a steering shaft bearing unit for rotatably mounting a steering shaft of a steering column for a motor vehicle includes at least one circumferentially closed region for accommodating at least one bearing for rotatably mounting the steering shaft , and at least one securing region for securing the steering shaft bearing unit to a console part of the steering column . at least one through - hole , in particular two through - holes , for guiding a clamping bolt of the steering column therethrough is / are arranged in the securing region . the steering shaft bearing unit is formed by joining , preferably welding , together at least two , preferably exactly two half - shells , each of which includes at least one section of the securing region and at least one section of the at least one circumferentially closed region .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a specified transition metal compound having two transition metals and two cyclopentadiene type anion skeletons in its molecule and said metals are linked through an atom of group xvi of the periodic table of the elements , an olefin polymerization catalyst component comprising said transition metal compound , an olefin polymerization catalyst comprising said transition metal compound , a specific organoaluminum compound , and a specific boron compound , and a process for producing an olefin polymer using said olefin polymerization catalyst .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a self - timed multiplier unit includes a multiplier and a clock generator . the multiplier has a first set of semiconductor circuits in a critical path . the clock generator has a second set of semiconductor circuits configured to control a clock period of said clock generator selected to set a clock period longer than the propagation delay through the critical path of the multiplier . the clock generator may include a delay circuit having a delay to set the clock period longer than the propagation delay through the critical path of said multiplier . the clock generator uses circuit with identical logical design including the same standard cells , the same logic design or the same floor plan . close matching of these circuit causes the multiplier and the clock generator to experience the same pvt speed variations .
6Physics
method and apparatus are provided to treat atherosclerosis wherein the artery is partially closed by dilating the artery while preserving the vital and sensitive endothelial layer thereof . microwave energy having a frequency from 3 ghz to 300 ghz is propagated into the arterial wall to produce a desired temperature profile therein at tissue depths sufficient for thermally necrosing connective tissue and softening fatty and waxy plaque while limiting heating of surrounding tissues including the endothelial layer and / or other healthy tissue , organs , and blood . the heating period for raising the temperature a potentially desired amount , about 20 ° c . within the atherosclerotic lesion may be less than about one second . in one embodiment of the invention , a radically beveled waveguide antenna is used to deliver microwave energy at frequencies from 25 ghz or 30 ghz to about 300 ghz and is focused towards a particular radial sector of the artery . because the atherosclerotic lesions are often asymmetrically disposed directable or focussed heating preserves healthy sectors of the artery and applies energy to the asymmetrically positioned lesion faster than a non - directed beam . a computer simulation predicts isothermic temperature profiles for the given conditions and may be used in selecting power , pulse duration , beam width , and frequency of operation to maximize energy deposition and control heat rise within the atherosclerotic lesion without harming healthy tissues or the sensitive endothelium cells .
0Human Necessities
a surge protection apparatus includes a first surge protection device having a number of first transient suppressing elements , a second surge protection device having a number of second transient suppressing elements , and a circuit coupled to the surge protection devices . the circuit has a number of display elements , wherein the circuit is structured to receive input signals from the first and second surge protection devices and responsive to any one of the first transient suppressing elements failing , causes the number of display elements to provide a first indication indicating that at least one of the first transient suppressing elements has failed , and responsive to any one of the second transient suppressing elements failing , cause the number of display elements to provide a second indication indicating that at least one of the second transient suppressing elements has failed .
7Electricity
a medical device and a method of increasing an anti - oxidation capability of an animal cell are provided . the method of increasing the anti - oxidation capability of the animal cell comprises steps of providing the animal cell , and disposing a far - infrared emitter in a certain distance from the animal cell . particularly , the fir emitter includes a mineral oxide .
0Human Necessities
a wireless communication device includes : a close proximity communication unit configured to perform close proximity wireless communication with a count part device to receive a command signal sent from the counterpart device and to transmit a response signal to the counterpart device in response to the command signal ; a detector configured to detect an amount of a spatial movement of the close proximity communication unit ; and a controller configured to control the detector to detect the amount of the spatial movement when the command signal is received by the close proximity communication unit and control the close proximity communication unit to transmit the response signal in a first transmission power when the amount of the spatial movement is below a threshold and in a second transmission power that is larger than the first transmission power when the amount of the spatial movement is above the threshold .
7Electricity
a member , for bearing a load , including a load receiving portion at which the load is applicable to the member . a strainable portion is connected to the load receiving portion to be strained by the load . a datum is defined and an elongate portion defines another datum . the datums are arranged such that relative displacement therebetween indicates an amount by which the strainable portion is strained . the strainable portion defines the datum .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method of providing promotional content to an a / v telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and providing media content to the a / v telecommunication device .
7Electricity
the method includes the use of a closed mold consisting of two shells and an annular joint , the joint having a hole for filling the mold cavity with a polymerizable material , the introduction of the material occurring after a stage in which an external mechanical effort is exerted in order to bring the shells together and before a stage in which the effort is relaxed . in the joint , the filling hole includes two sections . a first section extends from the molding cavity to the second section which is wider . the device includes elements for exerting an external effort in order to bring the shells together and elements for introducing the polymerizable material into the molding cavity .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a mems mirror is disclosed having thickness correlated with the intensity profile of an impinging optical beam , so as to reduce moment of inertia of the mems mirror while preserving optical quality of the reflected beam . it is the mirror edges that contribute the most to the moment of inertia , while it is generally the mirror center that contributes the most to a reduction of the quality of an optical beam reflected from the mirror . accordingly , by providing a mirror having laterally varying thickness matched to the local variation of the intensity of the optical beam , the quality of the latter may be preserved while the moment of inertia of the mirror may be significantly reduced . the thickness of mems mirrors may be varied continuously or stepwise ; in one direction or in two mutually orthogonal directions .
6Physics
an improved cage slip system is disclosed . the cage is constructed so that the cones which actuate the slips extend into the cage openings . the radial extension of the slips is limited so as to retain them if they are extended in an unsupported situation . the cones have a maximum outside dimension equal to the outside dimension of the cage so as to increase the rating of the slips by increasing the bearing area of the cones on the slips . the beneficial features of the cage design are retained while a greater degree of radial expansion of the slips is possible allowing minimization of tool inventory for situations where a lighter wall casing requires further slip extension .
4Fixed Constructions
a golf swing , chip , pitch or putt practice and training device is provided which provides people who play golf the means to develop their ability to swing , chip , pitch and putt . the practice and training device comprises a base and a backstop attached to the base . the base is provided with base alignment marks and a golf ball strike box for positioning and aligning a golfer before , during , and after the execution of a swing , chip , pitch shot or putting stroke . the backstop is likewise provided with backstop alignment marks which further assist in maintaining the golfer &# 39 ; s alignment through the swing , and which immediately provide the golfer with an indication of his swing performance . the backstop is provided at its upper end with adjustable means for attaching the backstop to a ceiling or structure , at its lower end with means for attaching the backstop to the base , and is generally curved to ensure that the golf ball automatically returns to the golfer after each swing .
0Human Necessities
a device for safely removing contaminated needles from syringes without exposing medical personnel to unnecessary health risks . the device requires only one hand to operate ; medical personnel simply insert the syringe and press downwardly . the pressure exerted by the user causes disconnect gears to engage the collar of the needle and unscrew the needle from the syringe , at which time the needle falls into a container . the device includes means for forcing needles into the container when the rubber portion of an unscrewed needle gets &# 34 ; trapped &# 34 ; in the disconnect gears , and also includes means for preventing further disengagement of needles when the container cannot safely accommodate additional needles . also included in the disclosed device is an opening for receiving needles other than the type that can be disconnected by the gears . the container includes a recess for storing a permanent lid , which is applied to the device when the container is full and ready to be disposed .
0Human Necessities
an improved air bag deployment system that protects welds or other bonds that are made between the underside of an instrument panel substrate and the outer flange of an air bag deployment chute . a deflector element is located in the gap between the chute flange and the substrate to prevent the deploying air bag from expanding into the gap and potentially damaging the bond .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a dust collector and a device for beating dust in the same . the dust collector includes : a main body with a clean air outlet ; a filter section set at the clean air outlet ; and a device for beating dust . the device for beating dust includes : a sliding rail set on the outside surface of the main body and opposite to the clean air outlet ; a slider slidably set on the sliding rail ; a poker rod rotatably set on the slider ; and a beating dust member used for beating the filter section and set on the poker rod .
0Human Necessities
red phosphorescene compounds and organic electro - luminescence device using the same are disclosed . in an organic electroluminescence device including an anode , a hole injecting layer , a hole transport layer , a light emitting layer , an electron transport layer , an electron injecting layer , and a cathode serially deposited on one another , the organic electroluminescence device may use a compound as a dopant of the light emitting layer .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
disclosed is a compact heat exchanger particularly useful in a vaporizer application , such as a liquefied petroleum gas fuel system . the working fluid side of the exchanger includes a vapor film area of restricted cross section , which may be located at the upstream end , downstream end , or in a mid - region of the exchanger . the vapor film area effectively dams or blocks passage of liquid droplets and thereby aids in the vaporization process .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
computer programs are preprocessed to produce normalized or standard versions to remove obfuscation that might prevent the detection of embedded malware through comparison with standard malware signatures . the normalization process can provide an unpacking of compressed or encrypted malware , a reordering of the malware into a standard form , and the detection and removal of semantically identified nonfunctional code added to disguise the malware .
6Physics
a self propelled conveyance is disclosed having an extendable frame . a floor pan is attached to the inner perimeter of the extendable frame and a driver &# 39 ; s seat is disposed on a front to back center line of the floor pan . a pair of front wheels are attached to the extendable frame . the front wheels extend beyond the outer perimeter of the frame . a rear wheel assembly is one or two individual wheels separated by a short distance . like the front wheels , the rear wheel assemble extends beyond the outer perimeter of the frame . passenger seats are disposed behind the driver seat and each of the passenger seats are offset from the center line of the conveyance . because the wheels extend beyond the perimeter of the frame , they act as active collision shock absorbers in collisions .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention relates to apodization in a holographic direct view display . known apodization functions are utilized / modified for an apodization mask such that the functions reduce the intensities of selected higher magnitudes of diffractions . the holographic direct view display comprises a controllable light modulator having modulator cells and modulating impinging coherent light into a phase and / or amplitude , and an array of apodization masks . the apodization masks have the same apodization function for a predetermined group of modulator cells , by means of which function a complex amplitude transparency can be set for the modulator cells . this transparency corresponds to an individually predefined course of intensity in a far field of the light modulator , wherein the predefined course of intensity includes a reducing of the light intensity of higher magnitudes of diffractions , and / or of the interfering light emitted by the light modulator .
6Physics
silicon semiconductor devices , e . g . integrated circuits are metallized with a silicon / aluminum alloy by exposure to silane and an aluminum alkyl vapour at an elevated temperature and reduced pressure . the process eliminates the prior hydrogen plasma treatment and subsequent annealing of conventional vacuum deposition of aluminum and provides good step and crack coverage .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method of handling traffic flows across a network . the method includes issuing a request for establishing a communication pathway end to end over a network , the communication pathway including a radio communication channel and a packet communication channel , the request identifying at least one traffic flow with an associated flow treatment attribute , reporting an available flow treatment across the network , modifying the request to take into account the available flow by modifying at least one of the at least one traffic flow and the associated flow treatment attribute , and establishing the communication pathway based on the modified request .
7Electricity
methods are disclosed by which two - dimensional and three - dimensional pattern layers may be formed on non - planar surfaces , including optical elements such as lenses with one or more cylindrical , spherical or aspheric surfaces . patterns with features in the micro - and / or nano - size regime comprised of organic , inorganic or metallic materials may be formed by the methods described herein .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a method of controlling bandwidth including receiving and classifying a packet , sending the packet to a hardware receive ring based on a classification of the packet , and sending , in accordance with an operating mode , the packet to a software receive ring , sending the packet from the software receive ring to a virtual network interface card , where the virtual network interface card is associated with a virtual machine , where the operating mode is adjusted to control the bandwidth consumed by the virtual machine .
7Electricity
what is disclosed is an automatic method of classification , qualification and relation of information that is based on a network built starting from the semantic , numeric , conceptual , etc . relationships between elements of different sets that are structurally alike . through the topological properties of the network , we generate a vector of relations for each element that allows us to analyze the similarity among them , improve and facilitate the clustering processes , carry out personalized dynamic ranking , analyze conduct patterns as well as maintain the auto evolving dynamic of the network through the interaction and feedback of its elements , among other characteristics .
6Physics
the present invention provides a method for ameliorating inflammatory and / or neuropathic pain in a subject by modifying the activity of n - methyl - d - aspartate receptors in cells of the subject by inhibition of the interaction of the unique domain of the tyrosine kinase src enzyme and the nmda receptor complex .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
laser unit for directing a laser beam in a strictly vertical direction , comprising a laser proper having a substantially vertical axis , an afocal system , an optical device for automatically correcting the verticality of the laser beam , and a base structure provided with means for supporting the assembly of said laser , afocal system and optical device in such position that the laser axis be substantially vertical . this invention is applicable to all fields and techniques in which it is desired to determine with the maximum precision the vertical at a given locus where the laser is installed .
7Electricity
a method for fabricating an integrated circuit from a semiconductor substrate having formed thereon over a first portion of the semiconductor substrate a hard mask layer and having formed thereon over a second portion of the semiconductor substrate an oxide layer . the first portion and the second portion are electrically isolated by a shallow trench isolation feature . the method includes removing the oxide layer from over the second portion and recessing the surface region of the second portion by applying an ammonia - hydrogen peroxide - water solution to form a recessed surface region . the apm solution is provided in a concentration of ammonium to hydrogen peroxide ranging from about 1 : 1 to about 1 : 0 . 001 and in a concentration of ammonium to water ranging from about 1 : 1 to about 1 : 20 . the method further includes epitaxially growing a silicon - germanium layer on the recessed surface region .
7Electricity
a method for producing hemostasis of an artery of a patient having a puncture following arterial catheterization including introducing a hemostasis device including at least one electrode into the vicinity of the puncture , supplying an electric current to the at least one electrode , thereby heating blood in the vicinity of the puncture and causing coagulation of the blood and subsequently removing the hemostasis device from the patient .
0Human Necessities
a heating acupuncture needle , comprising a source of external energy which heats a heating structure , the heating structure extending over at least most of the length of the needle and comprising an electrically conductive envelope surrounding the needle but leaving an upper end of the needle uncovered . the needle has a tip which is uncovered by the electrically conductive envelope , or which in another embodiment is uncovered . there is an electrically insulating layer between the electrically conductive envelope and the needle , which may surround the tip of the needle or may expose the tip of the needle .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method for hosting versioned web services includes steps of : receiving a request from a service requester , the request comprising version metadata ; parsing the request ; extracting the version metadata from the parsing step ; and locating a target implementation version using the version metadata . if the target implementation version is located , the method proceeds by dynamically routing the versioned request to the target implementation version .
7Electricity
an automatic debris removal apparatus for a wiper system that removes soluble and insoluble debris trapped between the wiper blade and the glass surface by lifting the wiper blade off the glass surface and then causing the wiper blade to drop onto the glass surface as a shake under urge of the biasing spring of the wiper arm , so as to thereby provide a shaking action which frees any trapped debris . an actuator selectively interacts with the pivotal portion of the wiper arm to effect shaking of the wiper arm to thereby free the wiper blade of the debris .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a book sling of a generally u - shaped sling cradle is provided with first and second side walls , and a bottom disposed between the side walls upon which one or more books received in the cradle of the book sling rest . advantageously , the book sling has open sides and an open top enabling quick visual determination of which particular book should be taken out during use , thereby making it quicker and easier to use than a backpack that completely encloses everything such that it cannot be viewed without first opening the backpack .
0Human Necessities
a method for testing vlsi circuits comprises a two - pass diagnostic method for testing a circuit wherein a first pass comprises a conventional test flow wherein an atpg tool generates a set of test patterns and identifies possible faulty nets within the circuit . a second pass focuses on a designated critical subset of the circuit extracted using a method for extracting a subset for failure diagnosis of the tested circuit . a second pass utilizes an extraction algorithm which extracts one or more critical subsets of the circuit in order to obtain more accurate failure diagnosis .
6Physics
fastener systems for securing an object to the surface of structure , and methods for forming the same . shafts of fasteners have threaded ends which are to be embedded in holes formed in the structure and which are filled with a securing agent . for greater pull - out resistance the holes can be enlarged at their internal ends , either by molding or by breaking out the walls of the hole ends with a special tool . a lubricant coating the inserted shaft end permits withdrawal of the fastener shafts . in one embodiment , the external end and the internal end of the shaft are reversely threaded . a cap nut on the external end has a compressible pellet therein . initial threading downward of the cap nut tightens the nut more securely against the secured object , and further turning unthreads the fastener . a fixed head embodiment carries a cap at its internal end to prevent hardening securing agent from filling in under the shaft so that the shaft can be threaded deeper into the hole when the securing agent hardens .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
this is a new technique of producing high energy x - rays for radiation therapy at a patient &# 39 ; s level . the dose delivery system uses a linear accelerator with no flattening filter . the technique improves patient radiation therapy by reducing radiation scattered to surrounding normal tissue and reducing electron contamination . it increases dose rate to shorten treatment time . the flattening filter reduces the efficiency of the beam by reducing the fluence and increasing scattered radiation . this technique involves removal of the flattening filter . it uses inverse planning to shape the dose distribution .
6Physics
a highly integrated electrical module is specified which comprises a filter circuit and a balun circuit . the space requirement is reduced by circuit components of the balun circuit being arranged at least in part on an inner side of the housing of the filter circuit .
7Electricity
a jam - proof , high pressure , check - valved input fitting comprising a travel limiting cage for controlling its internal valve spring system to prevent spring bending and cylinderization . a terminal engageably by a high pressure grease source leads to an internal tubular flow passageway comprising axially aligned inlets and outlets separated by a valve seat . a ball valve which contacts the valve seat to control fluid flow is biased by a spring coaxially seated within the upwardly projecting castellated end of the cage . the cage includes symmetrical , radially spaced apart legs and a plurality of relief orifices in the form of radially spaced apart slots defined between adjacent feet . the relief orifices establish fluid flow communication between the outside of the cage and its interior . when compressed downwardly against yieldable spring pressure , the ball is stopped by the cage before the spring can cylinderize . even when the ball valve is compressed against the cage by several thousand pounds of pressurem a blocking seal against the cage cannot be formed by the ball , since the relief slots provide an effective bypass .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
disclosed is a process for the synthesis of 1 , 1 , 2 , 3 - tetrachloropropene using 1 , 1 , 3 - trichloropropene and / or 3 , 3 , 3 - trichloropropene and cl 2 gas as the reactants , wherein the process takes place in a single reactor system . before this invention , hcc - 1230xa was made in a two - step process using hcc - 1240za / hcc - 1240zf and cl 2 gas , and the processing was conducted using two separate reactors .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
conventionally , semiconductor devices wherein a flexible sheet with a conductive pattern was employed as a supporting substrate , a semiconductor element was mounted thereon , and the ensemble was molded have been developed . in this case , problems occur that a multilayer wiring structure cannot be formed and warping of the insulating resin sheet in the manufacturing process is prominent . in order to solve these problems , a laminated plate in which a thin first conductive film and a thick second conductive film have been laminated via a third conductive film is used . in a step for forming a conductive wiring layer by etching the first conductive film , etching depth can be controlled by stopping etching at the third conductive film . accordingly , forming the first conductive film to be thin makes it possible to form the conductive wiring layer into a fine pattern .
7Electricity
a semi - permanent walkway construction comprising multiple sections of walkway decking configured to be longitudinally connected by rail and splicer structure on lower surfaces of the decking . the rail and splicer structure is generally u - shaped and mates in a male / female fashion , with the rails downward - facing , and the splicers upward - facing with perforated bottom walls so that the rail and splicer structure buries itself in soft terrain to anchor the joined walkway sections . in a further form , a junction rail is provided to create a welding shelf to connect walkway sections in lateral and parallel configurations in addition to the longitudinal configuration provided by the rails and splicers .
4Fixed Constructions
a nurse distribution system provides dual capabilities for planting different seed varieties from a single planting mechanism . the air cart carries two tanks in which different seed varieties can be placed . the nurse mechanism selectively distributes seed from one tank to the on - row singulation meters , yet can switch to the seed in the second tank to correspond to different soil conditions encountered by the planting mechanism . the planting mechanism carries a first line from the first tank to the nurse receiver and a parallel second line from the second tank to the same nurse receiver . by keeping the nurse receiver as small as possible , thus having a small seed reservoir , the seed variety selection can be switched from one tank to the other in an effective manner .
0Human Necessities
a process for fabricating mosfet devices , using a local interconnect structure , and silicon nitride capped , self - aligned contact openings , has been developed . the process features the creation of self - aligned contact openings , exposing specific source and drain regions . after deposition of a composite insulator layer , a second opening is formed in the composite insulator layer , again exposing various elements including the previously opened , specific source and drain regions . the formation of a local interconnect structure , filling the second opening , contacts , as well as interconnects , the specific source and drain regions .
7Electricity
a water housing having a water inlet cavity , a faucet cavity and a shower connection . a stem with a control head is slideable between the shower connection , the water inlet cavity and the faucet cavity . the stem control head has a set of two lower water passages and a set of two upper water passages which respectively control flow of water into the shower connection and the faucet cavity , depending on their vertical orientation . the upper end of the stem is stabilized by a sleeve cover , which also serves to support and guide a handle . the handle is pulled straight up and down , but can also be snapped in place by means of a spring - loaded steel ball and a concavity on the stem .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a ridge vent for tile roofs . the vent includes first and second sub - flashing portions for spanning air gaps provided between the upper reaches of a roof deck and below a centrally located ridge beam . a plurality of ventilation apertures are provided in each of the sub - flashing portions . a top cap flashing is provided for attachment above the ridge beam . included in the top cap flashing are a plurality of ventilation apertures defined by edge wall portions . a tile roof is provided , of the flat , low profile undulating , or of the s - tile type . tiles are provided in rows up to the edge of the sub - flashing . the gap between the top of the tiles and the bottom of the top cap flashing is preferably provided with a weathertight seal . ridge cap tiles are provided in conventional stacked fashion running along above the top cap flashing . as a result , a generally triangular ventilation gap is provided along and below the lateral edges of the ridge cap tile , which allows air to enter and leave the attic space below the tile roof , while providing high resistance to wind blown water .
4Fixed Constructions
distortion models consisting of two forward and backward reciprocating planes that let a corrected image correspond to an uncorrected image for each scanning direction are constituted to let an uncorrected satellite image scanned by a reciprocating scanning sensor with scanning overlap or scanning underlap correspond to a corrected image after distortion correction , by means of a continuous mapping function on a 1 : 1 basis . it is determined whether each point on the corrected image is a point on an overlapping scan or on an underlapping scan or on a normal scan from the existence of a real point on the distortion models .
6Physics
a projection display device includes : a projection portion which enlarges and projects the light modulated by a imager portion ; a control circuit ; and a main body cabinet . the projection portion is formed by a projection lens portion into which the light from the imager portion is entered and a mirror portion which reflects the light having passed through the projection lens portion and lets the light travel toward a projection plane . the mirror portion is disposed so as to be shifted from an optical axis of the projection lens portion in a direction opposite to a direction in which the incident light from the projection lens portion is turned back . the control circuit portion is disposed in a space which is produced between the projection lens portion and the main body cabinet by a position gap between the projection lens portion and the mirror portion .
6Physics
a method of extracting recovering oil from vegetable material in which oil bearing material is heated and subjected to sonication at least one frequency above 400 khz , removing a first yield of oil by decanting and subjecting the retained material to centrifugal separation to separate out a second yield of oil . preferably the raw vegetable material is passed through a screw press and the obtained material is heated and subjected to the ultrasonic treatment and then allowed to settle for a predetermined period before decanting the oil layer . preferably two frequencies above 400 khz are used , one below 1 mhz and the second from 1 mhz . there are many potential transducers arrangements possible for producing standing waves .
0Human Necessities
a method , an apparatus and a computer program product are disclosed . the method includes determining a current working state and configuration of a device , detecting information , controlling the device to a second working state , and configuring the device . the apparatus includes a housing and a processor that determines a current working state and configuration , detects information , controls the apparatus to a second working state , and configures the apparatus . the computer program product includes code to perform determination of a current working state and configuration , detection of information , control of the device to adjust to a second working state , and configuration of the device .
6Physics
a training device for golfers to aid the golfer in developing a consistent and properly oriented golf club swing . a plurality of cantilever supported feelers of a flexible nature are so mounted on a ring mounted on a column support that the free end of the feeler elements are located in a predetermined position to the golfer whereby departure of the golf club path of movement from the proper path will cause the golf club shaft to engage a feeler free end and indicate to the golfer correction is required .
0Human Necessities
the present invention is directed to the synthesis of 2 - chloro - cis -- 9a -] dibenzofuran - 4 - carboxylic acid by an intramolecular heck stereospecific synthesis substantially free of undesirable 8 - chloro - 2 , 6 - methano - 2h - 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 - tetrahydro - 1 - benzoxocin - 10 - carboxylic .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
the invention disclosed provides a method for preparing spherical - like encapsulated aminoglycosides which may be administered orally to a patient , and which retain antibacterial properties without significant degradation stomachically . the present invention also provides spherical - like encapsulated aminoglycosides and a method for introducing aminoglycosides into a patient by oral ingestion without significant degradation of bactericidal properties .
0Human Necessities
techniques for providing identity - enabled interfaces for deployment are presented . specifically , an agent of an enterprise infrastructure authenticates and acquires an agent identity for interacting with a cloud processing environment . once the agent is deployed in the cloud processing environment , enterprise policy can be enforced within the cloud processing environment on actions occurring within the cloud . the agent acts as an application programming interface between the enterprise and the cloud processing environment . the reverse is also achievable , where a cloud deploys an agent to the enterprise to deploy a cloud interface within the enterprise for policy enforcement .
7Electricity
provided is a method and system for displaying video from a plurality of video streams on a display . it includes an input interface for receiving video data from a plurality of video streams and transferring the video data to a frame controller in communication with a television display . the frame controller causes the video data from each of the plurality of different video streams to be displayed in a separate frame on the television display , and each frame occupying an area of the television display separate from an area occupied by any other frame . a system for displaying video from a plurality of video stream using the correct aspect ratio and resolution is also provided .
7Electricity
this invention provides monoclonal antibodies useful for the detection of phythiaceae infection of plants . hybridoma producing the antibodies as well as materials and kits for carrying out the detection of the organisms are also disclosed .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method and apparatus for reducing power consumption needed to refresh a memory may receive data having been encoded using data bus inversion , the dbi data having a first delta between a number of zeros for different cases between zero and a dbi maximum , balance code the dbi data to balance the number of zeros across the dbi data , and output data having a number of zeros for different cases between a minimum number greater than zero and less than or equal to the dbi maximum and a maximum number equal to the minimum number plus a second delta , the second delta being less than the first delta .
6Physics
a pressurized metered dose inhaler comprising a canister , said canister containing a liquid formulation comprising a pressurized liquid propellant and spherical hollow medicament particles of respirable size suspended therein . in preferred embodiments , the density of the particles is equivalent to that of the liquid propellant , such that uniform suspension formulation is formed .
0Human Necessities
a single channel wireless digital communication network has a cellular topology which includes a central unit controlling communications with a plurality of remote units in a star configuration . network access is synchronously controlled through a time division multiplexed cycle of variable total duration having an up - link phase of a variable number of fixed size time slots , each pre - assigned by reservation by a remote unit , and a down - link phase of a variable number of variable size slots which are adaptively utilized . the cu adaptively manages all slot assignments according to a variety of parameters . ru up - link slot reservations are confirmed by the cu in a variety of ways . during the up - link phase , ru &# 39 ; s which did not reserve a slot on the previous up - link cycle are temporarily suspended and are then polled or periodically tested for re - entry . a repeater unit having a back - to - back coupled ccu - tu pair operates as a minicell within the major cell where major cell coverage is not broad enough to reach all major cell tu &# 39 ; s .
7Electricity
the performance of traditional speech recognition systems decreases significantly with , larger domain size , scarce training data as well as under noisy environmental conditions . this invention mitigates these problems through the introduction of a novel predictive feature extraction method which combines linguistic and statistical information for representation of information embedded in a noisy source language . the predictive features are combined with text classifiers to map the noisy text to one of the semantically or functionally similar groups . the features used by the classifier can be syntactic , semantic , and statistical .
6Physics
the invention provides methods and apparatus for measuring the distribution of cluster ion sizes in a gas cluster ion beam and for determining the mass distribution and mass flow of cluster ions in a gcib processing system without necessitating the rejection of a portion of the beam through magnetic or electrostatic mass analysis . the invention uses time - of - flight measurement to estimate or monitor cluster ion size distribution either before or during processing of a workpiece . the measured information is displayed and incorporated in automated control of a gcib processing system .
7Electricity