Author: priorartbot

Exemplary embodiments provide materials and methods for forming a metal silicide layer andor an NMOS transistor. The pumping apparatus includes a pump having an inlet to receive a fluid and an outlet to exhaust the fluid, and the motor coupled to the pump to operate the pump. Each of the embodiments uses a method of optical design wherein certain portions or elements of the optical system are used for multiple purposes andor transmit certain paths of light transmission in multiple directions. The wireless device is operable to receive an incoming signal and to place an electric potential on the conductors so that various areas of the user’s body are stimulated and the user will receive notification of the incoming signal in a completely silent manner. The wireless device may further include a printed circuit board onto which the antenna is secured.

In some embodiments, a method of allowing navigation of a plurality of data elements residing within a category-tree database includes providing, on a single primary \u201cweb\u201d page, a distinct data element symbol for each data element and a distinct parent category symbol for each parent category in the category paths of the data elements. Associated apparatus is disclosed. First electrode sets are disposed on the first inner wall, and second electrode sets aligned with the first electrodes sets are disposed on the second inner wall. Users accessing the portal site are presented with options in a menu or other convenient format identifying the tools and services available, and are able to more rapidly complete circuit designs by having access to a wide variety of tools and services in a single locale. A device embodying features of the invention can include a sealing member at a location on a shaft of the device proximal to a treatment location therein to seal the passageway leading to the body cavity.

An object of the invention is to reduce the beam drift in which the orbit of the charged particle beam is deflected by a potential gradient generated by a nonuniform sample surface potential on a charged-particle-beam irradiation area surface, the nonuniform sample surface potential being generated by electrification made when observing an insulating-substance sample using a charged particle beam. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Prior to changing speed, the method may briefly remove a link signal or electrically isolate the network and the network interface to allow a peer to adapt to a new speed. The hierarchal social networking map is centrally located such that different collaboration types may utilize the hierarchal social networking map. The contactor units include conductive areas such as pads that are placed into contact with conductive terminals on devices under test. The method comprises the steps of generating a data stream including an identifier to be sent from a first to a second network switch, generating a number identifying one of the couplings from the identifier, and using the identified coupling for transfer of the data stream.

A stand alone flat bed scanner including a CPU, a removable storage medium, a control system displaying digital image and controls for controlling the mode of operation, degree of resolution, related parameters associated with generating, storing and displaying digital data. When receiving the transmission request, the terminal apparatus forwards as communication request to the host apparatus. The switch directs the connection to an enrollment module if the certificate does not correspond to the service provider’s required certificate, where the user can attempt to obtain the appropriate certificate from the enrollment module to ultimately access the targeted secure service. The devices and methods of the present invention are particularly suitable for microsurgery applications including ophthalmic or neurosurgical procedures. The leaf spring member is disposed so as to be in sliding contact with the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member and is configured to urge the inner peripheral surface of the tubular member outward in a radial direction of the tubular member.

One embodiment relates to a radar system. The long fibers include groups continuously extending between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines to form bridge-like portions and groups severed in two sections between each pair of the adjacent sealing lines so as to fluff upward on the base sheet. A chip is provided having a ground pin connected to the system ground terminal and an input pin for receiving the fault detection signal. One or more problem areas are defined within the physical network topology, where the one or more problem areas include locations where signal quality is degraded. The hit and miss match lines may be electrically isolated from one another, such that when one or more of the respective miss signals are asserted, current from the hit match line does not discharge through the miss match line. More particularly but not exclusively, it relates to compositions containing thaumatin having particular organoleptic properties, and to processes for their manufacture.

A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery according to the present invention is characterized by including a non-aqueous electrolyte which contains at least one of vinylene carbonate derivatives at a concentration of 1 wt % or less and at least one of cyclic sulfates at a concentration of 2 wt % or less. A data module associated with a vehicle can collect operation data relating to the gear operation of the vehicle. The apparatus further comprises a color data modification module which modifies the color data for the at least one second print engine based on an accumulated phase error for at least one second print engine, wherein the accumulated error is calculated based on calibration information for the at least one second print engine relative to the at least one first print engine. The separated color signals or the R and B signals are amplified by gain control circuits under the control of the correction signals supplied by a correction signal computing part, and then applied to a color-difference signal forming circuit which in turn produces color-difference signals and.

An implantable stent includes a plurality of elongate wires braided to form a hollow tubular structure having a tubular wall to define an interior surface and an exterior surface and having opposed open first and second ends, wherein the opposed open first and second ends are atraumatic ends The atraumatic ends of the stent are desirably free of any loose wire ends. The fluid cylinder has a cylinder housing and a piston. Each node can be electrically activated or deactivated via an electrical control input.

An approach to creating a semiconductor structure for a dielectric layer over a void area includes determining a location of a void area of the topographical semiconductor feature. When voltage is applied to electrodes 2a and 2b formed on an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface of a piezoelectric ceramic 1 wound like a coil, deformation occurs in such a direction that an inner circumferential side of the piezoelectric ceramic 1 wound like the coil is contracted, and an outer circumferential side is expanded. Thereby, the processes from the scanning of the document to the process executed for the scanned image can be automatically executed by selecting the associated icons, and the user operations are simplified and made easier. A third semiconductor die is disposed over the second semiconductor die. Any solids are collected at the bottom of the vacuum chamber as semi-dry or dry solids. The measurement part measures the cumulative period of time of at least one of high-level and low-level states of the input binary signal for a predetermined period of time after the polarity of the input binary signal is inverted.

An automatic gain controller for controlling gain values of an optical fiber amplifier. A sensor unit detects triggering of a flush water stream through the toilet bowl within the flushing water period t1-t2 at a time ts. The static scheduler is used in conjunction with a hardware description language circuit design, a virtual test bench, and simulation software. The retainer can sustain ample lubricant near the lips. 01 to 2 wt % of a fluoride-containing compound. The product dispenser may further include a vend interface unit to interact with a controller and consumers, whereby the consumer are able to place a demand on the vend interface unit, and await a dispensed filled product receptacle.

A refractory metal core for use in a casting system has a coating for providing oxidation resistance during shell fire and protection against reactiondissolution during casting. The operational temperature estimator estimates an estimated temperature of the electric motor. According to the present invention, the porous carbon support employed as the support for the catalyst has excellent conductivity and a high surface area, so that the loaded catalyst can be prepared with a smaller amount than that of the conventional carbon black.