Abstract: Disclosed are electrolyte compositions for depositing tin-copper alloys that are substantially free of lead. Also disclosed are methods of plating tin-copper alloys that are substantially free of lead on substrates and uses for such plated substrates.

Abstract: An improved method and system for analyzing a database for determining a recommended reorganization of a database. In one embodiment, the method involves receiving a list of database records to be analyzed. Each analyzed database record which meets certain criteria may be designated as “qualified”. Identifying information for each qualified database record may be added to a detail array. The qualified database record information may be aggregated based on information in the detail array. The process of aggregating the qualified database record information may include constructing additional arrays (e.g., a roll-up array and a results tracking array). A reorganization strategy may be recommended based on the aggregated qualified database record information. The recommended reorganization strategy may be for an amount (e.g., none, full, partial) of reorganization of the database and a method (e.g., off-line, concurrent, on-line) of reorganization of the database.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the use of copper electroplating compositions. Electroplating compositions of the invention contain an increased brightener concentration that can provide effective copper plate on difficult-to-plate aperture walls, including high aspect ratio, small diameter microvias.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying database record organization characteristics of IMS databases. In one embodiment, the method involves receiving information associated with a plurality of database records from an IMS database (e.g., information associated with ranges of database records). The database information may comprise information concerning database record organization characteristics. A working storage array may be built to consolidate the information associated with the plurality of database records. A plurality of view envelopes may be constructed. The plurality of view envelopes, along with a legend, may be graphically displayed on a display. User input may be received to request “inspection”, “identification”, “inspection/identification”, or “detailed inspection” of a selected view envelope.

Abstract: A method and system for analyzing the physical characteristics of database records, such as in IMS databases. The information obtained during this analysis may then be used to perform a more efficient reorganization or restructuring of the database. In one embodiment, the method involves tracing the database retrieval process to collect physical location information for each segment of each database record in an IMS database. The database retrieval process for each database record may begin at the root segment of the database record and traverse the child segments of the database record, preferably in hierarchical order, e.g. top to bottom, left to right. The database retrieval process identifies the segment code causing the first reference to a block and the number of segments retrieved from the block before fetching a new block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of electrodepositing metal onto a substrate, which comprises applying a pulsed periodic reverse current across the electrodes of a plating cell utilizing a peak reverse current density and peak forward current density; and varying the ratio of peak reverse current density to peak forward current density in periodic cycles to provide metal deposits of uniform thickness and appearance upon the substrate. The invention also relates to a process for improving the properties of an electrodeposit, particularly on substrates having uneven surfaces or apertures, by using programmed pulse periodic reverse current modulation. More particularly, it involves varying the anodic to cathodic current density ratio, in order to improve the surface uniformity appearance, grain structure and levelling of the deposit while maintaining high current density throwing power.

Abstract: Electrolyte compositions useful for forming gold coatings on nickel containing substrates are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of plating gold layers on nickel containing substrates.

Abstract: An enterprise data movement (EDM) system and method for more intelligently recording changes made to an IMS database. According to the present invention, when an application issues SETS/SETU and ROLS calls during the application's unit of work, the EDM system operates to create sub-units of work for identifying changes which correspond to the SETS/SETU and ROLS calls. This allows the EDM system to individually record or monitor the status of these changes, and either discard and/or commit the individual changes within that total application's unit of work, depending on the SETS/SETU and ROLS calls received.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of electrodepositing metal onto a substrate, which comprises applying a pulsed periodic reverse current across the electrodes of a plating cell utilizing a peak reverse current density and peak forward current density; and varying the ratio of peak reverse current density to peak forward current density in periodic cycles to provide metal deposits of uniform thickness and appearance upon the substrate. The invention also relates to a process for improving the properties of an electrodeposit, particularly on substrates having uneven surfaces or apertures, by using programmed pulse periodic reverse current modulation. More particularly, it involves varying the anodic to cathodic current density ratio, in order to improve the surface uniformity appearance, grain structure and levelling of the deposit while maintaining high current density throwing power.

Abstract: An Enterprise Data Movement (EDM) system and method for performing data move operations in an enterprise computing system with improved efficiency. Data move operations preferably use operations of an existing database utility, for example, one or more of an unload or load operation, wherein the utility is already required to be performed. In other words, according to the invention, data move operations preferably use the utilities in an opportunistic or parasitic fashion, when they are already being performed for other reasons, thereby providing a dual purpose operation and increased efficiency.

Abstract: A system and method for providing consistency of replicated data in a distributed enterprise computing system by maintaining and using edition level values for data objects in both source and target database systems. When the EDM method captures changes made to a source database, the EDM method operates to obtain an edition level value of the source database. The EDM method then creates and stores a change record comprising the captured changed data in a log, wherein the change record includes the edition level value of the source database to which the changes are being made. When a data propagation operation is initiated to one or more target computer systems, the EDM method operates to obtain an edition level value of each of the target computer systems. For each target computer system, the method operates to compare the edition level value comprised in the change record with the edition level value of the target computer system.

Abstract: An Enterprise Data Movement (EDM) system and method for performing bulk data move operations and changed data propagation operations in an enterprise computing system with improved efficiency. The present invention provides synergy of operations between a bulk data move operation and a changed data propagation, wherein the load process of a bulk data move operation and the apply process of a changed data propagation operation operate to communicate with each other to ensure proper operation and also to ensure that each of the bulk move and propagation operations do not interfere with each other. Thus, the present invention provides an improved and automated procedure for performing bulk move and changed data propagation operations which reduces the amount of time required by database administrators to monitor and/or perform tasks.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a dissolution vessel removably seated within an aluminum platen. The apparatus also includes an assembly for automatically measuring a desired volume of media, heating and degassing the volume of media and then dispensing the volume of media into the dissolution vessel. In addition, the apparatus includes a carousel having a plurality of compartments, the carousel being rotatably mounted on a stage, the stage being alignable with the vessel. According to one mode of operation, an open-top, cage-type basket is placed in one or more compartments of the carousel, each basket containing a tablet intended for dissolution. The apparatus additionally includes a shaft aligned with the vessel, the bottom end of the shaft being adapted to frictionally fit together with a basket.

Abstract: A pin-type double acting synchronizer clutch (10) is disclosed with improved pre-energizer spring assemblies (46 or 52). The spring assemblies each include at least two leaf springs 48 or 54 sandwiched between split pin members (44). Retainers (50 or 55) at opposite ends of the leafs prevent escape of the leafs from between the split pin members. In one embodiment the retainers (50) are formed separate of the leafs and in another embodiment the retainers (55) are integrally formed with the leafs (54) by an extension (54d,54e,54f) of one end of each leaf.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system having a vertical position register and a horizontal deflection controller to position an electron beam within a CRT used to project an image onto a photographic medium for printing. When data is being displayed on the CRT, the beam is positioned vertically to the desired color phosphor row and then swept across the face of the CRT while the data is used to modulate the beam. During retrace, the beam is stopped at the center of the CRT and displaced vertically to a home position while waiting for the next dot row of information. The home position is located above the center of the phosphor area so that no leakage occurs if the beam remains in the home position for extended periods. Furthermore, while in the home position at the center of the CRT, the horizontal deflection amplifier dissipates a minimum amount of power.

Abstract: A collapsed, pop-open and disposable debris collector formed of a semi-rigid blank the composition of which has a folded elastic memory, the collector forming interconnected rear abutment, side walls and a bottom, the side walls lapping the rear abutment wall in part in a collapsed configuration; permanent adhesive on the rear wall, securing a portion of the lapping side walls to the exterior of the rear abutment wall and spring-like foldable abutment retaining tabs projecting from each side wall, extensible upon setting up to engage the interior of the rear wall upon pop-opening of the collector from collapsed to pop-open utility configuration; the collector having an integral handle at the rear and a no-spill lip at the forward open end and pressure sensitive adhesive which is coextensive with the no-spill lip to coact therewith in the utility mode. The debris collector is readily adapted to stack packaging.

Abstract: A prepacked disposable animal litter and waste container in which one or more membranous bags are filled with an absorbent litter, each bag being contained within a substantially rigid fiberboard carton container, wherein said bags may be each successively exposed for utility. In use, the flaps of the container are opened and bent on fold lines such that the flaps are compressed against the sides of the container. Thereafter, the top wall of a bag is pulled tautly over the outside of the compressed flaps, thereby protecting both the interior and the exterior of the container from soiling. Together with the flaps of the container, the bags form a repository for urine and fecal matter. After the uppermost exposed bag is used, said bag becomes a disposal means for the contaminated litter and the user may discard the bags. Flaps of the container may extend the container sides vertically. Adhesive means secures the flaps, and one overlying bag top is adjusted and placed temporarily as required, in the use mode.

Abstract: Alkaline aqueous electrolytes for the electrodeposition of palladium comprising a soluble palladium compound, one or more complexing agents of an organic compound containing a heterocyclic ring having one or more nitrogen atoms in the ring position, at least one carboxyl group substituted on a ring carbon, and at least one hydroxyl or carbonyl oxygen attached to a ring carbon. The palladium compound and complexing agents are soluble in the electrolyte. Optionally, one or more soluble alloying metal compounds can be added to the electrolyte when palladium alloys are to be electrodeposited therefrom. Also, methods for formulating these electrolytes and for electrodepositing palladium or palladium alloys therefrom.

Abstract: A prepacked disposable animal litter and waste container in which plural layers of membranous bags are filled with an absorbent litter, each bag being contained within a substantially rigid fiberboard carton container, wherein bags may be each successively exposed for utility, following usage of an uppermost exposed bag, the bags, together with flaps of the container forming a repository for urine and fecal matter, and becomes a disposal means for the contaminated litter when the user may discard the bags. Flaps of the container extend the container sides vertically and together with the bags create an impermeable membranous cover for the container's interior and exterior in the use mode. Adhesive means secures the flaps, and one overlying bag top is adjusted and placed temporarily as required, in the use mode.

Abstract: A one-piece frame arm extender allows telephony terminal blocks to be mounted concurrently on a main distribution frame. The extender does not require any full assembly prior to being able to support itself.