Abstract: A method for transferring a monocrystalline, thin layer from a first substrate onto a second substrate involves epitaxial growth of a sandwich structure with a strained epitaxial layer buried below a monocrystalline thin layer, and lift-off and transfer of the monocrystalline thin layer with the cleaving controlled to happen within the buried strained layer in conjunction with the introduction of hydrogen.

Abstract: A system and method comprising RF tags, RFID readers, voice input devices, and voice recognition software may capture even characteristics associated with a workflow. Workflow characteristics, such as JobId, StationId and EventId may be stored in RF tags and may be captured along with a timestamp, when brought together in the close proximity of a RFID reader. Next node information may be captured to construct detailed workflow diagrams based upon a captured data. Quantity information, as well as other information, may be entered verbally and converted to computer readable form using voice recognition software.

Abstract: Systems and methods of electronically notarizing scanned documents may include an image capturing device that captures data from an original document provided by a user to obtain an electronic image of the original document that forms an electronic document. Systems and methods may also include a user identity verification device that obtains and verifies identity information of the user that provided the original document. Systems and methods may also include an electronic signing device that signs the electronic document with an electronic signature of the user and an electronic signature of the image forming apparatus. Systems and methods may also include a transmitting device that transmits the signed document to an electronic notary without further modification. Further, systems and methods may also include a transmitting device that transmits the signed electronic document to at least one of a server and a repository.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for pumping fluid. The apparatus includes a first pump defined by a first housing having a first primary shaft rotatably attached to a first gear set positioned internal to the first housing. The apparatus includes a second pump defined by a second housing having a second primary shaft rotatably attached to a second gear set positioned internal to the second housing. The first and second housings being connectible to one another. A shaft quick connect mechanism is provided to couple the first and second primary shafts to one another such that when the first and second pump housings are connected, the first primary shaft rotatingly drives the second primary shaft.

Abstract: A multilayer structure to form an active matrix display with single crystalline Si TFTs over a transmissive substrate. A light-emitting device is integrated with a single-crystalline Si layer over the light-transmitting substrate. The light generated by the light-emitting device is emitted from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsed flashlight preform having a generally planar foldable portion to form a flashlight body, said foldable portion having a main portion to form the sides of a flashlight body and two end portions adapted to serve as end pieces of a flashlight when assembled; a lamp means attached to one of said two end portions; at least one battery secured to said preform by a holder; said holder having external formations thereon to support said main portion between said end pieces when said flashlight is assembled.

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving run off water in shopping centers and the like includes an underground storage area from which the stored water percolates into the local aquifer or is pumped out, as desired or as required. Several embodiments of perimeter support structures are illustrated. In one embodiment, a retaining wall is used to support structural tee elements, and in another embodiment caissons are spaced apart and receive L-beams which in turn support structural tee elements. Other embodiments show full vertical walls and stepped walls. The tee elements may be used to support a parking area for vehicles or to provide support for other appropriate uses. An appropriate liner is secured to the perimeter support structure for holding the run off water.