Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A container storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system. A palletizer is provided for forming a group of containers from the individual container storage and delivery system into a layer or a partial layer, and placing this layer or partial layer onto a pallet. A high speed pick station provides access for manual retrieval of high throughput case types from each storage location. An individual container placement station is also provided for placing individual containers onto a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets from the individual container storage and delivery system, the palletizer, the high speed pick station, and the individual container placement station.

Abstract: A container storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system. A palletizer is provided for forming a group of containers from the individual container storage and delivery system into a layer or a partial layer, and placing this layer or partial layer onto a pallet. A high speed pick station provides access for manual retrieval of high throughput case types from each storage location. An individual container placement station is also provided for placing individual containers onto a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets from the individual container storage and delivery system, the palletizer, the high speed pick station, and the individual container placement station.

Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of providing products to customers can include identifying order attributes from received orders for cases and identifying case attributes from inventory management data for cases specified in the orders. Cases can be associated with a pallet using the order attributes and the case attributes. For each case associated with the pallet, the case can be assigned a location within the pallet.

Abstract: An assembly verification test uses a sliding cart to transport work-in-process units from an assembly facility to a test area. The cart has a generally square frame with multiple vertical and horizontal frame members. The front end of the cart has wheels that engage the floor. The rearward end of the cart has wheels that are vertically offset from the front wheels and ride along a chassis of the test station that is located above the floor. The upper end of the cart has guide rails for slidably receiving work unit trays from assembly and offloading the trays to the test area. The wheels allow the cart to move laterally from side to side along the length of the test area so that the cart may be easily repositioned in front of any of the test slots.

Abstract: A system monitored operations test area utilizes a central feed spur to deliver assembled products to parallel rows of test stations on each of its sides. A pivotal, sliding lift gate is mounted to each side of the central spur and is movable between vertical and horizontal positions. The gate can be moved along the length of the spur as needed. When the lift gate is in place, the operator can slide a unit into a desired test slot across the horizontally disposed gate which spans the distance between the spur and the selected test station.

Abstract: A floor mounted sweeping suction inlet is provided with a door that carries a user-activated portion by which the door may be opened by contact from a foot. This makes it unnecessary for the householder to bend over to activate the vacuum-operated waste collection system. The vacuum source can be turned-on automatically by opening the door by the presence of a door-activated electrical switch. An adapter converts the floor-mounted vacuum opening to a standard circular opening for receiving a vacuum hose and wand.

Abstract: An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve testing device is provided in a configuration to be utilized with a variety of motor vehicles. The portable device is adaptable, through a collection of interchangeable wiring harnesses, for connection to a wide variety of vehicles of various manufacture. A plurality of independent EGR solenoids may be selectively operated and tested by the selective operation of a plurality of switches incorporated in the invention. Operation of the invention also provides visual feedback of the position of the EGR solenoid pintle. The invention is also equipped with external signal outputs for operating external test devices.

Abstract: A desiccant for semiconductor packaging which may be applied in liquid form consists essentially of approximately 60% by weight absolute ethyl alcohol, 25% by weight ethyl acetate, 5% by weight water, 5% by weight a source of boron, aluminum or phosphorus and 5% by weight of an organic silane having the structural formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 is a radical selected from the group consisting of H.sup.-, CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH.sup.-, CH.sub.3 O.sup.-, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O.sup.-, CH.sub.3 CO.sub.2 .sup.-, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 CO.sup.-, and C.sub.3 H.sub.7 O.sup.-, and R is a radical selected from the group consisting of CH.sub.3 O.sup.-, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 O.sup.-, C.sub.3 H.sub.7 O.sup.-, CH.sub.3 CO.sub.2.sup.-, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 CO.sub.2.sup.-, Si.sup.+, OH.sup.-, and O.sup.-. The sources of boron, aluminum, and phosphorus may be halides, oxides or nitrates. Also a process for incorporating the foregoing into semiconductor package and process for formulating the above solution.

Abstract: A process is described for the doping of semiconductors utilizing laser beam melting of the semiconductor surface in the presence of a dopant source. By selecting the laser wavelength to satisfy one of several criteria relating the semiconductor absorption coefficient and wafer thickness, or the dopant thickness and doping depth, the heating and melting are constrained to occur in a small local region near the surface where the laser beam impinges. Use of this invention to produce Zener diodes having abrupt doping profiles, as well as other device structures, is also discussed.

Abstract: Non-linear resistors for use as protective devices in electronic circuits. Compositions and methods are disclosed which enable the fabrication of non-linear resistors compatible with other electronic devices in monolithic form. The non-linear resistors disclosed also offer improvements over prior art devices as discrete components.