Abstract: A computer implemented method and system is provided for distributing aggregated financial instruments among counterparties. The counterparties' financial instrument positions are acquired along with risk measures. The financial instrument positions are weighted using the risk measures to obtain risk weighted positions. An aggregate risk is computed by aggregating the risk weighted positions of the financial instruments. A position risk is computed by aggregating the risk weighted positions of the counterparties. A financial instrument with highest aggregate risk is allocated to a counterparty with highest position risk based on predefined rules. The position risks are recomputed by aggregating the risk weighted positions modified due to the allocation. An unallocated financial instrument with highest aggregate risk is allocated to a counterparty with highest change in position risk after the recomputation.

Abstract: The invention is related to a rear view mirror assembly with a least two parts out of the group of part as: mirror frame, mirror base, mirror housing, mirror bezel, mirror glass, mirror lighting means, actuator, that must be connected during assembly process with at least one retention latch. This retention latch comprises a circular hood and a rectangular arm formed in a first part and to be inserted into an opening and shifted along a slot in a second part.

Abstract: An assembly for dissipating energy generated by a force applied to an article fixed to a ground surface, the assembly comprising at least one expandable member having a first part which is fastened to the ground surface, at least a second part fixed to said device, the expandable member including means to enable expansion along at least one dimension in response to an impact load applied to the article to which the member is attached; the expansion of the expandable member allowing dissipation of energy generated by a loading to the article; thereby restraining the device from complete separation from fastening said at least one bracket.

Abstract: The present invention generally comprises a system for FPD material storage and transport. The FPD system may contain environmental protection, material tracking and/or workstation loading capabilities. One of the components of the system includes a transportable, sealable container. Another component of the system includes a sealable load port against which a container is docked so that the substrates may be processed.

Abstract: The present invention is a wafer transfer system that transports individual wafers between chambers within an isolated environment. In one embodiment, a wafer is transported by a wafer shuttle that travel within a transport enclosure. The interior of the transport enclosure is isolated from the atmospheric conditions of the surrounding wafer fabrication facility. Thus, an individual wafer may be transported throughout the wafer fabrication facility without having to maintain a clean room environment for the entire facility. The wafer shuttle may be propelled by various technologies, such as, but not limited to, magnetic levitation or air bearings. The wafer shuttle may also transport more than one wafer simultaneously. The interior of the transport enclosure may also be under vacuum, gas-filled, or subject to filtered air.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for treatment of objects and the resulting products. The treatments are directed to improving friction, wear and service life. Methods may include decontaminating the surface being treated. The treated surface is texturized to better receive treatment materials jetted toward and impinged against the surface to release energy to form alloys. The jets may include carrier and/or impact particles to facilitate treatment and alloying. The materials may additionally infuse, diffuse, be captured by texture or folding or otherwise be incorporated in the substrate treatment area so as to form a skin which includes the treated surface and a subsurface zone which have the improved characteristics or other desired attributes. The treatments and apparatus therefor produce such alloying and incorporation of treatment materials without increasing the size of the object being treated.

Abstract: The present invention is a unified spine structure that EFEM components, such as a wafer handling robot and a SMIF pod advance assembly, may mount to. The frame includes multiple vertical struts that are mounted to an upper support member and a lower support member. Structurally tying the vertical struts to the support members creates a rigid body to support the EFEM components. The vertical struts also provide a common reference that the EFEM components may align with. This eliminates the need for each EFEM component to align with respect to each other. Thus, if one EFEM component is removed it will not affect the alignment and calibration of the remaining secured EFEM components. The unified frame also creates an isolated storage area for the SMIF pod door and the port door within the environment that is isolated from the outside ambient conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is a wafer engine for transporting wafers. The wafer engine includes a linear drive for moving the wafer along an x axis, a rotational drive for rotating the wafer about a theta axis, a linear drive for moving the wafer along a z axis, and a linear drive for moving the wafer along a radial axis. The linear drive for moving the wafer along a z axis is offset from the rotational drive. When the rotational drive rotates about the theta axis, both the z axis and radial axis drives are also rotated about the theta axis. Preferably, the linear drive for moving the wafer along a radial axis is a dual or rapid swap slide body mechanism having an upper and lower end effector. The slide body mechanism preferably also has means to align the wafer and perform various inspection and marking procedures.

Abstract: A retaining arrangement retains a key holder of a type having a tag suspended from a ring with the ring also holding at least one key. The retaining arrangement includes a panel. A plurality of slots is defined by the panel. Each slot is shaped and dimensioned to receive the tag of the key holder through it such that the key of the key holder lies on one side of the panel and the tag lies on an opposed, operatively outer side of the panel.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for safeguarding fab operators and workpieces such as semiconductor wafers from harm as a result of collision between an operator and a transport assembly for the workpieces as the workpieces are transported between tools and storage nests within a tool bay.

Abstract: A retaining arrangement (10) retains a key holder (20) of a type comprising a tag (24) suspended from a ring (22) with the ring (22) also holding at least one key (26). The retaining arrangement (10) includes a panel (12). A plurality of slots (14) is defined by the panel (12). Each slot (14) is shaped and dimensioned to receive the tag (24) of the key holder (20) through it such that the key (26) of the key holder (20) lies on one side of the panel (12) and the tag (24) lies on an opposed, operatively outer side of the panel (12).

Abstract: A wafer transport mechanism is disclosed capable of transferring workpiece cassettes between lot boxes and SMIF pods. The transport mechanism includes a frame having a first support platform on a first side of the frame for supporting a SMIF pod, and a second support platform on a second side of the frame for supporting a lot box. The frame further includes a carrier transfer mechanism which resides completely within the frame when in a home position. The transfer mechanism includes an arm and a gripper pivotally mounted to the arm. Once a SMIF pod and lot box are seated on their respective support platforms, the transfer mechanism transfers a cassette between the two containers.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for safeguarding fab operators and workpieces such as semiconductor wafers from harm as a result of collision between an operator and a transport assembly for the workpieces as the workpieces are transported between tools and storage nests within a tool bay.

Abstract: A wafer transport mechanism is disclosed capable of transferring workpiece cassettes between lot boxes and SMIF pods. The transport mechanism includes a frame having a first support platform on a first side of the frame for supporting a SMIF pod, and a second support platform on a second side of the frame for supporting a lot box. The frame further includes a carrier transfer mechanism which resides completely within the frame when in a home position. The transfer mechanism includes an arm and a gripper pivotally mounted to the arm. Once a SMIF pod and lot box are seated on their respective support platforms, the transfer mechanism transfers a cassette between the two containers.

Abstract: Conductive fibers of a combination of aramid and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) are disclosed having a strongly bonded metal coating applied by electroless plating. PVP increases adhesion of the fiber surface to the electroless plating. The preferred aramid is poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide).

Abstract: Conductive fibers of a combination of aramid and polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) are disclosed having a strongly bonded metal coating applied by electroless plating. PVP increases adhesion of the fiber surface to the electroless plating. The preferred aramid is poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide).

Abstract: A press-formed plastic coated paperboard tray is hermetically sealed by applying a hot melt or wax to indentations (e.g. relief depressions or wrinkles) formed in a flange of the tray at the corners of the tray. A film cover is then adhered to the tray over the flange and the hot melt or wax filling the indentations in the corner of the flange of the tray provides a hermetic seal for the interior of the tray and its contents, such as sterilized medical instruments, and precludes leakage of liquids housed within the tray.