Abstract: The invention includes a memory device supported by a semiconductor substrate and comprising in ascending order from the substrate: a floating gate, a dielectric material, a layer consisting essentially of tungsten nitride, a first mass consisting essentially of tungsten, and a second mass consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds. The invention includes a memory device having a floating gate and a dielectric material over the floating gate. The device has a mass consisting essentially of tungsten over the dielectric material, with the mass having a pair of opposing sidewalls. A pair of sidewall spacers are along the opposing sidewalls of the mass. The sidewall spacers comprise a first layer consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds and a second layer different from the first layer. The invention includes methods of making memory devices.

Abstract: A centrifugal separator provides for the discharge of solids by either an axial-motion scraper or a piston/extrusion assembly. The axial-motion scraper is used with hard-packed or friable solids, and includes an integral feed liquid accelerator and feed holes. The piston/extrusion assembly is used with pasty solids, and includes a piston extending into a separator bowl and having openings permitting fluid communication across the piston. After high-speed separation is complete, a centrate valve closes one end of the bowl, and the piston is moved axially in the bowl by an actuator. Accumulated solids are scraped from the sides of the bowl and extruded out of the piston openings for discharge from the bowl. A bowl suspension employs a spherical mounting structure and a short, stiff spindle. A spherical portion of a bearing housing is mounted in a spherical mounting region at one end of the separator, with a cylindrical portion of the bearing housing extending along the rotational axis.

Abstract: The invention includes a memory device supported by a semiconductor substrate and comprising in ascending order from the substrate: a floating gate, a dielectric material, a layer consisting essentially of tungsten nitride, a first mass consisting essentially of tungsten, and a second mass consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds. The invention includes a memory device having a floating gate and a dielectric material over the floating gate. The device has a mass consisting essentially of tungsten over the dielectric material, with the mass having a pair of opposing sidewalls. A pair of sidewall spacers are along the opposing sidewalls of the mass. The sidewall spacers comprise a first layer consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds and a second layer different from the first layer. The invention includes methods of making memory devices.

Abstract: The invention includes a memory device supported by a semiconductor substrate and comprising in ascending order from the substrate: a floating gate, a dielectric material, a layer consisting essentially of tungsten nitride, a first mass consisting essentially of tungsten, and a second mass consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds. The invention includes a memory device having a floating gate and a dielectric material over the floating gate. The device has a mass consisting essentially of tungsten over the dielectric material, with the mass having a pair of opposing sidewalls. A pair of sidewall spacers are along the opposing sidewalls of the mass. The sidewall spacers comprise a first layer consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds and a second layer different from the first layer. The invention includes methods of making memory devices.

Abstract: A die storing and organizing system comprises a holder for storing and organizing crimp dies, the holder having a first side and a second, opposite side. The system further comprises a plurality of apertures in the holder, each aperture extending from the first side to the second, opposite side; wherein each aperture is adapted to receive a die pin.

Abstract: The invention includes a method of making a programmable memory device. At least one floating gate layer is formed over a semiconductor substrate. A dielectric material is formed over the at least one floating gate layer, and a mass consisting essentially of W is formed over the dielectric material. The mass has a pair of opposing sidewalls. A first layer is formed over the mass and along the sidewalls of the mass, and a second layer is formed over the first layer. The second layer extends over the mass and along the sidewalls of the mass, and has a different composition than the first layer. After the second layer is formed, the first and second layers are anisotropically etched to form sidewall spacers extending along the sidewalls of the mass.

Abstract: The invention includes a memory device supported by a semiconductor substrate and comprising in ascending order from the substrate: a floating gate, a dielectric material, a layer consisting essentially of tungsten nitride, a first mass consisting essentially of tungsten, and a second mass consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds. The invention includes a memory device having a floating gate and a dielectric material over the floating gate. The device has a mass consisting essentially of tungsten over the dielectric material, with the mass having a pair of opposing sidewalls. A pair of sidewall spacers are along the opposing sidewalls of the mass. The sidewall spacers comprise a first layer consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds and a second layer different from the first layer. The invention includes methods of making memory devices.

Abstract: The invention includes a memory device supported by a semiconductor substrate and comprising in ascending order from the substrate: a floating gate, a dielectric material, a layer consisting essentially of tungsten nitride, a first mass consisting essentially of tungsten, and a second mass consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds. The invention includes a memory device having a floating gate and a dielectric material over the floating gate. The device has a mass consisting essentially of tungsten over the dielectric material, with the mass having a pair of opposing sidewalls. A pair of sidewall spacers are along the opposing sidewalls of the mass. The sidewall spacers comprise a first layer consisting essentially of one or more nitride compounds and a second layer different from the first layer. The invention includes methods of making memory devices.

Abstract: An aluminium alloy in the AA5XXX series has the composition: Si 0.10-0.25 %; Fe 0.18-0.30 %; Cu up to 0.5 %; Mn 0.4-0.7 %; Mg 3.0-3.5%; Cr up to 0.2%; and Ti up to 0.1%. Rolled and annealed sheet of the alloy is readily formed into shaped components for use in vehicles which components have good strength and resistance to stress corrosion cracking.

Abstract: Fabric softener compounds having the formula: [RC(O)]nN+(R1)mX− wherein each R in a compound is a C6-C22 hydrocarbyl group, preferably having an IV from about 70 to about 140 based upon the IV of the equivalent fatty acid, n is a number from 1 to three on the weight average in any mixture of compounds, each R1 in a compound is a C1-3 alkyl or hydroxy alkyl group, the total of n and the number of R1 groups that are hydroxyethyl groups equaling 3, n+m=4 and X is a softener compatible anion, preferably methyl sulfate, the compound, or mixtures of such compounds, having (a) either a Hunter “L” transmission of at least about 85, typically from about 85 to about 95, preferably from about 90 to about 95, more preferably above about 95, if possible, (b) only non-detectable levels, at the conditions of use, of odorous compounds selected from the group consisting of: isopropyl acetate, which should be, less than about 5, preferably less than about 3, and more preferably less

Abstract: A lubricant is provided which has a hardness in the range 0.1-10 N/mm at all temperatures in the range 15-40° C. The lubricant consists of at least one full ester of a glycol with a fatty acid, e.g. ethylene glycol dilaurate, optionally mixed with a minor amount of a fatty acid such as stearic acid, and/or a minor amount of a partial ester of a glycol with a fatty acid. The lubricant is useful in the production of press-formed components, and particularly in techniques for converting aluminium sheet to adhesively bonded aluminium structures.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the single particle detection of submicron structures such as biological molecules and viruses utilises and optically transparent substrate coated with a thin film of metal illuminated with an optical beam incident at or close to critical or SPR angle wherein part of the beam propagates along the metal surface defining a measurement zone from which submicron particles contained in a sample placed in contact with the metal film scatter light which can be detected in the far field by conventional photodetection systems. The apparatus can be configured in a flow cytometric of optical microscope configuration.

Abstract: Fabric softener compounds having the formula: [RC(O)]nN+(R1)mX−wherein each R in a compound is a C6-C22 hydrocarbyl group, preferably having an IV from about 70 to about 140 based upon the IV of the equivalent fatty acid, n is a number from 1 to three on the weight average in any mixture of compounds, each R1 in a compound is a C1-3 alkyl or hydroxy alkyl group, the total of n and the number of R1 groups that are hydroxyethyl groups equaling 3, n+m−4 and X is a softener compatible anion, preferably methyl sulfate, the compound or mixtures of such compounds, having (a) either a Hunter “L” transmission of at least about 85, typically from about 85 to about 95, preferably from about 90 to about 95, more preferably about 95, if possible, (b) only non-detectable levels, at the conditions of use, of odorous compounds selected from the group consisting of: isopropyl acetate, which should be less than about 5, preferably less than about 3, and more preferably less than abou

Abstract: The deflection unit has a yoke ring mounted on, and secured to, a coil assembly comprising deflection coils carried on a support. The yoke ring (22) is secured using a flow process in which the coil assembly is rotated about a vertical axis and flowable adhesive, e.g. polyurethane resin, is directed at one end (28) of the yoke ring such that the adhesive (30) flows over its outer surface (24) to its other end, forming a protective coating, and onto an adjacent part (20) of the coil assembly. The adhesive flows also over a substantial portion of the inner surface (23) of the yoke ring in the gap between the yoke ring and the coil assembly providing extensive bonding (32) between the yoke ring and the coil assembly which reduces unwanted noise effects from the unit in subsequent operation.

Abstract: A stair frame may be used to form a straight staircase, a spiral staircase, or a combination of the two. The stair frame includes an elongated angle having a leg and a back, the back cut into a plurality of independent back portions and the leg bent into a zigzag shape with alternating vertical and horizontal leg portions. A rail is fastened to the upper end of each vertical portion back and the forward end of each horizontal portion back to secure the angle into a sturdy frame which may be bent into a helical pattern. The horizontal leg portions serve the dual purpose of forming sturdy frame, and supporting one end of the staircase treads.

Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear compositions. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.

Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear compositions. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.

Abstract: A notebook computer which is controlled by a stylus executing gestures on the computer screen. The stylus and the computer include complementary electronic circuitry by which the proximity of the stylus tip to the computer is sensed. The proximity sensing is used to detect to approach of the stylus tip to the computer screen, and gestural commands are then entered on the screen by moving the stylus. The entry of a command is terminated by removing the stylus tip from proximity with the screen, which is detected by the computer, which then implements the command. Alternative methods of implementing the commands include time-outs and command termination buttons.

Abstract: Apparatus for optical analysis of particles such as biological cells utilizes twin beams passing through a common optical fibre to avoid problems of alignment. For scattering measurements, a narrower beam can be used to gate detection of a broader beam to avoid amiguities associated with off-axis particles. The twin beams can also be used for thermal lensing, fluorescence or other techniques. Different beam diameters can alternatively be achieved in a single beam by controlling the focal length of a beam focussing lens.