Abstract: A transistor having: a semiconductor; a first electrode in contact with the semiconductor; a second electrode in contact with the semiconductor; and a control electrode, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, for controlling a flow of carriers in a channel in the semiconductor between the first electrode and the second electrode. A first electric field is produced in the channel in response to an electrical voltage applied between the first electrode and the second electrode. A field plate, comprising a resistive material, is disposed over the channel. A voltage source is connected across portions of the resistive field plate material for producing second electric field across such portions of the resistor, such second electric field being coupled into the channel to modify one or more peaks of the first electric field in the channel.

Abstract: A transistor having: a semiconductor; a first electrode in contact with the semiconductor; a second electrode in contact with the semiconductor; and a control electrode, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, for controlling a flow of carriers in a channel in the semiconductor between. the first electrode and the second electrode. A first electric field is produced in the channel in response to an electrical voltage applied between the first electrode and the second electrode. A field plate, comprising a resistive material, is disposed over the channel. A voltage source is connected across portions of the resistive field plate material for producing second electric field across such portions of the resistor, such second electric field being coupled into the channel to modify one or more peaks of the first electric field in the channel.

Abstract: The pneumatic toy gun has a nozzle through which a soft ball travels. At one end of the nozzle there is an outlet from which the ball is expelled and at the other end there is an inlet for receipt of a stream of gas under pressure. A constriction such as fins or an annulus are mounted within the tube and function to inhibit the use of the gun to fire balls having a diameter smaller than that of balls which are intended to be shot from the toy gun.

Abstract: The pneumatic toy gun has a nozzle through which a soft ball travels. At one end of the nozzle there is an outlet from which the ball is expelled and at the other end there is an inlet for receipt of a stream of gas under pressure. A constriction such as fins or an annulus are mounted within the tube and function to inhibit the use of the gun to fire balls having a diameter smaller than that of balls which are intended to be shot from the toy gun.

Abstract: The pneumatic toy gun has a nozzle through which a soft ball travels. At one end of the nozzle there is an outlet from which the ball is expelled and at the other end there is an inlet for receipt of a stream of gas under pressure. Four or more fins are mounted within the tube and function to inhibit the use of the gun to fire balls having a diameter smaller than that of balls which are intended to be shot from the gun.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing osteoarthritis in a mammal is provided comprising the steps of obtaining a biological sample from the mammal; and quantifying in the sample the expression of at least one chondrocyte-specific gene or gene product, wherein a differential in expression of said gene or gene product in comparison with expression of said gene or gene product in a non-osteoarthritic mammal is indicative of osteoarthritis.

Abstract: The lamp includes an inflatable balloon-like enclosure composed of translucent or transparent material. When the lamp is not in use, the enclosure may be deflated and stowed within a receptacle which serves as a base for the lamp. The lamp is illuminated by a strip of one or more rings of light emitting diodes suspended within the enclosure. Alternatively. The lamp may be illuminated by incandescent or fluorescent bulbs or white or black halide lights suspended within the enclosure.