Abstract: A multiwall bag with an easy open and recloseable feature is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a pinch bottom open mouth (PBOM) bag comprises a pinch closure at one end and a card tab for opening and reclosing the bag at an opposite open mouth end. The card includes a front wall and back wall with a three-ply label affixed to the back wall of the card and a tab which can be manipulated by a user for prying open the bag. The card is attached to a notch disposed horizontally along an inner ply of the bag. The notch is disposed parallel to the open end on an inner ply of the outer tube of the bag to make tearing away easier for a user of the bag. Additionally, gussets may be formed on the vertical sidewalls of the bag or on the bottom wall of the bag to make manufacture of the bag and filling of commodities easier.

Abstract: A modular duplex media handling system is installable for use with a print recording system having a simplex media handling system. During first side printing a media sheet is fed along a first media path in the simplex system from feed rollers to metering rollers and into a print zone. After first side printing and prior to releasing the media sheet, the metering rollers feed the media sheet back along the first media path to the feed rollers. The feed rollers in turn feed the media sheet completely into the duplex module where the media moves along a loop path (in effect flipping the media sheet). The media sheet then is fed back to the feed rollers and along the first media path for second side printing. A humidity sensor in the duplex module signals to the print recording system whether the duplex handling system is installed.

Abstract: A cutter device includes at least one stationary blade, which has a stationary blade cutting edge extending crosswise to a recording sheet. At least one movable blade moves in contact with the stationary blade cutting edge to cut the recording sheet. A stopper plate prevents the recording sheet from being moved by the movable blade while the movable blade cuts the recording sheet. In a preferred embodiment, the stopper plate is shiftable between a stopper position and a retracted position, and when in the stopper position, contacts a side edge of the recording sheet, and when in the retracted position, is away from the side edge.

Abstract: A reusable lift-liner and methods transport units of bulk cargo and dispose of an inner cargo-carrying container initially carried within the lift-liner. Via tilt-bed trucks the cargo is transported to a waste site. At the site an openable wall of the reusable lift-liner is opened, the bed is tilted, the inner container slides from the lift-liner and is dumped off the bed. The lift-liner stays on the bed, then is prepared for re-use. Openable wall configurations include releasble closures at corners adjacent to the openable wall. Holes through which strands are laced releasably close the openable wall. Flaps joined to transition sections attached to the walls cause tucks to form when the flaps are closed across the lift-liner. The transition sections also have the releasable closures. Cutting the strands allows the openable wall to open. The strands may be re-laced in the holes for re-use of the lift-liner.

Abstract: A nonmetallic pump for pumping molten metal includes a base with an impeller chamber, at least one molten metal inlet opening to the base, at least one molten metal outlet opening from the base, and an impeller connected to one end of a motor driven shaft and rotatable in the impeller chamber. The base includes an impeller opening in which the impeller is disposed and a wall extending so as to form a spiral-shaped opening around the impeller opening. An egress channel extends from the spiral-shaped opening toward the molten metal outlet opening.

Abstract: A composition that includes Sea Buckthorn Oil may be used as a cosmetic product, a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical product or a food product. The composition maintains its distinctive color, due to the use of Sea Buckthorn Oil, over time, even when exposed to oxygen and/or U.V. light. The color of Sea Buckthorn Oil is maintained by adding to the composition Sea Buckthorn Oil in an amount from 0.01 to 90% by weight and an antioxidant and/or a U.V. filter in an amount from 0.001 to 20% by weight.

Abstract: The conditioning performance of small particle size emulsified silicone in a surfactant-based shampoo composition can be significantly boosted by the inclusion in the shampoo composition of an amino functionalized silicone.

Abstract: Derivatized Arabinogalactan can be utilized in a variety of compositions to impart functionality without imparting negative rheological affects when the amount of the derivatized Arabinogalactan is increased in the composition. This is particularly important in the personal care industry, where it is desirable to have the flexibility to adjust the amount of derivatized Arabinogalactan depending upon the results it is desired to deliver to the user without negatively impacting the overall viscosity of the personal care composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treatment of mammalian skin conditions where stimulated connective tissue synthesis is beneficial, comprising treating skin in need of such treatment with a safe and effective amount of 17-&agr;-estradiol.

Abstract: A lipid or other hydrophobic or amphiphilic compound (collectively referred to herein as “hydrophobic compounds”) is integrated into a polymeric matrix for drug delivery to alter drug release kinetics. In embodiments where the drug is water soluble, the drug is released over longer periods of time as compared to release from the polymeric matrix not incorporating the hydrophobic compound into the polymeric material. In contrast to methods in which a surfactant or lipid is added as an excipient, the hydrophobic compound is actually integrated into the polymeric matrix, thereby modifying the diffusion of water into the microparticle and diffusion of solubilized drug out of the matrix. The integrated hydrophobic compound also prolongs degradation of hydrolytically unstable polymers forming the matrix, further delaying release of encapsulated drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which is substantially free of unpleasant tastes and orally administrable which comprises:

Abstract: This invention provides therapeutic compositions and combinations for the protection, treatment and repair of liver tissue. The invention relates to novel compositions and combinations comprising two or more compounds selected from the group consisting of S-adenosylmethionine, L-ergothioneine, and a substance selected from the group consisting of constituents of Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), silymarin and active components of silymarin, whether naturally, synthetically, or semi-synthetically derived, and to methods of preventing and treating liver disease and of repairing damaged liver tissue. The invention also provides a method of administering these compositions and combinations to humans or animals in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a calcium channel antagonist effective as a single substance for attaining dual purposes of inhibiting secretion of parathyroid hormones and of promoting absorption and utilization of calcium in human body as well as a process for preparing the calcium channel antagonist. According to the present invention, the calcium channel antagonist is prepared by baking a calciferous material of plant origin at a temperature of 500-1000° C. under reduce pressure or vacuum and extracting the baked material with and acidic substance. The calcium channel antagonist may be incorporated with a conventional calcium preparations to enhance bioavailability of calcium.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting an increase in, or lowering, a blood sugar level, which comprises, as a main component, a concentrate of a hot water or alcohol extract of leaves of Lagerstroemia Speciosa, Linn. or Pers. and has an corosolic acid content of 0.01 to 15 mg per 100 mg of the concentrate, and a method of inhibiting an increase in, or lowering, a blood sugar level by oral administration of the composition.

Abstract: A highly efficient sulfide catalyst for reducing sulfur dioxide to elemental sulfur, which maximizes the selectivity of elemental sulfur over byproducts and has a high conversion efficiency. Various feed stream contaminants, such as water vapor are well tolerated. Additionally, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, or hydrogen sulfides can be employed as the reducing gases while maintaining high conversion efficiency. This allows a much wider range of uses and higher level of feed stream contaminants than prior art catalysts.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for increasing a deposition rate of dielectric films deposited on a substrate for a given temperature while providing the same with good step coverage and gap-fill properties. This is achieved by employing bistertiarybutylaminesilane as a silicon source to react with an oxidizing agent to form a dielectric film on a substrate that includes silicon.

Abstract: In this impurity eliminating apparatus, a mounting stand on which a wafer is mounted and a casing which confronts the mounting stand are provided in a container. A lower face of the casing consists of quartz glass. Inside the casing, an irradiating body for irradiating ultraviolet rays toward the wafer on the mounting stand is provided. The casing is full of inactive gas atmosphere supplied from an inactive gas supply pipe. The atmosphere above the wafer is exhausted from one side by an exhauster. Following the treatment by the impurity eliminating apparatus with the above structure, coating treatment with a treatment solution for forming a SOG film is performed. Thus, organic substances on the surface of the wafer is eliminated to form the SOG film.

Abstract: On a sheet of plastic material or plate of glass, transparent or translucent, colored or otherwise, decorations in paint or plastic material, in the form of lenticular dots or flat dots or lines are applied by means of a “cliché” provided with conical points or ridge shapes, previously immersed in a paint or plastic and then applied to the sheet or plate. A plurality of sheets thus decorated can be assembled with or without distance pieces and set in a frame, to form a decorative panel.

Abstract: A bale of decorative grass comprising a quantity of strands of decorative grass compressed into a single bale of decorative grass having a weight in a range of 400 to 800 pounds and means for removably securing the strands of decorative grass in the bale.

Abstract: Plastic film packaging for containing an article. The packaging includes a continuous, tear-resistant film and a tearable tape strip. The film is formable to define an enclosed region for containing an article. The tearable tape strip is secured to the film. In this regard, the tearable tape strip is configured to controllably tear an opening through the film for accessing the enclosed region upon tearing of the tearable tape strip. By providing a continuous, tear-resistant film, the packaging is available to safely contain a wide variety of different articles, while withstanding the rigors of most shipping and handling environments. Further, the tearable tape strip allows an end user to easily open the packaging. In one preferred embodiment, a single tearable tape strip is provided and is formed as an internally tearable, reinforced strapping tape adhered to an inner surface of the film.

Abstract: A bristle sub-assembly includes first and second base strings and a plurality of polymeric monofilaments connected to and extending between the first and second base strings. The polymeric monofilaments form a first arched row when the first and second base strings are brought together. Several types and configurations of brushes are made using either arched bristles or combinations of arched and straight bristles.

Abstract: A resin-coated metal sheet in which at least one surface is overlaid by a paint layer E, a modified olefin resin layer D of 5 to 100 microns thickness, a pattern or/and solid decorative layer C, an adhesive layer B, and a transparent polyester resin film A of 5 to 10 microns thickness. The modified polyolefin resin layer provided between the transparent polyester resin film and the metal sheet has excellent adhesiveness against the decorative layer, the paint layer and the polyesters resin film so that delamination of the resin-coated metal sheet does not occur even in the case in which the resin-coated metal sheet is formed under severe conditions such as deep drawing. The modified polyolefin layer absorbs any unevenness of the component layers so that the resin-coated metal sheet exhibits excellent reflectivity.

Abstract: A magneto-optical recording medium capable of perfectly masking a mark adjacent to a mark to be reproduced to thereby improve a reproduction output. The magneto-optical recording medium includes a transparent substrate, a magnetic reproducing layer laminated on the transparent substrate, a nonmagnetic intermediate layer laminated on the magnetic reproducing layer, and a magnetic recording layer laminated on the nonmagnetic intermediate layer. The reproducing layer has an easy direction of magnetization in a plane at room temperature, and has an easy direction of magnetization perpendicular to a film surface at a given temperature or higher. The nonmagnetic intermediate layer is thin enough to allow magnetostatic bond between the recording layer and the reproducing layer at the given temperature or higher.

Abstract: The present invention relates a high-temperature Ni-MH battery and the method for making the same. By adding a titanium additive in the anode materials at an amount of 0.1-15.0 % (weight), based on the weight of the active spherical nickel hydroxide, the high-temperature charging efficiency of the Ni-MH battery can be greatly improved. The charging efficiency of the Ni-MH battery of the present invention can reach 95% at a temperature higher than 50° C. The Ni-MH battery of the present Invention can be used at a temperature of 50° C. or higher.

Abstract: This invention pertains to separators for electrochemical cells which comprise (i) two microporous pseudo-boehmite layers and (ii) a protective coating layer comprising a polymer interposed between the microporous pseudo-boehmite layers; electrolyte elements comprising such separators; electrical current producing cells comprising such separators; and methods of making such separators, electrolyte elements and cells.

Abstract: A dental implant that reduces the potential for stress shielding. The dental implant utilizes an implant body that includes a metallic core and a shell disposed about the metallic core. The shell is made from a material that has a lower modulus of elasticity than the metallic core. The metallic core also is connected to a mounting end to which a prosthetic tooth may ultimately be attached.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for rapid, continuous flow histological processing of tissues is disclosed. The steps of fixation, dehydration, clearing and impregnation are performed in less than one hour; this allows a pathologist to evaluate samples shortly after receipt, perhaps while the patient is still in the operating room. Rapid and continuous processing is accomplished by decreasing the thickness of tissue sections, use of non-aqueous solutions composed of admixtures of solutions, solution exchange at elevated temperature and with agitation, and impregnation under vacuum pressure. The patient in surgery is thus provided with point-of-care surgical pathology.

Abstract: A method for culturing a recombinant host cell comprising: determining a polypeptide factor for a polypeptide factor-dependent host cell; transforming said host cell with nucleic acid encoding said polypeptide factor; transforming the host cell with nucleic acid encoding a desired protein; and, culturing the transformed host cells in a medium lacking the polypeptide factor.

Abstract: A multi-chip module (MCM) that fails testing after its assembly is repaired by generating a wire-bonding solution for a repair die during testing, storing the repair solution in a computer system in association with a unique ID code read from the MCM, and then using the repair solution at a wire-bonding station to correctly bond out a repair die for the MCM. The use of a stored repair solution at the wire-bonding station eliminates the need for a human operator to manually select the repair solution, and thus reduces the opportunity for error while shortening the length of time it takes to complete the repair process.

Abstract: It is arranged such that the least common multiple of two numbers m and n of which one is prime to the other, is made as large as possible where the number m is the rotational speed (rpm) of a platen with a polishing pad affixed thereto and the number n is the rotational speed (rpm) of a carrier with a wafer mounted thereon. As a result of such arrangement, it is not until the platen completes m revolutions that a point on the polishing pad that comes into contact with a fixed point on the wafer returns to the original contact point with the fixed point at the start of polishing, and the resulting trajectory is therefore spread uniformly over the polishing pad.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling light includes a non-transparent surface for blocking incident light, an array of first lenses for focusing the incident light upon the non-transparent surface, an array of shutters corresponding to the array of first lenses and positioned on the non-transparent surface for controlling passage of the incident light through the non-transparent surface, and an array of second lenses corresponding to the array of shutters for collimating the incident light passing through the shutters. The shutters are separated from the first lenses by a distance equal to a focal distance of the first lenses such that the incident light is focused by the first lenses onto the shutters. As such, the shutters may be opened and closed to control the intensity of the incident light passing therethrough.

Abstract: A container capacitor having an elongated storage electrode for enhanced capacitance in a dynamic random access memory circuit. The electrode is preferably twice the length of the typical cell and may be coated with hemispherical-grain polysilicon to further increase the surface area of the electrode.

Abstract: Semiconductor capacitor constructions, DRAM cell constructions, methods of forming semiconductor capacitor constructions, methods of forming DRAM cell constructions, and integrated circuits incorporating capacitor structures and DRAM cell structures are encompassed by the invention. The invention includes a method comprising: a) forming an opening within an insulative layer and over a node location; b) forming a spacer within the opening to narrow the opening, the spacer having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface forming a periphery of the narrowed opening; c) removing a portion of the insulative layer from proximate the outer surface to expose at least a portion of the outer surface; d) forming a storage node layer in electrical connection with the node location, extending along the spacer inner surface, and extending along the exposed spacer outer surface; and e) forming a dielectric layer and a cell plate layer operatively proximate the storage node layer.

Abstract: The invention encompasses methods of forming individual silicon-on-insulator layers having varying thicknesses within the individual layers. The invention also encompasses methods of forming transistor devices from silicon-on-insulator layers. Additionally, the invention encompasses semiconductor devices and assemblies utilizing silicon-on-insulator layers. The invention includes a method comprising: a) providing a substrate; b) providing an insulator layer over the substrate; c) providing a semiconductive layer over the insulator layer, the semiconductive layer having a first portion and a second portion; d) forming a depletion region within the semiconductive layer and proximate the insulator layer, the depletion region having a different thickness in the first portion than in the second portion; and f) etching the semiconductive layer to about the depletion region.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip (10) includes a substrate (12), a plurality of transistors (16) provided in the substrate (12), a circuit pattern (14) provided on a top surface of the substrate (12) and a metal layer (42) comprising at least two metals in substantially eutectic proportions provided on a bottom surface of the substrate, the bottom surface of the metal layer (42) being exposed. The integrated circuit chip (10) can be attached to a farther substrate, e.g., a housing, using automated attachment techniques. The chip (10) can be attached to the housing by picking up the integrated circuit chip (10) with the metal layer (42) provided on the bottom surface thereof and placing the integrated circuit chip (10) onto a housing so the bottom surface of the integrated circuit chip (10) faces the housing with the metal layer (42) there between; and then heating the metal layer (42) to a temperature above its eutectic temperature to melt the metal layer and attach the integrated circuit chip (10) to the housing.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device having an excellent metallization is provided. The method includes the steps of a) providing a semiconductor substrate, b) forming a conductive layer on the semiconductor substrate, c) forming a dielectric layer on the conductive layer, d) forming a titanium nitride layer directly on the dielectric layer without contacting the conductive layer, and e) patternizing the titanium nitride layer, the dielectric layer and the conductive layer, wherein the dielectric layer is used for avoiding spontaneous electrochemical reaction between the titanium nitride layer and the conductive layer.

Abstract: An improvement to chemical-mechanical polishing. The improvement includes using a buffing pad having a geometrically optimized shape along with optimizing the buff head diameter, offset O and overlay L. In one embodiment, the buffing pad is smaller than the buff head and is mounted eccentrically. In another embodiment, the buffing pad has a generally square outer shape. In another embodiment, the buff pad is circular and is the same size as the circular buff head. In another embodiment, the buffing pad has at least three radially extending arms. The optimal configuration is determined iteratively for a selected process by changing the buffing pad shape, buff head diameter, the offset and the overlay. For example, increasing the offset generally tends to increase the removal rate toward the edge of the wafer. Increasing the overlap generally tends to increase the removal rate toward the center of the wafer.

Abstract: A connection structure comprises a first structure (1) includes a first window (9), a plurality of first circuit members (2) disposed in the first structure (1), the first circuit members (2) having first connection portions (3) exposed at the first window (9) of the first structure (1), a second structure (4) including a second window (11), a plurality of second circuit members (5) disposed in the second structure (4), the second circuit members (5) having second connection portions (6) exposed at the second window (11) of the second structure (4). An arrangement of the first connection portions (3) is different from an arrangement of the second connection portions (6). The connection structure further comprises a connector (7A) including a plurality of terminals (21) that electrically connect the first connection portions (3) with the second connection portions (6) and have first contact portions (30) and second contact portions (31).

Abstract: A switch-equipped coaxial connector comprises an insulating housing consisting of a plurality of insulating housing sections. The connector further comprises a pair of switching members provided in any each of the insulating housing sections and electrically connected to each other when the insulating housing sections are assembled into one body. One of the switching members is separated from the other of the switching members and brought into contact with a mating pin when a mating connector is inserted into an elongated cavity of the coaxial connector.

Abstract: A fiber glass mat adapted to reinforce thermoplastic polymeric molding material is provided with improved flow properties in the molding process without sacrificing strength and without unduly increasing loft of the mat. The improvement is achieved by needling the mat from both sides with the number of needle punches per unit area on one side being greater than that on the opposite side.

Abstract: Manufacturing steps for a cathode ray tube or a glass bulb for the cathode ray tube are controlled in such a manner that a two-dimensional matrix code 3 comprised of a plurality of dots is marked by laser in an outer side surface of a glass bulb 1, 5, the two-dimensional matrix code 3 containing the information which can identify individually glass bulbs, and the manufacturing steps are conducted by using a computer and the particulars specified by the serial information.

Abstract: A method of grinding the edge of a disc uses a grinding machine having mounted thereon a grooved grinding wheel, in which the groove is formed in situ using a forming wheel also mounted on the grinding machine. After a workpiece has been ground or after a succession of workpieces have been ground, re-engaging the grinding wheel and the forming wheel with the grinding wheel remaining in situ, to re-form the groove in the grinding wheel to correct for wear.

Abstract: The sanding sponge primarily is used for sanding finished dry wall. The sanding sponge is made from a cellular foam material in the shape of a right prism in which the bases have the shape of an isosceles trapezoid. The sanding sponge has an abrasive coating on the bottom surface and the two lateral surfaces, and a layer of hook and loop fastening material adhesively attached to the top surface. The sanding sponge is part of a kit including a hand sander base and a pole sander head. The hand sander base has a plate with a handle on the top surface and a layer of hook and loop fastening material on the bottom surface for removably attaching the sanding sponge. The pole sander head has a plate with a universal joint attached to the top surface and a layer of hook and loop fastening material on the bottom surface.

Abstract: A radio transmitter comprises a data burst randomizer for determining a transmission rate corresponding to a voice signal, an IF synthesizer for generating an IF signal for modulating the voice signal, a modulator for modulating the voice signal on the basis of the IF signal, a main synthesizer for generating an RF signal for frequency conversion, a frequency converter for subjecting the modulated signal to frequency conversion based on the RF signal, and amplifiers for amplifying and outputting the modulated signal. Power is supplied at least to the IF synthesizer, the modulator and the frequency converter at timings based on the determined transmission rate, and also based on periods required for settling the IF synthesizer and the main synthesizer. By virtue of this structure, more reliable reduction of current consumption can be achieved, while securing stable operations of the synthesizers.

Abstract: A portable cellular phone system is provided, wherein matched sets of algorithmically generated communication units are generated, each defining an increment of authorized communication. One set is stored on a system server, i.e. a service provider, and the pre-paid set is available for use within a portable cellular phone. The portable cellular phone, which is normally non-activated, automatically contacts the system server upon selective activation by the user, to initiate a call (outgoing or incoming). A voice recognition system allows the user to place calls and/or receive calls. During a call, the portable cellular phone and the system server allow authorized access to communication, while the communication units are decremented at the system server and at the portable cellular phone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved multi-layer golf ball comprising a core, an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer. The inner cover layer is comprised of a high acid ionomer or ionomer blend which may or may not include a filler such as zinc-stearate. The outer cover layer is comprised of a soft, very low modulus ionomer or ionomer blend, or a non-ionomeric thermoplastic elastomer such as polyurethane, polyester or polyesteramide. The resulting multi-layered golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced distance without sacrificing playability or durability when compared to known multi-layer golf balls.

Abstract: A ball for baseball is proposed which has properties similar to those of ordinary balls and superior in waterproofness. The ball for baseball has a layer of woolen yarn provided around a rubber core having a baked cork inside, and an outermost layer provided around the layer of woolen yarn through a layer of cotton yarn. The outermost layer is formed from a water-impermeable resin and the total weight is 142 to 148 g.

Abstract: A silica glass is provided for use in an optical system processing an excimer laser beam. The silica glass has a molecular hydrogen concentration of about 5×1018 molecules/cm3 or less and is substantially free from defects which become precursors susceptible to an one-photon absorption process and a two-photon absorption process upon irradiation of the excimer laser beam to the silica glass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition which is excellent in enzyme stability and exhibits excellent detergency particularly to protein-related dirt of socks and other items even under laundering conditions at a lower temperature. That is, the present invention provides a detergent composition comprising specific proportions of (a) an anionic surfactant, (b) a chlorine scavenger, (c) a protease whose &agr;-keratin-hydrolyzing activity at 10° C. is not less than 0.09×10−3 &mgr;g/mPU·min and (d) a protease whose &agr;-keratin-hydrolyzing activity at 10° C. is less than 0.09×10−3 &mgr;g/mPU·min.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrostatic bonding type macromolecular micell drug carrier comprising a block copolymer having a non-chargeable segment and a chargeable segment, for stably carrying a chargeable drug tending to be easily decomposedin vivo such as protein and DNA.