Abstract: A collective payment and control system has a variety of self-service devices that dispense different types of goods. The system has a primary dispenser such as a self-service fuel pump and a secondary dispenser such as a self-service vending machine. A customer enters a charge card into one of the dispensers, usually the primary dispenser. Once the card is validated, the primary dispenser together with secondary dispenser(s) associated with the primary dispenser, are activated. Products that are available to purchase from either the primary dispenser or the associated secondary dispensers are displayed to the customer at the primary and/or secondary dispenser. The customer then selects any of the displayed products either directly from the primary dispenser or from each of the primary and/or secondary dispensers. The cost for the selected products are then totaled by the primary dispenser and a single payment transaction is made, such as by a credit/debit charge.

Abstract: An improved conductor shielding composition for power cables is disclosed. The composition includes a base polymer, conductive carbon black and a waxy additive. Cable shields prepared from the composition exhibit improved aging performance in accelerated cable life tests (ACLT).

Abstract: Disclosed is a polishing composition which comprises an Al2O3/SiO2 composite-based metal oxide powder, deionized water and an additive, said metal oxide powder comprising an Al2O3/SiO2 composite as an essential component. The polishing composition is superior in removal rate and free of causing microscratches after polishing and thus, suitable for use in the global planarization of device wafer surfaces.

Abstract: A simple chemical approach for the covalent assembly of organic molecules on silicon surfaces via robust linkages is provided. This is achieved by the efficient reaction between a nucleophilic functional group and a halogenated Si surface. The nucleophile anchor is the bridge between two surface Si atoms. The resulting organic layer is thermally stable. The method demonstrated herein is generally applicable for the assembly of a variety of functional organic molecules under vacuum environment or in solution phase.

Abstract: A multi-functional portable electro-medical device that is capable of providing muscle stimulation and interferential current stimulation. The multi-functional portable electro-medical device includes a multitude of safety features which are designed to prevent injury to the user while at the same time to ensure that the portable power electro-medical device is easy to use. The portable electro-medical device can be programmed to impart any combination of wave therapy to the patient.