Abstract: A memory cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, storage material positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a nanocomposite insulator contacting the storage material.

Abstract: An equipment handling apparatus is described. The equipment handling apparatus includes a base and a mast coupled to the base, an equipment head coupled to and translatable along the mast, and a mounting device rotatably coupled to the equipment head. In this regard, the mast is aligned along a first axis, and the equipment head includes a rotatable head shaft defining a second axis that is non-parallel to the first axis. The mounting device includes a second shaft independently rotatable about a third axis non-parallel to the second axis. The equipment handling apparatus provides for translating the equipment head, rotating the head shaft, and for rotating the second shaft independent of the head shaft.

Abstract: A dispensing cap permits the contents of a canister to be heated prior to being dispensed. The cap includes a dispensing mechanism and is designed to be mounted to the top of a canister containing a product. Small apertures spaced about the cap permit heated water from a faucet or other source to enter the cap and flow over the top of the canister below and within the cap. The heated water warms the top of the canister, interior dispensing mechanism, and the contents of the canister. As a result, the contents of the canister are warm when dispensed. When used with a shaving cream or gel canister, for example, the heated contents provide a more comfortable shave than contents dispensed at a colder room temperature.

Abstract: A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate having a surface, a plurality of first and second conductive lines, a plurality of memory cells, and a plurality of landing pads. Each of the first conductive lines has a line width wb and two neighboring ones of the first conductive lines having a distance bs from each other. Each of the second conductive lines has a line width wl and two neighboring ones of the second conductive lines having a distance ws from each other. Each memory cell is accessible by addressing corresponding ones of said first and second conductive lines. Each of the landing pads are made of a conductive material and are connected with a corresponding one of said second conductive lines.

Abstract: A putting training aid comprising a main body having a first recess and a second recess formed therein, wherein the first recess is adapted to at least partially receive a golf ball to provide a guide for placing a marking on the golf ball a spindle member operably attached to the main body to at least partially extend into the second recess; and a string wound around the spindle member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a memory cell for providing an information item, having a memory element, which has a PMC resistance component with a solid electrolyte material. The solid electrolyte material may be put into a first state with a high electrical resistance and into a second state with a low electrical resistance. The memory element has a resistance element which is connected up to the PMC resistance component in such a way as to reduce the total resistance of the memory element in the first state.

Abstract: A pulse diagnostic instrument of the present invention comprises a plurality of probes connected together and aligned laterally in series, with each probe configured for contacting a skin surface of a body limb adjacent an arterial vessel. Each probe includes a pressure sensor configured for sensing a pulse pressure of the arterial vessel and an electrically-driven pressure applicator, mounted to the pressure sensor, and configured for applying an external force through the pressure sensor to apply pressure against the arterial vessel through the skin surface during sensing of the pulse pressure.

Abstract: A method for measuring toughness of interfacial adhesion including applying a normal force with a probe to a surface of a coating joined to a major surface of a substrate of an electronic structure, wherein the surface is substantially parallel to the major surface, and applying a lateral force to the coating with the probe by laterally moving a position of the probe relative to the major surface such that the probe forms at least one delaminated region in the coating as the position of the probe moves laterally across the major surface, the delaminated region having a starting point and an ending point. The method further includes measuring a magnitude of the lateral force over time, and determining a toughness of interfacial adhesion between the coating and the major surface based on changes in magnitude of the lateral force as the position of the probe moves from the starting point to ending point.

Abstract: A force distributor is configured for disposition between a printed circuit board and a stiffening plate, which is spaced from the printed circuit board. The force distributor is configured to distribute a compressive force between the printed circuit board, an interposer and a land grid array module carried on a side of the printed circuit board opposite the stiffening plate. The force distributor comprises a spring element comprising a first portion and a second portion with the first portion extending radially outward from the second portion. The spring element is configured for placement so that the first portion is secured to the stiffening plate and the second portion is biased in unsecured, pressing contact against the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method for measuring toughness of interfacial adhesion including applying a normal force with a probe to a surface of a coating joined to a major surface of a substrate of a medical device, wherein the surface is substantially parallel to the major surface, and applying a lateral force to the coating with the probe by laterally moving a position of the probe relative to the major surface such that the probe forms at least one delaminated region in the coating as the position of the probe moves laterally across the major surface, the delaminated region having a starting point and an ending point. The method further includes measuring a magnitude of the lateral force over time, and determining a toughness of interfacial adhesion between the coating and the major surface based on changes in magnitude of the lateral force as the position of the probe moves from the starting point to ending point.

Abstract: A method for measuring toughness of interfacial adhesion including applying a normal force with a probe to a surface of a coating joined to a major surface of a substrate of a medical stent, wherein the surface is substantially parallel to the major surface, and applying a lateral force to the coating with the probe by laterally moving a position of the probe relative to the major surface such that the probe forms at least one delaminated region in the coating as the position of the probe moves laterally across the major surface, the delaminated region having a starting point and an ending point. The method further includes measuring a magnitude of the lateral force over time, and determining a toughness of interfacial adhesion between the coating and the major surface based on changes in magnitude of the lateral force as the position of the probe moves from the starting point to ending point.

Abstract: A mold assembly for manufacturing concrete blocks that is adapted for use in a concrete block machine. The mold assembly includes a plurality of liner plates, each having a major surface, the liner plates configured such that the major surfaces form a mold cavity having a desired form, and wherein at least one of the liner plates is moveable. A gear drive assembly is selectively coupled to the at least one moveable liner plate and configured to move the at least one moveable liner plate toward and away from an interior of the mold cavity. A stabilizer assembly is operatively coupled to the gear drive assembly and is configured to support the gear drive assembly as it moves the at least one moveable liner plate.

Abstract: A memory device including an array of resistive memory cells, which are arranged in columns and rows, and wherein each resistive memory cell each is connected to a word line, to a bit line, and to a reference electrode. The word lines are assigned to the rows and the bit lines are assigned to the columns. The resistive state of the resistive memory cells corresponds to a logical state thereof, and the memory device further comprises an evaluation device, which is coupled to the bit lines, for evaluating the resistive state of at least one of the resistive memory cells during a reading operation. The respective resistive memory cell is selected by addressing the word line to which the resistive memory cell is connected.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of processing document image data for printing. The method comprises rasterizing all objects in the document image data into a bitmap format including designating black portions of the objects as composite black pixels. Color objects are identified in the document image data that contain color or are adjacent to color. All composite black pixel designations in the identified color objects are maintained as composite black pixel designations without substitution to true black pixel designations. Print data is generated in which the composite black pixel designations will be half-tone printed on a print medium as a portion of composite black ink and a portion of true black ink.