Abstract: A method for cleaning ion exchange resins. The ion exchange resin is circulated by a circulating medium within a circulation, system. The concentration of ions within a circulation medium is periodically changed at a selected point in the circulation system to change the amount of solution within the ion exchange for a period of time such that the amount of solution within the ion exchange resin fluctuates as the ion exchange resin circulates within the circulating system. The degree of cleaning of the resin an the quantity of chemicals required are both improved. Additionally, the ion exchange resin may be agitated for further cleaning.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing integrated capacitors in CMOS technology, comprising the steps of: producing, in a substrate of semiconductor material having a first type of conductivity, at least one well with the opposite type of conductivity, defining the active areas, producing insulation regions, depositing a first conducting layer of polycrystalline silicon adapted to form the gate regions and the lower plates of the capacitors, depositing a layer of silicon oxide at low temperature, to form the dielectric of the capacitors, depositing a second layer of polycrystalline silicon to form the second plate of the capacitors, shaping the polycrystalline silicon and silicon oxide layers, implanting and diffusing the source and drain regions of the CMOS transistors, providing the insulation layer, the metallic connecting layer, and final covering with a layer of protective insulation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a silicon substrate, an oxide layer on the silicon substrate, a doped polysilicon region disposed on the oxide layer, a dielectric layer which has been deposited over the doped polysilicon region and the silicon substrate, a contact hole which is formed in the dielectric layer and extends over respective laterally adjacent portions of the doped polysilicon region and the silicon substrate and a contact which has been selectively deposited in the contact hole which electrically connects the said portions together.

Abstract: An output driver circuit comprises a plurality of parallel pull up and pull down circuits each comprising at least one transistor switch switchable between on and off states and circuitry operable to maintain a desired resistance in the circuit when the transistor switch is switched on, and switch actuating circuitry including time delay circuitry for effecting a sequence of transistor switching operations in said pull-up and pull-down circuits with a time delay between successive operations, each operation effecting simultaneous switching of a transistor in one pull-up circuit and one pull-down circuit, whereby the output impedance is stabilised during a change in signal on the output terminal.

Abstract: A screen conversion mechanism is disclosed that converts character-based data information from multiple screens to graphical-based data information for display in a single graphical panel. The screen conversion mechanism allows the functions and options available in character-based applications, typically located on a host system and often across several screens, to be converted on the fly for display on graphical-based user terminal. The single graphical panel allows the user to access all functions or options.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for throwing balls. In particular, it is useful for throwing baseballs and softballs, and for lobbing tennis balls. The apparatus includes a number of components which cooperate to discharge balls at a relatively high velocity. A rotor member is provided. It is coupled to a motor shaft of a motor, preferably an electrical motor. A stator member is provided having an inlet for receiving balls and an outlet for discharging balls. The stator member completely encloses the rotor member and motor shaft thus enclosing all moving parts. Preferably, the rotor member includes a mounting member which couples to the shaft of the motor and which is positioned substantially orthogonal to the shaft of the motor. Additionally, the rotor member includes first and second parallel rails which are coupled to the mounting member and spaced apart a preselected distance which is sufficient to accommodate the balls.