Abstract: An integrated processor/memory device comprising a main memory, a CPU, a victim cache, and a primary cache. The main memory comprises main memory banks. The victim cache stores victim cache sub-lines of words. Each of the victim cache sub-lines has a corresponding memory location in the main memory. When the CPU issues an address in the address space of the main memory, the victim cache determines whether a victim cache hit or miss has occurred in the victim cache. And, when a victim cache miss occurs, the victim cache replaces a selected victim cache sub-line of the victim cache sub-lines in the victim cache with a new victim cache sub-line. The primary cache comprises primary cache banks. Each of the primary cache banks stores one or more cache lines of words. Each cache line has a corresponding memory location in the corresponding main memory bank.

Abstract: P channel EEPROM cells are designed for integration into arrays written with single polarity signals developed from small, low power charge pumps. These cells reduce the additional masking steps that must be added to a CMOS logic process for EEPROM to only one additional step. The novel cells of this invention enable the array to function with a V.sub.PP about 2 V less than that required by an N channel EEPROM cell, with similar writing speed and tunnel oxide thickness.

Abstract: An apparatus for underwater welding has a housing and a diverter. The diverter is inside the housing and has an outer sheath and an inner sheath. A gap between the housing and diverter passes a screening fluid to form an outer screening jet that prevents water from flowing into a weld site near the electrode. The inner sheath forms a pair of channels in the inner diverter. One channel passes a shielding fluid that shields the weld site. The other channel forms an exhaust line for venting the weld site during welding.

Abstract: A robotic mechanism which can be attached to a furnace hopper and includes a frame which supports a pole insertion mechanism for inserting a pole into a furnace hopper. The pole insertion mechanism is supported from the Fame by a gimbal and moves the pole axially. Hydraulic actuators rotate the pole insertion mechanism about the gimbal. A control system is associated with the mechanism and enables an operator to position the end of the pole within the hopper to remove clinkers.

Abstract: A broadband microfabricated ultrasonic transducer which includes a plurality of resonant membranes of different sizes and/or shapes supported above a conductive substrate.

Abstract: System and method for packing loose fill materials in bags to form cushions for use in protecting articles in shipping cartons. The bags are produced from a length of flexible plastic tubing which is folded and gathered to form a coil which is disposed about the outlet of a loose fill dispenser. A section of the tubing is pulled from the coil, and its lower end is closed to form a bag which is then filled with loose fill material dispensed through the outlet. Another section of tubing is then pulled from the coil, and the tubing is drawn together to close the upper end of the first section and the lower end of the second section. The closed ends are secured with tape, and the tubing is severed to separate the first section from the second. The cushions thus formed are placed in the shipping cartons with the articles, and in some embodiments are compressed and reexpanded in conformance with the contour of the articles.

Abstract: Steerable towcraft having a buoyant body upon which a person can ride, a towline attached to body and adapted for connection to the pulling vessel, a fin on the under side of the body for guiding the body through water, and a steering line connected to the towline at a point spaced from the body. By pulling on the steering line, a person riding on the body can change the angle of the fin relative to the towline, and thereby control the direction in which the towcraft is moving.

Abstract: A thin-walled, cup shaped container molded of polypropylene, or other suitable material, is formed with a tamper-evident band initially positioned outside the lip at the top of the container wall. The lower edge of the band is connected to the container by spaced frangible bridges. A lid closes off the top of the container and has an outer and inner skirt respectively fitting outside and inside the container lip. The upper end of the band is formed into an annular inward projection overlying the periphery of the lid. Forming the retainer projection is accomplished by bringing a heated tool in contact with the band to heat the same until near its melting temperature. The tool has slanted walls converging at a radius and shaped to bend the projection approximately horizontally inward. The lid cannot be removed without tearing off the band.

Abstract: Endocardial mapping and ablation system for introduction into a chamber of a heart formed by a wall and having a passage leading thereto. The system is comprised of a catheter probe having a distal extremity. A plurality of electrodes are carried by the distal extremity for mapping the wall of the chamber. An ablation catheter is provided having a distal extremity. The ablation catheter has control means whereby the distal extremity can be bent separately of movement of the catheter probe to come into close proximity to the wall of the heart. The distal extremity of the ablation catheter is provided with capabilities for ablating a portion of the wall of the heart to eliminate an arrythmia in the heart.

Abstract: Process for making computer-aided drawings for applications such as computer-aided engineering (CAE) and computer-aided design (CAD). A drawing is made in the form of a planar map in all steps of its implementation, and the process proceeds iteratively with insertion, erasure, or coloring operations as the drawing is made.

Abstract: Machine for removing residues such as oil, grease and diesel fuel spills from streets, parking lots and other paved surfaces. The machine comprises a mobile supporting vehicle having water supply and recovery tanks forming an integral part thereof. A steam generator is mounted on the vehicle for heating water from the supply tank to produce highly pressurized hot water and steam, and a hose and wand are connected to the steam generator for directing the pressurized water and steam against a surface to be cleaned. A pick-up wand and hose are connected to the recovery tank, and a vacuum pump is connected to the recovery tank for drawing water and residue from the surface through the pick-up wand and hose to the recovery tank. A filter is provided at the inlet of the recovery tank for removing particulate residue from the recovered water, and excess residue is bypassed around this filter to prevent the residue from backing up into the pick-up hose and clogging the hose when the filter is full.

Abstract: A magnifying attachment for a flashlight body includes an eyepiece viewing portion which when rotated to a 90.degree. open position provides for dark field illumination of a gem specimen. The attachment includes a split resilient band which may be easily slipped over the end of the flashlight with the band including a folded back tab terminating in a hook which provides a half bearing into which the rotational axis of the eyepiece viewing portion may be permanently placed and retained on the flashlight. A depression or detent notch is formed on the flashlight body to retain the attachment.

Abstract: An electronic drum has two or more batons, each baton having a transmitter which transmits a distinct radio frequency signal at a position in space. The electronic drum determines the current X, Y, and Z coordinates of each baton transmitter. To determine the position of each baton transmitter, the drum includes a tablet which has a flat support member at a predefined position, with at least two pairs of electrodes coupled to the flat support member. A first pair of the electrodes is shaped so that the amount of capacitive coupling between each baton transmitter and one of the first pair of electrodes corresponds to the position of the baton transmitter with respect to the X axis. A second pair of electrodes is shaped so that the amount of capacitive coupling between each baton transmitter and one of the second pair of electrodes corresponds to the position of the baton transmitter with respect to the Y axis.

Abstract: System for measuring a characteristic of flow of liquid in a vessel of a patient comprising a transducer positioned in a vessel in a patient for supplying ultrasonic energy. The transducer produces a substantially uniform beam which encompasses the vessel. The transducer receives ultrasonic energy back scattered from the red blood cells and provides an electrical output signal. A first moment detector is provided which receives the electrical output from the transducer and provides a first moment signal. Normalization is provided to the output of the first moment detector to provide an electrical output representing a characteristic of the flow of the liquid in the vessel.

Abstract: Locking fastener comprising a threaded part such as a bolt or nut and a lock plate which fits over the bolt or nut and is prevented from rotation by engagement with a stationary object such as a protrusion on the part to be secured. The lock plate has an opening with a contour which mates with the outer contour of the threaded part to prevent rotation of the threaded part, and the plate is retained on the threaded part by a retainer received in a detent opening or groove formed in the threaded part. In some embodiments, the retainer is a separate part which is free to rotate in the groove. In other embodiments, the retainer comprises a detent lug carried by the lock plate.

Abstract: Damping of supersynchronous oscillations in an ac power system is accomplished by a damping circuit connected between a power line and a system neutral potential. The damping means includes a tuned circuit having a resonant frequency above the system operating frequency. Preferably, the tuned circuit further has an antiresonant frequency at the system frequency. The supersynchronous damping circuit in accordance with the invention can be used with subsynchronous damping circuits known in the prior art to enhance the damping of oscillations in the ac power system.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing organic polymers, such as photoresist, from the surface of an object, such as a semiconductor wafer. The apparatus comprises a microwave energy source and a reaction chamber housing an ultraviolet lamp and a platform for holding a semiconductor wafer. A portion of the chamber's exterior, between the ultraviolet lamp and the microwave energy source, is permeable to microwaves. The reaction chamber has an inlet and an outlet for passing a reaction gas through the reaction chamber. The platform is situated so that the full surface of a semiconductor wafer thereon is exposed to light emitted by the ultrtaviolet lamp which responds to microwave stimulation from the microwave energy source by emitting ultraviolet radiation having a preselected wavelength between 100 and 300 angstroms.

Abstract: Self-contained, automated flow control system for use in a water distribution system such as a sprinkler system. The system has a master valve which controls communication between a supply line and a manifold, and a plurality of control valves which control communication between the manifold and a plurality of outlet lines. An anti-siphon valve is connected between the master valve and the control valves to prevent water from being drawn back into the supply line from the outlet lines. Operation of the master valve and control valves is controlled by a clock timer which is programmed to actuate the valves in a predetermined sequence and to open the master valve only when one of the control valves is open.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly arranged to be readily and simply decoupled from a toilet bowl for cleaning includes an improved pivotable mounting assembly whereby forces will not be applied to any significant degree to the pivot pins. Further, the mounting arrangement reduces, if not eliminates, wobble of the seat relative to the bowl. A child's seat nests within the above assembly.

Abstract: A solar tracking device (10) has a shadow plate (12) mounted above support (14). A first pair of photoresponsive sensors (18) is mounted beneath the shadow plate (12). A second pair of photoresponsive sensors (20) is also mounted beneath the shadow plate (12), with a line passing through the second pair of photoresponsive sensors (20) being at an angle to a line passing through the first pair of photoresponsive sensors (18). A fifth photoresponsive sensor (21) is mounted above the shadow plate (12) in a cylindrical enclosure (23). Each of the sensors (18, 20, 21) has a microscopic opening (22) which admits light to the sensors. A "no-hunt" control circuit (100) receives inputs from each of the first and second pairs of sensors (18 and 22) to control operation of positioning motors (134 and 136). Coincidence of inputs from each sensor (18 or 20) and a clocking signal (192) are used to inhibit inputs from each sensor (18 or 20) to motors (134 and 136).