Abstract: Three technologies realize monocrystalline three-dimensional (3-D) integrated circuits: (1) silicon sputter epitaxy permitting fast growth at low temperature; (2) real-time pattern generation using a pixel-by-pixel programmable device to create a patterned beam of energetic radiation; and (3) flash diffusion focuses through a projector barrel the patterned beam on a silicon sample, causing localized dopant diffusion from a heavily doped region at the surface into the underlying region. Removing the heavily doped layer leaves a 2-D doping pattern. Creating additional 2-D patterns on top of it through process repetition produces a buried 3-D doping pattern. One configuration places projector barrel and sample in fixed positions inside the sputtering chamber and a ring of targets around the barrel facing the sample with targets of a given kind symmetrically positioned in the ring. Cobalt can be substituted for the doping layer and can be driven in creating silicide conductive patterns.

Abstract: A heavy duty brake drum cover system including two semicircular plates which mount over and about the axle housing and the S-cam which cover the brake drums. The brake drum cover system prevents dirt, gravel and other debris from entering the brake drum and causing excessive wear to the brake drums and shoes. Also provided are brake shoe inspection holes which allow the user to inspect the brake shoes without removing the brake drum cover system. The brake drum cover system are intended for hopper bottom style trailers, but could be modified to suit any other brake system.

Abstract: A two-dimensional surface mounted diode laser array package includes a one-piece multifunctional integral array member having a broad area heat sink, laser mounting stages, and interspersed angled deflecting mirrors, all fashioned of a common material. Diode laser bars are secured to the mounting stages between the angled deflecting mirrors. The broad area heat sink, laser mounting stages, and interspersed angled deflecting mirrors, being of the same substance, can be easily fashioned by conventional micro-machining techniques.

Abstract: Electronic alpha-numeric or symbol sectional display system featuring readily accessible access to internally located modular display and other components for quick changeout of modular and other components. Display panels, which are modular, having side-by-side display module/nested frame assemblies which include outer and inner nested frameworks, fine mesh screen, display circuit boards with LED character block displays, and driver circuit boards, are readily and quickly secured in stackable enclosure cabinets by the use of ¼ turn or other quick fastening hardware. Other changeout friendly hardware is incorporated within to promote economy of manufacturing and changeout functions. Viewability of alpha-numeric or other symbol information is preserved and enhanced by the use of small panel fine mesh screens which maintain planar attributes and which are located at the front of each modular display panel residing in close proximity to the LED character block displays.

Abstract: The present invention is for a bi-stable battery switch incorporated preferably for internal use into a remotely switchable storage battery, or, in the alternative, for external use with a battery. A bifurcated contact assembly incorporating dual bus bars is pulse actuated by a solenoid and cam arrangement to engage or disengage across opposing contacts. When engaging the contacts and when associated with high inductive loads, the first bus bar to advance initiates contact and assumes the arcing load, while the second bus bar to advance assumes the current load. When breaking contact and when associated with high inductive loads, the first bus bar to retreat breaks the current load and the second bus bar to retreat breaks the arcing load. Thus, the loads are shared to increase the durability and length of service of the switch.

Abstract: A compact disc package made of a stiff paperboard blank having three panels, which when folded and adhered, create a pocket for holding a compact disc. There are semicircular windows which when aligned show a portion of the compact disc enclosed in the package. Also provided is an integral tab which holds the compact disc in place and prevents the compact disc from slipping out of the package. This compact disc package can be used for mailing or storing compact discs.

Abstract: A cam style hub and strut system for use in single panel fabric, cloth, or plastic units, or structures with an unlimited number of wall and/or roof panels. The purpose of the cam style hub is to compensate for certain fabric characteristics and to allow easier setup of structures containing flexible or rigid support struts connected to a central hub by lessening the distance of the diametrically opposing struts during assembly, and applying the force necessary to engage the self-supporting structure by engaging the cam, increasing the distance between the ends of the opposing struts. The amount the distance is increased can be dictated by materials used and the size of the panel. The hub may contain an optional “locking” feature activated when the hub cam is engaged for convenience and safety reasons. The principle can be used with any number of struts greater than one.

Abstract: A Luer lock connector and a Luer lock injection site connector each featuring a flat surface for placing parallel to and substantially flush against the epidermis of a patient and for use generally with an intravenous catheter attached to the epidermis. Such orientation presents a wide contact surface with the epidermis which minimizes or prevents epidermal irritation.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reconfiguring a generally elliptically shaped beam produced by a laser diode bar into a single modified beam of substantially symmetrical shape. The methods and apparatus include the provision and utilization of a prism assembly which includes an entrance aperture, an exit aperture, and four total internal reflection surfaces. An incident beam is totally reflected at the total internal reflection surfaces step by step and is chopped into a specific number of parts which have the same width as that of the exit aperture from which they emerge stacked one on top of another. Three embodiments, according to the types of prism assemblies and entrance and exit apertures, are presented.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved metal oxide chemical vapor deposition on a substrate surface where the application boundary layer is reduced and where the uniformity of the application boundary layer is greatly enhanced in a reactor. Primary and secondary sonic or other disturbance sources are introduced to the interior chamber or an oscillating chuck is incorporated to influence the boundary layer thickness and uniformity.

Abstract: A device for removing a thrombus or other tissue deposit from the cardiovascular system, natural or synthetic tubule or cavity found in the human body of a patient without the need to surgically access the location of the thrombus or other tissue deposit via a cut-down or other surgical procedure. A flexible metal or high pressure plastic tube conveys an extremely high pressure stream of sterile saline or other physiologic solution to at least one jet at the distal end of the catheter. At least one jet is directed at the opening of a large exhaust lumen or other target. The jet(s) is responsible for providing a localized negative pressure which entrains tissue into the jet from break-up of the debris. This jet(s) can also provide stagnation pressure in the exhaust lumen which drives the tissue or thrombotic debris out of the exhaust lumen. Operation of the device with tip pressure greater than 500 psi provides this device with the entrainment and exhaust characteristics which contribute to its effectiveness.

Abstract: A positionable and expandable tube system composed of snappingly engageable slotted tube segments for the construction of hamster, gerbil, or like pet tubes. Each tube segment consists of an upper and a lower truncated sphere connected at an annular intersection. The preferred embodiment incorporates an upper truncated sphere having a plurality of tapered slots delineating flexible arcuate portions which can be flexed inwardly upon contact with a lower truncated sphere of a succeeding tube segment to reduce the cross section of the upper truncated sphere to allow easily accomplished entry into the lower truncated sphere of a succeeding tube segment. The tube segments, when snappingly engaged, create frictionally positionable ball and socket joints.

Abstract: A modular system (1) including a series of parallel dividers (4,5) attached to a back wall grid (80). The dividers (4,5) and grid (80) are formed primarily of 0.25-inch wires welded together in an orthogonal grid pattern having a center to center spacing of approximately three inches. The modular storage system (1) can be mounted on a wheeled base (2) or directly to a wall (50) by brackets. The width of the modular storage system (1) can be increased indefinitely by extender rails (113) which may be added to the basic top rail (10) and bottom rail (47). Rails may be affixed together in the field by a wedge tube fastener (142). The fastener (142) is formed of a horizontal member (143) welded to two vertical, cantilevered metal strips (145, 146). A bolt (148) extends through the horizontal member (143) and into the interior region (147) formed between the two strips (145, 146).

Abstract: A new optical image rotating device, used in combination with laser diode bars or laser diode bar arrays, cylindrical lens elements or cylindrical lens element arrays, and an afocal image relay system, to achieve a highly collimated output laser beam suitable for use in many applications. Due to the simplicity of the optical image rotating device, fabrication of such a device is relatively easy and straightforward. The optical image rotation device is suitable for use with high-density laser diode bars, as well as continuous linear and 2D sources. Performance of the system is relatively insensitive to alignment of the optical image rotation device.

Abstract: A roll-off self-powered fuel dispensing platform system which is transportable, deployable, and made operable by a single individual, from a vehicle such as a truck and which includes a roll-off platform assembly, a roller assembly, and a large planar base. A plurality of essential and sensitive components including a fuel vessel, a fuel pumping and metering unit, a pivotally collapsible gravity operated fuel distribution hose support, a fuel distribution hose having a fuel nozzle, and an area lighting apparatus including a pivotally collapsible light standard and a light are mounted on the large planar base. These essential and sensitive components are all confined within a security fence which is mounted on the large planar base around the perimeter thereof. The security fence includes front and side access doors or gates.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improved metal oxide chemical vapor deposition on a substrate surface where the application boundary layer is reduced and where the uniformity of the application boundary layer is greatly enhanced in a reactor. Primary and secondary sonic or other disturbance sources are incorporated for introducing disturbance into the interior chamber of the reactor, or an oscillating or vibrating chuck is incorporated within the interior chamber, to influence the boundary layer thickness and uniformity.

Abstract: A rheolytic thrombectomy catheter and method of using same to remove thrombus from a body vessel or other body cavity. Several embodiments are disclosed. All embodiments include an outer catheter having a lumen and an inner high pressure tube of a size to enable it to be passed through the lumen of the catheter. The distal end of the inner high pressure tube extends beyond the distal end of the catheter and carries a jet cap for directing one or more jets of saline proximally toward the distal end of the catheter. In some embodiments, the catheter has a distally located inwardly directed stationary stop and the inner high pressure tube includes a distally located outwardly directed transitional stop for engaging the inwardly directed stationary stop to thereby position the jet cap at a defined distance from the distal end of the catheter.

Abstract: A flexible coupling for use in connecting a vehicle's drive shaft to a vehicle's wheel flange. The coupling includes first and second flexible disc members with opposed portions of the first flexible disc member rigidly connected to each other and to opposed portions on the second flexible disc member.

Abstract: A lawn fertilizer to minimize or negate canine waste damage consisting of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash. The dry fertilizer is sprinkled over the canine waste damage and is compounded depending upon the season to provide starter fertilizer, summer fertilizer, and winter fertilizer.