Abstract: A method of fabricating split-gate slash memory can define source and drain regions by using a self-alignment process. Thus, the uniformity of the split-gate flash memory performance is better controlled. This method comprises a floating gate oxide layer, a first polysilicon layer and a mask layer formed sequentially over a first type substrate. The mask layer and the first polysilicon layer are patterned to form a floating gate. A photoresist layer is coated over the substrate and then a pattern is defined on the photoresist layer to expose portion of the substrate. Second type ions are implanted into the exposed substrate to form a drain region. Then, the photoresist layer is removed. An insulating layer is formed over the substrate and then is etched back to form spacers on one side of the floating gate. The second type ions are implanted into the substrate to form a source region. The spacers and the mask layer are removed.

Abstract: A FormLogic (FL) client/server system and method to access existing enterprise data sources on an occasional basis. The system includes a FL builder program to generate a communications agent that encapsulates a communication session. The session includes one or more related tasks. The system also includes a FL server which is connected to one or more enterprise data sources. The FL server provides the ability to link hardware devices running a FL engine as a client to access existing enterprise data sources on an occasional basis. It is optimized to communicate by exchanging a minimum amount of data, since the wireless transports do not move large amounts of data quickly and data is expensive to move. Each session encompasses connecting the remote host, performing a specific task or set of tasks, then disconnecting from the host. Because the connection times must be short, the client and server need to be able to perform the required tasks without user intervention.

Abstract: A valve-actuating variable cam for a reciprocating machine is disclosed. The cam comprises a camshaft journalled for rotation by said machine and driven in timed relationship with said machine, a first cam fixed upon said camshaft and rotatable with the camshaft, and a second cam fixed for rotation with the camshaft and moveable relative to the first said cam in a direction radial to the axis of rotation of the camshaft. A shift rod is slidably mounted within the cam shaft, the shift rod having a drive surface thereon driving a key element. The key element is at least partially positioned within and engages at least the second cam. The shift rod is moveable between a first position in which the first cam engages a valve or similar element, and second position in which the key pushes the second cam radially outwardly and the valve engages the second cam.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of induction systems for outboard motors wherein the induction system can be tuned to provide good performance under high low speed by utilizing two plenum chambers and a control for controlling the effective length of the intake passage serving the combustion chamber. Both inline and V-type embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for assuring the smooth, rapid execution and automatic control of a tournament. Participants' names are announced, and the participants notified to take their turn in the tournament by means of one or more electronic displays accessible to a number of potential participants. Personal identity data corresponding to the participants are entered, up to a given number of participants, based on the particular tournament variant via a data reading unit linked to each display. The groups of participants are arranged in order using a random access technique. Upon completion of each match, the winner is announced, and the groups of participants are organized for succeeding rounds. The tournament continues until completion, when the results are analyzed by the system and displayed.

Abstract: An anchoring system includes a simply-structured suture-like device which permits a fluid tube or similar medical article to be easily attached to the patient without the use of needles and without suturing anything to the patient. The anchoring device desirably includes two threads or filaments and two corresponding receptacles. The filaments include protuberances which cooperate with apertures of the receptacles to permit easy insertion of the distal ends of the filaments into the receptacles, but inhibit retraction of the filament distal ends from the receptacles. A health care provider simply wraps the filament around the fluid tube or threads the filament through a suture hole in the medical article, and then threads the distal end of the filament through the receptacle aperture until the filament holds the medical article tightly against an anchor pad of the anchoring system. The anchor pad in turn includes an adhesive bottom surface which can be attached to the patient's skin.

Abstract: A surface mounter device including a carriage assembly having a pair of mounter heads mounted on opposite sides of the carriage assembly. Each mounter head is adapted to pick up components from a respective feeder station at a respective side conveyor that delivers substrates to the mounting area. A translational conveyor mechanism is provided for transversely moving the substrates relative to their path of movement by the conveyor so that components may be positioned on the substrate by one mounting head while the other mounting head is picking up components from its respective feeder station.

Abstract: A suction control valve comprising a valve housing defining a cavity and including an inlet port for being connected to a suction tube, an outlet port for being connected to a suction source, and a suction control port for creating a suction across the cavity from the inlet port to the outlet port when the suction control port is closed. The valve preferably includes a bacteria filter secured in the cavity for preventing exposure of the suction control port to bacteria entering the inlet port. A splash guard extends along the cavity for preventing liquid from contacting the bacteria filter or from reaching the suction control port. A suction control port guard is selectively movable to prevent accidental closure of the suction control port.

Abstract: An interactive play system and method of interactive play is provided in which a plurality of interactive play elements are provided for creating various desired effects utilizing soft foam balls or other suitable play media. The interactive play system comprises a multi-level support structure on which the interactive play elements are disposed. These allow play participants to create desired play effects using a fun and familiar play media. Some of the play elements may be multi-order play elements in that they receive play media from a first effect to create yet another effect. Various play-participant-operated conveyers are provided throughout the structure for transporting play media from a source to the various interactive play elements.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of induction systems for multiple valve internal combustion engines wherein the performance of the engine is improved throughout the engine speed and load ranges by providing variable effective areas for the induction passages. The embodiments disclosed all relate to three intake valve engines and show a number of different variations in intake passages. In all embodiments an EGR system is employed for improving exhaust emission control.

Abstract: A simply-structured trim sensor measures the trim position of an outboard motor. The sensor operates between a pivot pin, which is fixed to a clamping bracket, and a swivel bracket, which rotates about the pivot pin. The sensor is arranged between the clamping and swivel brackets in a position which allows ready access to the sensor. A technician therefore can easily adjustment or repair the sensor without disassembling any portion of the clamping and swivel brackets, and without moving the outboard motor.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for treating a patient in need of facilitated oxygen delivery through the lungs, additional lung surfactant, removal of material from inside the lung, or inflation of collapsed portions of the lung, comprising the step of introducing into the lung of the patient an effective therapeutic amount of a fluorocarbon liquid, the amount not exceeding the functional residual capacity of the lung of the patient upon exhalation taking into account any positive and expiratory pressure applied to the patient's lung. The method may also comprise the additional step of providing an oxygen-containing breathing gas to the patient while the fluorocarbon liquid is in the lung.

Abstract: Methods and compounds for selective cleavage of nucleic acid are described. The compounds generally contain three functionalities: (1) an oligonucleoside portion which is substantially complementary to at least a portion of the target nucleic acid, thereby providing selectivity to the compound; (2) a non-complementary portion which replaces one of the otherwise-complementary nucleoside bases in the oligonucleoside and which serves to place the target nucleic acid strand into a conformation that favors the cleavage of a phosphodiester linkage opposite the non-complementary portion; and (3) a cleavage moiety which possesses one or more and preferably two or more of the features of (a) proton donation, (b) proton acceptance, (c) hydrogen bonding, (d) charge neutralization and (e) Lewis acidity. These compounds may be used for the study and treatment of diseases involving foreign genetic materials or alterations to or inappropriate expression of genomic DNA.

Abstract: Two embodiments of two-cycle V-type crankcase compression internal combustion engines for powering a jet propelled watercraft. In each embodiment, the pistons of the cylinder banks each drive their own crankshafts which are geared by a transmission to an output shaft. The exhaust system for the engine is disposed on the outside of the cylinder banks and includes an expansion chamber and a portion of the exhaust system that passes over the engine. The induction system for the engine is positioned in the valley between the cylinder banks.

Abstract: A recumbent electrically power-assisted bicycle which permits a shortened wheelbase by positioning the rider in an adjustable seat above the rear wheel. The battery, motor, and controller comprising the power assist system are mounted at the front of the bicycle's frame so as to provide stability, and also provide power assist to the bicycle under startup and high pedalling load conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provide an aqueous type pigment dispersing agent having one portion which has a high affinity with a pigment and which has at least one type of selected from the group consisting of an organic dye, anthraquinone and acridone and only at a terminal end or at both terminal ends of at least one aqueous polymer selected from an aqueous linear urethanic polymer and an aqueous linear acrylic polymer, a pigment composition using the same and a pigment dispersion. The portion having a high affinity with the pigment can be adsorbed efficiently on the surface of a pigment. At the same time, for example, a pigment, used for ink or paint can be dispersed stably due to the affinity between the polymer portion and a disperse medium to improve the adaptability in use and the quality of coating articles.

Abstract: An information display device including, as main components, a thermosensitive material layer which can be gradually converted between a completely opaque state and a completely transparent state under the influence of temperature, an electrode matrix, a control device for multiplexing, scanning or pulsating control signals to the individually addressable electrodes, possibly together with a colored backing layer. The electrodes in the matrix are connected via heating means at the electrode crossing points. At each crossing point there is further positioned a current valve means (diode) or a separate driver circuit for each heating means.

Abstract: A failure analysis memory for storing failure information representative of a test result of a semiconductor memory under test is divided into a plurality of blocks with compacted addresses, and a compaction memory having areas corresponding respectively to the blocks of the failure analysis memory is prepared. Data indicative of a failure cell in any one of the blocks of the failure analysis memory is written in an area of the compaction memory which corresponds to the any one of the blocks. Minimum and maximum addresses of addresses at which failure cells are present in the blocks are determined, and failure data is read from the failure analysis memory in a range between the minimum and maximum addresses of each of the blocks, which correspond to the areas of the compaction memory which store the data indicative of a failure cell.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome in an individual. Peripheral blood monocytes are isolated and p68 kinase activity, mRNA levels, protein levels, apoptosis and cell cycle analysis are measured. Significantly increased levels of any of these compared to healthy control individuals indicates the presence of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vaccine that can be administered to a mammal to cause immunoprotection in the mammal against a pathogenic organism that has an immunodominant epitope. The vaccine includes a modified form of the antigen in which the immunodominant epitope is located. In this modified form, the immunodominant epitope is immunodampened by any of a number of techniques. Examples of immunodampening techniques include addition of N-linked glycosylation sites, change of the net charge on the epitope, and substitution with a tolerated sequence. The vaccine also includes a pharmacologically acceptable carrier.