Abstract: When a field effect transistor (e.g., an LDMOSFET) saturates, the electrons traveling through the device slow down. This causes a phase shift with respect to electrons that travel through the device when the device is not saturated. By providing a shorter signal path for the electrons during saturation, it is possible to compensate for the slower speed of the electrons so that the electrons will take the same amount of time to travel through the device regardless of whether the device is saturated or not.

Abstract: A pizza die includes an outer die ring and a plate ring. The outer die ring and an inner die plate are spring-biased away from the die mount plate. The outer die ring includes a plurality of axial ridges located on a portion of the inner circumferential surface of the outer die ring. The inner die plate includes a step on which a flexible seal is seated. A spring-biased plate ring compresses the flexible seal on the seat. The flexible seal includes axial grooves on its outer circumference. The axial grooves engage with the corresponding axial ridges on the outer die ring. The axial grooves act as passageways to vent trapped air within the pizza die. The axial ridges provide a self-cleaning mechanism to remove pizza dough lodged in the axial grooves.

Abstract: A verification system for obtaining, storing and providing access to information regarding a commitment or position of an individual or entity. In one embodiment the verification system comprises an interactive voice response system or computer program interface capable of obtaining and recording information regarding any of a number of commitments from an individual or entity, such as a commitment to change long distance telephone service providers. The verification system comprises a voice response unit configured to query pertinent information from an individual and record the responses to the queries in a digital format. Upon completion of a successful session, the voice response unit forwards the recorded responses confirming consent, to a storage device, such as a computer server. As desired, the recorded responses can be retrieved from the server by telephone or computer for verification of the consent, commitment, or position of the individual or entity.

Abstract: A conveying system for multiple product units conveyed on two parallel conveyors past a sensing section. The sensing section includes multiple line scan sensors which each receive input from both conveyors and a calibration standard object in a thin line scan across the conveyors. Optics include an objective lens and a 1× relay lens divided in two and including a prism between halves. The exit pupil of the objective lens is imaged onto the entrance pupil of the 1× relay lens where a slit is positioned to define an image of the thin portion of the product unit in the sensing area. The optics spread the spectrum perpendicularly to the spatial direction to define a grid received by a CCD camera. The CCD camera and associated CPU operate on the data to bin attenuated pixels, train for filtering by spectral range and employ that training to subsequently train for the establishment of algorithms which sense differences in the filter data between product units of different attributes.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a vision disorder, improving vision, treating memory impairment, or enhancing memory performance using N-Oxides of heterocyclic esters, amides, thioesters, or ketones

Abstract: A method and system for associating properties in a computer system is described. An aspect relates to a mechanism for dynamically determining the value of a property for an instance or object, which can override the property defined for the class or object type. Another aspect relates to a mechanism for dynamically changing at run-time the set of properties associated with system structures, such as classes, object types, instances, or objects. Yet another aspect relates to a mechanism that can associate or disassociate an entire set of properties at the same time, rather than having to separately associate or disassociate each property within a set of properties. A further aspect relates to a mechanism for allowing particular instances or objects to explicitly not inherit properties of its familial class or object type.

Abstract: Methods for changing the values of parameters of a pulse sequence of a magnetic resonance imaging scanning procedure to change a characteristic of at least one image resulting from the scanning procedure are disclosed wherein an input device in the room with the patient is used to provide an input to the magnetic resonance imaging system. The input device is preferably a hand-operated device, such as a mouse. Values of parameters corresponding to TR time, TE time, slice axis, slice thickness, slice location, field of view, oblique angle and resolution may, for example, be changed by providing suitable inputs through the input device. Methods of conducting MRI scans are also disclosed wherein an updated pulse sequence is formed based on a current pulse sequence and an input from an input device, during execution of the current pulse sequence. MRI systems are disclosed, as well.

Abstract: A liquid insecticide solution comprising a 5% to 20% water solution of a disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (“DOT”) mixture comprising disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, colored pigment, and a bittering agent of either sucrose octa-acetate and denatonium benzoate, is provided. Preferably, the insecticide solution is prepared by stirring a powdered DOT mixture into water. Methods for treating wood surfaces and preparing bait stations with liquid insecticide solutions prepared with D.O.T. mixtures are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for accurately detecting the detachment of both electrically conductive and non-conductive implants which have been introduced to and are intended to remain at a desired therapeutic site. The detachment detection apparatus may include a conductive or an electrically-isolated implant, such as a vasoocclusive coil, connected to a wire by an electrolytically severable joint. The detachment assembly further includes a power supply having a direct current drive circuit for supplying a direct current to the joint, an alternating current drive circuit for independently supplying an alternating current to the joint, and an alternating current monitoring circuit for monitoring an alternating current level of the alternating current supplied to the joint. The detection assembly includes a central processing unit for selecting a first mode and a second mode for determining a detachment threshold level indicating detachment of the implant.

Abstract: A photopolymeriziable thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a mixture consisting of (a) an active energy ray-setting resin and obtained by reacting an unsaturated monobasic acid copolymer resin with a cycloaliphatic epoxy group-containing unsaturated compound or reacting a cycloaliphatic epoxy group containing copolymer resin with an acid group-containing unsaturated compound and (b) an photosensitive prepolymer obtained by esterifying a novolak type epoxy compound with an alpha-beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid and then further reacting with polybasic acid anhydride (and in one embodiment further reacting with an unsaturated isocyanate).

Abstract: A CAM cell design methodology and a method of pre-charge and comparison timing is disclosed. A CAM cell utilizing this design methodology includes a P-channel transistor configured to communicate a comparison result to a match line using the Miller effect. In one embodiment, the CAM cell further includes a positive comparison bit line, a negative comparison bit line, a first dual-ended CAM memory core cell configured to store data, a second dual-ended CAM memory core cell configured to store masking data, comparison circuitry, and a second P-channel transistor configured to communicate a masked state to the match line.

Abstract: Compounds are described which have efflux pump inhibitor activity. Also described are methods of using such efflux pump inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutical compositions which include such compounds.

Abstract: A counterfeit-resistant document comprises a contrasting layer and a dynamic camouflaging layer. The contrasting layer is highly contrastive and includes a latent message that can be reproduced over a broad range of copy device control settings. The dynamic camouflaging layer is applied over the contrasting layer to suppress the latent message. The visual density of the dynamic camouflaging layer, which comprises a camouflage pattern that is printed in thermochromic ink, inversely varies with temperature. In this manner, the dynamic camouflaging layer is inactivated at room temperatures so that the latent message is suppressed on the original document, and activated at scanning temperatures so that the latent message is exhibited on a reproduction of the original document.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aesthetically appealing nail file/buffer comprising a core with an abrasive surface on at least one side of the core and a durable, decorative pattern or design. Preferably, the tool has a core which includes a substantially rigid substrate and at least one layer of resilient material laminated to the substrate. Abrasive material is adhered to at least one side of the core, and glitter may be mixed with the abrasive material. The tool preferably includes materials, such as substantially transparent plastics or gels, possibly with colored pigment, which create a unique, attractive nail file. The tool typically includes a colored pattern, preferably by embedding dyes into the hiatused abrasive surface of the tool using sublimation. Alternatively, the tool may incorporate a patterned sheet under the abrasive material, the abrasive material being composed of substantially clear materials allowing the pattern to show therethrough.

Abstract: An instrument and method of the present invention facilitates accurate IOP determination, both before and after any laser eye treatment. A tonometer according to the present invention is specially designed to measure IOP by contacting the sclera instead of the cornea. To ensure accurate pressure measurement, the programmable logic of the tonometer assumes and compensates for normal sclera thickness, normal sclera radius of curvature, and normal sclera tissue modulus of elasticity. The tonometer preferably comprises a housing that is contoured such that it is easily grasped, in a manner of a writing pen. The functioning components of the instrument include an activation button, located on the anterior dorsal surface in close approximation to the index fingertip of the user, a liquid crystal display, a reset button, and a removable battery cover. The tip of the instrument is a solid state pressure transducer element that produces a change in voltage with a change in intraocular pressure.

Abstract: A method and system reduces the complexity of functions within a Boolean network by breaking the network at certain nodes. Before the flattening phase of a technology independent optimization, the present invention estimates the on-set and off-set complexities of each node of the network. The complexities are estimated by considering the type of function represented by the node, the estimated complexities of any child nodes, and the number of variables in the support of the node. If a node's estimated complexity exceeds a defined complexity limit, then the network is preferably broken at that node. A new node of the same type as the complex node is created, and child nodes of the complex node are appended to the newly created node. In addition, an intermediate node is created as a child of the complex node and the child nodes are removed from the complex node.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for the analysis and determination of the nature of repeat units in a genetic target. In one method of this invention, the nature of the repeat units in the genetic target is determined by the steps of providing a plurality of hybridization complex assays arrayed on a plurality of test sites, where the hybridization complex assay includes at least a nucleic acid target containing a simple repetitive DNA sequence, a capture probe having a first unique flanking sequence and n repeat units, where n=0,1,2 . . . , or fractions thereof, being complementary to the target sequence, and a reporter probe having a selected sequence complementary to the same target sequence strand wherein the selected sequence of the reporter includes a second unique flanking sequence and m repeat units, where m=0,1,2 . . . , or fractions thereof, but where the sum of repeat units in the capture probe plus reporter probe is greater than 0 (n+m>0).

Abstract: A radio unit for computer systems for receiving and/or presenting data information transmitted within a commercial broadcast band and methods of manufacturing and using the same. The radio unit comprises an integrated antenna system, a first radio receiver, and an interface system for removably connecting the radio unit to a computer system. The integrated antenna system includes a first set of windings, a second set of windings, and a ferrite core with a first region and a second region. To reduce parasitic capacitance among the windings, the first set of windings are wound substantially in a first direction about a circumference of the first region, and the second set of windings are wound substantially in a second direction, substantially opposite said first direction, about a circumference of the second region and are coupled with the first set of windings at a junction between the first region and the second region.