Abstract: A hoisting apparatus (10) for use at a manhole (1), comprising a supporting mast and a jib crane (14) connected at an angle to an upper end portion (16) of the supporting mast (12). The jib crane (14) has a front member (18) pointing upwardly and extending on one side of the supporting mast (12) and a rear member (20) having a rear end section (22) extending on another side of the supporting mast (12). A linking rod (24) is connecting the rear member of the jib crane (14) to the supporting mast (12). The apparatus further comprises a winch mechanism (30) mounted onto the jib crane (14) and having a cable (32) cooperating with the front member (18) of the jib crane (14) for hoisting an object from the manhole (1). In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprise a security fence (40) for surrounding at least partially the manhole (1) and preventing accidental entry therein, the supporting mast (12) being part of the fence.

Abstract: A security system and method for monitoring a security status of fixed and mobile assets. The security system comprises an agent connected with the asset. The agent monitors a security of the asset and transmits the data to a master control unit. The master control unit retransmits the security status to a global operations center for processing the security status to detect a security threat. In response to a security threat, the global operations center generates an output. Periodic reports are generated and transmitted to the customer, and the customer is billed at intervals. For mobile assets, the security system also tracks a location of the asset as the asset is transported between a shipper's loading dock and a designated distribution center, including an origination port and a destination port. For fixed agents, the security system includes an interface for interfacing an existing security device to the master control unit and for controlling the existing security system.

Abstract: A supporting element (9) for supporting a fuel feed unit (2) on the bottom of a fuel tank has a curved element (13) having a supporting surface (17). The curved element (13) is fastened to the lower side of the fuel feed unit (2) and is manufactured as a single piece with a coarse filter (19). Fuel sucked up through the coarse filter (19) is guided over the curved element (13), so that dirt particles are retained at a tangential edge (14) of the supporting element (9).

Abstract: A system for defending against a distributed denial-of-service attack includes an intrusion detection system, an active security management system and an active security node. The intrusion detection system generates alert data if a denial-of-service attack is detected. The active security management system manages a domain, analyzes the alert data, generates and transmits a backtracking sensor in a case of the distributed denial-of-service attack, transmits mobile sensors to a host backtracked by the backtracking sensor to remove a master or an agent program within the host; and generates and transmits a backtracking sensor by using an IP address of a host that has transmitted a packet to the removed master or agent program. The active security node executes the transmitted backtracking sensor to backtrack an attacking host of the distributed denial-of-service attack and, if the backtracked host is determined as a real attacker, intercepts a traffic generated from the real attacker.

Abstract: A cat litter box with a pivotable container housed on a frame, the tray floor of which forms a collection tray for cat litter and the like. A cleaning mechanism is arranged standing in the container and reaching to the floor of the tray, with which cleaning mechanism, when the container is pivoted in one direction to clean it, waste matter, particularly feces, can be separated from the cat litter. The container possesses a storage chamber for the separated waste matter which can be moved with the container, which chamber is formed by a bag, the entrance of which chamber is arranged above the cleaning mechanism in the position of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for generating progressive solid models based on a cellular topology. A cellular model generating section 10, if a specific feature-based model is inputted, performs a mapping operation on the input feature-based model with reference to an internal feature library, thereby generating cellular topology models based on feature models. A progressive model initializing section 20 composes cells by use of volume attributes of the cells according to a relationship between the input feature-based model and the cells obtained from the cellular topology model to generate an initial cellular model SM0 which is simplified to generate a progressive solid model, and then searches n delta volumes DVi transiting the initial cellular topology model SM0 by composing and decomposing the cells so as to progressively complement the difference between the initial cellular topology model SM0 and the input feature-based model.

Abstract: Disclosed is an RSA cryptographic processing apparatus capable of performing the fast operating function. A modular multiplication operation or a modular exponentiation operation, i.e., an RSA cryptographic operation, is selectively performed according to a control signal inputted, the modular operation of the data of 512 to 1024 bits is iteratively performed by use of 32-bit operating unit, and the data of 512 to 1024 bits is operated by use of a 32-bit operating unit, thereby minimizing the size of the register storing the data and reducing the size of the cryptographic apparatus, and which the intermediate value generated at the operation process is stored in the internal register instead of the memory, thereby minimizing the times of access to the memory.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. A minute pattern is formed using a hard mask film of a series of a nitride film as an etch mask. Before a hard mask film removal process is performed, the step of performing given etching using an oxide film etchant is added to remove an abnormal oxide film on the nitride film. It is thus possible to effectively remove the hard mask film. Generation of voids in a pattern below the hard mask film can be also effectively prevented using BOE in which the composition ratio of HF and NH4F and an etching temperature are optimized as an oxide film etchant.

Abstract: A lithographic exposing system having an optical system including a light source, a lens, a mirror and a filter, and transferring patterns formed on a reticle to a substrate. The method includes a device for lowering the energy of the light from the light source below a threshold energy, an equipment for making the light that has passed through the device a light source for measuring alignment marks formed on the substrate, and a light path controlling device for directing the light from the light source toward the optical system in an exposing process and for making the light from the light source toward said the alignment mark measuring equipment.

Abstract: An adjustable support assembly for a data entry/interface device provides selective adjustment of the height of a data entry/interface mount with respect to a work surface mount. The adjustable support assembly also may provide for selective adjustment of the angular orientation or tilt of the data entry/interface mount. A selective height adjustment device is provided with a releasable brake assembly to permit control of the height of the data entry/interface mount, while selective angular orientation of the data entry/interface mount may be achieved by use of a clamping assembly.

Abstract: A method of isolating semiconductor devices including forming a pad layer on a semiconductor substrate, forming a trench by etching the semiconductor substrate to a predetermined depth using the pad layer as an etch barrier, implanting ion impurities into a bottom of the trench so as to increase an oxidation rate thereat, performing heat treatment for activating ion implanted impurities, growing a liner oxide film on a bottom and a sidewall of the trench, forming an isolation film on the liner oxide film so as to fill the trench, and smoothing the isolation film.