Abstract: A filter cartridge, which is suitable in particular for purifying dental waste waters, has a housing with three different spatial regions which receive three different filter materials having different filter properties. The first filter material is preceded by a sedimentation space.

Abstract: An improved method of making stereoscopic pictures comprising photographing a scene with a camera spaced from the scene, moving the camera generally parallel to the scene while producing a plurality of pictures of the scene each taken at a different position relative to the scene, and separating the pictures into stereo pairs for viewing. Photographing and moving steps can be performed and the separating step can be done as soon as the pictures are available for viewing to produce the stereo pairs. Alternatively, the photographing and moving steps can be done at one time and the separating step can be done at subsequent times to produce the stereo pairs of the invention thereby allowing stereo pairs to be produced from existing motion pictures, computer generated images, videotapes and still photographs. The method can be used utilizing drones, satellites, rockets, slings and other vehicles to move the camera(s).

Abstract: Monolithic, three dimensional NAND strings include a semiconductor channel, at least one end portion of the semiconductor channel extending substantially perpendicular to a major surface of a substrate, a plurality of control gate electrodes having a strip shape extending substantially parallel to the major surface of the substrate, the blocking dielectric comprising a plurality of blocking dielectric segments, a plurality of discrete charge storage segments, and a tunnel dielectric located between each one of the plurality of the discrete charge storage segments and the semiconductor channel.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light guide plate includes the follow steps. First, an injection mold including a cavity plate is provided. Then a plurality of microstructures is formed on the cavity plate by laser etching. Each microstructure includes a recess having a concave surface, and a protrusion formed around a periphery of the recess, wherein at least half of the concave surface is a mirror-like surface. Finally, a light guide plate is molded in the injection mold.

Abstract: A method for efficiently charging a battery. The method includes producing a first signal having a voltage level dependent on the voltage of the battery, comparing the voltage level of the first signal with a settable voltage representative of a maximum battery charging current, and producing a second signal representative of a charging current to be provided to the battery, the second signal having a voltage level selected to be the lower voltage level between the first signal and the settable voltage.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a prefabricated multi-die leadframe with a base and integrated raised die paddle and a plurality of bodies extending from the base. A thermal interface layer is formed over a back surface of a semiconductor die or top surface of the raised die paddle. The semiconductor die is mounted over the raised die paddle between the bodies of the leadframe with the TIM disposed between the die and raised die paddle. An encapsulant is deposited over the leadframe and semiconductor die. Vias can be formed in the encapsulant. An interconnect structure is formed over the leadframe, semiconductor die, and encapsulant, including into the vias. The base is removed to separate the bodies from the raised die paddle. The raised die paddle provides heat dissipation for the semiconductor die. The bodies are electrically connected to the interconnect structure. The bodies operate as conductive posts for electrical interconnect.

Abstract: A method includes instantiating a cloned network that includes a second set of virtual service nodes. The second set of virtual service nodes includes at least one cloned virtual service node that is a clone of a corresponding virtual service node in a first set of virtual service nodes. The at least one cloned virtual service node has access to a history of events that occurred at the corresponding virtual service node in the first set of virtual service nodes. The method includes initiating an interactive debugging session that includes step by step processing of the events of the history of events.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quinazoline containing zinc-binding moiety based derivatives of formula I that have enhanced and unexpected properties as inhibitors of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase (EGFR-TK) and their use in the treatment of EGFR-TK related diseases and disorders such as cancer.

Abstract: A limiting structure is used for a foldable electronic device including a cover and a body. The limiting structure includes a receiving portion formed in the cover, a latching element, a support element and an elastic element. The receiving portion defines a notch and a holding portion. The latching element is fixed to the body. The support element defines a cutout. The cutout is aligned with the notch. The latching element is received in the cutout and the notch. The elastic element surrounds the support element. The cover is opened relative to the body, and the latching element is latched with the holding portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods useful for treating various conditions and afflictions, such as inflammation and cancer. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions and methods of treatment which utilize peptides comprising at least one caveolin scaffolding domain. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to compositions of fusion peptides comprising the antennapedia homeodomain fused to a caveolin scaffolding domain and to methods of using these peptides to treat various conditions and afflictions.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a Group III nitride semiconductor is composed of a pressure vessel, a reaction vessel disposed within the pressure vessel, a heating device disposed within the pressure vessel so as to heat the reaction vessel, and a glove box filled with argon gas. The pressure vessel and the glove box are connected to each other via a gate valve. By virtue of this configuration, a large-sized reusable reaction vessel can be disposed within the pressure vessel without causing oxidation of Na.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device is used to dissipate heat generated by a number of memory chips of a motherboard. The heat dissipation device includes two brackets attached to the motherboard and at opposite sides of the memory chips, are a support, and a fan. The support includes a fixing plate and two clamping plates extending from opposite ends of the fixing plate. The clamping plates are rotatably mounted to the brackets, and are positioned above the memory chips. The fan is sandwiched between the clamping plates or mounted to the fixing plate.

Abstract: A compressor leakage detector includes a water tank, an elevator platform, a control panel, and a pressure testing unit. The elevator platform is disposed in the water tank to rise and drop vertically. The operating panel of the control panel has a human-machine interface, indicators, and pressure gauges. The pressure testing unit in the control panel uses an intake pipe to connect to several branch pipes that in turn connect to the compressors in the water tank. Each of the branch pipes connects in series to at least one intake EM valve and at least one exhaust EM valve. A pressure sensor is interposed between the intake EM valve and the corresponding compressor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing email are provided. Some of the email may be encrypted using identity-based-encryption (IBE) techniques. When an incoming IBE-encrypted message for a recipient in an organization is received by a gateway at the organization, the gateway may request an IBE private key from an IBE private key generator. The IBE private key generator may generate the requested IBE private key for the gateway. The gateway may use an IBE decryption engine to decrypt the incoming message. The decrypted message can be scanned for viruses and spam and delivered to the recipient. Outgoing email messages can also be processed. If indicated by message attributes or information provided by a message sender, an outgoing message can be encrypted using an IBE encryption engine and the IBE public key of a desired recipient.

Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film for short wavelength luminescence applications. The method provides a bottom electrode, and deposits a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film, including the element of N, O, or C, overlying the bottom electrode. After annealing, a semiconductor nanoparticle embedded Si insulating film has a peak photoluminescence (PL) at a wavelength in the range of 475 to 750 nanometers.

Abstract: An angular velocity sensor including a drive extension mode. In one aspect, an angular rate sensor includes a base and at least three masses disposed substantially in a plane parallel to the base, the masses having a center of mass. At least one actuator drives the masses in an extension mode, such that in the extension mode the masses move in the plane simultaneously away or simultaneously towards the center of mass. At least one transducer senses at least one Coriolis force resulting from motion of the masses and angular velocity about at least one input axis of the sensor. Additional embodiments can include a linkage that constrains the masses to move in the extension mode.

Abstract: A profiling apparatus configured to generate a high-resolution surface topology map of a surface using surface profiling data combined with surveying data. The apparatus is configured to collect both a plurality of survey sample points and a plurality of profile sample points of the surface. The profile sample points are then correlated with the survey sample points in the Z direction. Once the correlation is performed, the correlated profile sample points are merged or “filled-in” between the survey sample points. The high-resolution surface topology map is generated from the merging of the survey and profile sample points. In various embodiments, the survey data may be generated using an inertial profiler, an inclinometer based walking device, or a rolling-reference type profile device.

Abstract: A process for joining a stainless steel part and a silicon carbide ceramic part comprising: providing a SUS part, a SiC ceramic part, a Mo foil and a Ti foil; placing the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, the Ti foil, and the SUS part into a mold, the Mo foil and the Ti foil located between the SiC ceramic part and the SUS part, the Mo foil abutting the SiC ceramic part, the Ti foil abutting the SUS part and the Mo foil; placing the mold into a chamber of an hot press sintering device, heating the chamber and pressing the SUS part, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil, and the Ti foil at least until the SUS part, the SiC ceramic part, the Mo foil and the Ti foil form a integral composite article.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention reduce the throat height of a single pole type head with high accuracy. In one embodiment, a head with an electro lapping guide for controlling a write head's throat height during air bearing surface processing is made. Air bearing surface processing is performed using the electro lapping guide. For a read head, processing is performed using the read head itself or an electro lapping guide for the read head so that both the throat height of write head and the element height of read head are controlled.