Abstract: An improved method for fabricating Chip-on-Board memory modules using partially-defective memory chips or a combination of partially-defective and flawless memory parts, comprises mounting unpackaged (or a combination of packaged and unpackaged) memory parts to a printed circuit board using one or more selectively settable materials, testing and patching the memory parts, and providing a protective cover after a suitable combination of memory parts and patches produces a fully-functional memory module. Also, a new set of printed circuit boards designed to allow fabrication of memory modules using single-bit patching, any-bit patching, and DDR technology with unpackaged memory parts. In a preferred embodiment, the method and printed circuit boards mentioned above are combined to produce a number of low-cost memory modules using modern, available partially-defective and flawless memory parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for examining a foreign matter derived from a living body in quality control for production of various products in order to rapidly identify an individual from whom a living body-derived material contaminated as a foreign matter in products or facilities involved in production of the products was derived, while securing the secret of information on nucleic acid sequences unique to individuals. The method for examining a foreign matter derived from a living body includes identifying an individual from whom a living body-derived material contaminated as a foreign matter in products or facilities involved in production of the products was derived, on the basis of information on sequences of nucleic acid contained in the living body-derived material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for building a memory module using improved patching schemes comprises, mounting multiple primary and secondary memory parts on a multi-layer circuit board, positioning I/O bit line patching networks adjacent to the primary and secondary memory parts, matching read/write control signals for primary and secondary memory parts which share I/O bit line patching networks, testing primary and secondary memory parts to identify non-operable I/O lines, and patching any non-operable I/O line of a primary memory part by replacing it with a fully operable I/O line of its associated backup memory part. The method and apparatus include multi-layer circuit boards which utilize 2-to-1, 4-to-1, and 8-to-1 patching configurations.

Abstract: In a cable television converter terminal, NICAM signal passthrough is achieved using an alignment-free passthrough circuit including a NICAM SAW filter. The alignment-free passthrough circuit directly taps the output of the converter terminal's tuner to obtain the NICAM signal. As a result, the NICAM signal is not distorted by the components involved in obtaining the other signal components of the cable television signal. Consequently, sound quality is improved and rendered less vulnerable to degradation due to component aging, temperature fluctuations, and human error. The passthrough circuit can be implemented as a removable circuit module.

Abstract: A frequency range bounder for limiting the frequency of a voltage controlled oscillator uses a multiplexer that responds to comparator inputs indicating whether an input control signal will allow the oscillator frequency to go beyond a predetermined range. If the control signal keeps the frequency within the range, the control signal is sent directly to an oscillator driver. If the control signal is above or below the range, the multiplexer outputs an alternative value as the control signal. As a result, the oscillator frequency is prevented from extending beyond an allowable tolerance range.

Abstract: A puzzle in the form of stacks which eliminates troublesome handling, and presents high versatility as amusement. An overall picture as a correct combination is divided into a plurality of segmental pictures which are separately displayed on different cards, each of which is placed in a plurality of cards belonging to one of stacks equal in number to the plurality of segmental pictures. A card displaying one of the segmental pictures is selected from a plurality of cards of each stack for exposure, and selected cards are placed in close proximity to assemble the segmental pictures to reconstruct the overall pictures on the cards.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing arrangement between a flow regulator and a shut-off valve attached to an oxygen cylinder. The shut-off valve includes a casing which is adapted to be mounted to an oxygen cylinder containing oxygen gas or an oxygen enhanced gas, a side wall defining a part of the casing. A female outlet port is defined in the side wall of the casing. The flow regulator includes a metallic cylindrical body which has first and second end faces. A yoke extends from the first end face of the cylindrical body. A screw bolt, which has an end facing the first end face of the cylindrical body, operates with the yoke to clamp the casing of the shut-off valve between the first end face of the cylindrical body and the end of the screw bolt. A male inlet port extends from the first end face of the cylindrical body into the female outlet port of the shut-off valve to receive the oxygen gas or the oxygen enhanced gas.

Abstract: A first processing unit group for performing solution processing and a second processing unit group including heat and cooling processing units each having a heat processing unit and a cooling processing unit are arranged adjacent to each other such that the cooling processing unit is located on the first processing unit group side. This makes it possible to conduct temperature control precisely in a solution processing unit for performing solution processing for a substrate at about room temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a heat sensitive glue activating labeler using one drum in which a label adsorbing portion capable of being adjusted to a size of a label.

Abstract: A transfer fabric for conveying wet paper from a sheet forming part to a hydro-extracting part and a papermaking machine using the same are disclosed. A transfer fabric for receiving from a paper forming fabric the wet paper formed by a sheet forming part and delivering the wet paper into a hydro-extracting part as the subsequent step. The transfer fabric is a clothed net produced by preparing as wefts such yarns having both monofilaments and plain threads of a small diameter so bound as to interpose water absorbing gaps therebetween on the running side face side and plain threads of a small diameter so bound as to interpose water absorbing gaps therebetween on the wet paper receiving face side, and as warps monofilaments or twisted monofilaments, laying the wefts in a plurality of layers and the warps in a single layer, and weaving the wefts and said warps.

Abstract: A closure cap having therein a blister pack in which an additive, which may be a tablet, is retained to be released into the liquid contents of an associated bottle simultaneously upon opening of the closure cap and the rupturing of said blister pack by part of a closure member and forming part of the closure cap, whereafter the contents of the container may be dispensed either through the closure cap or after removal of the closure cap.

Abstract: A module (P-code module) provides parameter information to a Number Assignment Module (NAM) in a cellular phone unit by processing a simple programming code (P-code) entered by the user through a telephone keypad. The P-code employs a flexible length telephone keypad coding that can be translated into programmable parameters of cellular phone products. Field identification numbers and look-up tables are used to shorten the P-code length for more frequently used information. To activate a cellular phone, the user provides product and serial number information to a dial-up access center which then generates a scrambled P-code for entry by the user. The P-code module within the processor unit of the cellular phone likewise descrambles, decompresses, and performs an integrity check on the sequence of digits being entered by the user.

Abstract: A low VOC cleaner/primer for EPDM and butyl roofing and waterproofing membranes. Highly volatile solvents are replaced with a carefully chosen petroleum oil and a blend of hydrocarbon resin and partially cross-linked halo-butyl rubber. The cleaner/primer contains halo-butyl rubber, a high softening point resin tackifier, a low viscosity, high volatility petroleum oil and a curing agent. When applied to a dust covered membrane the cleaner/primer effectively displaces dust and leaves behind a primer film which is conducive to adhesive bonding by either splicing tape or solvent based adhesive. When applied in a thin coating to metal surfaces the cleaner/primer effectively primes the metal to enhance the adhesion of butyl rubber based splicing tape or solvent based butyl adhesives.

Abstract: A controller for model trains on a train track is provided. The controller causes direct current control signals to be superimposed on alternating current power signals to control effects and features on model vehicles. The model vehicle includes a receiver unit responsive to the direct current control signals.

Abstract: A spindle extension, especially for drilling and milling operations is desirable to complete many modern die molds or to protect the host machine spindle from undesirable wear. The inventive spindle extension contains its own adjustable length draw bar assembly that works in tandem with the host machine power draw bar that is easily activated to provide quick and secure tool changes. Surrogate and long-reach embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An adhesive roofing tape is based on a combination of brominated butyl rubber and EPDM. A non-diene block terpolymer is interspersed in the cross-linked polymer network. A plasticizer and tackifier are included to provide resiliency and permanent tack. An important aspect of the invention is to use a high molecular weight polyisobutylene plasticizer and a peroxide curing system. Rapid crosslinking without concomitant rapid degradation of the brominated butyl rubber occurs and some limited degradation of the plasticizer contributes to surface tack. A method of making the adhesive roofing tape is also provided.