Abstract: A method for manufacturing integrated circuits in which conductors and gate structures are built-up on a substrate plate, the conductors incorporating a layer of polycrystalline silicon and the gate structures including a gate electrode of polycrystalline silicon, where each of the gate structures is surrounded by doped source-and-drain-areas and where the gate electrode and the source-and-drain-areas respectively are metallized by depositing thereon a metal which reacts with the silicon from which the gate electrode and the source-and-drain-areas are comprised, so as to form a silicide layer. In accordance with the invention the gate electrode (3) is metallized in a first process stage. The source-and-drain-areas (18, 19) are metallized in a later process stage. Subsequent to metallizing the gate electrode in the first process stage, a protective layer (5) is applied to the metallized layer (4) of the gate electrode in a second process stage.

Abstract: One-sided corrugated board machine having at least two pair of corrugated rollers, a lower pair and an upper pair, wherein each pair of lower and upper corrugated rollers are supported on separate lateral, pivotable and fixable bearing brackets. A movable glue-applying device and clamping roller are provided such that they can be moved away from the pivoting path of the corrugated rollers. When it is desired to change the rollers of a single pair, one for another, the glue-applying device and the clamping roller are moved away from the pivoting path and the corrugated rollers are pivoted so as to change each pair of rollers one for another without having to rethread the paper tracks.

Abstract: An improved method of manufacturing active matrix display backplanes with thin film transistors thereon and a drive scheme therefor. A refractory metal covers the indium tin oxide (ITO) layer, patterned to form a gate electrode for the transistors and to protect the pixel pad ITO during formation of the transistors. To reduce shorts and capacitance between the gate and the source or the drain, an intermetal dielectric is patterned to form a central portion over a planar portion of the gate region and to cover any exposed gate edges.

Abstract: An internal radiation attenuation system for a substantially enclosed radioactive work environment to protect and shield workers therein from radiation. The system decreases health hazards for workers and increases the safety margin within the environment. The method contemplates utilizing a frame which is formed from a plurality of interlocking segments which are quickly and easily assembled and disassembled. A plurality of radiation attenuation panels are slidably engaged upon the upper portion of the frame and a second plurality of radiation attenuation pads can be engaged to hang from the sides of the frame to substantially enclose a worker therein.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical orientation system for conveyed articles having a distinguishable top and bottom such as a rail tie plate or the like is disclosed comprising a sensor frame having a transverse pivot axis, a plurality of elongate sensor fingers pivotable about that axis and subject to a biasing force, a plurality of notched beam interceptors, one mounted to each sensor finger, a corresponding plurality of opto switches and a logic circuit, whereby the frame is oriented in relation to a conveyor surface so that the sensor fingers intercept and are triggered by the conveyed article. The pattern of triggered sensor fingers is transmitted through the beam interceptors and opto switches to the logic means, from where it may be used to trigger a conveyed article reorientation device.

Abstract: Apparatus enables the identification of a periodic composite signal made up of a train of elementary signals and produced, for example by a marine light. At each elementary signal of the composite signal, the operator operates a switch feeding into the apparatus pulses which are treated by a microprocessor; the trains of these pulses are stored in a live memory, compared to each other in such a way that there is retained only that train which is the most representative, this most representative train being compared with information contained in dead memories constituting a reference table. That one of the sets of information contained in the memories which appears as being identical to the train of pulses recognized as being representative is then displayed as an indication directly usable to enable the operator to know the identity of the emitter and, may be, the main characteristics of this emitter such as its name, its position, or other characteristics.

Abstract: An apparatus for desalinating sea water, comprising a distillation unit which includes a porous hydrophobic membrane which is pervious to steam but impervious to water, and a condensation surface arranged at a distance from the membrane, the distillation arrangement also including a first unit for heating and conducting the water to be distilled on one side of the membrane, and a second unit arranged to conduct a liquid which is colder than the water, on the side of the condensation surface remote from the membrane, distilled water being collected and drawn-off between the membrane and the condensation surface.

Abstract: A two-piece plastic like signholder and subassembly therefor. The signholder includes a bracket having inclined bearing edges which bear against the assembled two plastic like pieces which are molded as mirror images of one another. The bracket and pieces are designed to provide a bias to ensure a top bearing surface between the upper portions of the two assembled pieces to securely hold signs therebetween. The pieces include positive engagement elongated mating slots and posts along the bottom edge of the pieces. The pieces also include inner and outer inclined or angled bottom edge pieces and the pieces can be curved or warped toward one another to aid in the biasing of the pieces.

Abstract: A system for diaphragm distillation of a liquid, for example for desalination of salt water, comprising a diaphragm, through which vapor, but not liquid can pass, and a condensation surface for condensing vapor having passed through the diaphragm, and necessary passageways. According to the invention, the system comprises one or several units, each of which comprises a plurality of pipes located one within the other, viz. a first (1) inner pipe, a second (2) pipe located outside thereof and consisting of a diaphragm of the aforesaid kind, and a third (3) pipe located outside the second (2) pipe, which first (1) and third (3) pipes are of a gas-tight material, that said unit is surrounded by a fourth (4) gas-tight pipe, where a first (5) passageway is formed by the first (1) pipe and a second (6), a third (7) and a fourth (8) passageway are formed between said pipes (1,2;2,3;3,4) in successive order in the direction from the inside outward.

Abstract: A contact for a connector, which includes two opposed contact elements for receiving therebetween a male contact of a mating connector. Each the contact element is provided with one or more protrusions on an opposed surface for embracing the male contact. Protrusions of the two opposed contact elements extend to that portions of the opposed contact elements which are devoid of the protrusions so as to overlap each other before the male contact is inserted between the contact elements. With this arrangement, even if the male contact is very thin, pressing force required to securely pressing the male contact by the contact elements is certainly obtained. The contact and the male contact are securely contacted without any torsional force and other forces which would otherwise be caused on these contacts.

Abstract: A character-carrying disc comprises, arranged on its front face, a circular arc-shaped wire spring ended by two branches, which are rectilinear and bent inwardly constituting a small fork adapted to grip the shaft of a printing machine in which the disc is used and to engage an annular groove of this shaft. This disc carries a slidable pin on a shoulder of which the central portion of the arc-shaped part of the spring bears so as to maintain the pin in an axial position in which it co-operates with a member of the machine to provide a drive connection for rotation of the disc. Thus, the spring performs a double function, ensuring on the one hand the return of the pin to its working position and on the other hand the securing of the disc on the shaft of the machine.

Abstract: A patient transfer mat for aiding the moving of a patient who cannot move oneself. The mat includes a center section and a pair of wing sections integrally and hingedly attached thereto and adapted to be placed under the patient. The mat including grasping openings in each end with slots adjacent thereto for securing a strap therethrough to secure the patient to the mat. A pair of mats are placed under the patient to move the patient by sliding or lifting.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically filling a plurality of flexible vessels or pipettes with liquid in a controlled manner. The vessels are sorted, inserted into a filling rack and then inserted in the rack into a vacuum container with their filling ports or tubes inserted into the liquid. The container and hence the vessels are evacuated to a desired pressure, which then is released to fill the vessels with a desired amount of liquid. The vessels then are removed in the rack and sealed for later use. The sealed vessels then can be labeled prior to use.

Abstract: Antistatic cartons of containerboard having 0.3 to 3.5 percent by weight conductive carbon for protecting electrostatic discharge sensitive devices. The containerboard is made from an alkaline pulp which eliminates acid contamination, increases shelf life, provides Mullen burst strength in the linerboard which exceeds 90(.+-.1) pounds per square inch. The surface resistivity is in the range of from 10.sup.3 to 10.sup.9 ohms per square. The carton includes conductive adhesives to insure dissipation of any static charges.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a single-wall pipe, tube or like conduit (9,44) having smooth inner surfaces and a mechanical-strength enhancing pattern of walls, flanges or ridges on the outer surface thereof, the conduit being made of plastics or like extrudable material.

Abstract: A tamper evident closure for a wide mouth container having a closed endcap with an overcap to coaxially rotate thereabout. The overcap is provided with an integrally formed vertically depending knife blade which is constructed and arranged to engage a weakened portion of a raised annular rib in the endcap. The endcap is further provided with a raised hollow lug which projects vertically through a corresponding aperture in the overcap. The aperture is provided with a cutting edge. As the overcap is rotated, the cutting edge of the aperture severs the raised lug, thus providing an early indication of tampering. As the overcap is rotated further and completes a rotation about said container, the knife blade completely severs the weakened portion of the raised annular rib, thus completely detaching the closure from the container. An annular bead in said overcap and a corresponding groove in said endcap may be used to reattach the severed overcap to the body of the container for reuse of the contents therein.

Abstract: A hydraulic coupling for a "Bag-in-the-box" fluid container, comprising a sealed closure and a connection fitting sealably engaged therewith, the closure including a hollow tube carrying a tapered, dislodgable plug and the connection fittig for coupling to a hydraulic pick-up line, the fitting sealably engaged in the tube and having a plunger arranged to dislodge the plug to gain access to the content of the gab for transmission of the content of the bag to the pick-up line.

Abstract: A murine monoclonal antibody specific for an antigenic determinant on the surface or in the cytoplasm of human carcinoma cells and tissue. A cell line is provided for producing such specific monoclonal antibodies for the detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic treatment of a plurality of human carcinomas by means of selective labelling of said monoclonal antibodies.

Abstract: An electronic advanced date warning system including a front surface having means associated with the front surface for lighting selected date warning areas thereon and which include conventional calendar information indicia, circuit means for selectively activating and de-activating the lighting means to light at least one of the selected areas, and control and memory means for programming the circuit means and means to review the programmed dates and number of warning dates associated with each programmed date.

Abstract: A creative art medium by which artistic expression could take the form of a uniform color layer upon a substrate visible under normal lighting conditions defining a first image, the layer carrying a co-planar latent luminescent image which is not discernible under normal light conditions through present and visible, this latent image being visible and distinguishable only under darkness conditions, said latent image not being an overlay. The color compositions are color matched. Only one composition includes one of a luminescent, fluorescent and phosphorescent component and is employed to form the latent image side by side with the image formed by the other color matched composition.