Abstract: A novel pigment print paste for the coloration of textiles includes an additive comprising a diorganopolysiloxane. In particular, the diorganopolysiloxane contains reactive functional substituents which will react with other components of the pigment print paste, such as the binder or the clear diluent. Specifically, polydimethylsiloxane, diorganopolysiloxanes carrying side chains containing an amino, epoxy, or carboxyl functional group are illustrative additives. The diorganopolysiloxane may be terminated with alkoxy or hydroxy radicals. Heating a pigment printed textile results in coreaction, or cross-linking, producing advantageous results such as improved color fastness, improved resistance to crocking and abrasion, improved washability, and good hand properties in the printed area.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for demultiplexing digital signals which utilize two framing sequences, such as the DS1C and DS2 signals of Digital Telephony, to provide framing and pulse stuffing synchronization control information.

Abstract: A small signal swing line driver, that generates a reduced amount of switching noise and also suppresses transients appearing on the line, is described. Specifically, the driver includes a clamp connected to the driver output to limit the maximum DC driver output level and to suppress voltage transients, e.g. reflections, spikes or the like, appearing on the driven line and caused by conditions external to the driver. The driver also contains circuitry to limit the transition times of the rising and falling edges of the driver output signal in order to reduce the amount of switching noise which is generated by the driver and thereafter coupled onto quiet lines.

Abstract: Devices for modeling a large variety of forms--such as: humans, primates, monsters, animals, birds, fish, planes, rocket ships, abstract forms and so forth--are disclosed.An embodiment of the present invention comprises a first wire having bends at predetermined positions thereof and further wires affixed to the first wire at predetermined positions thereon. The first wire serves both as part of an armature formed by the first and further wires and as a support for the armature. Further embodiments include a base having an aperture therein. In one such embodiment, the first wire is bent so that a double thickness thereof is removably inserted into the aperture. In another such embodiment, an end of the first wire is removably inserted into the aperture.

Abstract: A method for use in brazing an interconnect pin to a portion of metallization pattern (e.g. a pad) existing on a brittle dielectric substrate, such as a multi-layered ceramic (MLC) substrate, is disclosed. A dielectric layer is formed with appropriate annular openings. Each opening provides a closed containment wall, which extends around and above the pad, to hold the brazing alloy. Each circular containment wall is concentrically aligned with its associated pad and exposes an area, of each pad, having a smaller diameter than that of the entire pad. The containment walls serve to prevent the brazing alloy from coming into contact with any edge of the pads.

Abstract: Apparatus and related methods for continuous long-term non-invasive measurement of the pressure of a pulsatile fluid flowing through a flexible tube, particularly human arterial blood flow, is disclosed. Specifically, the apparatus provides a continuous calibrated pressure measurement by first undertaking a "calibration" phase comprised of determining the pressure at various pre-defined conditions of flow and, in reponse thereto, ascertaining the values of a plurality of coefficients each of which is associated with a corresponding term in a pre-defined function that characterizes fluid pressure in relation to pulsatile displacement of the wall of the tube; and second, undertaking a "continuous monitoring" phase comprised of determining each subsequently occurring pressure value as the pre-defined function of each corresponding pulsatile wall displacement value, and re-initiating the calibration phase at the expiration of pre-defined time intervals which adaptively change based upon current and prior results.

Abstract: A method, useful in fabricating semiconductor integrated circuits, for passivating an undercut formed by etch-back of a silicon dioxide layer under a diverse insulator film is disclosed. The method includes the step of coating the device with a thin, conformal film to a thickness sufficient only to line, without refilling, the lateral walls of the undercut region.

Abstract: A "dotted or" logic circuit comprising Current Controlled Gate (CCG) circuits is described. In accordance with the present invention, Schottky diodes are cross-coupled between the dotted CCG circuits. Specifically, a Schottky diode is connected between the base of the base-to-collector diode of one CCG circuit to the emitter of the input transistors of another CCG circuit and vice versa.

Abstract: Apparatus for a planter, and particularly one suitable for use in planting trees, shrubs or other woody perennials, is described. Specifically, this apparatus comprises a supporting member, having two ends and being longer than a maximum distance across the top of the planting hole, which lies on the ground and straddles the top of the planting hole; a holding device for securing the plant to the supporting member at a position intermediate these two ends, and earth anchors for securing the supporting member to the ground on at least one side of the planting hole to prevent the planter from rotating over the hole. Furthermore, the supporting member may comprise a center section and a number of coaxially aligned telescoping sections, each of which can be placed in one of a number of different positions in order to easily increase or decrease the length of the planter. This allows the planter to be used with a wide variety of differently sized planting holes.