Abstract: A current-mode peak detector circuit is disclosed. The current-mode peak detector circuit includes an input transistor for receiving an input current that impresses a voltage on a control node, a pair of transistors for providing an output current in response to the voltage at the control node, and a decay control circuit for controlling the decay of the voltage at the control node such that the output current is representative of a peak value of the input current signal. A clamp circuit may be provided for clamping the input voltage to a predetermined level. All of the elements of the current-mode peak detector circuit may be realized using transistors for facilitating integration of the current-mode peak detector circuit on an integrated circuit. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other researcher to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: An architecture for a low power, high density (smaller area) asynchronous memory comprises memory cells including a forward inverter and a feedback inverter disposed in a back-to-back arrangement (i.e., back-to-back inverters), two write access transistors, a read inverter, and a read access transistor. The architecture employs a double ended write into the memory cells wherein Write Bit Lines coupled to write access transistors are precharged to Vdd−Vtn, or, alternately Vdd, when the signal Write Enable (WE) is low (i.e., “0”).

Abstract: An apparatus is described for capturing a bearing assembly in a device such as a high pressure pump or the like so that undesired pre-load within the bearing assembly is substantially reduced or eliminated. The apparatus is comprised of a fastener for capturing the bearing assembly by securing the bearing assembly to the shaft of the pump's eccentric assembly. A collet is disposed in the bearing assembly around the fastener. The fastener includes a tapered section for at least partially expanding the collet so that the collet engages the bearing assembly capturing the bearing assembly and controlling the amount of pre-load placed thereon.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for aseptically separating and removing the hide of an animal from its carcass wherein the hide is separated from the carcass prior to marking of the hide using at least one cutting implement inserted between the hide and the carcass for cutting the connecting tissue attaching the hide and carcass. The hide, once separated, is then marked and removed from the carcass.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a heat sink to a chip package such as a BGA type chip package or the like is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, ground bumps are formed on the die substrate of the chip package and on the heat mating surface of the heat sink to be attached to the package. The ground bumps formed on the die protrude into the body of dimples formed in the body of the chip encapsulation package to make thermal/electrical ground contact with the ground bumps formed on the heat mating surface of the heat sink for electrically grounding the heat sink.

Abstract: A garage door banner for partially covering the front of a conventional garage door. The banner is easily attached so as not to change its position after successive up and down garage door cycling operations. The banner is attached via elastic strips to the top and bottom edges of a conventional garage door. Illumination may also be provided so as to add decoration and visibility.

Abstract: Heavily fluorinated sugar analogs of formula wherein R1 is selected from alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, —CH2—O-alkyl, —CH2—O-aryl, —CH2OPO3H, —CH2—O-carbohydrate, —CH2—NH-peptide, or —CH2—O-peptide; wherein R2 is selected from hydroxy, —O-carbohydrate, —NH-peptide, wherein R3 is selected from H, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower haloalkyl, lower haloalkenyl, amino, mono- or di-lower alkylamino; wherein R4 is selected from amino, hydroxy, alkoxy, or halogen; and wherein R5 is H or amino. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as antiviral and antineoplastic agents and the compounds of formula (II) are useful as plant growth inhibitors and herbicides.

Abstract: A maneuverable self-propelled cart having a drive assembly including independently suspended drive wheels for propelling the cart over rough or uneven surfaces. The drive assembly is comprised of a drive wheel carriage having at least two drive wheels. The drive wheel carriage may include a turntable or the like adapted to rotate the carriage about a substantially vertical axis relative to the frame of the cart. Each drive wheel may be independently suspended beneath the cart frame by a suspension apparatus so as to allow each drive wheel to individually engage a ground or floor surface.

Abstract: A high precision current control circuit (current mirror) is disclosed. As in prior current mirrors, a reference voltage is generated from the input reference current. An operational amplifier is placed between the reference diode and the bases of the controlled transistors to provide precise reproduction of the reference voltage with ample current to drive many controlled current sources or current sources with high multiplication ratios from the reference current. As compared to prior emitter follower drivers, a lower voltage threshold of operation from an external proportional control results. Lower power supply voltage is supported, since one diode drop is removed from the reference current path.

Abstract: A connector and pin structure for coupling with a higher density, finer conductor pitch ribbon cable or the like is disclosed. The connector has an array of pins disposed thereon where a beveled tip of the pin allows for the pin to penetrate the insulation sheath of a corresponding conductor, and the pins have a contacting structure that facilitates contact between the pin and the conductor. In one embodiment, such as where the conductor comprises a braided conductor, each pin has a bulge structure that allows for optimal contact between the pin and the conductor. In another embodiment, such as where the conductor comprises a braided conductor or a solid wire conductor, the pin is asymmetrical and has a notch structure that allows for optimal contact between the pin and the conductor.

Abstract: An image capture device having apparatus for superimposing a cursor onto a recorded image wherein the position and movement of the cursor on the image may be controlled by a user of the image capture device. The image capture device includes a cursor control assembly for controlling the position of the cursor with respect to the image and a cursor generator for generating a cursor which is superimposed onto the image for recording to the storage medium.

Abstract: Thioltransferase and derivatives thereof are provided. Methods of treating or preventing cataract formation comprising administering thioltransferase or a derivative thereof are also provided. Thioltransferase or derivatives thereof are also useful for treating or preventing diseases resulting from or associated with oxidative stress. Human lens thioltransferase and a DNA sequence encoding the same are also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a circuit board within the chassis of an electronic device are disclosed. The chassis of an electronic device includes a mounting panel assembly having at least one slot for receiving a standoff mounted to the circuit board. Each slot includes a first end suitable for allowing insertion and removal of the standoff through the slot and a second end suitable for engaging the standoff to retain the standoff in the slot for securing the circuit board to the mounting panel assembly. A ramp member extends beneath the slot adjacent to the first end for urging the standoff toward the second end when the standoff is inserted in the slot through the first end.

Abstract: A voltage regulator includes a static regulator that provides a static regulated supply output as a reference input to a dynamic regulator to provide a regulated supply voltage. In one embodiment, multiple dynamic regulators are connected to the static regulated supply output of the static regulator. The one or more dynamic regulators dynamically detect when the regulated supply voltage is loaded below a predetermined reference level, and provide extra current in response to prevent the regulated supply voltage from drooping. Since the static regulator is capable of handling large average currents, the dynamic regulator circuit can be smaller than a typical dynamic regulator for an equivalent load. Furthermore, since the dynamic regulator provides transient current requirements, the size of the static regulator may be likewise smaller in size than a typical static regulator for an equivalent load.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for repairing degraded data. In a first aspect of the present invention, a method for patching degraded video data includes receiving a first frame of video data and decoding the first frame of video data so as to enable the first frame of video data to be displayed on a display device. A portion of the decoded first frame of video data that is degraded is identified. The degraded portion of the first frame of video data is patched utilizing a second portion of video data wherein the degraded portion of the first frame of video data is patched with the second portion of video data to enable the first frame of video data and the second portion of video data to be displayed concurrently. In a second aspect of the present invention, a video data patching apparatus includes a source decoder capable of accepting video data, the source decoder capable of decoding the video data so as to enable the video data to be displayed on a display device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for protecting a digital information appliance from an environmental influence. The digital information appliance is capable of detecting an environmental influence and determining if the detected environmental influence is potentially harmful. If the detected environmental influence is potentially harmful, the digital information appliance is capable of protecting the digital information appliance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel method and apparatus for determining the position of a window glass in an aperture window as between one of two or more regions. Further, the present invention discloses a method and apparatus for determining the direction of travel of a window. The present invention senses the position and direction of travel of a window by measuring the amount of current in a motor that is suitable for moving the window as the window passes one or more elastic objects.

Abstract: A method and system for storing an information signal for subsequent recording are disclosed. An incoming information signal is received, and a starting point in the information signal is identified. At least a portion of the information signal is stored in a memory as it is received, including the identified starting point. A command to record the information signal is received subsequent to the starting point of the information signal, and the information signal is recorded from the memory beginning with the starting point such that the information signal is recorded in its entirety. If the information signal is not recorded, the information signal will continue to be saved until the capacity of the memory is reached at which point the information signal may be recorded over the previously saved information signal. An end point of an information signal may be identified as the starting point of a new information signal desired to be recorded.

Abstract: A dual threshold voltage sense amplifier that is capable of separating the rise time threshold from the fall time threshold, creating a dual sensing threshold voltage. In one embodiment of the invention, the dual threshold voltage sense amplifier is capable of providing a lower threshold for the rise time and a higher threshold for the fall time, thereby reducing the fall time and improving the read speed in asynchronous static memory without substantially increasing the core cell dimension or the overall design size.