Abstract: A helmet mounted tracking system for target designation includes an airplane azimuth sensor, a helmet mounted azimuth sensor, an airplane pitch sensor, a helmet mounted pitch sensor, and a processor. The airplane azimuth sensor determines an azimuth heading for an airplane. The helmet mounted azimuth sensor determines an azimuth heading for a helmet that is worn by a pilot. The airplane pitch sensor determines a pitch for the airplane. The helmet mounted pitch sensor determines a pitch for the helmet that is worn by the pilot. The processor is in operative communication with the airplane azimuth sensor, the helmet mounted azimuth sensor, the airplane pitch sensor, and the helmet mounted pitch sensor and the processor is processes instructions from each of the sensors to determine a target pitch and a target azimuth.

Abstract: A method of stripping an integrated circuit (IC) structure having a photoresist material and an organosilicate glass (OSG) material is described. The method comprises feeding a nitrous oxide (N2O) gas into a reactor, generating a plasma in the reactor and stripping the photoresist. The stripping process provides a high selectivity between the photoresist and the OSG material.

Abstract: A training aid that is attached to a hitting instrument such as a golf club. The training aid comprises and opaque and malleable material that is configured to be deformed upon impact with a ball. Additionally, the training aid comprises a deformable sheet that is attached to said opaque and malleable material. The back face of the deformable sheet includes a means for affixing the training aid to the hitting instrument.

Abstract: An airborne enhancement device comprises a harness adapted to secure to a body of a user. A collar is coupled to the harness. A wing is coupled to the collar by at least one structural member. The wing is adjustably deployable. The wing is configured to adjust between an extended position and a folded position. A pack is coupled to the collar and is configured to store the wing in the folded position.

Abstract: A new and useful ball range system for wagering is disclosed. The system incorporates targets having RFID readers therein, coupled with at least one server communicating with each target, and further having the potential to operate over more than one physical site. The wagering supported is characterized by player-funded winnings, of which pari-mutuel betting on ball-based games is one example. The system enables operators to offer many wagering games based on a games outcome in an efficient and exciting manner to a player using player-funded pools.

Abstract: A system for butt welding expansion joint rails with an electroslag welding system. The electroslag welding system for butt welding the expansion joint rails comprises a control system. The method for butt welding the two expansion joint rails with the electroslag welding system comprises defining a weld cavity with a first expansion joint rail, a second expansion joint rail, a plurality of gland shoes, and a pair of butt shoes. The electroslag welding system can also be adapted to weld a expansion joint rail to a support beam. The method for welding the expansion joint rail to the support beam comprising placing the expansion joint rail on a horizontal axis, placing the support beam on a vertical axis and clamping a modular component system to the expansion joint rail.

Abstract: A new and useful golf range target and system is disclosed. The new target incorporates an area having a top surface that will guide a golf ball which hits the surface to a golf ball receiver. The target receiver includes an RFID reader and a GPS receiver, which, upon the passing of a golf ball through the receiver, reads the golf ball ID using an RFID tag in the golf ball, then sends that data along with GPS data back to a server. The target is designed to be mobile, or moveable, by range personnel. The server then stores the data, and makes calculations such as the distance the golf ball traveled, the point value of the target hit (if any), and related fun information. This enables players to get real-time feedback using the targets, and allows ranges to encourage range play by keeping scores, awarding prizes, etc., based on target hits and other criteria.

Abstract: A method for generating an organic plug within a via is described. The via resides in an integrated circuit (IC) structure having a silicon containing dielectric material. The method for generating the organic plug includes applying an organic compound such as a bottom antireflective coating. The organic compound occupies the via. The method then proceeds to feed a nitrous oxide (N2O) gas into a reactor and generates a plasma in the reactor. A significant portion of the organic compound is removed leaving behind an organic plug to occupy the via. The organic plug is typically generated during dual damascene processing.

Abstract: The present invention includes an interactive keno game method that comprises receiving at least one player selected symbol from a player during a game session. The at least one player selected symbol is drawn from a set of game symbols. The method then proceeds to receive a condition from the player that identifies the player credits applied for each chargeable action. The condition describes the number of credits that are to be played during each chargeable action. Each chargeable action includes the picking of at least one game selected symbol from the set of game symbols. During a game session the chargeable actions are performed more than once. Additionally, if there is a match between the at least one game selected symbol and the at least one player selected symbol the game session is paused. Furthermore, a prize may be awarded to the player when the at least one player selected symbol matches the at least one game selected symbol.