Abstract: A conductor carrier provides, separately manufactured, conductive pathways, on a wafer level, which may be coupled to a wafer of fully fabricated integrated circuits. Such conductor carriers include an insulating body having two major surfaces with conductors disposed on each of those surfaces, and conductors disposed within the insulating body so as to provide signal continuity between various conductors on each of the two surfaces. An assembly can be formed by permanently or removably attaching the conductor carrier to the wafer. Conductor carriers may include an evacuation pathway suitable for removing air, or other gases, from between the conductor and the wafer so as to create a pressure differential that urges the conductor carrier into contact with the wafer. Conductor carriers may include a groove which is suitable for receiving a sealing ring; and may include a street map which is suitable for providing guidance to a wafer sawing operation.

Abstract: A gasketless, straight-through bore fluid flow pinch valve and flexible, removable tubing element for improved sanitary conditions in production facilities. The valve casing is joined by fittings that enable separation of the casing to remove and replace the flexible element, which includes all wetted surfaces. The fittings may be one or more hinges to permit partial separation of the valve casing, which permits the element to remain on-line while maintenance is performed on the valve. The flexible element is a silicone or PTFE-composite which is in an axially compressed state when locked into the valve by rigid, tolerance-fitted backup cups on the molded ends of the element, which increases the process life of the element.