Abstract: A packaging system that maintains the free flowing characteristic of solid materials contained therein. The packaging system includes a container, a cover, a vapor permeable bag, a vapor impermeable liner and at least two desiccant snakes. The vapor permeable bag has an opening for receiving solid materials and is formed from cloth or continuous fibers of high-density polyethylene that are randomly distributed and non-directional. The vapor impermeable liner surrounds the vapor permeable bag and provides a moisture barrier. The desiccant snakes are disposed between the vapor permeable bag and the liner. Each snake includes two or more desiccant packages formed from a vapor permeable material through which moisture can freely pass. The desiccant packages contain clay, silica, or molecular sieves.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide affinity ligand coupled to solid supports and affinity purification of IgG antibodies. The invention is comprised of (1) the design, generation, and purification of polypeptide ligands, (2) coupling of a polypeptide affinity ligand to a solid support matrix, (3) purification of IgG (polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies), and (4) cleaning and reuse of polypeptide supported solid matrix.

Abstract: Provided therefore herein is a novel acidic fluoride activated cleaning chemistry. The present invention includes novel acidic fluoride activated, unique organic-solvent based microelectronic selective etchant/cleaner compositions with high metal nitride etch and broad excellent compatibility, including tungsten (W) and low-k. It does not use W-incompatible oxidizers, such as hydrogen peroxide or particle-generating corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: A curable organopolysiloxane composition containing dynamic covalent organopolysiloxanes which yields, upon cure, a silicone rubber having adaptive elastomeric and viscous characteristics is claimed. The silicone may be an elastomer or foam. A method of making the silicone rubber and a shaped article made of the cured adaptive viscoelastic silicone rubber composition are also claimed.

Abstract: A packaging system that maintains the free flowing characteristic of solid materials contained therein. The packaging system includes a container, a cover, a vapor permeable bag, a vapor impermeable liner and at least two desiccant snakes. The vapor permeable bag has an opening for receiving solid materials and is formed from cloth or continuous fibers of high-density polyethylene that are randomly distributed and non-directional. The vapor impermeable liner surrounds the vapor permeable bag and provides a moisture barrier. The desiccant snakes are disposed between the vapor permeable bag and the liner. Each snake includes two or more desiccant packages formed from a vapor permeable material through which moisture can freely pass. The desiccant packages contain clay, silica, or molecular sieves.

Abstract: A protective guard for a circular blade having a plurality of projecting edges along the circumference is provided. The protective guard includes an anchor link with a first member, a latching link detachably connectable to the anchor link, and a plurality of connected pivoted links extending between and connected to the anchor link and the latching link. The first member is adapted to engage one of the plurality of projecting edges of the circular blade, the plurality of connected pivoted links are adapted to cover the plurality of projecting edges along the circumference of the circular blade and the latching link is connected to the anchor link to secure the protective guard to the circular blade.

Abstract: An improved excipient comprising substantially homogeneous particles of a compressible, high functionality granular microcrystalline cellulose based excipient is provided. The improved excipient comprises microcrystalline cellulose and a binder, and optionally a disintegrant, and is formed by spraying a homogeneous slurry of the components. The excipient provides enhanced flowability/good flow properties, excellent/high compactibility, and increased API loading and blendability as compared to the individual components, and as compared to conventional excipients formed from the same materials. The improved excipient has strong intraparticle bonding bridges between the components, resulting in a unique structural morphology including significant open structures or hollow pores. The presence of these pores provides a surface roughness that is the ideal environment for improved blending with an API.

Abstract: The present invention is a new formulation and process for treating TiN semiconductor devices having a high aspect ratio structure formed thereon. The new composition is designed to be used in the chip making process between cleaning a wet etched memory device and its final rinse/drying process. It is intended to include the treatment in order to prevent collapse of the high aspect ratio TiN structure found on the semiconductor device.