Abstract: A thin-film transistor includes a gate electrode having a first gate electrode edge and a second gate electrode edge opposite the first gate electrode edge. The TFT also includes a drain electrode having a first drain electrode edge that overlaps the first gate electrode edge, and a second drain electrode edge that overlaps the second gate electrode edge. A method for fabricating a diode array for use in a display includes deposition of a conductive layer adjacent to a substrate, deposition of a doped semiconductor layer adjacent to the substrate, and deposition of an undoped semiconductor layer adjacent to the substrate. A display pixel unit provides reduced capacitative coupling between a pixel electrode and a source line. The unit includes a transistor, the pixel electrode, and the source line. The source line includes an extension that provides a source for the transistor. A patterned conductive portion is disposed adjacent to the source line.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a sulfate assimilation protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the sulfate assimilation protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the sulfate assimilation protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: A fiber textile semi-finished material is fed directly and reformed onto a carrier and reforming tool, where it is fixed with a binder. The carrier has a contour matching the negative or positive shape of the final required geometry of a preform that is to be fabricated. The reformed semi-finished article fixed with the binder is removed from the carrier to provide the preform. Several preforms of different cross-sectional shapes are joined together, compacted to form a dense component having nearly the required finished contour, impregnated with a matrix system including a curable adhesive resin, and then cured under an elevated temperature and/or pressure. The result is a finished fiber reinforced composite structural element such as an aircraft window frame. This method is carried out on an apparatus including the rotating carrier and reforming tool, which may have a cylindrical and/or annular surface for receiving and reforming the material.

Abstract: An insulating label stock including a thermal insulating layer, which may be fiberfill batt, is provided. The batt is laminated to at least one layer of film, paper or fabric. Also provided is a method of making the insulating label stock. The insulating label stock may be wrapped around a container, such as a can, bottle or pouch. Further, the insulating label stock may be coated with a coating material so that it is printable, thus imparting both insulating properties and print capability to a container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process which produces flat, distortion-free, zero-shrink, low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) bodies, composites, modules or packages from precursor green (unfired) laminates of three or more different dielectric tape chemistries that are configured in an uniquely or pseudo-symmetrical arrangement in the z-axis of the laminate.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a sulfate assimilation protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the sulfate assimilation protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the sulfate assimilation protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: A system and method of use of a storage capacitor to improve the appearance and addressing characteristics of an electronically driven display. The capacitor is formed by the overlap of portions of electrodes used to address different pixels, or by the overlap of an addressing line and a conductor. An insulator layer situated between the capacitor electrodes can be the same insulator layer present in an FET transistor used to address the pixel. Methods of use of capacitors to achieve improved display addressing are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention pertains to inkjet inks, in particular to smear resistant inkjet inks, and even more particularly to smear resistant pigmented aqueous inkjet inks comprising polyurethane dispersion binders and self-dispersing pigments.

Abstract: A process for producing low molecular weight, granular polytetrafluoroethylene or modified polytetrafluoroethylene by suspension polymerization of pressurized tetrafluoroethylene in an agitated reaction vessel. The polymerization is conducted in aqueous medium in the presence of a free radical initiator, and a telogen. The reaction vessel is agitated during polymerization sufficiently to coagulate the polytetrafluoroethylene or modified polytetrafluoroethylene. Low molecular weight granular polytetrafluoroethylene or modified polytetrafluoroethylene having a melt viscosity of less than about 1×106 Pa·S powder is isolated directly from the reaction vessel.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producting cables, in particular cables for the distribution of electrical energy or cables for telecommunications, more particularly, cables having at least one covering layer comprising a composition of high viscosity. More particularly, the present invention concerns cables having at least one covering layer comprising a polymeric composition comprising a mineral filler capable of imparting one or more specific properties to the aforesaid cables. In accordance with the present invention, said production process comprises the stages of: conveying at least one conducting element inside of an extruder; feeding the polymeric material, optionally premixed with other components of said composition, into said extruder, filtering the material transferred and plasticized by the screw of said extruder; depositing said material onto said at least one conducting element, the filtration operation being performed with a filtration efficiency greater than 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for detecting ALK tyrosine kinase activity and for the identification of compounds that modulate ALK activity, peptide substrates, reagents and compositions thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the preparation of sertraline hydrochloride, (1S-cis)-4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-naphtalenamine hydrochloride, in its crystalline form II.

Abstract: A method for interrogating objects to identified over a communication medium utilizes objects that include a counter. The objects provide predetermined responses indicative of object identification numbers. Interrogation signals operate to interrogate a signal digit from the objects. Incomplete identification numbers are recorded and retrieved whenever two or more predetermined responses are received from the objects. A signal is sent to the objects to cause the objects to selectively add a number to their respective counter. The number is determined by each object and is dependent upon one or more previous responses of the object to interrogation signals. A signal is sent to the objects to cause the objects to selectively subtract a number from their respective counter. The number is determined by each object and is dependent upon one or more previous responses of the object top the interrogation signals. Complete identification numbers are recorded as they determined.

Abstract: Optical fiber ribbon having an optical fiber with a radiation curable internal coating and a radiation curable colored coating disposed to surround the internal coating, and a radiation curable matrix material surrounding one or more of the optical fibers to form a ribbon, in which: the colored coating has a degree of adhesion to the inner coating which is higher than the degree of adhesion to the matrix material; and the optical fiber in the optical fiber ribbon shows, upon aging of the ribbon for at least two weeks in water at 60° C., an increase in the attenuation of the transmitted signal at 1550 nm of less than 0.05 db/km with respect to the attenuation of the assembled optical fiber measured before aging.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding scorpion toxins that are K-channel agonists. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the K-channel agonists, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the K-channel agonists in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: A first electro-optic display comprises first and second substrates, and an adhesive layer and a layer of electro-optic material disposed between the first and second substrates, the adhesive layer comprising a mixture of a polymeric adhesive material and a hydroxyl containing polymer having a number average molecular weight not greater than about 5000. A second electro-optic display is similar to the first but has an adhesive layer comprising a thermally-activated cross-linking agent to reduce void growth when the display is subjected to temperature changes.

Abstract: A new polypropylene terephthalate composition is provided. The polypropylene terephthalate is comprised of 1,3-propanediol and terephthalate. The 1,3-propanediol is produced by the bioconversion of a fermentatble carbon source, preferable glucose. The resulting polypropylene terephthalate is distinguished from petrochemically produced polymer on the basis of dual carbon-isotopic fingerprinting which indicates both the source and the age of the carbon.

Abstract: Front wheel drive mechanism for toy vehicles in which supports are attached to the vehicle, with a drive bar being positioned between them, at each end of which is mounted a respective sub-assembly including a clasp and a cross link, of which two legs are fitted into respective openings in the clasp mounted on the end of the bar and whose other two ends are fitted into respective openings in another respective clasp attached to each wheel of the vehicle. The system is completed by a respective L-shaped rotational element connected to the ends of the clasp of the wheel, and in which are fitted the ends of a steering bar that has a U-shaped part in the center into which the steering axle is fitted, with one end bent into an L and the other end fastened to the steering wheel of the vehicle, with the entire assembly being attached to the vehicle by the supports and with the wheels and hub caps being attached at the end.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a film forming binder of a. an acrylic polymer having pendant groups that are reactive with isocyanate moieties and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 10 to 80° C.; b. a polytrimethylene ether diol having a Mn (number average molecular weight) of 500 to 5,000; and c. an organic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; ?wherein the coating composition contains pigments and cures at ambient temperatures or elevated temperatures and forms a coating that is sandable and when used in combination with a top coat, for example, a colored base coat and clear coat or a pigmented mono-coat forms a chip resistant multi-layer coating useful for refinishing or repairing automotive and truck bodies and parts the coating composition can be used as an exterior clear coating composition primarily for automobiles, trucks and parts thereof.