Abstract: This invention relates to a FCC process using a mesoporous catalytic cracking catalyst. The mesoporous fluidized catalytic cracking catalyst is selective for minimizing the production of coke and light gas. The catalyst comprises at least one amorphous, porous matrix, each matrix having pores ranging in diameter from about 1 ? to about 10 ? and pores ranging in diameter from about 40 ? to about 500 ?, wherein in the pore range from 50 ? to 250 ?, there is a single maximum in differential pore volume distribution over the 50 ? to 250 ? range.

Abstract: A wafer dicing method includes the following steps. First, the wafer is adhered on an adhesive material. Next, the adhesive material is disposed on a frame. Then, the frame is clamped by a fixture, for fixing the wafer. Afterwards, a roller rotates against the adhesive material, for applying a force on several cutting lines of the wafer to separate the wafer into dice.

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for imaging an object, based on activating an array of discrete X-ray sources in a prescribed temporal pattern so as to illuminate the object with a beam varying in spatial orientation, and detecting X-rays of the beam after interaction with the object and generating a detector signal. An image of the object may then be constructed on the basis of the time variation of the detector signal. The discrete X-ray sources may be moved during the course of inspection, moreover, the prescribed temporal pattern may constitute a Hadamard code. The discrete sources may be carbon nanotube x-ray sources.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement; and a non-motorized lift assist mechanism coupled to the adjustable incline and configured to impart a force on the adjustable incline to assist a user in adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline.

Abstract: The invention relates to proton-conducting polymers, including tetrazole-containing polymers. Proton-conducting membranes useful for fuel cell applications are formed from mixtures of a polymer with one or more non-aqueous proton sources. In representative examples of the present invention, tetrazole groups are attached to a polymer backbone such as polyphosphazene, the tetrazole groups interacting with the proton source.

Abstract: An acoustic apparatus has permanent magnets 2 and 3, which have north poles and south poles magnetized alternately in a stripe-like fashion, at the front and back of a diaphragm 1, respectively; and has a conductor circuit 4 wired on the diaphragm 1 along the stripe-like poles of the permanent magnets 2 and 3. This offers an advantage of being able to prevent an echo. The diaphragm 1, permanent magnets 2 and 3, conductor circuit 4, spacer 5, and iron plates 6 and 7 are installed in a baffle 8.

Abstract: A chip module and a fabricating method thereof are provided. Firstly, a substrate is provided. Next, a chip is assembled on the substrate and electrically connected with the substrate. Afterward, a plurality of passive units is assembled on the substrate in the style of encircling the chip. Then, a first glue structure is filled between the passive units so that an encircled area is defined by the first glue structure and the passive units. Then, a second glue structure is filled in the encircled area so that the chip is covered by the second glue structure.

Abstract: Plagiarism of software source code is a serious problem in two distinct areas of endeavor—cheating by students at schools and intellectual property theft at corporations. A number of algorithms have been implemented to check source code files for plagiarism, each with their strengths and weaknesses. This invention consists of a combination of algorithms in a single software program to assist a human expert in finding plagiarized code.

Abstract: An image sensor die comprises a substrate and an image sensor array formed over the substrate. Micro lens are disposed on the image sensor array. A protection layer is formed on the micro lens to prevent the micro lens from particle containment.

Abstract: The present invention affords a threaded attachment position adapter used for aiding in the accurate location measurement of items such as holes and studs within or on components, frames, tooling, etc. The adapter is comprised of an elongate rigid rod, an elongate rigid sleeve, which the rod slides into and is held, and a target arm with a contrast or reflective target set thereon that is fixedly attached to the sleeve. The rigid sleeve and target arm fixedly attached thereto can be held at or moved to a desired location as the rigid rod is screwed into a threaded hole or onto a threaded stud whose location is desired. The target arm is fixedly attached to the sleeve. The contrast or reflective targets can be easily and efficiently located at a fixed and known distance from an item to measured and thus aid in determining the items accurate location.

Abstract: A torque setting lug nut wrench is provided. The torque setting lug nut wrench has a socket dimensioned to fit onto a lug nut of a motor vehicle wheel, a first section extending collinearly from the socket and a second section projecting from the first section. The second section, when grasped by a user, can apply a rotational force on a lug nut within the socket. A torque detection mechanism having a preset torque limit is included and provides a signal to the user applying the rotational force to the lug nut. In an embodiment of the present invention the torque detection mechanism has a single torque setting. In another embodiment, the torque detection mechanism has two torque settings.

Abstract: An packing apparatus for an automated manufacturing system of a secondary lithium battery is disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a cermet composition represented by the formula (PQ)(RS) comprising: a ceramic phase (PQ) and a binder phase (RS) wherein, P is a metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Mg, Ca, Y, Fe, Mn, Group IV, Group V, Group VI elements, and mixtures thereof, Q is oxide, R is a base metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni Co, Mn and mixtures thereof, S consists essentially of at least one element selected from Cr, Al and Si and at least one reactive wetting element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, Ta, Sc, Y, La, and Ce.

Abstract: A trim assembly for use in an interior of an automotive vehicle includes a substrate and a flexible insert. The substrate has a peripheral edge, an end wall and a side wall. The end wall protrudes from the peripheral edge of the substrate. The side wall extends from the peripheral edge. The side wall is generally orthogonal relative to the end wall and spaced apart from the peripheral edge to define a retaining portion. The flexible insert has a groove for receiving the end wall therein to retain the insert along a first axis relative to the substrate. The insert further has a finger that extends into the retaining portion to retain the insert along a second axis relative to the substrate, wherein the second axis is generally orthogonal to the first axis. The retaining portion also retains the finger along a third axis generally orthogonal to both the first and second axes.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for detecting a power system condition of a power system. The system includes at least a first and second intelligent electronic device (IED) operatively coupled to the power system at respective first and second power system locations. Each IED is configured to calculate a measured time value based on a frequency dependant parameter such as a secondary voltage signal at their respective locations, to compare the measured time value to a reference time value to form a time error, and to transmit the time error. The system further includes a third IED configured to compare respective time errors received from the first and second IEDs to form a time differential error, to map the time differential error back to their power system locations, and compare the time differential error to a predetermined threshold to determine the power system condition.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a device having a via structure includes the following steps. A seed metallic layer is formed on a substrate. A patterned metallic-trace layer is formed on the seed metallic layer. A positive-type photoresist layer is formed on the patterned metallic-trace layer and seed metallic layer. The photoresist layer is patterned for defining a through hole which exposes a part of the patterned metallic-trace layer, wherein the through hole has a high aspect ratio. A metallic material is electroplated in the through hole so as to form a metallic pillar. The photoresist layer is removed. A part of the seed metallic layer is etched, whereby traces of the patterned metallic-trace layer are electrically isolated from each other. A dielectric material layer is formed on the substrate for sealing the patterned metallic-trace layer and a part of the metallic pillar and exposing a top surface of the metallic pillar.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for electrolytically increasing the thickness of an electrically conductive pattern on a dielectric substrate, comprising the steps of immersing the substrate with the pattern present thereon in an electrolytic bath, electrically contacting in the electrolytic bath a negatively charged electrode with the pattern during immersion of the substrate, and effecting contacting movement in the electrolytic bath of the electrode and the pattern with respect to each other during immersion of the substrate. The invention furthermore provides a device for electrolytically increasing the thickness of an electrically conductive pattern on a dielectric substrate.

Abstract: A wafer fabricating method at least includes the steps of providing a wafer having an active surface with a plurality of pads, forming a plurality of bumps on the pad, and forming an organic protective layer on the bump and the active surface. Besides improving the quality of the wafer, the wafer structure according to the invention is oxidation-resistant, thus avoiding the cold-joint problem when soldered to the substrate.

Abstract: The invention consists of a unit 10 including a two-piece, snap together housing made of elements 40 and 50 which forms the orifice seat and the transitions which direct moisture away from the seat area and prevents the accumulation of moisture in the seat area. Left-Hand (LH) housing 50 contains a blind journal and right-hand (RH) housing portion 40 contains a through journal for support and location of the gate 60. Also integral to the RH housing portion 40 are bosses for attaching the snap action switches 80, which determine gate orientation and mounting a gear motor 90, and can generally be referenced as “gate position sensors”. Such switches could also be replaced with other gate position sensors such as know in the art such as hall effect switches, magnetic switches, optical devices, etc. The gear motor provides the driving torque to the gate 60 through a cam-coupling 70, which has four switch detents 71, oriented to an internal shaft indexing means.

Abstract: A method for determining a distance value d in a scene from an output of a four-tap 3D imager sensor is disclosed wherein said distance value d is determined based on the charge accumulated in a pixel of said imager sensor during a predetermined integration time Tintg. According to the invention said 5 predetermined integration time Tintg is subdivided into a number of partial integration intervals (T1, T2, T3, T4) and said distance value d is calculated based on the individual tap responses of the four taps at the end of each of said partial integration intervals (T1, T2, T3, T4).